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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has introduced the Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to expedite arms sales to U.S. partners in the Middle East that have normalized relations with Israel. The legislation seeks to narrow the timeline for congressional consideration after arms sales are accepted,
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The US Congress is considering the CBP SPACE Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving trade and travel security through the nation's seaports. The bill, reintroduced by Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), would require Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to work collaboratively with seaports to ensure the secure handling
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Earl "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) have co-led the introduction of the bipartisan PBM Reform Act, legislation aimed at protecting patients and independent pharmacies from the harmful business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bill seeks to crack down on abusive practices by
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has issued a scathing statement on the passage of the Republicans' reconciliation bill, highlighting the bill's devastating consequences for millions of Americans. According to Dingell, the bill will rip healthcare away from 17 million people, make the biggest cuts to food assistance ever, and
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) expressed her frustration after being denied entry to an ICE facility on Montana Ave. in El Paso, Texas. This incident occurred despite giving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 24 hours' notice, as required by law. The Congresswoman had planned to conduct her
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, co-chairs of the bipartisan Caucus to End Youth Vaping, have led a bipartisan effort to call on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take stronger action against illegal e-cigarette products that are fueling youth nicotine addiction. The lawmakers have expressed concern over
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Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chemung County has been awarded $248,815 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Chemung Canal Connector, a 7-mile connection between the Lackawanna Trail and the Catharine Valley Trail. The funds will be used to construct a pedestrian and bicycle trail that will
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Representatives Mike Lawler, Josh Riley, and Kristen McDonald Rivet have introduced the Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act, aimed at enhancing conservation efforts and equipping farmers with new tools to improve soil health, productivity, and reduce harmful emissions. The bill updates the Food Security Act of 1985 to
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The United States' diplomatic corps faces unique challenges, from navigating complex foreign landscapes to confronting espionage and hostile threats. To address this, Chairman Mike Lawler (NY-17) of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa has introduced the Protecting American Diplomats Act. This legislation requires
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House lawmakers on Friday blocked the largest tax hike in American history, passing the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBB, which delivers historic tax relief to middle- and working-class families, strengthens Medicaid, lowers energy costs, and secures the US-Mexico border. The bill now heads to
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House Republicans rushed through the "Betrayed for Billionaires Bill," a multi-trillion-dollar deficit explosion that strips healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans to fund tax breaks for billionaires and corporate handouts, while Democrats and two Republicans voted against the legislation. The bill's passage, which was
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Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride has written an op-ed in the Delaware News Journal, warning of the devastating impact of the Republican budget on the state's residents. The budget, passed by the House of Representatives, threatens to dismantle critical services that tens of thousands of Delawareans rely on, including
