WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-245) on the No New Burma Funds Act (H.R. 4423), which aims to continue the pause on disbursements and financing commitments to Burma. The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 8, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 4423, the No New Burma Funds Act, was introduced on July 15, 2025, by Democratic Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05). H.R. 4423 mandates that th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-255) on a resolution (H.Res. 682), which aims to provide for consideration of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026 (H.R. 3838) Stop Illegal Entry Act (H.R. 3486). The report was advanced by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, on Sept. 9, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for cons  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-255) on a resolution (H.Res. 682), which aims to provide for consideration of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026 (H.R. 3838) Stop Illegal Entry Act (H.R. 3486). The report was advanced by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, on Sept. 9, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) 194. Mace (SC): Provides that statutory exceptions to DoD Buy A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff on Release of Israeli Hostages * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: "Today Georgians and the whole world celebrate the freedom of Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza. I remain in awe of their families, their refusal to despair, and their advocacy. For those finally able to   more