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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Sheehy, Padilla Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Hazard Pay for Wildland Firefighters U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today introduced the Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act. The bill provides hazard pay to wildland firefighters and smoke jumpers for prescribed burns and training jumps, ensuring […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump, Secretary of War Hegseth, military officials, and members of Congress at the White House for a ceremony in which Indianapolis native, Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) was awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Dockery received the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry and intrepidity above […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunlight is the BEST disinfectant. ICE ought to keep a running, PUBLIC database that shows exactly which CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS were released back onto our streets. Public safety comes FIRST!!
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), vice ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement on the Trump administration’s continued efforts to deport Mohsen Mahdawi in direct violation of his First Amendment rights. Mohsen Mahdawi is a Vermonter, a student activist at Columbia University, and a legal permanent resident. “What the Trump administration is trying to do here is yet another step in their campaign to silence dissent in our country. Mohsen Mahdawi is a lawful permanent resident who was exercising his Constitutional rights.
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Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan: “Today I join so many Americans in mourning the loss of Alan Greenspan, a man whose intellect, strength, and deep love for this country shaped generations of economic leadership. During his years as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, he guided the nation through extraordinary moments with a steady hand, a sharp mind, and an unwavering commitment to America’s economic future. His influence reached far beyond Washington and left a lasting mark on ou
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted health care providers and Medicare patients at UW Medical Center to raise growing concerns about the Trump administration’s Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) program, which pays private companies to use AI to delay and deny care to Washington seniors. Since the program began in January, patients have been left in severe pain as they are unable to access the care prescribed by their doctors. During the event, patients and providers shared firsthand stories about the impact these delays and denials have had on their health and
The 2026 Texas Democratic Convention was held in Corpus Christi last Thursday through Saturday. Delegates considered nearly 20 resolutions targeting Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that in 2007 took control of the almost entirely Muslim Gaza Strip. This was the second Texas Democratic convention in a row in which resolutions against Israel, which is predominantly Jewish, were filed. Arthur Pronin — president of the Meyerland-area Democrats, and an activist from Houston's largest Jewish neighborhood — credited past party chair Gilberto Hinojosa with blo
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.
Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee and Youth Sports Day, where his remarks emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand up to defend our democracy and fight back against the onslaught of extremism being visited on our country by extreme MAGA Republicans. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is our fourth annual […]
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after requesting the EPA and FEMA stand ready to provide federal assistance as the Lineage Logistics fire in Boyle Heights continues. "My office is closely monitoring the fire in Boyle Heights and remains in direct contact with local emergency management officials, the EPA, and the offices of the Governor, Mayor, and LA County Supervisor. "I’ve also urged the EPA and FEMA to stand ready to provide federal assistance if requested by local and state governments, including support for air quality monitoring,
Happy Father's Day to all dads! Feeling truly blessed to be a father to four and a grandfather to seventeen. Family is truly God's greatest gift.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced the State and Local Election Security Act of 2026, legislation to provide up to $10 billion for state and local election administration to support election security and improve efficiency. In the wake of the Trump Administration’s dismantling of many federal election security activities and the disinformation attacks on […]
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.
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.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Since 1619, Black Americans have been an inextricable part of the gorgeous mosaic of the United States, but it was not until June 19, 1865, when Union troops delivered orders enforcing emancipation to Texas, that our nation finally started to live up to its ideals of […]
Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley’s Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians Bill Text (PDF) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman... The post Pressley Commends Senate Partners for Introducing Bill to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Following House Passage appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.
Earlier this year, Americans were shocked and appalled by serious allegations of rampant fraud in Minnesota involving federal funding. House...
Above: Gottheimer speaks at Tenafly Juneteenth Flag Raising. TENAFLY, N.J. — In celebration of Juneteenth, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Tenafly community members, advocates, and local officials to commemorate the occasion with the raising of the Juneteenth flag. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans residing in Texas […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Juneteenth at Tenafly Juneteenth Flag Raising appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent any premature closing of the proposed Paramount‑Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger and to conduct the full national security review required under the Communications Act. In a letter to FCC Chair Brendan […]
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to protect American families from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new data centers, while advancing American innovation in industries like artificial intelligence. The Ratepayer Protection Act requires state utility regulators to establish rules to ensure that community members do not pay for the costs of building new power generation, transmission lines, and other upgrades to serve large-load customers, such as data centers. Without proper safeguar
(Washington, DC) – According to a report by a non-partisan Congress tracking service, U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) ranks 4th among all 214 Democrats in the House of Representatives in total funding for district community projects approved by his House Appropriations Committee for upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The report by Congressional Quarterly analyzed all approved Community Project Funding (CPFs) in the eleven federal funding measures passed to date by House Appropriations for FY27 (which begins October 1 of this year). There are twelve annual Appropriations-approved measures to f
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
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Rep. Aguilar was joined by community leaders and civil rights advocates from the NAACP, the League of Women Voters and...