Chairman David Valadao has already led hearings on the Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office and Capitol Police as lawmakers move toward markup and eventual floor consideration.
Lobbying disclosures show pressure on archival preservation, cybersecurity, security technology and labour issues, after Congress extended legislative branch funding through fiscal 2026 in a shutdown-averting continuing measure.
With threats rising, how will the new billion-dollar police budget change daily life and access at the U.S. Capitol?
Will AI-driven security and data management truly modernize government, or just increase the legislative branch's overall spending?
As records go digital, can new funding protect our history from both cyber threats and legal challenges to public access?