Nicholas Panipinto
An amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) to improve military training reforms received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives as part of a larger defense bill. Rep. Buchanan’s amendment would require the U.S. Defense Secretary to implement Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 23 approved the fiscal year 2022 defense bill, which includes an amendment by U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) ensuring that the possessions of fallen military service members are returned to their families. “Military Read more…
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) supporting Brand USA, a public-private partnership that promotes international travel to the United States, awaits action by Congress. “I’m committed to making sure we have the resources in place to Read more…
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on Sept. 23 sponsored legislation that would provide mental health counseling services to the families of United States military service members or veterans who died by suicide. “It’s a heartbreaking tragedy, particularly for families, when Read more…
America’s rural small businesses would have improved access to international markets under a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND). “This bipartisan bill is a win for small businesses and rural communities, and I am proud to support Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Pete Stauber (R-MN) joined several of their GOP colleagues to request an immediate report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on putting new border procedures into operation. Spurred by President Joe Biden’s Read more…
An amendment from U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) that would require a federal plan be devised to combat the Taliban’s illegal drug trade was included in the national defense bill that recently won approval by the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) on Monday urged his constituents to heed a nationwide public safety alert warning about a sharp increase in counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. “We have an epidemic on our hands,” Rep. Carter said. Read more…
A group of Republican senators joined by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Sept. 23 unveiled legislation that would require a full hearing on reconciliation bills before votes can occur on massive tax changes and spending bills. “Tennesseans have had Read more…
U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Todd Young (R-IN) on Sept. 27 introduced a bipartisan bill that would give states information to help Americans learn about their unclaimed savings bonds. “Washington needs to do its job and Read more…