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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday advanced four bipartisan bills backed by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., including legislation aimed at expanding internet access and communications …
Senate Panel Advances McCormick Bills on Iran, Energy and Passports Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Sen. Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania has introduced legislation to create a national robotics commission, a move aimed at assessing U.S. …
McCormick Bill Targets U.S. Robotics Edge Amid China Competition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and Mark Kelly introduced legislation this past week aimed at accelerating replacement of the U.S. military’s aging cargo ship fleet, as lawmakers and defense planners …
Sealift Bill Targets Aging US Military Cargo Fleet Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shoppers could soon see stricter labeling rules for plant-based and lab-grown meat alternatives under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Pete Ricketts aimed at …
Fetterman Pushes Crackdown on ‘Fake Meat’ Labels Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of Americans using food assistance could soon be allowed to buy hot rotisserie chicken under new bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday, aimed at removing a long-standing restriction …
Hot Chicken, Cold Rules: Lawmakers Push SNAP Fix Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A trio of U.S. senators on Thursday introduced legislation to lock in an $8 cap on credit card late fees, reviving a consumer protection rule stalled in …
$8 Late Fee Cap Returns as Senators Target Banks’ Credit Card Profits Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition led by Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced legislation Thursday to permanently classify nitazenes — a synthetic opioid up to 40 …
Senators Sound Alarm on ‘Deadlier Than Fentanyl’ Drug in Bipartisan Crackdown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans advanced a revised state budget proposal aimed at stabilizing Pennsylvania’s finances while avoiding future tax increases. The move marks the latest development in …
Senate GOP Advances Budget Plan, Citing Fiscal Stability and Protection for Taxpayers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, joined colleagues and transit advocates on Friday at the Chester County Justice Center to call on Pennsylvania Senate Republicans to act …
Chester County Lawmakers Rally for SEPTA Funding Amid Service Cuts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s budget battle intensified Tuesday as Senate Republicans pushed through a short-term spending plan they say will stabilize schools, nursing homes, and public services—while also funding roads, …
Pennsylvania Budget Showdown: GOP Pushes Transit Fix, Democrats Warn of Future Crisis Read More