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Blumenthal and Ramirez introduce bill restoring representation rights for VA employees
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez have introduced the Right to Representation for VA Workers Act.


Ernst highlights Trump-era deregulation efforts at Senate Small Business Committee hearing
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U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) addressed the committee today, focusing on recent efforts by the Trump administration to reduce regulatory costs for small businesses.


Senate Aging Committee examines restoring US leadership in essential drug manufacturing
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Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing titled “Made in America: Restoring Trust in Our Essential Medicines” to address challenges and opportunities in domestic drug manufacturing.


Senator Capito opposes effort to repeal Trump-era extension for oil and gas emission rules
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to voice her opposition to S.J. Res. 76.


Heinrich criticizes Republican-backed resolution targeting Wyoming land management plan
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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor criticizing Congressional Republicans for supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning a...


Senate committee leaders support DOE push for FERC action on large-load grid connections
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U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Committee, have expressed bipartisan support for a Department of Energy proposal that would require...


Senator Cantwell voices support for select Trump administration nominees during committee session
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered her opening statement during an executive session to consider several presidential nominees.


Durbin addresses rising security concerns for federal judiciary amid increased threats
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At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on judicial nominations, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the committee, addressed an increase in threats against federal judges.


Senate committee approves six nominees for commerce and transportation roles
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved six nominations for key positions in the Departments of Commerce and Transportation.


House subcommittee reviews bills supporting tribal sovereignty and land management
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened a legislative hearing to review four bills focused on tribal sovereignty and the federal government's trust responsibilities to tribal nations.


House Education and Workforce Committee to mark up three worker-focused bills
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The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to hold a markup session for three bills aimed at providing more flexibility and support for American workers.


Senate committee examines challenges in setting national policy for PFAS cleanup
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on policy issues related to the cleanup and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


VA redirects $77M from EV chargers to health care construction projects
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will not proceed with a $77 million initiative to install electric vehicle charging stations at its facilities.


Senate confirms Ho Nieh for Nuclear Regulatory Commission after Capito urges support
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor supporting Ho Nieh’s confirmation as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).


Chairman Steil addresses congressional stock trading reforms at House Administration Committee hearing
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Chairman Bryan Steil of the Committee on House Administration addressed concerns about congressional stock trading during a full committee hearing titled "Taking Stock of the STOCK Act" in Washington, D.C. Steil emphasized the importance of...


Senate passes resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month
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The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month.


Cantwell urges restoration of funds after NOAA ends support for West Coast tsunami alert system
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called for answers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) after the agency cancelled approximately...


House committee investigates Sixteen Thirty Fund over alleged campaign finance violations
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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has initiated an investigation into the Sixteen Thirty Fund following reports that the organization attempted to bypass campaign finance disclosure laws.


Chairman Comer supports bill aimed at repealing DC policing reform
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer expressed his support for H.R. 5107, known as the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC (CLEAN DC) Act.


House passes multiple homeland security bills addressing cyber defense, terrorism threats
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House Republicans on the Committee on Homeland Security have expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of several bills aimed at strengthening national security measures.