Legislative developments, congressional hearings, bill tracking, and political analysis of the United States Congress and House representatives.
The US Senate unanimously agreed to remain in recess until September 15, effectively sidelining President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act. The legislation, which mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship for voting, was not debated as Majority Leader John Thune secured agreement for the break during a pro forma session on August 8.
Senator Jim Banks is pressing the Senate to advance a package of seven immigration bills before the midterm elections to codify key policies. The legislation targets birthright citizenship, visa reforms, and commercial driver's licenses for non-citizens, including the Dalilah Law.
Congressional ethics scrutiny intensifies as multiple lawmakers face serious allegations. Recent resignations and primary losses highlight the crisis, while new reforms are proposed to improve investigation procedures for alleged assault.
The article argues that a new tax rule creating phantom income for break-even gamblers disproportionately harms retirees by increasing taxable Social Security and Medicare costs. It contends that despite repeated legislative efforts by US Congress members to repeal the provision, these attempts have consistently failed.
Senator Ron Wyden has asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate how agencies like the FBI and DEA use hacking tools and spyware. He cited a lack of transparency regarding operational safeguards and highlighted risks such as stolen equipment being sold to Russian brokers.
US Senator Mike Rounds has placed holds on nominations to the Postal Service board and proposed eliminating executive bonuses. He also requested an Inspector General investigation into mail delivery issues in South Dakota, citing constituent complaints about slow service and lost prescriptions.
The Silver Bulletin outlines its methodology for analyzing 48 competitive House races in the 2026 US midterm elections, utilizing FLIPR's Deluxe forecast to identify districts with a 25 percent or greater chance of flipping. The commentary argues that despite Republican redistricting efforts, Democrats remain favored to flip the chamber due to President Trump's negative approval ratings and historical midterm trends.
The author argues that the US Congress should establish an independent Office of the Medical Adviser to publicly assess the health and fitness for duty of elected officials. Contending that self-assessment has failed, the piece suggests this body would mitigate risks posed by aging leaders like Senator Mitch McConnell.
The article argues that a potential Democratic majority in the US House of Representatives would intensify oversight of President Donald Trump's business ventures, citing recent controversies involving cryptocurrency and social media subscriptions. It suggests Congress could use subpoena power to investigate alleged conflicts of interest.
SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee has called on Congress to enact the Protect College Sports Act, arguing that conflicting court rulings are damaging college football. This appeal comes amid a patchwork of state-level judicial decisions regarding player eligibility and transfer rules.