WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * AI Caucus Co-Chair Beyer Response To Trump's AI Order * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, today issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order targeting state regulations on artificial intelligence: "President Trump's AI order is an attempt to kill responsible safety reforms passed by states, which would create  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Army launches Initiative to modernize garrison food service By Michael Vicory, Mission and Installation Contracting Command JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (December 11, 2025) -- The U.S. Army launched the Dining Excellence Initiative, or DINEX, today to modernize food service operations across Army training installations. A combined endeavor between the Mission and Instal  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Committee Advances Education Bills Intended to Improve Transparency and Access Today, the Committee passed a series of bills that aim improve access and transparency in higher education. "We are all aware of the polls that show that many believe that college is not worth the cost. The solution should not be to ignore  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS, PROTECT HEALTHCARE ACCESS * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to take up the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to rein in the abusive practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen of drug pricing. The bipartisan legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is extending the temporary control of the synthetic cannabinoid MDMB-4en-PINACA, keeping the substance in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This order continues the regulatory, civil and criminal penalties for anyone handling the compound. The Administrator of the DEA issued the order to extend the drug's temporary Schedule I status for one year. This ensures controls remain in place until D  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has extended the temporary schedule I placement of the synthetic cannabinoid Cumyl-Pegaclone, also known as SGT-151, for an additional year, keeping the substance under the strictest level of federal control. The extension continues the schedule I restrictions originally imposed on December 12, 2023. The classification means that anyone who manufactures, distributes, imports, exports, researches, or po  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Vote to Pass 2026 National Defense Authorization Act including Outbound Investment Review * WASHINGTONToday, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding her vote to pass the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, including an outbound investment review requirement: "I supported the National Defense Authorization Act which makes major in  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Votes No on PERMIT Act, Sounds Alarm on Chesapeake Bay Harms * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, voted against H.R. 3893, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. She also spoke on the House floor in opposition to the legislation's specific provisions that undermine   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Final National Defense Bill Provides Long-Overdue Check to Trump Budget and Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the final FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This marks the 65th consecutive year the House has passed the annual defense bill. To watch Courtney's floor speec  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Himes Votes to National Defense Authorization Act Today, the House of Representatives passed the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which advances funding and other priorities for the intelligence community, and which Congressman Jim Himes helped to negotiate in his role as Ranking Member  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Votes to Pass Intelligence and Defense Priorities * Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which advances funding and other priorities for the intelligence community, and which Congressman Jim Himes helped to negotiate in his role as Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee. The IAA was included in t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans * Watch Rep. Kiggans' speech at the Leadership press conference here. Washington, D.C. Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) secured a number of wins for military families, shipyard  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement Ahead of Critical Health Care Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement ahead of a vote on a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits proposed by Senate Democrats. The credits are set to expire at the end of the year  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on House Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I'm glad that the Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement Regarding Aviation Safety Provision in Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the aviation safety provision in the final, conferenced Fiscal Year 2026 defense bill: "I was proud to work alongside the families of those who lost loved ones in the January 29 crash  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Care, Benefits, and Support for America's Veterans * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced a bipartisan package of four bills that strengthen veterans' health, improve access to care, support veteran-owned small businesses, and connect veterans and their families with trusted resources. Together, these bills provide practical, targeted solution  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Give Troops a Pay Raise, Support Ukraine and NATO Allies, and Rein in Trump-Hegseth Pentagon Power Grab * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing a pay raise for troops, supporting Ukraine and NATO allies to counter Russian aggression, and repealing the outdated 1991 Gulf War and 2002 Iraq Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on the FY26 NDAA * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA): "While the FY26 NDAA is not a perfect bill and contains provisions I oppose, it represents a significant step forward in raising pay for service membe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Markup of Education Bills that Increase Transparency Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 6392, 6472, 6498, and 6502. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Today, we are here to mark up four ed  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Religious Liberty Commission Hosts Fourth Hearing on Religious Liberty in the Military * DALLAS, TX - Yesterday, the Religious Liberty Commission hosted its fourth hearing to discuss religious liberty issues in the Military, including the perspectives of servicemembers, chaplains, and veterans, as well as state and local religious liberty issues. The hearing's objectives included understanding the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Restore Standard Rulemaking Procedures at Federal Agencies * Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, legislation to bring transparency, accountability, and public input to federal agency consent decrees and settlement agreements. Currently, activist groups leverage behind-closed-doors lawsuits to press  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire's Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Advances Through the Committee Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire's (VA-05) legislation, the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, was included in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands' legislative hearing. Senator Tim Kaine (VA) leads the companion legislation in the U.S. Senate with Senator Mark Warner  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Applauds Senate Introduction of His Bill to Support Family Farmers and Grow Agritourism * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Agritourism Caucus and primary sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, released the following statement after Senate introduction of a companion to Rep. Subramanyam's bill: "I thank Senators  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Votes to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for Almost a Million Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) joined members from both parties in voting to repeal President Trump's executive order that stripped union rights from almost one million federal workers. "This administration has lived up to their promise to make federal workers  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes for Defense Bill for FY26 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the final passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 : "The FY26 NDAA provides support to servicemembers, guarantees the defense of the American people, and invests in shipbuilding and our national security. This   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes to Send Trump Impeachment Inquiry to Judiciary Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting No on the Republican Motion to Table H.Res. 939, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors: "During his first term in office, I voted twice to impeach Donald Trump for his abuse   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Block Merkley's Bill to Prevent War with Venezuela * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of his Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, which would block federal funds from being used for military actions in Venezuela: "As the Constitution so clearly says,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Three Vindman-Led Efforts as Part of Bipartisan Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, today voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation included three Vindman-led provisions to strengthen support for   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes to Give Troops Well-Deserved Pay Raise, Invest in Military Readiness * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee released the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. "This bipartisan bill delivers real investments in readin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11382) on Dec. 10, 2025, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * The Voting Rights Act of 1965 at 60 Years: Key Supreme Court Decisions Shaping the Law Today The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) turned 60 this year. On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the VRA into law "[t]o enforce the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution." Since its enactment  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Calls Out OPM Director Kupor for Misleading, Deplorable Comments on Federal Workforce Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement responding to U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor's misleading claim that nearly 97% of departing federal workers "voluntarily" left civil service rather than being coerced by the Trump  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds House Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders signed by President Trump and restore collective bargaining rights and wor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Failed Vote to Preserve Health Care for Millions of Americans * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the statement below after voting to preserve the health care tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year. The legislation, which would have extended these tax credits for three years, failed to advance in the Republican-led Senate by a vote o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Wins for Virginia in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, voted in favor of the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This legislation includes  more