Hearing on Plastic Production & Pollution
Researchers in emissions, ecology and environmental engineering testified on the impact of plastic production and usage on the environment. Topics included the United State’s reliance on…
350 viewsResearchers in emissions, ecology and environmental engineering testified on the impact of plastic production and usage on the environment. Topics included the United State’s reliance on…
350 viewsThe Senate continued work on legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Lawmakers voted on four amendments, none of which passed.
View in Congressional Chronicle275 viewsThe Senate voted 65-28 to limit debate on and advance legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq.
View in Congressional Chronicle524 viewsRadhika Fox, assistant administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water, testified before lawmakers on the agency’s new proposal to limit PFAS or what’s also known as…
870 viewsNorfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R), an East Palestine resident, and others testified on rail safety before the Senate Commerce Committee. The hearing followed Norfolk…
883 viewsThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the aviation workforce, following an uptick in close calls between airplanes landing or taking off from airports.…
674 viewsDefense Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness Gil Cisneros, along with other Pentagon officials, testified on civilian and military personnel programs as they pertain to the fiscal…
572 viewsSen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke about energy security and climate change during an energy conference called CERAWeek in Houston, Texas. He also touched on the need for Congress to achieve…
920 viewsThe Senate confirmed Daniel Werfel’s nomination for commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Lawmakers also confirmed two judicial nominations: James Simmons Jr., U.S. District Court…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,207 viewsIn an 81-14 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution repealing a District of Columbia law reducing penalties for certain crimes, including carjackings, burglaries, and robberies. Lawmakers…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,525 views“Let me be clear: We messed up,” said Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson as he testified at a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on…
3,964 viewsSenate Intelligence Committee Chair Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) held a news conference with several other senators to discuss bipartisan legislation restricting or banning foreign technology…
610 viewsSen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke about energy security and climate change during an energy conference called CERAWeek in Houston, Texas. He also touched on the need for Congress to achieve…
Phil Washington, President Biden’s nominee to be the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. Several…
3,516 viewsGigi Sohn, nominee to be commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), defended what she called “false and misleading attacks” on her qualifications and character at a third…
2,911 viewsForeign policy professionals, including former National Security Council Russia Director Fiona Hill who served under the Trump administration, testified on the global challenges and security threats posed by…
1,310 viewsActing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Billy Nolen testified on January’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system outage, which briefly led to thousands of delayed flights, before the…
1,102 viewsThe Senate confirmed the nominations of Daniel Calabretta to be a U.S. District judge for the Eastern District of California, and Lester Martinez-Lopez to be assistant secretary of defense.…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,010 viewsSenators spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill following a closed-door briefing on the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon and other high-altitude objects over the past week. Several of them called on President…
21,186 views“Let me be clear, we messed up,” said Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson as he testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on airline…
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