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House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Sets Jan. 7 Hearing on Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce" at 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2026, at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* Mr. Surya Kolluri, Head of TIAA Institute
* Ms. Ken Levine, Executive Director of Global Retirement Strategy, RTX
* Dr. Nari Rhee, Director of the Retirement Security Program, UC Berkeley Labor Center
* Mr. Wayne Chopus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insured Retirement Institute
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce" at 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2026, at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* Mr. Surya Kolluri, Head of TIAA Institute
* Ms. Ken Levine, Executive Director of Global Retirement Strategy, RTX
* Dr. Nari Rhee, Director of the Retirement Security Program, UC Berkeley Labor Center
* Mr. Wayne Chopus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insured Retirement Institute
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Original text here: https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=412971
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strike and Seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's Former President
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2026:
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strike and Seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's former President
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's unauthorized military strike in Venezuela, carried out without
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2026:
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strike and Seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's former President
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's unauthorized military strike in Venezuela, carried out withoutcongressional approval, which reportedly resulted in the seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's former President, and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to reports, both were taken into U.S. custody and transported to the United States to face criminal charges, raising serious concerns about the Administration's adherence to the Constitution and the grave national security consequences of initiating military action against a sovereign nation without authorization from Congress.
"While Maduro has inflicted real harm on the people of Venezuela, including collaborating with drug traffickers and terrorists, no president--especially Donald Trump--has the authority to bypass Congress to launch military strikes against a sovereign nation, while brazenly admitting that controlling Venezuela's oil is part of his motivation. We have been down this road before, and it led to a disastrous, decades-long war in Iraq driven by oil and lies and I will not stand idly by as this president attempts to drag our nation into another endless conflict.
Just last month, Congress repealed two separate authorizations of military force in Iraq, but Donald Trump once again chose to unilaterally attack, and ignore Congress' Constitutional role. It is Congress that authorizes such force, and Trump's abuse of power demands a serious and immediate response from Congressional members of both parties. Donald Trump has now gone so far as to publicly boast about his detention of Nicolas Maduro and his wife and to suggest that he can unilaterally determine who governs Venezuela or even claim authority to run the country himself. That is not strength. It is reckless, delusional, and extremely dangerous.
During Donald Trump's first term, I called for his impeachment under then Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He was impeached twice, yet escaped accountability due to a lack of Republican support. Today, many Democrats have understandably questioned whether impeachment is possible again under the current political reality. I am reconsidering that view. Even if Republicans refuse to act, Democrats cannot remain silent or passive in the face of actions this extreme from this Administration.
What we are witnessing is an unprecedented escalation of an unlawful invasion, the detention of foreign leaders, and a president openly asserting power far beyond what the Constitution allows. Democrats must take a firm stand against this abuse of authority. We cannot normalize it. We cannot excuse it. And we cannot allow any president to place himself above the Constitution, Congress, or the rule of law."
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Original text here: https://democrats-financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=414082
Committee Releases Conferenced CJS, E&W, and Interior Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Committee Releases Conferenced CJS, E&W, and Interior Bills
Continuing its work to advance regular order and deliver results for the American people, the House Appropriations Committee today released the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Negotiated and delivered on a bipartisan, bicameral basis, the conferenced legislation makes targeted Fiscal Year 2026 investments
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Committee Releases Conferenced CJS, E&W, and Interior Bills
Continuing its work to advance regular order and deliver results for the American people, the House Appropriations Committee today released the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Negotiated and delivered on a bipartisan, bicameral basis, the conferenced legislation makes targeted Fiscal Year 2026 investmentsto bolster U.S. energy dominance and nuclear deterrence, strengthen law enforcement and efforts to combat illicit drugs, expand access to critical minerals, and support wildland firefighters and responsible land management. The three-bill package reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility, public safety, and national security while delivering full-year funding that takes partisan shutdown leverage off the table.
Chairman Tom Cole said, "President Trump set an important foundation by signing three appropriations bills into law in November, and we are carrying that momentum into the new year. This bipartisan, bicameral package reflects steady progress toward completing FY26 funding responsibly. It invests in priorities crucial to the American people: making our communities safer, supporting affordable and reliable energy, and responsibly managing vital resources. It also delivers critical community projects nationwide, along with investments in water infrastructure, ports, and flood control that protect localities and keep commerce moving. Developed through committee-led negotiations and thoughtful deliberation, this package demonstrates how an accountable process produces strong policy. I commend our Cardinals for their leadership in producing a measure that turns priorities into action and puts America first."
Background:
* By moving these next three bills forward, this measure keeps the Committee on track to complete all 12 FY26 appropriations bills.
* Gone are the days of bloated, backroom omnibuses. Thanks to Republican governance, funding decisions will move through a deliberate, member-driven process that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and timely consideration.
* Differences between the House and Senate versions of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies; and Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bills were reconciled through bipartisan, bicameral negotiations led by House and Senate appropriators.
* The package contains no poison pills.
* Legacy riders protecting the lives of unborn children and the right to bear arms are maintained.
* This package is part of an agreement that keeps total FY26 spending below the level projected under the current continuing resolution, delivering real savings for American taxpayers.
* Full-year appropriations are necessary to implement Republican priorities aligned with the Trump Administration.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Text of the three-bill package is available here (https://rules.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/rules.house.gov/files/documents/cds92500.PDF).
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Bill Summary (https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/final-fy26-cjs-minibus-summary.pdf)
Community Project Funding (https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/fy26-cjs-cpf-table.pdf)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Bill Summary (https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/final-fy26-energy-water-minibus-summary.pdf)
Community Project Funding (https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/fy26-energy-and-water-development-and-related-agencies-cpf-table.pdf)
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Bill Summary (https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/final-fy26-interior-environment-and-related-agencies-minibus-summary.pdf)
Community Project Funding (https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/fy26-interior-environment-and-related-agencies-cpf-table_0.pdf)
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Original text here: https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/committee-releases-conferenced-cjs-ew-and-interior-bills
Committee on Small Business Announces January Hearing Schedule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Announces January Hearing Schedule
Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its January hearing schedule.
Full Committee Hearing: "A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape"
* Date & Time: Wednesday, January 7th at 10:00 AM ET
* Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building
Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee Hearing: "Empowering
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Announces January Hearing Schedule
Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its January hearing schedule.
Full Committee Hearing: "A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape"
* Date & Time: Wednesday, January 7th at 10:00 AM ET
* Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building
Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee Hearing: "EmpoweringRural America Through Investment in Innovation"
* Date & Time: Wednesday, January 21st at 10:00 AM ET
* Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building
Full Committee Hearing: "Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship"
* Date & Time: Thursday, January 22nd at 2:00 PM ET
* Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building
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Original text here: https://smallbusiness.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=407360
Chairman Westerman Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the EXPLORE Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Westerman Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the EXPLORE Act
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the "Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act" becoming law. The EXPLORE Act is landmark, bipartisan legislation that transformed access and outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Westerman Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the EXPLORE Act
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the "Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act" becoming law. The EXPLORE Act is landmark, bipartisan legislation that transformed access and outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"I'm proud to havechampioned the EXPLORE Act, which was first-of-its-kind outdoor recreation legislation designed to expand access and recreation opportunities on our beautiful public lands and waters. I am thrilled to see all the ways it has enhanced Americans' enjoyment of the outdoors a year after its passage. As we enter America's 250th year, I encourage every American to get outside and explore all that our public lands and waters have to offer."
Background
America's vast public lands and waters offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including biking, camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, recreational shooting, rock climbing, skiing, and much more. The EXPLORE Act highlighted this by:
* Improving public land access for sportsmen and women by creating new target shooting ranges.
* Modernizing technology to improve visitor experiences, such as increasing broadband connectivity and creating digital recreation passes.
* Streamlining the permitting process and reducing fees for small businesses.
* Protecting rock climbing in iconic places and creating new long-distance bike trails.
* Restoring campgrounds and modernizing infrastructure.
* Supporting gateway communities by addressing housing shortages and outdated infrastructure.
* Improving accessibility for military service members, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and kids.
Chairman Westerman, alongside the late U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, introduced the bipartisan EXPLORE Act at the end of November of 2023. It passed the House of Representatives in April 2024 unanimously and the Senate unanimously in December 2024. The EXPLORE Act was signed into law in January 2025.
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Original text here: https://naturalresources.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=418537
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Milestone Protecting American Workers and Businesses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Milestone Protecting American Workers and Businesses
Today marks a vital step in the effort to ensure that American workers and businesses will no longer be targeted by foreign tax regimes, thanks to a new agreement negotiated by the Trump Administration. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Milestone Protecting American Workers and Businesses
Today marks a vital step in the effort to ensure that American workers and businesses will no longer be targeted by foreign tax regimes, thanks to a new agreement negotiated by the Trump Administration. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman JasonSmith (R-Missouri) issued the following joint statement:
"Today marks another significant milestone in putting America First and unwinding the Biden Administration's unilateral global tax surrender.
"What started on day one with President Trump's executive order nullifying Democrats' America-last tax commitments led to congressional Republicans drafting retaliatory measures in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to protect our companies and workers.
"Back in June we agreed to remove those measures from the bill when the G7 publicly committed to respecting U.S. tax sovereignty. We warned at the time that we stand ready to revive retaliatory measures if other parties slow walk implementation of that agreement. That warning remains today as the work of implementing this milestone now begins.
"We applaud the tireless work of the Trump Administration to ensure that the G7 commitment was adopted by over 140 countries. This step was made possible by great cooperation between the Executive Branch and Legislative Branch to prioritize American companies and workers. Today shows that true America First leadership works.
"This landmark step in reversing Democrats' global tax surrender should serve as an example to other countries. If they delay or slow walk implementing their commitments into their domestic laws, Congress remains willing and able to take immediate action. Congressional Republicans will continue to work vigilantly to preserve these gains, protecting our companies and workers against future attempts to weaken the United States."
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Original text here: https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/chairman-crapo-and-chairman-smith-applaud-trump-administration-for-international-tax-milestone-protecting-american-workers-and-businesses
Chairman Comer: Minnesota Governor Walz Can't Run From Accountability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Comer: Minnesota Governor Walz Can't Run from Accountability
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dropping out of the governor's race in the wake of the billion-dollar fraud scandal on his watch:
"Massive fraud of taxpayer dollars occurred on Tim Walz's watch. He's either complicit in this theft or grossly incompetent
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Comer: Minnesota Governor Walz Can't Run from Accountability
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dropping out of the governor's race in the wake of the billion-dollar fraud scandal on his watch:
"Massive fraud of taxpayer dollars occurred on Tim Walz's watch. He's either complicit in this theft or grossly incompetentin preventing it. Though Tim Walz is not running for governor again, he cannot run from accountability. The House Oversight Committee demands that he appear for a public hearing on February 10 to expose this fraud and begin the process of accountability. The American people deserve answers, and they deserve them now."
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating the extensive money laundering and fraud in Minnesota's social services programs that has been uncovered by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota. Chairman Comer has called on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to provide documents, communications, and records about widespread fraud that occurred under their watch. He has also called on them to appear for a public hearing on February 10, 2026.
Chairman Comer has also requested the U.S. Department of the Treasury provide all relevant Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to support the Committee's investigation into fraud in Minnesota. Chairman Comer has also requested transcribed interviews with several Minnesota state officials.
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Original text here: https://oversight.house.gov/release/chairman-comer-minnesota-governor-walz-cant-run-from-accountability/
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sister's Home Style Entrees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sister's Home Style Entrees
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Sister's Home Style Entrees of Humboldt County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
"Sister's Home Style Entrees has served up success with
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sister's Home Style Entrees
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Sister's Home Style Entrees of Humboldt County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
"Sister's Home Style Entrees has served up success withhard work, dedication, and a whole lot of elbow grease," said Chair Ernst. "What began in Deb Davis' kitchen has simmered into a powerhouse operation that continues to warm hearts and homes across Iowa."
Founded in 2011 by Deb Davis, Sister's Home Style Entrees began as a simple effort to provide home-cooked meals to loved ones. Today, the small business continues to prepare nutritious frozen meals for folks across Iowa and neighboring states. Now owned by Mary Catherine Ferry following Deb's retirement, Sister's HomeStyle Entrees stands as a powerful example of how a heartfelt idea, guided by strong leadership, can grow into an essential service.
Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award.
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Original text here: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=ED270516-E501-4ADD-8C9B-BAB0A7E9C47A
