WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-151) on a resolution (H.Res. 489), which aims to provide for the consideration of several bills, including those prohibiting non-citizens from voting in District of Columbia elections, requiring D.C. to comply with federal immigration laws, addressing law enforcement discipline in D.C. and the HALT Fentanyl Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, on June 9, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-26) on the Tornado Observations Research and Notification Assessment for Development Of Operations Act (S. 258), which aims to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather. The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on June 2, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 258, the Tornado Observations Research and Notifi  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received a public comment letter from a coalition of state officials expressing strong support for the proposal to reissue and modify Nationwide Permits (NWPs) under the Clean Water Act. The states involved include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and the A  more