congressional

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The law made congressional approval of states of emergency mandatory, and also gave lawmakers the right to propose amendments to prevent abuses.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The congressional seat Galindo is gunning for represents TX-35, a newly redrawn district that encompasses part of the San Antonio metro area and a slice of rural Texas to the south and east.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“Let’s stand up for congressional oversight as a unified Senate.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

At a congressional hearing in 2023, a Congressional Budget Office representative said a $100 annual fee on EV owners would generate about $20 billion in revenue over the 2024–2033 period.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A congressional delegation had traveled to Selma to investigate the mass arrests and determine if new legislation was needed to ensure voting rights.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman