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Greg Casar Seeks to Double Federal Overtime Pay Rate

U.S. Representative Greg Casar (D) has introduced legislation that would double federal overtime pay from time-and-a-half to double-time for hours…

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Ken Paxton Warns Big 12 Conference Against Sanctioning Texas Tech

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) warned the Big 12 Conference that any attempt to sanction Texas Tech University for…

3 months ago

John Cornyn's Child Exploitation Provision Gets Signed into Law

Senator John Cornyn (R) announced that a provision from his Renewed Hope Act has been signed into law, providing $108.5…

3 months ago

Ted Cruz Introduces NEW HORIZON Act to Test Space-Based Data Centers

Senator Ted Cruz (R), joined by John Hickenlooper (D-CO), has introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish a Department of War…

3 months ago

Chip Roy Requests DHS Deportation Data Seeking Transparency

Congressman Chip Roy (R) is requesting updated deportation and immigration enforcement data from the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that…

3 months ago

Chip Roy Seeks to Strip Pay and Leadership Perks After 12 Years in Congress

Congressman Chip Roy (R) introduced legislation that would eliminate congressional salaries and leadership privileges for lawmakers who serve more than…

3 months ago

Sid Miller, Brooke Rollins Clash Over Federal Response to Screwworm Outbreak

A public dispute between Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R)  and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins (R) intensified as New…

3 months ago

Greg Abbott Announces $166 Million in Energy Assistance for Low-Income Texans

Governor Greg Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance funding that will help low-income Texans pay utility bills, improve home…

3 months ago

John Cornyn Seeks to Increase Penalties for Gun Store Thefts

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 17 other Republican senators in introducing the FFL Protection…

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Congressional Creators Caucus Hosts First Creator Row on Capitol Hill

Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) hosted the first-ever Creator Row on Capitol Hill, bringing together creators,…

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