Opinion: On This We Can Agree: Let’s Stop Wildfires
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Senator Justice Celebrates New Dominion Energy Natural Gas Plant at Mt. Storm
power, West Virginia delivers,” said Senator Jim Justice . BACKGROUND: This historic investment will: Add 1,400+ construction jobs
ICYMI: Lankford Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee on Ending Government Shutdowns Forever
look forward to working with them.” Background Since its initial introduction in 2019, the Prevent Government Shutdowns
VIDEO: Senator Moody Provides Update on Fight to End the Fentanyl Crisis to Sheriffs from Across Florida
conference in Doral today,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: To view Senator Moody’s full remarks
Senators Justice, Blunt Rochester Introduce the FLOOD Act
their livelihoods,” said Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester . BACKGROUND: The FLOOD Act will: Define the USDA’s Emergency Watershed
Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Alzheimer’s Research
text of the legislation can be found here . BACKGROUND: Senator Capito has been a leader in the fight
Senators Justice, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act
risk,” said Senator Mark Kelly . BACKGROUND: The Senior Chatbot Protect Act will: Require clear AI disclosures so that
Sen. Banks, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Clinical TrialsFriday, July 24, 2026
treatments and expanding access to experimental therapies. Background: Under current law, compensation received for participating in clinical trials
VIDEO: Senator Moody Champions One Year of No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, No Tax on Social Security and Other Working Families Tax Cuts Wins
money in their wallets,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: American families and workers have claimed $82 billion
Schmitt-Backed Policies Lead to Major Auto Investment in Missouri
revive this great American industry,” said Senator Schmitt. Background: The Connected Vehicles Security Act passed
Sheehy’s Lunar Landing Day Act Passes Senate Unanimously
program and bolstering U.S. leadership in space exploration.” Background: On July 20, 1969, American astronauts, scientists, and engineers
Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read
future success.” Read the bill text here . BACKGROUND Literacy rates in America have significantly worsened in the last
Fries Aren’t Free: Ernst Targets Fast Food Subsidies
interests,” the lawmakers concluded. Read the letter here . Background: Ernst has led the fight to root
Ernst Targets Conflict-of-Interest Loopholes
rule,” wrote the senators . Read the letter here . Background: Ernst has long worked to ensure taxpayer dollars
Crapo Introduces Bill to End Costly CAFE Standards, Restore Consumer Choice in Auto Market
also supported by the American Petroleum Institute. Background: Congress enacted the CAFE program in 1975 following the OPEC
Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Legacy Admissions
promote upward mobility for Americans of all backgrounds.” “Everyone deserves the same opportunity to pursue higher education … this bipartisan bill to provide Americans of all backgrounds the same chance to pursue higher education and help
Senate HELP Committee Advances Sen. Banks’ SAFE Drugs ActThursday, July 23, 2026
between 503A compounding pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities. Background: Compounding is an important part of the pharmacy profession
Sens. Banks and Schiff Introduce Bill to Help American AI Companies Combat Chinese EspionageThursday, July 23, 2026
legitimate AI security and national security threats. Background: The legislation responds to growing evidence that foreign adversaries
Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions
charge of their children’s health and wellbeing.” BACKGROUND Vaccine mandates for children in K-12 schools began
Lankford, Coons Introduce Bill to Expand Grant Opportunities for Rural Law Enforcement Officers
Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive’s Association. Background The Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act would allow
Sens. Scott, Warnock introduce bill to support expectant and parenting youth with past experience in foster care
Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV). Background: The Chafee Program provides support for children aging
Husted joins bill to encourage creation of small businesses
need to make it a reality,” said Landsman. Background: The SEA Program is designed to encourage unemployed individuals
Curtis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transit Funding for Fast-Growing Communities
build transit systems before growth outpaces infrastructure.” Background Current federal transit funding evaluations rely heavily on existing population
Dr. Rand Paul’s Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Unanimously Advances Out of Committee
assessment, there’s noscientific justification to delay access.” BACKGROUND Senator Paul’s legislation will: Retain
VIDEO: Senator Moody Works to Increase Competition and Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Floridians
lowering everyday health care costs for Americans.” BACKGROUND : · Under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation