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First Congressional Hearing Puts Menopause Care Gap on Agenda

Why it matters: The Senate Special Committee on Aging held its first congressional hearing focused on menopause on Sept. 16.

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House Weighs 20% Cap on International College Athletes

Why it matters: A House hearing on Sept. 16 examined whether international athletes are taking scholarship and roster opportunities from Americans.

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Senate Panel Will Receive Closed Intelligence Briefing

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is scheduled to receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, putting classified information rather...

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Senate Panel Will Receive Closed CENTCOM Update

Those sources also describe thousands of civilian and military casualties, while U.S. Central Command stated that its forces completed a wave of strikes...

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Senate Panel Will Examine Flock Surveillance, Privacy

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) launched an investigation into Flock Safety’s national surveillance network over concerns about data privacy and misuse, questioning...

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Senate Hearing Examines Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Policy

The proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses are intended to modernize the U.S. nuclear fuel cycle while creating new pathways for managing spent...

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Senate Hearing Targets U.S. Generic Drug Manufacturing

Congress is examining how to strengthen U.S. generic drug manufacturing as the country remains heavily dependent on foreign pharmaceutical ingredients and...

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Indian Affairs Committee Will Examine Tribal Law, Trust-Land Bills

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee has a hearing scheduled for Sept. 23 concerning S. 1750, S. 3859, S. 4053 and H.R. 226.

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Veterans’ Affairs Committee Will Examine Pending Nominations

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will consider pending nominations at a Sept. 23 hearing, giving senators an opportunity to examine nominees before...

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Committee Will Examine Entrepreneurs, Thriving Communities

Small businesses employ 43.5 Percent of the U.S. workforce, while also generating local tax revenue, attracting tourists and supporting communities through...

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Committee Examined Coast Guard Readiness, Security Risks

The Coast Guard is developing NAVITA, a digital platform intended to streamline the mariner credentialing process, while the United States is investigating...

Energy

Senate Panel Examines 24 Bills, Including Geothermal

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Sept. 16 covering 24 bills on energy, water, public lands and related issues. The...

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House Panel Debates Sanctuary Policies and Public Safety

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held a Sept. 1 hearing examining sanctuary policies, with Republicans...

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Healthcare Hearing Examines Barriers to Access and Affordability

A House Judiciary subcommittee examined health care markets, fraud and competition during a Sept. 14 field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, focusing on...

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House Committee Advances Aviation and Cybersecurity Bills

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved 10 bills and a package of General Services Administration capital investment and leasing...

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Rules Hearing Sets Debate on California Vessel Waivers

A hearing was held September 14 by the House Committee on Rules during the 119th Congress. Its agenda included H.J. Res. 210, concerning ocean-going vessels...

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House Small Business Panel Weighs 10-Bill Policy Package

The House Small Business Committee will mark up 10 measures on Sept. 16, addressing small business cybersecurity, manufacturing, federal contracting,...