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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Cruz criticizes World Anti-Doping Agency over handling of Chinese doping cases

In a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, Senator Ted Cruz criticized the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing to uphold anti-doping standards.

Comer and Greene investigate U.S. Agency for Global Media over alleged management failures

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene have initiated an investigation into security issues and management failures at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

Senator Cantwell opposes Olivia Trusty's FCC commissioner nomination

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has announced her opposition to the nomination of Olivia Trusty for the position of Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Subcommittee schedules hearing on codifying DOGE reforms

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), chaired by Marjorie Taylor Greene, has scheduled a hearing titled "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good."

Telecom industry backs Senate's $85 billion spectrum proposal

Leaders in the telecommunications industry and various policy institutions have shown strong support for the Senate Commerce Committee's spectrum provision.

Lawmakers seek update on Department of Defense's path toward achieving clean audit

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions and Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume are scrutinizing the Department of Defense's financial management practices as it works towards achieving a clean audit.

Senator Joni Ernst names PowerTech as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced PowerTech as her Small Business of the Week for Pottawattamie County.

Cruz-Trump deal praised for unlocking $85 billion via spectrum auctions

In a recent editorial, The Wall Street Journal commended Senator Ted Cruz and former President Donald Trump for their efforts in overcoming a legislative deadlock concerning spectrum auction authority.