The provisions include voter identification and restrictions on ballot drop boxes. The American Confidence in Elections Act has been introduced by members of the House Administration Committee which…
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Congress Moves to Expand Drone Security Measures
Legislation drafted that would permit drone detection technology at public events. Bipartisan representatives recently introduced legislation to the House, proposing to expand governmental authority over drone detection technology…
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House Considers Impeachment of Attorney General
A whistleblower report alleges the attorney general stopped an investigation into the president’s son. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy commented on a possible impeachment inquiry into Attorney…
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Legislators Propose Major Banking Reforms
Troubles in the financial sector spur action. Members of Congress are considering banking reforms after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Reserve Bank this…
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Senate Committee Okays Higher Defense Funding than House
Negotiations between congressional chambers are ahead. The Senate Appropriations Committee narrowly voted to set 2024 defense funding at a higher number than that proposed by the House. The funding…
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Junior Enlisted Service Members May Receive Pay Raise
Congress takes steps to address financial challenges caused by inflation. House legislators recently proposed significant pay increases for junior enlisted service members, along with monthly bonuses to counter…
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House Committee Votes to Raise Required Pilot Retirement Age
Legislators seek to address the current shortage of commercial airline pilots. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to raise the age of mandatory pilot retirement from 65…
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House Votes Down Advancement of Gas Stove Bill
Majority members voted to halt legislation that would prohibit the ban on the appliances. As some state and local governments have begun banning gas-fueled appliances in new buildings…
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Legislators Seek to Stop FISA Court Abuses
They say reauthorization will not occur without reforms. Some members of the House of Representatives, including Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Representative Mike Turner of Ohio, are…
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Senate Passes Bill to Halt Student Loan Forgiveness
A presidential veto is expected. The Senate passed legislation that overturns the student debt relief plan established by President Biden. That program would give 40 million loan recipients…
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