WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Celebrates Start of FIFA World Cup, Highlights Kansas City's Global Stage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Sharice Davids marked the start of the FIFA World Cup with remarks on the U.S. House floor (link is external), celebrating Kansas City's role as one of the tournament's host cities. Beginning this week, Kansas City will host six matches and serve as the home base for four nation  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ac  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13242) by transportation policy specialists Ben Goldman and John Frittelli. Here are excerpts: * * * Major Railroad Mergers and Acquisitions On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) announced that it had agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). If the transaction is approved, it would reduce the number of U.S. Class I railroads - defined as having annual operating   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Increase American Home Building Efficiency * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46), as well as Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), introduced the Build American Efficiency Act, legislation to help home builders and manufacturer  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Have the Tools to Eradicate the New World Screwworm * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax's Wake Up America with Sharla McBride and Marc Lotterto discuss eradicating the New World Screwworm, funding DHS and Border Patrol, and the work being done to support Kansas agriculture and lower input costs. Click her  more