Senate news today

Here are some of the top news stories from the United States Senate for today:

Breaking News

• The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to provide $10 billion in additional funding to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate has also passed a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $6.5 billion, with a focus on combating COVID-19 and other diseases. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. (Source: CNN)

Legislation

• The Senate has voted to advance a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act, which would make it harder for a president to overturn the results of a presidential election. The bill is a response to the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: NPR)
• The Senate has also voted to advance a bill to increase funding for the US Postal Service, which is facing financial difficulties. The bill would provide $10 billion in additional funding to help the USPS modernize its operations and improve service. (Source: The Washington Post)

Committee Hearings

• The Senate Judiciary Committee has held a hearing on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Jackson is a highly qualified jurist who has served on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Senate Commerce Committee has held a hearing on the nomination of Gigi Sohn to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Sohn is a highly experienced telecommunications executive who has been nominated to serve as the FCC's Chair. (Source: The Hill)

Other News

• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that the Senate will hold a vote on a bill to codify the right to same-sex marriage later this week. The bill is a response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Source: The Washington Post)
• Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The bill is unlikely to pass, but it reflects the ongoing debate over healthcare policy in the US. (Source: The Hill)