WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-299) on a resolution (H.Res. 722) which provides for consideration of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371) and a resolution (H.Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. The report was advanced by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, on Sept. 16, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-240) on the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act (H.R. 3426), which aims to amend Title 40 of the U.S. Code to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances and for other purposes. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 8, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 3426, the Courthouse Affordabil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym on Hostage Release: "Today Marks a New Dawn for the Middle East and the World." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued a statement after all 20 living hostages were released from Hamas' captivity following Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of President Trump's historic Middle East peace plan. "Today marks a new dawn for the Middle East and the world.   more