Congressional leaders applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation on Tuesday that would reform and modernize the nation’s chemical safety laws. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, S. 697, which would amend the Toxic Control Substances Read more…

The IRS heeded calls from U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) and U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) on Monday to allow groups like Ohio Delphi Retirees to receive premium assistance. The IRS previously announced that it would not meet a July Read more…

President Barack Obama signed legislation into law on Friday that U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) authored to protect Native American children in the tribal foster care system. The Native American Children’s Safety Act, S. 184/H.R. 1168, which U.S. Rep. Kevin Read more…

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) toured three Erie, Pennsylvania, public schools on Thursday to discuss legislation he introduced that would enable municipalities to access private activity bonds (PABs) to finance infrastructure improvements. The Public Buildings Renewal Act, H.R. 5361, also Read more…

Legislation recently introduced by U.S Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC) would require members of the House of Representatives to post records of taxpayer-funded travel expenses on official websites to promote transparency. The Taxpayer-Funded Travel Transparency Act, H.R. 5336, would require members Read more…

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee recently advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) to enhance the strength and efficacy of FEMA disaster assistance response. The National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act, S. 2971, Read more…

U.S. Reps. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Fred Upton (R-MI) continued their yearlong quest for information related to appropriations for the Affordable Care Act’s Basic Health Program on Tuesday. Brady, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Upton, Read more…

U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) introduced legislation on Thursday that would require a comprehensive strategy to expand the role of women in global peace negotiations and conflict prevention talks. The bipartisan Women, Peace and Security Act, H.R. 5332, would provide Read more…

The House Judiciary Committee recently approved legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Mimi Walters (R-CA) to establish specific visa categories to employ non-immigrants in U.S. film and television production. The Oversee Visa Integrity with Stakeholder Advisories (O-VISA) Act, H.R. 3636, which Read more…