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The Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, H.R. 1618, has been passed by the House of Representatives, aiming to promote precision agriculture through satellite connectivity. The bill was introduced by Rep. Latta (R-OH) and co-authored by Rep. Kelly (D-IL), with bipartisan support. The legislation requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has announced several major wins for servicemembers in Nevada that she helped pass in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation provides a 3.8% pay raise for troops, delivers for Nevada's national security installations, and benefits Nevada
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) has highlighted several key provisions in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that address the needs and interests of New Mexico's military families and communities. The bill includes a significant increase in defense spending, with $882.6 billion
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Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, successfully secured numerous provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will improve military readiness, increase funding for North Carolina military installations, protect the homeland, and strengthen alliances. The bill, which was recently
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North Carolina Senator Ted Budd has secured significant provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at boosting America's fighting force, increasing funding for North Carolina military installations, protecting the homeland, and strengthening alliances. The bill, which was recently voted to advance to the
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The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on a package that would rescind over $9.4 billion in federal funding for international aid and public media, including $8 billion from foreign aid programs and $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The legislation, which passed the House
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The FY2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, released by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, prioritizes air travel safety, housing assistance for vulnerable Americans, and infrastructure development. The bill aims to allocate $89.910 billion in discretionary funds, a 4.7% decrease from the FY2025
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Connecticut has become the latest state to adopt legislation for earned wage access services, following the lead of Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah, and Wisconsin, which have each introduced laws for these innovative financial services. The amendment to the state's existing small loan
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House Republicans are taking steps to ensure America's military superiority, protect financial privacy, and establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The legislation introduced by House Republicans prioritizes investments in defense, digital transactions, and innovation, while also addressing concerns about government control and surveillance. Key Takeaways: * The
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Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) has filed two amendments to the Senate-passed Republican reconciliation bill to protect access to Medicaid and food assistance for Granite Staters. The amendments aim to prevent Congress from passing the burden of cuts to these programs onto the state and to protect families struggling to make
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Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) has denounced the House Republicans' reconciliation bill, citing its far-reaching consequences for millions of Americans. The bill aims to gut Medicaid and strip health care from 16 million individuals, resulting in 51,000 deaths annually. Furthermore, it will lead to the closure of hospitals and
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As the twelve subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee hold hearings to examine the budget requests for federal spending in the upcoming fiscal year, the House has voted to pass the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (MilCon-VA), 2026. This legislation aims to provide the necessary resources
