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The Department of Labor building is seen behind a sign marking the location of the agency’s headquarters on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Senators seek Labor-led database on AI workforce impacts

The Workforce Transparency Act from Sens. Mark Warner and Ted Budd would charge the DOL with creating a public resource with “aggregated workforce transparency data.”

2 days ago By Matt Bracken

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., speaks during the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Senate takes up push to modernize environmental permitting process

The bipartisan legislation directs agencies to standardize data systems and use cloud-based platforms to digitize federal permitting. A companion bill already passed the House.

Feb 10, 2026 By Matt Bracken

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks to reporters outside the Senate Chamber during votes on Nov. 10, 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to create national network of cloud laboratories

The legislation from Sens. Fetterman and Budd would codify existing National Science Foundation proposals and align with provisions in the Trump admin’s AI Action Plan.

Dec 15, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson