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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Radford University, based in Radford, Virginia, a $97,472 grant. This funding will support the completion of two plans to assess how artificial intelligence can help with regional workforce development. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As the United States adjusts to artificial intelligence, communities are increasingly looking to the technology to unlock growth in our economy and workforce.   “This ARC grant for nearly $100,000 helps Radford University study how AI can benefit Southwest Vir

Birmingham, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office will host a series of Mobile Office Hours throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District during the month of June 2026. These events are designed to bring constituent services directly into local communities, offering residents the opportunity to meet with congressional staff and receive assistance with federal programs and services. “Our team is excited to continue assisting constituents and meeting Alabamians where they are,” said Rep. Sewell. “If you need help navigating federal programs and services, we hope

Today, Congressman Alford celebrated the House Appropriations Committee passing the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027. "I was proud to support our Interior and Environment funding bill as it advanced out of committee and take another step forward to delivering almost $4.5 million in responsible investments for the Fourth District,” said Congressman Alford. “This measure delivers on the American people’s mandate by unleashing domestic energy production, bolstering national security through responsible mining and critical minerals development, and cu

Warsaw, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Rappahannock Community College with Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling. The visit allowed Congressman Wittman and Secretary Sonderling to see how Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is helping meet workforce demands, strengthen apprenticeship pathways, and create economic opportunity in Virginia’s Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula communities. “It was a pleasure to join Secretary Sonderling on this tour of Rappahannock Community College,” said Rep. Wittman. “Rappahannock Co

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) introduced the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. This critical legislation will enhance the national missing person alert system, as well as expand state-level first responder training and education, to more fully cover individuals with developmental disabilities and adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This legislation will help prevent future cases similar to a tragic instance out of Cass County, Missouri where a teen with autism went missing and drow

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s latest illegal tariffs scheme: “This latest move from the administration is nothing more than a sham effort to reimpose Trump’s illegal tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. Trump made clear after the ruling that he would try to find new authorities to continue his damaging trade agenda. This is not a thoughtful investigation into forced labor. It’s Trump’s latest attempt to act like a king and go around Congress to get his way. Families and small businesses will ultimately pay the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, Rep. Gomez released the following statement:  “This was the fourth time I voted to end Trump’s reckless war in Iran, and today, after months of delays, procedural roadblocks, and even an attempt by Republicans to cancel the vote altogether, the American people’s representatives passed this resolution and made their position undeniable: Trump must end this war.   “Trump blew past the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, then tried to tell the American people this war was suddenly ‘over’ while U.S.

Congressman Mark Alford joined the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration, which would include Saline County. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026.  Joining Congressman Alford in the letter to President Trump are Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Congressman Emanuel Cleave

When it comes to the conflict in Iran, these two statements of fact remain: 1) The world is a safer place after Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been degraded, and; 2) We are a nation of the rule of law and three independent, co-equal branches of government.   We must keep the world safe, and we must also follow the law. The War Powers Act of 1973 states that any conflict exceeding 60 days must be brought to Congress. Today was the second War Powers Resolution that was brought to the House Floor following the expiration of this 60-day clock. The law, as it is currently written, requires that t

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, based in Wise, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. This funding will support the drafting of a strategic planning initiative to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Southwest Virginia business development is constrained by a lack of sufficient access to entrepreneurs and investors.   “This ARC grant $100,000 helps the UVA College at Wise strategize a modeled plan that makes the region fertile ground for ent

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) reintroduced the Defective Firearms Protection Act, a bill that would address safety defects in firearms similarly to any other consumer product by issuing safety warnings and recalls if necessary. Currently, firearms are excluded from the definition of a consumer product, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)from addressing safety issues in firearms. The timing of the bill coincides with Gun Violence Prevention Month.  “Every product sold in America, except guns, is subject to federal health and safety regulations. This me

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College, based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $1,818,822 grant. This funding will support the expansion of career and technical education programs with a focus in advanced manufacturing and trade-based skilled technician training. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Local industries in Southwest Virginia rely on experienced, trained and skilled individuals.   “This ARC grant for more than $1.8 million helps Southwest Virginia Community College expand education programs

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), founder and co-chair of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s latest action targeting the merit-based civil service. "Today's action is another assault on the merit-based civil service. President Trump is taking another step toward purging experienced, nonpartisan public servants and replacing them with political loyalists, while weakening protections for employees who expose waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct. The federal workforce serves the American peop

By Tibetan Review Published June 3, 2026              A House companion resolution has been introduced in the US Congress on Jun 2, requiring the State Department to compile and submit a comprehensive report to Congress on whether the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed acts of genocide and/or crimes against humanity against Tibetans in Tibet.              This HR 9085, titled as Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, is the House companion legislation to S. 4432, introduced earlier this year on Apr 29 by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in the Senate chamber.

WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Washington Reporter, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), David Valadao (CA-22), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and J. Luis Correa (CA-46) launched the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, a bipartisan House caucus dedicated to advancing public policy that strengthens free markets, restores fiscal discipline, and secures America's long-term economic leadership. “At a time of rising debt, growing economic competition, and increasing pressure on working families, Congress has a responsibility to engage in serious, solution-based discussions about policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Accountability Act of 2026 today, requiring DHS to notify Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death involving individuals in federal custody or caused by the actions of DHS personnel such as agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The bill also requires an independent and thorough investigation into each incident and for a report to be shared with Congress. The legi

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led the Colorado Democratic delegation in demanding answers from President Donald Trump about his Administration’s plan to lower gasoline prices. Recent reports show Colorado is now one of the ten most expensive gasoline markets in the nation, with prices surpassing $4.76 per gallon — more than 60 percent higher than before the conflict and the highest increase in six decades.    Analysts warn prices could continue rising throughout the summer travel season, further straining family budgets already stretched by the rising c

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 4, 2026…Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was reported favorably by the Committee to the full House by a vote of 34-27. House Appropriations THUD Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) said: “America’s outstanding level of mobility and housing affordability has long set our nation apart and represents key components of the American Dream. My Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bi

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–released the following statement after the Committee approved the bill. “As Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I promised to write a fiscally responsible bill that rightsizes federal agencies, supports the Trump Administration's policy goals, and reduces regulatory burdens. I am thrilled that

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio over mounting evidence that Trump administration officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are personally profiting from foreign business dealings with the very governments they are tasked to negotiate with on behalf of the United States. Stanton highlighted that UAE royal and National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, purchased a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial — a cryptocurrency firm co-founded by Witkoff, President Trump, and his sons — for

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 3 transferring roughly 8,000 career federal positions into the newly created Schedule Policy/Career classification. The move makes it easier for the Trump administration to fire employees in policy-making positions who are not carrying out their job duties effectively. The order follows a final rule published by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in February that officially established Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service. “This is very much about accountability,” OPM Director Scott Kupor told reporters during a press bri

The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) opening statement at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’s June 3rd hearing, entitled “Can Turkey Find Its Way Back to Freedom? Authoritarian Consolidation versus the Defense of Turkish Democracy”:                 Welcome to our witnesses, and to everyone joining us this morning. It’s good to see many Turkish Americans in the room. Thank you for your concern about the future of Turkey, and also for your contributions to the United States.                 The title of today’s hearing poses a question of immense importance: ca

By IANS Published June 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM              Washington, June 3 (IANS) Bipartisan lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced legislation requiring the State Department to determine whether China has committed genocide or crimes against humanity against Tibetans, adding fresh congressional pressure on Beijing over its human rights record.              Representatives Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, and Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, on Tuesday introduced the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, which would require the Secretary of State to su

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted tax data that definitively shows the Working Families Tax Cuts delivers the largest share of tax relief to American families and workers – as Republicans said all along. Speaker Johnson also highlighted House Republican efforts to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in state and federal government programs. Democrats, who pretend to care about making everyday life more affordable for Americans, are voting against all of it. “Democrats talk a big game about affordability, but they refuse t

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran (H.Con.Res. 86). “The United States Constitution states clearly that Congress has the sole authority and solemn responsibility to declare war.  It is a foundational principle of American democracy, designed to ensure that the American people have a say in decisions of war and peace through their elected representat

WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in support of President Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the ongoing lawsuit, The Cultural Landscape Foundation v. U.S. Department of the Interior.   The suit was filed in early May by the nonprofit The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), seeking to halt the Trump administration’s modernization and resurfacing of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which began in mid-April.   “Only in Washington would activists sue to stop the restorat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gomez breaks down the Iran War Powers Resolution and what it means moving forward:  Watch full video here

Farmers in SC deserve SUPPORT for their tremendous work feeding America.  That’s why I was proud to vote in favor of the FARM Bill!! 🌾

On Thursday, June 4th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), will chair a congressional hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) expanding use of transnational repression and malign influence in the United States, and the growing role of state and local governments in responding to these and other threats.                 We will hear from victims about the tactics used to target them and their families, examine how federal, state, and local governments can better work together to protect Americans, strengthen law enforcement re

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) introduced the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026, a bill requiring states to report on efforts to identify and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. This legislation promotes transparency and accountability while preserving state flexibility in administering HCBS programs.    Home and community-based services (HCBS), authorized under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act, allow Medicaid beneficiaries to receive care in their homes or communities rather than in institutional settings. While HCBS programs are vital t

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Postal Data Privacy Act, legislation that requires law enforcement to obtain a court order to legally access certain postal information through the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Current law states that law enforcement agencies can request a “mail cover” investigation from USPIS without a stated reason, and if approved, postal workers can record information on the exterior of letters and parcels before delivery and provide it to the requesting law enforcement agency. This information ca

Every dollar stolen from a program meant for struggling families is a dollar that is stolen from the taxpayer, and worse, is a dollar that never reaches the people who need it most. Fraudsters shouldn't be able to get away with it, and states that can't protect taxpayer dollars shouldn't be trusted with them. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) spends $16.5 billion every year to help low-income families get back on their feet, and it’s one of the only federal programs that isn’t even required to measure improper payments. Last year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found t

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has to offer in 2026 – whether they capture everyday life, natural landscapes, historic places, community events, local traditions, work, or recreation. Selected photographs will be included in Virginia’s submission to the time capsule. “From foundational ideas of freedom and opportunity born in our cities to the sacr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, in keeping with his commitment to our nation’s service members and veterans, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the Medic Education and Deployment into Civilian (MEDIC) Careers Act. This legislation aims to ease the healthcare provider shortage and provide more job opportunities for veterans. As part of his continuing effort to work across the aisle for the benefit of our nation’s Service Members and Veterans, the Medic Education and Deployment into Civilian (MEDIC) Careers Act is co-led by Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. of Oregon (OR-03). "This leg

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 215–208 to pass a War Powers Resolution directing the President to end U.S. military involvement in Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of the administration.  “When I introduced a War Powers Resolution in April, it was because Congress cannot continue to sit on the sidelines while our country is dragged into an unauthorized war. Today’s vote is a long-overdue

Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to expand opportunities for veterans to gain long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training options for service members transitioning from military to civilian life. The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act would invest $50 million into creating veteran manufacturing pilot programs that will offer targeted training and apprenticeships from employers and labor-management organizations. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 296,000 veteran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This afternoon, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) testified before the House Rules Committee on two anti-fraud measures, his No Aid for Ghost Students Act (HR 7892) and Rep. Mary Miller’s (IL-15) Stop Child Care Scams Act (HR 7726). The bills passed out of the Rules Committee Tuesday night by a vote of 8-4 […] The post RECAP: Rep. Owens Testifies on Anti-Fraud Bills  appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s bill, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act, H.R. 1687, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The legislation now heads to the Senate. Congressman Fulcher released the following statement after the vote.  “Geothermal is a clean, abundant, and dependable energy resource that can help meet America’s rapidly rising […] The post House Passes Fulcher’s Bill to Bolster Geothermal Energy Production first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 2, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on AI, and Ranking Member of the National Security Agency & Cyber Subcommittee on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: “While today’s White House Executive Order represents a step in the right direction toward protecting America […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on White House AI Executive Order appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Leader Jeffries on priorities for House Democrats: “We have made clear from the very beginning as House Democrats that we needed to do two things at the same period of time. One, push back against the extremism, which very early on in the Trump administration, it was clear, Republicans and the administration were gonna try to […]

LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats remain focused on making life more affordable for the American people. Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Costs haven’t gone down in the United States of America. Costs have gone up. The affordability crisis is real. It is not a hoax. And far too many people across this country, millions of […]

Senators Express Concerns Over Negative Impacts On International Tourism Into the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in a letter demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the […] The post Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

BARTLETT – Facing closure under the Trump Administration, more than 50 forest experts and supporters of the Bartlett Experimental Forest met here with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, on Monday to begin to work on a plan to save it and all the information developed over almost 100 years. While Democratic U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and […] The post InDepth NH: Forest Experts Meet With Goodlander Hoping To Save Imperiled Bartlett Experimental Forest appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.