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House Homeland Security Committee members discuss impact of anti-police sentiment
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Members of the House Committee on Homeland Security recently discussed concerns about rising anti-law enforcement sentiment and its connection to an increase in violent attacks against officers.


House subcommittee to hold hearing on learning and employment records
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The Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will conduct a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the role of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in supporting workers and increasing opportunities.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on technology’s role in fighting human trafficking
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The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation will hold a hearing to discuss the use of modern technology in combating human trafficking.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on organ network and patient access
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday, December 11, focusing on the future of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and ways to improve patient access...


House subcommittee considers new regulations to protect professional boxers
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Today, the Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing focused on improving conditions and opportunities for American boxers.


House subcommittee holds hearing on opportunities for American boxers
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The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), is scheduled to hold a hearing today at 10:15 a.m. The session, titled “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers,” will take place in room 2175...


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on strengthening Americans’ retirement savings
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on December 10 focused on ways to improve the retirement system for American workers and their families.


Subcommittee examines sea lion predation impacts on Pacific Northwest salmon recovery
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The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened an oversight hearing to address the impact of sea lion and seal predation on salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest.


Subcommittee discusses strategies for strengthening US mineral supply chains
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The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened a hearing to address the need for innovation and improved security in America’s mineral supply chains.


GAO finds widespread fraud costing billions in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans
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A new preliminary report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found significant waste, fraud, and abuse in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans.


House subcommittee reviews allegations of political bias in Truman Scholarship selection
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Today, the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss possible political bias in the Truman Scholarship Program.


House subcommittee reviews enforcement issues with student privacy laws
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Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) addressed concerns regarding student privacy and parental rights during a hearing titled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of...


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Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on securing the nation’s energy infrastructure against cyber and physical threats.


House subcommittees announce hearing on technology's impact on lowering healthcare costs
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The House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, led by Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), and the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, chaired by Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), have scheduled a hearing to...


Key Select Committee bills on China included in 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China released a statement following the inclusion of two major pieces of committee-backed legislation—the outbound investment restrictions and the BIOSECURE Act—in the 2026 National Defense...


VA streamlines gynecology appointment process for women veterans
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a change that allows women Veterans to schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without needing a referral from a primary care provider.


Cantwell criticizes move to replace NTSB vice chair amid ongoing legal dispute
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, criticized Senate Republicans before a scheduled vote to confirm John DeLeeuw as Vice Chair of the National Transportation Safety...


Chairman Nehls addresses advanced air mobility industry progress at congressional hearing
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Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry.” Nehls began by welcoming Ranking Member Andre Carson to his new role on the...


House subcommittees to hold hearings on Truman Scholarship bias and student privacy
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The House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program" at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday,...


House subcommittee examines class action lawsuits affecting worker retirement plans
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The Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee convened a hearing titled “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement” to address concerns about the impact of class action lawsuits on retirement savings.