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By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the vetting process for Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi. Recent media reports suggest Tawhedi, who was arrested in connection with a plot to carry out a violent attack on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day, was not vetted for a special immigrant visa as previously claimed by the Biden-Harris Justice Department.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Today, a new video series titled "Appropriations 101" was highlighted, featuring Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID). The initiative aims to provide insights into the appropriations process by bringing together key members of the committee. The first episode features Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), where both discuss the development and passage of 12 bills each fiscal year.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2024
This week, two prominent House Republicans addressed a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough. The correspondence, from Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), concerns a reported $12 billion healthcare budget shortfall within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2024
U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, addressed the Senate floor today ahead of the consideration of a continuing resolution. She called on her colleagues to engage in serious bipartisan and bicameral negotiations to pass full-year funding bills before year-end.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, seeking information about DHS's non-compliance with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's requests for federal citizenship information. This information is needed to verify the citizenship status of registered voters in Ohio.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024, several U.S. Representatives called for the Biden-Harris Administration to release an unclassified version of its Ukraine strategy. The demand was made by Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the Rules Committee today regarding H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. He emphasized the necessity of keeping the government operational to serve the American people.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 21, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has initiated an inquiry into allegations that Iran hacked President Trump's campaign to support the Biden-Harris campaigns. In a letter sent to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Jordan requested an unclassified briefing on the matter.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released prepared remarks addressing the Navy's persistent delays and cost overruns in its shipbuilding program.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House floor today, advocating for H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The House of Representatives has passed the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $3 billion in mandatory funding to address a shortfall in veteran benefits. The measure was approved by voice vote.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new measures to enforce U.S. laws and protect Americans by addressing the significant increase in the abuse of the de minimis exemption, particularly focusing on China-founded e-commerce platforms and shipments that violate U.S. laws.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) has issued a statement on the House of Representatives' passage of the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. Newhouse introduced the bill earlier this month.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at the Senate Democrats’ weekly leadership press conference to criticize the House Republican Continuing Resolution (CR). Murray described the CR as "dangerous and damaging to American interests."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to European Union (EU) Commissioner for Internal Markets Thierry Breton, reiterating concerns about the EU's potential attempts to censor or suppress lawful speech in the United States. The letter also addresses threats of reprisal toward Elon Musk and X Corp., an American company.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
On September 11, 2024, the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee and the House Agriculture Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Subcommittee held a joint oversight hearing addressing severe food distribution shortages in Tribal and elderly communities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 8, 2024
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-WA) have issued a statement regarding the House Republicans' recent funding proposal and the looming possibility of a government shutdown.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
House Appropriations Committee Member Mike Garcia (R-CA), along with House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Judge Carter (R-TX), Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao (R-CA), and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), have introduced the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. The bill aims to ensure uninterrupted veteran benefits and hold the Administration accountable for budgeting...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report regarding Grevi Geovanni Rivera Zavala, an illegal alien from Honduras who assaulted a teenage girl in Prattville, Alabama.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), alongside leaders from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, has called for answers from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack regarding significant shortcomings in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). These issues have led to a severe food shortage crisis affecting Tribal communities across the nation. The lawmakers are seeking detailed information to understand the causes of this situation and implement swift corrective measures.
