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Congressional Review
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ibtimes.compolitics61 days ago
Senate Rejects Democratic Resolutions on CFPB Policy Rescissions
The Senate on May 13, 2026, defeated three roll-call resolutions and additional voice votes seeking to roll back Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions taken since February 2025. Democrats invoked the Congressional Review Act as the bureau has rescinded 67 policies under ac…
abcnews.go.compolitics67 days ago
Congressional Democrats Introduce Resolution to Block Trump-Era Student Loan Limits
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Angela Alsobrooks, along with three House Democrats, will introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution targeting the Department of Education’s final rule. The rule limits colleges’ ability to charge high tuition, caps graduate and professional student bo…
bbc.co.ukpolitics73 days ago
US Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Middle East Allies
The State Department has authorized over $8.6 billion in expedited arms deals to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing conflict with Iran. The sales include missile interceptors and precision weapons, bypassing standard congressional review. This marks…
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Senate Approves Resolution to Overturn 20-Year Mining Ban in Minnesota's Boundary Waters
The Senate voted 50-49 to pass a Congressional Review Act resolution terminating the Biden administration’s 2023 mining ban on 225,504 acres in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The measure, led by Rep. Pete Stauber, now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature.
Semaforpolitics96 days ago
Democrats Cite 2015 Act Requiring Congressional Review of Potential Iran Nuclear Deal Under Trump
Democrats maintain that the 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act would mandate congressional review for any agreement involving Iran's nuclear program. This position applies to potential negotiations under a future Trump administration. The act was enacted to ensure oversight o…