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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Governors, Mayors Urge Congress to Pass Chip Legislation
Bipartisan state and local politicians are concerned about retaining domestic manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing legislation is expected to come before Congress for a vote this week. Several state governors…
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House Passes $839 Billion Defense Spending Package
The amount is greater than the president’s request. The House of Representatives voted in favor of an $839 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is $37 billion…
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President Issues Executive Order on Abortion
Provides protections to abortion and contraception services. President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen abortion access in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last…
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White House Will Resume Tours
Tour schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or official use. Visitors to the White House will be welcomed again full-time beginning July 19, 2022. Limited…
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States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets
Supreme Court ruling was 5-4. The Supreme Court ruled this past week that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law that protects the…
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Supreme Court Limits EPA Powers
“Blank check” on regulatory authority trimmed. The Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate power plants’ greenhouse gas emissions in a 6-3 ruling released Thursday.…
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