Senate’s version would revert to the old Army fitness test while the House proposes sex-neutral standards. Members of the House and Senate are working on the annual National…
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U.S. Climate Envoy Visits China
Third administration official to travel to that country in rapid succession. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is visiting China. The third representative from President Biden’s…
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Senate Bill Seeks to Keep U.S. in NATO
Unilateral presidential withdrawal would be prohibited. A bipartisan group of senators has revived legislation proposing measures to prevent U.S. presidents from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval. Senators…
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Election Integrity Bill Introduced in the House
The provisions include voter identification and restrictions on ballot drop boxes. The American Confidence in Elections Act has been introduced by members of the House Administration Committee which…
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USAF Phasing Out Bonus Pay for Certain Special Duty Assignments
The branch is looking to reshape its incentive programs. The U.S. Air Force plans to rework its special duty assignment pay program in fiscal year 2024. While more…
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FCC Chair Announces ‘Learn Without Limits‘ Initiative
The commission is considering making Wi-Fi hotspots available from libraries and supplying Wi-Fi on school buses. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is promoting changes to the E-Rate…
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Congress Moves to Expand Drone Security Measures
Legislation drafted that would permit drone detection technology at public events. Bipartisan representatives recently introduced legislation to the House, proposing to expand governmental authority over drone detection technology…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Louisiana District Redraw Appeal
This follows the high court’s ruling earlier this month about Alabama’s congressional maps under the Voting Rights Act. The Supreme Court dismissed a case brought forth by Louisiana…
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Supreme Court Rules Against President’s Student Loan Forgiveness
The opinion affirms the “power of the purse” belongs to Congress. The Supreme Court declared that President Biden’s administration does not have the authority to take unilateral action…
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Legislators Propose Major Banking Reforms
Troubles in the financial sector spur action. Members of Congress are considering banking reforms after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Reserve Bank this…
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