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Reps. Carson and Wittman Introduce Bipartisan Bill for National Young Adult Cancer Strategy

Reps. Carson and Wittman Introduce Bipartisan Bill for National Young Adult Cancer Strategy

Reps. André Carson (D-Ind.) and Rob Wittman (R-Va.) have introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to establish the Asal Sayas National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers Act. This bill aims to create the first national strategy specifically addressing cancers in adults aged 18 to 49. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is leading a national effort to gather support for this bill, encouraging patients, caregivers, advocates, and organizations to sign up and help ensure its passage. The proposed legislation would mandate the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a comprehensive strategy within 18 months of the bill becoming law. This strategy would involve mapping current research, launching a national education campaign to raise awareness of symptoms and risk factors, setting research priorities for causes, biomarkers, early detection, and new treatments, and reducing barriers to clinical trial participation for young adults. Companion legislation was previously introduced in ...

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. Introduces EMS SUPPORT Act of 2026 to Fund Emergency Medical Services

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. Introduces EMS SUPPORT Act of 2026 to Fund Emergency Medical Services

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has introduced the EMS SUPPORT Act of 2026. This proposed legislation aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program. The grants would be allocated for various critical needs within Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations, including facility upgrades, equipment procurement, personnel training, and general services. According to Congressman Kean, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals receive the highest level of care from qualified first responders equipped with optimal resources during medical emergencies. Clinton Councilman Ross Traphagan, also a Trustee of South Branch Emergency Services, expressed strong support for the bill, highlighting the increasing challenges faced by EMS agencies nationwide, such as rising operational costs, staffing shortages, and the financial burden of maintaining life-saving equipment and ambulances.

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff for breaking decorum after a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Representative Brad Schneider Votes to Pass Major Richard Star Act for Combat-Injured Veterans

Representative Brad Schneider Votes to Pass Major Richard Star Act for Combat-Injured Veterans

Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) has voted to pass the bipartisan Major Richard Star Act, legislation he also co-sponsored and helped bring to a House vote through a discharge petition. The bill aims to allow combat-injured veterans to receive both retirement pay and disability compensation concurrently, without a reduction in retirement pay. Currently, veterans receiving combat-related special compensation and retirement pay face an offset in their retirement benefits. Schneider emphasized his commitment to fulfilling the nation's promises to veterans, citing his district's large veteran population and the presence of Naval Station Great Lakes. He described the bill's passage as a crucial step towards correcting a long-standing barrier preventing combat-injured veterans from accessing their full benefits. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration, with Schneider urging swift action to send it to the President's desk.

Mel Robbins Podcast Features Critical Women's Health Discussion on Breast Cancer Prevention

Mel Robbins Podcast Features Critical Women's Health Discussion on Breast Cancer Prevention

Mel Robbins Podcast Features Critical Women's Health Discussion on Breast Cancer Prevention

U.S. House Passes Seven Bipartisan Small-Business Bills to Streamline SBA Operations and Boost Manufacturing

U.S. House Passes Seven Bipartisan Small-Business Bills to Streamline SBA Operations and Boost Manufacturing

U.S. House Passes Seven Bipartisan Small-Business Bills to Streamline SBA Operations and Boost Manufacturing

Congressman Mark Harris Applauds House Passage of Major Veterans' Benefits Package on Veterans Day

Congressman Mark Harris Applauds House Passage of Major Veterans' Benefits Package on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) announced the House passage of H.R. 9237, known as the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This comprehensive legislative package comprises over 60 bipartisan bills designed to enhance veterans' benefits, improve access to healthcare, bolster support for military families, and modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The legislation also incorporates reforms aimed at reducing government bureaucracy and streamlining service delivery for veterans. Congressman Harris emphasized the nation's responsibility to ensure veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned, stating that the passage of this legislation on Veterans Day was particularly fitting for strengthening healthcare, expanding benefits for wounded veterans, and providing greater support for military families. He reiterated the commitment to uphold promises made to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. uniform.

Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a 'political spectacle’ that undermines US troops

Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a 'political spectacle’ that undermines US troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is contending that a rogue lawmaker is undermining American troops in war zones by targeting him with an impeachment effort over mere “policy disagreements.”

Senator Josh Hawley Attributes GOP Losses to Abandoning Working Class, Calls for Fasting and Prayer

Senator Josh Hawley Attributes GOP Losses to Abandoning Working Class, Calls for Fasting and Prayer

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has publicly attributed recent Republican election losses to the party's perceived abandonment of working-class Americans. Speaking at the Capitol, Senator Hawley criticized cuts to Medicaid, despite having voted in favor of legislation in July 2025 that the Congressional Budget Office estimated would reduce federal Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion over a decade. This legislation, a sweeping tax and spending law championed by President Trump, passed the Senate on a 50-50 tie, broken by Vice President JD Vance, with Senator Hawley's vote. Prior to his vote, Senator Hawley had been a vocal critic of Medicaid reductions, calling them 'morally wrong and politically suicidal' in a May 2025 New York Times opinion column. He ultimately supported the bill after negotiators included a $50 billion rural health fund and delayed certain Medicaid funding reductions. Following the election results, Senator Hawley also announced plans for a one-hour gathering for fasting and prayer ...

Senator Jerry Moran Urges Congress to Pass Aviation Safety Legislation Following Deadly Flight 5342 Crash

Senator Jerry Moran Urges Congress to Pass Aviation Safety Legislation Following Deadly Flight 5342 Crash

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran is renewing his call for Congress to pass aviation safety legislation, nearly two years after the Flight 5342 crash that resulted in 67 fatalities, including seven Kansans. Speaking on Monday, Senator Moran emphasized the urgency for legislative action, stating that the time for delay is over and Congress must finalize a bill before the end of the year. He highlighted that the families of the victims continue to advocate for these changes to prevent future tragedies. While legislative proposals like the ROTOR Act and the ALERT Act have been drafted, none have yet been enacted into law, and no new aviation safety legislation has been introduced in the House. Senator Moran stressed that both the Senate and House have acted on the issue, and there is bipartisan support for improving aviation safety, urging lawmakers to resolve their differences and deliver a final bill.

The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’

The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

Representatives Introduce 'Healthy Meal Time Act' to Study School Lunch and Recess Timing

Representatives Introduce 'Healthy Meal Time Act' to Study School Lunch and Recess Timing

Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) have introduced the 'Healthy Meal Time Act' in Congress. This proposed legislation aims to ensure that students are allocated sufficient time to eat and engage in recess during the school day. The bill mandates the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with input from the U.S. Department of Education, to conduct a study. The purpose of this study is to identify and disseminate best practices concerning meal and recess timing in schools. Currently, there are no federal guidelines dictating the duration of school lunch periods, although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a minimum of 20 minutes of seated lunch time. The 'Healthy Meal Time Act' would require the study's recommendations to consider this CDC guideline, as well as the time needed for non-eating activities and the consumption of minimally processed and unprocessed foods.