WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and ser more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Warren, Boyle, 45+ Lawmakers Renew Push for Wealth Tax on Ultra-Millionaires and Billionaires * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representative Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pa.), led over 45 lawmakers in reintroducing the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, legislation that would apply a wealth tax to fortunes above $50 million. Accordin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * As momentum for child care grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), longtime leaders on child care, along with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio- more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Scott, Murray, Warren Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * Washington, D.C. - Today, longtime leaders on child care Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Bobby Scott (VA-03), along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), established a new working group as t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-WA, has introduced the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026 aimed at imposing a tax on the net value of assets held by ultra-wealthy individuals. The proposed legislation seeks to address income inequality and generate revenue to fund public services by taxing individuals with a net worth exceeding $50 million. The Ultra-Millionaire Tax would establish a progressive tax rate that begins at 2% for assets over the threshold and escalates to 6% under ce more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-CA, has introduced the Direct File Act of 2026, aimed at simplifying the tax filing process for American citizens by establishing a government-operated platform for online tax preparation and filing. The Direct File Act seeks to modernize how taxpayers manage their income tax returns, allowing individuals to utilize a free, streamlined system that leverages existing IRS data. This initiative intends to make filing taxes less burdensome, particularly  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Announce AI Data Center Moratorium Act Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) today announced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act, legislation that would enact a reasonable pause to the development of AI to ensure the safety of humanity. "AI and robotics are creating the most sweeping technological re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Scott, Ocasio-Cortez, Murray, Warren Establish Childcare for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Childcare for Every American Family As momentum for childcare grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress * Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The Sanders-AOC Data Center Moratorium Doesn't Add Up, Says Center for Data Innovation * In response to the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY14), the Center for Data Innovation issued the following statement from Senior Policy Manager  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Jayapal, Boyle, 45+ Lawmakers Renew Push for Wealth Tax on Ultra-Millionaires and Billionaires * New analysis shows that wealth tax would generate over $6 trillion in revenue that could lower costs for families through programs like universal child care, free community college, Medicare expansion, and more Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (PDF) | Bill Score (PDF) Washington, D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Murray, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * As momentum for child care grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), longtime leaders on child care, along with Representatives Alexandria O more PR