U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) this week unveiled two bipartisan proposals that would support small- and mid-sized businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and our goal is to revitalize the economy and Read more…
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on May 4 introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide $3 billion in funding to purchase crude oil produced in the United States for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). “I’m leading this bipartisan, bicameral legislation Read more…
U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) this week plans to unveil legislation to provide expanded unemployment protection for employees and a limitation on liability for employers impacted by exposure to COVID-19. “Many businesses are concerned about reopening due to the risk Read more…
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) on May 5 introduced bipartisan legislation that would require federal agencies to purchase pharmaceuticals produced in the United States. Rep. Stauber sponsored the Securing America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Act, H.R. 6731, with lead original cosponsor Read more…
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and John Katko (R-NY) led almost 100 of their colleagues in calling for strengthened federal funding and greater flexibility for all sizes of county governments around the country in the next COVID-19 emergency relief package. Read more…
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U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) helped lead more than 385 congressional members in urging increased diplomatic action by the United States to renew the expiring United Nations arms embargo against Iran, as well as U.N. travel Read more…
As the nation continues the fight against COVID-19, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) requested that the Rural Utilities Service expedite the approval process for funding awards for the federal Broadband ReConnect Program. “Now, more than ever, it is clear that Read more…
As congressional leaders develop a new coronavirus emergency relief bill that’s expected to be debated later this month, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) called on Congress to include funding for mental health services. “In addition to the physical and economic Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) on May 4 introduced legislation to combat elder abuse of Americans aged 60 years and older. “This legislation would be an important step in providing law enforcement and our first responders with the resources they Read more…
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) commended a May 4 announcement by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that it would open an online portal that allows America’s farmers and ranchers to access COVID-19 disaster loans. Specifically, SBA is opening a Read more…