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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has released an updated version of the budget reconciliation bill's text.

Senate HELP Committee to vote on multiple education and labor nominations

On June 26, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to vote on several key nominations for positions within the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Grothman leads hearing scrutinizing diversity and inclusion policies

Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) led a hearing today titled "Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI."

Hearing examines role of National Guard State Partnership Program in U.S. security

Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) addressed the significance of the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) during a hearing titled "The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening...

House approves FY26 bill focused on veteran support

The House of Representatives has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2026.

U.S. urged to update tech amid rising global competition in quantum computing

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks” to discuss the United States' need to update its technology and cybersecurity...

Lawmakers call for strategic changes in US Postal Service operations

The Subcommittee on Government Operations recently conducted a hearing titled "The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders," focusing on the challenges and future strategies for the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Senator Cassidy discusses CDC director nominee Susan Monarez at confirmation hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing on Susan Monarez's nomination as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Cruz's budget bill faces backlash over AI law restrictions tied to BEAD funding

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has expressed strong criticism against new reconciliation bill language introduced by Chair Cruz.

Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination as FAA administrator over safety concerns

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has announced her opposition to Bryan Bedford's nomination as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Collins questions Navy leaders on destroyer contract and dry dock expansion

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Navy officials about key defense projects.

Congress urged to codify cost-saving measures by Department of Government Efficiency

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency convened a hearing titled "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good" to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts in reducing wasteful spending.

Lawmakers investigate use of federal grants by activist group linked to LA protests

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, along with Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock and Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Chairman Andy Biggs, have initiated an...

Senator Cantwell highlights risk of losing public broadcasting's role in emergencies

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has released a report emphasizing the importance of public broadcasters in emergency situations, especially in rural areas where they may be the only source of information.

House Committee approves FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act with a vote of 36 to 27.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Congress to codify DOGE reforms

Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) addressed a hearing focused on the efforts to codify reforms by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Congress discusses implications of quantum computing on U.S. cybersecurity

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) addressed the importance of quantum computing in a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” The focus...

House resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer addressed the House of Representatives to express his support for House Resolution 519.

James Comer comments on Robert Garcia's new role in oversight committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding the selection of Congressman Robert Garcia as the new Democratic Ranking Member of the Committee.

Sessions discusses USPS future in stakeholder hearing