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Protect College Sports Act set for Senate floor vote after cloture announced

Protect College Sports Act set for Senate floor vote after cloture announced

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday moved for cloture on the Protect College Sports Act, putting the legislation in line for vote before August recess.
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Senate Advances Children's Online Safety Bills, Faces Setback on Porn Age Verification

Senate Advances Children's Online Safety Bills, Faces Setback on Porn Age Verification

The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced four bills aimed at enhancing children's online safety, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Youth AI Privacy Act. However, a measure requiring age verification for accessing pornography websites, known as the SCREEN Act, failed to advance due to a lack of quorum. The SCREEN Act, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee, aimed to protect minors from adult content but faced opposition from privacy and free speech advocates. The failure to advance the SCREEN Act highlights the challenges in balancing online safety with privacy concerns. Meanwhile, KOSA, which seeks to hold social media firms accountable for harms to minors, is expected to pass the full Senate.
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Senators Introduce Title IX Clarification Act to Reinforce Biological Sex Standards

Senators Introduce Title IX Clarification Act to Reinforce Biological Sex Standards

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Marsha Blackburn, along with nine other Senate colleagues, have introduced the Title IX Clarification Act. This legislation aims to ensure that Title IX anti-discrimination requirements, tied to federal education funding, are based solely on biological sex rather than sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill seeks to restore the original intent of Title IX, which has protected equal educational opportunities for over 50 years by prohibiting sex-based discrimination. The senators argue that recent interpretations of Title IX have deviated from its original purpose, allowing biological men to participate in women's sports and infringe on women's spaces. The proposed act would establish clear statutory definitions of 'male' and 'female' within Title IX, aiming to eliminate ambiguity and prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to support ideological redefinitions of sex.
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Senate Democrats Boycott Hearing on Muslim Brotherhood Networks in the U.S.

Senate Democrats Boycott Hearing on Muslim Brotherhood Networks in the U.S.

Five Senate Democrats have announced their decision to boycott a hearing organized by Senator Ted Cruz on the presence of the Muslim Brotherhood in the United States. The hearing, titled 'Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America,' is set to proceed without Democratic participation. The Democrats, including Senators Sheldon Whitehouse, Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono, Alex Padilla, and Peter Welch, criticized the hearing as a 'political creepshow' and emphasized their focus on addressing issues related to President Trump's alleged corruption. The hearing aims to explore the Muslim Brotherhood's influence in Western institutions, with several counterterrorism experts scheduled to testify.
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U.S. Senate Proposes Freeze on Trump Administration's Grant Rule Amidst Biomedical Research Concerns

U.S. Senate Proposes Freeze on Trump Administration's Grant Rule Amidst Biomedical Research Concerns

The U.S. Senate has introduced a bipartisan provision to temporarily halt a rule proposed by the Trump Administration that would allow federal agencies to cancel grants without cause. This rule, put forward by the White House Office of Management and Budget, has faced criticism from biomedical researchers and business groups for potentially undermining scientific research and conflicting with Congress's control over federal funding. The Senate's provision aims to freeze this rule until December 11, providing a temporary reprieve as part of ongoing appropriations discussions. However, this provision is not yet law, as it lacks a counterpart in the House-passed bill, and both chambers are currently in recess.
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Tennesseans head to polls to vote in primary election: live updates

Tennesseans head to polls to vote in primary election: live updates

Tennessee voters will pick candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and the Tennessee General Assembly. Get the latest updates and results here.
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Indiana Senator Todd Young Supports Protect College Sports Act, Boosting Legislative Momentum

Indiana Senator Todd Young Supports Protect College Sports Act, Boosting Legislative Momentum

Indiana Senator Todd Young Supports Protect College Sports Act, Boosting Legislative Momentum
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Sen. Rick Scott Pushes for SAVE Act Passage Amid Senate Recess Debate

Sen. Rick Scott Pushes for SAVE Act Passage Amid Senate Recess Debate

As the Senate approaches its five-week recess, Florida Senator Rick Scott is advocating for the passage of the 'Save America Act' before the break. This bill, supported by President Trump, aims to enhance election security by requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID for federal elections. Scott suggests using the reconciliation process, already passed in the House, to expedite the bill's approval. The push for the bill comes amid concerns that delaying the recess could impact senators facing tough reelection campaigns, such as Susan Collins of Maine and Dan Sullivan of Alaska. Additionally, the Senate is considering the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whose actions have been criticized by some senators, including Susan Collins, for undermining the Justice Department's independence.
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Tennessee Awaits Congressional Decision on Permanent Daylight Saving Time

Tennessee Awaits Congressional Decision on Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent across the nation. Tennessee has a trigger law in place that would allow the state to adopt year-round daylight saving time if the federal bill becomes law. This change would mean that winter sunrises and sunsets would occur an hour later than they currently do. The bill, supported by President Trump, still requires approval from the U.S. Senate. If enacted, Tennessee residents would experience more evening daylight during the winter months.
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Protect College Sports Act has been finalized. Highlights from the draft

Protect College Sports Act has been finalized. Highlights from the draft

The Protect College Sports Act has its final draft and is being distributed to U.S. Senators for potential vote this week. What made the cut?
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Protect College Sports Act Finalized, Awaits Senate Review Amid Legislative Logjam

Protect College Sports Act Finalized, Awaits Senate Review Amid Legislative Logjam

Protect College Sports Act Finalized, Awaits Senate Review Amid Legislative Logjam
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Senate Leaders Introduce Bill to Curb Corruption in Presidential Pardons

Senate Leaders Introduce Bill to Curb Corruption in Presidential Pardons

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Representative Joe Morelle have introduced the No Payoffs For Pardons Act. This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in the presidential pardon process, addressing concerns about potential corruption. The bill mandates that anyone receiving a pardon must disclose any significant value provided to the president or related entities, including donations to super PACs or private businesses. The legislation also equates corruptly paying for a pardon with bribing federal officials, ensuring legal consequences for such actions. This move comes in response to perceived abuses of the pardon power during President Trump's administration, where pardons were allegedly used to reward political allies and donors.