The president on July 25 signed into law a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) that clarifies certain requirements for U.S. military veterans seeking to refinance their mortgages. Sen. Tillis in June introduced the Protecting Affordable Mortgages Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to spur the employment of Americans with disabilities. “Individuals with disabilities contribute immensely to our workforce and economy,” Rep. Fitzpatrick said last week. “Incentivizing employers to hire qualified individuals with Read more…
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee, on July 25 released the first volume of a bipartisan report detailing recommendations resulting from Russia’s interference with America’s 2016 presidential elections. “It is my hope that Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) commended a $16 billion federal agriculture support package announced last week that will ease the impact of Chinese trade tariffs on cherry growers in his home state. “This is very welcome news for central Washington’s Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on July 24 approved a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) to restore an opportunity for equal and fair tribal economic development for two Native American tribes in Texas. “For all the Read more…
U.S. House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) last week sponsored bipartisan legislation to modernize outdated video programming laws to help consumers have more choices at lower prices. “It’s the end of the road for the outdated 1992 video laws,” Rep. Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK), Ron Estes (R-KS), and Frank Lucas (R-OK) cited the benefits and some continuing concerns after the July 25 passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019. “While no one Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on July 25 sponsored bipartisan legislation that would establish the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program to increase the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers. “Ensuring students have access to mental health Read more…
Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) to catch robocallers on July 24 received U.S. House of Representatives approval as part of a larger bill. “This is an issue that both sides should be able to work together Read more…
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on July 24 advanced a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) to increase the nation’s number of qualified air traffic controller (ATC) positions. Sen. Hoeven on April 11 introduced Read more…