Patrick McHenry expressed optimism that the Financial Clarity Act will pass Congress later this year, potentially providing a regulatory framework for digital assets.

The Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a warning following reports that Ethiopia has established military camps for Sudanese rebels along its border.

A top House committee has accused a Biden Cabinet official of hiding Anthony Fauci's COVID diary, escalating a growing scandal. The accusation suggests an attempt to conceal information related to Fauci's activities during the pandemic.

A House committee in the Philippines is expected to release its report by the end of the month on proposed bills to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, a member of key House committees, voiced his strong disapproval of government shutdowns, calling them 'stupid' amidst ongoing Senate negotiations for a continuing resolution to fund the government.

A House Committee in Kenya has cautioned against passing the National Transport and Safety Authority Bill, arguing that controlling matatu (public transport) fares would be a detrimental idea.

The ranking member of the House Committee on Energy is demanding SpaceX records and a tour of its AI data centers and power plants in and around Memphis.

Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee investigating the alleged operation of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has ordered the Inspector-General of Police to produce the alleged mastermind.

A Republican-controlled committee in the US House of Representatives has referred former special prosecutor Jack Smith for a criminal investigation, drawing accusations from Democrats of weaponizing the justice system.

Péter Magyar is scheduled to speak twice in parliament next week before the agenda, following a House Committee meeting that did not discuss proper parliamentary conduct or in-session recording.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati has referred controversial legislation aimed at expanding lawmakers’ powers and privileges to the house’s standing committee for review.

Japan's House of Representatives special committee on regional revitalization has agreed to resume deliberations on the "sub-capital" concept related bills on July 10, including a counter-proposal from the Democratic Party for the People.

A US House committee released a report accusing South Korea of 'discriminatory attacks' on e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. and other American companies, claiming violations of last year's bilateral trade deal.

The House of Representatives' Committee on Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan has decided to submit a bill to the plenary session aimed at ensuring the quality of education in part-time and correspondence high schools, which offer diverse learning options.

Thailand's House committee on police affairs plans to summon People's Party (PP) list MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu to explain allegations linking him to 28 million baht in transactions connected to an illegal forex trading network.

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing titled 'Foreign Influence in American Nonprofits: Unmasking Threats from Beijing and Beyond' in February, addressing concerns about foreign influence in the U.S. nonprofit sector.

Democrats on the House oversight committee plan to call Senator JD Vance to testify regarding the Epstein files, following a report alleging the files caused a crisis within the Trump administration.

The U.S. House Committee on Armed Services approved two Georgia-related amendments for the National Defense Authorization Act, requiring reports on certain individuals.

A House committee has referred two individuals for criminal prosecution following testimony from Jeffrey Epstein survivors regarding alleged abuse. Republicans are urging an investigation into the accusations.

Cavite Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga has confirmed that he is set to be expelled from the House of Representatives during its plenary session, following a recommendation from the House Committee on Ethics.

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's complaint alleging abuse against fellow party MP Kalyan Banerjee is set to be referred to a House committee for further review.

A proposal to provide a P3,000 incentive for teachers on World Teachers' Day has been approved by the House committee on basic education and culture in the Philippines.

House lawmakers have insisted that they did not violate Mans Carpio’s data privacy and bank secrecy during a House committee hearing on the impeachment of his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte.

Tennessee Democrats have been removed from their House committee assignments following protests related to redistricting efforts. The move comes amidst ongoing political tensions in the state legislature.

The US House Committee on Appropriations is recommending a 50 percent reduction in aid and developmental assistance to Nigeria's Federal Government due to ongoing insecurity in the country.

The US House Committee has advanced a bill that includes stricter conditions on US aid to Nigeria, citing concerns over security and alleged religious persecution.

A meeting of the secretaries of the House Committee on Constitutional Affairs was held, and in order to deepen the discussion on emergency provisions, the secretariat of the House of Representatives…

A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a bill focused on assessing the security of the Baltic states. This legislative step underscores U.S. attention to regional security in the Baltics.

Conservatives say the Liberals are trying to "stack the deck" by moving to seize control of House committees, and are proposing to leave three oversight committees intact.

The Liberal party intends to table a motion to alter the composition of parliamentary committees, utilizing their recently secured majority in the House.

Lawmakers in the United States have urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to take action against China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports by blacklisting port operators and blocking…

The defense team for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has labeled the House committee on justice's 'mini-trial' as 'unconstitutional,' following her decision not to attend the initial hearing on two complaints.

The Philippine House committee on justice will resume formal hearings this week on impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, after lawmakers deemed the cases 'sufficient in form, in substance'.

Without any objections, members of the House committee on justice yesterday found the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte “sufficient in grounds,” setting the start of trial proper hearing on March 25.

During a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, Rep. Brian Poe questioned the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on how to better mobilize the ₱21.3 billion trust fund to support Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

A Republican-led House committee on China is investigating Dominari Securities and two other firms, linked to the Trump family, over alleged Chinese stock scams.

The House committee on justice will move its scheduled hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to an earlier date if she fails to comment on the cases within 10 days.

Surveillance pricing is a strategy ‌where ⁠companies use a consumer’s personal data — such as browsing history, location and ⁠shopping habits — to set individualised, algorithmic prices for products,…

A US House committee is requesting that travel companies disclose their use of artificial intelligence in determining pricing, raising concerns about transparency.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has urged the Philippine House committee on ways and means to identify an alternative funding source, warning that the higher education sector could be negatively impacted if the travel tax is abolished.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the House Oversight Committee, said Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.

A proposed anti-political dynasty measure has cleared the House committee, but the substitute bill, which consolidates other proposals, may not be as strict as one expects.

Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon on Sunday said the House of Representatives would coordinate with the court, as well as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), to ensure the safety and attendance of detained witness Ramil Madriaga in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Ridon, who chairs the House committee on

A Kenyan House committee is advocating for an additional Sh284 billion in funding to address a significant financial shortfall in the education sector.

The former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify before a Republican-led House committee investigating her past ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Proposals to ban political dynasties in local government units are gaining ground, according to House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms chair Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong.

Report to be debated at open plenary Wednesday for final vote.

A report presented by the US House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs restates claims of persecution against Nigerian Christians.

Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands, told a House committee that he was 'conned' by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lawmakers expressed concern after discovering that the Commission on Audit’s proposed projects under the 2027 National Expenditure Program allocate zero capital outlay.

Matt DeBergalis, co-founder of ActBlue, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House committee hearing as a fraud probe into the organization widens.

The chairman of the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein has threatened to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress if he fails to appear before the panel next month or does not produce subpoenaed nondisclosure agreements.

Members of Hungary's Mi Hazánk party remained seated during a parliamentary commemoration of the Roma Holocaust, sparking a heated debate and an extraordinary house committee meeting. The incident drew criticism and explanations from the party leader, Toroczkai.

A House Committee joint investigation has requested information from food delivery company DoorDash regarding its use of Chinese AI models, making it the latest company to face such scrutiny.

Two House committee members argue that the United States must maintain its leadership in space exploration, particularly on the Moon and Mars, to counter China's significant investments in lunar and satellite network technologies.

The Fidesz-KDNP faction walked out of a session of the Hungarian Parliament, leading to an extraordinary meeting of the House Committee.

An amendment to Japan's National Referendum Law, aimed at improving voting conditions for constitutional revisions, was passed by a majority vote in the House of Councillors' Constitutional Review Committee.

Michael McCaul, honorary chairman of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, has become the first member of Congress to visit a battlefield during his current trip to Ukraine.

PEF Israel Endowment Funds, a historic Jewish charity, has rejected claims that it funded anti-government protests in Israel, as a House committee investigates American donor dollars.

A US House committee is investigating the National Institutes of Health after two of its scientists were charged with smuggling undeclared Mpox samples, prompting concerns about agency oversight.

A U.S. House committee has achieved a bipartisan agreement on new rules concerning youth engagement on social media platforms, with leaders stating the legislation aims to 'hold Big Tech accountable' without releasing specific details.

A rights group has appealed to a House committee to secure bail for political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, citing serious health concerns and fears of a potential death in custody due to inadequate medical care.

Elam has been allocated the chairmanship of three out of 16 parliamentary standing committees, including the crucial House defence committee, following the allocation of committee chairmanships.

A House Committee in Kenya is demanding that former Prisons boss Warioba be surcharged to refund Sh3 million paid by taxpayers for his house rent.

Changes within Kenya's House committees are indicative of difficulties faced by the broad-based coalition government.

A bill to establish a 'National Intelligence Agency' to strengthen Japan's intelligence capabilities has passed the House of Councillors Cabinet Committee. The bill is expected to be approved and enacted in the Upper House plenary session on May 27.

A US House committee has approved a bill aimed at strengthening defense cooperation between the United States and Greece.

Howard Lutnick reportedly sought to address and clarify revelations related to Jeffrey Epstein during closed-door testimony before a House committee.

Tennessee Democrats have been removed from their House committee seats following protests related to redistricting, sparking political controversy.

A House Committee has found that Zambia assisted a Chinese mining company in covering up a pollution disaster.

An Indian House committee is set to submit its report on mining and industrial corridors during the upcoming Monsoon session, following meetings with officials from relevant ministries.

Residents in Bumula have staged protests following the removal of Wamboka from a parliamentary House committee, expressing their discontent with the decision.

Canadian Liberals are advocating for changes to House committees, asserting that these reforms will put an end to 'silly partisan games' often employed by opposition parties to delay or amend government legislation.

A North Carolina House committee has advanced a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting property tax increases.

The husband of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is seeking a temporary restraining order against a House committee subpoena for the couple's income tax returns and other financial documents.

House Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Terry L. Ridon stated that an anti-impeachment petition would further fuel public distrust in Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, who is facing deepening scrutiny over corruption allegations, even as lawmakers express confidence in the impeachment case.

The 'Dalilah's Law,' a bill aimed at improving road safety by removing dangerous and unqualified truckers, has passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with President Trump's backing and now awaits a full congressional vote.

The assertion by the F.B.I. director to a House committee is likely to be challenged in court.

The parliamentary institutions committee examined on Wednesday government plans to abolish the social support agency and transfer its responsibilities under the auspices of the finance ministry. MPs pressed for assurances that all current beneficiaries would continue to receive support without interruption during the transition. Deputy minister to the presidency Irene Piki told the committee that […]

MANILA, Philippines — The country could see a P136 billion decline in revenues in 2026 if the excise tax on petroleum products is removed, the Department of Finance (DOF) said at a House of Representatives hearing on Monday. Finance Undersecretary Karlo Fermin Adriano told the House committee on ways and means, which was discussing proposals to

MANILA, Philippines — The appearance of Vice President Sara Duterte in the House hearings on impeachment complaints against her is only optional, according to justice panel chair Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro. Both complaints against Duterte were already found to be sufficient in form and substance since Wednesday. On Thursday, the House committee on

A report on a UK upper house committee's recommendation for a licensing-first approach to AI training.

A US House committee is seeking answers from travel companies regarding their use of artificial intelligence in pricing strategies.

The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the proposed establishment of a Green and Climate Finance Bank for Nigeria, describing the initiative as a strategic step towards deepening renewable energy financing and climate-aligned investments. The Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, Afam Ogene, made the position known on Wednesday during a Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-back-proposed-green-climate-finance-bank/

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has publicly called on 4th District Rep. Jesus Manuel 'Bong' Suntay to apologize for remarks he made during a recent House committee hearing, which she deemed 'inappropriate'.

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday hailed the approval by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms of the consolidated Anti-Political Dynasty bill anchored on a second-degree prohibition. He called it a decisive step toward enforcing a long-standing constitutional mandate. The committee action moves the measure one step

The committee adopts a bill that essentially still allows dynasts to hold several elective posts simultaneously

The House committee on justice begins deliberations on the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte today to determine whether they are sufficient in form and substance.

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Hillary Clinton is expected to appear before a US House of Representatives committee to testify regarding Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, though she has stated she does not recall meeting or speaking with Epstein.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will be given a chance to respond to the impeachment complaints against her, but it will be her prerogative whether to appear at the House of Representatives, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. The House committee on justice chaired by Luistro is set to deliberate on the

The House committee on justice will begin deliberations on the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte on March 2, 3 and 4.

The House Committee on Tourism has approved, with no objection, six measures proposing to abolish the travel tax.

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag announced his intention to appeal to the House Committee on Appropriations for an increase in hazard pay for the bureau's agents.

Matt DeBergalis, co-founder of ActBlue, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition before three House committees. The committees are investigating ActBlue's fraud prevention standards.

A new report released by House committees alleges that Harvard University prioritized financial ties over American interests in its dealings with Chinese entities.

Representative Kay Granger, a staunch supporter of Israel and chair of key House committees, has died at the age of 83. She will be remembered for her significant contributions in Congress.

The Senate impeachment court has accepted as fact the occurrence and regularity of hearings conducted by the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability and the Committee on Justice.

A former White House counsel stated that testimony from an Epstein accuser 'lacked inherent credibility,' drawing criticism from the accuser's family following the release of House committee transcripts.

A House committee has approved the Foreign Funding Transparency Act, aimed at exposing foreign nationals who funnel money through tax-exempt organizations to political committees in the U.S.

A House committee in Kenya has raised concerns over delays in granting the Controller of Budget the power to audit the annual Sh63 billion housing levy, citing potential fund mismanagement.

A House committee in the Philippines has found that inclusive education is not yet a reality for many learners with disabilities, indicating that funds and resources remain inadequate despite a 2022 law.

Representatives of the Tisza Party walked out of a parliamentary session during János Pócs's speech. The incident led to discussions within the parliamentary house committee regarding appropriate representative behavior, with decisions on potential penalties pending.

A bill to establish a new 'Disaster Management Agency' as the command center for disaster countermeasures has passed a special committee in Japan's House of Councillors by a majority vote and is expected to be enacted next week.

The Hungarian parliamentary house committee has decided not to intervene in the dispute between Prime Minister Orbán and the Speaker of Parliament, considering the matter closed after the Prime Minister took offense at being cut off.

A House committee has launched an investigation into several pharmaceutical companies, including Eli Lilly, Bristol, Merck, and AbbVie, regarding their clinical trials in China, particularly those tied to military-linked hospitals and facilities in Xinjiang, citing biotech risks.

A committee in Japan's Lower House has approved a bill that would prohibit publicly damaging or defacing the national flag, aiming to appeal to conservatives.

Parliamentary committees in Cyprus are set to commence meetings this week under the new composition of the House of Representatives, formally resuming legislative business following the May 24 election.

The House Committee on Finance and Planning in Kenya is discussing the issue of high fuel prices, following recent changes in monthly rates.

An amendment bill to the Criminal Procedure Law concerning the review of the retrial system was passed by the House of Representatives Judicial Affairs Committee with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Nippon Ishin no Kai, and Sanseitō.

The Cypriot House plenum is scheduled to vote on Thursday for the chairmanships of up to 16 House committees, following a vote on the total number of committees.

Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, has reportedly detailed over a decade of sexual and psychological abuse by the late pedophile to a House oversight committee investigating his crimes.

During a House committee meeting on funding, Representative Al Green called Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin a racist and repeatedly told him to 'shut up'.

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and its modernization, as the Trump administration advocates for replacing TSA officers with private contractors.

Howard Lutnick has reportedly backed away from his previous claim of being blackmailed by Jeffrey Epstein during an interview with a House committee.

Howard Lutnick has reportedly backed away from his previous claim of being blackmailed by Jeffrey Epstein during an interview with a House committee.

Commerce Secretary Latnick testified before a House committee concerning the Epstein case, marking the first time a sitting cabinet member from the Trump administration has done so in the investigation.

A US House committee was told that while the UN is seen as bloated and costly, fears regarding China should compel continued US involvement in the organization.

A revised bill proposing additional financial burden on patients prescribed "OTC-like drugs" (over-the-counter drugs with similar ingredients/effects) has been passed by Japan's House of Representatives Health, Labour and Welfare Committee.

House Republicans on a key committee have scheduled a hearing and requested ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to testify. They stated she 'needs to come clean' regarding certain issues.

A bill aimed at strengthening the government's intelligence functions by establishing a 'National Intelligence Agency' has passed the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee with majority support from ruling parties.

Three Republican-led House committees are increasing their scrutiny of ActBlue, accusing the Democratic fundraising platform of withholding documents related to foreign donations.

The House of Representatives justice committee is set to test the credibility of self-proclaimed bagman Ramil Madriaga during clarificatory hearings to determine probable cause in impeachment proceedings.

The House committee on justice has summoned officials from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Commission on Audit (COA) to testify on Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax compliance and liquidation of confidential funds. This is part of ongoing impeachment hearings against her.

Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee have launched an investigation into alleged widespread hospice fraud in California.

Jeffrey Epstein's longtime lawyer, Darren Indyke, testified before a House committee, stating he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.

The House committee on public information has approved the Right to Information Act or the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, which mandates public access to official records with certain exceptions.

The Cypriot government is moving to expedite a package of legislation that would significantly expand the state's power to intercept telecommunications, with MPs examining the proposals in the parliamentary legal affairs committee.

The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Iloilo Chapter has voiced concern and criticism regarding remarks made by Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay concerning an actress during a recent House committee hearing.

Governments worldwide are wrestling with how copyright should apply to AI training, as developers scrape vast amounts of online material to build models and creators say they are losing control of their work

A UK upper house committee has advised the government to adopt a licensing-first strategy for artificial intelligence training, suggesting a regulatory framework for AI development.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has endorsed a proposal to establish Nigeria’s first dedicated Green and Climate Finance Bank, describing the initiative as timely and crucial to unlocking the country’s estimated $104 billion climate investment potential. The post Reps back proposal for Nigeria’s first Green, Climate Finance Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hearings before the House committee were released. Bill: 'The financier was introduced to me by former secretary Summers'.

A House bloc has criticized the approval of an anti-political dynasty bill by the House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms, calling it 'watered down'.

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua clarified that they are not against the complainants who filed the first impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, explaining that setting aside their petition was a prudent step after their unsuccessful bid in the 19th Congress. At Monday’s House Committee on Justice hearing, Chua told Makabayan bloc members

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Officials of Agusan del Sur province welcomed the proposed takeover by the Department of Health (DOH) of the provincial government-run D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH). The House committee on health approved on Wednesday the measure seeking to transfer the management of the hospital back to the DOH, as contained

Testimony from former President Clinton and his wife began on the 26th before a House committee regarding the late wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was indicted in the United States on charges including sexual abuse.

A new bill “To require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes” has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 24, sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson and co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further …

House committee approves Ida Odinga for UNEP envoy role  the-star.co.ke

MPs Omondi and Kibagendi have been removed from key House committees, with Omondi alleging he was unfairly targeted by Ichung’wah and Junet.

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima confirmed that the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte will be sent to the House of Representatives’ committee on justice when the chamber resumes its session on Monday. De Lima, in an ambush interview after members of the House committee on rules met for