Press Releases

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution expressing support for the State Department’s efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding operatives within the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the Less Tax Paperwork for Digital Asset Owners Act, legislation to reduce the administrative burden on Americans who use digital assets by streamlining federal tax reporting requirements. “President Trump has set a clear goal: make America the crypto capital of the world. This bill does exactly […] The post Rep. Yakym Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Digital Asset Owners appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

“Some of the biggest benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts law are still ahead. I know many families worry about the future. They want their children to get ahead, not just get by… Trump Accounts put a child’s financial future directly into the hands of every American family.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip ... Read more The post Trump Accounts Will Kickstart the American Dream for the Next Generation appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants for flood mitigation in Pooler and Bryan County, Georgia. 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 $2.09 million to Bryan County and $1.95 million to the City of Pooler for development of respective comprehensive stormwater master plans. The grant announcement also includes full funding for management costs related to plan development. “Coastal Georgians are no strangers to flooding

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chair Young Kim (CA-40) and National Mining Association President and CEO Rich Nolan issued the following statement after House passage of the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act: “Minerals are a foundation of America’s […] The post East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim and National Mining Association President and CEO Rich Nolan Issue Joint Statement on DOMINANCE Act first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $267 million in Public Assistance (PA) grants for another 65 projects to repair damages caused by Hurricane Helene. Additionally, FEMA announced more than $30 million in funding for North Carolina […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in The Free Press about the consequences of AI and the responsibility of the federal government to make AI work for Americans, namely in the areas of jobs, data centers and safety. The op-ed follows Senator Hawley’s extensive legislative work surrounding AI, including the GUARD Act, GRID Act, AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act, AI […] The post Hawley Op-Ed: AI Will Control Us If We Do Not Control It appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) issued this statement on his vote against final passage of S.2 – Secure America Act: “At a time when Congress is more polarized than ever, today’s vote is likely to make things worse. The House is giving away its most important power – to make appropriations on […] The post Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) issued this statement on his vote against final passage of S.2 – Secure America Act appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced today the selection of seven businesses from across the state as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for June 2026. The recognition is part of Senator Risch’s seventh annual Support Local Gems initiative. “Idaho is full of […]

“Our veterans have sacrificed for our country and deserve access to quality and timely health care.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act. This bill would ensure the consistent implementation of the U.S. Department […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor, highlighting Indiana’s leading role in America’s defense industrial base and applauding the Department of War’s decision to assign a One-Star Reserve Flag Officer to Naval Weapons Station Crane. Click the image above or view full speech here: Remarks as prepared: “Madam […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven this week spoke with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to continue making the case for a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins. This letter supports Virginia’s request for the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation following severe freeze events in April of 2026 that caused significant crop damage across the state. “Farmers are the backbone of Virginia’s 6th District, providing food, growing the economy, and carrying forward a proud

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation specifically amends the National Labor Relations Act to establish clear timelines for collective bargaining between employers and newly organized workers, helping prevent lengthy delays that can leave employees waiting years for the contracts they voted to secure. The bill passed with 230-193. “Workers who choose to organize deserve a fair shot at reaching their first contract. Employers can currently drag on negotiations for years, leaving workers in limbo. This

WASHINGTON — This evening, House GOP Leadership hosted a press conference following passage of the Secure America Act – legislation that will fund immigration enforcement and border security efforts for the remainder of President Trump’s term in office. This legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. House GOP Leaders were joined at the press conference by members of angel families, or American families whose lives have been devastated by criminal illegal aliens and the scourge of fentanyl that has flown over American borders. Despite their tragic stories – and the

In wake of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s request to the federal government for expedited disaster assistance for Virginia farmers, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is part of a Virginia Congressional delegation effort to urge U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to approve expedited disaster assistance. In two letters to Secretary Rollins, Griffith writes with Virginia lawmakers to detail the importance of a Secretarial Disaster Designation to help Virginia farmers recover. Commenting on his request to Secretary Rollins, Congressman Griffith issued the

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans successfully ended the Democrat shutdown and fully funded border security operations and immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term. “With today’s vote, House and Senate Republicans have officially ended the third Democrat government shutdown of this Congress. And here’s the end result of Democrats’ record-setting obstruction: CBP and ICE will now be funded for the remainder of President Trump’s term and Democrats will have no ability to defund these agencies in the 119th o

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Sherrill calling on her to bring New Jersey State Police back to Delaney Hall ICE facility to work with local law enforcement and restore order. "We are a nation of laws, and this is America," said Congressman Van Drew. "What we have seen outside Delaney Hall has been more like anarchy than peaceful protests. Peaceful demonstrations are the spirit of America. Violence and chaos are not. When protests turn violent, law enforcement must step in and work together. Governor Sherrill made the right call when she brought in State

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after final passage of the Secure America Act, which fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): “The Secure America Act is headed to President Trump’s desk, and our brave men and women who stand on the thin line to defend our sovereign borders and safety finally have the funding and certainty they need to do their jobs. “For 76 days, Democrats held the Department of Homeland Security hostage. They walked away from the appropriation

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Secure America Act to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029: “Congressional Democrats have repeatedly demonstrated a reckless disregard for our border and national security,” said Congressman Baird. “They shut down DHS for 75 days, leaving law enforcement officers, disaster response personnel, and cybersecurity officials without proper funding to defend our country and help Americans in need. I will not allow Hoosiers t

Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support of the measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement: "For twelve straight months, zero illegal aliens have been released at our border. Crime is down in major U.S. cities as violent illegal criminals are being removed from our streets. The brave men and women of ICE and CBP have championed those efforts—along with combatting terrorism, sto

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $15,000,000 in funding for the Milner Dam Rehabilitation Project located in south central Idaho at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “I’ve spoken to mayors, county commissioners, state elected officials, and countless others who all agree that the Milner Dam is one of the most important water control structures in southern Idaho,” said Rep. Simpson. “During this critical time for water in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement on voting in support of the Senate amended reconciliation package: “Public safety and the rule of law are fundamental in our communities, and our law enforcement officers work diligently to uphold these values,” said Rep. Wittman. “Recent reports of increased violence in cities across Virginia and the nation are deeply disturbing, particularly when the violence is perpetrated by repeat offenders residing in the country illegally. I believe we must uphold the rule of law and ensure that immigration enforcement is car

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 9, 2026… Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of S.2, the Secure America Act. This package includes $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to fund operations for the next three years. Congressman Womack said, “Our federal immigration enforcement agencies carry out a crucial mission to protect our homeland and uphold the rule of law. To fulfill this work, they must be properly equipped at every level. Funding these agencies through budget reconciliation is not the ideal approa

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter with 18 colleagues to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong support for the agency’s proposed rulemaking to combat illegal robocalls through strengthened policies and oversight. The letter backs the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Combatting Illegal Robocalls Through RCC Numbering Policies, which seeks to modernize the nation’s communications infrastructure and close loopholes that fraudsters exploit to carry out scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans repo

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed members of the British-American Parliamentary Group to Washington, D.C., to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom and foster dialogue on shared economic, energy, security, and technology priorities. The British-American Parliamentary Group (BAPG) serves as an important forum for promoting closer relations and greater understanding between Members of the United Kingdom Parliament and the United States Congress. Throughout the visit, participants will engage in discussions on issues of mutual interest

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation package to provide funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through fiscal year 2029. This action comes after months of obstruction from Democrats over their refusal to vote in favor of any bill that provided funding for border security and immigration funding, which resulted in the 76-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). S. 2 passed the House by a v

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is a comprehensive effort to improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad. “America's diplomats serve on the front lines of our foreign policy in some of the most challenging environments around the world. The Foreign Service Act has not undergone a comprehensive review in more than four decades, despi

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is a comprehensive effort to improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad. “America's diplomats serve on the front lines of our foreign policy in some of the most challenging environments around the world. The Foreign Service Act has not undergone a comprehensive review in more than four decades, despi

Bacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy Bill Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), voted in favor of advancing H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). The bill was reported out of committee on June 5 by a vote of 44-12. The annual legislation, which contains 33 amendments and provisions authored by Rep. Bacon, authorizes defense spending and sets the policy and priorities for the Armed Forces. “Once again, the House Ar

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined (KS-01), alongside Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Lou Correa (CA-46), as well as Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), to introduce the Build American Efficiency Act, legislation to help home builders and manufacturers more easily comply with Build America, Buy America requirements and build American homes faster. “I’m proud to join our Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs in introducing the Build American Efficiency Act,” said Rep. Alford. "This commonsense bill will reduce regulatory burdens by making Buy America,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) filed three articles of impeachment against Eleanor Ross, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. “When judges become political activists or engage in judicial misconduct, Congress bears both the responsibility and the constitutional authority to hold them accountable,” said Clyde. “Judge Ross’ deeply disturbing actions prove she is incapable of displaying integrity or showing impartiality. She’s simply unfit to remain a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of G

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN) introduced a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), John Garamendi (D-CA), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7-13, 2026, as “National Trailer Safety Week” in the United States. “I came to Congress to fight every day for manufacturing […] The post Rep. Yakym Introduces Bipartisan Resolution in Support of “National Trailer Safety Week” appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act (Right to Try 2.0) to provide access to individualized, one-patient therapies that are not eligible for approval under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory regime. Right to Try 2.0 builds on the Right to Try Act of 2017 to […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Young Kim’s (CA-40) PROFIT Act to comprehensively restore and reinforce the State Department’s leadership on commercial diplomacy, energy security, and international economic policy for the first time in over two decades. This legislation comes as China and other adversaries continue to exploit gaps in America’s economic statecraft, using trade, investment, and […] The post Rep. Young Kim’s PROFIT Act Passes the U.S. House of Representatives first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, legislation introduced by House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and t he Pacific Chair Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06), passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Energy and critical minerals underpin U.S. national security, […] The post Reps. Kim, Bera DOMINANCE Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.