House of senate news

Here are some recent news stories related to the United States Senate:

Recent Legislation

• The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to address the ongoing opioid crisis, which would provide an additional $8.5 billion in funding for treatment and prevention programs. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, replacing the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (Source: NPR)

Committee Hearings

• The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on the impact of social media on democracy. (Source: The Hill)

Senator News

• Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced that he will run for re-election in 2022. (Source: The State)
• Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced that she will not run for re-election in 2022, citing a desire to focus on her work as a lawyer and advocate. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
• Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) announced that he will run for re-election in 2022. (Source: The Salt Lake Tribune)

Other News

• The Senate is considering a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Senate is also considering a bill to provide additional funding for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support small businesses affected by the pandemic. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate is set to hold a hearing on the nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to be the Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services. (Source: The New York Times)