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
NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Bennet Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
create economic mobility for workers of every background.” Programs that upskill workers support long-term economic mobility
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
Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Underserved Communities
Every American—no matter their race or socioeconomic background—deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care,” said
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
Kelly’s Bill to Designate Lunar Landing Day Honoring Apollo 11 Passes Senate Unanimously
program and bolstering U.S. leadership in space exploration.” Background: On July 20 th , 1969, American astronauts, scientists
Kelly, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Iran War Casualty Reporting, Demand Transparency on Human Cost
Rosen (D-NV), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). Background: Kelly has been outspoken about the war in Iran
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
Kelly, Raskin, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. Elections, Crack Down on Corrupt Influence of Foreign Money
Hassan (D-NH), and Alex Padilla (D-CA). Background: Foreign nationals are buying stock in American companies
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
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
deter against AI-enabled coercion to further TNR. Background: Transnational repression includes actions by officials and agents
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
Kaine, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Legacy Admissions
this bipartisan bill to provide Americans of all backgrounds the same chance to pursue higher education and help
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
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
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
Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act
real but was actually a Meta AI chatbot. Background: The Senior Chatbot Protection Act ensures that transparency
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
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Pushes Anti-Corruption Measures to Prevent Malign Influences in Executive Branch, Close Bribery Loopholes
during both his first and second term. Additional Background: Other provisions of the package include bills to: Reinforce