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House Science Committee probes possible obstruction in agency civil rights offices
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The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee has initiated an investigation into reports of potential obstruction within the civil rights offices of several federal agencies.


Moolenaar raises concerns over Chinese involvement in Liberian rail project
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Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concerns about Ivanhoe Atlantic, a company with substantial Chinese state-linked ownership.


Sanders and HELP Democrats urge oversight hearing for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr
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Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), together with all Democratic members of the committee, has urged Chairman Bill Cassidy to hold an immediate oversight hearing with...


Senator questions FAA administrator's compliance with ethics agreement over airline stock
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has raised concerns regarding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford’s failure to comply with his ethics...


Sanders releases report warning against GOP plan replacing ACA tax credits
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As the Senate prepares for a vote on a Democratic proposal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, debate has intensified over competing health care legislation.


House Small Business Committee announces updated December hearing schedule
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The House Committee on Small Business has released its updated hearing schedule for December.


House Education and Workforce Committee to mark up bills on college access and transparency
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The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a markup session on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. to consider four bills aimed at improving transparency and access in higher education.


House subcommittee to review 18 bills aimed at protecting children online
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The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a markup session to consider 18 bills focused on the online safety of children and teenagers.


Chairman Walberg marks 50 years since passage of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Today, Tim Walberg, Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, addressed the House Floor to mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on economic contributions of older Americans
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On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to discuss the positive impact that older Americans have on the country's economy.


Durbin urges Senate action on bipartisan bill targeting online child sexual abuse
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Congress to pass the bipartisan STOP CSAM Act, a bill aimed at combating online child sexual abuse material.


Senators Durbin and Grassley propose bipartisan bills targeting online child exploitation
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U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have introduced a set of bipartisan bills aimed at addressing online child exploitation and updating federal laws to better protect...


Cassidy outlines GOP bill aiming to lower health care costs for families
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor outlining the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act.


Grassley and Durbin introduce bipartisan bills targeting rising online child exploitation
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have introduced a set of three bipartisan bills designed to address the rise in online child exploitation.


Senate Judiciary Committee examines legislative solutions for rising online child exploitation
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the rise of online threats against children, focusing on sextortion and violent online criminal groups.


Senator Markey urges swift action on expiring small business innovation research programs
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee has called for the immediate reauthorization of two key federal programs supporting small business innovation, the Small Business Innovation Research...


Ernst names Holstein Manufacturing as Small Business of the Week
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Holstein Manufacturing, a company based in Holstein, Iowa, has been named Small Business of the Week by Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst.


Senate leaders propose national plan against scams targeting older Americans
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced the National Strategy for Combating Scams Act in response to the increasing number of scams targeting older Americans.


Senator Risch thanks fall 2025 Senate Foreign Relations Committee interns for their service
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his appreciation for the committee's fall 2025 interns and their contributions during the term. “This fall, I was pleased to welcome interns to the Senate...


House advances bills supporting tribes and streamlining natural resources management
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The U.S. House of Representatives has moved forward with 14 pieces of legislation aimed at supporting tribal self-determination, improving access to historic and recreational sites, bolstering water forecasting and watershed development,...