WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-152) on a resolution (H.Res. 499), which aims for the consideration of the Rescissions Act (H.R. 4). The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on June 11, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, under a closed rule. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-146) on the Baby Changing on Board Act (H.R. 248), which aims to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on June 6, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 248 is to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars. Backgr  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Procurement Policy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the General Services Administration and NASA have issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FAR-2025-0006) entitled "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws." This proposed rule aims to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure that government agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic. This   more