Congress
National Park Service $24B Maintenance Backlog Awaits Congress
The national park maintenance backlog for the National Park Service (NPS) reached $24.237 billion for fiscal 2025, the largest deferred-maintenance total...
Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program History and Stakes for Congress
The structure of the offshore oil and gas leasing program gives Congress and the Trump administration direct leverage over domestic energy production...
Cost-of-Living Changes for Civil Service Annuities Clarified
The formula for cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civil service annuities and how it compares to Social Security's adjustment process carries...
Aging Water Systems Face Federal Uncertainty Over Repair Mandates
Aging water systems across the country require repair or replacement, and communities often struggle to identify which federal program applies to their...
House-Passed SPEED Act Would Narrow Federal Environmental Reviews
Federal environmental reviews for energy infrastructure and other projects could become faster but less comprehensive if the Senate acts on a House-passed...
Federal Energy Bill Could Override Objections by States
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would determine whether federal permitting...
Iran's Nuclear Weapons Production Capacity Faces Congressional Scrutiny
Iran's capacity to produce nuclear weapons remains a central concern for Congress and the Trump administration, according to a new Congressional Research...
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands Raises Issues for Congress
Congress faces questions about how much authority Native American tribes should have in managing federal lands, including whether federal agencies should...
Reimposed Sanctions Raise Questions Over Iran's Nuclear Program
Congress faces renewed questions about how to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons as disputes over international sanctions, limited access for...
Hurricane Isaias Raises FEMA Aid Questions for Congress
A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report examines the federal response to Hurricane Isaias, highlighting questions about FEMA staffing, disaster...
Federal Gas Tax Suspension May Deepen Highway Fund Shortfall
A suspension of the federal gas tax would reduce revenues flowing into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and could affect federal highway and transit spending...
Medicaid Coverage Gap for Disabled Adult Children Faces Congress
Some adults with disabilities who would otherwise qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can lose access to SSI-based Medicaid because of the way...
Federal Agents Search Rep Omar's Home in DC
The search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home on Monday by Federal agents, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) drew immediate...
Sen. Marshall Faces Headwinds in Fight to Stay in Office
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) is a Republican U.S. senator from Kansas who is in a fierce fight to stay on as incumbent. He faces Adam Hamilton, a...
Ivan Torrez Moves From House to Senate
Ivan Torrez has joined Sen. Peter Welch's (D-VT) Senate office as a legislative assistant as of September 1.
Grace Higgins Named National Security Adviser for Sen. Lankford
Grace Higgins has been named national security adviser in the office of Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), effective September 1.
Emma Royle Moves Up to Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Walberg
Emma Royle has moved into the legislative correspondent role in the office of Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5), effective July 1. She previously served as a staff...
Election and Voting Law Resources for Congress
Federal election and voting law draws on the U.S. Constitution, federal and state statutes, regulations, and court cases, and a new Congressional Research...
