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Senate committee introduces ROTOR Act to improve aviation safety after fatal collision
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has introduced the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, a legislative effort aimed at improving aviation safety following the January 29 midair collision...


Senate committee hears industry views on reauthorizing U.S. Grain Standards Act
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act, which is set to expire at the end of September.


Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill aimed at increasing transparency in college outcomes
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have reintroduced the College Transparency Act (CTA).


Senator Capito supports David Wright's return to Nuclear Regulatory Commission leadership
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor supporting David Wright’s confirmation as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on elder abuse and reauthorization of OAA
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The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 30, titled “Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse and Neglect.” The session will be led by Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on elder abuse prevention
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On July 30, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to address elder abuse and neglect.


Senate Agriculture Committee advances USDA under secretary nominees
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the nominations of Michael Boren for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, and Richard Fordyce for Under Secretary of Agriculture for...


House Judiciary Committee releases report on FBI's surveillance of Catholic Americans
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Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled "Report: How the Biden-Wray FBI Manufactured a False Narrative of Catholic Americans as Violent Extremists."


Chairman Jordan subpoenas prosecutor Thomas Windom after unanswered queries
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Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a subpoena to Thomas Windom for a deposition.


House Republicans issue subpoena to ActBlue CEO amid investigation
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, along with House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, has issued a subpoena to Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO of ActBlue.


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Today, the House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan released a transcript from a transcribed interview with former Special Counsel David Weiss.


Subcommittee reviews bid protest reform amid concerns over process abuse
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Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) addressed concerns regarding the bid protest process during a hearing titled "Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem."


Burlison opens hearing on advancing America's nuclear energy future
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Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) opened a hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future" in Washington.


Congressional hearing addresses reforms needed in bid protest process
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The Subcommittee on Government Operations recently held a hearing titled "Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem" to discuss the current bid protest process and explore proposals for reform.


Senator Todd Young leads hearing on trucking and commercial bus industry issues
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Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, led a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. The session was titled “Shifting Gears: Issues Impacting...


Markey emphasizes tariff relief amid new legislation aiding small businesses
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In recent legislative developments, Ranking Member Markey has emphasized the need for tariff relief for small businesses.


House Judiciary Committee alleges misuse of taxpayer dollars by Biden-Harris administration
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Today, the House Judiciary Committee unveiled a memo entitled "The Biden-Harris Administration's Funding of Anti-Netanyahu Non-Governmental Organizations."


Senate HELP Committee set to vote on President Trump's labor and health nominees
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On Thursday, July 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to vote on several nominations for key positions within various departments.


Oversight Committee releases video of Annie Tomasini’s deposition
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released a video of Annie Tomasini's deposition.


Higgins announces oversight hearing on unaccompanied migrant children crisis
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Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) has announced a hearing titled “Catch and Release, Lose and Forget: Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied Alien Children – Part I.” The hearing aims to review findings from a...