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Sen. Cruz: We Need To Think Carefully About Advancing Legislation to Dramatically Expand the FTC’s Power
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In his opening statement at today’s full committee hearing titled “Bringing Transparency and Accountability to Pharmacy Benefit Managers,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised concerns about new powers being given to the Federal Trade Commission in light of the abrupt resignation announcement by Commissioner Christine Wilson


Commerce Committee Announces Subcommittee Memberships
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, today announced Democratic and Republican subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress.


Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to Mark Up Waters of the United States (WOTUS) CRA Resolution of Disapproval, Energy Project Streamlining Bill, and Other Measures
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the full Committee will hold a markup at 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.


Graves, Perry Ask FEMA for Details on How $110 Billion in Disaster Funds were Spent in COVID Response
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) wrote to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell asking for an accounting of the more than $110 billion from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) that has been used in response to the COVID-19 emergency declarations.


After Capito, Graves Pledge to Formally Challenge Federal Highways Memo, FHWA Issues Substantially Revised Replacement
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, released the below joint statement after the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a substantially revised replacement of its December 2021 policy memorandum which attempted to enact a wish list of policies intentionally negotiated out of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.


Chairman Jim Jordan Delivers Opening Statement on the Biden Border Crisis: Part II
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News Release: YUMA, AZ - House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) delivers his opening statement during today's field hearing, "The Biden Border Crisis: Part II."


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News Release: FIRST ON FOX: The House Judiciary Committee is holding an in-person hearing at the southern border in Yuma, Arizona on Thursday -- and will hear of the massive migrant surge seen under the Biden administration and of the strain it has placed on authorities on hospitals in the area.


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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a subcommittee markup on nine pieces of legislation.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $30,262,000 for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Puerto Rico
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News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $30,262,000 to Puerto Rico from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Puerto Rico communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, ...


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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a subcommittee markup on nine pieces of legislation.


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News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $2.4 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), including over $28 million for American Samoa, Guam ...


McCaul, Menendez Statement on Mexican Congress’ Vote to Weaken Elections Oversight Agency
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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) released the following statement in reaction to Mexican lawmakers’ approval of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposal to cut funding and strip authorities from the National Electoral Institute (INE), the agency responsible for overseeing country’s elections.


Rodgers, Johnson Announce Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Markup on Seven Bills
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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a subcommittee markup on seven bills.


Rodgers, Smith: Biden Admin Doubles Down on Restricting Medicare Coverage for Seniors
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News Release: Washington, D.C. - Medicare coverage for novel drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease will continue to be restricted by the Biden administration’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency announced this week, despite numerous bipartisan requests to reconsider. Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) issued the following statement condemning the announcement...


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News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11,390,000 to Vermont from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Vermont communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater ...


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News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 24, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20,944,000 to Kansas from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $15.5+ Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Rhode Island
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News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $15,579,000 to Rhode Island from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Rhode Island communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $11 Million for Nevada for  Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $2.4 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), including over $11 million for Nevada. The funding will ...



ICYMI: Ukraine War Wouldn’t Take So Long if Biden Would Commit to Victory
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News Release: . One year into Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, it is important to remember why the United States and our allies are supporting Ukraine. If we had the opportunity to help Poland stop Adolf...