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By: Matthew Foldi, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Reporter Read the story on the Washington Reporter site here. Sen. Alan Armstrong (R., Okla.) is the Upper Chamber’s newest member, but he told the Washington Reporter in a lengthy interview focused on his permitting reform work that becoming a senator wasn’t exactly in his long term plans. “Never in my career” […]
A new report from the Joint Economic Committee highlights the higher prices Georgia families have been forced to pay for everyday essentials, including gas and groceries, since Donald Trump took office Senator Warnock: “This report puts in numbers what so many Georgians already know: Donald Trump has failed to make their lives better or more […] The post New Report Finds Average Georgia Families Pay $2,400 More Due to Trump Policies appeared first on Reverend Raphael Warnock.
Rep. John James announced his office recently hit a milestone: more than $20 million recovered for constituents during his two terms in office. James’ team has recovered a total of $20,657,956 for constituents who contacted his office for help dealing with the federal government. This includes money that was owed to people who were having trouble getting their tax refund from the IRS, denied veteran disability benefits, or who had problems getting their Social Security payments, among other issues. The tally does not include money James brought back to the district through legislative funding
Washington, D.C. – 7/7/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter to House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman urging him to reject any effort to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as the Committee considers legislation to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Chairman Westerman’s support, and strong bipartisan support in Congress, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) permanently funded LWCF, fulfilling a 60-year promise by ensuring that $900 million in annual offshore oil and gas receipts are
Watch Rep. Gomez's video here LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined residents at Estrada Courts in Boyle Heights to distribute air purifiers, N95 masks, and other essential supplies to families still dealing with the health impacts of the Lineage Logistics fire. The event continued Rep. Gomez's ongoing efforts to connect residents with immediate relief while securing long-term federal investments to strengthen the community. "Today, we were here at Estrada Courts making sure families have air purifiers and masks to help protect their lungs after the Lineage Lo
Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced a resolution to remove Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for abuse of her judicial authority. Congressman Hamadeh alleges that Sooknanan abused the power entrusted to her when she issued an injunction that halted President Trump’s SAVE program, "substituting the judgment of a single unelected judge for that of the duly elected Executive Branch." "Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan’s egregious overreaching ruling blocking President Trump’s common-sense effort to verify the
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), co-chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, reintroduced the bipartisan Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act, which would prohibit intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – hazardous forever chemicals – in food packaging. These harmful substances are frequently used to greaseproof, waterproof, and give nonstick properties to food containers, cookware, and consumer products. And it has been proven that the PFAS in those containers can contaminate the food, causing liver disease, thyroid
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Laura Friedman (D-CA-30), introduced the bipartisan No PFAS in Cosmetics Act, which would ban the use of harmful forever chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics. The legislation would require the Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of PFAS in cosmetic products within 270 days of the bill’s enactment. “PFAS chemicals are in products that we use every single day, including cosmetics and personal care products. Too often these dangerous chemicals are not disclosed on packagin
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 10-21, 2026. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Iosco, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Manistee, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wexford counties. Assistance can include grants for temporar
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated the news that the I-5 Bridge Replacement project has concluded the environmental review process and can now begin construction on a replacement bridge connecting Washington and Oregon. “Today, the I-5 Bridge Replacement project reached an important milestone, bringing it closer to completion,” said Ranking Member Larsen. “You can’t have a big league economy with little league infrastructure. This is a legacy in
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. In conversations with Clinch Valley Health President & CEO Peter Mulkey as well as hospital officials and staff, Chairman Griffith received updates on the hospital, services to local patients and rural health care. “As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, I collect perspectives from medical professionals on rural health care access. My tour of the Clinch Valley Medical Center helped me gather such input from dedicat
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $4,446,323 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “People Incorporated helps serve communities in Southwest Virginia. “This grant for more than $4.4 million helps People Incorporated deliver head start and early head start services to local families in our region.” BACKGROUND According to its website, People Incorporated of Virginia offers early head start service
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared on the latest edition of “The Deciders.” During his appearance, Congressman Griffith outlined policies and actions needed to protect America’s rural communities. Click here or below to watch the full episode featuring Congressman Griffith. Chairman Griffith on helping draft policies to combat the synthetic opioid crisis: “The one that I think probably had the most impact in the early years was the Drug Prescription Monitoring Program…I was very proud we got t
A suspicious package, requiring Denver’s bomb squad. Issues calling 911 from inside federal offices. A malfunctioning public address system that doesn’t reliably broadcast, whether that be for tornadoes or threats. Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a series of security and safety issues at its regional headquarters near Denver’s Union Station. The concerns — some stretching back years — come as the Trump administration has displayed hostility towards federal workers and the EPA itself. President Trump has pushed to weaken protec
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Suhaas Meka, as the winner of the inaugural 2026 Congressional STEM Award Program for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am proud to announce Suhaas as the winner of the Congressional STEM Award Program,” said Strickland. “Congratulations to all students who participated, and […] The post Strickland Announces 2026 STEM Program Winner appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.
Last week, Congresswoman Brownley (CA-26), Congressman Huffman (CA-02), and Congressman Raskin (MD-08), alongside other democratic colleagues, introduced a resolution in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. As the United States prepares to celebrate its Semiquincentennial, the resolution recognizes the nation's long tradition of protecting religious liberty through a secular government, celebrates America's growing religious diversity, and rejects efforts to use the power of government to impose any one religious belief on the American people. The post Brownley, Huffman, Raskin Introduce Reso
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01) joined Fox Business to call on the House to keep advancing the legislative...
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) made the following statement on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny Governor Kathy Hochul’s Major Disaster Declaration request in response to the February blizzard that brought record snowfall, high wind speeds, and coastal flooding to New York: “FEMA’s decision to deny Governor Hochul’s request is a […] The post Gillibrand Statement On FEMA Denying Major Disaster Declaration For New York State For February Blizzard appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in urging the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee to prohibit the use of federal funds to prevent states and Tribal nations from regulating online prediction markets. In the last few months, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued several states for attempting […] The post Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Protecting State and Tribal Rights to Regulate Prediction Markets appeared first on Jacky Rosen.
Government Accountability Office Review Identifies $12 Billion Annually in Federal Medicare and Medicaid Spending in Assisted Living Facilities Read The Report Here. Today, in response to an inquiry by Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and other Democrats on the Senate Aging Committee, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report underscoring the need for enhanced […] The post In Response To Gillibrand Request, Watchdog Releases Report Revealing The Need For Federal Oversight Of Assisted Living Facilities appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Ranking Member on the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding the Trump administration put students first, follow the […]
PHOENIX – Following the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) on July 4th, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is highlighting how Trump and Republicans in Congress have caused Arizonans to lose healthcare, food assistance, and jobs – all so the ultra-wealthy can get bigger tax breaks. “Right now, Arizonans are working harder than ever and […]
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after a violent Fourth of July weekend in New York City left over a dozen people shot, including several children and one NYPD detective: “This weekend, a family barbecue in Coney Island turned into a crime scene. Eight people were shot, four of them children as […] The post Gillibrand Statement On This Weekend’s Gun Violence And The Trump Administration’s Gun Safety Rollbacks appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that Kristian Richard, a Lafayette homeschool student, is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s 3rd District. Download the full image here. Kristian’s piece, titled “With God All Things Are Possible”, captures the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. Congressman Higgins hosted Kristian and her family at the U.S. Capitol last week, where her […] The post Higgins Announces Lafayette Student as Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sent a letter to Senate Appropriations leaders urging them to include robust funding for the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazards Investigations Board (CSB) in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez championed CSB funding in the House […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Urges Senate to Fund the Independent Watchdog Chemical Safety Board appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement mourning the passing of former Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer (R-TX): “Chairman Archer’s service and reverence for our institutions won’t soon be forgotten. For 30 years, the people of Texas were fortunate to have him in their corner, […]
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) is leading the congressional effort to ban members of Congress from lobbying after they leave office after hearing from more than 780 Virginians through a district-wide survey. The survey asked constituents whether they believe elected officials should be allowed to become lobbyists after leaving office. “The message from Virginians is clear: public service should be […]
BURLINGTON, VT–July 6, 2026–The Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today announced $19,719,310 in federal funding to complete the reconstruction of U.S. Route 7 from Pittsford to Brandon, Vermont. The funding for the Vermont Agency of Transportation was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing […]
Above: Congressman Gottheimer at 4th of July Celebration Parade in Ridgefield Park. RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — Today, Saturday, July 4, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined North Jersey families, veterans, first responders, and local elected officials to commemorate America’s 250th birthday at celebrations at Ridgefield Park’s annual July 4th, Independence Day Parade. “There’s no better […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates 250th Independence Day with Fifth District Families, Veterans, and First Responders in Ridgefield Park appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.
Above: Congressman Gottheimer at 4th of July Celebration Parades in Ridgewood. RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Today, July 4, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Fifth District families, veterans, first responders, and local elected officials to commemorate America’s 250th birthday at celebrations in Ridgewood. “It was an honor to mark America’s 250th birthday alongside North Jersey families, […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Independence Day with Fifth District Families, Veterans, and First Responders in Ridgewood appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.
Wellesley town officials were joined by U.S. Representative Katherine Clark to celebrate the $500,000 federal earmark she secured to improve the Town of Wellesley’s tree canopy and bolster natural stormwater management throughout the Charles River Watershed. This funding will support implementation of the Charles River Climate Compact’s Regional Tree Protection and Planting Plan. — Original […]
BECKLEY, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined First Settlement Physical Therapy to discuss his bill, the SAFE Act. “This bill is about prevention, plain and simple. If we can help seniors stay steady on their feet, stay active, and stay independent longer, that’s better for them, better for their families, and better for taxpayers too. I appreciate all the […]
Local News 8 | By Stephanie Lucas IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the global spotlight from the World Cup is bringing a fresh perspective to the American experiment. […] Fulcher says the global attention coincides perfectly with the nation’s historic birthday. “It’s refreshing. I think it’s […] The post Local News 8: “It’s a wake-up call–we have it very well here,” Fulcher refects on the World Cup and America at 250 first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Stop Serial Litigation Act of 2026 (H.R. 9295), legislation designed to end predatory litigation schemes filed under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). EAJA, first passed in 1980, was designed to provide everyday citizens with the opportunity to challenge federal government actions without racking up huge legal […]
San Diego, CA – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured Harrington Heights, an affordable housing development in downtown San Diego, where he discussed his efforts in Congress to tackle the housing affordability crisis. During the roundtable, Schiff emphasized the urgent need for President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing package in over 30 years designed to increase the supply of housing across the […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $76,095,720 in federal grant funding for four transportation infrastructure projects that will expand passenger rail, reduce traffic congestion, and strengthen infrastructure across Virginia. “From passenger rail services to roads and waterways, countless travelers and goods move through the Commonwealth every day, and Virginia […]