Category: House of Representatives
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Common Sense in Action: The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, House of Representatives, Leadership, Oversight, Policy, SenateThe Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, signed into law on October 7, 2026, promotes government transparency and accountability by requiring annual reporting on projects over budget…
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The CLEAR Act of 2026: A Bipartisan Push for a More Reliable Electric Grid
Blog, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, Leadership, PolicyThe CLEAR Act, introduced by bipartisan lawmakers Scott Peters and Gabe Evans, aims to streamline the legal process for constructing transmission infrastructure, addressing the growing…
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House Passes Ratepayer Protection Bill to Limit Data Center Cost Shifts
Brief, Congress, Economy, Energy, Federal Government, Government, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, News, Policy, Senate, Technology, Utility DiveThe U.S. House passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act with a 417–3 vote to prevent large electricity users, like data centers, from passing costs onto…
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Common Sense & Common Ground: April-August 2026
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Collaboration, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, House of Representatives, Housing, Infrastructure, Leadership, Local Government, Policy, Senate, State GovernmentDespite perceptions of a divided political landscape in America, examples from Spring/Summer 2026 demonstrate significant bipartisan cooperation on key issues. From housing and infrastructure to…
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House Advances Bipartisan Push for Government Efficiency and Transparency
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, House of Representatives, Leadership, Oversight, Reform, TechnologyThe U.S. House of Representatives recently passed seven bipartisan bills aimed at improving government efficiency, transparency, and accountability. These reforms focus on reducing waste, enhancing…