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Texas GOP backs resolution saying states have right to repel border ‘invasion’ The push comes as Texas' SB 4, allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the US illegally, faces new legal challenges May 7, 2026 By Landon Mion AS SEEN IN FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. House’s Texas GOP Caucus announced Thursday that it is united behind a resolution from Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, arguing that states have constitutional authority to secure their borders against an "invasion" or "imminent danger." The caucus is urging Congress to approve the measure, citing what Rep

SHELBURNE, VT –  U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), Vice Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, alongside U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committees, today hosted a roundtable discussion at the Shelburne Town Offices with Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas and Town Clerks to defend the integrity of free and fair elections in Vermont.    “Our town clerks are the backbone of our democracy,” said Rep. Balint. “At a time when there’s widespread misinformation about elections, it’s especially important for Vermonters to

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland May 7, 2026                                                    202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SECURES AQUACULTURE STUDY PROVISION FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS IN HOUSE-PASSED FARM BILL Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announces the inclusion of her amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study identifying locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands suitable for the development of aquaculture small businesses in the Farm Bill (H.R. 7567), which passed in the U.S.

Mount Vernon, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders in Rockcastle County on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the long-awaited, nearly $4.6 million water treatment project for the Mount Vernon Water Treatment Plant.  “Perseverance has been the key to success for this project,” said Congressman Rogers. “The people of Rockcastle County can finally enjoy fresh, clean drinking water from Lake Linville thanks to innovative engineering and strong support from the federal, state and local levels.”  “This project faced significant delays due working with two d

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service Award at the 23rd Annual Friends of National Service Awards in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.     Voices for National Service advocates for public support of AmeriCorps programs that respond to the country’s most immediate and pressing challenges from natural disasters to education, supporting veterans, and more. The John Lewis Bridge to Service Award is given to a me

Arrington wins full Texas GOP backing for border invasion resolution May 7, 2026 BY MATEO ROSILES USA TODAY NETWORK With the clock winding down on U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington's term, he still has several items on his checklist he wants to accomplish before leaving office — and one just gained the full support of every Texas Republican in the U.S. House. The Lubbock Republican's office announced that a resolution on border security — one he has been trying to push through Congress for years — has just received the backing of the full Texas Republican Delegation in the U.S. House.

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach visited Dawson while touring the district. She stopped at Ag Processing Inc to meet with staff to discuss her support for clear execution guidelines for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. The Congresswoman voted for critical changes and extensions to 45Z in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and has continued to press the US Treasury for implementation guidance. She also visited Trails End Duplexes to meet with members of the Economic Development Authority about their use of state grant opportunities and potential federal grant opportunities

TAMPA, Fla. – Ahead of Mother’s Day, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) reintroduced H.R. 8651, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act. The bipartisan legislation builds on earlier congressional efforts to strengthen and deepen the understanding of how medications affect pregnant and lactating women and their infants. It would modernize FDA regulations, raise awareness of research that includes pregnant and lactating women, and encourage high-quality priority research projects to be conducted at the NIH—to help ensure m

The U.S. House’s Texas GOP Caucus announced Thursday that it is united behind a resolution from Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, arguing that states have constitutional authority to secure their borders against an "invasion" or "imminent danger." The caucus is urging Congress to approve the measure, citing what Republicans called the "failed open-border policies" under former President Joe Biden and the millions of illegal immigrants who crossed into the country during his administration. "It is the job of elected officials to protect the Americans that sent them to office," Rep. Brandon Gil

JOHNSONVILLE, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited a Rensselaer County home undergoing weatherization improvements to view the ongoing progress, meet with the homeowner and local advocates, and discuss ways to help more families take advantage of the benefits provided by home weatherization. During the visit, Tonko highlighted his Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, a bipartisan bill that would invest federal funding in home weatherization efforts to help low-income families save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making their homes safer, healthier, and more

Today, Representative Jack Bergman highlighted new record-setting progress by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in suicide prevention efforts, alongside historic funding secured through the appropriations process to support at-risk Veterans. This week, the VA announced that it has reached the highest levels on record for both suicide risk screenings and follow-up evaluations for Veterans. As of March 2026, 88% of Veterans receiving VA care completed an annual suicide risk screening - the highest rate since tracking began in 2021. Additionally, 96% of Veterans identified as at risk rec

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, signed onto U.S. Representative Pat Ryan’s (D-NY-18) No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit the use of additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran in the absence of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) or official declaration of war from Congress. Read the bill text here. For nine weeks, the Trump administration has waged war in Iran without congressional approval, which has cost at least $25 billion, killed 13 U.S. servicemembers and wounded hundreds more, and ca

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with Fueling Minnesota to discuss funding for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). The Congresswoman has been working closely with the USDA on the release of these funds. Following this meeting, Rep. Fischbach announced she has secured over $1 million in HBIIP funding across the district to expand biofuel infrastructure. Her staff also attended and read a statement from her at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new hangar and crew space at the Life Link III base in Willmar. The Congresswoman was instrumental in securing

(Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced the winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Seventeen art pieces were entered this year from seven schools throughout his district. “All of this year’s participants demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity, contributing to a competition that once again challenged our judges with its exceptional caliber of work,” said Case. “The breadth of perspectives and artistic expression on display speaks volumes about the talent within our c

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 7, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after a Daily Wire investigation revealed widespread Medicaid fraud across Ohio. The investigation found that Ohio’s Medicaid program paid out roughly $1 billion in 2024 for “home health services,” often provided by people with no health care training and in many cases by relatives of Medicaid recipients.   “Minneapolis was just the tip of the iceberg of waste, fraud, and abuse,” said Davidson. “This investigation confirms what many of us have long suspected - that there is wid

We pause to honor the life and service of Sergeant Michael Stokes of Danbury, who was honorably discharged from the US Army having obtained the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. With no known next of kin, my office was notified that he would be buried in an unmarked grave. We worked with the VA to locate and expedite his service records. Today, Sgt. Stokes received full military honors at CT State Veterans Cemetery. My team would not rest until Sergeant Stokes was able to rest in peace. On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank you for your service.

TAMPA, FLORIDA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today co-moderated a roundtable panel alongside House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford to examine the growing counterintelligence threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the state of Florida.

Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development at a Federal Partners Forum held in Prescott, Arizona. The event brought together local, state, and federal officials to address the unique challenges facing rural communities across Arizona. More...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued the following statements after their Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act was signed into law by President Trump. The bipartisan legislation will accelerate the review and processing of mortgages on trust land by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). “For years, affordable housing opportunities on tribal trust land have been hard to come by in South Dakota and across the nation due in part to the BIA’s challenging mortgage approval process,” said Thune. “With the enactment of ou

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MORGANTOWN, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined Morgantown firefighters and Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia (PFFWV) officials at Northside Fire Station to discuss his bill, the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act. “These firefighters are a big reason why I introduced the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act. If you work more, you […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement applauding the selection of Kearneysville, West Virginia, as the new location for the US Coast Guard Special Missions Command Facility. “The Coast Guard’s decision to select West Virginia as the home of its new Special Missions Command Facility is a tremendous win for our state and our nation. I’ve said for […]

DETROIT — Ahead of Mother’s Day, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Chair of the Congressional Mamas’ Caucus, introduced a House Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color. This resolution honors women, pregnant people, and their families by recognizing the unique challenges faced by communities of color, supports efforts to combat institutional racism, advocates for equitable maternal health […] The post Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs, sent a letter to the top official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) calling out delays in reimbursements to healthcare providers dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you may know, there […] The post In Letter to FEMA, Fetterman Calls Out Delayed Healthcare Reimbursements appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

FAIRMONT, WV – Today, during National Small Business Week, Senator Jim Justice spoke at a luncheon honoring West Virginia’s 2026 National Small Business Week winners. “The folks receiving these awards today truly are the backbone of our country. When a small business wins in West Virginia, it lifts up everybody around them – our economy, our workers, and our […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Department of Commerce encouraging the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to strengthen export control enforcement by adopting modern commercial technology, data, and open-source intelligence tools. See the full letter here or read below: Dear Under Secretary Kessler: I am writing to ask about plans at the Bureau of Industry […]

“Conversations with small business owners in Upper Sandusky made clear that when small businesses succeed, Ohio succeeds.” View Husted’s remarks here. UPPER SANDUSKY, OH – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) hosted a roundtable with Ohio small business owners and entrepreneurs in Upper Sandusky, highlighting National Small Business Week and discussing his efforts in the Senate to support […]

EDWARDSVILLE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market issues and how Congress […] The post Budzinski Convenes Agriculture Advisory Council Amid Rising Costs appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.