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WASHINGTON, D.C. — After President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan and bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the housing package is now forced into law as outlined in Article 1, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution. The legislative package includes a pair of bills Senator Fetterman introduced –– the Whole-Home Repairs Act and […] The post Fetterman Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Washington, D.C. — The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive bipartisan bill championed by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), was enacted into law last weekend after the 10-day constitutional clock expired. Goodlander co-sponsored six critical provisions in the final bill. “The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act delivers a major victory for Granite Staters […] The post Goodlander-Backed Affordable Housing Bill Becomes Law appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Becomes Law U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act has officially become law as part of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, marking a major victory for veterans and military families across the country. The legislation, the first […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauded the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, even after President Trump failed to sign the landmark legislation. The law will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, […]

9,000 homes in rural Minnesota will be saved by Smith’s bill MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), the top Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, announced her major bipartisan bill to preserve 400,000 rural homes across the country became law today. Smith’s Rural Housing Service Reform Act was included in a housing supply package that passed the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities. President […] The post U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH’S BIPARTISAN RURAL HOUSING SUPPLY LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Washington, D.C. – 7/11/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) celebrated the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, landmark bipartisan legislation that will help address the nation’s severe housing shortage and lower costs for American families. The United States faces a shortage of as many as 8 million housing units. Regulatory delays and outdated zoning have worsened the crisis, while small and midsize banks that finance new construction have struggled under heavy regulatory burdens. WATCH: REP LAWLER DEBATES IN FAVOR OF 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT ON HOUSE FLOOR The 2

More than 200 people gathered Saturday morning to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) this week. Holding lit candles and "ICE OUT" signs, the group said prayers and mourned Salgado Araujo's death as well as others like Renee Good and Alex Pretti — who had lost their lives during ICE encounters in Minnesota earlier this year. "It doesn't get easier, and of course I'm still looking for answers," said Salgado Araujo’s son, Ronaldo Salgado. "I've been looking for answers since 7 o'clock a.m. Tuesday." Two of Salgado Araujo's son

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law last night at midnight: "For the first time in decades, Congress passed a bipartisan housing bill to address our nation’s housing crisis and help hard working Americans. Despite the needs it addresses and the overwhelming support it has, Donald Trump refused to sign the bill, but thankfully it became law anyway. "Trump demonstrates time and again that he doesn’t care about the cost of living crisis Americans are living through, the result of a terrible economy th

Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, held a press conference to celebrate his bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, becoming law. The bipartisan, bicameral bill is the first major housing legislation in decades. It cuts red tape, increases housing supply, and makes homeownership more attainable for families across Arkansas and the nation. The bill passed the Senate 85-14 and the House 358-32. Rep Hill said, "When I first ran for Congress, I set out to author and pass legislation that improves the lives of central Arkansans and prove that Wa

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is now law, includes bills authored and backed by Senator Gallego WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is celebrating the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law at midnight. “Let’s be clear: this bill could have and should have become law weeks ago. Instead of helping bring down the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, released the following statement after the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act officially became law, without the President’s signature.   “Marylanders across our state tell me the same thing: housing costs too much.   “At […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act (H.R. 9604), legislation that permanently moves federal Native education and workforce training programs out of the Department of Education and into the Department of the Interior, the agency that already carries the federal trust responsibility to Tribal communities. The […] The post Owens Introduces the Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act appeared first on Burgess Owens.

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Last week, Secret Service questioned the security of the gifted aircraft’s retrofit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a dozen of their Senate colleagues in demanding transparency into the taxpayer-funded modification of the $400-million luxury jet gifted to President Trump by the government of Qatar. Since Trump announced the gift in […] The post Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers on Misuse of Federal Resources After Rushed, Costly Retrofit Job of Trump’s Luxury Jet appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump just fired every remaining commissioner on the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) only months before the midterm elections. The EAC helps states run secure elections by certifying voting systems and supporting election officials. Gutting a bipartisan, independent... The post Rep. Mullin Condemns Trump’s Firing of Remaining EAC Commissioners appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $18 million for the Minnesota State Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Project. The grant, provided through the USDOT’s BUILD program, will be used to construct an interchange at the intersection of Minnesota State […] The post U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar Secure Significant Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements in Anoka County appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $24 million for the Red River Regional Bridge System Replacement Project in Norman, Polk and Clay counties. The grant, provided through USDOT’s BUILD program, will replace up to three bridges over the Red River. […] The post U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar Secure Significant Federal Funding to Replace Bridges Over the Red River in Norman, Polk and Clay Counties appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $6 million for the CSAH 100 Rail Crossing Grade Separation Project in Aurora, Minnesota. The grant, provided through USDOT’s BUILD program, will construct a grade separated bridge to improve connectivity for school transportation, […] The post U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar Secure Significant Federal Funding to Improve Rail Crossing Safety in St. Louis County appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

SPARKS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) office presented former Army Staff Sergeant Thomas Martin with the Purple Heart during a ceremony at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza. Senator Rosen secured the award for SSgt. Martin – who was injured by a punji stake in September 1967 while conducting a helicopter assault during […] The post Rosen Secures Purple Heart for Vietnam Veteran from Sparks After Nearly Sixty Years appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA.) and 42 members of the California congressional delegation in demanding the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescind their proposed regulation for federal financial assistance, emphasizing the crucial need for federal funding for scientific research to remain independent given California’s leadership as the innovation capital of the world... The post California Lawmakers Urge OMB to Rescind Politicized Rule on Federal Grants appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Pennsylvania pavilion was named top state exhibit during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall – a win Senators McCormick and Fetterman say belongs to all of Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania was recognized as one of the top state pavilions at America’s 250th birthday celebration, receiving one of the event’s “Best in Show” honors during the […]

Rep. David Schweikert recognized two AZ-01 students for earning the Congressional Award Gold Medal after completing more than 400 hours...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, penned an op-ed in The Hill urging congress to pass their bipartisan Jewish American Security Act. Introduced in May, this bipartisan bill would strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism – […] The post ICYMI in The Hill: Senators Rosen, Lankford Highlight Necessity of Their Bipartisan Bill to Combat Antisemitism appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

San Bruno, CA – Congressman Kevin Mullin issued the following statement in response to the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) announcement that it plans to close the National Archives at San Francisco, which is located in San Bruno, CA.... The post Rep. Mullin Working to Support National Archives in San Bruno appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Sen. Murray Calls for an Independent Investigation; Demands ICE Release all the Footage Related to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s Filling *** WATCH HERE*** Washington, D.C. – In response to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a video statement demanding that ICE release […] The post ICYMI: Murray Releases Video Calling for an Independent Investigation in Response to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s killing appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez introduced H.R. 9637, the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act, a bill which would allow Southwest Washington’s Indian Tribes to lethally remove California and Steller sea lions in specific portions of the Columbia River. This bill is part of an effort by the Congresswoman to modify the Marine Mammal […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act to Remove Predatory Sea Lions appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

WASHINGTON – One year ago, Senator Dave McCormick convened the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where leading companies in energy and artificial intelligence announced more than $90 billion in investments, including approximately $50 billion in energy and power projects and $40 billion in data centers, in addition to millions for workforce and AI training. […]

Originally published on July 10, 2026 by the San Mateo Daily Journal and written by Kevin Mullin As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, it is a moment to reflect on the state of our republic. I’m barely old enough to... The post Reclaim patriotism with ‘Team USA’ appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted her third annual workforce development summit bringing together educators, employers, and community leaders to discuss how career and technical education (CTE) can strengthen the agricultural workforce. The event welcomed over 100 attendees and featured four panels of educators, stakeholders, and business leaders with conversations centered around Career & Technical Education (CTE), […] The post Budzinski Hosts Third Workforce Summit, Highlighting Careers in Agriculture appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

Following the Recent Supreme Court Decision, Haitian Nationals on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Will Lose Work Authorization on Saturday The Senator Recently Joined Colleagues to Introduce S. 4814 to Require the Secretary of Homeland Security to Designate Haiti for TPS U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin […] The post Gillibrand Calls On Department Of Homeland Security To Reinstate Temporary Protected Designation For Haiti appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

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Congressman Highlights Support for Small Business, Domestic Manufacturing, and American-Made Products Above: Gottheimer tours APM Hexseal. ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) toured APM Hexseal, a long-standing Englewood manufacturer that has been designing and producing high-performance sealing solutions for military, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications since 1947. The visit was facilitated by the New […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Tours APM Hexseal in Englewood, Meets with North Jersey Manufacturers appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, alongside the Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), reintroduced the Building Up Farmland Frontiers for Ecological Resilience (BUFFER) Act. This bicameral legislation would ensure all states can access the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) funding to implement buffer zones, agricultural tools […]

11 days. 32 stops. 26 counties. Over 2,000 miles. One mission: hearing directly from Pennsylvanians. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently completed an 11-day, 32-stop tour across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marking the milestone of visiting all 67 counties in the Commonwealth since taking office. In total, his 67-county visit included 297 official stops across the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow to fix the extensive visa processing backlogs and delays that are impacting immigrants’ ability to obtain work permits. Given that many visa categories require proof of a […] The post Rosen Pushes Trump Administration to Fix Severe Visa Processing Delays Affecting Work Reauthorization Applications appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

“The $25 million applied for was the maximum the region could get under the program, with leaders crediting U.S. Sen. Jon Husted for pushing the project.” COLUMBUS – An article from the Cincinnati Business Courier highlights Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) efforts to secure $25 million in federal funding for the Fort Washington Way Project, a transformational infrastructure […]

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reappoint Dr. John Howard to another six-year term as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). The letter, […] The post Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Reappointment Of Dr. John Howard To Lead World Trade Center Health Program appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Cincinnati, OH – This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced legislation to combat the environmental impacts that come along with Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Landsman is leading the effort to ensure AI data centers are federally regulated to protect hardworking Southwest Ohio families. Landsman […] The post Landsman Introduced Third AI Data Center Bill in Congress appeared first on Greg Landsman.

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