Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown: "House Republicans did our job 13 days ago when we passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senate Democrats have made it clear that they are willing to risk the jobs and essential programs of Americans for no reason other than their hatred of President Trump. House Republicans will continue to fight this political malpractice every step of the way," said Rep. Scott. ###

As of October 1st, many federal operations have been shut down pending approval of a new government funding resolution. I appreciate Southern Illinois’ frustrations with the shutdown and the uncertainties it brings. That’s why I supported a House-passed funding package to keep the government running at current funding levels until November 21, 2025; however, the proposal did not pass the Senate. Despite the shutdown, our offices in Washington, D.C., Mascoutah, Murphysboro, and Effingham remain open to assist you. While many federal agencies may have slower response times and minimal staffing,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement as Democrats recklessly drive the nation toward a government shutdown at midnight: “Democrats are holding the government hostage to force through $1.5 trillion in radical pet projects. House Republicans did our job. We passed the clean, short-term funding bill that Democrats themselves had asked for, with no gimmicks, no partisan riders, and no tricks. Keep in mind, they voted for this 13 times under President Biden,” said Rep. Babin. “But out of pure political desperation, they voted against their own d

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted against the House-passed Continuing Resolution. As a result, the federal government will shut down at midnight. Congressman Sessions said, "House Republicans did our job to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown. In the past, when Congress reached this point, we have come together to pass a clean continuing resolution so negotiations could continue without hurting the American people. This time, Democrats chose a different path. By blocking the short-term stopgap we passed la

This past month was an incredibly busy one as I traveled across all 11 counties of Ohio’s 6th Congressional District meeting with constituents, local leaders, and business owners to learn how I can better represent you in Washington. Before heading back from our district work month, House Republicans advanced and enacted President Trump’s America First […]

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will address the House floor in support of his bill, HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025. This legislation will strengthen the DC court system by streamlining the judicial nominations process, reducing case backlogs and ensuring timely justice. Under the current system, the DC Judicial Nomination Commission prioritizes politics over justice, creating delays that burden the courts and endanger DC residents and visitors. HR 5125 eliminates this bureaucratic hurdle to ensure the DC courts are equipped t

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow in both popularity and overall ability, Congress needs to act proactively — not reactively — to protect the American people by passing comprehensive frameworks to address concerns with AI. Recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Voices on AI, Pope Leo XIV recently expressed similar concerns and spoke of the need to “use these gifts [of technology] wisely, ensuring they serve the common good.” What’s more, a new poll from Pew Research shows that over 53% of Americans say AI is doing more to hurt than help people keep their per

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17th, 2025  Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) led a bipartisan letter urging House leadership to stop scheduled cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. 141 Members of Congress signed on to this letter to protect American hospitals from these devastating cuts.  The $8 billion reduction, slated to take effect on October 1, 2025, would slash DSH funding by more than half, threatening safety-net, rural, and urb

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement following House passage of his bill, HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025. Congressman Sessions said, “I am proud my bill to abolish the DC Judicial Nomination Commission has passed the House. As the son of a federal judge, I have a great respect for the judiciary and the process Constitutionally ordained to ensure fairness in our courts. As it stands, the DC Judicial Nomination Commission has too often prioritized politics over justice, creating delays and heavy caseloads. T

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today joined U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15) and Darin LaHood (IL-18) in introducing a House resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader and Illinois native Charlie Kirk.     “The murder of Charlie Kirk is a tragic reminder of just how far our nation has spiraled from the days of political discourse to the depths of political violence,” said Bost. “Charlie was a native son of Illinois whose faith, love of family, and commitment to thoughtfully engaging young people in the political process will leave a lasting

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representative by a vote of 231-196 with his support. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs.  "The entire state of Georgia plays a key role in implementing President Donald Trump’s strategy of Peace Through Strengt

Washington, D.C.--In response to the violation of Polish airspace this morning by Russian attack drones, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04), issued the following statement:  “The violation of Polish airspace this morning by Russian attack drones makes clear yet again that Vladimir Putin remains the number one obstacle to peace and security in Europe. Putin clearly has no qualms with violating the sovereignty of a NATO member, Poland, and has intentionally escalated the war in Ukraine. The United States must continue to engage with Poland as it invokes Article IV of the NATO treaty, which aligns with

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after introducing the SOAR Act Improvements Act, legislation that makes targeted improvements to the only federally funded school choice program in the nation to help children from low-income families in Washington, D.C. succeed. “School choice has the power to improve the lives and trajectories of our nation’s future leaders – there’s no question or debate about it. Washington, D.C. is a prime example of where school choice is working in our nation, and countless young men and women from low-income famili

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) led 85 colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and President Donald Trump to urge the Department to eliminate unnecessary red tape and exempt U.S. businesses from the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements.  “The CTA is intended to fight money laundering, a well-intentioned goal. However, the reality is that drug traffickers like El

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17), joined by colleagues Andy Harris (MD-01), Robert Aderholt (AL-04) , Chip Roy (TX-21), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Blake Moore (UT-01), Gary Palmer (AL-06), David Rouzer (NC-07), and Mary Miller (IL-15) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to reject marijuana rescheduling.   The lawmakers warned that rescheduling marijuana would deliver a multi-billion-dollar tax break to Big Marijuana and CCP-connected cartels operating inside the United States. If marijuana were reclassified, industry analysts estimate corporat

WACO, TX- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will hold a press conference today to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,000,000 to the City of Huntsville for Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. This funding, secured through the Appropriations process at the request of Congressman Sessions, will expand the plant’s capacity to meet the needs of a growing population while ensuring water quality standards are maintained for Lake Conroe and Elkins Lake. Congressman Sessions said, “I am proud to announce that the EPA is awarding $1 million to the City of

Congressman Scott Perry Introduces the Freedom from Union Violence Act     Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) just introduced the Freedom from Union Violence Act, to rectify a deadly loophole in the 1946 Hobbs Anti-Extortion Act that enables union officials to perpetrate violen

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Lawrence County. The funding, awarded through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, will be used to strengthen overdose response efforts in the region. “Far too many families in Southern Illinois have felt the devastating impact of the opioid crisis,” said Bost. “This funding will help Lawrence County expand its response efforts, save lives, and provide much-needed resources to combat addiction in our communities.” ###

Congressman Dan Crenshaw introduced The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025, which amends the Safe Drinking Water Act such that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must rule on state applications to regulate Class VI injection wells within 180 days.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) is spearheading a letter, joined by House Republican colleagues, to Secretary of State Marco Rubio supporting the Trump Administration's efforts to assert strong American leadership in the upcoming United Nations Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva. Crenshaw had previously led a congressional letter to then-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken last fall when the Biden administration supported production caps during prior treaty talks, which would harm American economic interests. This new letter supports efforts for a science-driven, ec

OAK RIDGE, N.C. – Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will hold a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 6th, from 10am-12pm at Oak Ridge Military Academy in the Bonner Gymnasium. Representatives from all five U.S. Service Academies will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on their respective application processes. This event is open to all students, parents, counselors, and educators in North Carolina’s 5th District. To aid in seating logistics, please RSVP by August 29th by emailing Simon Connolly at simon.connolly@mail.house.gov. For questions about the U.S. Service Ac

BANNER ELK, N.C. – Today, Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the bipartisan Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, legislation that prohibits colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial and academic boycotts dictated by those in the boycott-sanction-divest (BDS) movement.  “The antisemitic rot that has corroded college campuses must be eradicated – enough is enough. The safety and security of Jewish students, faculty, and staff should never be threatened under any circumstances. If an institution of hig

BANNER ELK, N.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding Columbia University’s $200 million agreement with the Trump administration. “Last April, on the steps of Low Library at Columbia University, I stood alongside Speaker Johnson, several of my Republican colleagues, and Jewish students to call attention to the university’s invertebrate response to antisemitic demonstrations and egregious lack of protections given to Jewish students, faculty and staff.  “The $200 million agreement between Columbia University and the Trump administration is ce

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the New Authorities Reforming Counter-Narcotic Operations (NARCO) Act of 2025. This bill codifies recent reforms to the U.S. State Department by placing the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) under the International Security (T) family at State Department. The NARCO Act also implements elements of the President’s 2026 budget request, codifying reforms to Bureau programming. “The NARCO Act of 2025 will modernize our approach to combatting internatio

Freedom means owning what you buy, whether it’s a Jeep Wrangler for your family or a rugged Jeep AEV J8 Milspec built for our troops. But there’s a problem. In today’s landscape, automakers are locking you out of fixing your own vehicles. They hoard the tools, software and know-how needed for repairs, in effort to establish a monopoly over auto repair.  That’s not just un-American — it’s a threat to our liberty and security. Take this story from an active-duty logistics officer, knee-deep in South Korean mud, stunned to hear her Marine mechanic couldn’t fix a broken generator. Why? “Because of

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement on his vote to advance a House Resolution to publicly release certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein: “I was proud to sponsor and support this Resolution which will require the release of credible information, protect whistleblowers and victims of sexual abuse, and finally shine a light on the full details of everyone involved in the despicable acts connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The American people deserve the truth and the victims deserve to be p

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 55-2. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs.  "Georgia's military installations play a key role in implementing President Donald Trump’s strategy of Peace Through Strength," Rep. Scott said. "The FY26 NDAA strengthens the U.S. military and enhances the quality of lif

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday, July 11, to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts following the recent disaster. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations under the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Congressman Sessions has been closely engaged in federal disaster response efforts across the country, including in Hawaii and North Carolina. Now, as the need has emerged in his home state of Texas, he is working to ensure the Hill Country

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement on the tragic flooding in Central Texas. Congressman Sessions said, “I am heartbroken by the tragic flooding in the Hill Country. Our prayers are with those who have been lost, those still missing, and all the families affected. We pray for comfort, strength, and healing. May God also watch over the emergency response team and volunteers continuing their courageous efforts.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement regarding the final passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act out of the House of Representatives: “The House of Representatives just sent the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump’s desk with my support. This legislation delivers historic tax relief for workers, middle-class families, farmers, and small businesses. OBBBA stops the threat of a 24% tax increase on the average taxpayer in Georgia, while ending Democrats’ radical green handouts. The legislation doubles small business expe

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement regarding today’s vote on the Senate Amendment to HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act “I am pleased to see this important legislation moving forward with Senate revisions that maintain the priorities of preventing a return to the Obama-era policies of higher taxes and excessive government spending, while protecting American taxpayers. This bill blocks a harmful tax increase and reins in reckless federal spending that began in 2009. Additionally, this legislation secures critical reimbursement to Texas for Operation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) will vote in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, major legislation that delivers key victories for conservatives and advances President Trump’s agenda. “This bill isn’t perfect, but it includes major conservative wins we’ve been fighting for—pro-growth tax policy, real structural reform to mandatory spending, border security funding, strong work requirements, and cuts to Biden’s Green New Deal,” said Rep. Davidson. “Making full and immediate expensing permanent is a huge pro-growth win that will drive investment, boost productivity, and

Congressman Scott Perry Leads GOP Effort to Save Pennsylvania’s Chocolate. “Everyone loves chocolate. But confectioners of all sizes are under significant threat if we don’t revise the looming tariffs on our chocolate manufacturing industry,” said Congressman Scott Perry. “With the support of my colleagues, I contacted the Trump Administration to request a fair and balanced trade policy – one that won’t inadvertently hamstring thousands of hardworking Americans in the chocolate industry, especially here in Pennsylvania. I specifically asked the United States Trade Represent

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives commending President Donald J. Trump for his successful diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the recent armed conflict between Pakistan and India. “President Trump once again demonstrated his skill as a master negotiator and peacemaker by helping to mediate a ceasefire between Pakistan and India,” said Rep. Davidson. “His strategic use of trade leverage played a crucial role in reducing tensions in one of the world’s most volatile regions. At a time when the world faced the threat of a da