Your Voice in Congress: July 17, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner
recent years by expanding Columbia River pinniped management, authorizing a new Washington marine-waters 5-year permit system
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Cantwell Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the African American Civil Rights Network
Reauthorize the African American Civil Rights Network Would authorize National Park Service to coordinate activities honoring the civil … fought against discrimination and segregation. The original law authorized the National Park Service to coordinate and facilitate federal
Jayapal, Markey Introduce Updated Legislation to Set Strong Guardrails for Private Equity in Healthcare
event of a hospital closure or service reduction Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to revoke
Senator Murray Reintroduces Bill to Restore Congressional Authority and Prevent U.S. Weapons from Being Used in Human Rights Abuses
Arms Export Act, which would restore Congressional authority over weapons sales, and create more oversight to prevent United … Export Act of 2026 , legislation to restore congressional authority over arms sales, and prevent U.S. arms from being
Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Hold Foreign Officials Accountable for Economic Discrimination Against American Companies
percent for repeat violations. In South Korea, authorities subjected American-owned Coupang to dozens of investigations, thousands
Murray, Duckworth, Booker, Schumer, Lead Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families
mirroring that legislation from the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Senator Murray voted
Randall’s Bipartisan Bill to Boost Funding for Tribes Neighboring Military Bases Passes House
House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 by a vote of 216-212. Congresswoman … apply for funding under DCIP’s grant authority, despite their role in supporting military installations and defense communities
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on the NDAA
final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation provides a meaningful raise for servicemembers, strengthens
Cantwell Honored For Longtime Leadership on Trade Policy by Washington International Trade Association
again.” Since September 2025, the EXIM Bank has authorized more than $29.3 billion in financing nationwide, including nearly
Larsen Releases Statement on Defense Policy Bill Vote
House version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because it raises the defense budget
Larsen Stands Firm Against Trump’s Unjustified War
military, unless such hostilities are explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution does not prevent the U.S. from defending
Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget
Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide $1.15 trillion to the military
Strickland Rejects Defense Bill Laced with Voter Suppression
vote against H.R. 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA), off the House floor: “Speaker
Newhouse Votes to Support Our Warfighters, Maintain Peace Through Strength
support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 . This legislation passed … This year’s NDAA is the largest-ever authorization to invest in our military, designed to meet
House Approves Bill That Could Moves Washington Closer To Permanent Daylight Saving Time
state Legislature overwhelmingly approved a bill authorizing permanent Daylight Saving Time, but federal law currently prevents states from
Baumgartner Issues Statement on Final Passage of FY27 NDAA
final Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “ I am proud to support the passage … also pleased the House approved my amendment to authorize a $5 million investment in Reactive Alloy Structure
Newhouse Votes to Fund the Federal Government
federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY 2027 appropriations
Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Cantwell’s ‘Hurricane Hunter’ Bill To Gather Better Storm Data For Coastal Communities
NOAA's Hurricane Hunter mission in federal law & authorize $2.5 billion for acquisition of up to nine aircraft … Hurricane Hunter mission in federal law and authorize up to nine Hurricane Hunter aircraft. It also includes provisions
Sen. Murray Opening Remarks at Hearing with Sec. Hegseth on Trump’s $88 Billion Supplemental Request
consult Congress. He did not get authorization from Congress. “He did not build a coalition of allies … protecting Americans, its refusal to seek authorization from Congress, and its expectation that Americans will now just
Cantwell Joins Colleagues in Urging Senate Committees to Rein In Prediction Markets, Protect Tribal Sovereignty & States’ Rights
Currently, prediction markets claim to derive their operational authority from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which … contracts will reinforce the CFTC’s claimed exclusive authority over event contracts and permanently circumvent the hard
Larsen Presses Trump Admin to End Jones Act Waivers
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has oversight authority of the U.S. Coast Guard, he criticized the Trump
WA Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan NW Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act
legislation would expand Columbia River Pinniped management, authorize a new Washington marine-waters 5-year permit system … Protection Act language to remove references to “temporary” authority; Broadens the terminology from ‘sea lions’ to ‘pinnipeds
Gluesenkamp Perez Ends a Successful Appropriations Season with a Number of Policy Wins
designation, breakthrough therapy designation, and other expedited programs authorized under current law and available to the Commissioner
Chelan County Firefighters Will Be Able to Better Respond to Wildfires Thanks to $1M Federal Grant
permanent Fire Weather Services program within NOAA and authorize funding for new technologies to forecast weather conditions that