Economy

Rounds bill to help veterans starting small businesses compete in overseas markets

Hoping to help veterans who transition to small business owners, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced a bill to make…

7 years ago

McMorris Rodgers leads bipartisan, bicameral bill to extend funding for Rural Schools Program

Communities facing declining revenues from timber production would see relief under legislation led by U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)…

7 years ago

Curbelo and Hoeven’s bipartisan, bicameral bill creates energy-efficiency grants for nonprofits

Nonprofits would have access to grants designed to improve energy efficiency and generate renewable energy under bipartisan, bicameral legislation recently…

7 years ago

House unanimously passes Katko bill to help prevent insider threats to air travel

The House unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday led by U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) to improve airport security and eliminate…

7 years ago

Hultgren bill would hold Chinese govt. officials accountable for limiting access to Tibet

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) introduced a bill earlier this month that would deny Chinese government officials access to the…

7 years ago

Comstock bill redirects campaign fund balance to tackle childhood diseases

Legislation introduced recently by U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) would ramp up federal funding for the National Institutes of Health…

7 years ago

Purple Heart recipients would be eligible for full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits under Rounds bill

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) is leading the bipartisan legislative effort in the Senate for Purple Heart recipients to be…

7 years ago

More seniors could afford to live independently in safer homes under Poliquin bill

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) would make home modifications more affordable and help seniors remain mobile…

7 years ago

House passes Wenstrup bill to streamline VA staff recruiting, retention programs

The House approved legislation last week introduced by U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) to help retain top-notch employees at the…

7 years ago

Comstock, Lance, Meehan voice concerns with Trump administration’s budget request

U.S. Reps. Barbara Comstock (R-VA), Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA) voiced concerns about the budget request submitted to…

7 years ago

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