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Balint, Warren, Banks, and Cline File Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Directing the FTC to Investigate Corporate Roll-ups of Firetruck Manufacturers
bear the consequences. The Federal Trade Commission Act authorizes Congress, through a joint resolution passed by the Senate … antitrust law. However, Congress has not used this authority to order an FTC investigation since the Great Depression
Rep. Balint Cosponsors Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs
both the regional and national levels and authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to order divestiture from … that hit independent and neighborhood grocers the hardest; Authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance
Rep. Balint Introduces Amendment to Republican Budget Resolution to Stop Funding for Unauthorized War in Iran
military action that has not been explicitly authorized by Congress, reaffirming Congress's constitutional authority to declare … military involvement in Iran absent explicit congressional authorization. "Republicans are in charge of Congress, and they have repeatedly
25 Members of Congress Release Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
nearly six decades, Israeli security forces and military authorities have enforced the occupation of the Palestinian territories, including
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reconsider debate or advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) , citing the ongoing, escalating war with Iran … with the government of Israel. “This national defense authorization fails to address the critical question that is before
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Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , and vocational rehabilitation programs authorized under the Rehabilitation Act from … bills approved by Congress do not provide affirmative authority to ED to transfer special education funding or vocational
Rep. Balint Leads 75 Colleagues in Condemning Israeli Military Engagement in Lebanon, Destruction of Civilian Homes and Infrastructure
efforts to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen state authority. “The use of U.S. origin weapons in the systematic destruction
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rapid transition between operations supported with different funding authorities led to Guardsmen serving under one mission while physically
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requesting the Trump Administration seek clarification from Mexican authorities about the country’s commitment to addressing illegal deforestation … Senators request the Trump Administration inquire with Mexican authorities regarding the credibility of the new Mexican federal initiative
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million in taxpayer funds. The official planning organization, authorized by a bipartisan vote of Congress, has received
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their work. The PFAS Alternatives Act would authorize $25 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to support … dangers of their work. Specifically, the legislation would authorize a $25 million annual grant program from FY26-FY30
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concern as listed in the State Department Basic Authorities Act . Any additions or deletions will subsequently become effective
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including the Trump Administration’s use of immigration authorities to target noncitizens because of speech and association
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declare war. As the Senate debates the defense authorization bill in the coming weeks, we must
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would remove the Secretary of State’s unreviewable authority to deport visa holders and legal permanent residents. Limiting
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including the Trump Administration’s use of immigration authorities to target noncitizens because of speech and association
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Congress’ intent in creating the program. Congress authorized and provided $4.28 billion to the High-Efficiency Electric Home … nonelectric appliance.’ DOE does not have the authority to rewrite the statute through guidance. At a time when
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military force against Iran without congressional authorization. After the Vietnam War, Congress passed legislation requiring presidents to cease … within 60 days, if those actions are not authorized by Congress. In their letter, the Senators demanded that
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prevent the Secretary of Energy from using emergency authorities to order continued use of uneconomical fossil fuel power
Rep. Balint Statement on House Passage of War Powers Resolution to End War in Iran
military involvement in Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, marking … long-overdue step toward reasserting our constitutional authority and ending a conflict that has already cost American taxpayers
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criteria, and general arbitrariness, fall well within your authority. We request that the Office of the Inspector General
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Multiple Award Contract (WEXMAC) to give DOD exceptional authority to provide accelerated and flexible logistical and support services … oversight and restore original legislative intent surrounding these authorities,” the lawmakers conclude . Senator Welch was joined
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decades-long prison sentences. “Despite overwhelming evidence, Egyptian authorities and Hamas officials have denied that forces under their … command have sexually assaulted prisoners. Likewise, Israeli authorities, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, while rightly condemning Hamas’s acts
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First, the Department does not have the statutory authority to request this information. Second, the efforts to obtain