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WASHINGTON, D.C. – [6/25/2026] U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) reintroduced the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program Reauthorization Act, a bill that helps new farmers and producers successfully grow their budding operations. Beginning farmers are forced to literally bet the farm, and then some, to pay for record-high land, fertilizer, equipment and other input costs necessary for farming. This grant program offers those farmers access to the knowledge, skills […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help New, Beginning Farmers Grow a Successful Business appeared

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, pressed Postmaster General David P. Steiner on the weaponization of the U.S. Postal Service and the latest actions to limit the use of mail-in voting by the Trump Administration. Slotkin questioned Steiner over concerns related to the handling of ballots, access to voting, and public confidence in the […] The post ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Postmaster General on Concerns Over Mail-in Voting Access appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, led eleven Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that will help small farms access federal conservation programs delivered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “After hearing from farmers and ranchers across […] The post Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Help Small Farms Access Federal Support appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

“Through engaging in this campaign of litigation and intimidation, the CFTC risks becoming an instrument and enabler of online prediction markets’ efforts to bypass states’ consumer protections and oversight, creating a race-to-the-bottom in gambling.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) this week led 15 of their Democratic colleagues in […] The post Blumenthal & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Push to End CFTC Assault on State Prediction Markets Oversight appeared first on Merkley.

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana Natives and U.S. Veterans Francies Poulos and Michelle Johnson as Montanans of the Month for their extraordinary service contributions to Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that […] The post Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: Francies Poulos and Michelle Johnson appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) has secured more than $7.3 million in federal funding for critical projects, delivering major investments in public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, transportation, and community improvements throughout South Florida. While many in Washington talk about results, Moskowitz continues to deliver them. By working directly with local leaders, first responders, educators, […] The post Moskowitz Delivers More Than $7.3 Million for South Florida, Securing Major Wins for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth appeared fi

Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) led a letter to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) demanding answers around the Trump Administration’s proposal to force all federal employees to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). In a letter to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management Scott […] The post Landsman, Krishnamoorthi Call on OPM to Abandon Proposed Government-Wide NDA Requirement appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—launched an investigation into the Trump Administration’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, which has so far reportedly cost American taxpayers more than $16 million. Within weeks […] The post Merkley Launches Investigation into Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Surrounding Renovation of the Reflecting Pool appeared first on Merkley.

Blunt Rochester, Wyden, Schumer Lead Legislation to Cap Medicare Costs for Seniors The Medicare Cost Cap Act Will Create a $5,000 Ceiling on Out-of-Pocket Costs for People with Traditional Medicare and Protect Low-Income Seniors U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Senate Finance Committee Ranking […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) took to the House floor to honor LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jon Samuelson, who was shot three times in the line of duty after stopping to help a stranded motorist on May 22nd. “Deputy Jon Samuelson is a hero. Without hesitation, he put his life on […] The post Yakym Honors LaPorte County Deputy Shot in the Line of Duty appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced new, bipartisan legislation, the Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act, to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assess how to lower barriers for organic farmers to access USDA programs.    “California leads our country in organic production, and it is e

U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), introduced the Food Assurance and Security Act to reinstate the Food Security Supplemental Survey and resume publication of annual household food security reports. In 1995, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Census Bureau developed this comprehensive nutrition access survey, collecting data on food security and nutrition assistance […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) will introduce the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 to protect Louisiana crawfish, shrimp, rice, catfish, and other American producers from unfair foreign competition. The legislation would establish tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on import-sensitive food and agricultural products to stop import surges, restore fair prices, and keep American producers in business […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and John Curtis (R-UT), introduced bipartisan legislation to provide more transparency on digital content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The bill will help ensure people know when they are viewing AI-made content or interacting with an AI chatbot by requiring clear labels and disclosures. […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court declared the Trump administration could end Temporary Protected Status – a kind of immigration status that allows those fleeing crises to reside legally in the United States – for Syrians and Haitians: “This Supreme Court just handed away more of […]

Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.-12) is introducing the companion bill in the House. Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joins Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) in reintroducing legislation to create the first-ever affirmative federal voting rights guarantee for all eligible citizens and to enshrine into law American citizens’ fundamental right to vote. First introduced in 2021, Sen. Ossoff’s Right […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — America faces surging energy demands from artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, yet the federal permitting system remains a major obstacle to building necessary infrastructure. Today, Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK), joined by Senators Rick Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Katie Britt, and James Lankford, introduced the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act to reform federal […]

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Lori Trahan (MA-03), along with 122 of their colleagues, demanded that the Trump administration stop injecting its MAGA agenda into the traditionally nonpartisan federal grantmaking process. In a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, the lawmakers demonstrated how the administration’s proposed changes will impede critical health research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since the end of World War II, NIH has relied on qualified experts to determine which health care

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was selected by the America250 Congressional Caucus to decorate the State of Texas's scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake, a landmark commemorative project that will be displayed in Washington, D.C. for millions of visitors. Representing Texas's proud energy heritage, Congressman Pfluger decorated an oil derrick and pumpjack made entirely from modeling chocolate and finished with edible gold paint. The decoration will be incorporated into the final cake alongside representations from all 50 states and four U.S. territories. Joining Congres

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced the bipartisan Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting (CLEAR) Act, legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress on the gaps preventing the Department from fully meeting federal cybersecurity event logging requirements. Event logging, which tracks activity across an agency’s networks and systems, is a foundational cybersecurity tool. Without comprehensive event logging

WASHINGTON D.C. – America’s warfighters should be paid the same way members of Congress are. That is why Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the Combat Pay Protection Act this week. Combat pay has not increased since 2003. Currently, America’s warfighters’ combat pay amounts to only $7.50 per day, capped at $225 per month. That is barely enough to buy a large coffee while serving in harm’s way. This bill provides a one-time boost, followed by permanent annual increases, and covers numerous other hazardous duties, deployment-based, and special incentive pays that have not increased in ma

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) participated in a Republican Study Committee (RSC) roundtable hosted by Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC) focused on the growing chemical abortion crisis, the impact of abortion-inducing drugs, and legislative efforts to strengthen protections for women and improve accountability. “No woman should ever be subjected to a forced abortion, and those who commit these acts should face the full force of the law,” said Rep. Messmer. “As chemical abortion drugs become more widely available, Congress has a responsibility to ensure strong protections are in place

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation urged President Trump to implement a whole-of-government strategy to fight outbreaks of the New World Screwworm. Following confirmed cases of the flesh-eating parasite across Texas, lawmakers warn that failure to contain the pest could cause catastrophic losses of up to $1.3 billion for the U.S. livestock industry. The letter is co-signed by Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Brian Babin (TX-36), Jodey Arrington (TX-19),

Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) today introduced the AI Incident Reporting Act, legislation that would create a federal framework requiring developers of the most advanced artificial intelligence models to report dangerous capabilities, security breaches, and safety incidents to the Secretary of Commerce. As AI systems grow more autonomous — capable of modifying their own behavior, evading human oversight, and accelerating their own development — the U.S. has had no clear and formal mechanism to learn when something goes wrong. This bill closes that gap. Under the legislation, the Departme

A Republican lawmaker ‌on Thursday proposed legislation that would require AI model developers to report dangerous capabilities, security breaches and safety incidents. The draft legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas, would mandate AI companies to report to the U.S. Commerce Department within seven days of discovering dangerous activity, with Commerce required to notify Congress within 48 hours of the most serious incidents. "It's a catch-it-early ⁠and sound-the-alarm bill," Moran said in an interview about the AI Incident Reporting Act. The bill comes as ever

Washington, D.C. – 6/25/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the most recent Supreme Court decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for the Haitian community: “Conditions in Haiti remain extremely dangerous due to rampant gang violence, political instability, and a severe humanitarian crisis. That is why I co-led bipartisan legislation to extend TPS for Haiti, repeatedly urged the Administration to maintain these protections, worked directly with local leaders in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley, as well

GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement ahead of a Freedom Truck visiting the Ninth District this weekend at the Jefferson Freedom Festival. “As we celebrate 250 years of America’s legacy of liberty, there is no better way to honor our founding than by bringing its story directly to the communities that embody its spirit,” said Clyde. “I encourage folks across the Ninth District to join me in Jefferson this weekend to experience the Freedom Truck and to reflect on the extraordinary nation our Founding Fathers built. Northeast Georgians have a

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the End EPA Abuse Act, legislation to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from abusing its regulatory authority. “Under the Biden Administration, the EPA increasingly treated the Clean Air Act as a blank check to push de facto electric vehicle mandates, jeopardize reliable energy sources, and impose costly regulations on American consumers and businesses,” said Clyde. “Unelected Washington bureaucrats should never have the power to dictate what kind of c

Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) kicked off today’s roundtable titled “Roundtable: Two Sides of a Digital Coin: Protecting U.S. Security by Challenging the Power of Repressive Foreign Regimes.” In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Timmons highlighted that decentralized digital assets can empower people living under authoritarian regimes and can provide pathways to receiving suppressed information. He also emphasized the importance of democratic nations setting the norms of digital finance, rather than oppressive regimes like the Chinese Communist

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act, completing committee action on all 12 annual spending bills: “For too long, Congress has relied on continuing resolutions and massive year-end spending packages that limit transparency and prevent lawmakers from properly reviewing how taxpayer dollars are spent. Completing committee work on all 12 annual spending bills is an important step toward a more transparent and accountable funding process. “These bills reflect the priorities that m

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and California State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith expressing concerns about the state’s revised health care tax, which would raise healthcare costs for millions of Californians already struggling with the rising costs of healthcare. “I’m deeply concerned by the Newsom Administration’s decision to dramatically increase taxes on health plans serving working families, employees, and employers across C

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led more than 30 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in introducing a resolution commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first women service academy enrollees, Rep. Houlahan co-hosted a roundtable featuring a panel of some of the earliest service academy graduates, in partnership with Women in the Services Coalition (WiSCI). “Women serving in our military and training in our service academies, excelling despite additional hurdles, are proof that our nation

Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins sharing her concerns for the potential for New World Screwworm (NWS) to lead to mass euthanasia of pets. The letter can be found here or below: Dear Secretary Rollins: As New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to spread across Texas for the first time since the 1960’s, there is an urgent and potentially catastrophic threat to dogs, cats, and other companion animals. While much of the public discussion has rightly focused on the threat to livestock, I am deeply concerned that the potential for NWS to l

Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee did their mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill. As a member of the committee, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) secured $45 million for El Paso, $41.1 million for Texas, and introduced four amendments, two of which were accepted and two that were rejected by Republicans. Below is a summary of her wins for El Paso, as well as a transcript and corresponding videos. Links to the videos are located in the highlighted section title. During the debate of this legislation, Congresswoman Escobar provided opening remarks and introduced the foll

This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) questioned DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin during an oversight hearing of the Homeland Security subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. Present at the hearing was DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar. She discussed the planned detention warehouses in Socorro, the GSA decision on BOTA, the building of the border barriers at Mt. Cristo Rey and Big Bend National Park, and more. Video of her remarks can be found here and a transcript can be found below: Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, Mr. Deputy Secretary, we

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act, introduced by my colleague, Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas, and co-sponsored by me. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Native American Affairs works with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations to provide entrepreneurial development, contracting and capital access and to support the establishment and expansion of small businesses owned or controlled by our nation’s indigenous peoples, including Native Hawaiians. It helps our nation remain focused on our Native American, Alas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. "Today’s Supreme Court decision makes one thing painfully clear: Trump is taking legal status away from immigrants who already have it. "TPS holders followed the law. They registered with the government, passed background checks, worked, paid taxes, raised families and built lives here. Now Haitian and Syrian TPS holders could be forced back into danger, and every other TPS holder is

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, was joined by Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) in leading 125 members of Congress demanding that the Trump Administration stop a proposed rule change to the traditionally nonpartisan federal grantmaking process. The letter, written to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, demonstrated how the administration’s proposed changes will impede critical health research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and at r

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Bacon, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters Washington, D.C. – Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) today to introduce the Support Our Firefighters Act. This bipartisan legislation would waive the overtime cap for federal wildland firefighters and ensure they receive mandatory rest and recuperation time. The bill is also co-led by Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Joe Neguse (CO-02). Federal wildland firefighters are subject to an annual compensation cap, wh

Today, the Michigan Congressional Delegation announced their submission to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on behalf of the state of Michigan. As part of Congress's efforts to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the capsule will serve as a snapshot in time and will be opened on our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276. The Delegation submitted a Pure Michigan license plate engraved with “America 250,” a Pure Michigan brochure, a photograph of the Michigan U.S. House Delegation in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda at the statue of Michigan-native President Gerald Ford, and a pict

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed Congress on June 23rd, includes language from the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) co-led the introduction of the DASH Act with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) to make housing more affordable for working families and combat the rise of children and families experiencing homelessness. The DASH Act, which is led by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) in the Senate, addresses the lack of affordable quality housing through policies like creating a new down payment tax cr

Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 4122, the Health Care for Energy Workers Act, to increase access to care for current and former energy workers. H.R. 4122 would benefit over 10,000 Georgia energy workers, including many employed at Plant Vogtle and the Savannah River Site. Specifically, this bipartisan, bicameral legislation, introduced by Representatives Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), would update the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) to allow nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to o

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on United States Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Miot: “I am heartbroken and infuriated by the Supreme Court's despicable decision on TPS for Haitians and Syrians. “This callous ruling will have devastating implications for 1.3 million TPS recipients who have been targeted by Trump despite abiding by the law and contributing to Florida's economy. The Court selectively ignored Trump's open racism against Haitians to imply that race was not a factor in this case. We all know better. “Hundreds

By Katherine Hamilton Published June 25, 2026 Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced a bill on Wednesday designed to keep future Democrat presidential administrations from weaponizing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to target pro-lifers who pray and peacefully demonstrate outside of abortion clinics. The bill is called the “Saving FACE Act of 2026,” and would “remove criminal penalties for obstructing access to abortion services” from the FACE Act, Breitbart News first learned. Ogles introduced the bill on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which over

On Tuesday, June 30th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), will chair a congressional hearing on the worsening human rights situation in Cyprus following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rise to power. The hearing will examine the Government of Turkey’s Cyprus policies under President Erdoğan within the broader trends of foreign policy—including the human rights and humanitarian implications relating to nationalism—the ongoing closure of Turkey’s border with Armenia and genocide denial, support for Azerbaijan’s aggression against Nagorno

Whether it’s public lands or designated wilderness areas, the people of Idaho value recreation and have proven to be responsible stewards for generations. As a lifelong Idahoan and Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I have worked long and hard to protect Idahoans’ way of life by preserving access to Idaho’s public lands and ensuring wilderness status provides the strongest possible protections for these lands. Public lands and wilderness areas serve as places for all Americans to enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. These recr