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Senate hearing discusses need for digital commodities regulation
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a hearing focused on the federal oversight of digital commodities.


House Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Interior & Environment Bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to discuss its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Senate passes bipartisan bill targeting illegal fishing practices
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Today, the United States Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act (S. 283).


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 interior appropriations bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


Senator Joni Ernst recognizes Groom Curriculum as Small Business of the Week
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa and serving as the Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Groom Curriculum in Palo Alto County as her Small Business of the Week.


House committee approves FY26 transportation bill focusing on safety improvements
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Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development met to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Cantwell criticizes SCORE Act's impact on smaller colleges
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Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Representative Michael Baumgartner (R-Wash.) have voiced strong opposition to the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act.


House subcommittee approves fiscal year 2026 energy bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 national security appropriations bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 Energy and Water Development Bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 transportation appropriations bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


Democratic senators express concern over proposed rail industry inspection changes
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, alongside several Democratic colleagues, has voiced concerns over a request by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) to reduce track safety inspections and loosen repair requirements for safety defects.


Senate Armed Services Committee advances defense authorization act for fiscal year 2026
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Today, the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a vote of 26-1.


Small business leaders urge relief from Trump's volatile tariff policies
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The ongoing volatility of tariff rates under the Trump administration continues to impact small businesses, as highlighted by several key figures and business owners.


Markey opposes Briggs' nomination as SBA Deputy Administrator
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“The Trump administration has failed to be open and transparent with Congress about their activities – despite promises from SBA Administrator Loeffler that she would be responsive to all members of the Committee.


Oversight Committee releases video of Dr. O'Connor's deposition
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has made public the video of Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s deposition.


Senate HELP Committee set to vote on CDC director nominee
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On July 9, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on the nomination of Susan Monarez for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Senate HELP Committee to hold hearing on empowering independent workers
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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
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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
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.