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US House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan PAIL Act to Combat Trade Crimes

US House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan PAIL Act to Combat Trade Crimes

US House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan PAIL Act to Combat Trade Crimes
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House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro

House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02). This legislation aims to provide the Department of Justice (DOJ) with enhanced tools to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes, particularly those perpetrated by companies based in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The bill was co-sponsored by a broad coalition of representatives, including Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), the top House Democrat on the Appropriations Committee. The act seeks to address issues such as tariff evasion, illegal transshipment, and forced-labor violations that undermine American workers and industries. Key provisions of the bill include establishing a dedicated structure within the DOJ's Criminal Division for trade crime investigations, strengthening coordination among law enforcement agencies, and requiring annual reports to Congress on the DOJ's efforts.
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With US bill's fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions

With US bill's fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's top sanctions official will visit Washington this week to urge members of the U.S.
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House Passes NDO Fairness Act to Reform Secret Surveillance in Cloud Data Access

House Passes NDO Fairness Act to Reform Secret Surveillance in Cloud Data Access

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan NDO Fairness Act (H.R.6048), a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming how federal courts issue non-disclosure orders (NDOs) to technology providers. These NDOs currently prevent companies from informing their customers when law enforcement accesses their cloud-stored data, including emails, texts, and photos. The new act mandates that federal courts apply a rigorous standard when issuing such secrecy orders, addressing a long-standing disparity between physical and digital searches. Historically, law enforcement needed to meet strict standards for secret physical searches, but could obtain boilerplate secrecy orders for digital data under the 40-year-old Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), enacted before cloud technology existed. Microsoft has been a strong advocate for these reforms, challenging indefinite NDOs as unconstitutional in 2016 and pushing for legislative changes to ensure greater transparency and protect custome...
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U.S. Representative Mary Miller Urges Senate Action on SAVE America Act for Election Integrity

U.S. Representative Mary Miller Urges Senate Action on SAVE America Act for Election Integrity

U.S. Representative Mary Miller of Illinois has called upon the Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. This legislation would mandate that states require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration applications and eligible photo identification for voting in federal elections. While federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections, there is currently no nationwide federal voter ID requirement. The House of Representatives previously passed an earlier version of the SAVE Act in April 2025 and approved the expanded SAVE America Act by a vote of 218-213 in February 2026. A companion measure in the Senate is still under committee consideration, according to the Congressional Research Service. Representative Miller, who has served Illinois' 15th Congressional District since January 2021, emphasized that 'American elections belong to American citizens' and that 'foreign interference has no place in American elections.' The b...
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Congresswoman Maloy Co-Chairs Bipartisan Caucus to End Youth Vaping Amid FDA Authorization Controversy

Congresswoman Maloy Co-Chairs Bipartisan Caucus to End Youth Vaping Amid FDA Authorization Controversy

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT) co-chairs the bipartisan Caucus to End Youth Vaping and has partnered with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) in advocating for stronger FDA enforcement against flavored e-cigarettes. This collaboration comes amidst controversy surrounding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to authorize the marketing of the JUUL2 e-cigarette device and its tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods. Congressman Krishnamoorthi criticized the FDA's decision, noting that the agency itself acknowledged the menthol product could appeal to young people. He emphasized that the FDA should be cracking down on products that hook children on nicotine, rather than authorizing them. The FDA's authorization follows a previous approval of other JUUL tobacco- and menthol-flavored products in July 2025, based on a determination that their benefits for adult smokers outweigh potential risks, including youth appeal.
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Opinion: Why Darlene Graham’s flub matters

Opinion: Why Darlene Graham’s flub matters

Opinion: Why Darlene Graham’s flub matters
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U.S. Officials Revise Claims, State Government Agencies Were 'Targets' Not 'Victims' of Chinese Cyber Espionage

U.S. Officials Revise Claims, State Government Agencies Were 'Targets' Not 'Victims' of Chinese Cyber Espionage

U.S. officials have revised their previous statements regarding cyberattacks by Chinese spies on several government agencies, now clarifying that these organizations were 'targets' rather than 'victims' of hacking. The Justice Department issued an edited statement indicating that entities such as the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, and NASA were among the targets of 'QTFY,' a Chinese spy platform. This revision was made to ensure the press release accurately reflected the government's allegations in the affidavit supporting domain seizures related to the cyber espionage. A previous version of the statement had asserted that these government agencies had been among the hackers' victims. Reuters was unable to immediately confirm which specific agencies were actually breached versus merely targeted, and requests for clarification from the Justice Department, the FBI, and CISA have not yet been returned.
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Representative Brittany Pettersen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan 'Restore Trust in Congress Act' to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Representative Brittany Pettersen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan 'Restore Trust in Congress Act' to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) is a co-sponsor of the 'Restore Trust in Congress Act,' a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at prohibiting members of Congress and their families from buying and selling stocks. This bill, which has 141 co-sponsors including 34 Republican representatives like Lauren Boebert, is distinct from other proposals such as the 'Stop Insider Trading Act.' The 'Stop Insider Trading Act,' supported by Representative Jeff Hurd, has been criticized for containing loopholes, including exemptions for pre-owned stocks and pooled investments, and for only applying to the legislative branch, thereby excluding the executive branch. The 'Restore Trust in Congress Act' seeks a more comprehensive ban on stock trading for congressional members and their families, reflecting a broader push for increased transparency and accountability in government. This initiative comes amidst ongoing discussions about ethical conduct and potential conflicts of interest among elected officials.
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances 17 Bills, Including Ratepayer Protection Act

House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances 17 Bills, Including Ratepayer Protection Act

The House Energy and Commerce Committee successfully advanced 17 pieces of legislation during its open markup session on July 20, 2026. These bills cover a range of critical areas, including energy infrastructure, grid modernization, drug scheduling, and healthcare pricing transparency. Among the notable bills that passed was the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), co-sponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Kathy Castor (D-FL), which passed unanimously with a 52-0 vote after an amendment by Rep. Evans was agreed to. Another significant bill, the Stop Pills That Kill Act (H.R. 8005), also sponsored by Rep. Evans, passed with a vote of 43-6. The committee's session saw broad agreement on most legislation, though two healthcare measures, the Prices on the Wall Act and the STOP Nitazenes Act, faced more significant opposition.
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U.S. Rep. Bob Latta Co-Sponsors BEDROCK Act to Boost American Biomanufacturing and Reduce China Dependence

U.S. Rep. Bob Latta Co-Sponsors BEDROCK Act to Boost American Biomanufacturing and Reduce China Dependence

U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, along with Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, has introduced the bipartisan Biomanufacturing Excellence, Domestic Resilience, Output and Competitive Know-how (BEDROCK) Act. This legislation aims to transform products invented in America into products manufactured within the country. The primary goals of the BEDROCK Act are to bolster American manufacturing jobs, fortify domestic supply chains, and decrease the nation's reliance on China for biomanufacturing. The act proposes several key measures, including designating a senior Department of Commerce official to spearhead efforts in strengthening U.S. biomanufacturing competitiveness. It also mandates an assessment of critical supply-chain inputs, domestic production capacity, commercialization hurdles, and the extent of reliance on China and other foreign adversaries. Furthermore, the bill calls for the development of a prioritized action plan and the consolidation of existing federal resources to tackle significant risk...
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Representative John Moolenaar Advocates for Legislation to Prevent Chinese AI Access to U.S. Data Centers

Representative John Moolenaar Advocates for Legislation to Prevent Chinese AI Access to U.S. Data Centers

Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) is a sponsor of bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing China from gaining backdoor access to U.S. data centers to train its Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. Moolenaar emphasizes that China's strategy involves acquiring what it can and stealing the rest, particularly in the AI race, which poses a threat to American national security. The proposed legislation seeks to require U.S. cloud platforms to verify the identity of their users, thereby protecting their products and national security interests. This initiative is part of a broader effort to curb China's AI buildup, which is believed to fuel its military and surveillance ambitions. The Remote Access Security Act, introduced last December, also works to limit China's access to remote services by extending export controls to include remote access scenarios, ensuring that both physical possession and remote access to sensitive technology by foreign adversaries face equivalent scrutiny when national security risk...