Rep. Van Epps Secures Major Legislative Victories in FY27 NDAA
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). HONOR Gold Star Families Act Amendment Rep. Van Epps
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VIDEO: Blackburn Blasts Democrats’ War on ICE Following NYC Incendiary Device Attack
another example of what has become disturbingly common.’ ‘Authorities believe the attack was motivated by the suspect … before he injured four innocent people. “Authorities believe the attack was motivated by the suspect’s hatred
Hagerty Leads Historic Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing to Review the Supreme Court’s Budget Request
independent from the political branches. That independent judicial authority—characterized, in Alexander Hamilton’s words, by “neither force … power of the purse imparts not only the authority, but the responsibility, to fund every part
Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to Hold Insurance Companies Accountable for Sex-Rejecting Procedure Harms
original procedures. This includes deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, prior authorization requirements, and other treatment limitations. The legislation does
Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Allow to President to Issue Cyber Letters of Marque and Reprisal
Cyber Letters of Marque and Reprisal Act authorizes the President to commission private contractors and entities
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss CLARITY, the SAVE Act, Reconciliation 3.0 and Lindsey Graham’s Legacy
agenda. We need to get the National Defense Authorization Act passed; Lindsey was a strong voice there
Harshbarger Introduces Bill to Refocus Nuclear Safety Reviews on Advanced Reactors
that are "truly novel and noteworthy." KEY PROVISIONS: Authorizes the NRC to determine when ACRS reviews a license
Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on House Passage of the KIDS Act
Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act , released
Hagerty Calls on Bank Regulators to Reform Confidential Supervisory Information Practices
impose partisan policy preferences without statutory authorization. For example, under former FDIC Chairman Marty Gruenberg, the agency told … practical effect was that, without any statutory authorization, a federal regulator exploited CSI rules as a channel
Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to Bring Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention to Community Health Centers
Community Health Centers Act of 2026 , legislation to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support … insecurity, or other nutrition-related health disparities. Funding authorized under the bill would supplement existing federal, state, local
Blackburn, Coons Bipartisan Bill to Protect Individuals and Creators from Deepfakes Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
fact that the replica was not authorized by the individual depicted; Excluding certain digital replicas from coverage based … Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Authors Guild , CreativeFuture , American Bar Association
Hagerty Opposes Biden-Era Weaponization of the DOJ against Conservatives on Senate Floor
first political controversy involving the DOJs settlement authority. I will not recount all the instances in which
ICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on FOX Business to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran
here in America. The GENIUS Act that I authored brought America into the digital payments arena
Congressman David Kustoff Introduces the Providing Analogous Rules for Digital Assets Act
regulatory clarity while giving the Treasury Department targeted authority to prevent abuse and adjust these rules as market
House Passes Congressman Fleischmann’s Benton MacKaye Act
Stidy Act of 2026. This piece of legislation authorizes the critical next step in naming the Benton MacKaye … Tennessee and North Carolina. Rep. Fleischmann’s legislation authorizes a study to determine if the trail
Blackburn Joins Budd, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention
their Republican colleagues in introducing the Detention Authority Clarification Act , which would amend the Immigration and Nationality … swiftly as possible,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Detention Authority Clarification Act would ensure that these individuals must
Blackburn, Coons, Salazar, Dean, Colleagues Introduce Revised Version of NO FAKES Act
fact that the replica was not authorized by the individual depicted; • Excluding certain digital replicas from coverage based … Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Authors Guild , CreativeFuture , American Bar Association
Harshbarger votes to fully fund veterans’ healthcare, benefits, and VA programs
seek specialty care to meet their unique needs. Authorizing more funds for veteran mental health and suicide prevention … expanded Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs. Authorizing military construction to fortify the infrastructure necessary to support next
Those Who Wear the Badge Deserve Support
provisions included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which I was proud to vote for. This legislation
Harshbarger, Colleagues Renew Bipartisan Push to Put Patients Before Monopolies, Cut Drug Costs
communities, including consumers overcharged at vertically integrated pharmacies. Authorizing the FTC and DOJ to monitor pharmacy business divestment
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up VA Construction Projects
report on its use of these authorities. Click here for bill text. https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2026/5/blackburn-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-speed-up-va-construction-projects
What They’re Saying: Honor Gold Star Families
Francis M. McGinn “As a Central Nonprofit Agency authorized to facilitate the AbilityOne Program, SourceAmerica expressed strong support
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox & Friends on Fox News to Discuss Iran’s Economic Crisis, US-China Talks
considerable, and if you think about the authority that we have right now in the region—the carrier
Blackburn, Graham Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement by Incentivizing States to Work with ICE
illegal immigration, local law enforcement has the legal authority and, if they choose, the means to go after … Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize ICE to delegate state and local law enforcement officers the authority
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Budget Reconciliation, Kevin Warsh, AI Competition with China
right now. We also have the National Defense Authorization bill coming up. Both of those will be opportunities