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On July 17, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will conduct a hearing focused on empowering independent workers with access to portable workplace benefits such as health care and retirement.

Senate committee approves agriculture funding benefiting Maine

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of a bill that secures significant funding for projects in Maine.

Senate committee approves FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Senate committee approves FY 2026 appropriations bill with emphasis on security

The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, which focuses on physical and cyber security, technology infrastructure, and legislative work capacity.

Senate Aging Committee releases annual report highlighting senior fraud concerns

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand have released the committee’s annual fraud report for 2025.

Ernst highlights Edd the Florist as Small Business of the Week

Throughout the current Congress, Senator Joni Ernst aims to highlight a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.

Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination for FAA administrator

Ahead of the Senate vote on the confirmation of Bryan Bedford, President Trump's nominee for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell expressed her opposition.

Chairman Comer reacts as Dr. O’Connor pleads Fifth on Biden’s health

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding Dr. Kevin O’Connor's decision to plead the Fifth Amendment during his deposition.

Senator Cassidy addresses cybersecurity in healthcare during Senate HELP Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing on the future of health care and improving cybersecurity to protect Americans' health privacy.

Senator Cruz addresses flood tragedy at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

In a recent Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the severe flash flooding that impacted central Texas, expressing condolences to those affected.

Senate confirms William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of Small Business Administration

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) following a 49-45 vote.

Cantwell underscores importance of PBS and NPR during emergencies amid funding cut threats

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has emphasized the essential role that public broadcasters play in delivering emergency information during weather-related disasters.

Senate EPW Committee reviews EPA and NRC nominations; approves GSA resolutions

Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, held a business meeting to discuss key nominations and resolutions.

Cantwell questions Trump's NOAA nominee over proposed $2.2 billion budget cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, a leading member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned Dr. Neil Jacobs about his plans for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) amidst...

Senate Appropriations Committee hosts breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen recently hosted a hearing titled "A Future Without Type 1 Diabetes: Accelerating Breakthroughs and Creating Hope" in Washington, D.C. The event was part of the Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress,...

Senator Cantwell criticizes GOP plan threatening public broadcasting funds

In a recent Senate speech, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) criticized the Republican plan to cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Senate committee approves Susan Monarez as nominee for CDC director

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report President Trump's nomination of Susan Monarez as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chairman Boozman supports USDA disaster aid for farmers hit by severe weather

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has expressed his support following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding disaster assistance applications for farmers and...

Senator Cruz to lead DOT nominations hearing on July 16

By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is set to lead a nominations hearing for key positions within the Department of Transportation.