Press Releases

For too long, Washington has imposed costly, one-size-fits-all mandates that drive up prices and limit American energy potential.

Supporters of year-round sales of gasoline containing a higher proportion of ethanol are optimistic after the introduction of a bipartisan amendment to the farm bill with support from both agriculture and fossil fuel state representatives. The amendment would allow the year-round sale of E15, gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol. It also would make changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard’s Small Refinery Exemption Program, including revising the definition of a small refining company to specify that the 75,000 barrels per day cap applies to subsidiaries and affiliates of larger companie

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) led Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) in demanding Governor Tim Walz comply with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) verification and enrollment data given the recent federal warrants served during Operation Cold Snap and charges served for SNAP fraud in Anoka County. “Governor Walz is putting Minnesota’s SNAP program at risk – all to protect fraudsters over law-abiding Minnesotans,” said Congr

The American Energy Dominance Act restores long-term certainty for critical energy and efficiency incentives to support American investment, domestic supply chains, and the union workforce building the nation’s future Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the American Energy Dominance Act— legislation developed in direct partnership with the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to restore key energy and efficiency tax incentives that help lower costs, strengthen domestic supply chains, drive long-term investment in American energy infrastructure, and

For Immediate Release Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced H.R. 8470, the Surveillance Accountability Act (SAA). The legislation requires government-initiated searches be conducted with a warrant based on probable cause as required by the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In addition, the legislation creates a private cause of action that allows individuals whose Fourth Amendment protections are violated by government employees to sue for damages. R

Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Gabe Evans (CO-08), and Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) introduced the bipartisan Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance Act, a bill to create a nonpartisan commission to study natural disaster insurance affordability and report policy recommendations to Congress within two years. As economic losses from natural disasters have increased, homeowners’ and business insurance costs have risen. Meanwhile, availability has declined, leading to a growing insurance coverage gap.  “As communities like those along the Gulf

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) today announced he is seeking the position of Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 120th Congress.  In a letter to the Steering Committee, Rep. Fallon highlighted the need for continued strong, decisive leadership to counter threats to American institutions and advance President Trump’s agenda. “As the 120th Congress is organized and committee assignments are finalized, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform must continue to align with President Trump in advancing his agenda and prio

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) voted for two bills this week to expand services and maintain strong federal support for Rural America. Congressman Rogers voted for the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act, ensuring the Rural Health Services Outreach Programs will continue through fiscal year 2030. The outreach programs will increase access to health care services and preventative screenings, improve chronic disease management and health outcomes, expand telehealth services, and reduce emergency department visits for nearly 500,000 individuals annually in

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026 to help keep Americans safe from contamination and foodborne illnesses. This legislation gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to share information with state and local regulatory agencies, who conduct a majority of food processing inspections for FDA. The FDA currently does not have the authority to share this information because the information is considered proprietary.    In 2024, communicat

The American Petroleum Institute today issued the following statement from Vice President of Downstream Policy Will Hupman after a broad coalition urged Congress to include a bipartisan Farm Bill amendment led by Rep. Michelle Fischbach to allow year-round sales of E15 and provide targeted reforms to the Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) process under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “At a moment when households are feeling the sharp pressure of energy prices, this amendment is critical to promoting affordability, providing clarity for energy producers and fuel retailers, and strengthening America’s

Minnesotans have always taken pride in our work ethic and our commitment to looking out for our neighbors. We pay our taxes with the understanding that those hard-earned dollars will be used to build our roads, defend our borders, and provide a hand up for the most vulnerable among us. But lately, Minnesotans have watched in disbelief as hard-earned tax dollars have been treated like a playground for fraudulent activity. The scale of corruption is breathtaking. At least $9 billion in taxpayer money has been stolen from Minnesota’s social service programs under the watch of Gov. Tim Walz and At

WASHINGTON – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) introduced the Small Business Tax Cut Act (H.R. 8415). This legislation lowers taxes for millions of small businesses, farmers, and independent professionals by expanding the qualified business income deduction, also known as Section 199A. Reps. Greg Steube (FL-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Mike Carey (OH-15), Carol Miller (WV-1), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Blake Moore (UT-01) are original cosponsors. “The Small Business Tax Cut Act sends a clear signal that Congress is serious about keeping Main Street competitive,” said Congressman David Kus

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) is calling on House leadership to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102), a bipartisan bill to correct a longstanding injustice impacting combat-wounded veterans. The Major Richard Star Act seeks to eliminate what is widely known as the “wounded veteran tax,” a policy that forces medically retired, combat-injured veterans to forfeit a portion of their earned military retirement pay to receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In a letter to house leadership, the Congressman emphasized the urgent need

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the Territorial Protection and Sovereignty (TPS) Act to repeal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) authority, closing a widely abused amnesty loophole.   The legislation would repeal Temporary Protected Status, terminate existing TPS designations, and direct TPS holders to depart the United States — as they would no longer be considered lawfully present. Therefore, all TPS holders would be eligible for deportation.   “Unfortunately, there has never been anything tempor

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) secured language urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to coordinate with the City of Lawrenceville to relocate its downtown post office through the ongoing Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) appropriations process.   On April 22nd, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY27 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill by a vote of 34-28. Due to Rep. Clyde’s efforts, the bill report includes the following language:   Lawrenceville Post Office Relocat

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after it was announced that the city of Findlay will receive a $24 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood mitigation.   The grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency was announced Wednesday for the project, which aims to reduce flood risks, restore natural ecosystems and strengthen the area's flood resistance through the construction of the Eagle Creek flood basin.  “This is great news for the city of Findlay, and I am pleased these funds are being directed to the community. M