Committee makes permanent SSA‑to‑Treasury Do Not Pay death‑data sharing; heated oversight debate over alleged data exposure The committee voted to make permanent SSA sharing of state death records with Treasury's Do Not Pay system (HR 27 16). Debate included technical safeguards but also a sustained cross‑aisle fight over allegations that a contractor and a private team copied SSA records to an insecure cloud and whether the committee should pursue oversight hearings.

The Ways and Means Committee just voted to permanently allow the SSA to share death records with the Treasury, but a heated debate over data security and allegations of a major breach by a contractor threatens to overshadow the victory.

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House Vote Sees Mixed Results on Key Legislation Amendments Majority of representatives cast votes on various legislative amendments during the session.

The U.S. House Committee's recent vote on crucial funding bills reveals a sharp divide among lawmakers, sparking intense debates on the future of infrastructure and energy initiatives.

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House Budget Committee votes against 1 Big Beautiful Bill Act amid bipartisan debate Committee members vote 16 to 21 against advancing President Trump's legislative proposal.

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. House Budget Committee has voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, raising alarms about the potential loss of healthcare for millions of Americans.

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Congress urged to resolve $1.4B royalty fee issue from 2014 Frustration grows over delays in disbursing royalty fees originally handled by Library of Congress.

Frustration mounts in Congress as a $1.4 billion royalty fee issue from 2014 remains unresolved, leaving rightful recipients in limbo.

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Senate Banking Committee honors clerk Cameron Ricker and considers Trump nominees Committee Chairman emphasizes nominees' impact on American families during today's hearing.

The Senate Banking Committee recently honored Cameron Ricker for his integrity while deliberating on key nominees whose decisions could reshape the economic future for American families.

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Congress confronts Trump's funding cuts targeting farmers and health services Congressional committee highlights Trump's funding cuts to farmers, childcare, and health programs.

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over Trump's funding cuts that threaten farmers, child care, and essential health services, questioning the administration's commitment to public welfare.

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Senate committee elects Murkowski chair and Schatz vice chair for 119th Congress Committee members commend past leadership and outline priorities for the upcoming Congress.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is gearing up for a new chapter with Senator Lisa Murkowski at the helm, as they celebrate bipartisan achievements and tackle pressing issues for Native communities.

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