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HHS proposes expanding nondiscrimination protections - Roll Call

The protections are centered on sexual orientation and gender identity and apply to some federal grant programs providing human services.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023

FBI director to face harsh critics at House Judiciary oversight hearing - Roll Call

The head of the FBI is expected to face some of the agency’s harshest critics at an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023

Senate confirms Torres Small as deputy secretary at USDA - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Xochitl Torres Small, a former member of Congress from New Mexico, as the deputy Agriculture secretary.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023

Biden’s long-term care agenda faces headwinds - Roll Call

Biden wants more workers to care for the elderly and disabled, but Medicaid reimbursement rates and workforce shortages hinder his ambitions.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023

Biden administration offers plan to counter deadly xylazine use - Roll Call

Xylazine — a sedative used in veterinary medicine — has been frequently mixed with fentanyl in recent years, driving up overdose deaths.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023

Senators say adding flights to National could slow FAA bill - Roll Call

Senators from Maryland and Virginia oppose adding slots to National airport in Washington, saying the airport is already at capacity.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023

House committee questions legality of Fauci, NIH appointments  - Roll Call

The allegations mark an escalation in GOP attacks on Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023

Republicans unveil election bill in Georgia, the heart of the fight - Roll Call

Republicans on Monday unveiled what they called “most conservative election integrity bill” to be considered in the House in over 20 years.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023

FAA bills would launch drones to fight wildfires - Roll Call

Lawmakers are considering FAA reauthorization bills that would clear the way for drones to be used in fighting wildfires.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023

Capitol Police officer arrested on child pornography charges - Roll Call

A Capitol Police officer was arrested Monday outside of his Maryland home and charged with five counts of possession of child pornography.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023