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Senator Deb Fischer Advances Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round E15 Sale Provision

Senator Deb Fischer Advances Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round E15 Sale Provision

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, successfully voted to advance the Farm Bill out of committee, with the legislation passing by a 12-11 vote. The bill includes several of Senator Fischer’s key priorities, most notably a provision allowing for the nationwide year-round sale of E15 gasoline. This provision, which Senator Fischer has championed for a decade, aims to remove the summertime restriction on E15 that has previously been extended through emergency waivers by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The legislation clarifies that consumers are not mandated to purchase E15, nor are gas stations required to install E15 pumps. Additionally, the Farm Bill incorporates other initiatives led or co-led by Senator Fischer, such as the PRECISE Act, PAL Act, LAST ACRE Act, Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act, and the FENCE Act, alongside an amendment to prevent conservation program funds from benefiting foreign adversary companies.

Congressman Nadler and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce FABRIC Act to Protect Garment Workers and Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

Congressman Nadler and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce FABRIC Act to Protect Garment Workers and Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

Congressman Nadler and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce FABRIC Act to Protect Garment Workers and Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

Congressman Amo and Colleagues Release Report with 800+ Policy Recommendations for Thriving Economy

Congressman Amo and Colleagues Release Report with 800+ Policy Recommendations for Thriving Economy

Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), alongside the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute and eight House colleagues, has released the 'Thriving Economy Project' report. This comprehensive document offers over 800 policy recommendations for the 120th Congress, focusing on fostering long-term economic growth, creating well-paying jobs, developing a reliable and clean energy system, protecting the environment, and enhancing government efficiency. The report's ideas address current challenges faced by American families and businesses, including rising household costs, economic competitiveness, and supply chain effectiveness. Congressman Amo specifically collaborated on the chapter titled 'Government that Delivers,' which emphasizes making the federal government a more responsive partner to state and local entities, non-profits, working families, and small businesses. The report aims to streamline federal investments, accelerate project approvals without compromising environmental health, and en...

Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will join a program to provide Most Favored Nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs

Rep. Kevin Kiley Announces Intent to Not Caucus with Republicans if Re-elected as Independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley Announces Intent to Not Caucus with Republicans if Re-elected as Independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley, an independent from California, has publicly stated that he does not intend to caucus with Republicans if he is re-elected to the House. This announcement was made during an interview with Semafor’s Nicholas Wu at the Youth Wellbeing Forum. Kiley currently caucuses with Republicans for the purpose of securing committee assignments, a requirement under existing House rules for independent members. He is actively working to change these House rules, arguing that independent members should not be forced to affiliate with a party to receive committee seats. Kiley emphasized that committee seats should be accessible to all members, regardless of their party affiliation, to better serve the American people. He highlighted the current formality that compels him to align with a conference for committee purposes despite his independent status.

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle Introduces Federal Bill to Combat Corporate Control in Healthcare

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle Introduces Federal Bill to Combat Corporate Control in Healthcare

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, alongside U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, all Democrats, introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act. This federal legislation aims to prevent private equity funds and for-profit corporations from owning or controlling medical practices. The bill is modeled after a successful 2025 Oregon law that addressed similar issues. During a Capitol Hill press conference, Hoyle highlighted how the Oregon law effectively countered tactics used by corporations to control medical practices through management companies. She cited a case in Eugene where emergency physicians utilized Oregon's protections to prevent a private-equity-backed staffing firm from taking over the emergency room at PeaceHealth RiverBend, the region's sole Level II trauma center. The lawmakers emphasized that the goal is to ensure medical decisions are made by doctors, not investors, to safeguard patient care.

Senate Committee Approves Bipartisan Runway SAFE-T Act to Enhance Airport Safety

Senate Committee Approves Bipartisan Runway SAFE-T Act to Enhance Airport Safety

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has approved the bipartisan Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective Training and Technology (Runway SAFE-T) Act (S. 5224). Introduced by Senate Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), the bill aims to improve airport runway safety and prevent aviation incidents. The legislation proposes the establishment of a task force within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance airport movement area driver training and support technologies designed to reduce runway incursions and other surface safety incidents. The bill is co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators, including Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), and John Kennedy (R-LA). The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) supports the bill, emphasizing its thoughtful approach to enhancing training for critical airport...

Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Compensate Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals

Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Compensate Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has introduced the Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act, a new bill designed to provide financial compensation to U.S. nationals who have been wrongfully detained abroad. The legislation is largely inspired by the experience of Paul Whelan, a former security executive from Michigan who was held in Russia for over five and a half years on what U.S. officials deemed bogus espionage charges. The bill proposes a one-time lump sum payment for eligible individuals, or their next of kin if they died in captivity, calculated at approximately $69,000 for each year of detention. This rate is tied to the Social Security average wage index. The funding for this compensation would come from a Department of Justice fund exceeding $3 billion, derived from frozen assets seized through sanctions against adversarial countries or bad actors. The State Department would be responsible for designating individuals as wrongfully detained, meaning the U.S. government considers th...

Trump Administration Finalizes Major Power Sector Deregulation, Citing Billions in Savings and Energy Independence

Trump Administration Finalizes Major Power Sector Deregulation, Citing Billions in Savings and Energy Independence

The Trump administration, through EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, has finalized the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. history. This action, announced at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, repeals the majority of the Biden administration's greenhouse gas requirements for power plants. The EPA estimates this move will save $310 billion. Additionally, the administration has proposed rescinding all remaining greenhouse gas standards for the power sector, which, if finalized, could save an additional $370 million in direct compliance costs and billions more for American families and businesses. According to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, this initiative aims to protect American energy, decrease electricity prices, and unleash the full potential of American energy, leading to more jobs and a more prosperous America. Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council and DOI Secretary Doug Burgum stated that these common-sense energy solutions are saving Americans hundreds of milli...

All 50 states sign up for Trump's Medicaid most-favored-nation plan

All 50 states sign up for Trump's Medicaid most-favored-nation plan

Sept 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump plans to announce on Friday that all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico signed on to participate in his most-favored-nation drug pricing scheme for the Medicaid program for low-income Americans, a White House official said.

House Lawmakers Launch Movies, Music, Entertainment Sports Caucus to Support Creative Industries

House Lawmakers Launch Movies, Music, Entertainment Sports Caucus to Support Creative Industries

House Lawmakers Launch Movies, Music, Entertainment Sports Caucus to Support Creative Industries

House Small Business Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Enhance SBA 504 Loan Flexibility

House Small Business Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Enhance SBA 504 Loan Flexibility

House Small Business Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Enhance SBA 504 Loan Flexibility