Congress & Retirement Policy · 2026-11-11
House Adopts Rule for Considering 403(b) Retirement Bill
A 215–209 vote approved the terms for floor consideration of H.R. 1013. It was not a vote to enact the underlying legislation.
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Recorded legislative action, retirement policy and federal oversight; procedural votes are not presented as enactment.
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SEC Reports 348 Enforcement Actions and $731 Million Returned to Investors
The annual totals distinguish actions filed, monetary orders and money returned. Those measures are not interchangeable.
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House Passes Two Nuclear-Fuel Bills by Wide Margins
The House approved separate bills on recycled nuclear fuel licensing and domestic enrichment. Both passed under a procedure requiring a two-thirds vote.
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White House Sends CISA, FTC and D.C. Court Picks to the Senate
Michael LoSapio is the choice to lead the federal cybersecurity agency. The White House also put forward Christopher Mufarrige for the FTC and three D.C. Superior Court nominees.
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How a Bill Moves Through Congress
A proposal must navigate committees, debate, votes in both chambers, and agreement on identical language before reaching the president. Many bills never complete that process.
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Understanding the Federal Budget
The federal budget begins with proposals but ultimately depends on legislation passed by Congress. Mandatory programs, annual appropriations, revenue, deficits, and debt are related but distinct concepts.
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Why Oversight Hearings Matter
Oversight allows legislative bodies to question officials, review spending, examine program performance, and build a public record. Effective hearings focus on evidence and follow-up, not only confrontation.
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