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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for supporting gender transition procedures for minors.

Ernst recognizes Bannor Toys as Iowa small business of the week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Bannor Toys of Boone County as her Small Business of the Week.

Senators introduce Equal Campus Access Act to address religious freedom on college campuses

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) have introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025.

Comer expands probe into claims of political bias in U.S. financial sector

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has announced an expansion of the committee’s investigation into what he describes as politically motivated discrimination within the U.S. financial system and the Biden Administration’s...

Senator Cassidy seeks answers over alleged coerced student abortions at Fairfax County school

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has called for an investigation into allegations that officials at Centreville High School in Fairfax County arranged and paid for abortions...

Cantwell calls for FCC chairman testimony amid concerns over press freedom

By Federal Newswire | Sep 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss recent concerns about press freedom following the firing of comedian Jimmy Kimmel by...

Cassidy introduces bill aimed at increasing state control over employment services

By Federal Newswire | Sep 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced the Pathways to Paychecks Act.

Trump considers emergency declaration amid US housing crisis

By Federal Newswire | Sep 22, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently revealed that President Trump is considering declaring a housing emergency to address the ongoing affordability crisis in the United States.

Comer applauds bipartisan effort behind RFK Stadium redevelopment plan

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) praised the D.C. Council for completing legislative steps to advance the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus in Washington, D.C. “The...

Senate Republicans urge EPA finalization of Clean Power Plan 2.0 repeal

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has led all Republican members of the committee in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Senate Aging Committee examines risks posed by reliance on foreign-made generic drugs

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to address concerns about the United States’ reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.

Commerce Committee advances Neil Jacobs’ nomination for NOAA Administrator

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has advanced the nomination of Neil Jacobs to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, a role that includes leading the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Senate committee reviews nominations focused on technology leadership and economic affairs

In a Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the importance of three nominees for federal roles impacting transportation safety, technology leadership, and economic affairs.

House passes four bills targeting public safety reforms in Washington D.C

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved four bills from the Oversight and Government Reform Committee that focus on public safety in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to address juvenile crime, strengthen law enforcement tools,...

Hearing reviews expanded school choice impacts and alternatives to four-year college degrees

A hearing held by the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs examined the effects of expanded school choice programs and alternatives to traditional four-year college degrees.

Comer calls tech CEOs to testify on forum user radicalization

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has invited the Chief Executive Officers of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify before the committee on October 8, 2025.

Comer backs D.C. policing bill aiming to ease pursuit restrictions

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has voiced support for H.R. 5143, known as the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act.

Mace opens hearing on role of artificial intelligence across U.S. economic sectors

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened a hearing titled “Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence” in Washington.

Burlison addresses school choice expansion at congressional hearing

At a hearing on September 17, 2025, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) addressed the state of American education and the potential impact of expanding school choice.

Senate committee reviews Army Corps' civil works program amid ongoing flood recovery