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House subcommittee reviews multiple bills aimed at improving online safety for children
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At a hearing held in Washington, D.C., Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, addressed legislative efforts aimed at protecting children and teenagers online.


House subcommittee examines threats facing U.S. electric grid
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Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on how the electric industry is responding to cyber and physical threats against the nation’s power grid.


House Small Business Committee announces two December hearings
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The House Committee on Small Business has released its schedule for hearings to be held in December.


Transportation and Infrastructure Committee schedules markup for updated roster approval
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The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a markup session to approve an updated committee roster.


House subcommittee holds hearing on bills aimed at child online safety
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Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a legislative hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on protecting children and teens online.


House Judiciary leaders seek FBI data on cartel activity in tribal areas
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Representative Harriet Hageman have sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, seeking information about the impact of current border policies on crime and cartel...


House Small Business Committee schedules hearing on crime impact for small businesses
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The House Committee on Small Business is set to hold a hearing titled “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses” on Tuesday, December 2, at 10:00 AM ET.


House Budget Committee schedules Member Day Hearing for December 3
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The House Committee on the Budget has announced it will hold a "Member Day Hearing" on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:15 AM.


House subcommittee to examine class action lawsuits affecting workers' retirement
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The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The session is titled “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement.” Representative Rick Allen (R-GA) chairs the...


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on online safety and electric grid security
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is scheduled to hold two subcommittee hearings and a full committee markup this week in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will convene...


Homeland Security Committee examines impact of hostile rhetoric on law enforcement safety
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A hearing was held by the House Committee on Homeland Security to discuss how hostile rhetoric against law enforcement is contributing to increased threats and attacks on officers.


House Administration leaders seek answers from Maryland officials over noncitizen voting report
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Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and Subcommittee on Elections Chair Laurel Lee have sent a letter to the Maryland State Board of Elections following reports that a noncitizen was able to register to vote in Maryland.


Cassidy hosts event celebrating IDEA’s 50th anniversary and highlights legislative efforts
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Earlier this week, Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, hosted an event in Washington to mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


House committee leaders back four bills seeking changes in Clean Air Act regulations
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Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has expressed support for four new bills introduced in the House of Representatives aimed at reforming aspects of the Clean Air Act (CAA).


Central Valley Project operations updated to boost water supply under new federal decision
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Yesterday, the Bureau of Reclamation finalized a Record of Decision that updates the long-term operations for California’s Central Valley Project.


House Energy and Commerce Committee announces Member Day hearing for December 12
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Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Ranking Member of the Committee, have announced that a Member Day hearing will be held to give all Members of the House of...


Homeland Security leaders question Apple, Google over tracking apps used against law enforcement
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House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) have sent letters to Apple and Google about mobile applications that allow...


Arrington calls for reforms as House Budget Committee spotlights economic gains
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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington appeared on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus to discuss recent economic trends and the need for health care cost reform.


Border encounters hit record low at start of fiscal year under new administration
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In October, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded 7,989 apprehensions at the Southwest border, a significant decrease compared to previous years.


Senators Risch and Shaheen comment on DRC-Rwanda peace agreement
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint statement on the recent signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity...