WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act (S. 1376). * * * S. 1376 would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of designating the 287-mile Benton MacKaye Trail system in the states of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina as a national scenic trail. Using information on the cost of similar studies, CBO estimates that implementing S. 1376 would cost less than $500,000 over the 2026-2030period; any related s more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Jan. 6, 2026, at a hearing to consider three legislative measures focused on federal funding and the elimination of consumer regulations: * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 As prepared for delivery: Good evening, welcome back, and Happy New Year everyone. The Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. I acknow more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 th Attack on the U.S. Capitol: "Five years ago, President Trump incited a violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol and attempted to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Today, we remember the fragility of our democracy a more PR