U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) is calling for thousands of non-confidential reports compiled by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to be made available to the public, and legislation he introduced on Tuesday seeks to put that change into effect. “Let’s Read more…
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) would accelerate the federal government’s transition to cloud-based computing, reducing wasteful spending and boosting security. Under the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act, savings realized by federal agencies from streamlining IT systems, Read more…
Rob Portman
The federal regulatory process would see its first major reforms in 70 years, providing greater certainty to American businesses and consumers, under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) on Wednesday. “When I visit a factory or small Read more…
In an effort to hold the federal government accountable for runaway spending, legislation reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on Wednesday would curb spending on government programs that was not authorized by Congress. The Unauthorized Spending Accountability (USA) Read more…
Some American first responders traveling to natural disasters abroad could have passport fees waived under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Barbara Comstock (R-VA), Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Ed Royce (R-CA) on Wednesday. The First Responders Passport Act would give Read more…
Mimi Walters
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mimi Walters (R-CA) on Wednesday would reform Food and Drug Administration regulations to ensure low-risk medical devices aren’t subjected to unnecessary high-risk classifications. The Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act, H.R. 2144, would reform FDA Read more…
Coins would be minted with steel rather than minerals imported from outside the country to help reduce costs under bipartisan legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH). The Cents and Sensibility Act would require pennies, nickels, dimes and Read more…
Youth aging out of foster care would have more access to affordable housing without increasing federal spending under legislation reintroduced on Monday by U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH). The Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act would allow minors to apply for Read more…
Reforms would be made to help the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) reduce partisanship and better oversee campaign finance laws under bipartisan legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH). The Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act, which Renacci introduced Read more…
Legislation led by U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) would help former inmates re-enter the workforce by limiting federal contractors’ ability to inquire about criminal histories. The Fair Chance Act would prohibit Read more…