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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, was honored with the Senator Jennings Randolph Lifetime Achievement Award by the Washington, D.C. Coal Club on Wednesday evening.

Congressional leaders introduce resolution declaring December 8 as Jimmy Lai Day

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have introduced a resolution to honor Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist currently imprisoned in Hong Kong.

Chairman Crawford comments after intelligence committee briefing on Caribbean narco-terrorist strikes

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) released a statement following a briefing with Admiral Frank Bradley, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the...

House passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese influence in U.S. K–12 education

This week, the House of Representatives approved three bills aimed at preventing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from influencing American K–12 schools.

Arrington discusses GAO report findings and health care cost reforms on Fox News Radio

Chairman Jodey Arrington of the House Budget Committee appeared on Fox News Radio’s Guy Benson Show to discuss recent findings by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding fraud in the Obamacare COVID subsidy program and to address...

House passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese Communist Party funding in U.S. schools

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills aimed at preventing influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in American K–12 schools.

House passes three bills targeting foreign influence in K-12 education

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved three bills aimed at preventing foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from influencing K-12 education in the United States.

Schatz introduces bipartisan bill to expand federal grants for native arts programs

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz, Mazie K. Hirono, and Lisa Murkowski have introduced the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act in an effort to support Native arts and culture and expand access to federal funding for Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs).

Senate committee investigates effects of staffing cuts on veterans’ mental health services

At a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, lawmakers examined the ongoing mental health care staffing shortages within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Senators Shaheen and Risch comment on DRC-Rwanda peace accord signed in Washington

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Jim Risch, who serve as the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint statement regarding the recent signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity.

Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening healthcare cybersecurity

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mark Warner (D-VA) have reintroduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act.

Senator Heinrich urges protection of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge amid debate over oil drilling

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to advocate for protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

House committee hears testimony on accountability issues within organ procurement organizations

At a recent hearing of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, lawmakers examined troubling practices among tax-exempt organ procurement organizations (OPOs).

Heinrich calls for action on mining pollution cleanup in New Mexico watersheds

During a hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who serves as Ranking Member, delivered remarks advocating for the cleanup of mining pollution in...

AFSA says markets see high chance of another Fed rate cut

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced that financial markets anticipate the Federal Open Market Committee will issue another quarter-point rate cut in December.

Senate Commerce Committee considers nominees for NASA Administrator and Commerce Department

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz commended Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee for NASA Administrator, during a nominations hearing on Wednesday.

Senate HELP Committee advances two Trump administration nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has voted to advance two nominees from President Trump’s administration for key federal positions.

House Select Committee schedules hearing on China’s auto industry threat

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has scheduled a hearing titled "Trojan Horse: China's Auto Threat to America."

Senate Aging Committee examines community support for seniors during holidays

Senator Rick Scott, who serves as chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing titled “Aging in Place: The Impact of Community During the Holidays.” The session focused on how strong families, community networks,...

Moolenaar supports bipartisan bill encouraging whistleblowers against chip smuggling