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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS SURVIVORS OF SOCIALISM ROUNDTABLE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) joined House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) for a roundtable highlighting the dangers of socialism and reaffirming their commitment to defending freedom and American democracy. "As someone who fled communist Cuba as a child, I know firsthand where socialism leads," said Congressman Carlos Gimenez. "It destroys freedom, crushes opportunity, and empowers government at the expense of the people. We cannot allow the failed ideas that have devastated nations around the world to take root here in the United Stat

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO WARN AGAINST THE RISE OF SOCIALISM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) joined House Republican leadership for a press conference highlighting the dangers of socialism and reaffirming America's commitment to freedom. An exile from communist Cuba, Congressman Gimenez shared his family's story of fleeing the Castro dictatorship and warned against embracing the same failed ideology that has oppressed and killed millions around the world. He emphasized that the fight against communism is not only a moral imperative but also a national security priority, citing the Cuban regime's deepening alliances with C

Barr Leads House Passage of Main Street Capital Access Act to Strengthen Community Banks and Expand Opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, applauded House passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation to strengthen community banks, expand access to credit, and support families, farmers, and small businesses across Kentucky. The legislation modernizes outdated banking regulations that have made it harder for community banks to grow and compete. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and encouraging the formation of new community banks, the bill helps preserve a competitive financial sy

Kennedy announces $6.6 million for Hurricanes Laura and Francine recovery

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,637,673 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana communities continue recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Francine. “Louisianians know how to weather a storm, rebuild what was lost and help their neighbors get back on their feet. This $6.6 million will help our communities recover from Hurricanes Laura and Francine and keep moving forward,” said Kennedy. The FEMA aid will fund the following: $2,218,977 to the City of Lake Charles for boardwalks, docks and piers

Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend Federal Funding Through December, Preventing a Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027 (H.R. 9770), extending federal funding and government operations through December 4, 2026. The House Appropriations Committee passed all 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2027, sending them on to the full House of Representatives, where three of those bills have also been passed by the House. It is the Committee’s fastest completion of the bills since fiscal year 2020. “This extension simply gives us more time to work with the Senate on federal funding bills ahead of the end of the

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