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Click here to read the full story from The Hill or read below. EXCLUSIVE: Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would aim to improve identification and treatment for children who stutter, with an assist from former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The legislation, titled the Kidd’s Stuttering Act, proposes directing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]

GRANDIN, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited BJG Meat Co. in Carter County this week where he met with...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 Sheehy Introduces the American Food for American Schools Act U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the American Food for American Schools Act to strengthen the “Buy American” requirement and ensure American-grown and American-processed food is served in school meals. U.S. Representatives James Gallagher (R-Calif.) and John Garamendi […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct.) introduced the No Bonuses for Bad Service Act to prohibit United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership from receiving bonuses or additional compensation until mail service and delivery meet the standards that the American people deserve. The bill comes after Senator Hawley launched an investigation into USPS’ failure to deliver Missourians’ mail […] The post Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Ban Bonuses for Postal Service Leadership Until Mail Is Delivered on Time appeared first on Josh Hawley.

The four members of a bipartisan House delegation to Japan offer their deepest condolences for the lives lost as a result of this week’s earthquake in Kyushu. They wish for the swift recovery of those injured and offer heartfelt support for the families of those impacted. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Randy Feenstra […] The post Bipartisan House Delegation Issues Statement on Earthquake in Japan first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle about the recent transfer of the Historic Bozeman Federal Building to city management. Read highlights below. Daines behind-the-scenes on transferring Babcock Post Office to Bozeman: Federal Building’s future was years in the making, senator says Bozeman Daily Chronicle July 29th, 2026 Dan Astin Montana […] The post In the News: Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Daines behind-the-scenes on transferring Babcock Post Office to Bozeman appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, convened a hearing titled “The Impact of AI on the Workforce” to examine how artificial intelligence is changing the American workforce and what Congress must do to ensure that American workers benefit from the next generation of technological innovation. Witnesses agreed that AI […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) led colleagues in sending a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging the company to commit that no memory chips produced by Chinese military-linked companies ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) or Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) will be used in any Apple product sold anywhere in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the bipartisan Kidd’s Stuttering Act, to improve early identification and treatment for children who stutter in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  An estimated one in twenty American children stutter, beginning between the ages of two and five. Early intervention dramatically improves outcomes, yet many children are never […]

Washington, D.C. – 7/30/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins requesting information on the agency’s preparedness for the emerging opportunities and risks posed by quantum technologies to America’s financial markets. While quantum technologies could significantly improve fraud detection, risk modeling, and market surveillance, they also present new cybersecurity challenges. Existing cryptographic systems that protect trading, clearing, settlement, and sensitive investor data could become vulnerable as quantum capabil

In July 2025, I received an appointment to be Chairman of the Health Subcommittee for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In the first week following my appointment, I toured various hospitals in Virginia’s Ninth District. My visits included Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, and LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg. My discussions with hospital leadership and staff touched on topics of hospital solvency, health care access challenges and the rural health care landscape. Add

Reps. Smith (R-NJ) and Mfume (D-MD) speak at their Capitol Hill press conference on the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act of 2025 (HR 1144) on April 23, 2026. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) announced that they will be co-chairing the new, bipartisan Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection and Prevention Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reps. Smith and Mfume also noted that they will be working alongside Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who plans to form a complimentary Caucus in

How I’m expanding New York’s healthcare workforce, one victory at a time OPINION: One of the biggest challenges facing our healthcare system is the shortage of qualified professionals. Across New York, hospitals, community health centers and medical practices are struggling to recruit and retain the nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists and other healthcare providers our communities rely on. In the Hudson Valley, where I represent, that means longer waiting times, higher costs and fewer options for patients trying to access care close to home.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last month, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter to Acting Comptroller Brown requesting that the Government Accountability Office conduct a comprehensive evaluation of four programs relating to the protection of bulk sensitive biological data from foreign adversaries. This request requires a preliminary report as well as a full evaluation upon completion of the evaluation. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Rep. Fallon further highlights the threats posed to our sensitive data in his recent op-ed published in the National Interest. ###

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent letters to former Food and Drug Administration officials (“FDA”) Dr. Peter Marks, Dr. Narayan Nair, Dr. Steven Anderson, and Dr. Manette Niu, as well as former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (“NIAID”) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, requesting transcribed […] The post Chairman Johnson Requests Interviews with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Peter Marks, and Other Former Federal Health Officials on the Safety and Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines appeared first on U.S. Senato

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and the Montana State University football team today celebrated their historic FCS championship win with a packed day in Washington D.C. They started off the morning with an interview on NewsNation and then went to the White House to visit with President Trump. Following the White House, the team, including […] The post Daines, MSU Football Celebrate Historic FCS Championship at the White House appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

“America is in an existential race with Communist China for the technologies that will power the future. Even amid uncertainty, we must act with clarity, facts, and a sober recognition that we cannot afford to lose.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered a major policy address at the Manhattan Institute outlining his vision […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) bill to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash American coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after new mines become profitable. The post Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production appeared first on John Barrasso.

“Energy is the cash cow of Putin’s war machine. It is also Russia’s Achilles’s Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia’s biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of passing ... Read more The post Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia’s War Machine appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for immediate action to secure America’s elections. He warned that foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China, are actively working to interfere with America’s elections and urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act to immediately protect American Democracy. Click the image above or view the full […]

DONIPHAN, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Current River Packing in Ripley County this week, where he toured the...

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled Dr. Anthony Fauci in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing over his self-dealings, pursuit of awards and cash prizes, and illegal use of federal employees and resources amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci pled the Fifth each time, refusing to answer any of Senator Hawley’s questions. Fauci even pled the Fifth when […] The post Hawley Exposes Fauci’s Self-Dealings, Fauci Pleads the Fifth appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026, landmark bipartisan legislation that adds three West Virginia counties and one Virginia county to the District. The bill is cosponsored by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), bringing the full weight […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, HELP Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled “The Impact of AI on the Workforce”: Click here or the image above to view full opening statement. “First, it is an honor and a pleasure to lead the subcommittee. I plan to examine the challenges that American workers […]

By Kristen Walker, The American Consumer InstituteRead it online here. Abundant energy supplies are of no use if they cannot be transported to the destinations that need them most. Incidentally, this is one of the biggest hurdles to maximizing energy efficiency and keeping costs low for American consumers. Shipping natural gas to certain regions too […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that two of his water bills passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Access to safe water is a basic necessity, and I’m thrilled to see that my bipartisan bills improving water infrastructure in Montana have passed out of committee and are one step closer to becoming […] The post Daines Bills Protecting Rural and Tribal Water and Infrastructure One Step Closer to Becoming Law appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Click here to read the full story from The Hill or read below. OPINION: Just before the United States celebrated its 250th birthday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued what might become its most egregious ruling of my lifetime. In Trump v. Barbara, the court ruled that children born to parents who are in our country illegally, […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice spoke about his bill, which would redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the “Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer” and celebrated his colleagues voting to pass it out of committee. Watch […]

“We need to protect children in the digital world the same way we do in the physical world.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act 2.0. This bipartisan bill builds off Husted’s previous CHAT Act, establishing a federal framework to protect minors […]

It was an honor to recognize ND Defense as the company celebrated the completion of its first maritime assembly. This new mission supports Ingalls Shipbuilding, the nation's largest builder of ships for the U.S. Navy, and marks an important milestone for both the company and Mississippi. ND Defense is expanding its role from helping protect our warfighters on land to supporting our Navy at sea—all from its facility in West Point. As we work to strengthen America's naval fleet, partnerships like this are essential to rebuilding our nation's industrial base and meeting the Navy's growing needs.

This week, Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the bi-partisan AI Threat Output and Monitoring Incident Containment Act (ATOMIC Act), legislation directing the Department of Energy to establish a national program to evaluate the most advanced artificial intelligence systems for nuclear-related risks before those risks become national security incidents. The bill is being co-led by Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51). The ATOMIC Act creates the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Nuclear Evaluation Program, which would leverage the Department of Energy's National Laboratories to test advanced AI systems fo

WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by Breaking Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the growing national security threat posed by ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and the need to better protect America's servicemembers from digital vulnerabilities. He explains how commercially available data can expose military movements and operational patterns to America's adversaries. In case you missed it… Protecting America’s Troops on the Digital Battlefield Breaking Defense Rep. Ronny Jackson July 29, 2026 Earlier this year, a naval officer’s routine use of the ap

RAYMORE, MO — Congressman Mark Alford today announced a major victory for Whiteman Air Force Base, the 442d Fighter Wing, and communities across Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District following the Department of the Air Force’s approval of the enterprise definition, site survey criteria, and candidate location for the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) F-15E Strike Eagle basing action. Based on the approved enterprise definition, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, has been identified as the sole candidate location for the F-15E Strike Eagle mission — a decision that marks a critical step towar

Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) joined Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09) in urging Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to implement recommendations from a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit identifying significant deficiencies in the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). Congressman Gosar urged Secretary Collins and Acting Undersecretary Figueroa to take action in a letter following the OIG's Audit of Veterans' Community Care Eligibility Determinations, which found widespread failures in the Department of Veterans Affairs' administration of the program. The audit r

EMINENCE, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Charles Tool Company in Shannon County this week, where he met with...

(Click here to watch and here to download.) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor discussing his plans to secure the future of Social Security. Cassidy’s agenda includes the bipartisan PROMISE Act, which sets up a process for Congress to work toward a solution for Social Security. This is the first step toward ensuring that millions of […]

SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office will host a Service Academy Night in San Angelo for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities for students to attend a U.S. Service Academy. Students interested in serving their country as a military officer or joining college ROTC are highly encouraged to attend. "In 1995, I sought a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Now, as a Member of Congress, I have the privilege of helping the next generation begin that same journey by nominating

I was proud to join Golden Triangle Regional Airport to celebrate another milestone for Mississippi and the First District. GTR recently completed a project adding 8,200 square feet of terminal space and the airport’s first jet bridge to better serve travelers. Projects like this are proof that Mississippi continues to grow. We are attracting new businesses, creating jobs, strengthening our infrastructure, and creating new opportunities across our state. A strong airport is a key part of a strong economy. It connects our communities, supports economic growth, and helps make our region more com

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters (RESCUE) Act to amend the outdated Medicare payment structure that is straining ambulance services across rural Texas and the country. Medicare's ambulance fee schedule has not been updated since 2002, and current rates are still based on cost data collected from 1998. The RESCUE Act would require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to update the ambulance fee schedule every three years based on current, actual cost data, replacing a system

Originally Published in The Georgia Virtue By: Press Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick W. Allen demanded answers from American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Jul. 7 following reports that teachers’ union dues may have been used to finance the production, publication, and promotion of a book from which she personally benefited. In a letter addressed to Weingarten, Walberg and Allen said, “The prospect that rank-and-file educators’ dues may have financed a project that generated priv

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) hosted a Water Resources listening session in Biloxi, bringing together federal, state, local, and industry leaders to discuss the future of the Mississippi Sound, the impacts of the Bonnet Carré Spillway, permitting reform, and opportunities to strengthen Mississippi's coastal economy. The roundtable featured Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle, Col. Shaw of Mobile, and Col. Scotty Autin of New Orleans from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, members of the Mississippi Sound Coalition, local business leaders, and community stakeholders.