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US House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. Proponents argue this change offers more evening daylight for outdoor activities and businesses. Detractors express concerns about darker winter mornings and potential safety hazards for children. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Stage set for House to take up major GOP veterans bill

A manager’s amendment filed ahead of this week’s scheduled floor consideration of a sweeping package of veterans legislation would tweak some key language in the bill, but leave untouched the most controversial part of the measure. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., filed an amendment last week with…

Roll Call · Jun 23

US lawmakers urge investigation into Spain's deal with Huawei amid national security concerns

American lawmakers accused Spain of putting US national security at risk by contracting Chinese tech giant Huawei to handle sensitive data.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

Parents, states press Congress to act on kids online safety bill - Roll Call

Parents whose kids' deaths are connected to social media are pushing lawmakers to require tech companies to minimize such harms.

Roll Call · Dec 3, 2024

Here's What Florida Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Aid Are Saying About Hurricane Milton's Landfall

Most are echoing warnings and advice to residents from different authorities

Latin Times · Oct 10, 2024

Teen group, tech critics push for stronger online safety measure - Roll Call

Advocacy groups are pushing for tougher restrictions on social media after a House committee last week approved a watered-down bill.

Roll Call · Sep 24, 2024

Virginia lawmaker with Parkinson's helps lead the charge in creating panel to fight the illness

Members of the House have introduced a bill, likely the last of the year, they hope may one day stomp out Parkinson's disease

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Jim Jordan loses US House speaker vote for second time as support ebbs

Tally showed 22 members of his own party opposing him, including four Republicans who supported Jordan a day earlier

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023

US Congress wants Apple to explain why it's so down on NFTs and the blockchain

Lawmakers say it uses the App Store to "reduce the utility of apps" to increase its own profits.

iMore · Aug 2, 2023