WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act, originally introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on July 29, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers and adjust funding mechanisms for customer education initiatives overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill is driven by a need to strengthen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Health Insurance Transparency for Patients Act, originally introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on August 3, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to enhance transparency in health insurance by requiring issuers and Medicare Advantage organizations to publicly disclose specific information regarding coverage request rejections. This legislation responds to growing concerns about opaque denial processes in the health insurance  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act, originally introduced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on July 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to enhance health coverage for newborns by ensuring that parents receive adequate insurance support in the critical early days following childbirth. The proposed bill amends key health care laws, including the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- MCCOY CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY, Dubuque, Iowa, won a federal contract award for $148,040 from the U.S. Army, Saint Louis, Missouri, for new backhoe and new compact track loader. Contract Award Number: W912P926PA017; NAICS Code: 423810; Product Service Code (PSC): 3895; Solicitation Number: W912P926QA023; SBA - Small Business Set Aside - Total  more