The Biden administration should offer more time for public input into its plans to rewrite the federal rule defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act, according to U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), ranking member of Read more…
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) commended plans by the U.S. Department of the Air Force to conduct infrastructure planning in 2022 for construction and renovation projects at the North Dakota-based Grand Forks Air Force Base that are slated to begin Read more…
As the pandemic continues, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Todd Young (R-IN) joined a bipartisan group of 43 senators to ask that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide an immediate update on its plans to Read more…
An Oregon tolling plan and congestion pricing scheme could disproportionately harm southwest Washington commuters, says U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA). She reiterated growing concerns — vocalized during an Aug. 9 Vancouver City Council meeting by elected officials — that Read more…
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) on Aug. 25 lauded recent state construction contract awards totaling nearly $11.5 million for roadway projects and other infrastructure improvements in Louisiana. “Building a better Louisiana means focusing on all corners of our state and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) on Aug. 25 announced that the Willisburg, Ky.-based Isaiah House Treatment Center will receive more than $2.48 million in federal grant monies to address workforce challenges caused by ongoing substance abuse challenges across his home Read more…
U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN), Tim Scott (R-SC) and several GOP colleagues earlier this week posed several questions related to a recent change in leadership at the Social Security Administration (SSA). The lawmakers seek clarifications on actions taken by President Read more…
A bipartisan bill introduced on Aug. 20 by U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Fred Upton (R-MI) would ensure the at-home provision of intravenous medications for patients having cancer, immune diseases, serious infections, heart failure, and other conditions. The Preserving Read more…
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID–19 and future public health threats. “As a doctor, I know firsthand how critical it is to have the most Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) requested that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) update its recent report on pandemic-related federal spending to include the impact of additional spending made by Congress. The CBO in September 2020 issued its report entitled “The Read more…