Worldwide: Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

With passage of legislation in the U.S. Congress becoming increasingly difficult in a polarized political environment, congressional investigations have become a more frequent...

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (the Act). The Act, which reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program until September 30, 2031, has already passed the Senate and is now awaiting President Trump's signature. The Act, if passed, will make significant changes that will impact federal contractors who are or will be recipients of federal funds unde

Extends the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council through May 29, 2026, or until 10 days after submission of its final report, to allow additional time to complete and submit its final report assessing FEMA's operations and effectiveness.