Us senate news
Here are some recent news stories and updates from the United States Senate:
Recent Votes and Legislation:
- The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure, with a vote of 86-11. The bill aims to improve the government's ability to prevent and respond to cyber attacks.
- The Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, with a vote of 53-47. Jackson is the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
- The Senate passed a bill to provide additional funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with a vote of 96-1.
Committee Hearings and Investigations:
- The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
- The Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism, with testimony from FBI Director Christopher Wray and other experts.
- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and other officials.
Senator News and Updates:
- Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that he will retire from the Senate at the end of his term in 2024.
- Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that he will run for re-election in 2024.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced a bill to establish a national commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
Other News and Updates:
- The Senate is considering a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act, which governs the process of counting electoral votes in presidential elections.
- The Senate is also considering a bill to increase funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support scientific research and innovation.
- The Senate is holding hearings on the nomination of Jerome Powell to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.