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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Durbin meets Chicago faith leaders amid concerns over Operation Midway Blitz

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met with members of Priests for Justice for Immigrants and the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership from the Chicago area to discuss...

Senator Capito receives lifetime achievement award from D.C. Coal Club

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