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Young, Rounds release AI policy roadmap

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U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Todd Young (R-IN), members of the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, on May 15 released a roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) policy.  “The rapid pace of AI innovation brought this bipartisan working grou...

Fischer’s bipartisan Recruit and Retain Act sent to president

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The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) that addresses nationwide law enforcement staffing shortages. The bill now heads to the president to be signed into law. “I want to thank...

McMorris Rodgers’ bill banning Russian uranium imports becomes law

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law legislation led by U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) that prohibits imports into the United States of Russian-produced uranium, establishing what she says is a necessary prerequisite to unlocking th...

Fischer, Blackburn offer She DRIVES Act

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To help enhance passenger vehicle safety, U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on May 9 offered a bipartisan bill that would update U.S. crashworthiness testing procedures. “Women are 73 percent more likely to be seriously i...

Newhouse, Bost, Smith offer bipartisan resolution to honor nation’s first responders

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U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Mike Bost (R-IL), and Adrian Smith (R-NE) recently offered a bipartisan resolution to designate May as National First Responder Month. “Our first responders are the front line for the safety and security of our co...

Blackburn’s bipartisan REPORT Act to protect children online gets signed into law

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President Joe Biden on May 7 signed into law a bipartisan bill co-authored by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) that makes changes to the federal framework governing the reporting of crimes involving the online sexual exploitation of children.   ...

Bill led by McCaul, Turner creates block grants program for states to fund border security

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U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Mike Turner (R-OH) on Monday unveiled a bill that would provide states with federal grant monies to erect physical barriers along their southern borders. “The Biden administration’s refusal to secure our bo...

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Collins proposes bipartisan Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act

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New bipartisan legislation offered by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) aims to reduce the medical costs for the skilled nursing care required by America’s senior citizens after hos... Read more...

Garbarino sponsors bipartisan bill to support wildlife rescue, rehab

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U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) sponsored a bipartisan bill that would support rescue, rehabilitation, reintroduction, and conservation efforts by zoos and aquariums. The Wild... Read more...

Pfluger’s bill protects property rights of U.S. companies operating abroad

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U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) on May 15 led a bipartisan bill that aims to protect American companies operating abroad from foreign companies that threaten their property rights.... Read more...

Rep. Lloyd Smucker

Smucker’s Foreign Grant Reporting Act heads to full House for vote

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The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on May 15 voted unanimously to approve legislation led by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) that would require the public disclosure of grants ... Read more...

Federal Election Campaign Act introduced by Steil, Bice

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U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) this week offered legislation to bolster federal law that prevents foreign nationals from wrongly influencing American elect... Read more...

Kim’s bipartisan bill aims to bridge gap in rural maternal health care

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Bipartisan legislation offered on Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) would require an assessment of obstetric training needs for the nation’s rural healthcare facilities that ... Read more...

Graves leads Veterans Get Outside Day resolution

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June 9 would be designated as Veterans Get Outside Day under a bipartisan resolution sponsored on May 14 by U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA). The goal of House Resolution (H.Res.)... Read more...

Graves’ bill supporting Coast Guard advances to Senate

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The U.S. House of Representatives on May 14 voted 376-16 to approve a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) to bolster and authorize federal funding for the U.S. Coast... Read more...

Comprehensive package to improve VA health care, benefits proposed by Moran, Bost

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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) on Tuesday unveiled the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, a 315-page... Read more...