On June 4, the House of Representatives demonstrated cross-party cooperation by passing the Ukraine Support Act with a 226-195 vote. Notable among the supporters was CO-3 Rep. Jeff Hurd, whose vote underscores the importance of constituent engagement in major legislation.
In a rare cross-party move, U.S. House lawmakers have agreed on a plan to enhance digital protections for children and teenagers. Spearheaded as a response to growing concerns about youth privacy, the move underscores a broader shift toward more stringent online safeguards.
The Guam Office of Veterans Affairs is at risk of forfeiting a US$15.4 million grant to expand the island’s veterans cemetery. The director, citing a public hearing, warned that the project is “probably not going to make it.”
The National Crime Prevention Council warns that the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, H.R. 7757, fails to deliver on its promise to protect children online. Calling it a “fig leaf,” NCPC insists it only serves the interests of technology executives while neglecting meaningful safety reforms.
A new survey shows 66% of Iowa voters support raising the state’s tobacco tax by $1.50. Bipartisan lawmakers in the House have put forward bills to make this proposal a reality, reflecting strong public momentum for the measure.
Iowa Senate Republicans have approved legislation to raise general funding for K-12 schools by 1.75%. The proposal aims to offer modest yet noteworthy support for public education in the state.
An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill that would ban smoking on casino gaming floors, intending to “level the playing field” in public health standards. The Senate’s companion measure, however, did not move forward, casting uncertainty on the ban’s future.
In rural Montana, veterans are increasingly worried that essential health care services could slip away. Opinion writer Russell Lemle argues that Congress must bolster, not undermine, these VA programs through sufficient funding.
In the aftermath of Texas’s devastating floods that claimed over 110 lives, Arkansas lawmakers are examining the state’s emergency communication systems, aiming to address cellphone coverage gaps and improve public safety.