Senate news now

Here are the latest news and updates from the United States Senate:

Breaking News

• The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to provide additional funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address the ongoing air traffic control system outage.
• The Senate has also passed a bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years.

Upcoming Votes

• The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replace it with a new healthcare plan.
• The Senate is also expected to vote on a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Committee Hearings

• The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
• The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on the nomination of Commissioner Rohit Chopra to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Legislation

• The Senate has passed a bill to provide additional funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address the ongoing backlog of disability claims.
• The Senate has also passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for five years.

Senator News

• Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024.
• Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has introduced a bill to require presidential candidates to release their tax returns.

Other News

• The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Judge Justin Walker to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
• The Senate has also confirmed the nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to be the Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all Senate news and updates, but rather a selection of some of the most recent and notable developments.