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Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and Representative Derek Kilmer have requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the ability of states to comply with the law regarding filling U.S. House of Representative member vacancies during emergencies. The study aims to ensure that states are equipped to conduct timely elections in case of mass casualties or other emergencies.Chairman Steil emphasized the importance of ensuring that states are prepared to fulfill their election obligations, stating, "Ensuring states are equipped...

Comer, Fry Probe Government Financial Data Sharing Agreements

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) are currently conducting oversight of data sharing agreements between the Department of Treasury (Treasury), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawmakers have sent letters to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, and IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, requesting documents and communications related to the government's information collection and data sharing activities.According to the...

Chair Rodgers Remarks on the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of her bill, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act. The bill aims to strengthen the energy and national security of the United States by prohibiting imports of enriched uranium produced by Russia.In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of American leadership in nuclear energy and technology for the country's economic and national security. She highlighted the urgent security threat posed by America's reliance on Russia's supply of...

Wenstrup & Malliotakis: Governor Cuomo’s Top Aid Denies Involvement in COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Cover-Up

Washington - Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, is facing scrutiny from the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic regarding her alleged involvement in the COVID-19 nursing home death cover-up. Subcommittee Chairman Brad Wenstrup and Representative Nicole Malliotakis are demanding answers from DeRosa after her attorney claimed that she was not involved in New York's deadly COVID-19 nursing home directive.In a letter to DeRosa, Wenstrup and Malliotakis highlighted the contradictions between her attorney's claims and the information...

Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Commend House Passage of Bill to End America’s Reliance on Russian Uranium

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) have praised the passage of H.R. 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Act. The bill, which aims to end America's reliance on Russian uranium, passed the House with a bipartisan voice vote.In a joint statement, Chair Rodgers and Chair Duncan emphasized the importance of reducing America's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel. They highlighted that currently, more than 20 percent of the fuel used by U.S....

Chair Rodgers Touts Landmark Lower Costs, More Transparency Act on House Floor

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) took to the House Floor to highlight the importance of H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the need to address the exorbitant costs and complexities of the healthcare system.Chair Rodgers began by acknowledging the struggles faced by real patients who have been burdened by the lack of transparency in the healthcare system. She shared stories of patients who were billed significantly higher amounts than initially quoted and...

House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Lower Health Care Costs and Increase Transparency

Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives has passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, led by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, seeks to empower patients and create incentives for lower prices in the health care market.Chair Smith emphasized the...

Barrasso Calls on Senate to Send Bipartisan Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports to President Biden

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is urging the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill that would ban the import of Russian uranium into the United States. The legislation, introduced by Barrasso and recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to end the country's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel."The United States must ban the sale of Russian uranium in America. Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s nuclear industry to fund his brutal invasion of Ukraine," said Senator Barrasso. "It is estimated that the U.S. spends roughly $1 billion per year on...

Schatz: New Executive Order Advances Self-Determination For Tribal Nations

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has praised President Biden's new Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations. The order aims to "better embrace our trust responsibilities and promote the next era of Tribal self-determination."In a statement, Senator Schatz highlighted the importance of federal policies that support the sovereignty and self-determination of Tribal nations. He emphasized that with the recent significant investments in Native-serving programs, it is crucial for the...

House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Lower Health Care Costs and Increase Transparency

The House of Representatives has passed a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, known as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, was led by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC).Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill in lowering health care costs and providing...

Comer Probes Southern Poverty Law Center’s Influence Over Federal Employees

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its influence over federal employees. The committee is concerned that the SPLC is weaponizing its designation of "hate group" to target conservative organizations, effectively discriminating against Americans for their First Amendment protected political views.In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Chairman Comer requested all communications between the Department of Education and the...

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Muddy Dog Market and Grill

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced her Small Business of the Week, and this time the honor goes to Muddy Dog Market and Grill of Appanoose County. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Ernst has made it her mission to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties during this Congress.In praising Muddy Dog Market and Grill, Senator Ernst highlighted the unique and diversified nature of the business, stating, "Unique and diversified small businesses like Muddy Dog Market and Grill embody what it means to be an entrepreneur in Iowa." She...

The Toy Association President and CEO Steve Pasierb is stepping down

By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2023

The Toy Association has announced that its President and CEO, Steve Pasierb, will be stepping down in the spring of next year after serving for eight years. The association has formed a transition committee to facilitate the process of hiring his successor.

Op-Ed from Capito, Miss America 2023: We Must Advance Nuclear Energy in the United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke, and American Conservation Coalition Action President Chris Barnard have joined forces to emphasize the importance of nuclear energy in the United States. In a joint op-ed published in Fox News, they argue that nuclear energy can be the key to powering the world if the right policies are implemented.The op-ed highlights the need to support the current nuclear fleet and next-generation nuclear technologies. The authors emphasize the importance of establishing regulatory pathways for...

Ways and Means Tax-Exempt Charity Legislation Will Combat Tax Breaks for Terrorism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of recent revelations about the connections between American tax-exempt charities and terrorism, the Ways and Means Committee has taken action to combat this issue. During a hearing in November, witness testimony exposed the alarming links between these charities and terrorist organizations. The Committee delved into the history of U.S. tax-exempt groups financing terror, including the Holy Land Foundation, which funneled $12.4 million from Americans to fund Hamas before being shut down by the U.S. government in the early 2000s. Shockingly,...

Shaheen Welcomes SBA Administrator Guzman to the Granite State for a Tour of Small Businesses

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBC), welcomed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman to Rochester and Exeter, New Hampshire. The purpose of their visit was to highlight the impact of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and to kick off the SBA's Season of Small Business tour.At MADCO3D in Rochester, Chair Shaheen and Administrator Guzman observed firsthand the positive effects of STEP, a program that supports American small businesses in competing...

Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Secretary Mayorkas for Information on Violent Criminal Aliens Allowed Entry by DHS

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued a subpoena to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding information and documents regarding violent criminal aliens who have been allowed entry into the United States. The subpoena comes as a response to the Biden Administration's open-borders policies, which have raised concerns about public safety and national security.Since May 2023, the Committee has made multiple requests for A-files, which contain records of criminal aliens charged with serious crimes such as theft,...

Barrasso, E&C Chair Rodgers Demand Answers from DOE Regarding Loan to Company with History of Predatory Sales Practices

In a recent development, Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cathy Rodgers, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have demanded answers from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding a loan granted to a company with a history of predatory sales practices. The lawmakers are seeking clarity on the decision-making process behind the loan and the measures taken to ensure the protection of consumers.The loan in question has raised concerns due to the company's troubling track record. Senator Barrasso expressed his reservations, stating, "It is...

American Nurses Association president named as one of the 100 most influential people in healthcare

By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2023. This ranking celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a significant impact on healthcare.