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House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Representative August Pfluger have expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 884.

Cruz praises NTIA guidance revising Biden-era broadband policies

Last week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released new guidance for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

Cruz reintroduces TERMS Act targeting Big Tech's use of service agreements

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has reintroduced the Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services (TERMS) Act.

Hearing addresses privacy concerns amid 23andMe's bankruptcy sale

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has raised concerns over the potential risks to national security and data privacy following the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc. The company, known for its...

Ernst discusses INNOVATE Act with Iowa City small businesses

As part of her River to River tour across Iowa, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) visited small businesses in Iowa City.

Senate leaders call for audits after DCA airspace collision

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, along with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, and Ranking Member Gary Peters, have formally requested audits following a midair...

Lawmakers propose bill to aid small business compliance with Corporate Transparency Act

Today, new legislation aimed at aiding small businesses in complying with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was introduced by Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).

House subcommittee approves FY26 Homeland Security bill with increased funding

Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill, which was subsequently approved by the Subcommittee.

Cantwell and Cruz call for audits after fatal DCA airspace collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz have called for safety audits following a mid-air collision near National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025.

House committee unveils FY26 defense bill focusing on modernization

The House Appropriations Committee has unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Bill, which is set for subcommittee consideration on June 10.

House committee releases FY26 Homeland Security Bill with focus on safety

By Federal Newswire | Jun 8, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Bill.

House Majority Leader on CBO projections: ‘They've always been wrong, and they've always ignored what tax cuts will do’

Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader for the U.S. House of Representatives, said that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has repeatedly failed to reflect the growth from tax cuts and is again misjudging the impact.

Senate Banking Committee outlines provisions in new Republican bill

Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has unveiled the Senate Banking Committee's contributions to the Senate Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill.

Senator Cantwell criticizes BEAD broadband program reforms

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has expressed criticism over the recent changes announced by Commerce Secretary Lutnick regarding the BEAD broadband program.

Cantwell raises concerns over GOP's spectrum auction plan

Senator Maria Cantwell has expressed concerns over a new spectrum auction proposal by Senate Republicans, citing potential risks to aviation safety and national security.

House Committee discusses federal government's adoption of artificial intelligence

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently convened to discuss the federal government's role in adopting artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump commends Cruz's role in major spectrum deal

Today, President Trump expressed his approval of a spectrum deal negotiated by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Oversight committee to hold hearing with sanctuary state governors

By Federal Newswire | Jun 5, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a hearing titled “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors.” Scheduled for June 12, the event will feature testimonies from the governors of Illinois, Minnesota,...

Senate committee considers nominees for key roles at Department of Veterans Affairs

By Federal Newswire | Jun 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a hearing to consider two nominations for positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).