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Today, I voted to support our servicemembers, strengthen military readiness, and ensure veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice.

WASHINGTON - In honor of National Police Week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recognized the selfless service and achievements of Texas law enforcement on the House floor. De La Cruz hosts Major Fred Whisenant, Trooper Juan Zuniga, and Trooper Roman Gonzalez of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Honor Guard in Washington, D.C. Trooper Juan Zuniga and Trooper Roman Gonzalez of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Honor Guard In honor of National Police Week, I rise to recognize two exceptional officers from Texas’ 15th Congressional District, Trooper Juan Zuniga and Tro

Washington D.C. – In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, led by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) proudly celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans, and released the following statement:  "As we mark Jewish American Heritage Month this May, we honor generations of Jewish Americans whose faith, resilience, and leadership in all facets of American life have contributed to our nation's strength.  "We also recognize the historic bonds between Black and Jewi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced the General Services Administration (GSA) as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award. GSA is receiving this award for its failure to efficiently dispose of unneeded federal property. Under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, GSA has the authority to dispose of surplus federal holdings, yet it has largely failed to do so in a timely manner, wasting millions of dollars to maintain unused buildings across the country. Rep. Hill said, “I have been trying to have the USFS convey a property to Perry County,

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “This legislation builds on House Republicans’ commitment to supporting veterans, American soldiers, and military families, and represents the beginning of our regular order appropriations process for FY27. “Thanks to the great work of the House Appropriations Committee, this legislation fully funds veterans’ health care and benefits, invests billions of dollars in capital and infrastructure improvements

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: “Supporting our service members, veterans and military families is a critical responsibility of the federal government. This bill helps ensure those commitments are met. It ensures our troops have the facilities and support they need while improving care and services for the men and women who served our country. “The bill also includes several priorities I worked to advance, including resiliency

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment by Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) that supports establishing indoor air quality and ventilation standards at VA and military facilities, backed by independent oversight to ensure those standards are actually met. "Our veterans and service members deserve world-class facilities. That is why I fought to pass this amendment — to establish strong indoor air quality and ventilation standards at VA and military facilities, with independent oversight to make sure those standards are actually being met. Our troops and

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement on reports that President Trump is moving to create a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded fund for January 6 defendants, Trump-connected entities, and MAGA allies. “New reporting shows Donald Trump is moving to create a $1.7 billion slush fund to cut checks with your tax dollars to January 6 defendants, Trump-connected entities, and MAGA allies claiming they were wrongfully targeted by the Biden Administration. No oversight. No transp

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs today advanced Congressman James R. Walkinshaw's (VA-11) bipartisan Veteran Technology Employment Success Act, moving the legislation one step closer to ensuring the VA's Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program is reaching its full potential for America's veterans. The program helps veterans and transitioning service members gain skills for high-demand technology careers and move into good-paying civilian jobs. "Making the transition from military service to civilian life isn't easy, and our veteran

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Selina Yuan as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Selina is a student at St. Thomas’ Episcopal School.  Her painting Dedication will hang in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the next year, along with artwork from other winners from congressional districts across the country. “I am excited to announce that Selina Yuan, who beautifully depicted the intensity and dedication of a hard-working athlete in her oil painting, is the winner of our eighth annual Congressional A

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Appropriations bill, which advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee with unanimous bipartisan support.   The FY2027 MILCON-VA bill provides $481 billion overall, including $157 billion in discretionary funding for military construction and veterans’ programs. It increases funding for veterans’ health care, including investments in suicide prevention, women’s health, and rural services, while including several key provisions

The eagles have not landed yet, but they are on approach.  The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved $162 million requested by Rep. John James for Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. The money is needed to prepare for a new fighter mission that President Trump announced when he visited the base a little more than a year ago. Selfridge is slated to get 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets to replace the aging A-10 Warthogs when they retire. It is also supposed to get a squadron of KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. The new mission is critical for homeland securi

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027, which fully funds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and invests in critical infrastructure projects to support the readiness of our armed forces.  “Our nation will never be able to fully express our gratitude to those who have chosen to serve our nation in uniform. The House-passed, bipartisan appropriations package allocates nearly $470 billion in overall funding for

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today introduced the No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act, legislation to ensure that states don’t have to fight through legal roadblocks to prosecute appalling criminal actions by ICE or other rogue federal agents.  The Trump administration has unleashed masked and armed federal immigration forces onto American streets to terrorize communities with dangerous and unlawful tactics. Rogue agents have seriously injured pe

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, which passed the House by a vote of 400-15. The bipartisan bill fully funds veterans' health care and benefits while securing critical investments that can be used for the Arkansas National Guard.  Rep. Hill said, "Our veterans and service members have earned every benefit they were promised, and it is Congress's job to make sure they receive it. This bill fully funds veterans' health care,

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bill includes critical investments to modernize military infrastructure, support combat readiness, and enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families.  “As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I was proud to support the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 15, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill allocates $157 billion in discretionary funding—nearly $4 billion over the FY 2026 enacted level. Congressman Womack said, “House Appropriators have made it a top priority to restore regular order to the annual government funding process, and today’s House passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill br

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H.Res.50, authored by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), affirms states’ constitutional authority to defend themselves when the federal government fails to secure the border. The resolution comes in response to the unprecedented border crisis under the Biden administration, during which Texas was forced to spend more than $11 billion through Operation Lone Star to protect its communities while the federal government actively obstructed state enforcement efforts. While President Trump has restored order at the border, we cannot rely on future administrations to maintain secu

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. “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

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen celebrated bipartisan passage of her amendment in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations package aimed at supporting construction of a long-awaited VA clinic in Fremont County to better serve veterans in Cañon City, Florence, and surrounding communities.   The amendment comes after years of advocacy from Rep. Pettersen alongside local veterans pushing for improved access to care in a region home to an estimated 3,500 veterans in Cañon City and Florence and as many as 5,000 eligible veterans across Fremont Cou

For too long, a common-sense solution to lower gas prices and support American energy independence has been tied up in red tape. Families and farmers in Western Minnesota and across the country have been subjected to frustrating, outdated, and unnecessary regulations. The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward cutting that tape by passing H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which included my language for permanent, nationwide, year-round E15. I was proud to lead the efforts through my seat on the Rules Committee for this bipartisan bill, which will

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) voted to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Constructions, Veterans Affairs, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2027. H.R. 8469 fully funds veterans’ healthcare and benefits, while investing in robust military construction to improve servicemembers’ quality of life and ensure our armed forces are prepared for future threats. Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 8469 here. Fourth District priorities secured in the FY27 MilCon-VA bill include provisio

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) discussed the urgent need to rebuild American naval power and strengthen Marine Corps readiness during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request. Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States is taking decisive steps to restore maritime dominance and confront growing global threats. “As the PRC continues to modernize its fleet at a historic pace, the need for a ready and capable American naval force has never been greater,” said Rep. Jackson. “This budget repres

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), co-chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus, along with Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16), introduced a resolution recognizing Friday, May 15 as Endangered Species Day. The resolution celebrates the strong role that the ESA has played in protecting America’s imperiled species and the need for greater conservation efforts to address the ongoing biodiversity crisis. “For over 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has proven to be one of our most successful conservation laws, protecting the wide range of biodiversity that sust

On May 14, 2022, a White Supremacist Gunman Murdered Ten Black People and Injured Three Others in Racist Domestic Terror Attack on a Predominantly Black Community As Racism and Hatred Continue, Kennedy Calls for Country to Come Together to Reject Violence and Bigotry in all Forms WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Western New Yorkers commemorate the fourth anniversary of the racially-motivated May 14, 2022 Tops Supermarket shooting that claimed the lives of ten innocent people and injured three others, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led his colleagues in honoring the victims and survivors. Joined by h

WASHINGTON, DC - The House passed two bipartisan amendments led by U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) to improve health care access and culturally competent care for tens of thousands of Native American veterans living in rural communities across the United States. The amendments passed unanimously as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Veterans Affairs funding bill.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus, is helping to pass and lead bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s partnership with Taiwan and support its defense during a time of growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland May 15, 2026                                                    202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ENGAGED ON WATER SPIRIT FREIGHT DISRUPTION AFFECTING VIRGIN ISLANDS SUPPLY CHAIN U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) is actively engaged with federal authorities and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority following docking restrictions imposed on Water Spirit Freight Services V.I., Inc., a St. Croix-based cargo carrier that has provided island-to-island freight service across the

Washington, D.C— Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) introduced the Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act, during National Police Week, aimed at ensuring Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) agents exposed to toxic chemicals while on the job, are eligible for federal benefits following their service. The legislation will amend title 5 of USC Code to add Certified Fire Investigators and members of the National Response Team, making these officers eligible for a presumption that certain cancers they con