13+ hour, 49+ min ago  (479+ words) North Dakota is positioning itself as a growing hub for space and aeronautics, U. S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) said during the April 24 Space Grant Consortium's affiliates meeting, where he highlighted a proposed $250 million Space Operations Center and a series of defense-focused…...

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (292+ words) Legislation sponsored on April 23 by U. S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) " developed in partnership with the North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) " would restore specific energy and efficiency tax incentives to help lower costs, bolster domestic supply chains, drive long-term investment in…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (290+ words) U. S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) is leading a bipartisan bill that would require app stores and developers to set safeguards that strengthen protections for minors downloading apps online, and provide parents with more tools to moderate children's online access. "Our bipartisan…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (253+ words) U. S. Reps. John Joyce (R-PA) and Greg Murphy (R-NC) on April 20 joined a bipartisan contingent in introducing legislation aimed at strengthening the Medicare Advantage program and ensuring America's senior citizens receive timely, reliable access to care. "Medicare is a promise to…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (332+ words) U. S. Reps. Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) on April 21 introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to stop what they say are meritless lawsuits, while strengthening and clarifying Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for small business owners. Rep. Calvert…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (327+ words) Ripon Advance Legislation unveiled on April 22 by U. S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) would alleviate growing caseload pressures in federal courts, ensure the timely resolution of cases, and restore balance between federal and state judicial responsibilities. Specifically, the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (281+ words) Legislation led by U. S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) that would remove regulatory barriers to wildfire risk reduction received approval on April 22 from the U. S. House of Representatives. The chamber voted 220-198 to pass the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, H. R. 6387, which…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (259+ words) The U. S. House of Representatives on April 21 voted 406-4 to pass a bipartisan bill sponsored by U. S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) that would extend federal programs aimed at increasing access to healthcare services in rural communities. The House-approved Improving Care in Rural America…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (364+ words) A bill recently proposed by U. S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) would establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission to study how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the American economy toward developing consensus-driven policy recommendations for Congress. "Artificial intelligence will reshape every sector of…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (314+ words) Ripon Advance The U. S. House Natural Resources Committee on April 21 approved bipartisan legislation led by U. S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) that would modify certain cost-sharing requirements for grant programs under the American Battlefield Protection Program. "With less than three months away from…...