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ICYMI: Fox News: Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies
Senator Jim BanksRINJune 22, 2026

Jim Banks’ measure would refocus promotion boards on merit and replace DEI training with military values instruction Click here to read full story from Fox News or read below. FIRST ON FOX: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has made it his priority to carve out “woke” policies from the Pentagon, and a Senate Republican is backing him […]

Banks Secures NDAA Amendment to End DEI Practices, Get Rid of Email Pronouns
Senator Jim BanksRINJune 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) secured an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) last week, to better align federal law with the Trump administration’s reversal of Biden-era Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices and hiring.  The bill will now head to the Senate floor […]

Banks Secures Amendment Requiring Military Academies to Accept CLT Exam
Senator Jim BanksRINJune 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) secured an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) last week, requiring military service academies to accept the Classical Learning Test as an admissions option and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools to offer the exam as […]

Gas and oil prices coming down

Gas and oil prices are steadily coming down. 📉 With the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, POTUS is holding bad actors accountable through PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, while lowering prices and restoring affordability nationwide.

Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for Medal of Honor Ceremony for Major Nicholas Dockery

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) recently joined President Donald Trump as he awarded Major Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Congressman Baird sponsored the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act to award Major Dockery with the highest military decoration of the U.S. Armed Forces. This legislation was signed into law by President Trump on March 26, 2026. Dockery is an Indiana native and is the sole Army officer and one of only two U.S. officers to receive two Silver Stars for gallantry in the post-9/11 era. “Major Docke

Steube, Taylor Introduce the GHOSTRUCK Act
Representative W. SteubeRFLJune 21, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dave Taylor (R-Ohio), Chairman of the Congressional Trucking Caucus and a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today introduced the Guarding Hours-of-Service Oversight and Stopping Tampering by Remote Unofficial Carrier Keeper or GHOSTRUCK Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows foreign-based dispatchers to manipulate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records used to track commercial truck drivers’ hours of service.

Womack Hosts U.S. Service Academy Send-Off Picnic

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas—June 20, 2026…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) hosted his annual picnic honoring Third District students who accepted Offers of Appointment to U.S. military service academies this year, as well as 2026 military service academy graduates from the district. Congressman Womack said, “It is one of my highest honors as Congressman for Arkansas’s Third District to nominate bright, determined, and selfless students who will be shaped into the leaders of tomorrow at our nation’s esteemed U.S. military academies. This fall, the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S.

Higgins Urges Federal Investigation Into Los Angeles Election Fraud Allegations, Calls for Funding Freeze

LAFAYETTE, LA — Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance urging the administration to launch a federal investigation into alleged election fraud in Los Angeles County and calling for a pause on all federal funding to the city until the investigation is complete. Read the letter here. The letter […] The post Higgins Urges Federal Investigation Into Los Angeles Election Fraud Allegations, Calls for Funding Freeze first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

KLTV: VIDEO: Congressman Moran describes life of unique pivots

Watch the full video HERE. Congressman Nathaniel Moran is a husband, father, and lifelong East Texan whose roots run deep in the local community. Long before his time in public service, Nathaniel grew up in a single-wide trailer in East Texas after his parents moved to the area in 1976 to help establish a local Bible college. While many recognize his name from local leadership, his personal journey is full of unique pivots—including attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earning a degree in Russian Language and Area Studies. When he isn’t working, Nathaniel is a dedicated youth

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.19.26

America’s 250th anniversary is an exciting time for Virginia communities and the United States. Because this is truly a big deal, I will dedicate two columns to honor this remarkable moment in our history. Our 250th birthday is a historic milestone that inspires patriotic celebrations, festivities and traditions. As the State at the epicenter of the independence movement, Virginia’s role cannot be understated. VA250, a commission created by the Virginia General Assembly, was established to detail and commemorate the significant role that Virginia played in our country’s founding. Numerous VA25

Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Southern Minnesota Law Enforcement

ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Daniel Rosen and members of the southern Minnesota law enforcement community. In attendance were Sheriffs from multiple counties, as well as Chiefs of Police, Assistant Chiefs of Police, and Captains from police departments across Minnesota’s […] The post Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Southern Minnesota Law Enforcement first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Barrasso for The Washington Post: The Hoover Dam let energy flow. Congress should take the hint.
Senator John BarrassoRWYJune 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today published an op-ed in The Washington Post about recently-introduced permitting reform legislation called the Let America Build Act. Senator Barrasso’s legislation aims to streamline the permitting process and lower energy prices. Key excerpts: “Millions of Americans rightly worry about the strained electrical grids ... Read more The post Barrasso for The Washington Post: The Hoover Dam let energy flow. Congress should take the hint. appeared first on John Barrasso.

Budd Joins Cruz & Cantwell in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Codify NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter Mission to More Accurately Track Storms
Senator Ted BuddRNCJune 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce and Science Committee, joined committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in introducing the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act. The legislation will, for the first time, codify the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Hunter mission in federal law […]

Chairman Johnson Questions CDC Awarding Pfizer $1.24 Billion for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines After FDA Officials Recommended Warning of Fatal Outcomes
Senator Ron JohnsonRWIJune 18, 2026

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raising concerns about the CDC recently awarding Pfizer two contracts for its mRNA COVID-19 vaccines valued at approximately $1.24 […] The post Chairman Johnson Questions CDC Awarding Pfizer $1.24 Billion for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines After FDA Officials Recommended Warning of Fatal Outcomes appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

Rep. Young Kim Introduces STOP Payment Fraud Act to Protect Consumers from Financial Fraud 
Representative Young KimRCAJune 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Strengthening Transaction Oversight and Preventing (STOP) Payments Fraud Act, which allows financial institutions to place extended holds on suspicious checks and wire transfers while potential fraud is investigated. Check fraud has surged in recent years, with criminals stealing more […] The post Rep. Young Kim Introduces STOP Payment Fraud Act to Protect Consumers from Financial Fraud first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Unlocks the American Dream
Senator John BarrassoRWYJune 18, 2026

“Today, the median age of a first-time home buyer is 38 years old. Young Americans should not have to wait nearly four decades to buy their first home.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.). The legislation ... Read more The post The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Unlocks the American Dream appeared first on John Barrasso.

The story the media — and the government — don’t want you to hear
Senator Ron JohnsonRWIJune 18, 2026

Read about the biggest government scandal that legacy newspapers won’t touch. Originally self-published on X Articles. On April 29, 2026, as Chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, I held a hearing and released a report titled “Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals.” There has […] The post The story the media — and the government — don’t want you to hear appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

Budd, Coons Bill to Reauthorize USCIRF & Advance International Religious Freedom Passes Committee & Heads to Senate Floor
Senator Ted BuddRNCJune 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons’ (D-Del.) legislation to extend the authorization of the independent, bipartisan United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) yesterday, as amended, and is now headed to the Senate floor. Following the bill’s […]

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Ban Toxic Pesticide Paraquat and Protect Americans from Parkinson’s Disease
Representative Anna LunaRFLJune 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) with co-lead Rep. Chellie Pingree today introduced the Paraquat Prevention Act, legislation that would cancel all registered uses of the pesticide paraquat under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and permanently prohibit its reregistration. “Paraquat has been banned in over 70 countries, including every nation […] The post Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Ban Toxic Pesticide Paraquat and Protect Americans from Parkinson’s Disease appeared first on Anna Paulina Luna.

Rep. loudermilk’s Week In Review

Friends, I hope you have had a great week! As your Representative in Congress, it’s a priority to keep you informed of how we’re serving you. If you would like to stay up to date, check out our website, and follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Looking forward to seeing you in Georgia’s 11th […]

Budd, Cortez Masto, Tillis, Rosen Secure Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Honoring the Life of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch
Senator Ted BuddRNCJune 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) secured passage of their bipartisan resolution honoring the life of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Busch. Below is an excerpt from the resolution, in which the Senators recognized Busch’s legendary NASCAR career and his commitment to […]

Risch Bills to Bolster Public Lands, Idaho Water Advance to Senate Floor
Senator Jim RischRIDJune 18, 2026

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated the passage of his legislation to strengthen Idaho’s public lands, address important water infrastructure, and increase wildfire mitigation through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The three bills now await action by the full Senate. “There is no question that Idahoans care deeply about our public lands […]

What They Are Saying: Third District Stakeholders Welcome Community Projects Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 18, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies, secured and voted to advance more than $105.4 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 19 local projects in the Third District of Arkansas. The bills that include the funding have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and now await consideration by the full House of Representatives. Read what stakeholders are saying about these efforts and the impa

Congressman Allen Announces 2026 Fall Internship Program

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2026 Fall Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. office. This program is open to college students and young professionals interested in learning about the legislative process and assisting with the responsibilities of a congressional office. Interns will perform a range of tasks including constituent outreach, legislative writing, and more, with the possibility of earning school credit. Fall internships will be offered from August to December 2026, with specific dates to be discussed

Congressman Valadao Leads Effort to Strengthen VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Reporting

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Trauma Outreach, Understanding, and Resiliency through Spirituality (TOURS) Act. This bill would expand the Department of Veterans Affairs' National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report to include data relating to engagement with the Chaplaincy and faith-based programs. Veteran suicide is a tragedy, and this bill will help us to better understand and combat it. “Our veterans answered the call to serve our nation, and we owe them access to every resource that could help them navigate life’s toughest challenges,” said Congr

RELEASE: HILL AND JACKSON RELAUNCH BIPARTISAN CAUCUS TO CHAMPION CAREER TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Representative J. HillRARJune 18, 2026

Today, Congressman French Hill (R-AR-02) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01) announce the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional Skilled Workforce Caucus to champion skilled workforce development and inform Members of Congress on issues facing American workers and employers who depend on a trained, capable workforce. Hill and Jackson will serve as Co-Chairs of the caucus for the 119th Congress.The Skilled Workforce Caucus will serve as a forum for Members to coordinate on federal policy priorities related to skilled workforce training, career and technical education, apprenticeships,

Ezell Honors Mississippi Students Accepted to U.S. Military Service Academies

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS4) announced that 7 students from Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District have accepted their appointments to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies. The students were nominated by Ezell and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2030 at their respective academies. “It was a privilege to nominate these outstanding students from Mississippi’s Fourth District to attend our nation’s prestigious U.S. Service Academies,” Ezell said. “This year’s applicant pool was exceptionally competitive, reflecting the talent, character, and commitment of

Griffith Statement on Radford’s Colonel John Walter Ripley Awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously

U.S. President Donald J. Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel John Walter Ripley of Radford, Virginia. Colonel Ripley, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, was honored for his courage and bravery as part of a White House presentation ceremony. Numerous members of Colonel Ripley’s family were present for the ceremony, including his son, Thomas H. Ripley. “The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest award. Only 300 U.S. Marines have worn the Medal, and we are incredibly honored that our father, Colonel John W. Ripley, will be included in those r

OPINION: U.S. Rep. Arrington praises Trump administration trade policies

U.S. Rep. Arrington praises Trump administration trade policies | Opinion By U.S. Rep Jodey Arrington June 18, 2026, 4:46 a.m. CT AS SEEN IN USA TODAY President Donald Trump and Ambassador Jamieson Greer continue to deliver on their promise to put American producers first and restore fairness to the international trade system. USTR’s proposal to expand market access for trading partners that purchase more U.S. cotton will increase demand for American-grown cotton and create new opportunities for the farmers, ginners, and shippers who help feed and clothe the world. After four years of failed e

Lawler Introduces Legislation to Help Preserve the Legacy of America's Veterans

Washington, D.C. – 6/18/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Veteran Headstone Honor Act, legislation that creates a federal tax credit to help cemeteries cover the cost of installing official veteran medallions on veterans’ headstones. This legislation would allow taxpayers who own and operate private cemeteries to receive a federal tax credit for qualified expenses associated with attaching veteran headstone medallions to the graves of deceased service members. “Our veterans answered the call to serve and have made tremendous sacrifices in defending our country. We owe t

VA secretary highlights progress on health care for veterans during San Antonio visit

VA secretary highlights progress on health care for veterans during San Antonio visit Texas Public Radio Kory Cook | June 17th, 2026 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited San Antonio on Wednesday to highlight what the agency says are significant improvements in veterans’ health care and benefits services while recognizing employees at […] The post VA secretary highlights progress on health care for veterans during San Antonio visit appeared first on Cloud.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances McCormick Legislation to Expand Internet Freedom for Iranians
Senator Dave McCormickRPAJune 17, 2026

Three Additional McCormick-Backed Bills Also Advance to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Deepen Strategic Partnerships, and Preserve Community Passport Service WASHINGTON – The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today advanced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, clearing the way for a full Senate vote. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) with […]

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