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WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Strategic Export Control and Border Security Enhancement Act, legislation to strengthen America’s strategic trade controls, improve border enforcement capabilities, and prevent the diversion of weapons of mass destruction, advanced conventional weapons, and dual-use technologies to malign foreign actors. The bill would codify the Department of State’s Office of Export Controls and Border Security (EXBS) within the Office of the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. Under the Trump administration, EXBS is

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Teacher Debt Relief Act,  legislation to make a technical correction to ensure teachers with five years of classroom service can qualify for both the Stafford Student Loan Forgiveness (SSLF) program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.   Currently, educators are eligible for partial debt relief after five years of service. However, federal law forbids simultaneous enrollment in the general Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness programs, forcing educators to work for up to an

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) led an effort to ensure that year-round, nationwide, permanent E15 was included in H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Last night, the House passed this historic legislation. Currently, federal regulations restrict the sale of E-15 during the summer season. Rep. Fischbach’s efforts will remove these barriers, establish a consistent national standard, and eliminate the need for annual emergency waivers from the EPA. "For too long, our farmers and producers have been at the mercy of outdated regulations and

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Guthrie took action to celebrate National Police Week, voting in favor of several bills supporting law enforcement and cracking down on crime in American communities. Additionally, Congressman Guthrie entered a statement into the Congressional Record highlighting the important work that Kentucky law enforcement does to keep the Commonwealth safe.  “Across the Commonwealth and our nation, police officers put on their uniforms each day knowing they may face danger and spend long hours away from their loved ones, all in an answer to a call of duty to

On Monday, May 11, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) conducted an oversight visit to the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility to meet with detainees, three of which were Central Coast constituents. The detained constituents are from Goleta, Santa Maria, and Ojai. The Congressman also assessed conditions in the facility and inquired about the reported deaths of detainees. Since the beginning of the current Trump administration, at least four detainee deaths have been reported at Adelanto. “I visited the Adelanto ICE facility to meet with constituen

This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the bipartisan wins included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill on the House floor ahead of the final vote for the legislation.  The video can be found here and a transcript can be found below: Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the proud representative of the great military installation of Fort Bliss, Texas, and as a member of the MILCON-VA Subcommittee, I want to thank Chairman Carter and Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz not just for their work on this b

Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act, legislation aimed at protecting work opportunities and expanding employment choice for adults with disabilities.  The bill would remove burdensome federal barriers that currently prevent many adults with disabilities from accessing workplace environments that best fit their individual needs, abilities, and long-term success at facilities like Green Valley Enterprises in Beaver Dam, WI., and Opportunities Inc in Fort Atkinson, WI.  The following organizations have endorsed the

“FEMA is less prepared to respond than it has been in a generation”

Two new critical improvement projects for the Corey VA Center

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) yesterday led 45 House Democrats in requesting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a comprehensive review of the systemic conditions and operational practices that preceded the January 29, 2025 midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near National Airport (DCA), which claimed the lives of 67 passengers and crew. The lawmakers urged GAO to examine broader systemic issues related to Army aviation safety and training practices beyond the scope of the National

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representatives Ed Case (Hawai’i-01) and Jill Tokuda (Hawai’i-02) today introduced a resolution in the U.S. House to congratulate the University of Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) men’s volleyball national championship on Monday. “I join my Congressional delegation teammates and all throughout our country and world who call our Hawai’i home in extending my deepest congratulations and ‘chee-hoos’ to the Rainbow Warriors for winning it all and showing everyone our own home-grown version of grit and resilience i

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Don Bacon (NE-2) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and their families affected by rare diseases.   An estimated 1 in 10 Americans are affected by a rare disease, over half of those affected being children, yet 95 percent of rare diseases do not have any FDA-approved treatments. On top of that, access to behavioral health care for rare disease patients and caregivers remains limited due to the shortages of trained

Legislation would target unprecedented government corruption, protect American elections from foreign interference...

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bicameral legislation to cut "red tape" by allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel for non-safety structures while maintaining strict regulatory oversight for all critical safety-related systems. Introduced as the 24th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress, the bipartisan "Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act" is co-led by Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA). Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) lead the Senate companion to this legislation. This legislation

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick(PA-1), Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-2) re-introduced the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA), a critical piece of legislation which will address gaps in survivorship care and develop desperately needed standards to improve the overall patient-centered quality of care and navigation needs of cancer survivors and their families. This legislation is named for Lainie Jones, who faced adrenal carcinoma, sarcoma, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, melanoma, lung c

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced two students from Florida’s 18th Congressional District have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2030. Reagan Hohnstreiter of McKeel Academy received an appointment to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, while Carter Young of Geneva Classical Academy received an appointment to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. Each year, Members of Congress nominate qualified students from their districts to attend the nation’s service acaemies, which prepare young men and women to serve as officers in the United States Armed F

New agreement follows Fitzpatrick-convened discussions to help combat rising tuition costs at Bucks County Community College, saves students nearly $114,000, and builds more pathways to high-demand careers  Bucks County, PA—Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick announced a major new partnership between La Salle University and Bucks County Community College that will dramatically reduce the cost of earning a four-year degree, create a seamless transfer pathway for Bucks students, and expand access to the credentials needed for good-paying careers in high-demand fields. The agreement follows a No

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, co-chairs of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced H.R. 8791, the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, following years of bipartisan work to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities. The legislation is co-led by HBCU Caucus Vice Chairs Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), and Caucus Members Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-AL). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation, IGNITE (I nstitutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education) Act, would direct t

Democrats on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led by Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Mike Quigley (IL-05), sent a letter to Trump Administration officials expressing deep concern over plans to withhold $19 billion in foreign assistance and the Administration’s refusal to spend taxpayer dollars as directed by Congress. The letter, addressed to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and Deputy Director and Acting USAID

Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Emerita, and Young Kim (R-CA-40), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in religious communities. The bipartisan Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act would establish a dedicated National Resource Center through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in faith communities. The Center would provide trai

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) today announced his support for several pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation in the 119th Congress in recognition of National Police Week. Rep. Rogers frequently collaborates with Alabama law enforcement officials and has been a staunch supporter of law enforcement throughout his time in Congress.  “Support for law enforcement has long been a bedrock issue for me throughout my time in Congress,” said Rep. Rogers. “Every year during National Police Week, we recognize our brave law enforcement officers and the challenges they face every day. Poli

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, legislation which would authorize the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 fuel:  “Throughout my time in Congress, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to delivering […] The post Finstad Releases Statement Following House Authorization of Year-Round, Nationwide E15  first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following an April 29th letter from U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the release of nearly $600 million in delayed reimbursements for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The funding will provide critical support to hospitals that took on significant out-of-pocket costs […] The post At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Releases Nearly $600 Million in Delayed Healthcare Funds appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Larry Kudlow on Kudlow to discuss President Trump’s trip to Beijing. Click the video above to listen to the full discussion. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: “…China has so much to lose in this regard and so many reasons to come to the table and try to bring the Iranians to a […]

Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the release of federal grants for the Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs, the Arizona Department of Health Services, Dignity Community Care, Dignity Health, the Havasupai Tribe, HonorHealth, and Valleywise Health. Rep. Eli...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz joined Scott MacFarlane of the MeidasTouch Network for an interview with 535 News to discuss his bipartisan legislative package to reform the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During the interview, Moskowitz outlined the need to restructure key agencies and align them with departments better suited to their missions. […] The post Moskowitz Discusses Bipartisan DHS Reform Package on 535 News appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

Bipartisan legislation cracks down on organized retail crime, strengthens law enforcement, and protects working families from rising costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced House passage of his […]

Washington, D.C. – This month, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) joined a letter with her colleagues in the Lowering Costs Caucus urging President Trump to immediately address the energy affordability crisis straining household budgets across the country. The members highlighted how the Trump administration’s policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and chaotic tariffs, […] The post Goodlander Joins Letter Urging President Trump to Address Skyrocketing Energy Prices appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON — Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Increased Compensation for Enforcement and Federal Retention for Officers in Strategic Theaters or (ICE FROST) Act to increase pay for federal law enforcement officers performing immigration enforcement operations in high-risk areas across the country.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After joining his colleagues in a 54-45 vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, Senator Fetterman today released the following statement: “I’ve met Kevin Warsh and believe he will be transparent and responsive to Congress and the public. His promise to maintain Fed independence in setting […] The post Fetterman Statement on Vote to Confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed out of markup H.R. 7037, the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, a bipartisan bill led by House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06). This bill strengthens global critical minerals supply […] The post Reps. Kim, Bera DOMINANCE Act Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, of which Budzinski is a Democratic lead. The bill would eliminate an outdated regulation restricting year-round sales of E15 and would ultimately expand consumer fuel choices, strengthen domestic energy production, and provide greater […] The post Budzinski Celebrates House Passage of Permanent Year-Round E15 appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the Senate Banking Committee, today voted against the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She released the following statement: “The Federal Reserve plays an important role. For families I represent, it’s not just about promoting economic growth; it’s about the Federal […]

This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in RealClearHealth on May 12, 2026. The government has a knack for finding the least efficient way to solve a problem, and that’s certainly the case for how Washington deals with diabetes care in America. Today, roughly one out of every eight Americans has diabetes, and the federal government spends $307 billion per year on diabetes-related health care services for patients throughout the country. That’s $1 out of every $4 that our country spends on health care. But diabetes doesn’t need to be this expensive. When patients follow the advic

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Affordable Insulin Now Act to ensure that every American, including those without health insurance, has access to a 30-day supply of insulin for no more than $35 per month.  Kennedy also penned this op-ed in RealClearHealth explaining how capping the price of insulin could save taxpayers billions of dollars.  “My bill is not some new welfare program that spends money we don’t have. My bill saves money,” Kennedy wrote. “Diabetes is difficult enough to manage without having to consider whether you can afford to pay for your insulin. Con

Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) resolution to require the U.S. Senate to withhold the pay of all senators during government shutdowns cleared a key procedural hurdle, clearing the way for a final vote in the coming days. Kennedy’s resolution, which required 60 votes to invoke cloture, passed with a vote of 99-0.  “Last October, we shut down government for 43 days. That is the longest shutdown in history. And we had FBI agents, national park rangers, CDC scientists, our staff here in Congress—nobody was getting paid. And then, three months later, after we

“[The Working Families Tax Cuts was] the most consequential thing I’ve done in my time in public life.”...

“President Trump is the only president on record who has not had a single – single – civilian nominee approved by voice vote or by unanimous consent here in the United States Senate.”...

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $38 million in Public Assistance (PA) grants for another 15 projects to repair damages caused by Hurricane Helene. “I’m grateful to announce that over $38 million in additional FEMA reimbursements are heading to communities across […]

“Energy independence matters. Nuclear power will bring us that energy independence, it will bring us that wage growth, it will bring that stability” WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), ranking member of the Senate Energy Subcommittee, gave keynote remarks at the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Policy Forum, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy in lowering costs and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last Friday, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Protecting Equal Access to Thyroid (PEAT) Act of 2026, legislation to protect patient access to desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), a treatment Americans have safely relied on since the late 1800s.  Nearly 2 million Americans living with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, and related conditions depend on desiccated thyroid extract to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senators Jim Justice and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the HBCU Arts Act, which would increase investments in HBCU arts education by amending Section 323 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include provisions that support arts programs in HBCUs. “HBCUs are some of the most important institutions in our country. Art and history make up the very […]

WASHINGTON — Today, a CIA whistleblower testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) about the intelligence community’s handling of information related to the origins of COVID-19. In January 2023, Senator Hawley’s legislation to declassify “any and all” information related to COVID’s origins—including information that would substantiate the lab leak hypothesis—passed Congress unanimously and was […] The post Whistleblower Testifies That Biden Admin Violated Hawley Law to Declassify Lab Leak Info appeared first on Josh Hawley.