FERC to become the lead environmental review agency for pipeline projects. The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to expedite natural gas pipeline projects by making the…
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House Passes Bill to Allow FERC to Keep Retiring Power Plants Operational
The Power Plant Reliability Act allows retiring plants to stay open for up to five years if their closure would negatively impact grid reliability. The House of Representatives…
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House Passes Two Bills to Halt Transgender Interventions for Minors
Separate pieces of legislation remove Medicaid funding and criminalize sex-rejecting procedures. The House of Representatives approved two bills this week to halt medical interventions for minors who experience…
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House Advances Health Care Bill for Group Premiums
Four members of the majority also supported a discharge petition to require a vote on a 3 year ACA subsidy extension. The House of Representatives advanced a bill…
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Senate to Vote on National Defense Authorization Act
Legislators advance the fiscal 2026 NDAA while weighing concerns over military aircraft operations near Reagan National Airport. The Senate is expected to hold a vote this week on…
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House Committee Approves Broadband Permitting Overhaul
Legislation would set review deadlines, adjust fee rules, and streamline approvals as states begin major BEAD-funded internet projects. The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently approved a bill…
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House Passes $900.6 Billion Defense Legislation
The NDAA includes codification of 15 executive orders from President Trump. The House of Representatives approved a compromise National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday. The bill now…
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House Members Introduce Impeachment Articles Against HHS and DOD Heads
The legislators cited misinformation and mishandling of information among the reasons for the impeachment effort. Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan introduced articles of impeachment against Health and Human…
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House Members Write to HHS and FDA Regarding Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
A request from 175 House Members follows an earlier Senate letter on safety protocols and oversight. A group of 175 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led…
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House Passes Bills to End Cashless Bail in D.C.
Some officials are concerned about government overreach. The House recently passed two bills regarding criminal justice in Washington, D.C., requiring cash bail for certain offenses and repealing a…
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