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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, allocating $831.5 billion in discretionary funds. The measure advances the America First agenda, prioritizes military superiority, and adheres to the discretionary budget topline. The bill aims to enhance national security, care
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The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has emphasized the need for adequate funding to effectively oversee cosmetics and personal care products regulations. The US Senate's passage of the FDA Fiscal Year 2026 bill in the Senate Appropriations Committee includes essential funding for the implementation of the Modernization of
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In a rare display of bipartisanship, Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia has brought together Republicans and Democrats to pass legislation aimed at protecting veterans from foreclosure. The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, which has already passed the US House, seeks to help veterans using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart's long-standing effort to grant the Town of Miami Lakes a unique ZIP code has finally reached a milestone, as the U.S. House of Representatives passed his legislation, H.R. 672, for the third time. This move aims to alleviate issues with mail and package
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U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, has introduced legislation to prevent unaccredited claims representatives, also known as "claim sharks," from defrauding veterans of their benefits. Claim sharks charge veterans fees, often between $5,000 and $20,000, to help them
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Ahead of the House Appropriations Committee markup, 55 environmental organizations sent a letter to committee members opposing the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill aims to dismantle environmental agencies, introduce anti-environmental policies, and slash funding for crucial environmental programs. The organizations warn that the
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Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, a member of the Appropriations Committee and THUD subcommittee, has praised the passage of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill through the full committee markup stage. The bill, which will head to the House floor for a vote, includes funding for several infrastructure
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations released a statement criticizing the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill. House Democrats argue that the bill will increase costs for Americans by making it more difficult to access affordable housing and homeownership,
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The NOPAIN for Veterans Act, a bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), aims to increase veterans' access to non-opioid pain medications by reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) coverage of these medications. The legislation requires the VA to furnish and cover non-opioid pain management drugs
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Senate Republicans have been successful in passing significant legislation, including the Big Beautiful Bill and the GENIUS Act, but now face the challenge of cooperating with Democrats to fund the government before a potential government shutdown in September. Key Takeaways: * Senate Majority Leader John Thune credited the success of the
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A landmark financial services package, which includes the passage of the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This package blocks the creation of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in America and creates a clear framework for the growing proliferation of
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US President Donald Trump's plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting has been approved by the Republican-controlled Congress. The move, which achieves only a tiny fraction of the $1 trillion in annual savings pledged by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is seen as
