The amendment would have required both chambers of Congress to work exclusively on appropriations should they not meet the current funding deadline. The Senate voted to not include…
Read MoreU.S. Senate
Senators Draft Letter to President on Hydrogen Tax Credit Flexibility
Legislators say limiting tax credits to new energy sources will limit market development. Ten Senators drafted a letter to President Biden’s administration advocating for greater leniency within the…
Read More
Senate Working to Quickly Approve Military Aid for Israel
Majority Leader Schumer hopes actions motivate the House. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said on Sunday that the Senate is working to pass a military…
Read More
Senator Schumer Leads Delegation to Israel
Weekend visit shows U.S. support. A delegation of legislators led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York traveled to Israel over the weekend to meet with…
Read More
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect Actors, Singers from AI Recreations
NO FAKES Act intended to hold producers of unauthorized recreations accountable. Four senators recently introduced legislation that would hold individuals and organizations liable for creating and releasing unauthorized…
Read More
Senate Accelerates Nomination Process for Ambassador to Israel
The Foreign Relations Committee plans to hold Jack Lew’s confirmation hearing on October 18. The Senate could vote to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel…
Read More
New Charge Alleges Senator Menendez Acted as a Foreign Agent for Egypt
The indictment claims the senator and his wife intentionally passed sensitive information. Another charge was added to the indictment against Senator Bob Menedez of New Jersey this week,…
Read More
Two U.S. Legislators Return Safely from Israel
The number of Americans held hostage by Hamas is unknown. U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and his team were in Jerusalem when Hamas began attacking Israel…
Read More
Senators Urge President to Refreeze Iran Funds
They claim a significant risk of the wrongful use of funds intended for humanitarian purposes. A group of senators led by Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have called on…
Read More
Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California
She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…
Read More