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Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills

The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.

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House bill gives up to a year to sell TikTok; eyes Russian assets - Roll Call

The House would allow up to a year for the divestment of TikTok and eyes seized Russian assets to compensate Ukraine.

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New Privacy Rights Act Exempts Government and Gives More Power to the FTC

An interview with Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski.

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Congress’ tech plate is full, with little time at the table - Roll Call

Congress has a full slate of technology policy challenges to resolve, with little time on the congressional calendar this year.

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Senate Pushback On Tiktok Divestment Bill

Senate debate ensues as Sen. Cantwell questions House bill requiring TikTok to divest from China, sparking varied reactions.

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Senators Discuss Potential One-Year Extension For TikTok Ban Deadline

On Wednesday, the chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell, indicated that lawmakers might entertain the idea of granting ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, a one-year extension on the proposed deadline to divest the popular short video app.

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Superfund plan for Columbia River sparks debate in Northwest - Roll Call

A designation of the Columbia River under the Superfund law could bring closure to a long-simmering dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

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"Historic" federal data privacy bill lands in US Congress

Americans might be just a step away from having their online privacy finally protected by federal law. Is the APRA really capable of resolving old problems?

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Landmark data privacy deal would create first federal standard - Roll Call

Lawmakers said Sunday they have negotiated a bipartisan deal on federal data privacy, a breakthrough that previously eluded Congress.

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US Lawmakers Unveil Draft Bipartisan Data Privacy Legislation

Two influential U.S. lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, unveiled a draft bipartisan data privacy legislation that bolsters privacy protections for Americans by empowering them to control their personal information.

International Business Times

Senate Delays Tiktok Bill Amid National Security Concerns

Senators debate the delay in Senate action on the House-passed TikTok bill due to national security concerns. Bipartisan bill seeks to address TikTok's tie...

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Lawmakers press for investigation of United Airlines mishaps - Roll Call

United Airlines mishaps, including midflight mechanical issues and a runway excursion, require deeper investigation, two lawmakers say.

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TikTok bill heads to House floor as Trump backs away from ban - Roll Call

The legislation would require TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. subsidiary within six months of the law taking effect.

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Cantwell to accelerate pace of aviation bills in wake of door blowout - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell is looking further at airplane safety following the mid-flight door plug blowout on a Boeing aircraft.

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US Approves Inspection Program To Return Boeing 737 MAX To Service

US regulators approved a detailed inspection framework that would allow the return to service of Boeing 737 MAX planes grounded after an emergency landing earlier this month, officials said Wednesday.

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Alaska Airlines investigation would halt in shutdown, NTSB says - Roll Call

The National Transportation Safety Board warned that a government shutdown would halt the investigation into the midair door blowout.

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The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes.

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Senate passes FAA extension until March - Roll Call

The Senate OK'd an extension of FAA funding authority through March after Sen. Michael Bennet lifted his hold on the bill.

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$600M in federal funding to go toward replacing I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington

The program tasked with replacing the Interstate 5 bridge that connects Portland, Oregon, with southwest Washington is set to receive $600 million in federal funds

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Push renewed for online child safety bill despite setbacks - Roll Call

A key member of Congress says she sees a path to enacting child online safety measures for social media use.

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Previously stalled FAA, Amtrak nominees move toward vote in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced FAA and Amtrak nominees, after senators lifted their objections.

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Data privacy law seen as needed precursor to AI regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers in both parties acknowledge that they must first resolve data privacy and protection issues before moving on to AI.

The Independent UK

Federal grants will replace tunnels beneath roads that let water pass but not fish

The Biden administration is announcing nearly $200 million in federal infrastructure grants to upgrade tunnels that carry streams beneath roads but can be deadly to fish that get stuck trying to pass through

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FAA extension on the horizon as legislative calendar shortens - Roll Call

The Senate is running out of legislative days to complete the FAA reauthorization before the current law expires at the end of September.

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Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC Nominee Anna Gomez

The Committee vote sends FCC nominee Anna Gomez to the Senate floor for a vote that could break the FCC deadlock

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