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Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor's Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent employment-based immigration petitions, by establishing an optional premium processing program for participating employers. The bill establishes an optional fee for expedited processing of the ETA-9089 Permanent Employment Certification Form, which is one of the two required filings in the D

Washington, D.C. – 8/13/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act to establish a federal task force examining how the lack of affordable housing affects other government programs, the economy, and Americans’ quality of life. The bipartisan task force would evaluate and quantify the broader cost associated with the nation’s affordable housing shortage and develop recommendations for Congress on how investments in affordable housing can improve the effectiveness of other federal programs

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) brought Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to Hidalgo County to address critical workforce shortages with local manufacturing and agricultural leaders. To start the day, De La Cruz and Acting Secretary Sonderling toured Stanley Black & Decker’s Mission facility with CEO Chris Nelson and celebrated their new $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing. Stanley Black & Decker is a vital part of our South Texas community, supporting over 300 local jobs, with further growth ahead. Following the tour, De La Cruz and Acting Secretary Sonderli

EVANSVILLE, IN – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) hosted an Apprenticeship Roundtable at Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville to discuss how Indiana’s nationally recognized apprenticeship model can help strengthen workforce development nationwide. The event convened federal, state, education, and industry leaders to examine policies that expand career pathways and address America's workforce needs. “Indiana has demonstrated that strong partnerships between employers, educators, and government can prepare workers for rewarding careers while meeting the needs of our economy,” said Rep. Messme

ELKIN, N.C. – The Office of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will hold a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 12th, from 1-3PM at Surry Community College’s Elkin Center at 1461 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621. Representatives from all five U.S. Service Academies will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on their respective application processes. This event is open to all students, parents, counselors, and educators in North Carolina’s 5th District. To aid in seating logistics, please RSVP by Thursday, September 10th to NC05serviceacademy@mail.house.gov. For questions about

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a final rule permanently ending the...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Meert Tree Farm in Jefferson County last week, touring the operation...

ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW

MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota Peace Officers Association, where he recognized the dedication of the state’s law enforcement officers and outlined efforts to ensure they […]

ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW

Weichai engines are used in rocket systems supplied to the Chinese military WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to add Weichai Holding Group Co. Ltd. to its Chinese Military Companies list. Weichai is wholly-owned by a Chinese state-controlled enterprise and works with […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited CAMC Memorial to highlight $15 million in Congressionally Directed Spending that they secured for critical equipment, technical infrastructure upgrades, and cybersecurity technology for Vandalia Health. “Taking care of West Virginians starts with making sure our hospitals have the tools to do the job right. This $15 million will help Vandalia Health […]

Victoria Advocate marks 180 years of journalism with congressional recognition The Victoria Advocate Jakob Gurley | August 12th, 2026 The Victoria Advocate is marking 180 years of serving the Crossroads, a milestone recognized by Congressman Michael Cloud with an entry in the Congressional Record honoring the newspaper’s history and contributions to South Texas. Cloud visited […] The post Victoria Advocate Marks 180 Years of Journalism with Congressional Recognition appeared first on Cloud.

BISMARCK, N.D. – At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven discussed the important role that reliable, coal-fired baseload power plays in making the U.S. energy secure […]

By Phil Stilton Published August 12, 2026 Jackson, NJ – Anyone who has ever been to the Jackson Township U.S. Post Office on Bennetts Mills Road knows the place is a nightmare, especially after the federal agency closed the town’s other post office many years ago. With the rise in population in Jackson, people often cite their visit to the Jackson post office as not-so-pleasant experience…and it’s getting worse. Now, a coalition of elected officials is urging the U.S. Postal Service to take immediate action to address longstanding service problems at the Jackson Township Post Office, including

By Lakewood Alerts Published August 12, 2026 Jackson Township officials are pressing the United States Postal Service for action over longstanding concerns at the Jackson Post Office on Bennetts Mills Road, including overcrowding, lengthy wait times, inadequate parking, staffing shortages and growing traffic and safety issues. Residents have repeatedly raised concerns about vehicles backing onto Bennetts Mills Road, traffic extending beyond the post office property and difficulties safely entering and exiting the busy facility. On August 7, a formal letter was sent to U.S. Postmaster General D

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation in support of Wisconsin’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with Wisconsin Emergency Management following the devastating EF3 tornado that struck the Fox Valley on July 27. The tornado caused widespread destruction across Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, and Fox Crossing. It remained on the ground for more than 20 minutes, traveled approximately 12 miles, reached nearly one mile in width, and produced estimated winds of 136 to 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) Director Kash Patel, and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Bilal Essayli, requesting an investigation into potential ballot fraud occurring in Los Angeles, California. The letter […] The post Chairman Johnson Requests DOJ Investigate California Ballot Fraud appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

“Allowing a Species to Become Extinct Is a Tragedy, and We Should Do Everything in Our Power to Prevent It From Happening.” Bill Would Support Vital Conservation Projects and the Protection of Endangered Animals WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, joined Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) to re-introduce the Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill to support conservation efforts for the world’s most endangered species. “Allowing a species to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) today sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that struck down the National Firearm Act’s (NFA) registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and short-barreled rifles (SBRs). The letter […] The post Daines, Clyde Lead Letter Urging DOJ to Protect Second Amendment Rights, Apply Ruling Nationwide appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong Supports TU’s Tuition Adjustment Announcement, Praises TU’s Role in the Tulsa Community THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA ANNOUNCED A NEW TUITION PLAN, PRIORITIZING PRICE TRANSPARENCY AND LOWERING PRICE TAG FOR STUDENTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) released the following statement of support following the University […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel to discuss the increasing influence of Socialism in the Democratic Party, conflict with Iran, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpt on Iran: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Every single Democrat in the […]

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Thomure Land & Cattle in St. Francois County last week, touring...

“This bipartisan package will strengthen our understanding of China’s action, improve enforcement and protect American companies, workers and innovations from Chinese espionage.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a package of four bipartisan bills to strengthen America’s national security and close loopholes that foreign adversaries, including China, can exploit. […]

WASHINGTON–U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act, legislation requiring any increase or suspension of the debt limit to be matched by equal or greater spending reductions over the current year and the following 10 years. The bill and is led by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in the Senate and is endorsed by the National Taxpayers Union.

This bill will bring clarity to the permitting process, unleash innovation and help ensure American industry remains the global leader.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing the New Source Review Permitting Act, a bill that would clarify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) interpretation of New Source Review (NSR) […]

WEST FARGO, N.D. – At a roundtable with members of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance key priorities for North […]

U.S. Rep. Cloud to host a New World Screwworm expert panel The Colorado County Citizen August 11th VICTORIA — Congressman Michael Cloud (TX27) will host a free New World Screwworm Expert Panel & Updates event on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex. This event will have a […] The post U.S. Rep. Cloud to Host a New World Screwworm Expert Panel appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led nearly 50 of his House and Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking. On August 5th, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas delivered a monumental win to plaintiffs in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF (consolidated with Jensen v. ATF). The la

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, appeared on The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show and America Reports to discuss one of the text chain messages obtained from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued cellphone. The phone contains more than 34,000 text messages and 522 voicemails. Read more about the messages released here. Watch the full interview […] The post ICYMI: Sen. Johnson Joins The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show and America Reports appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

IRON COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) sat down with Iron County Commissioners Josh Campbell, Jim Scaggs, and Dustin...

Dr. Fauci in Jan. 2021: second dose of covid vaccine “theoretically could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released one of the text chain […] The post Senators Johnson, Paul Release Initial Texts from Dr. Fauci’s Government iPhone appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, issued the following response to statements by McKenna West that she was pressured to abort a baby she was carrying as a surrogate after a 20-week ultrasound diagnosed a serious but treatable heart condition, and that she is currently engaged in a legal battle that will decide whether the baby receives lifesaving care when he is born: “Ms. West has demonstrated heroic courage and love for this baby. According to reports, despite the threat of financial ruin, she refused to abort the baby boy, filed for custody, and relocat

Bills in Congress could benefit Corpus Christi Army Depot Corpus Christi Caller Times Olivia Garrett | August 10th, 2026 Three members of the U.S. Congress representing the Coastal Bend have joined to introduce a bill to improve funding transparency for installations like the Corpus Christi Army Depot. U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud, Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. […] The post Congress Members Introduce Bills to Support Corpus Christi Army Depot appeared first on Cloud.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Twin Knobs Dairy & Action Farms in Douglas County this week,...

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Mesta Meadows Farm this week where he met with the family...

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited the Franke family farm this week where he met with Neil...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on NBC to discuss the increasing influence of Democratic Socialism in the Democratic Party, the economy, Middle East diplomacy, and conflict with Iran. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on the economy: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “There’s still good news in this July’s jobs report about the resurgence […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement on the Senate’s upcoming consideration of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (Clarity) Act: “On September 15th, the U.S. Senate will start the process of passing the Clarity Act. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Failure to pass this critical piece of legislation will leave Idahoans vulnerable to […]

ST. JAMES, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Bahr Farms in St. James, touring the operation and meeting with...