Fire grants legislation would continue to provide funding through 2030
As two critical funding programs near expiration deadlines in 2024, the Fire Grants and Safety Act passed the U.S. Senate today.
As two critical funding programs near expiration deadlines in 2024, the Fire Grants and Safety Act passed the U.S. Senate today.
Legislation was reintroduced last week in the U.S. Senate and House to encourage broadband deployment by preventing taxation of grant funding.
Legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate today that would codify women’s rights to access abortion and contraception.
Legislation reintroduced in the U.S. Senate last week would protect students by applying strong consumer protections on Income Share Agreements (ISAs).
The U.S. Senate passed legislation prohibiting federal employee access of TikTok on government-owned devices.

A bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday to recognize and reaffirm the significant contributions of the African diaspora to the growth and prosperity of the United States.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has dropped his request to include a proposal to expedite the permitting and environmental review process for new energy projects in a government funding extension, opening the door for the funding extension to pass in the U.S. Senate.

Two pieces of legislation in the U.S. Senate are aimed at making it easier for Americans to register to vote and to know their registration status.

The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee released a report on foreign threats against the country just before a hearing was held with expert witness testimony.

This week the U.S. Senate will vote on legislation to ensure transparency in elections.
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