WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- OSHKOSH DEFENSE, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $350,000 from the Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio. Contract Award Number: SPE7L326D61US; NAICS Code: 333310 ; Product Service Code (PSC): 25; Solicitation Number: SPE7L326U0638  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- MILWAUKEE VALVE, New Berlin, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $46,899 from the Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio, for industrial valve manufacturing. Contract Award Number: SPE7MC26V3847; NAICS Code: 332911; Product Service Code (PSC): 48; Solicitation Number: SPE7MC26T151L  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- OSHKOSH DEFENSE, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $138,030 from the Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio, for industrial valve manufacturing. Contract Award Number: SPE7MC26P3318; NAICS Code: 332911; Product Service Code (PSC): 48; Solicitation Number: SPE7MC26T9142  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- S3 AERODEFENSE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $29,340 from the Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency, Richmond, Virginia, for mechanical power transmission equipment manufacturing. Contract Award Number: SPE4A526P7111; NAICS Code: 333613; Product Service Code (PSC): 30; Solicitation Number: SPE4A526T236Y  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- S3 AERODEFENSE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $33,990 from the Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio, for rubber and plastics hoses and belting manufacturing. Contract Award Number: SPE7M426V4993; NAICS Code: 326220; Product Service Code (PSC): 47; Solicitation Number: SPE7M426T276P  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- STATZ, Middleton, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $40,736 from the Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio,. Contract Award Number: SPE7M126P8625; NAICS Code: 333998 ; Product Service Code (PSC): 43; Solicitation Number: SPE7M126T163B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The BRRRRT Act, originally introduced by Rep. Abraham J. Hamadeh, R-Arizona, on July 20, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to direct the Secretary of Defense to implement stringent requirements regarding the management, preservation, and inventory of A-10 aircraft, with the intent to sustain operational capabilities through fiscal year 2033. The A-10 aircraft, renowned for their close air support and combat search and resc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, originally introduced by Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, on July 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation seeks to amend the Social Security Act in order to prevent child protective services from separating children from their parents solely due to poverty-related circumstances. The bill aims to address a critical issue in child welfare by acknowledging that economic hardship should not b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Permanent CBDC Ban Act, originally introduced by Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, on August 3, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or any Federal Reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The motivation behind the Permanent CBDC Ban Act stems from ongoing debates regarding the implications of digital currencies o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Right to IVF Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, on July 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to protect and expand access to assisted reproductive technology (ART) across the United States, ensuring individuals have the autonomy to make reproductive health choices without facing unnecessary state restrictions. The proposed act establishes comprehensive guidelines to safeguard a person's ri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Rise Up for Child Care Act, originally introduced by Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, on July 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to enhance the availability and affordability of childcare while investing specifically in home-based childcare services across the United States. The impetus for the bill lies in the growing demand for affordable childcare solutions as families continue to struggle with rising costs and limi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, on July 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This bill aims to enhance research, development, and commercialization related to plant cultivars and animal breeds through amendments to existing agricultural legislation. The proposed legislation seeks to allocate a minimum of $75 million annually for competitive research grants specifically focused   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The SHIELD Our Elections Act, originally introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, on July 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to prevent interference in federal elections and enhance safeguards against intimidation and harassment at polling places. The SHIELD Our Elections Act proposes significant reforms to protect the integrity of voting processes across the nation. It establishes a private right of action for in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Supreme Court Ethics Act, originally introduced by Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, on July 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation is designed to enhance judicial accountability by establishing a code of conduct for U.S. justices and judges, creating the Ethics Investigations Counsel, and mandating the public disclosure of recusal reasons. The Supreme Court Ethics Act aims to address growing concerns regarding the eth  more