$300 million is being invested into school mental health expansion. The Department of Education has introduced two action steps it will be taking to address the mental health…
Read MoreCongress
Representative Walorski Killed in Car Crash
Indiana Congresswoman was one of four dead in a tragic accident. Jackie Walorski, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was one of four people killed in…
Read More
Legislation Would Guarantee Refunds for Canceled Flights
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts says, “Enough is enough.” Legislation was introduced Monday in both the House and Senate that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to…
Read More
President Speaks about Assault Weapons and Police Support
He states that assault weapons make the job of the police more dangerous. President Biden spoke virtually at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) this…
Read More
Administration Launches Solar Energy Initiatives
The goal is to cut energy costs and create jobs while addressing climate change. President Biden’s administration is launching several initiatives that intend to increase the use of…
Read More
Bipartisan Legislators Warn of Emerging Bioweapons
They urge legislation to support personal privacy and food security. Representative Jason Crow of Colorado stated at last week’s Aspen Security Summit that Russia and China are developing…
Read More
FEMA Updates Flood Insurance Program
Updates to make the program more solvent also make it more expensive. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued its new update to the nation’s flood insurance program…
Read More
Congressional Employees Move to Unionize
85 congressional workers file for representation This week, 85 congressional staffers from eight representatives’ offices filed petitions for representation with the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, formally beginning…
Read More
House Committee Moves Data Privacy Bill Forward
Legislation intended to increase Americans’ ability to protect their online information. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Data Privacy and Protection Act to go to…
Read More
Legislation Would Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court had already declared it unconstitutional in 2013. The Respect for Marriage Act has been introduced in Congress that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act…
Read More