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Democrats urge GOP leader Thune against healthcare and food aid cuts
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar, Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley, have led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to reconsider proposed Republican cuts to health care...


Tim Scott addresses banking committee's role in One Big Beautiful Bill
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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has issued a statement regarding the ongoing reconciliation discussions related to the Senate Republicans' legislative proposal known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.


Senate committee to explore sports medicine's role in healthy aging
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On June 25, Senator Rick Scott, Chair of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, along with Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, will hold a hearing titled "Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults."


Trump endorses GENIUS Act; Tim Scott urges swift House action
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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott expressed approval following President Donald Trump's endorsement of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.


Comer seeks briefing over concerns about Biden Administration’s Medicare Part D changes
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has initiated an investigation into the Medicare Part D program.


Senator Cruz announces executive session for June with FAA nomination on agenda
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee Executive Session.


Attorneys general warn against 10-year ban on state AI law enforcement
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The Democratic Attorney General of Washington, Nick Brown, and the Republican Attorney General of Tennessee, Jonathan Skrmetti, have expressed concerns about a proposed 10-year moratorium on states' enforcement of laws regulating artificial...


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


Support Act reintroduced to address opioid crisis and mental health challenges
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Bernie Sanders, and several colleagues have reintroduced the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act.


U.S. Senate pushes for stricter review of foreign land buys near military sites
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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott is spearheading a legislative effort aimed at enhancing national security through improved scrutiny of foreign land acquisitions near sensitive U.S. military and intelligence sites.


Hearing set to examine role of National Guard State Partnership Program
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Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) has announced a hearing focused on the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP).


Senator Cantwell emphasizes rail investment needs at Senate subcommittee hearing
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, representing Washington and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, addressed the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety in a...


Grothman announces hearing on DEI mandates' impact
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Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman has announced a hearing titled “Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI.” The hearing will address concerns regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion...


Older Americans Act reintroduced to strengthen senior services
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Bernie Sanders, Rick Scott, Kirsten Gillibrand, and others have reintroduced the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act.


Senate committee reviews nominations for key labor department roles
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing on nominations for positions within the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity...


Senator Young leads hearing on U.S. rail network modernization
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U.S. Senator Todd Young, representing Indiana and serving as Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, led a hearing focused on modernizing America's rail network.


Sessions announces hearing to review USPS operations with key stakeholders
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Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions has announced a hearing to examine the operations of the United States Postal Service (USPS) from the perspective of key stakeholders.


USDA announces plan against New World screwworm with support from Senator Boozman
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has expressed his support for a new initiative announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.


Senate passes GENIUS Act establishing stablecoin regulations
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The United States Senate has passed the bipartisan Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.


Hearing set to discuss impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity
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Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace announced an upcoming hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” This session will address the state of quantum...