Congress

2023-07-21 21:02:02
by Dan McCue
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Hunger Among Seniors

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill introduced in both the House and Senate this week aims to establish a working group... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill introduced in both the House and Senate this week aims to establish a working group tasked with combating hunger and malnutrition among senior citizens and adults with disabilities. The Senior Nutrition Task Force Act is... Read More

2023-07-20 21:11:32
by Carter Schaffer
Bipartisan Act Would Ensure National College Athlete Protections

WASHINGTON — The College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act discussion draft released on Thursday would establish national name, image and... Read More

WASHINGTON — The College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act discussion draft released on Thursday would establish national name, image and likeness standards, cover athletic injury expenses and increase transparency in college athletics. The three U.S. senators behind the act —... Read More

2023-07-20 21:00:47
by Tom Ramstack
Democrats Tear Into RFK Jr. Testimony on Censorship by Social Media

WASHINGTON — Fellow Democrats ripped into presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Thursday during a congressional hearing on whether the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Fellow Democrats ripped into presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Thursday during a congressional hearing on whether the Biden administration was trying to censor social media for political gain. They accused him of racism and promoting false conspiracy... Read More

2023-07-20 20:13:28
by Dan McCue
Moylan Highlights Guam’s Military Importance for US in the Pacific

WASHINGTON — As Americans, “the West” has often played a role in our history and national psyche. “Go West, young... Read More

WASHINGTON — As Americans, “the West” has often played a role in our history and national psyche. “Go West, young man,” the newspaper editor Horace Greeley wrote in the New York Daily Tribune on July 13, 1865. Though he may... Read More

2023-07-20 14:44:03
by Kennedy Thomason
Young People Lobby Congress for More Online Protections

WASHINGTON — Youth advocates made their presence felt on Capitol Hill this week, planting signs on the west lawn of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Youth advocates made their presence felt on Capitol Hill this week, planting signs on the west lawn of the Capitol and visiting lawmakers, in pursuit of greater social media protections for youth.  Design It For Us, a coalition... Read More

RFK Jr. Will Testify at a House Hearing, GOP Elevates Biden's Rival

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will be delving into claims of government censorship of online speech at a public hearing,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will be delving into claims of government censorship of online speech at a public hearing, asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to testify despite requests from outside groups to disinvite the Democratic presidential candidate after his recent antisemitic remarks.... Read More

Biden Hosts Annual Congressional Picnic

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hosted the annual Congressional Picnic Wednesday evening in an effort to bridge the often contentious... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hosted the annual Congressional Picnic Wednesday evening in an effort to bridge the often contentious divide between Capitol Hill and the White House.  Biden, with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris... Read More

2023-07-19 16:49:56
by Dan McCue
House Panel Meets for Markup of 15 Health-Related Bills

WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee met Wednesday to markup 15 health-related bills, reviewing and reauthorizing programs dealing... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee met Wednesday to markup 15 health-related bills, reviewing and reauthorizing programs dealing with everything from the future of telehealth to a registry for firefighters dealing with cancer to treatment services for sickle... Read More

2023-07-18 17:23:38
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Told AI Holds Great Risks and Benefits for US Military

WASHINGTON — Artificial intelligence experts warned Tuesday during a congressional hearing of ominous dangers for the United States if it... Read More

WASHINGTON — Artificial intelligence experts warned Tuesday during a congressional hearing of ominous dangers for the United States if it falls behind in developing the technology but a bright future by taking the lead. One of the greatest risks would... Read More

House Republicans Propose Planting a Trillion Trees as They Move Away From Climate Change Denial

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Speaker Kevin McCarthy visited a natural gas drilling site in northeast Ohio to promote House Republicans'... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Speaker Kevin McCarthy visited a natural gas drilling site in northeast Ohio to promote House Republicans' plan to sharply increase domestic production of energy from fossil fuels last month, the signs of rising global temperatures could... Read More

2023-07-14 20:02:01
by Dan McCue
Committee to Delve Into Right-to-Repair Issue

WASHINGTON — A House judiciary subcommittee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, July 18, to examine the current laws related... Read More

WASHINGTON — A House judiciary subcommittee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, July 18, to examine the current laws related to right-to-repair and intellectual property issues. The hearing, which will be held in room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office... Read More

2023-07-14 18:12:07
by Tom Ramstack
Lawmakers Juggle Climate Change Hazards Against Housing and Insurance Costs

WASHINGTON — Climate change again became an impassioned topic during a congressional hearing Friday as lawmakers struggled to figure out... Read More

WASHINGTON — Climate change again became an impassioned topic during a congressional hearing Friday as lawmakers struggled to figure out who will pay for the costs floods, droughts, hurricanes and wildfires impose on consumers. “It’s clear losses are getting larger... Read More

2023-07-14 17:56:26
by Dan McCue
With Some Democratic Help, House Passes Defense Authorization Bill

WASHINGTON — The House on Friday passed the annual defense policy bill, voting 219-210 after the support of a handful... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House on Friday passed the annual defense policy bill, voting 219-210 after the support of a handful of moderates pushed the legislation through despite opposition from the chamber’s right and left flanks. The National Defense Authorization Act... Read More

2023-07-12 15:49:47
by Carter Schaffer
PGA-LIV Golf Partnership Questioned in Senate Committee

WASHINGTON — A congressional subcommittee on Tuesday spent hours scrutinizing a $1 billion proposal to create a new golf competition... Read More

WASHINGTON — A congressional subcommittee on Tuesday spent hours scrutinizing a $1 billion proposal to create a new golf competition controlled by the PGA Tour, a business plan that inspired controversy due to the involvement of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth... Read More

Deep Partisanship Will Be on Display as Congress Releases Competing Voting Bills

ATLANTA (AP) — Congress in the coming weeks will consider shoring up voting and election laws — efforts that will... Read More

ATLANTA (AP) — Congress in the coming weeks will consider shoring up voting and election laws — efforts that will reflect the vast gulf between Democrats and Republicans on protecting a foundation of American democracy. The parties will unveil separate... Read More

2023-07-06 21:23:11
by Dan McCue
Marjorie Taylor Greene Ousted From Freedom Caucus

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a firebrand whose scorched-earth, Trump-supporting rhetoric made her a favorite of the far... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a firebrand whose scorched-earth, Trump-supporting rhetoric made her a favorite of the far right wing of the Republican Party, has been ousted by the House Freedom Caucus. The stunning vote actually occurred last... Read More

2023-07-05 15:59:22
by Kennedy Thomason
Privacy Protections Are Back on Table for Student Records

WASHINGTON — A new bill, the Protecting Education Privacy Act, could bolster student privacy by restricting third-party access to their college... Read More

WASHINGTON — A new bill, the Protecting Education Privacy Act, could bolster student privacy by restricting third-party access to their college and university records. The bill was reintroduced just before the current House recess by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Though rights... Read More

2023-06-21 19:04:18
by Tom Ramstack
EPA Challenged in Congress Over Its Climate Change Proposals

WASHINGTON — Some members of Congress predicted Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency is headed into a losing battle over what... Read More

WASHINGTON — Some members of Congress predicted Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency is headed into a losing battle over what they described as the agency’s overreach with proposed clean air regulations. A House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee held a hearing... Read More

2023-06-20 20:55:31
by Quinn O'Connor
GOP House Leaders Vow to Press Biden Probe Despite Plea Deal

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill vowed on Tuesday to continue to press their investigations into Hunter Biden, despite... Read More

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill vowed on Tuesday to continue to press their investigations into Hunter Biden, despite the plea deal on tax crimes and unlawful possession of a weapon that will shield the president’s son from further... Read More

2023-06-16 17:48:49
by Tom Ramstack
Lawmakers Told US Power Grid is Vulnerable Without More Protection

PINEHURST, N.C. — A congressional panel considered options Friday for enhancing security of the nation’s power grid as the federal... Read More

PINEHURST, N.C. — A congressional panel considered options Friday for enhancing security of the nation’s power grid as the federal government continued to ward off another cyberattack traced to a Russian gang. The Energy Department was one of the agencies... Read More

2023-06-15 18:18:05
by Carter Schaffer
Republicans Win Third Straight Congressional Baseball Game for Charity

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans set their differences aside Wednesday night to enjoy a game of America’s pastime. The 88th... Read More

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans set their differences aside Wednesday night to enjoy a game of America’s pastime. The 88th Congressional Baseball Game, won by the Republicans 16-6 in their third straight victory, raised over $1.8 million for various charities.... Read More

2023-06-15 14:24:45
by Dan McCue
Utah Legislature Sets Timeline for Special Congressional Election

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature has set the date for a special election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart,... Read More

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature has set the date for a special election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, who announced last week that he is stepping down due to his wife Evie’s ill health.  In a brief... Read More

House Passes Resolution to Overturn New Federal Gun Regulation; Biden Vows Veto

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed a resolution that would repeal a Biden administration rule tightening federal regulations on stabilizing braces for... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed a resolution that would repeal a Biden administration rule tightening federal regulations on stabilizing braces for firearms, an accessory that has been used in several mass shootings in the U.S. over the last decade. The resolution... Read More

2023-06-13 20:47:27
by Kennedy Thomason
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Eradicate Rural Child Care Deserts

WASHINGTON — Companion bills in the House and Senate represent a bipartisan effort to enhance rural child care by eradicating... Read More

WASHINGTON — Companion bills in the House and Senate represent a bipartisan effort to enhance rural child care by eradicating so-called “child care deserts.” The legislation, known as the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, would create six new programs... Read More

2023-06-13 20:09:33
by Dan McCue
Bipartisan Bill to Expand Training for Family Caregivers of Those With Autism

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill reintroduced in both the House and Senate would expand access to caregiver skills training for... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill reintroduced in both the House and Senate would expand access to caregiver skills training for family members who care for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The measure was introduced last month... Read More

2023-06-13 17:14:06
by Dan McCue
Lawmakers Seek to Protect Communities From Wildfire Smoke

WASHINGTON — One week after hundreds of raging wildfires in Canada blanketed the East Coast of the U.S. in heavy... Read More

WASHINGTON — One week after hundreds of raging wildfires in Canada blanketed the East Coast of the U.S. in heavy smoke, lawmakers in both the House and Senate are moving to ensure communities are better ready to handle such conditions... Read More

2023-06-09 18:22:50
by Tom Ramstack
Democrats Say They Have New Information About Trump’s Financial Misdeeds

WASHINGTON — More legal trouble is brewing for former President Donald Trump even after a second criminal indictment on Thursday.... Read More

WASHINGTON — More legal trouble is brewing for former President Donald Trump even after a second criminal indictment on Thursday. He still faces the possibility of a legal claim related to a hotel his company ran in Washington, D.C., after... Read More

2023-06-09 17:32:45
by Jacquelyn Burrer
New Bipartisan Caucus Aims to Secure State and Local Tax Deduction

WASHINGTON —  Members of the recently-formed bipartisan State and Local Tax Caucus are urging their colleagues to support legislation removing... Read More

WASHINGTON —  Members of the recently-formed bipartisan State and Local Tax Caucus are urging their colleagues to support legislation removing the SALT deduction cap, arguing it will provide often neglected middle-class Americans with needed financial assistance.  The bill, the Securing... Read More

2023-06-08 15:27:14
by Dan McCue
House Sent Home Early as Feud Grips GOP Caucus

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., sent House members home early on Wednesday after a revolt by nearly a... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., sent House members home early on Wednesday after a revolt by nearly a dozen conservative Republicans brought action in the chamber to a standstill. The “chaos” as McCarthy called it at one point... Read More

GOP Conservatives Shutter House to Protest McCarthy-Biden Debt Deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — In fallout from the debt ceiling deal, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suddenly confronting a new threat to his... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — In fallout from the debt ceiling deal, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suddenly confronting a new threat to his power as angry hard-right conservatives bring the House chamber to a halt, reviving their displeasure over the compromise struck with... Read More

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