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Every single dollar stolen by fraudsters from Medicare is a dollar ripped away from a vulnerable senior.

I rise today in support of my Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act, co-introduced with my colleague from Hawai‘i, Representative Jill Tokuda. Our legislation addresses a growing criminal enterprise that threatens public safety, fuels illicit financial activity and has devastated communities in Hawai‘i and across the country. Illegal fireworks trafficking is far more than a minor regulatory violation. It is a sophisticated interstate operation involving the unlawful transportation, distribution and sale of explosive materials in violation of federal and state law. The

Representatives Kennedy and Strong Lead Legislation to Ensure Proper Allocation of 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Revenue BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) introduced the “Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act,” or SAFEGUARDS Act, alongside Congressman Dale Strong (AL-05), to ensure that revenue collected through the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee is invested into aviation and airport security, consistent with the original intent. The $5.60 fee included on every one-way airline ticket was originally created post-9/11 to

U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) today led the Democratic Virginia Congressional delegation including Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11), to request that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately return a Junior Ranger Program activity booklet to circulation in its original form ahead of America 250 events, which are expected to bring millions of visitors to Virginia and the National Capital Region. According to an NPS database, the Juni

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) reintroduced the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act. This legislation is co-led by Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC). “Animal abusers have a significantly higher likelihood of committing acts of interpersonal violence,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Despite this, animal abuse continues to be treated as an isolated act rather than an indicator of violent behavior. By colle

Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), Chairman of House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), Chairman of House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Oversight on Delivering on Government Efficiency, wrote a letter to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, requesting answers regarding alleged concealment of Paycheck Protection P

Infrastructure impacts every part of our community, and during National Infrastructure Week I’m highlighting some of our communities’ most urgent needs—clean water, reliable roads, and environmental stewardship.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Corporate Prosecution Reform Act and the Department of Justice Integrity Act, legislation to strengthen federal enforcement against corporate crime, increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Justice, and address the widespread perception that powerful corporations and white-collar offenders operate under a separate, more lenient, set of rules than the rest of the criminal justice system. The legislation comes amid a decades-long decline in corporate prosecutions, which have r

U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement following the unanimous passage of H.R. 6506, the Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act. This bipartisan legislation previously passed out of the Ways and Means committee in December. “Today, we are strengthening taxpayer rights and ensuring Americans have a clear path to challenge the IRS,” said Rep. Moran. “This legislation advances fairness and accountability in our tax system—guaranteeing no one loses their day in court over arbitrary deadlines or IRS overreach. By protecting taxpayer rights, extending filing win

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act alongside Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20). This bill authorizes the sale of two parcels of lands from Union Pacific Railroad to Tulare County in order to restore the City Skate Park and historic Tulare Women’s Club.  “For years, the Tulare Skate Park and the historic Tulare Women’s Club have been important community spaces, but outdated ownership restrictions have prevented the City from making long-overdue improvements,” said Congressman Valadao. “These parcels wer