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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Warren Davidson (OH-08), along with Senators Mike Lee (UT) and Ron Wyden (OR) introduced the bipartisan Email Privacy Act, which would create updated privacy protections for emails and other personalized digital records. Currently, law enforcement can obtain private email communications older than 180 days without a warrant because the law is based on outdated storage capabilities. Congress passed the Electronic Communications Privacy Act in the 1980s to establish email privacy standards. In the four decades since, usage and storage of email h

It’s the first day of June, which means hurricane season has officially begun.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $721,902 to support research related to Cryptococcus. This fungus is found naturally in the environment in soil and bird droppings and can infect the lungs and the brain. Most infections impact individuals with compromised immune systems.  $682,861 to support research related to mental health. In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June.   June 9, 2026 Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Bluefield Council Chambers 112 Huffard Dr Bluefield, VA 24641   Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Town of Grundy Offices 1185 Plaza Dr.  Grundy, VA 24614   June 10, 2026 Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am County Administrator’s Office Conference Room 190 Beech Street Gate City, VA 24251   Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lee County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room 336

Washington, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) led U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) urging NYU Langone to fight against recent subpoenas from the Trump administration that would violate the constitutional right to privacy for minor patients receiving gender affirming care from NYU Langone. The letter comes after the Trump administration issued a string of ill-conceived, civil and criminal subpoenas to share confidential information regarding pediatric patients who received gende

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Back for its second year, Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance announced the relaunch of her Summer Reading Challenge, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is encouraging all K-8 students in Texas's 11th Congressional District to participate. To enter, students must read 12 books, complete the reading log, and submit it to receive a prize. The challenge is open to all students in grades K-8, and participants will be entered into a raffle for a special trip to the Nation's Capital. "The Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge is officially underway for its seco

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 – has been an outspoken leader for Airpower prioritization in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Earlier this month, Rep. Pfluger continued his leadership, helping convene a bipartisan roundtable on Airpower with Lieutenant General David Deptula, U.S Air Force (retired), and members of the For Country Caucus to discuss today's readiness challen

Kennedy: A Modern Airport Deserves Modern Amenities - New Vans Will Put Buffalo’s Best Foot Forward and Ensure Travelers Can Ride in Safety & Comfort Funding Secured by Kennedy in Federal Budget Will Replace Four Vans in Airport’s Parking Lot Shuttle Fleet CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was joined by leadership from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) to announce $1.8 million in federal funding he secured that will replace four of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport’s parking lot shuttle vans. With several of the vans registering more than 15

This weekend, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee penned an op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon making the case that Congress cannot afford to wait for a crisis before establishing guardrails on the most powerful AI systems, drawing a direct line from the manufacturing jobs that vanished from the Merrimack Valley she represents to the disruption AI now threatens to unleash on America’s workers, national security, and cyber infrastructure. “After decades of offshoring and automation hollowing out American manufacturing, the workers left behind in Ha

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This bill champions America’s nuclear deterrent and strengthens national security, restores energy dominance, and supports the Trump administration’s policy initiatives. “America’s one-of-a-kind nuclear energy laboratory is right here at home at Idaho National Laboratory. Enhancing the Lab’s infrastructure and

Newark, N.J. - Today, Congressman Van Drew toured the Delaney Hall Detention Facility to see the conditions, operations, and law enforcement response for himself. "I toured Delaney Hall today because I wanted to see the facts with my own eyes," said Congressman Van Drew. "What I saw was very different from the political story being pushed by some of my Democrat colleagues. The facility has doctors, nurses, and dentists providing medical care. There is a law library for detainees to study their cases along with a regular library, and large spaces for recreation, including a soccer field and a

U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter alongside U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore crucial safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program.  Reissuing the Protect Life Rule, which previously eliminated abortion referral mandates and separated Title X funding from abortion activities, the goal is to reverse Biden-era policies and ensure taxpayer dollars do not fund the abortion industry.  During the first Trump Administration, the organiz

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to approve the Secure America Act that funds Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the next three years: “Funding the vital mission to defend our communities and country from criminal illegal immigrants, potential terrorism, drug smuggling and human trafficking should be a bipartisan effort, yet Senate Democrats abandoned the regular appropriations process and good-faith negotiations in order to score political points. My Republican colleagues and I s

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined 158 of his colleagues in the U.S. House and Senate urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the Protect Life Rule and ensure Title X Family Planning Program funding does not support abortion or abortion services. “We ask you to correct the misguided actions of the previous administration and reimplement the Protect Life Rule to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to subsidize the abortion industry,” the lawmakers wrote to Kennedy. The bicameral letter calls on HHS to rescind a Biden-

Arkansas has a long tradition of strongly supporting the armed forces as a whole, and especially our men and women in uniform. From the National Guard to defense depots, training facilities and air bases, communities across our state have always stepped up to advance our national security and demonstrate how much we value the servicemembers who protect us.  As Chairman of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, I’ve worked to expand Arkansas’s leadership in military readiness and modernization. These efforts continue to build on local long

Senator Boozman welcomes Mena High School graduate Travis Thrailkill to his Capitol Hill team. WASHINGTON—Mena residents may now hear a familiar name when they contact U.S. Senator John Boozman’s Washington, D.C. office. Polk County native Travis Thrailkill recently joined the senator’s team as a staff assistant.  “It is an honor to join Senator Boozman’s team and serve the people of Arkansas,” said Thrailkill. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent my home state and contribute to the work being done to support communities across The Natural State.” “Travis has a strong appreciation fo

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, joined committee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to introduce legislation ensuring the rate of disability compensation and other financial benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans, their families and military survivors keeps pace with the rate of inflation. The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 will increase certain VA benefits – including disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency and

Above: Congressman Gottheimer Visits Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), and New Jersey Representatives Rob Menendez, Jr. (NJ-8) and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10). NEWARK, NJ — Today, May 31, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, his first stop […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Opinion: Congress must act now on AI  By Lori Trahan  When Brooks Brothers shut down its longtime clothing factory in Haverhill in 2020, it didn’t just close a building. It ended careers that workers had spent decades building and sent a familiar shudder through Merrimack Valley communities like Lowell and Lawrence that know all too well what boarded up mill buildings leave behind. The company cited costs. To them, the math was simple, even if here at home, we knew the human toll was not. After decades of offshoring and automation hollowing out American manufacturing, the workers left

As high school graduations are taking place in communities throughout Missouri’s 8th District and across America in recent weeks, many...

Water, Politics, and Pressure: The future of Corpus Christi’s water supply Bill Churchwell | 3News As Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend face a growing water crisis, the conversation is no longer just about finding more water, it’s about who should be responsible for solving the problem. Should local leaders remain in control? Or is […] The post Water, Politics, and Pressure: The future of Corpus Christi’s water supply appeared first on Cloud.

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the release of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) proposed rule that would implement part of President Trump’s executive order attacking mail in voting:  “President Trump’s executive order is blatantly illegal. Instead of working to expand access to the ballot and make it easier for […] The post Bennet Statement on USPS Proposed Rule Implementing Trump’s Attacks on Mail-In Voting appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today announced that his office has now returned more than $6 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia’s Seventh District, solving more than 2,100 constituent cases.   Since taking office in January 2025, Team Vindman has closed more than 2,100 constituent cases, attended more than 220 events, and proudly returned a total of over $6 million to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, are joining 18 of their colleagues in raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   “We write with serious concern regarding the announced reorganization of the Food Safety and […] The post Slotkin, Klobuchar Raise Alarm about Food Safety and Inspection Service Reorganization  appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led members of Nevada’s Congressional Delegation in a letter urging the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to release and disburse all appropriated funds to State Humanities Councils across the country. For the last six months, the NEH has not disbursed already appropriated funds for the 2026 […] The post Rosen Leads Members of Nevada Congressional Delegation in Demanding Release of Federal Funding for State Humanities Councils appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced H.R. 9012, the Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). This legislation will change the LIHTC carryback period from one year to five years, which will increase the uptake of these important credits and […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined Representatives Laura Friedman (CA-30), Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Eugene Simon Vindman (VA-07), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Mike Thompson (CA-04), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), and Betty McCollum (MN-04) in sending a letter to the Department of Justice and Department […] The post Williams, Colleagues Urge Federal Investigation into Canvas Cyberattack, Call for Stronger Cybersecurity Support for Schools appeared first on Nikema Williams.

“After Nearly a Decade of Work, With the Support of the President and Growing Momentum in Both Chambers, We Have a Real Chance to Deliver It.”  Op-Ed Details Health, Safety and Economic Benefits of Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent  WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Law Enforcement Animal Safety Harm Reporting Act of 2026 or LEASH Act. This legislation would establish a standardized, publicly accessible database of felony animal cruelty offenders to help keep repeat abusers away from animals and strengthen public safety nationwide.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a bipartisan resolution with Representatives Chris Smith (NJ-4), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), designating May as National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, highlighting the growing threat of tick-borne illnesses to families across New Jersey and the nation. “Everyone knows that the Garden […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Resolution Designating May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

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***PHOTO HERE*** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement: “Earlier this week, while running down the stairs in a rush, I tripped and ended up breaking my ankle—I wouldn’t recommend it. Next week, I’ll be back at the Capitol for votes and hearings and doing everything else I can […] The post Whoops! Senator Murray Statement on Broken Ankle appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Senators: “This settlement agreement and the fund it creates demand accountability.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led all Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) launch an immediate,  thorough, and quick investigation into President Trump’s creation of the nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” In their […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Building Overseas Opportunities & Strategic Trade (BOOST) for American Business Act to support American businesses abroad and protect critical American industries from foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). American businesses competing in international markets too often lack a strong advocate in their corner. […] The post Rep. Young Kim Introduces BOOST for American Business Act to Strengthen U.S. Economic Competitiveness Abroad first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act, legislation which increases and standardizes burial and funeral benefits for veterans who die from service-connected disabilities. To keep up with rising costs and ensure consistent coverage for eligible veterans’ families, this legislation raises the fixed burial […] The post Finstad, Morrison Introduce the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

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