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Reflective afternoon with the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee honoring our fallen heroes, including those who served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service in WWII. Thankful to be surrounded by neighbors & friends committed to always remembering our past in hopes to build a more resilient future.

Securing Record Investment in Dyess Air Force Base May 24, 2026 By Rep. Jodey Arrington AS SEEN IN THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS The first and most important responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. This year’s Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill delivers on that duty by strengthening America’s military readiness and advancing President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda. I’m especially proud this legislation delivers the largest investment in the history of Dyess Air Force Base — providing more than $164 million for

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) recently appeared on the Work in Progress podcast, hosted by actress and activist Sophia Bush. They discussed the current administration, how to approach bipartisan policy, and what brings them hope in the current political climate. The full podcast episode can be found here. Senator Blunt Rochester: “We have three P’s, Purpose, Peace, and Planet, that’s what we’re here for. Purpose, that’s jobs, that’s making sure you got healthcare and a house to li

This week’s edition of Week in Review.

WEST POINT, N.Y. — May 23, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV), today joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy Lieutenant General Steven Gilland, and other Army senior leaders at the U.S. Military Academy’s (USMA) graduation ceremony. The event honored nearly a thousand young men and women, including five cadets from Arkansas’s Third District. Congressman Womack said, “As these cadets live out the principles of ‘Duty, Honor, Country,’ they also carry with them the

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  After a 14-hour marathon markup in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) today celebrated the passage of the BUILD America 250 Act, a landmark, bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that delivers more than $2.5 billion in funding for Utah infrastructure projects. “This is what teamwork looks like. After […] The post Owens Secures More Than $2.5 Billion for Utah in BUILD America 250 Act appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee passed the FY27 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill this week, which contains critical funding supporting work on the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project (MSCIP). This pivotal project being led by the Army Corps of Engineers will help increase port efficiencies, reduce costs, and risk erosion to local infrastructure. […] The post RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Secures Critical Funding Path for the Matagorda Ship Channel appeared first on Cloud.

“As a parent of a young child, I’m asked to sign off on small things in my kid’s school day, down to whether they get sunscreen at recess. A child’s name and sense of self are not small things. They are fundamental, and on something that important I don’t believe parents should be cut out […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on House Gender Ideology Bill appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) secured committee approval yesterday for three pieces of legislation focused on helping communities build more transit-oriented housing and increasing driver and pedestrian safety on our roadways. The bills were advanced as part of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization process, a legislative package that Congress passes about once every five years. Rep. Mullin’s bills... The post Mullin’s Transit-Oriented Housing and Pedestrian Safety Bills Advance appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Washington D.C. (May 22, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following the introduction of H.Res. 1314: America 250 Commemorative Flag Act. This Act would allow the 250 commemorative flag to fly on all federal buildings, along with our official U.S. flag and the POW/MIA flag. “As the United States celebrates our Semiquincentennial, […]

WASHINGTON D.C.– This week, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 19 of their Senate colleagues in calling on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to undo dangerous policy changes made in the recently announced notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for housing counseling, which would drastically narrow the activities eligible for funding under HUD’s housing counseling […] The post Slotkin Joins Fight Against HUD Cuts to Housing Counseling for Homeowners and Renters   appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Washington Times on May 21, 2026. Government shutdowns cause nothing but pain for most Americans. Our national park rangers, FBI agents and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists work without pay. Airports begin to resemble the game room at a psych ward. And our economy loses an estimated $15 billion a week in gross domestic product. For some politicians, though, government shutdowns can be a win-win. They can throw the country into chaos to further their political agenda, and they never miss a single paycheck along t

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Washington Times explaining why his resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns could prevent future funding lapses—and how Congress could make shutdowns even more painful for lawmakers in the future.  Key excerpts of the op-ed are below: “Government shutdowns cause nothing but pain for most Americans. Our national park rangers, FBI agents, and CDC scientists work without pay. Airports begin to resemble the game room at a psych ward. And our economy loses an estimated $15 billion per week in GDP. “For some

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the introduction of a resolution expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs from waste, fraud, and abuse through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions. The resolution also recognizes the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate […] The post Finstad Introduces Legislation Expressing Support for Efforts to Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Health Care Progr

For many, Memorial Day means the official start of summer. And while we all enjoy the cookouts, the gatherings, and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,693,508 in federal grant funding for infrastructure upgrades to four Virginia airports. This funding is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for FY26, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure […]

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), alongside Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), today introduced a House resolution condemning President Trump’s April 22 Truth Social amplification of a racist post by radio host Michael Savage attacking birthright… The post Jayapal, Krishnamoorthi, Lieu Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Targeting Indian and Chinese Americans appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) signed a bipartisan, bicameral letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to initiate a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. The letter calls on USTR to take appropriate action to protect American […]

Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act Sent to House Floor  WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, released the following statement after Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), a bill to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent year-round, was successfully marked up and sent to the House floor for consideration within […]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) advocated for funding for 19 local projects across California’s 15th Congressional District, all of which are moving forward as part of the 2027 federal budget process. These projects would deliver critical investments directly to communities by improving water and sewer infrastructure, reducing traffic congestion, strengthening climate resilience, and enhancing senior... The post Rep. Mullin’s Community Project Funding Clears Key Hurdle in FY27 Appropriations Process  appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Reviewing the Effects of Policies, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study (REPORTS) Act. This legislation is designed to study the impact of federal programs and policies on people living near or under the poverty line and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap. The REPORTS Act […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Study Impact of Federal Programs on Racial Inequity appeared first on Nikema Williams.

SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week announced Lucia De Valle, a 12th grade student at Cardinal Mooney High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 17th Congressional District.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and 13 of their Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers and stand up to China during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). The lawmakers laid out a comprehensive plan and called on the Trump Administration to address the offshoring of American jobs, stop China from undermining U.S. businesses and […]

RAYMOND, W.A.  –  Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) recently completed a busy swing of activities across the District, including a visit to the Raymond Weyerhaeuser Sawmill, a meeting with the American Legion 150 on services access, and a stop in at Ryderwood to celebrate upcoming improvements to the energy grid. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez was invited […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Tours Sawmill, and Speaks with Veterans About VA Services appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Schiff: “Tulsi Gabbard’s only positive contribution to our nation’s national security is her resignation” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation: “My thoughts go out to Tulsi Gabbard and her family, as her husband battles this serious health problem. I […]

GAO confirmed WISeR pilot program is currently functioning illegally across 6 states, including Arizona, and requires oversight from Congress WASHINGTON – This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a new pilot program that is using artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct prior authorization in Traditional Medicare to deny or delay certain procedures […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with Tulsi Gabbard and her family as her husband battles cancer. Anyone who has watched a loved one go through a serious illness understands the toll it takes, and I wish him […]

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act: “The BUILD America 250 Act is a smart investment in local communities as they build, repair, and replace critical infrastructure,” said Strickland. “This bipartisan […] The post Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

May 22, 2026 BALTIMORE, MD – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) delivered the commencement address at Coppin State University. See below for a link to her full speech. “Those who try to hold you back, believe me, will not do so because you are unqualified. It’s because they need a head start,” said Senator Alsobrooks. WATCH […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the Preserving Community Food Assistance Act of 2026 (H.R. 8953). The bill enables food distributors to best serve their community by restoring their ability to request identification from individuals seeking food assistance. “Hoosiers are generous by nature, but that charity should not be abused,” Rep. Yakym […] The post Yakym Introduces Legislation to Support Local Food Pantries appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

The Trump Administration provided minimal details on a plan to abandon American values and focus solely on admitting more white-only Afrikaner refugees WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Senator… The post RANKING MEMBERS DURBIN, RASKIN, PADILLA, JAYAPAL STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL REFUGEE CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) today announced that their legislation to prevent the smuggling of American-made semiconductors into China has passed the Senate. The Stop Stealing our Chips Act would amend the Export Control Reform Act to create a whistleblower incentive program at the Bureau of Industry and Security […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the DoD and USDA Research Act. This bill wouldcodify and expand the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of War (DoW) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen coordination on research to protect America’s agriculture supply chain from domestic and foreign threats. Representative Mark Messmer (IN-08) introduced the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Protecting America’s food supply is part […]

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: House Republicans have failed this country. For nearly three months, Donald Trump has forced America and our men and women in uniform into a reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. Donald Trump and Pete […]