Legislators want NIST to counter China’s influence on new technology standards. Senators Mark Warner of Virginia and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the Promoting United States Leadership in…
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Legislators Say Senate Confirmation Required for Climate Advisor
Members of both the House and Senate have raised the question as the president appoints a replacement. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has stepped down, and…
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House Passes Package of Six Appropriations Bills
The $460 billion so-called “minibus” averts a partial government shutdown. The House of Representatives passed a more than one-thousand-page, $460 billion package to fund the federal government, averting…
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12 Additional Criminal Charges Brought Against Senator Menendez
He continues to maintain his innocence. Federal prosecutors brought an additional 12 criminal charges against Senator Bob Menendez on Tuesday, bringing the total charges against him to 16.…
Read MoreCongress Passes Short-Term Government Funding
The deadlines for appropriations have been moved back to March 8 and March 22, respectively. The Senate and House of Representatives approved a short-term resolution to continue funding…
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Senator McConnell to Step Down from Party Leadership
He will serve out his current term representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced this week that 2024 will be his last as…
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Senate Subcommittee Chair Disappointed U.S. Chips Found in Russian Weapons
He says U.S. companies have the ability to track their products and do more. The Senate held a hearing with U.S. microchip manufacturers on Tuesday, reviewing reports that…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Expects to Avoid Government Shutdown
Congressional leaders met with President Biden to discuss federal funding and emergency foreign aid. A continuing resolution to keep the government funded may resolve a legislative stalemate between…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Advocates for $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
Senator McConnell claims the legislation will restore the nation’s credibility. This week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell advocated for the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package…
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House Legislators Work on Military Aid and Border Bill Before Recess
The compromise bill would fund Ukraine and address U.S. border security. Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska is one of four bipartisan members of Congress endeavoring to come up…
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