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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) voted in support of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation aimed at lowering housing costs, expanding affordable housing, and increasing homeownership opportunities for families in South Texas. The bill includes bipartisan reforms to increase housing supply, support affordable housing construction, revitalize vacant properties, streamline housing development, and strengthen housing opportunities in rural and underserved communities. “Families across South Texas are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, limited hous

WATCH THE HEARING WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández secured a major legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands for her bill to strengthen the relationships between New Mexico land grant-mercedes and the federal government and protect their ability to practice centuries-old traditional uses on federal land. Representative Leger Fernández and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (H.R. 2785) to provide greater cooperati

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives rejected the Republican, partisan version of H.R. 1329, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act in a bipartisan vote of 216-204. The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and House Democrats called for the bill to be returned to the original bipartisan version. Earlier this week, the DWC announced formal opposition to the bill. DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released a statement following the failed vote on the bill: “Today, the House proved that the Women’s History Museum does not belong to Trump. It belongs to the w

Congresswoman Ross Introduces Legislation to Support Independent Musicians and Ensure Fair Negotiations with Streaming Platforms and AI Developers   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026. This legislation will give small independent artists and music creators the power to collectively negotiate with both streaming platforms and generative artificial intelligence (AI) developers for fair compensation.   Under current law, small and independent musicians have little ability to bargain for fair compensation for the use of

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Rudy Yakym (IN-02), introduced the Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help schools, communities, and public health organizations develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies to prevent suicide among children and adolescents. The legislation comes as youth mental health challenges rise nationwide with suicide becoming the second-leading cause of death for American kids.    In 2008, Rep. Pettersen lost her own brother, Justin, to suicide after he slipped through t

Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) delivered opening remarks during the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup of the Build America 250 Act. Below is a full transcript of his remarks, which can also be viewed here:   "Mr. Chairman, I want to commend you and Ranking Member Larsen for the bipartisan spirit that helped shape this bill. While I appreciate the work that has gone into this legislation, however, there are some serious shortcomings that I hope this Committee can address today.   As the sole Member of this Committee representing New York Cit

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll calling for greater transparency, meaningful public engagement, and stronger accountability regarding the proposed Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) data center project at Fort Bliss.   The proposed project, which has reportedly been discussed at hyperscale levels approaching 2.5 gigawatts, continues to raise significant questions from El Pasoans regarding potential impacts on local infrastructure, water and energy resources, household costs, environmental conditions, and community quality of life. While t

This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke twice during a House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Subcommittee hearing. Testifying at today’s subcommittee hearing were Doug Collins, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Richard Topping, Assistant Secretary of Management and Chief Financial Officer. The first part is regarding military construction, including the new VA medical center in El Paso. The second part is regarding VA Home Loans, veteran homeownership, and a preview of upcoming legislation the