Rep. Steube and Sen. Tuberville Introduce Student Athlete Act of 2026
created a patchwork of standards across college athletics. Background: College athletics has undergone significant changes in recent years
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Barrett Leads VA Subcommittee Field Hearing In Grand Ledge
proud to lead the charge on it.” Background: Earlier this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Second Amendment Protections Against Frivolous Lawsuits
dealers across South Carolina out of business.” Background: The PLCAA was passed by Congress 20 years
Scott, Clyburn, Blunt Rochester, Carey introduce the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
text of the legislation can be found here . Background The Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network
VIDEO: Senator Moody Brings Veterans Bill of Rights Act to Thousands of Florida Veterans
preserved, and passed on,” said Senator Ashley Moody . BACKGROUND: View Senator Moody’s full remarks here . During
Yakym, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Concrete Pump Tax Fairness Act
country every day.” Read the full bill HERE . Background : Mobile mounted concrete boom pumps are the workhorses
Cornyn, Senate GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Protections for Firearms Industry Against Liberal Lawsuits
introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA
Lee Cosponsors Doubled Fines for Illegal Immigrants and Employers
Americans who pay taxes and follow the rules.” Background While these penalties were signed into law nearly
U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith
region receives opportunities for federal disaster relief resources.” BACKGROUND FEMA funds are obligated to the Commonwealth of Virginia
Rep. Simpson Fights for TRIO in Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill
education. I have worked with adults from all backgrounds, and each has a common desire: to gain more
Cornyn, Welch Bill to Help Solve Cold Cases Passes Senate
leading companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: Typically, when a suspect’s identity is unknown
Barrasso Introduces Permitting Reform Legislation
urge its immediate consideration in the Senate.” Background: The Let America Build Act of 2026 will: Make NEPA
Task Force Chairman McCaul Celebrates Start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
sport that has brought us all together.” Background: Since it was established in May 2025, the Task Force
Rep. Kennedy Signs Letter Urging Investigation into Foreign Drug Pricing Practices Shifting Costs to Americans
preserves access to lifesaving medicines for American patients.” Background: Despite warnings from the Administration, some countries, including Germany
Cornyn, Whitehouse Bill to Enhance Commander-Level Law Enforcement Training Programs Passes Senate
take up and pass this timely bipartisan bill.” Background: The Promoting Police Leadership Act would: Task
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Spur Counter-Drone Defense Innovation
Americans and American interests at home and abroad.” Background: The U.S. Army is actively investing in counter
Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters
retention, and readiness across the federal firefighting workforce.” Background: As wildfire seasons grow longer and more severe across
Ricketts, Kaine Introduce Bill to Bolster AUKUS Cooperation
compliance with non-proliferation commitments under the MTCR. BACKGROUND . The license-free environment established under AUKUS has enabled
Husted leads effort to rename post office in President Grant’s honor
very own President Ulysses S. Grant,” said Taylor. Background: On April 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born
Representative Kennedy introduces legislation to expand access to public lands for Americans with disabilities
Bill to provide access for all Americans.” Background The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act: Senator Mike
Cornyn Introduces Legislation to Expand Use of 3D-Printed Defense Technologies
United States’ defense manufacturing and supply chain.” Background: The pilot program would assess whether the use of printable
Daines, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers’ Privacy
Cortez Masto. Read the full bill text HERE . Background: This bill establishes new provisions which raise the existing
Rep. Yakym Introduces HAILEY Act in Honor of Indiana Teenager to Strengthen Missing Child Alerts
next child before it’s too late.” Background: Hailey Buzbee had her whole life ahead
NEWS: Senator Moody’s No Aid for Ghost Students Act Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
pass this critical legislation,” said Senator Ashley Moody . BACKGROUND: The legislation amends the Higher Education Act to require
Lee Introduces America-First Bills Cutting Red Tape for Supply Chain Ports
America’s economic dominance and unleash American trade.” Background The Dredging to Ensure the Empowerment of Ports (DEEP