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Senate Aging Committee warns against overreliance on foreign-made generic drugs
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Senate Aging Committee warns against overreliance on foreign-made generic drugs

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott has issued a warning to American families, particularly seniors, about the risks associated with foreign-manufactured generic drugs.

Cantwell questions FCC chair on rising telecom costs at Senate Commerce Committee hearing
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Cantwell questions FCC chair on rising telecom costs at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered an opening statement at a hearing with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr.

House passes GOP-backed bill aimed at reducing healthcare premiums
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House passes GOP-backed bill aimed at reducing healthcare premiums

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

Members of the House Republican leadership have expressed approval following the passage of H.R. 6703, known as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.

House Natural Resources Committee advances bills on endangered species act reform and D.C. beautification
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House Natural Resources Committee advances bills on endangered species act reform and D.C. beautification

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

The House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced four bills aimed at updating federal policy and addressing issues in the District of Columbia.

House Energy and Commerce Chair advocates new bill aimed at reducing healthcare premiums
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House Energy and Commerce Chair advocates new bill aimed at reducing healthcare premiums

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 6703, known as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.

Senator Cantwell releases report on rising consumer costs under current FCC leadership
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Senator Cantwell releases report on rising consumer costs under current FCC leadership

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

Ahead of a scheduled hearing with Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has released a report...

House committee chairman urges passage of GOP plan targeting health care costs
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House committee chairman urges passage of GOP plan targeting health care costs

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.

Whitehouse reintroduces Clean Competition Act targeting industrial emissions with carbon border adjustment
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Whitehouse reintroduces Clean Competition Act targeting industrial emissions with carbon border adjustment

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Congresswoman Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-01) have reintroduced the Clean Competition Act (CCA).

Congressional report finds DOE-funded collaborations aided China's military tech development
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Congressional report finds DOE-funded collaborations aided China's military tech development

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

The House Select Committee on China and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence have released a report detailing how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has taken advantage of research collaborations with the U.S. Department of Energy...

House Administration Subcommittee examines technology’s role in future constituent engagement
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House Administration Subcommittee examines technology’s role in future constituent engagement

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation of the Committee on House Administration recently held a hearing titled "The Future of Constituent Engagement with Congress."

House passes Lower Health Care Premiums Act aiming at reduced costs by 11 percent
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House passes Lower Health Care Premiums Act aiming at reduced costs by 11 percent

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

Members of the House Republican leadership and several committee chairmen have announced the passage of H.R. 6703, known as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.

House Intel Committee reviews progress on post-9/11 commission recommendations
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House Intel Committee reviews progress on post-9/11 commission recommendations

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

As part of a bipartisan review of the 9/11 Commission intelligence recommendations, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) held a closed briefing in Washington, D.C., with participation from the House Committee on Homeland...

Arrington criticizes Democrats over health care subsidies in House floor speech
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Arrington criticizes Democrats over health care subsidies in House floor speech

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) addressed the House floor in support of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.

Durbin questions judicial nominees on immigration policy and civil rights
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Durbin questions judicial nominees on immigration policy and civil rights

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned several judicial nominees during a committee hearing in Washington.

Senator Capito welcomes Douglas Weaver’s confirmation to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Senator Capito welcomes Douglas Weaver’s confirmation to Nuclear Regulatory Commission

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Douglas Weaver as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Cantwell supports Isaacman nomination as new NASA administrator amid budget concerns
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Cantwell supports Isaacman nomination as new NASA administrator amid budget concerns

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, announced her support for Jared Isaacman’s nomination as administrator of NASA.

Durbin urges public testimony from Jack Smith after closed House session
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Durbin urges public testimony from Jack Smith after closed House session

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following Jack Smith’s closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

Senators seek answers from DHS after reports tribal members profiled by immigration officials
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Senators seek answers from DHS after reports tribal members profiled by immigration officials

By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, along with Senator Patty Murray and ten other senators, have sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.

Senators urge review of Chinese firm’s purchase of U.S. educational tech company
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Senators urge review of Chinese firm’s purchase of U.S. educational tech company

By Federal Newswire | Dec 16, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jon Husted (R-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have called for a federal investigation into the acquisition of Epic!

Grassley and Durbin introduce bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening U.S. criminal justice
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Grassley and Durbin introduce bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening U.S. criminal justice

By Federal Newswire | Dec 16, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have introduced four bipartisan criminal justice bills aimed at enhancing public safety and improving the U.S. criminal justice system.

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