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For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 12, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF FORMER US POSTAL SERVICE POSTMASTER IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, LOUIS JACKSON U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today expressed her condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Louis A. Jackson, the former Virgin Islands Postmaster, who passed away recently. "Louis Jackson embodied what public service looks like at its best — steady and rooted in community," said Congresswoman Plaskett. Under his leadership, the post

WASHINGTON – Today, after Republicans advanced their budget reconciliation legislation to pour $70 billion into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) – alongside Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Jason Crow (CO-06) – introduced a bill to prohibit ICE from holding individuals for extended periods in temporary holding cells that are not intended for long-term detention. Pettersen’s legislation comes in response to alarming reports that ICE has detained individuals ranging in a

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) sent a letter to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY-01) and Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA-42) requesting the Committee issue long-overdue subpoenas for key witnesses in the Epstein case and put the local Palm Beach County prosecutors and officials responsible for Jeffrey Epstein’s failed prosecution under oath. “I again respectfully request that the full House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform come to Palm Beach County and subpoena key witnesses to testify under oath,” wrote Rep. Frankel. “Thei

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that nine students from Texas' 13th Congressional District were accepted to U.S. Service Academies. As a member of Congress, Jackson can nominate students from TX-13 for appointments to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Academies. “Congratulations to these nine exceptional students on their acceptance to our nation’s service academies,” said Rep. Jackson. “Their decision to serve reflects a deep sense of duty, sacrifice, and love of country. They have brought great pride to their families,

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $1,369,318 to Smyth County $745,319 to Washington County $728,017 Grayson County These FEMA grants, worth $2,842,654, support repairment projects for local roads, road armoring, base, surfaces, culverts, road embankments, gabion stone, rip rap, shoulders and asphalt. In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Hurricane

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $495,000 in funding for the Minidoka Memorial Hospital CT Machine Purchase Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “The Minidoka Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in Minidoka County, serving several rural areas across southern Idaho,” said Rep. Simpson. “Replacing the hospital’s aging CT scanner is necessary for evaluations and patient care, and it could potentia

RENSSELAER, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced that the City of Rensselaer has been awarded $487,174 in federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) Timber for Transit program to design and construct a timber bridge over Quackenderry Creek. Once constructed, this bridge will provide residents and visitors with safe, permanent access into the City-owned property known as The Hollow. Separate from this funding, Tonko is also pushing for additional federal dollars for the City of Rensselaer Hollow Trail through the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Fu

The U.S. Constitution outlines three branches of government. Article I concerns the functions and duties of the Legislative Branch. The Constitution provides for Congress to lay and collect taxes, raise and support Armies and make laws, among other powers. Then comes Article II. An Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws. Taking the mantle of Executive power is the President. The President serves as Commander in Chief of the U.S. military, makes treaties and controls appointments to the Executive. Article III details the role of a Judicial Branch. This section establishes a U.S.

America needs a strong national strategy on artificial intelligence, and we need it now. AI is moving at breakneck speed, producing newer and more powerful models that pose real risks to safety, national security, and the nation’s workforce. Each day that passes without a comprehensive federal standard puts us further behind, and puts every American at greater risk. The promise is enormous, nowhere clearer than here in Massachusetts. Our universities, hospitals, and startups are using AI to hunt for cancer cures, detect disease earlier than any doctor could, and model the climate threats beari

WASHINGTON—This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and fought for critical Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) wins in the measure. “Idaho’s TRIO programs have a longstanding record of supporting first-generation college students across the state every year,” said Rep. Simpson. “I have been a longtime supporter of TRIO and have seen firsthand how these programs help Idaho students pursue their dreams. I was prou

Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Fort Bliss leadership commending them as the military installation was recognized by the Department of Defense as a recipient of the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Fort Bliss was also recognized by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command as the Army’s “Best Garrison” for Fiscal Year 2026. The letter can be found in its entirety below or here: Dear Major General Taylor, Colonel Soyka, and Leaders of Fort Bliss, I write to congratulate you on being recognized by the Department of Defense

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Acton’s new Community Center at 17 Woodbury Lane. Trahan secured $750,000 Community Project Funding and the Town of Acton used $600,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to complete the project. “Unique projects like this don’t have one straight forward funding source. They need leaders to work together and find different funding sources to get them across the finish line, and today we can say we got it done,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Thank you to all our local and state leaders for years of hard work a

WASHINGTON — People drive out of their way to fill up with cheaper gas. They check different websites for the best price before making an online purchase. They price compare before buying a flight. So why do they blindly pay whatever it costs to get a non-emergency medical procedure? They do it because hospital prices are confusing and hard to find. And as a result, patients can end up paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more for the exact same services with the same level of care, with the same billing codes. That’s the argument Rep. John James made during a Congressional committee hearin

In a memo obtained by Meidas Touch Network, a group of Members of Congress have demanded a list of people who have applied for taxpayer-funded payouts from the Trump Administration’s controversial $1.7 billion slush fund. The 3-page memo, which was submitted to the Justice Department and Treasury Department, said the “conflicting” statements from the Trump Administration about the future of the fund have raised serious questions. Scott MacFarlane Reports is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The inquiry has ask

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) are demanding a full accounting of the Trump Administration’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and any efforts to compensate January 6 defendants, election deniers, or individuals involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including Tina Peters. The lawmakers’ letter follows reports that attorneys representing hundreds of January 6 defendants have filed claims seeking compensation from the federal government despite the fact that the administration claim

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election and reaffirming U.S. support for Taiwan’s democracy. On March 23, 1996, the people of Taiwan held their first direct presidential election, marking a historic milestone in Taiwan’s democratic development. Since then, Taiwan has built one of the world’s most vibrant democracies and demonstrated the peaceful transfer of political power. The resolution comes as Taiwan faces growing

Washington, D.C. – 6/12/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Greg Stanton, co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwide. Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in America, killing more people every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. This spring, Phoenix recorded its hottest spring on record. Communities from the Southwest to the Northeast are facing temperatures that infrastr

Originally published in Berks Weekly. Centro Hispano Daniel Torres was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this week as it celebrates 60 years of service to Reading and Berks County. Watch Video During remarks delivered June 8, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan honored the organization’s six decades of work supporting Latino families throughout the region and highlighted the contributions of its longtime president and CEO, Michael Toledo. “I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Centro Hispano, one of the longest-running Latino-serving organizations in

WASHINGTON—Today, 20 Members of Congress led by Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement condemning efforts by U.S. elected officials to interfere in Colombia’s presidential election and reaffirming that Colombia’s future must be decided by the Colombian people alone: “We strongly support the sovereignty of the people of Colombia and their right to determine the future of their country. The peoples of the United States and Colombia have enjoyed two centuries of friendship and partnership, with democracy as a core shared value. We wholeheartedly support the right of

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reform our nation’s broken permitting process and unleash American energy production. The post Barrasso Introduces Permitting Reform Legislation appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting NO on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 reauthorization, which ultimately failed 198-218. “Today I voted no on this sham extension of FISA that… The post Jayapal Statement on FISA No Vote appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Agriculture to immediately take further action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. The first cases of the New World Screwworm were discovered last week in Texas, and new cases […] The post Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Urging Dept. of Agriculture to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak, Protect Farmers and Ranchers appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Bipartisan resolution welcomes the international community to the first FIFA tournament to be jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today led their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Senators’ resolution celebrates that for first time in the history of the competition, the World Cup will […]

Bill Includes Gillibrand’s Provisions To Increase Oversight of The Military’s Use Of AI, Ban Insider Trading And Prediction Market Manipulation By Defense Personnel, And Improve Military Justice Bill Also Authorizes $161 Million For New York Priorities Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that several of her […] The post Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined ABC’s News Live to react to the nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. Schiff emphasized his lack of experience within the intelligence community, and how the nomination does not negate the concerns about the installation of Bill Pulte as Acting Director in the interim.  Schiff also called out President Trump’s irrational behaviors throughout his […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) are leading 17 of their colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take further immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United […] The post Slotkin Helps Lead Effort Pushing for USDA Action on New World Screwworm Outbreak appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined 37 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) in sending a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to HHS’s proposed rule (RIN 0970-AD21) (“the proposed rule”), which would repeal higher wages and expanded benefits for Head Start workers established in 2024. The letter urges HHS to withdraw the proposed rule and instead prioritize funding to strengthen Head Start and support childcare workers, families, and children. The post Brownley, DWC Colleagues Demand HHS Withdraw Harmful Head Start Rules a

WASHINGTON – Representative Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.), and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), introduced their Federal Flood Risk Management Act, legislation to ensure that federally-funded infrastructure projects are built to withstand the impacts of climate change... The post Mullin Introduces Bill to Harden Infrastructure Against Impacts of Climate Change appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California’s U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced legislation to protect voters in the face of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and recent attacks on voting by the Trump Administration. The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act bans false election-related AI-generated content intended to suppress voters […] The post Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections appeared first on Merkley.