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House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on health care and chemical safety

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a series of meetings this week, including two subcommittee hearings and a full committee markup session.


House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee to hold hearing on health insurance affordability

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a Subcommittee on Health hearing to address the issue of health insurance affordability in the United States.


Transportation committee advances bills on aviation modernization and rural broadband expansion

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved several legislative measures aimed at updating aviation procedures, expanding broadband in rural areas, and enhancing protections for U.S.-owned property overseas.


House Judiciary Committee releases report on CVS Health’s competitive practices

The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report that examines the actions of CVS Health in the digital pharmacy sector.


House subcommittee examines impact of data center growth on rural communities

The House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains held a hearing to discuss the expansion of data centers in rural America.


House panel discusses new bills aimed at veteran economic opportunity

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at a legislative hearing focused on expanding economic opportunities for veterans.


House subcommittee to review mine safety administration policies in public hearing

The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), is scheduled to hold a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The session, titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration,”...


House subcommittee examines links between environmental crime and national security

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened a hearing to assess the impact of wildlife trafficking and related environmental crimes on U.S. national, resource, and economic security.


Chairman Perry calls for accountability at hearing on economic development program reforms

Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on reforming economic development programs.


Task force holds hearing on declassification of Martin Luther King Jr. records

Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) opened a hearing focused on the release of federal records related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Burlison opens hearing addressing causes behind U.S. housing affordability crisis

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) addressed the issue of housing affordability during a hearing titled “Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream.” In his remarks, Burlison...


House subcommittee examines rising healthcare costs and insurance market competition

At a hearing in Washington, D.C., Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, addressed the issue of health care costs and challenges related to patient access.


House subcommittee examines proposals for reforming US chemical safety laws

Congressman Gary Palmer, who chairs the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss a legislative proposal aimed at updating the United States' chemical safety law.


House subcommittee examines progress on border inspection technology

Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) use of non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology.


House subcommittee reviews mine safety administration priorities

The House Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing on the policies and priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) on January 22, 2026.


House subcommittee reviews barriers to U.S. deep-sea mining expansion

The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened an oversight hearing to discuss the potential and challenges of deep-sea mining.


Secretary Rubio discusses security and governance with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani to discuss recent developments in Iraq and the region, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports officer attacks during Minneapolis operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported violent attacks against its officers during recent enforcement operations in Minneapolis in late January 2026.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights CBP travel guidance ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared reminders via social media on January 24-25, 2026 regarding U.S. entry requirements for visitors during FIFA World Cup 2026™ and emphasized trust within CBP K9 teams.


Nassau County detective charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a child

A Nassau County detective, Robert Sacco, has been charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a child following an investigation led by federal authorities.