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The House approved the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhancing Networks Act (HR-1513) Wednesday on a lopsided 393-22 vote. The measure would direct the FCC to establish a 6G task force that provides recommendations about ensuring U.S. leadership in developing that technology’s standards.
Sen. Peter Welch is introducing a 340B bill Wednesday that would clarify that providers in the program can access discounted drugs through contract pharmacies, per details first provided to Axios.
Nine Democratic lawmakers are urging the CFTC to finalize “rigorous” guidance for carbon credit trading and are weighing legislation to bolster the agency's authority.
Reps. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) are introducing a bipartisan bill today that would require states to provide more detailed information on threats to their power grids — including vulnerabilities in local distribution infrastructure and risks from increasing power demand — to receive funding from DOE’s State Energy Program. Latta, who is running to be Energy and Commerce chair next Congress, said the bill addresses the increasing threats to the grid from both physical and foreign cyber attackers.
Today's unexpected but unsurprising announcement by President Joe Biden that he will withdraw from the race has generated widespread commentary. Among those commenting on the event is Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui.
"By choosing to step aside as the Democratic nominee, he has, again, chosen unity. We all owe President Biden a debt of gratitude," Matsui said in a statement this afternoon.
California lawmakers had warm praise for President Joe Biden and his decision Sunday to drop out of the presidential race.
“He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents,” wrote California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has been a fierce defender of the president.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he is no longer running for reelection and many California leaders issued statements in response.
Here’s what major political players in California had to say following Biden's statement, which was published around 10:45 a.m.:
Vice President Kamala Harris
Political leaders across California are reacting to President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for a second term.
The president announced his support for California-native Vice President Kamala Harris to be his successor.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been a prominent supporter of Biden on the campaign trail including defending the president following his much-criticized debate performance last month.
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on today's announcement of its intention to create a Rare Disease Innovation Hub.
Sacramento leaders took a big step towards carbon neutrality last year when they teamed up with a private company to turn part of a light rail station parking lot into one of the state’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs.