1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (195+ words) Speaker Johnson outlines “Reconciliation 3.0”: In remarks after a House Republican conference meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans were moving ahead with a budget resolution for what he called their third reconciliation bill, the “SAVE…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (379+ words) Bipartisan legislation seeks to streamline hydropower permitting at Army Corps dams to boost clean energy and reduce costs. Bill introduced: Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Maggie Hassan and Rep. Carol Miller introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at speeding…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (389+ words) Congresswoman Simon denounces GOP attacks on DEI, arguing equity policies expand opportunity and address systemic barriers. Hearing on DEI policies: The House Oversight Task Force held a hearing on diversity, equity and inclusion policies in public institutions. Rep. Lateefah Simon,…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (412+ words) Representative Mannion backed the Massie Amendment, calling for stricter oversight of U.S. military aid to Israel and renewed support for a two-state peace solution. Mannion statement on Massie Amendment: Representative John W. Mannion said he voted for the Massie Amendment because he…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (348+ words) Barrett discusses construction rules and affordability: In a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Rep. Tom Barrett said Congress should try to improve disaster resilience in new construction without adding requirements that could raise housing costs. He raised concerns about regulations…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (384+ words) Rep. Kamlager-Dove says she backed blocking U.S. military aid to Israel while preserving defensive funding like Iron Dome. Kamlager-Dove on Massie Amendment: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove said she voted for Massie Amendment 8, which would block U.S. military assistance to Israel in the 2027 appropriations…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (379+ words) Andrea Salinas praised a Supreme Court decision preserving birthright citizenship and rejecting Trump’s effort to end it. Salinas responds to Supreme Court ruling: Rep. Andrea Salinas said the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship. She described…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (234+ words) Kelly and DelBene announced unanimous committee approval of a bill to streamline seniors' Medicare prior authorization and improve care access. Committee approval: Reps. Mike Kelly and Suzan DelBene said the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved their bill, the…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (329+ words) Escobar opposes unconditional aid to Netanyahu, citing civilian casualties and humanitarian concerns, and says she will support the Massie amendment. Escobar statement on amendment: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar said she would not support sending "$3.3 billion" to a Netanyahu government, citing concerns…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (365+ words) 25 House Democrats, including Becca Balint, oppose extra Israel aid, citing civilian harm and urging diplomacy. Lawmakers issue joint statement: Twenty-five members of Congress, including Rep. Becca Balint, released a statement ahead of a vote on a Massie amendment to a…...