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By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
The House has passed H.R. 4624—the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act—to improve conditions for professional boxers. The bill introduces new safety standards, fairer pay structures, and expanded career opportunities within boxing.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
Leaders from both parties on House Armed Services Committee commended progress on new air safety reforms after last year's fatal crash near Washington D.C., highlighting steps taken through H.R. 7613—the ALERT Act—to address NTSB recommendations for safer skies.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 26, 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced key bipartisan bills including one targeting illicit xylazine use. The panel also moved forward on other legislative measures and two U.S. Marshal nominations.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
Senator Rick Scott has voiced strong support for new CMS proposals intended to boost U.S.-based production of vital medical supplies amid concerns about reliance on foreign sources like China. In a detailed letter addressed Mar. 26 to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, Scott outlined steps he believes are needed for greater security within America's healthcare system.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will review an updated ALERT Act on March 26 after last year's midair collision near Washington National Airport. Lawmakers aim for new measures addressing critical aviation safety issues identified by federal investigators.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
Chairman Richard Hudson led a House subcommittee hearing reviewing three decades since passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Lawmakers discussed how technological changes may require updates in federal policy.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 26, 2026
A House subcommittee led by Congressman Morgan Griffith held a hearing focused on policies addressing illicit drug threats including xylazine and fentanyl. Lawmakers discussed several bills aimed at reducing overdose deaths through regulation changes or increased access to non-opioid pain treatments.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 25, 2026
The House has passed H.R. 5103 aiming to improve safety in Washington, D.C., by strengthening law enforcement coordination through new legislation backed by Chairman James Comer and Representative John McGuire.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 25, 2026
Representative Scott DesJarlais led a hearing focusing on national security space activities within the Department of Defense on March 25. Key topics included reliance on satellite technologies in modern warfare and challenges posed by delays in receiving budget requests.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin called for urgent legislative action after a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for misleading users about platform safety. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on March 25, Durbin highlighted bipartisan support for reforms aimed at protecting children online.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 25, 2026
House appropriators held a field hearing focusing on oversight of U.S. funding at the United Nations. Lawmakers discussed legislative requirements aiming for greater accountability and alignment with American interests abroad.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Rick Scott has introduced new legislation aimed at helping seniors stay active in the workforce without losing Social Security benefits. The announcement came during a recent Senate Aging Committee hearing focused on older Americans' role in employment.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Chuck Grassley led a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on March 25 featuring four judicial nominees. The session focused on candidates' backgrounds relevant to key courts while highlighting the committee's national influence over legal matters.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin spoke out against Kara Westercamp's nomination at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on trade policy and judicial appointments. The committee discussed concerns over presidential authority regarding tariffs following recent Supreme Court decisions.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 25, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has sent two bipartisan bills focused on first responder networks and emergency alerts for consideration by all members of Congress. Lawmakers say these measures aim at improving communication systems during natural disasters.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy announced an investigation into compliance by chemical abortion drug makers with federal rules amid rising concerns over unregulated online sales. Senators are urging stronger FDA action to protect women's health as oversight requirements have been relaxed.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Rick Scott introduced new legislation aimed at removing penalties for working seniors during a recent Senate Aging Committee hearing focused on employment among older Americans. The proposal would eliminate reductions in Social Security benefits tied to earned income after retirement age.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 25, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for 40 days amid continued disagreements in Congress over border security and immigration enforcement policies. Multiple attempts by House lawmakers to pass full-year DHS funding have failed due to opposition from Senate Democrats. Over 100,000 employees remain unpaid while critical agencies await new appropriations.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 25, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin questioned Sheriff Clarence Birkhead about how mass deportations affect local policing during a recent Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing. Both officials voiced concerns over immigration policies impacting trust between police officers and immigrant communities.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 25, 2026
The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing focusing on threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party against U.S. small businesses. Lawmakers heard testimony about intellectual property theft methods such as cyberattacks and discussed potential policy responses.
