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Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, spoke at a Committee on Rules hearing regarding H.R. 498, known as the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act.

Durbin condemns antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach and shooting at Brown University

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate to condemn recent violent incidents, including an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia and a shooting at...

Senate passes bipartisan update to NATIVE Act supporting Native tourism

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved legislation to update the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act.

House committee introduces bills targeting accountability at Department of Veterans Affairs

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), along with Representatives Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), Keith Self (R-Texas), and Mike Flood (R-Neb.), has introduced a new set of bills as part of a strategy to update and reauthorize...

Markey highlights impact of tariffs and healthcare costs on US small businesses

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) held a press conference with Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and two small business owners to address the financial challenges facing small businesses due to recent economic policies.

Chairman Walberg addresses impact of government shutdown on jobs data

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has responded to the Department of Labor’s November jobs report, highlighting ongoing gaps in employment data due to a recent government shutdown. “Because of the Democrat shutdown, we...

House Small Business Committee reviews improvements in SBA disaster aid program

Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to review the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster assistance programs and evaluate recent changes under the Trump Administration.

Moolenaar urges continued restrictions on advanced chip sales to China

Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar has addressed concerns about the state of artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

Durbin marks seven years since First Step Act passage with call for further reforms

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, marked the seventh anniversary of the First Step Act during a speech on the Senate floor.

House committee discusses new bill aimed at lowering health care premiums

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, testified before the Committee on Rules regarding H.R. 6703, known as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.

Chairman Moolenaar discusses US response to China's control over critical mineral exports

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has spoken with National Review about efforts to reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese critical minerals.

Senate passes Grassley-backed bill targeting child trafficking

The Senate has unanimously passed the Preventing Child Trafficking Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

House subcommittee reviews bills to streamline geothermal permitting and leasing

The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened a legislative hearing to examine proposals aimed at improving the permitting and leasing process for geothermal energy projects.

Ernst recognizes Centerville Produce as Iowa's Small Business of the Week

Centerville Produce has been named Small Business of the Week by Chair Joni Ernst as part of her ongoing effort to recognize businesses across all 99 counties in Iowa. “Centerville Produce has been seeding success and feeding Appanoose County for...

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee announces agenda for December 17 business meeting

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has released its schedule for the week, with a business meeting set for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:30 am.

House passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; awaits presidential approval

The House of Representatives has passed S.222, known as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.

House passes bill to reauthorize Congressional Award Program for youth achievement

The House of Representatives has passed S. 284, the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act.

Senators call for removal of Section 373 from defense bill following fatal DC midair crash

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, who serve as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, held a joint press conference in Washington, D.C. with families affected by the January...

Senate Judiciary Committee receives DOJ records detailing limits on Clinton Foundation probe

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), has released records from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that show how senior leadership during the Obama-Biden administration restricted investigations into the Clinton...

Chairman Bost supports VA health administration restructuring plan