WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning proposed changes to the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (IL-OIB) program report. AFB's letter emphasizes the importance of transparent and comprehensive data collection for assessing the effectiveness of the program that serves older adults who are blind or have low vision. In its communicati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Falls Church, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity and enhanced worker protections amidst ongoing deregulatory efforts. AIHA represents professionals dedicated to occupational safety and health, and their comments address concerns related to several open rulemakings and interpretive p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak: A Year of Records * Customer-centric focus drives historic performance WASHINGTON - Underscoring the growing demand for Amtrak across the United States, the company closed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with record ridership and revenue - marking another year of growth and strong performance. These results were achieved alongside improvements in the customer experience, reinforcing Amtrak's   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Zinke Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Deadly Roadway Collisions and Expand Wildlife Migration Crossings * Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT) today introduced the Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act to make permanent the U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Program and authorize funding through 2031. The Wildlife Crossings Program is a compe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) asserting the urgency for regulatory reform on artificial intelligence (AI) to foster innovation and enhance national security. The letter, dated Oct. 27, outlines recommendations aimed at overcoming existing barriers that impede the effective deployment of AI technologies by federal agencies. Booz Allen emphasizes the critical importance  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Member Rep. James Walkinshaw * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomed Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) as an Associate Member for the 119th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 83 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. "I am thrilled to welcome Representative James Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Calls For Investigation to Assess and Prepare For Impacts Of An AI Bubble Burst On The Economy * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, has sent a letter to the Chair of the Federal Reserve and the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushing for an investigation into the e  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union Conserved * Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund; Member Services Uninterrupted ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 18, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration today placed Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union in Glassport, Pennsylvania, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while the NCUA works to resolve issues affe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) addressing proposed regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter, dated Oct. 27, 2025, seeks to support the FWS's efforts in revising regulations for species treated as listed due to similarity of appearance. In the letter, the foundation's Center for Regulatory Fre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Disability Belongs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, has addressed the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) urging the agency to retain the self-identification of disability form as part of its information collection requirements. The call is in response to a proposed revision published in the Federal Register in August aimed at updating regulations related to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In their public comment letter, Disability Be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families * November 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03) in introducing th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Thomas Stratmann, professor of economics at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy proposing actionable reforms to accelerate AI adoption and regulatory clarity for tribal governments. The professor advocates for granting tribal governments parity with states in federal AI governance policies, arguing that current systems often force tribes to route essential services through state st  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates Virginia BEAD Proposal Progress * The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that it has approved Virginia's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal. This achievement puts Virginia one step closer to securing federal funding to support broadband development in Virginia, including in rural underserved areas. In re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Health Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Stop Health Insurance Companies from Improperly Denying Claims Today, House health leaders urged the Trump Administration to tackle wrongful claim denials by group health plans and insurance companies and secure coverage for working people under the Employee Retirement  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing its views on the agency's proposed revisions to the Cadmium standard. The proposals aim to enhance employer compliance regarding respiratory protection requirements and to align rules with existing respiratory protection standards. The proposed changes include revisions to sections of OSHA'  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Senators from Accessing $500,000 Personal Windfalls of Taxpayer Money * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and 25 additional Democratic senators in introducing the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation to repeal a provision from the Senate government funding bill that would all  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul & Wyden Push Speaker Johnson to Follow Intent of Law, Schedule Votes on Senate-Passed Legislation to Undo Trump's Cost-Raising Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined together in pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to bring up for a vote three pieces of bipartisa  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Maxillofacial program at NMCSD restores form, function, and readiness * SAN DIEGO, Calif. Behind the doors of an operating room at Naval Medical Center San Diego, a team of medical and dental professionals are redefining what's possible in the treatment and restoration of patients with life-altering head and neck injuries. The Maxillofacial Restoration Program team at NMCSD is meticulously rebuild  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Alexandria, Virginia and Reshoring Initiative, Sarasota, Florida, have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining their vision for expanded career pathways and improved workforce readiness in the U.S. Both organizations emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to address current labor shortages in the manufacturing sector, which they believe is crucial for rekindling Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The News/Media Alliance (N/MA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding proposed regulatory reforms in artificial intelligence (AI). The N/MA emphasizes that the establishment of "smart" rules is crucial to maintaining American leadership in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. In its letter, N/MA supports the administration's commitment to innovation while highlighting the importance of robu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on the Epstein Files * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on his vote to release the Epstein files. "Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files. Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile, sex offender, and human trafficker. He abused, trafficked, and threatened over 1,000 girls some as young as 14 causing irreparable harm to their physical an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Remarks at Hearing on Innovation in Higher Education Without Accountability Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott delivered the following remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled "The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs." "Thank you, Mr. Chairma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on ED Offloading Core Responsibilities Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it signed six additional interagency agreements. "The Trump Administration cannot close a fed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Supports Bill to Release Epstein Files * Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in support of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the production and release of all documents from Epstein-related investigations and prosecutions, flight logs and travel records, records of government officials connected to Epstein, records of entities with ties to Epstei  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Rep. James Walkinshaw Ahead of House Vote to Release the Epstein Files Representative James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement ahead of the House vote to force Trump's Department of Justice to release the Epstein Files. "I will proudly vote YES to release the Epstein Files. From the start, Donald Trump's behavior around these documents has been strange, fra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes To Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting to release the Epstein files: "The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his conspirators have continuously asked for justice, accountability and transparency. And that is what today's vote was about. We must release these files to assure the American people that no  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36836) entitled "Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co. - Acquisition of Control - Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Co.": * * * During the shutdown of the federal government due to a lapse in appropriations from October 1, 2025, through November 12, 2025, all deadlines requiring the submission of materials to the Board, including the d  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Call on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote * WASHINGTON U.S. Sens Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distractions. Thei  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Garcia Introduce New Bill to Stop Apparent Bribery Involving Trump Ballroom Donations * Wealthy donors with business in front of Trump admin raise bribery concerns Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out pay-to-play opportunities involving public property primarily used by President or Vice President Bill Text (PDF) | Bill Two-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator  more