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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez issued the following statement regarding the indictment of dictator Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 murder of four Americans during the shootdown of the Brothers to the Rescue aircraft over international waters: Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, "Justice has been delayed for decades, but the Cuban dictatorship must finally answer for its crimes. The brutal shootdown of the Brothers to the Rescue planes was not an accident or a misunderstanding — it was a cold-blooded act of murder carried out by the Castro regime against innocent A

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans’ bipartisan efforts to lower the cost of housing for working families, support America’s veterans, and ensure immigration enforcement and border security are funded for the remainder of President Trump’s term. Speaker Johnson also highlighted Democrats’ refusal to support the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum unless biological men are included. “It's going to increase the supply and it's going to make it easier for local banks to deploy capital in their own

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable across the United States (the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act). “Families in Northwest Washington are struggling to afford their skyrocketing rent and don’t know if they will ever be able to buy a house of their own,” said Rep. Larsen. “This bill is not a be-all-and-end-all fix to the housing affordability crisis, but it provides real solutions to the barriers in the way of constructing more affordable housing and the challenges that renters face.” The 21st Centur

Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) H.R. 915, the Small Business Technological Advancement Act. H.R. 915 ensures small business can compete in the 21st Century economy by clarifying that Small Business Administration loans may be used for digital tools and services, like tax preparation, human resources, and billing software. Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks in support of his legislation here or by clicking the image above. “Small Businesses create jobs, strengthen local communities, and

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Energy, Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2027. "Today, the House Appropriations Committee once again advanced another strong, America First funding Bill for Fiscal Year 2027. The Energy and Water Development bill strengthens national security, unleashes American energy dominance, and delivers results for Missouri families," said Congressman Alford. "This legislation champions our nuclear deterrent, advances President Trump’s goal to q

Rep. John James (MI-10) today issued a statement after the Michigan Legislature approved funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base: “From the day I was sworn in, I understood what Selfridge means to Macomb County, Michigan, and our national security. While others questioned its future, I never gave up on Selfridge. Losing Selfridge was never an option. Today’s state funding passage, in conjunction with the federal funding I secured in the U.S. House, is another major step toward securing this crown jewel for the next generation. “Under the plan approved by the U.S. House, Selfridge

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today applauds the passage of a major bipartisan housing package on the House floor containing numerous Pettersen-led bills addressing housing affordability in Colorado and across the country. Rep. Pettersen was also a key negotiator in shaping the framework, successfully pushing to revise a harmful provision from the package that would have blocked Built-to-Rent homebuilding projects and undermined efforts to address the nation’s housing supply and affordability crisis.   The Pettersen-led legislation in the package includes her Stream

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act, with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26). Companion legislation has been introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA). This bipartisan legislation would create a competitive grant program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand scratch cooking in schools. Scratch cooking allows school districts to prepare their own meals using f

Nadler Statement On Amtrak’s Lack Of Transparency Throughout Developer Selection Process Amtrak's announcement comes after fierce opposition from Congressman Nadler, New York elected officials, and New York residents throughout the corrupt, closed-door process Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after Trump’s Department of Transportation announced the developer for the New York Penn Station: “Amtrak just handed a developer the future of Penn Station — the same way this administration does everything — in secret, without New

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro: “The indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro marks a critical moment for the Cuban people. The corrupt communist regime has inflicted economic pain and violated human rights for decades. The Cuban people deserve freedom,” said Rep. Castor. “As Cuban freedom fighter José Martí said, ‘Like bones to the human body, the axle to the wheel, the wing to the bird, and air to the wing, so is Liberty the essence of life. Whatever is done without it

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) reintroduced the bipartisan At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation (HOME) Services Act to expand access to innovative health care models for Medicare patients under observation status. Hospital-at-home is helping hospitals deliver high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes while easing pressure on crowded facilities and improving patient experiences. The At HOME Services Act would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a two-year pilot progr

Nadler, Blunt Rochester Lead 10 Democratic Lawmakers Demanding The EEOC Resume Demographic Data Collection EEOC’s latest actions further Trump’s agenda, eliminating protections for women and workers of color Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (Del.) led 10 lawmakers in demanding the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) immediately resume full demographic data collection. The letter comes amid actions from Republicans and Trump administration officials to implement Project 2025—gutting the EEOC and eliminating protection

Washington, D.C. – 5/20/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at expanding housing supply and improving affordability across the country.  “Today’s passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a significant step toward addressing the rising cost and limited availability of housing.  Hardworking families have been priced out of homeownership, while outdated regulations, supply shortages, and increased competition have made it harder to find an affordable place to

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to end a controversial pilot program that is using AI to delay and deny health care for seniors on traditional Medicare. In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model in six states: Washington, Ohio, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona. The program contracts with private companies to use AI to review claims for certain procedures and pays those companies based on how many clai

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank: “Congressman Barney Frank was as fierce as he was smart. He fought for his constituents, for our Commonwealth, and for a brighter future for our country.” “For more than 30 years, he showed up – as a champion for consumers, a watchdog over Wall Street, and a trailblazer for equality. He came out as gay while serving in Congress and married the love of his life. He was a true legislator who understood the role of Congress, passing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Refor

When a person thinks of Idaho agriculture, the first thing that may come to mind is potatoes. Or maybe it’s sugar beets, barley, or one of the other 180-plus commodities. What many people don’t realize is that dairy is Idaho's top agricultural product in cash receipts.  Idaho’s dairy dominance may not come as a surprise to those directly involved in the industry, but whether we realize it or not, Americans nationwide rely on Idaho dairy for the milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese we consume daily.  Despite dairy being Idaho’s top farm commodity, farmers and ranchers are facing a mounting labo

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a longtime member and former Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, recently highlighted new federal funding for renovations of Burley’s industrial wastewater treatment plant. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, which is funded through the annual appropriations process, included funding for this project in its Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan.   “I am pleased to see the Army Corps of Engineers include critical funding to upgrade Burley’s industrial wastewater treatment plan, authorized in the Water Reso

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds House Passage of her Foster Youth Bills Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432) a comprehensive bill to help foster youth aging out of foster care that includes two of Congresswoman Moore’s bills to support foster youth: the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act and the CONNECT Act. Her bipartisan bills would make housing more accessible for foster youth and strengthen the Chafee program, the major federal program providing services to young people who are currently in or previously experienced foster care,

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Intelligence and Special Operations (ISO) Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Congressional SOF Caucus, announced the introduction of a resolution in support of SOF Week 2026, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) community and expressing Congressional support for formally designating the week of May 18–21, 2026, as “SOF Week.” Rep. Jackson led the resolution with ISO Subcommittee Ranking Member Jason Crow (CO-06) and Congressional SOF C

Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)—celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. The House version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act expands homeownership and makes housing more affordable by focusing the efforts of local, state and federal governments on reforming housing programs, removing unnecessary barriers to housing development, expanding fi

WASHINGTON — Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced that he has won the support of the 218 lawmakers required to force a House vote on his Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). His bill will speed up the process of finalizing a first contract between a newly certified union and its employer. According to Bloomberg Law, it takes an average of 458 days for unions and employers to reach a first contract, and roughly a third of workers are forced to wait more than three years. The FLCA, which Norcross introduced last September, would establish deadlines for when employers must start and

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as Senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee and as a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today hailed the U.S. House’s passage of landmark housing legislation. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 396-13. The bill, which now returns to the Senate, would improve federal housing programs, remove unnecessary barriers to development, and expand financing options to spur home construction and make housing more affordable. “This bill is a big win for everyone who want

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion. Beginning later this summer, the airline will operate 12 round trips per week between Marion and Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport using 65-passenger regional jets. "Southern Illinois deserves reliable air service, and that's exactly what this development should deliver,” said Bost. "I've worked closely with airport officials, American Airlines, and the U.S. De

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his Appropriations Committee today approved two Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 bills: the Legislative Branch and the Energy and Water funding measures.   The Energy and Water measure would provide $27.2 billion for nondefense programs, a $1.8 billion decrease from the current year, for the Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) civil works programs, the Bureau of Reclamation and agencies focused on nuclear energy.  The bill contains numerous wins for Hawai‘i requested by Case, including preserving fu

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House voted to pass H. Res. 1299, an amended version of the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. “The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is transformational legislation that will immediately address the housing affordability problem and bring the American Dream back within reach for millions of young and working American families. This bill delivers on our promise to reduce restrictive regulations, increase the housing supply, limit institutional investing in the housing ma

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) helped lead passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a sweeping bipartisan housing reform package to expand housing supply, modernize federal housing policy, strengthen community-based development, and restore affordability for working families in Pennsylvania’s First District and across the nation. The legislation passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 396 to 13 and now returns to the Senate for further consideration. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents one of the most comprehensive federal housin

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank:   Barney Frank was one of the most brilliant, fearless, and impactful public servants of our time—and someone I was proud to call a friend. He was one of the people I most looked up to and admired when I first came to Congress. In the years we served together, whenever I was on the House floor and Barney rose to speak, I knew I was about to hear something special. His command of policy and profound understanding of congressional history were unmatched, and his ability

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review deadline fast approaching in 2026, Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers launched the U.S.-Mexico Congressional Caucus.

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced $2,255,000 in federal funding for the San Luis Obispo County Airport to improve the baggage screening system. The airport’s current system is too undersized and outdated to adequately meet current operational demand. The grant will fund a complete system replacement to improve the travel experience for passengers.  “Given SLO’s beautiful landscapes, innovative companies, and acclaimed universities, it is no surprise that SLO County Airport welcomed a record-bre

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) called on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide immediate transparency regarding the Department of Justice’s newly announced “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a nearly $1.8 billion discretionary account intended to compensate victims of alleged lawfare. In a letter to the Department, Fitzpatrick raised serious concerns that the fund appears to have been created without congressional authorization or clear oversight mechanisms. He warned that directing nearly $2 billion in taxpayer funds into a discretionary account without answe

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Brendan Boyle (PA-02) reintroduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act. This legislation would allow for the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to purchase dietary supplements, modernizing the availability and coverage of vitamins and minerals, supporting cost savings, and giving millions of Americans increased health and wellness options. Companion legislation was introduced in the Seante by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to federally protect individuals from AI-generated deepfakes. The Support the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act clearly defines a person’s right to control their voice and likeness. The NO FAKES Act would address the rampant spread of unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes without stymieing innovation or censoring free speech. "Artists, creators, and anyone who uses the internet must have the ba

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — President Donald Trump this week signed into law a bill that clears the way for a new water pipeline to serve Southern Nevada. The White House said the president on Tuesday signed HR 972, also known as the Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, after it passed both houses of Congress. The bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to grant rights-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for the construction of a water transmission pipeline. The new underground route is expected to save the residents in the region $200 million and ensure water delivery redun

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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Fischbach's office once again participated in the Congressional Art Competition. The office received over 40 submissions from students across the Seventh Congressional District. "I am encouraged to see the number of talented students we have in the Seventh Congressional District," said Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach. "Congratulations to Kira for winning first place with her piece, 'Geese in Harmony.' Her art piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations to Griffin, Kerstyn, and Margo on their second-place and honorable-mention awards, which wil

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432). The bipartisan legislation included Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act (H.R. 7655), authored by Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07). The bill strengthens coordination between the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) […] The post Yakym’s Foster Care Bill Passes the House appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump’s war with Iran. The resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about how Republicans are determined to pass the Secure America Act while Democrats are determined to defund the police.  Sen. Barrasso said: “Democrats are the party of open borders and illegal immigrant criminals. And Democrats have chained themselves – chained ... Read more The post Barrasso Slams Defund-the-Police Democrats for Opposing the Secure America Act  appeared first on John Barrasso.