Legislation Proposed to End Collegiate Legacy Admissions

Fair College Admissions Act would stop the prioritization of wealthy alum offspring admittance. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York introduced legislation that…

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Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on AI

A CEO in the industry warns of risk to biosecurity. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week from the chief executive of artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic,…

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Administration Announces Heat Protections for Workers

The move comes after members of Congress wrote to OSHA with concerns about protecting workers from heat exposure. President Joe Biden has requested that the Department of Labor…

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Most Populous States Submit Corrections to Census Bureau

Updates to 2020 census due to underreporting of college students, care facility residents, and more. The U.S. Census Bureau received updates to the 2020 census from California, Texas,…

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Senate Bill Would Hold SBA Accountable for COVID Fraud 

The Small Business Administration disbursed approximately $1.2 trillion during the pandemic.  Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has introduced legislation to require the Small Business Administration to “collect all…

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Legislators Seek “Common Language” Around Clean Energy

Representative says support for climate legislation depends on credibility. Clean energy has become a focus of Congress as bipartisan members enact policies to address climate change. However, legislators…

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Bill Would Create “New Americans” Office

It would aid migrants and refugees in adapting to U.S. life.  Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Grace Meng of New York have introduced the National Office…

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EPA Proposes Rule on Portable Gas Generators

The agency seeks to restrict carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule under which the Consumer Product Safety Commission would tighten carbon monoxide emissions…

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President Updates Uniform Code of Military Justice 

His executive order implements reforms passed by Congress last year. The 1950 Uniform Code of Military Justice has been amended by executive order of President Joe Biden. The…

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Supreme Court Allows WV Pipeline Project to Proceed

Order vacates prior construction stays.  The Supreme Court vacated judicial stays this week that were issued earlier this month by the Fourth Circuit Court against the construction of…

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