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Senator Cruz introduces legislative framework focused on U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, presented a new legislative framework and the SANDBOX Act at a hearing titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan.”


Comer opens hearing on new legislation addressing crime concerns in Washington D.C
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) opened a markup session today to discuss legislation aimed at improving safety and aesthetics in Washington, D.C. The proposed measures seek to give District law...


Senate Commerce schedules hearing for NTSB, OSTP, and Commerce Department nominees
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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing for several federal positions on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.


Senate subcommittee discusses advancing US leadership in artificial intelligence
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At a Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) addressed the importance of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and infrastructure in the United States.


Appeals court rules Trump-era “Liberation Day” tariffs illegal; Markey urges immediate relief
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A federal appeals court has ruled that tariffs known as “Liberation Day” tariffs, implemented by the Trump administration, are illegal.


Cassidy cites record low student achievement in new NAEP report
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed concern following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.


Thompson and Boozman respond to MAHA Commission's recommendations for agriculture policy
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman issued a joint statement in response to the MAHA Commission's report.


Hearing addresses calls for transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena
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Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) opened a hearing focused on government transparency regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) and whistleblower protection.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on CDC transparency and children’s health
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing next week focused on increasing transparency at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to an announcement from committee chair Senator...


Boozman, Thompson respond to MAHA Commission report on agriculture policy
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson released a joint statement in response to the MAHA Commission’s recent report. “We appreciate...


Ernst urges reform of SBIR program to counter Chinese influence
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U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) addressed the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) regarding proposed reforms to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small...


Subcommittee examines childhood obesity trends amid calls for policy change
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At a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) addressed concerns about the declining health of American children.


House Appropriations Committee passes FY26 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill
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The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Hearing examines government transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena
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The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets convened a hearing titled “Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection” to discuss government disclosure regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).


Cassidy calls for reform after major BLS jobs number revision
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, responded to a recent report revealing that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) overestimated job growth by 911,000 jobs from March 2024...


Ernst recognizes Parkersburg Pharmacy as Small Business of the Week
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For more than a decade, Parkersburg Pharmacy has served the Butler County community by providing patient care and health services.


Senate committees launch probe into deadly Palisades Fire in California
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson have announced a congressional investigation into the Palisades...


Pentagon supports INNOVATE Act reforms targeting foreign risks in small business innovation
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A section of the INNOVATE Act, proposed by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, has received backing from the Pentagon.


House Oversight schedules markup on bills addressing crime policy in Washington D.C
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, chaired by James Comer (R-Ky.), has scheduled a full committee markup for Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00 am ET to consider a range of bills aimed at addressing crime in Washington, D.C....


House passes bill to reauthorize U.S. Grain Standards Act through FY2023
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The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 4550, a bill that reauthorizes the U.S. Grain Standards Act through fiscal year 2023.