WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Ernst, Smith to Honor Women in Agriculture * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo joined Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) in leading a bipartisan resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the critical contributions of women in agriculture. The Senate unanimously passed the resolution, which highlights th  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12033) on March 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton: * * * The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA): An Overview The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA; P.L. 107-252; 52 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.20901-21145) is perhaps the closest thing in federal law to a general election administration statute. It is (1) more wide-ranging in the topics it aims to addres  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has determined there is a reasonable indication that the domestic industry is materially injured by imports of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico. This determination, reached under the Tariff Act of 1930, follows allegations that these products are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation began after Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade filed a petition on Dec. 31, 2025. The group includes several organi  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued orders barring the importation of infringing nasal devices following the conclusion of a patent investigation. ITC determined to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against five companies found in default for violating the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation began on March 26, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Aardvark Medical Inc., Denton, Texas. The complaint alleged that several foreign   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate 12 C.F.R. Sec. 701.31, a regulation concerning nondiscrimination requirements. The League, representing 381 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia with more than 33 million members and combined assets exceeding $465 billion, emphasized that while nondiscrimination and fair l  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Councilman Louie Ungaro from a March 18, 2026, public witness day hearing on budget requests: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and Honorable Members of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. My name is Louie Ungaro, and I have the privilege of serving on the Muckleshoot Tribal Council an  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on March 20, 2026, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Each year, millions of Americans purchase tickets for live entertainment events, such as concerts, theatrical performances, and sporting events. Tickets for live events initially are sold in the primary market, i  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45770) on March 20, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Election Assistance Commission: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by American national government specialist Karen L. Shanton. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent federal agency that is charged with helping election officials to improve the administration of elections and voter  more