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The National Security Powers Act Safeguards Congressional Prerogative in Use of Military Force, Emergency Powers, and Arms Exports by Cutting Off Funding for Activities Lacking Authorization WASHINGTON, July 20 — Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) Tuesday introduced bipartisan legislation to reclaim Congress’ critical role in national security matters. The National Security Powers Act specifically safeguards congressional prerogatives in the

The hearing follows a new CDC report finding 2020 was the deadliest year for overdose deaths on record WASHINGTON, July 15 – Subcommittee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Thursday announced that the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security will hold a hearing Wednesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. ET titled, “Addressing Disparities in Life Expectancy.” The hearing

WASHINGTON, July 15 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Thursday issued the following statement after Democrats announced a sweeping $3.5 trillion budget deal: At a time of massive wealth and income inequality and when half our people are living paycheck to paycheck, what this reconciliation bill will finally do is address the needs of our working families by asking the wealthy

(THURSDAY, June 24, 2021) — Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced on Thursday that six Vermont Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are receiving Rapid Response Program funds authorized by the Fiscal Year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act.  The grants will provide capital needed for CDFIs to respond to economic challenges created by the

WASHINGTON, June 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday issued the following statement after Senate Republicans united to block legislation to make it easier for Americans to vote, end partisan gerrymandering and get big money out of politics: “It is a disgrace that at a time when authoritarianism, conspiracy theories and political violence are on the rise not a

WASHINGTON – Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders, and Representative Peter Welch sent a letter to the Biden administration late Monday urging him to work with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to allow additional travel between the United States and Canada. With increased vaccination rates in both the United States and Canada, and updated CDC guidance for fully vaccinated Americans, the