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Washington, D.C. – Military Personnel (MLP) Subcommittee Chairman Pat Fallon (R-TX) delivered the following remarks on the Military Personnel Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. "The Military Personnel print was developed in a bipartisan manner and includes member priorities focused on taking care of service members and their families to ensure we have the most capable and ready fighting force in the world." Chairman Fallon's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: The Military Personnel print was developed in a bipartisan manner and inc

WASHINGTON — According to a new analysis from the U.S. Treasury Department, American families and American workers benefitted the most from Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts. Republicans wrote this legislation for lower-and middle-class earners, the men and women who get up and start working before the sun rises and go home well after it sets, and this analysis proves those efforts were successful. “Not only were tax refunds their largest in recent history, but contrary to Democrats’ false narratives that they have tried breathlessly to foist upon the people, this tax season was a great

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson delivered a tribute on the House Floor today in honor of Hayden Haynes, who has served as Speaker Johnson’s Chief of Staff during his entire tenure in Congress. “Even before the Speakership, before the Cannon office that was split in the middle by a women’s restroom, before the apartment campaign office above the radio station, it was Hayden who built this ship from the ground up. I will always be grateful for that, and we’re going to miss him,” Speaker Johnson said. Watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks here. Below are Speaker Johnson’s remarks as delivered: I

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, which includes provisions of Rep. Mark Messmer’s (R-IN) Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 7720). The bill will strengthen oversight of federal child care assistance programs and improve accountability for taxpayer dollars. This legislation targets waste, fraud, and abuse within the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program by requiring states to report fraudulent payments. These reports will give Congress and taxpayers a c

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a War Powers Resolution to cease U.S. involvement in Netanyahu’s deadly war in Lebanon.  “Americans don’t want their taxpayer dollars to fuel Netanyahu’s attacks in Lebanon that have killed hundreds of civilians and displaced over a million people, just as they do not want to fund Trump’s war of choice in Iran. Both Netanyahu and Trump have continued to double down on chaos and conflict, leaving the American people to foot the bill at a time when they can’t even afford

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, secured bipartisan commitment for legislation to strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating federal law enforcement officers during a full committee hearing with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger highlighted the recent rise in threats against federal agents and called for stronger protections for the men and women who serve on the f

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, battle-tested fighter pilot, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors – joined U.S Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula (retired) on the Mitchell Institute's Aerospace Nation livestream for a wide-ranging discussion on America's national security challenges and defense priorities. A central theme was abundantly clear throughout the conversation: strengthening and investing in American Airpower must remain a top pri

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ).                 Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), former Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, met with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins, where he thanked him for the Trump Administration’s historic commitment to improving Veterans’ quality of life and care, reducing Veteran homelessness, and speeding up the processing of VA benefits and claims.                 “Secretary Collins has been doing an extraordinary job as the new head of the VA,” said Smith, the author of 1

By Turkish Minute Published June 4, 2026              Turkey is moving toward full authoritarian rule as the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan intensifies its crackdown on political opposition, independent media, civil society and perceived critics at home and abroad, US lawmakers and expert witnesses warned at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.              Speakers pointed to the March 2025 arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, pressure on the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), the misuse of terrorism charges against government critics, Turkey’s refusal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Lebanon War Powers Resolution:  "I just voted to help ensure the U.S. doesn’t get involved in the conflict in Lebanon and to protect our troops from being drawn into another war in the Middle East. "Let me be clear: Hezbollah is a terrorist organization, and nothing in this vote prevents the United States from defending itself or protecting our troops from terrorist threats. "But the last thing working families need is another open-ended war that the U.S. has no part in. "C

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Ukraine Support Act, H.R. 2913, to authorize security assistance and economic investments for Ukraine and to impose new financial sanctions and export restrictions on Russia until it ceases its war against Ukraine. "For years, the Ukrainian people have demonstrated remarkable courage and perseverance in their fight for democracy and the preservation of their sovereignty,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “They deserve our full support—and that is why I voted for the Ukraine Support Act.  It is critical that we hold Russia account

The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)’s June 4th hearing, entitled “The PRC’s Threats to Americans: Transnational Repression & State-Level Responses”: Before we begin, I want to mark a solemn anniversary. Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Thirty-seven years ago, millions of Chinese citizens peacefully asked for political reform, democratic openness, and basic human dignity. Their hope was met with tanks. The Chinese Communist

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement in response to the detection of New World screwworm in Texas: “Yesterday, Secretary Rollins and her team at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the United States,” said Rep. Jackson. “The Trump administration has been preparing for this moment for nearly two years and have successfully delayed its arrival longer than many experts thought possible. An outbreak in Texas is estimated to cost our economy nearly two billion dollars in losses, which reinf

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the House passage of his $1,288,608 million funding request for Essex County, Virginia’s construction of a Joint Maintenance Facility (JMF) and to install a short access road to improve connectivity to nearby thoroughfares. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, await final passage in the Senate.  “I am proud to announce that the House of Representatives has passed my $1.2 million CPF reque

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 8646 here or by clicking the image above. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Alford secured $4,254,782 in reasonable federal investments for the Fourth District to help turn the “Show Me State” into the “Grow Me State,” inclu

Bacon, Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Keating, and Kiley Issue Statements on Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act   Washington, D.C. – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee, and Kevin Kiley (CA-03) today issued the following statements on the passage of Ranking Member Meeks' bipartisan Ukraine Support Act, the first comprehensiv

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on why he authorized Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to have access to a sensitive payment system that sends out money on behalf of the entire federal government. This system contains the personal information and financial data of millions of Americans. Secretary Bessent personally granted the DOGE team access to the system. This has been called “the biggest breach of US government data” ever known. Here is a link to the video, and below is the transcript: DelBene: One of President Trump

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "I’m pleased the House advanced our FY27 Agriculture spending bill. As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommitteerepresenting the largest agriculture district east of the Mississippi, I've seen firsthand the challenges facing American agriculture and the importance of maintaining a strong domestic food supply. “This legislation strengthens agricultural research and animal a

At the beginning of legislative business on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson recognized U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to address the House floor. For his remarks, Congressman Griffith highlighted the upcoming 82nd anniversary of D-Day as well as the 25th anniversary of the National D-Day Memorial, which is located in Bedford, Virginia.    Further, Congressman Griffith honored Lucille Hoback Boggess, who passed away in late 2025.    Video of Congressman Griffith on the House floor can be found here.   “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in h

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, sent a letter to the Co-Chairs of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting information about the evidence that strongly suggests there are foreign influence campaigns working to slow American AI progress an

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation allocates over $26 billion to protect our nation’s food supply, support Kentucky farmers, and prioritize Americans’ health for Fiscal Year 2027. “Today marks another historic step in Congressional efforts to support our nation’s agricultural producers and rural communities,” said Congressman Guthrie. “This legislation will make investments to support rural development initiatives, stren

Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill, and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Bill. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments. The first amendment was provided by Rep. Escobar to prohibit the use of federal funds to implement a policy proposed by President Trump that would clear the way for construction to begin on data centers without local input. This amendment was rejected by Republicans

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts WIC and International Food Aid, Attacks the LGBTQ Community “Instead of strengthening programs that help our farmers sell their products and help families keep food on the table, Republicans are cutting these programs to fund tax goodies for billionaires.  The FY 2026 funding bill would also cut WIC and deny children and families full access to the fresh produce benefit. Earlier this year, I led a letter that over 100 of my House colleagues joined, urging full funding and how WIC, so it can better meet the nutritional and developmenta

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This is the second full-year government funding bill to pass the House for Fiscal Year 2027. “As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I was proud to help pass the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriati

Today, Congressman Huizenga (R-MI), Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced the introduction of H.R. 9097, the American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act. This bipartisan legislation will help train the next generation of technicians, machinists, engineers, and production specialists for the US manufacturing workforce. By 2033, American manufacturing will require 3.8 million additional workers, yet nearly half of these positions may remain unfilled, resulting in a

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, which is why Democrats successfully passed a War Powers Resolution to hold them accountable and remain committed to driving down […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution, a bill Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander helped lead (NH-02). It passed the House 215-208 and rebukes President Trump’s unauthorized war of choice in Iran.  “We did a good thing for our Constitution and our country today. Congress sent a very simple and unequivocal message to the […] The post Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Resolution to Rein in Trump’s War of Choice in Iran Passes the House appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, last week joined fellow lawmakers in filing a legal brief in federal court to stop President Trump’s demolition and reconstruction of the White House East Wing and his proposal to build a massive ballroom in its place — a project with an estimated price tag of up to $400 million.  […] The post Nashua Ink Link: Goodlander joins legal fight to stop Trump’s $400M ballroom project  appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following statement on the successful War Powers Resolution vote on June 3, 2026: “FINALLY. Today, House Democrats successfully pushed through our effort to stop Trump’s reckless and unpopular war with Iran... The post Rep. Mullin Votes to End Trump’s War With Iran appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Washington, DC— Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes today released the following statement regarding the House of Representatives vote to pass a War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran. The Resolution was introduced by Congressman Himes along with Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory W. Meeks and Ranking […] The post Himes Statement on House Vote to Reclaim Congressional War Authority first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: More than three months ago, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth plunged America into a reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or the authorization required by the […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:  More than three months ago, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth plunged America into a reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or the authorization required by […]

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***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget request for the Department of State—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Secretary Marco Rubio on whether he advised Trump to go to war with Iran, […] The post Pressed By Murray on Whether He Advised Trump to Go to War with Iran, Rubio Affirms Unwavering Support for Iran War appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Bessent concedes need to address tax haven loophole that allows corporations to avoid paying their fair share  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the ballooning national debt and its implications for hardworking Vermont families.  Sen. Welch: “I want to talk about what I think is a looming crisis that gets […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) chaired the seventh hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI.“ In his opening remarks, Chairman Owens began by acknowledging the seismic shift that AI represents across all institutions […] The post HEARING RECAP: Owens Hearing on Higher Education in the Age of AI appeared first on Burgess Owens.