WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer Applauds President Trump's Health Transparency House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump's physician, Dr. Sean Barbarella, released a summary of his advanced imaging results: "President Trump and his administration   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer Applauds President Trump's Termination of Biden Executive Actions Signed by Autopen House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today applauded President Donald Trump's announcement that executive actions signed by President Biden using an autopen have been terminated: "I applaud Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McGarvey Condemns Trump Administration's Immoral Decision to Slash Federal Funds for Housing Assistance as Kentucky Sees Freezing Conditions * WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, calling out the Trump administration's callous decision to slash 70 percent of f  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Dec. 3 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Researcher Leads Global Bee Conservation Efforts 20,000. That's the number of described bee species worldwide. In tropical Costa Rica, there are almost 700. And Kentucky is home to approximately 400 bee species, according to the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves. With these bees working as powerful pollinators to support crop production, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Associate Professor Dr. V  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-327) on a bill (H.R. 2846), which aims to amend Title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries, certain leave provided under Title 10 of the U.S. Code to commissioned officers of the Army or their beneficiaries. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 3, 2025.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-352) on the Give Kids a Chance Act (H.R. 1262), which aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 31, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1262 provides the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with additional authority to require pediatri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-331) on the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3302), which aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 3302 would reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative through Fiscal Year 2030. Background and Need for Legislation The Hea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-325) on the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2493), which aims to reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2493 would reauthorize grant programs for rural health care services outreach, rural health network development, and small healt  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-342) on the Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act (H.R. 5163), which aims to prohibit camping on public property in the District of Columbia. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 14, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation This bill amends D.C. Code (sec. 22-3302; Unlawful entry on property.) to impose a fine of not more than $500, or impri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-351) on the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act (H.R. 689), which aims to require each federal agency to evaluate its current permitting system to determine whether it could be effectively replaced by a permitting by rule system. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 28, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 689, the "  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 --The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-341) on a bill (H.R. 5242), which aims to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 14, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 5242 repeals the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 (IRAA; title III of the Comprehensive Youth Just  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-326) on the Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act (H.R. 5172), which aims to increase the mandatory minimum sentences applicable to certain crimes in the District of Columbia. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 5172 changes the mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines in D.C. Code com  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Dec. 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * International Affairs Students Present Research at ISA-Midwest Conference * November 20 th, 2025, four students travelled to St. Louis, Missouri, with Professor Timothy Rich. T wo of the students presented their research, funded by Faculty Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) grants, at the annual International Studies A ss ociation (ISA) Midwest Conference. International Affairs major Lydia   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Improve Transparency and Accountability in the Federal Workforce & Agencies The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and passed eleven bills to reform procedures in the federal workforce to promote greater transparency and bring accountability to fede  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Barr-Led Bill to Curb Opioid Deaths * Washington, D.C. This week, President Trump signed legislation boosting funding to an opioid recovery grant program, authored and championed by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY). First enacted in 2018, the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act created a targeted funding stream for treatment reco  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Dec. 3 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * HDI grant to advance employer engagement strategies in vocational rehabilitation By Erin Wickey, Research Communications The University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (HDI) received $3.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support a nationwide effort to engage employers and improve job opportunities for people with disabilities. The "Training Innovation Project (TIP  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Dec. 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, December 2 through Saturday, December 20. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, December 2 7 p.m.: Planetarium Show : Celebrations for a Long Wi  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Dec. 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU to recognize fall 2025 graduates on Dec. 12 * Western Kentucky University's five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies next Friday (December 12). During the Fall 2025 recognition ceremonies at Diddle Arena, WKU will confer 1,040 degrees - 10 doctoral, 206 master's, four specialist, 761 bachelor's and 59 associate - as well as 160 undergraduate an  more