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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MENG Advances Measure to Strengthen Campus HATE Crime Reporting
college campuses. This is unacceptable. Students of all backgrounds must be able to pursue education and walk through
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
Representatives Lofgren, Tran Lead California Delegation Slamming Amendment Shielding Rideshare Companies from Liability
concerning information about a driver in a criminal background check, motor vehicle background check, customer complaint, safety test … matter the red flags from any criminal background check, motor vehicle background check, customer complaint, safety test
Velázquez, Tonko Introduce Resolution Recognizing ARFID as a Serious Eating Disorder
disorder that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds — and so often, it goes unrecognized, misunderstood, and undertreated
Representatives Tran, Lofgren Lead California Delegation Slamming Amendment Shielding Rideshare Companies from Liability
concerning information about a driver in a criminal background check, motor vehicle background check, customer complaint, safety test … matter the red flags from any criminal background check, motor vehicle background check, customer complaint, safety test
Senator Kim Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency into Gun Records and Combat Gun Violence
Preservation Act specifically would: Repeal provisions requiring all background check records to be destroyed within 24 hours. Eliminate
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
WATCH: “It Doesn’t Solve the Pulte Problem:” Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump’s Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live
reform and extend 702. On Jay Clayton’s background: I want to look at his background in more
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
Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Hoyle and Congressman Carbajal Push Congress to Tackle the Affordability Crisis Now
America. Offering relief to families of diverse economic backgrounds by establishing the Middle Income Housing Tax Credit
Hirono Statement on Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
serving in ground combat roles, including all underlying background information and methodology, to the Government Accountability Office
Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student's Release from the Dilley Trailer Prison
children from having their childhoods robbed of them." Background : Alejandro and his father, Jairo, were detained
Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump And Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, And Handing Bipartisan Watchdogs To Loyalists
Bill Pulte , a Trump ally with no background in intelligence, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence
U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith
region receives opportunities for federal disaster relief resources.” BACKGROUND FEMA funds are obligated to the Commonwealth of Virginia
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