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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), and Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) led 16 members of Congress in sending a comment letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the addition of mifepristone, a chemical abortion drug, to the agency’s sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6), which identifies potential or known contaminants in public water systems that are not currently subject to regulations under U.S. law. In the bicameral letter, the Republican lawmakers underscore the dangerous, adverse effects of mifepristone on women—impacting nearly 11% o

By Kerry Picket Published Thursday, June 11, 2026 A group of Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate are asking Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to add a chemical abortion drug to the list of contaminants in public water systems. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey, and Rep. Josh Brecheen and Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma led 16 GOP lawmakers in sending a letter to Mr. Zeldin urging the addition of mifepristone to the agency’s sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6), which identifies contaminants in public water systems that are not currently subject to regulation.

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. This resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the thousands of other Americans who are affected by this disease. “I am pleased that my resolution passed the Senate in honor of Melissa Locke and the countless other Americans who […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) welcomed Pinedale, Wyoming rancher Mike Vickrey to testify on the importance of Colorado River negotiations during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee hearing. The post Wyoming’s Mike Vickrey Testifies on Importance of Colorado River Negotiations appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison urging them to resign following the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s recent report on the committee’s investigation into Minnesota’s fraud scandals. The report, “The Cost of Doing Nothing: […] The post Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Letter Urging Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud Report first appeared on United States Congressman Brad

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) No Aid for Ghost Students Act has passed the House of Representatives with a 249-172 vote. “Taxpayers deserve confidence that every dollar spent by the federal government is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse. When fraudsters exploit federal student aid programs, taxpayers foot the bill, and legitimate students […] The post Owens’ ‘No Aid for Ghost Students Act’ Passes House. appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03) reintroduced the bipartisan School Access to Naloxone Act. This bill would help reduce opioid overdose deaths amongst young Americans by providing funding to local schools looking to procure and store naloxone for use by trained professionals in school settings. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rick Scott (R-FL) […] The post Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reduce Student Overdoses appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Schweikert spoke on the House floor yesterday during debate over waste, fraud and improper payments,...

ALDERSON, WV – This week, Senator Jim Justice joined Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Billy Marshall and U.S. Attorney Moore Capito at FPC Alderson to honor correctional workers who lost their lives in the line of duty during a Correctional Workers Week ceremony. “Our correctional workers are some of the toughest, most dedicated public servants we’ve got. They keep […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Safety and Age Filtering Enforcement (SAFE) for Kids Act. This legislation requires commercial pornography websites to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit content online. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Kids should not be exposed to pornography with just a few clicks. The SAFE for Kids Act […]

“Children will not be safe as long as these tools exist, which is why I am co-leading the effort to establish strong penalties for anyone who creates or operates these destructive chatbots.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations (SIMS) […]

Lead Letter to USTR Greer, Secretary Lutnick Urging Section 301 Investigation to Support American Patients and Taxpayers WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) led a letter signed by 48 members of Congress to U.S. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Ways and Means member, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15), introduced the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act to ensure innovation in the digital assets sector remains in the United States, individual taxpayers’ mining and staking rewards are taxed fairly, and investors in digital assets can put their assets […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep Kiley (I-CA) issued the following statement in response to the New York Times endorsing the principle behind a bill he is co-sponsoring with Rep. Jay Obernolte to speed up vote counting in California. “California’s glacial vote counting is a national embarrassment. The New York Times and the Washington Post agree: […] The post Rep Kiley Joins NYT Editorial Board in Calling For Congressional Action on CA Election Reform appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today secured approval by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee of his Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) Amendments legislation. Hoeven’s bipartisan bill would […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants to repair power infrastructure and strengthen emergency protective measures serving Georgia’s Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne Counties. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. FEMA will release $14.63 million to the Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation in Appling County to restore the power distribution system to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity, and to implem

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today introduced U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor, who has been nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, at a […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after the release of the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds annual report forecasting each respective program’s ability to pay full benefits to taxpayers. The report projects the Social Security Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2032, earlier than previously anticipated. This […]

Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Deborah Ross (NC-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the Promoting Oversight With Energy Resilience for Moldova, or the POWER Moldova Act of 2026. This legislation would help Moldova build more secure and independent energy infrastructure by tracking progress on key energy milestones and encouraging information sharing on new energy technologies. Energy independence in Moldova would improve its security and strengthen its role as a reliable strategic partner to the United States and a democratic bulwark

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with a winner of the 2026 Congressional Gold Medal Award, Sanaya Bothra. Ms. Bothra is a student from Glen Allen. “It was my privilege to meet and congratulate Sanaya Bothra on her outstanding achievement,” said Rep. Wittman. “Ms. Bothra spent over four hundred hours teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to underprivileged children and those with autism, over two hundred hours conducting scientific research — resulting in two published papers, over two hundred hours doing physical fitness activities, and twelve days on

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 8686, the Yuma Defense Readiness Act, during today’s markup: “The House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of H.R. 8686 is a major win for military readiness, national security, and Arizona. The Yuma Proving Ground in my district is one of the premier testing and training facilities in the world and generates more than $1.1 billion in economic activity for western Arizona. As the only facility capable of supporting high-altitude flight testing for n

Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers about New York State’s decision to provide millions of dollars in subsidies to Rippling, a technology company facing allegations that employees were penalized and retaliated against for using paid family leave and exercising workplace rights. New York reportedly awarded approximately $7 million in tax subsidies to Rippling despite allegations regarding the company's treatment of employees and questions surrounding the record of its leadership. The letter asks whether the

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “I was proud to support the Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, which delivers smart, targeted investments in biomedical research, rural health, and workforce training while slashing waste to save taxpayer money,” said Congressman Alford. “This legislation advances President Trump’s America First agenda by bolstering our national security through biodefense and domestic manufacturing, protectin

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Through his role on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) secured $1,000,000 in the House-passed legislation for the construction of a new public safety building in El Dorado Springs. This targeted investment will help provide a new facility for both the police and fire departments, modernizing operations, improving response times, and enhancing the services first responders can provide to the El

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) to reintroduce a resolution officially commemorating June 10th as Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas). This resolution honors the life and legacy of Luís de Camões, Portugal’s most celebrated poet and author of Os Lusíadas—a literary work that helped define Portuguese national identity. It also recognizes the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world, including the millions of Portuguese Americans who have playe

U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) voted for the Secure America Act to provide critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Since February, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies have remained unfunded. “Democrats spent years allowing the worst border crisis in American history to go unresolved—and now they want to defund the very agencies cleaning up the mess they refused to clean up,” said Rep. Moran. “Since taking back the majority, President Trump and Republicans have secured the border, protected our

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $750,000 in funding for the Madison Memorial Hospital Radiology Expansion Project in Rexburg, 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. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have remained committed to supporting rural healthcare in Idaho,” said Rep. Simpson. “As the primary healthcare provider for Madison County and the Upper Valley Region, it is essential to invest in and upgrade the equipm

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) was elected by the voters to serve America First, and that is why he is proud to announce the introduction this week of two pieces of legislation, the No American Left Behind Act and the No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026. Near-identical amendments were offered by Congressman Hamadeh and included in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by unanimous voice vote of his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee and are expected to be passed by the House later this month. The No American Left Behind Act was inspire

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Mike Lee (R-Utah), and U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) in Washington, D.C. for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell. The post Wyoming, Utah Governors and Senators Hold Meeting on C

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced a resolution impeaching John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) provision to combat child exploitation passed the House of Representatives. Hawley’s provision, as part of the broader reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security that passed the Senate last week, will provide DHS with $108.5 million to hire 200 new child exploitation investigators and analysts. DHS currently employs only 7 full-time specialists to identify these victims. “My […] The post Hawley Measure to Fight Child Trafficking Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.2 –the Secure America Act. “Securing our nation’s borders and protecting the American people are among the federal government’s most fundamental responsibilities. The passage of the Secure America Act is a significant step toward strengthening […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of S.2, the Secure America Act. This bill secures funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through September 30, 2029. “For over half of Fiscal Year 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has gone without consistent, stable funding. The men […] The post Joyce Votes to Fully Fund the Department of Homeland Security appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement after casting a key vote in favor of the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation bill that fully funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through 2029, which passed the House without a single Democrat voting in support: “Protecting our homeland is the number one responsibility of the federal government, and House Republicans, under President Trump’s leadership, have refused to take our eyes off the ball as we deliver a safe, strong, and prosperous America. Despite Democrats’

Delivers Resources Needed to Secure the Border, Combat Human Trafficking, Keep Communities Safe WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement following the passage of the Secure America Act (S. 2) to fully fund ICE and CBP through fiscal year 2029: “Today, House Republicans ensured that ICE and Border Patrol have the resources […]

Hearing Wrap Up: Abuse of U.S. Immigration System Creates Financial Burdens on American Taxpayers – United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House Oversight Committee | June 9th, 2026 WASHINGTON—Today, the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing titled “Amnesty and Chaos: Abuse of U.S. Immigration Policy.” […] The post Abuse of U.S. Immigration System Creates Financial Burdens on American Taxpayers appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement celebrating the House of Representatives passing his Faster Labor Contracts Act through a discharge petition: “We need real labor reform that puts workers first. For too long, mega corporations have denied workers’ rights and refused to meet them in good faith at the bargaining table. I’m glad to […] The post Hawley Applauds House Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act appeared first on Josh Hawley.