WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 139), which was introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, and 34 cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025. This legislation would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent, which would lead to myriad benefits for Americans. First, H.R. 139 would eliminate the time, hassle, and cost involved in changi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 14, 2026, the nominations of 11 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria D'Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration. David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029. Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Servic more PR