U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI) on March 21 introduced a bill to modernize technology and internal processes at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) so American taxpayers are better protected from identity theft and fraud. “Americans deserve an IRS that is Read more…
U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) on March 20 introduced bipartisan legislation that would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to spearhead an initiative aimed at ending the rising incidences of HIV, hepatitis C and other infectious diseases Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) on March 20 introduced legislation that would give the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a deadline for responding to federal directives citing the agency for needed improvements to better support American taxpayers. Specifically, the Improving Assistance Read more…
With more human traffickers caught in California than in any other state, U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA) has proposed revamping federal programs that provide support for homeless and runaway youth, a population particularly at risk for human trafficking. “Homelessness and Read more…
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation that U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced synchronizing the implementation of energy conservation requirements for residential ceiling fans to prevent higher consumer costs and market disruption has now been approved by both chambers of Congress and heads Read more…
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, on March 20 released preliminary recommendations from the panel for securing future elections in the United States. “We’re here to express concerns, but also confidence in Read more…
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) on March 20 saw the U.S. House of Representatives pass his bill to slash capital-based stress testing regulations for non-bank financial institutions from current law on a 395-to-19 vote. The Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on March 20 proposed a bipartisan bill that would essentially update the nation’s patent laws and benefit small businesses and startups with inventions, products or intellectual property having official registration with the United States Patent Read more…
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) to enhance collaboration between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Network of Fusion Centers in their work to detect, prevent and respond to criminal and terrorist activity gained Read more…
U.S Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) on March 19 introduced a bipartisan bill proposing a $100 million annual grant program to fund public-private partnerships that advance infrastructure projects and economic development in the Appalachian region. “Federal Read more…