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US lawmakers reintroduce e-bike tax credit bill offering up to a $1,500 refund

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would give consumers a tax break on the purchase of a new electric bike.The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act would offer a refundable tax credit amounting to 30% of the e-bike's price,... Read More.

Lawmakers research AI to help better legislate tech

Friday, March 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With the rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, members of Congress are trying to get ahead of the curve and ensure the technology doesn't get out of control.And they're taking different approaches to find the best solution.U.S. Rep. Don Beyer... Read More.

What Norfolk Southern’s CEO did and didn’t commit to before lawmakers

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw was evasive at times Thursday when asked direct questions from senators, despite his assurances that he and his company were committed to helping the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, affected by a toxic train derailment last month.He... Read More.

NY reps unveil bill inspired by George Santos to stop accused lawmakers from profiting from fame

Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito and several other New York Republicans are pushing to stop embattled GOP colleague George Santos from potentially making money from his fame if he is indicted or convicted of certain crimes, according to legislation introduced Tuesday.It's a move that... Read More.

Lawmakers renew push to ratify Equal Rights Amendment 100 years later

Sunday, March 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Equal Rights Amendment was first drafted and introduced in Congress in 1923 -- and now, a century later, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to at last enshrine its guarantees of gender equality in the Constitution."I'm dismayed that in 2023, we... Read More.

FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent problems

Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is facing lawmaker questions on Wednesday, just one day after the agency vowed to form a safety team to review its aviation system after a recent series of dangerous, close calls.The Senate hearing was scheduled... Read More.

Lawmakers call on Congress to take up gun reform on 5-year Parkland shooting anniversary

Tuesday, February 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The fifth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, which left 17 people dead, falls just hours after the shooting at Michigan State University which left at least three people dead and is the... Read More.

Lawmakers praise successful downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon while concerns linger

Sunday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon by the U.S. military was met by lawmakers with a mix of praise for the safe and successful operation, criticism for it not happening sooner and concern over what intelligence may have been gathered... Read More.

171 Republican lawmakers join effort to stop student loan forgiveness program

Sunday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One hundred and twenty-eight House Republicans and nearly all Republican senators on Friday filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court opposing the Biden administration's federal student debt cancellation plan, which has been halted as tens of millions of Americans await the justices'... Read More.

Lawmakers denounce police in Tyre Nichols’ death but split on potential for new police laws

Tuesday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bipartisan outrage continued following the Friday release of graphic footage of police officers beating Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, earlier this month -- with lawmakers saying such a brutal reaction was "unconscionable.""Justice for Tyre Nichols must be... Read More.

Albuquerque police make arrest in shootings at four lawmakers’ homes

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) -- A former Republican candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives was arrested Monday for allegedly organizing men to shoot at the homes of Democrats in the state, police announced.Four local Democratic officials in Albuquerque had their homes targeted by gunfire... Read More.

C-SPAN, House lawmakers call for expanded TV coverage

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Last week, during the historic series of 15 votes for House speaker, Americans had a view of their elected lawmakers rarely seen on their TV and computer screens.Normally, what's seen is tightly controlled by the party in power, with House cameras showing... Read More.

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US lawmakers reintroduce e-bike tax credit bill offering up to a $1,500 refund

Lawmakers research AI to help better legislate tech

What Norfolk Southern’s CEO did and didn’t commit to before lawmakers

NY reps unveil bill inspired by George Santos to stop accused lawmakers from profiting from fame

Lawmakers renew push to ratify Equal Rights Amendment 100 years later

FAA launches safety review as acting chief faces lawmakers over recent problems

Lawmakers call on Congress to take up gun reform on 5-year Parkland shooting anniversary

Lawmakers praise successful downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon while concerns linger

171 Republican lawmakers join effort to stop student loan forgiveness program

Lawmakers denounce police in Tyre Nichols’ death but split on potential for new police laws

Albuquerque police make arrest in shootings at four lawmakers’ homes

C-SPAN, House lawmakers call for expanded TV coverage

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