A bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from wearing masks while interacting with the public cleared a key Washington Senate committee this week, as supporters argue it is needed to ensure accountability and transparency.

Republican lawmakers have sent a bill that would phase out homestead property taxes over 10 years to the House floor, despite persistent warnings from Democrats and local officials that it would kneecap vital services.

By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday overwhelmingly advanced a bill that would give Congress power over artificial intelligence chip exports,

Discover how Senate bills are created and approved in the U.S., and explore a real-world example of legislation from conception to becoming a law.

Congressional Republicans may soon discover that President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is not so “beautiful” for their hopes of retaining both chambers of Congress in next year’s midterm elections. Indeed, multiple polls have underscored the ...

Illinois lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require public schools to share all evidence used to suspend or expel a student with that student’s parents or guardians before a disciplinary hearing.

A bill that demands data centers disclose how much water they use won unanimous approval from a House committee on Thursday.

Share on Pinterest The “One Big Beautiful Bill” will cut $1 trillion from health-related programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA over the next decade. MoMo Productions/Getty Images The tax and spending bill approved by Congress last month will ...

Iowa health care providers, facilities and insurance companies could refuse medical care based on moral and ethical — not just religious — objections under a House-passed bill advanced by Senate Republicans.

Republican Reps. Tim Burchett and Andy Harris questioned the DHS bill, while Progressive Caucus members oppose funding ICE without stronger guardrails.