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McCaul supports bill to block central bank digital currency

By Houston Daily | May 23, 2024

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has voted in favor of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, a bill he cosponsored aimed at protecting Americans' financial privacy by preventing the Biden administration from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Luttrell secures wins in FY25 NDAA markup focusing on cybersecurity

By Houston Daily | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) achieved several key successes in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup, including priorities related to cybersecurity. The NDAA, an annual congressional bill providing guidance on the policies and funding of defense agencies, now proceeds to the House floor for a vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. Nehls proposes new bill supporting national police fund

By Houston Daily | May 23, 2024

As a member of Congress on the House Judiciary Committee, I am aware of and concerned by the serious challenges facing our nation’s law enforcement officers. And as a former sheriff, I have a unique perspective on these challenges and an understanding of what needs to be done at the federal level to best support law enforcement.

University collaborates on first national workshop addressing research security

By Houston Daily | May 23, 2024

In a first-of-its-kind national workshop, the University of Houston, Rice University, IPTalons, and the Society of Research Administrators International aim to shape future laws, policies, and guidelines to enhance research security.

Rep. Nehls introduces bill targeting non-compliance among released illegal aliens

By Houston Daily | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) introduced the Accountability Through Deportation (ATD) Act on May 23, 2024. This legislation aims to impose consequences on illegal aliens who fail to comply with a release order by mandating that immigration judges order their removal.

HISD announces meetings on potential bond proposal amidst infrastructure concerns

By Houston Daily | May 23, 2024

As the HISD community continues to recover from last week’s storm, the need for investment in aging facility infrastructure has become more acute. To engage the community in this discussion, HISD is announcing dates for community meetings on the state of its facilities and naming the Community Advisory Committee that will drive engagement.