Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) recently introduced the Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act, legislation aimed at protecting American tax dollars from fraud, abuse, and diversion to corrupt government officials and terrorist organizations in Somalia. The legislation comes amid growing concerns surrounding credible reports and criminal convictions involving Somali individuals accused of defrauding U.S. government programs and transferring funds overseas. Evidence suggests that some of these funds ultimately benefit corrupt Somali government officials and al-Sh

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration has filed an eminent domain suit for possession of nearly 15 acres of land at Mt. Cristo Rey: “Mt. Cristo Rey's cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this community asset in order to build a border wall is consistent with the Trump administration’s blatant disregard for what communities like ours value. “There are a number of other ways to provide border security. Instead, the Trump administration prefers to destroy this sacred

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a $10,992,431 federal grant for Tampa International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FY26 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The funding will support the reconstruction of airport infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. Specifically, this award funds the first phase of a larger project to repave 9,100 feet of existing taxiway and 8,300 feet of existing runway. “Investing in Tampa International Airport means investing in Tampa Bay’s

Washington, D.C. — During National Police Week,  Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Derek Schmidt’s (KS-02) bipartisan legislation, the Criminal History Access Act of 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. The legislation will ensure that state law enforcement training and certification agencies can access the criminal history information they need to properly screen and approve officers.   Click here to download Congresswoman Ross’ remarks from the House floor   The Criminal History Access Act clarifies existing federal law to explicitl

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) met today with Ambassador Roberto Flores Bermúdez of Honduras to discuss regional issues affecting both the United States and Central America, including the ongoing investigation into the deaths of Mexican and Honduran nationals found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo. During the meeting, Congressman Cuellar and Ambassador Flores Bermúdez discussed the dangers posed by human smuggling networks operating across the U.S.-Mexico border and throughout Central America as authorities continue investigating the inciden

During National Police Week, Bacon and Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families Highlights Critical Importance of Investing in Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – To mark National Police Week, U.S. Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) alongside Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced a bipartisan federal bill to protect law enforcement officers and their families from doxxing — the publishing of personal information online to threaten, intimidate, or faci

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement in response to a recent announcement that Hall County Parks & Leisure will assume the management of 11 additional recreation sites along Lake Lanier through a new partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): “I’m thrilled to see my successful legislative effort in action for the Ninth District,” said Clyde. “Last year, I offered a simple yet effective solution to help keep Lake Lanier parks open for residents and visitors alike. Due t

U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) introduced the bipartisan Medium Transit Intensive Cities (MTIC) Authorization Act, a bill to provide more federal support for transportation infrastructure in medium-sized cities. The bill would create a new Medium Transit Intensive Cities (MTIC) category within the Section 5307 transit‑funding program. The program would be modeled on the successful Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) formula but designed for medium‑sized urban areas with 200,000 to 999,999 residents. Read the full text of the legislation here.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protecting American Railroad Workers Jobs Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows foreign rail crews to operate deep into the United States—undermining American jobs and weakening border security. Under current policy, foreign rail crews can bypass crew changes and safety inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border, taking work from American crews and creating vulnerabilities for drug smuggling. This bill restores long-standing protections by requiring trains entering the U.S. from Mexico to stop at the border for mandat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswomen Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and Kat Cammack (FL-03) along with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced a bipartisan partnership between the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Republican Women’s Caucus to combat workplace sexual misconduct in Congress. The two Caucuses will work together to identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors. As the Chairs of the Democratic and Republican Women’s Caucuses in the House, Rep. Leger Fernández and Rep. Cammack were de

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 to create a newborn tax credit, separate from the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC), to help new families cover the significant costs associated with welcoming a child. In the United States, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care alone can cost families thousands of dollars, and expenses during a child's first year of life can exceed $17,000—especially in California. This legislation would provide immediate, targeted relief to help ease the financial burden on parents during

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1346—the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Passed on a 218-203 vote, the bipartisan bill allows for permanent year-round sales of E15 (Unleaded 88) while making reasonable reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard’s small refinery exemption program. The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is thrilled with today’s vote, which is a win for corn farmers, rural communities, and U.S. drivers and recognizes that in order to deliver these wins, there are still legislative steps to be taken before it becomes law. The bill will ens

I’ll keep doing my part to make sure every driver on our interstates is qualified, vetted, and accountable, so that what happened to those three families in August never happens to another family on the Treasure Coast.

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined House Republicans to highlight legislation supporting law enforcement officers and reaffirm House Republicans’ commitment to public safety during National Police Week. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning everyone. This week is National Police Week. And House Republicans are making something very clear: We Back the Blue. Not just with words. With action. Because while too many Democrats demonize police officers, excuse violent criminals, and side with chaos, Republicans are standing with the men and women

GLOUCESTER, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by the House Committee on Natural Resources and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) on a field visit to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The purpose of the trip was to provide members of the House Natural Resources Committee with the opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge research and community impact that takes place daily at VIMS.   “It was a pleasure to see firsthand the work that VIMS is doing to advance scientific research that addresses chal

Texas GOP House members: What we must do to keep the border secure Congress must clarify states’ ability to protect themselves. OPINION BY THE TEXAS GOP CAUCUS MAY 13, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Texas has seen firsthand the consequences of a federal government that fails to secure the border and defend its citizens. For four years, the Biden administration’s open-border policies placed extraordinary strain on our state. Millions of illegal immigrants poured across our border, drug and human trafficking surged, and communities across Texas were ravaged – straining l

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1346, legislation that allows for the year-round sale of gasoline mixed with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15): "In a desperate attempt to put a Band-Aid on the Trump Administration’s ongoing public relations debacles, the Republican-led House passed a bill they claim will lower the astronomically high gas prices caused by the President’s illegal war of choice on Iran. What this bill will actually do is further degrade our environment and exacerbate the climate crisis. E15 will make o

Today, U.S. Representatives Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ, 2), Ami Bera (D-CA, 6), and U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the launch of the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus. The members are launching this caucus to bolster engagement and support for international exchange programs, particularly those administered by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). “International exchange programs are a smart investment in America’s future," said Congressman Van Drew. "They strengthen our relationships around the world and give peop

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), today announced the delivery of $20.83 million in federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to support the Vermont Agency for Transportation (VTrans) and the City of Montpelier to repair damage caused by severe storms, flooding, and washouts in July 2023.   The federal funding will deliver nearly $12 million in long-overdue funding to support permanent repairs to Montpelier’s City H

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his House Appropriations Committee today approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies funding measure.   The measure would provide $80 billion, a $1.2 billion decrease from the current year, for the U.S. Department of Commerce (including the International Trade Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology), the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), t

TEXAS PAID FOR BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS. REPUBLICANS MUST MAKE SURE IT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN We know exactly what we can expect from future Democrat administrations OPINION BY REP. JODEY ARRINGTON May 13, 2026 AS SEEN IN FOX NEWS Under President Trump’s leadership, illegal border crossings have plummeted to historic lows and the rule of law has been restored to communities across the country. This is much-needed relief from the open-border chaos and lawlessness we endured under the Biden administration, but Congress would be foolish to think this problem is solved for good. We’ve se

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Reps. Tony Wied and Pete Stauber, introduced the Protecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms Act, or the PLOW Storms Act, legislation aimed at ensuring snowplow operators and road commissions can keep critical winter response vehicles operational during severe winter weather events. The legislation addresses growing concerns from road commissions and public works departments regarding increasingly unreliable diesel emissions systems that can force snowplows into reduced-power “derate” modes or sideline trucks entirely during dangerous winter storm

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Title IX Clarification Act, legislation to codify that Title IX nondiscrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on the biological reality of sex. This legislation would further uphold President Trump’s revocation of a Biden-era Executive Order that directed the Secretary of Education to interpret Title IX anti-discrimination language – “on the basis of sex” – to cover “discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” “Title IX was created to provide equal opportuni

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues to introduce the Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act, legislation aimed at closing a critical data gap affecting millions of Americans who care for both aging parents and children. Co-leading the legislation are Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Mike Turner (R-OH) and Ro Khanna (D-CA). A companion bill in the U.S. Senate is being introduced by Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ).  Often referred to as the “sandwich generation,” caregivers who are responsible for minor ch

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans’ reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration enforcement and discussed Democrats’ failed scheme to gerrymander along racial lines. Speaker Johnson also highlighted House Republicans’ honoring fallen law enforcement officers during National Police Week. “Look at the California Governor’s race. Nearly all those Democrats, including a former House Democrat and a Biden Cabinet Secretary, proudly said ‘yes’ when they were asked if they supported providing healthcar

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a group of lawmakers representing districts with significant cotton production in sending a letter to the Trump Administration calling for elimination of China's 10 percent tariff on American cotton as part of the ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations.  The letter thanks Ambassador Greer for his continued efforts to eliminate foreign trade barriers and open new market access for American farmers and ranchers while highlighting the critical importance of China as an export market for U.S. cotton.   “As you continue effor

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: “For states like Indiana and districts like mine, this legislation is not just about fuel policy. Year-round E-15 nationwide will support the countless corn farmers in my district, strengthen our rural economies, and lower energy costs for hardworking families. This legislation will provide a strong, reliable market for corn farmers in Indiana, giving them more confidence to plan for the future. E-15 is also an Amer

Washington D.C. — Last night, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined her colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for a Special Order Hour on the House Floor condemning the continued erosion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 following the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Watch on YouTube here. In her remarks, Sewell warned that recent Supreme Court decisions are undermining hard-fought voting rights protections secured during the Civil Rights Movement and threatening fair representation for Black communities across the South. “For me, this fight is personal,” said Rep

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, today, Congressman Cline (R-VA) introduced the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act to ensure federal facilities are not using any Chinese hardware in point-of-sale technology, limiting the exposure and infiltration by foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party. House GOP’s Cline Moves to Ban Use of Foreign Point-of-Sale Tech Bloomberg Government By: Rachel Schilke The Defense Department would be barred from using point-of-sale technology owned and operated by companies connected to “foreign adversaries” under a bill Re

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at improving mental health outcomes for veterans and helping reduce veteran suicide rates by expanding access to evidence-based suicide prevention care. The legislation seeks to increase the number of Community Care Network providers who complete evidence-based suicide prevention training administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs while also creating a publicly available preferred provider list to help veterans ident

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Dave Joyce’s (OH-14) bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would establish a coordinated, multi-agency response and create new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail theft and combat these criminal operations. Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03), David Valadao (CA-21), Dina Titus (NV-01), […] The post Joyce Organized Retail Crime Bill Passes House appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy, and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bryan Bedford, calling on the DOT and FAA to support United Airlines service between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as […] The post Finstad Calls on DOT to Support United Airlines Service Between Rochester and Chicago O’Hare International Airports first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding bill has supported hiring for 140,000 officers nationwide. The program has not been fully authorized since 2009. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Police Week, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced new legislation to restore federal funding for law enforcement hiring grants to their original level, fully funding the Office of Community […]

By Tracey Longo, Financial Advisor A top congressional Democrat is asking a federal watchdog to scrutinize the growing push to bring private credit investments into 401(k) plans, warning that retirement savers could be exposed to opaque risks and conflicts of interest just as regulators move to open the door wider to alternative assets. Rep. Richard […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Seth Moulton (MA-6) introduced the Campaign Event Contract Integrity Act, legislation that would close a glaring loophole allowing campaign insiders to profit off confidential information in political prediction markets. Under current law, nothing clearly prohibits a campaign pollster, strategist, or consultant from logging onto a prediction […] The post Reps. Torres And Moulton Introduce Bill To Ban Campaign Staff From Insider Trading On Political Prediction Markets appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON —  Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the resignation of Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner. The post Hawley Statement on Resignation of FDA Commissioner Makary appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), joined by Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to urge their colleagues to support legislation allowing the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol, commonly known as E15. A vote is scheduled for Wednesday in the U.S. House […] The post Budzinski and Bipartisan Lawmakers Demand Permanent Year-Round E15  appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

“[H]ardworking Americans can see that the Working Families Tax Cuts lets them keep more of their hard-earned money.”...

“[Trent Kubik] is not only the current president of the South Dakota Corn Growers, but also a farmer and a rancher … I’m very pleased to have him here today and look forward to hearing a South Dakota perspective on this issue.”...

“Republicans have law enforcement’s back – and we will do everything that we can to ensure that they have all they need to keep our country, our border, and our communities safe.”...