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February 10, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), held a hearing on childhood literacy and the reading skills foundational to lifelong success for America’s next generation. Members received testimony and asked questions on research-based approaches to instruction, including Science of Reading strategies, which emphasize phonics and high-quality coursework shown to improve achievement and literacy outcomes among the nation’s youth.
February 10, 2026
Good morning. It is my pleasure to convene our first hearing of the year on the critical issue of childhood literacy. As we all know, developing strong reading skills at an early age is a foundational building block for lifelong success. When students master basic reading skills by the fourth grade, they make the important transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” That is why these early years are so crucial, and why we owe it to our children to provide them with proven, effective instruction in reading.
February 6, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the following statement after Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) announced he will not seek reelection:
Chairman Cole said, “Mark Amodei carries Nevada’s voice in the House with clarity and conviction. He’s always approached public service as it should be done – by respecting the institution, doing the work, and never losing sight of those he served.
February 6, 2026
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Appropriations Committee convened its first hearing of the year, with Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) and members receiving testimony from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on efforts to support the Trump Administration’s priority of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. The proceeding highlighted issues with fraudulent and improper payments, national security concerns, including the smuggling of biological hazards and illicit agricultural products, the buying of farmland by China, and vulnerabilities in agricultural data and research labs.
