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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi have criticized the Trump Administration for its approach to climate policy.

House passes cybersecurity bills targeting foreign threats and supporting local government defenses

This week, Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino of the House Committee on Homeland Security discussed recent cybersecurity legislation during an interview with Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” The House of Representatives passed two key bills aimed at...

House committee investigates Chicago Teachers Union over missing financial audits

House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick W. Allen (R-GA) have addressed concerns to Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Stacy Davis Gates...

Grassley and Hassan reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting synthetic drug analogues

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act.

Senators question USDA’s plan requiring all SNAP recipients to reapply

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Ben Ray Luján, both serving in leadership roles on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and its Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research respectively, have...

Markey urges administration to plan tariff refunds for small businesses ahead of possible court ruling

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has renewed his call for the Trump administration to create a fair process for refunding tariffs, with a focus on supporting small businesses.

Cantwell seeks answers from BP after Olympic Pipeline leak disrupts SEA airport fuel supply

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has requested answers from BP North America following a leak in the Olympic Pipeline that has halted jet fuel deliveries to...

House oversight committee demands Clintons testify on Epstein-Maxwell probe

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has directed Bill and Hillary Clinton to appear for in-person depositions as part of its ongoing investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine...

Senate passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act expanding beverage choices in schools

The U.S. Senate has approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bill aimed at restoring access to whole and reduced-fat milk in school cafeterias while also expanding options for nutritious nondairy beverages.

House Appropriations members call for action against violence toward Nigerian Christians

Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, addressed the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa regarding violence against Christians in Nigeria.

Walberg highlights committee achievements during annual Member Day hearing

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered remarks at the Committee's Member Day hearing, emphasizing the importance of input from members who are not on the committee.

Comer seeks briefing from USPTO on reforms targeting third-party litigation funding

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has requested a staff-level briefing from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding reforms aimed at protecting American innovation.

Chairman Graves comments on House action ending government shutdown

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued a statement following the House’s approval of legislation to end the federal government shutdown.

House subcommittee advances multiple broadband permitting reform bills

Congressman Richard Hudson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a markup session in Washington, D.C., focusing on several broadband permitting bills.

House subcommittee considers 28 bills targeting faster broadband rollout

Congressman Richard Hudson, who chairs the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, addressed members at a markup session in Washington, D.C., focusing on 28 bills aimed at streamlining broadband permitting.

House subcommittee examines risks and benefits of AI chatbot technology

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, opened a hearing titled "Innovation with Integrity: Examining the Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots" in Washington, D.C. In his...

House Natural Resources Committee advances bipartisan reforms on energy permitting and public lands

The House Committee on Natural Resources conducted a full committee markup of eight bipartisan bills, including three aimed at reforming the permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects.

Grassley defends Trump-appointed judges’ qualifications during judiciary committee meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, held an executive business meeting on November 20, 2025.

Capito supports Fish and Wildlife Service’s new Endangered Species Act rule proposals

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has expressed support for four new proposed rules announced by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding the implementation of the Endangered...

House committee chairman backs bill to ease restrictions on LNG exports