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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.
May 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) introduced the HBCU Arts Act, legislation to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds – including arts education – for grants to strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). So many HBCU alumni have gone on to become leaders in the arts field – from Roberta Flack, to Spike Lee, to Amy Sherald. Maryland is home t
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) issued the following statement after signing the discharge petition to force a House vote on the Ukrainian Support Act. Kiley was the 218th Representative to sign the petition, which is the number of signatures required to force a bill out of committee and onto the floor for a vote. […] The post Rep. Kiley Signs Discharge Petition to Force House Vote on Providing Support to Ukraine appeared first on Kevin Kiley.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act, legislation to give communities the ability to build noise barriers along existing federal interstate highways. Currently, federal funds cannot be used for noise barriers. The Negating Neighborhood Noise Act allows Highway Trust Fund dollars to be used to build noise barriers in […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Reduce Noise from Nearby Interstate Highways in Underserved Neighborhoods appeared first on Nikema Williams.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $18,928,243.43 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support disaster recovery and emergency response efforts following Hurricanes Ida and Francine. The funding will assist with debris removal, coastal restoration, and management costs for local and state agencies. “Louisiana communities […]
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced the introduction of the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act, legislation that would allow communities that abut interstate highways to build noise barriers using federal funds. The Representatives introduced similar legislation in the 117th and 118th Congresses. “Far too many Americans have come to accept highway noise […] The post Representatives Himes, Williams Introduce Legislation to Reduce Noise Pollution in Communities Near Federal Highways first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.
Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today questioned the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on workforce development. Blunt Rochester noted that nuclear energy development is critical to meet growing energy demand and lower energy costs for American household, but it can only be unleashed with a strong nuclear workforce. She emphasized the importance of institutional […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the agency to release nearly $600 million in approved COVID-19 reimbursement funding owed to Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems. In the letter, Senator McCormick raised concerns about the ongoing delays in disbursing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement after the House passed H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. Higgins introduced the bill in March 2025 alongside Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX). The legislation directs the United States to oppose taxpayer-funded projects that bankroll foreign shrimp farming and processing. Read the bill text here. “Domestic […] The post Higgins, Nehls Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers from Taxpayer-Funded Foreign Competition Passes House first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced a resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers during National Police Week. The resolution expresses support for police officers across the country, honors those killed or injured in the line of duty, and calls for increased resources for law enforcement. “Law enforcement officers run toward […]
May 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Merkley’s Iran War Powers Resolution: “After spending a week in our home states, I thought maybe Republicans would come back to Washington and vote on behalf of their constituents. I was sure Republicans would have heard in their states about spiking gas prices, increasing grocery prices, […]
Establishing the NAIRR as a shared national research infrastructure will give students, researchers and workers access to resources to advance safe AI development, drive innovation and strengthen America’s leadership in emerging technologies.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) Creating Resources […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Col.) introduced the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act. This bill would let patients access their medical device labels and instructions online, while preserving the option to request paper versions free of charge, for those who still want paper. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Patients should be able to access their medical device […]
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced that AeroVironment has been awarded a $43 million contract by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) to equip Range Hawks with […]