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By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The White House has announced that the American Rescue Plan Act's investments in home and community-based services (HCBS) have surpassed $37 billion. This funding has proven to be successful in providing home care for tens of thousands of Americans, reducing waitlists, increasing care options, and raising wages for direct care workers. However, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, warns that these gains may be lost if the temporary investments are not made permanent.Senator Casey emphasizes the importance of taking action...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal, members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, have introduced the VA Medical Center Security Report Act. This legislation aims to address security challenges at VA Medical Centers and other sites under the jurisdiction of VA Police.Sen. Moran expressed his concern for the safety and security of veterans seeking care at VA facilities, stating, "I have heard from VA providers in Kansas about the security challenges they are facing that could jeopardize the safety and security of veterans seeking care...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON - The Committee on House Administration recently held a full committee hearing titled, "Looking Ahead Series: Oversight of the Smithsonian Institution." This marked the first wide-ranging oversight hearing of the Smithsonian in three years. The hearing provided a platform for members of Congress to address their concerns and gather insights from Secretary of the Smithsonian, Lonnie G. Bunch III.One of the key takeaways from the hearing was the importance of the Smithsonian rejecting foreign influence. Chairman Bryan Steil raised concerns about the National...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, opened the Subcommittee’s oversight hearing on the success of the SSG Fox Grant Program in eliminating veteran suicide. In her remarks, she highlighted the urgency of addressing the issue, stating, “It is a sad reality that roughly 17 veterans, on average, are losing their lives to suicide every single day. One death alone from suicide is one too many.”Miller-Meeks emphasized the ripple effect of each veteran suicide, affecting not only the individual but also...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed concern over the impact of rising prices on families during the holiday season. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed a 17.4 percent increase since President Biden assumed office. Chairman Smith highlighted that this inflation crisis is making it difficult for parents to afford holiday meals and presents for their children. He criticized the lack of action from Democrats in addressing the high cost of living, stating that working families are aware of the truth and are forced to leave items...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Dec 12, 2023U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the urgent need for Congress to pass a national security supplemental funding package and full-year appropriations bills. Speaking at a Senate Democratic leadership press conference, Senator Murray called on her colleagues to prioritize aid to Ukraine and other critical national security priorities.Senator Murray urged Senators to make a choice between delivering on national security priorities or going home for the holidays and potentially abandoning allies. She...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Washington, D.C. - Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has issued a statement following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Senator Murray and her colleagues in the Senate discussed the importance of providing aid to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia."There's no doubt that delaying aid to Ukraine is a gift to Putin and his army as they continue to wage a brutal invasion of Ukraine," said Senator Murray. "Failing to renew aid altogether may well allow Putin to win the war and extinguish a sovereign democracy and...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations conducted an oversight hearing on mineral supply chains and the implications for the next space race. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) emphasized the importance of the hearing, stating, "Today’s subcommittee hearing on mining in space is more important than some may realize. Our competitors, including China, are far ahead of us. Mining in space is coming and the United States better be prepared."Minerals such as copper, lithium, and cobalt play a vital role in our modern way of life. They are used in various...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) are celebrating the passage of H.R.4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization (SUPPORT) Act of 2023. The bill, led by Subcommittee Chair Guthrie and Rep. Anne Kuster (D-NH), passed the House with an overwhelming majority vote of 386 to 37.Chair Rodgers expressed her gratitude to Subcommittee Chair Guthrie for his leadership on this important bipartisan legislation. She highlighted the bill's aim to offer hope to those battling...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, recently returned from the annual United Nations climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Alongside a Senate delegation, Carper highlighted the significant climate progress that the United States has made in recent years.During the conference, Carper emphasized the actions taken by the United States to combat climate change. He mentioned the passage of key legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul expressed his support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) decision to impose sanctions on Chinese entities involved in providing weapons and technology to Russia. These sanctions come in response to the escalating cooperation between the Putin regime and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).Chairman McCaul emphasized the significance of this action, stating that it demonstrates that the redline set by President Biden regarding lethal support to Russia has been...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her enthusiasm for the passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act during a press conference hosted by House Republican Leadership. The act aims to drive down the price of healthcare for patients through increased price transparency.In her remarks, Chair Rodgers highlighted the significance of price transparency, stating that it is something that 95 percent of Americans support. She emphasized that the act empowers patients and employers to make informed decisions...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened today for an oversight hearing on the Biden administration's recent efforts to eliminate the Lower Snake River dams. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) expressed his concerns about the administration's actions, stating, "Today's Congressional hearing called out the Biden Administration for engaging in secret discussions to breach the four lower Snake River dams, to impose upon the people of the northwest billions in costs to replace thousands of megawatts of clean reliable power generated by these dams, and,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Education and the Workforce Committee has made significant progress in advancing two bills aimed at bridging the gap between education and workforce needs. The bills in question are the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) and the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655). These bills are designed to help students gain the skills necessary for employment and ensure that workers have the opportunity to succeed in the evolving job market.Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who is leading the Education and the Workforce Committee, expressed her satisfaction with...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The recent release of over 1,100 pages of evidence by the Ways and Means Committee, coupled with the indictment of Hunter Biden for felony tax crimes, has brought to light the credibility of the two Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers. These whistleblowers were instrumental in exposing Hunter Biden's alleged criminal activities and the Department of Justice's efforts to protect him and his father, President Joe Biden.The Ways and Means Committee recently heard additional testimony from the whistleblowers, which revealed a clear connection...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Representatives Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Hillary Scholten (D-MI), have written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance the integration of small businesses into the defense industrial base. The committee members expressed concern over the decline in small business participation in government contracting and emphasized the crucial role that small businesses play in promoting...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." The hearing is scheduled to take place at 10:15 a.m. and aims to shed light on the Biden administration's radical union agenda.Chairman Good expressed his concerns about this agenda, stating, "The Biden administration’s radical union agenda is a threat to our most fundamental freedoms, including the right to work." He argued that by...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued subpoenas to Vanguard and Arjuna Capital as part of the committee's investigation into the sufficiency of current antitrust laws in addressing collusive agreements to promote and adopt left-wing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.The Committee had previously requested documents and communications from Vanguard on July 6, 2023, regarding how the company advances ESG policies, among other key information. While Vanguard has been providing some material on a rolling basis, their...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member, has raised concerns about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's (CPB) affirmative action mandate for radio and television stations. In a letter addressed to CPB President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison, Sen. Cruz argues that the mandate, which requires stations to engage in affirmative action to qualify for grant funding, may violate civil rights laws.The letter highlights how CPB board members recently voted to modify the existing affirmative action mandates for publicly-funded media outlets, such...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Chairman Smith of the Energy & Commerce Committee delivered a speech on the House floor today, urging his colleagues to support the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. The bill, according to Smith, "empowers patients and will lower health care costs for millions of Americans."Smith emphasized the bipartisan nature of the bill, thanking his colleagues on the Energy & Commerce and Education & the Workforce Committees for their collaboration. He acknowledged the struggles that American families face in affording the cost of their health care, stating that the current system...
