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Joyce leads delegation in seeking new Air Force squadron base in Ohio
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) recently led the entire Ohio congressional delegation in requesting that an existing base in their home state be chosen as the site for a new U.S. Air Force Reserve Command. The lawmakers asked U.S. Secretary Read more... The post Joyce leads…
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Hoeven applauds new UAS operations at GrandSKY in North Dakota
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are now operating out of the Grand Forks, N.D., region since completion of GrandSKY, the first and only fully operational commercial UAS research, development, and flight-operations park in the United States, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) Read…
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Young helps launch new UAS test site in Indiana
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), who helped spearhead the effort to land one of the nation’s nine federally designated unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test sites in his home state, on Oct. 29 celebrated the launch of the Midwest UAS Test Read more... The post Young helps launch new…
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State employees involved in federal fraud would face strict penalties under Cline bill
U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) on Oct. 29 unveiled legislation that would hold state officers and employees personally liable for their roles in fraud for federal benefits under programs including food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, among others. “For Read more...…
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Cammack supports FCC effort to fight illegal cellphone use in prisons
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) on Wednesday publicly issued support for final rules the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to issue next month that could end the use of illegal cellphones in America’s prisons, an issue she has worked on Read more... The post Cammack…
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Stauber, Minnesota colleagues urge Air Force to locate fighter jets in their home state
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) led a bipartisan contingent of five members of the Minnesota congressional delegation in urging the U.S. Air Force Secretary to base a fleet of F-35 fighter jets in their home state. Rep. Stauber and his Read more... The post Stauber, Minnesota…
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Arrington sponsors legislation to protect Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program
Legislation led by U.S. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) on Oct. 22 aims to prevent illegal immigrants from abusing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which is the federal government’s primary mechanism for incentivizing the private development and…
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Kim sponsors resolution to highlight financial planning during October
October would be recognized as National Financial Planning Month under a bipartisan resolution introduced on Monday by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA). House Resolution 1640 would highlight the importance of improving financial education, expanding access to financial planning…
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Kiggans’ bipartisan bill ramps up oversight of modernization program for Navy’s shipyards
To improve oversight of the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP), the Government Accountability Office would be required to conduct independent reviews of the SIOP under a bipartisan bill recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA). “If the…
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Joyce investigates ‘troubling’ Norfolk Southern train derailments in his district
U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) is questioning the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Norfolk Southern Corp. about several train derailments that have occurred in Blair County, Pa., since February. The congressman said that the most recent incident in his district Read…
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Fitzpatrick proposes bill to retract Trump’s consent of Russian energy imports
The federal prohibition on Russian energy imports would be upheld under bipartisan legislation introduced on Oct. 22 by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). “Russia chose this war. Ukraine did not. The United States must leave no doubt about where it Read more... The post…
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Pfluger, Carter applaud enactment of bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act
Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Reps. August Pfluger (R-TX) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) to modernize America’s emergency alert infrastructure became law on Oct. 22 with the president’s signature. “I am grateful that President Trump signed the Mystic Alerts Act into Read more...…
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NIST to develop standards to prevent AI model theft under Harrigan bill
U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) on Oct. 22 sponsored bipartisan legislation that would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with private artificial intelligence (AI) companies to develop voluntary standards for detecting and preventing AI…
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Kelly, Thompson propose tax break for nation’s small brewers
America’s small brewers would receive a credit against the excise tax on beer when they donate spent grain for local agricultural use under a bipartisan bill proposed by U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA). Rep. Kelly Read more... The post Kelly, Thompson…
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Valadao, Blackburn applaud enactment of Romance Scam Prevention Act
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation led by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) that targets romance scammers became law on Oct. 20 with the president’s signature. The Romance Scam Prevention Act, H.R. 2481, which Rep. Valadao sponsored Read more...…
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Hinson sponsors bipartisan SCREENS Act to improve early cancer detection
A bipartisan bill sponsored on Oct. 19 by U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a national digital framework for cancer screening and risk assessment recommendations that could be Read more... The post…
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Cassidy introduces bill to support struggling readers in U.S. schools
A bipartisan bill recently cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) aims to increase reading support in America’s schools for the one-in-five children having dyslexia, as well as other students with reading challenges. “Children with dyslexia are bright, but without Read…
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Fong’s bipartisan Clergy Act signed into law
Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA) to provide pastors and clergy members with improved retirement security became law on Tuesday with the president’s signature. “I’m proud this bipartisan legislation passed both chambers of Congress and was signed Read…
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Cline sponsors copyright reform bill for photographers
U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) on Monday unveiled a bipartisan bill to reform copyright laws related to visual artists that would make copyright registration more affordable and accessible for photographers. “Photographers deserve a straightforward, affordable way to protect the…
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Thompson proposes bipartisan Careers in Energy Week resolution
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) on Oct. 19 sponsored a bipartisan resolution that would designate the week of Oct. 19－23 as Careers in Energy Week to recognize the nation’s skilled and growing energy workforce. “The U.S. is a global Read more... The post Thompson proposes…