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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could face stricter identification and citizenship requirements under a Republican-backed elections bill now being debated in the U.S. Senate, as supporters argue it would strengthen …
McCormick Pushes Election Bill as Senate Fight Intensifies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal law signed Friday allows the Army to immediately grant a posthumous promotion to a deceased officer by waiving a required waiting period that would …
Law Allows Immediate Honorary Promotion for Fallen Army Officer Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with his party Thursday to support advancing U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, providing …
Fetterman Backs Mullin Nomination in Key Senate Committee Vote Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could see renewed focus on voter identification requirements as U.S. Sen. John Fetterman signaled support for photo ID laws while opposing broader election changes included …
Fetterman Breaks With Party on Voter ID Debate Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to approve a bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing the supply of homes, lowering construction barriers, and helping homeowners repair aging properties, …
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed at Easing Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has reintroduced federal legislation aimed at setting safety, privacy, and labor standards for grocery deliveries purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Fetterman Pushes Bill to Protect SNAP Delivery Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Wednesday that a bipartisan housing bill moving through the Senate could help address housing shortages and rising costs that he says are …
McCormick Backs Federal Housing Bill, Citing Shortage in Pa. Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing to expand electric grid capacity by upgrading existing transmission lines rather than building new corridors, aiming to reduce permitting …
REWIRE Act Targets Faster Grid Upgrades as Demand Surges Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., this week joined bipartisan groups of lawmakers to reintroduce two bills aimed at tightening rail safety standards and strengthening cybersecurity protections for …
Senate Revives Rail and SNAP Safety Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation introduced by a Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. Senate aims to expand efforts to restore internet access in Iran, increase accountability for human rights …
Bipartisan Iran Bill Targets Censorship and Sanctions Read More