Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, called for the immediate rescheduling of a long-overdue oversight hearing on the Military Health System (MHS). Reps. Jacobs, Strickland, Tokuda, Cisneros, and Goodlander joined Rep. Houlahan’s request, noting that the hearing, scheduled originally for March 25, 2026, was abruptly postponed, and the most recent oversight hearing on Military Health System Reform was in 2019.   In a letter to Subcommittee Chairman Pat Fallon, the Members underscored the urgen

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) announced he is joining the Gulf South Business Caucus, a new bipartisan caucus focused on strengthening economic competitiveness, energy leadership, and industrial growth across the Gulf Coast region. The caucus, launched April 23, 2026, brings Members from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas together to advance policies that support workforce development, infrastructure investment, and long-term economic expansion across one of the most productive regions in the country. “I’m proud to be an inaugural member of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, introduced the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act — bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expose and punish Russia’s systematic persecution of religious communities in Ukraine and Russian-occupied territories. Leading the effort with Fitzpatrick in the House are Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Don Bacon (R-NE), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Steve Cohen (D-TN), with companion legislation introduced in the Senate by Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse

Bacon Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Russia’s Attack on Religious Freedom Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) joined Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN), and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Mike Quigley (D-IL) to introduce Countering Russia’s War On Faith Act. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission (D-RI)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led the House Appropriations Committee full committee markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government bill. Congressman Joyce is the primary author of this funding bill as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. See full opening remarks here. “The House Appropriations Committee is […] The post Joyce Leads Markup for FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill appeared first on Dave Joyce.

Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which would pause the issuance of H-1B visas for three years and implement significant reforms when the program resumes. Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Brandon Gill (R-TX), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Tom...

“We’re going to see long-term impacts from this war in Iran, impacts at the pump, impacts in manufacturing, impacts in farming, and the cost of food.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) pressed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today on rising gas prices and higher energy costs as a result of President Trump’s war in Iran, as […]

Members urge DoD to re-engage with Anthropic, establish access to AI-powered cybersecurity tools as adversaries close the gap WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the national security implications of the Department’s supply chain risk designation on Anthropic – a restriction that is preventing […]

BRUNSWICK, GA — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding the wildfire impacting Brantley County:   I’m closely monitoring the wildfire in Brantley County and communicating with federal, state, and local leaders to ensure our community receives the appropriate resources. This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and my wife, Amy, and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to those who are experiencing loss and hardship,” said Rep. Carter. “Time and again, heroic first responders run toward danger rather than away, protecting our community, and for that, we

April 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Baldwin’s Iran War Powers Resolution: “It has been 53 days since the start of President Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran. And still there is no strategy and no end in sight. “Americans cannot afford their gas, groceries, or medication – we certainly cannot afford a war that is costing […]

“Republicans are moving forward with a budget resolution that will allow us to fund critical functions that Democrats refuse to support.”...

“[Democrats] did not want to fund law enforcement … This is all about open borders and defund the police.”...

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District: “Improving the safety, efficiency, and infrastructure of our airports in South Carolina remains one of my key priorities as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee […]

Congressman Josh Riley is backing the bipartisan Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and prevent foreign adversaries like China from accessing critical technology.

April 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned RFK Jr. during the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s “Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” Last week during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Rep. Terri Sewell (Ala.-07) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. about his previous comments stating, “Every Black kid is now just standard put on Adderall, SSRIs, benzos, which are known [&hel

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), alongside U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), introduced the bicameral Climate Change Education Act, which would establish a Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants and technical assistance to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher learning, professional associations and academic societies, and youth corps organizations. The legislation would help ensure that graduating students are trained to live, work, and lead in a world

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) introduced a bill to help retiring farmers transition their land to the next generation to expand access for new farmers. Farmers are facing a series of challenges maintaining family-owned farms, including rising costs and private equity firms buying up large amounts of land […] The post Landsman Leads Bill to Help Farmers Transfer Landsman to the Next Generation appeared first on Greg Landsman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week celebrated House passage of the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bill that extends critical programs that increase access to health care services in rural communities. Rural residents often encounter barriers to accessing health care, including workforce shortages, distance and transportation issues, facility closures, and health insurance coverage. These roadblocks result in unmet health care needs for rural Americans, leading to a 43 percent higher mortality rate compared to those living in cit

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced H.R. 8277, legislation to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral...

You don’t have to read “The Art of War” to know that helping your adversaries gain money while you’re at war is a terrible idea” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, assailed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for failures on multiple fronts, chiefly funding adversaries Russia and Iran even in the […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced a resolution designating April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day. The resolution promotes productive forests and encourages the planting of trees across the U.S. “Idaho is the poster child for how effective, active forest management improves forest health, supports conservation, and reduces the risk of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senators Jim Justice, John Fetterman (D-PA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits. “Allowing folks on SNAP to buy hot rotisserie chickens is truly just common sense. It’s as basic as you can get to help […]

“This funding will help modernize the airport and improve the travel experience in Central Ohio. I was proud to work with my colleagues on this bipartisan effort and will always advocate for investments that make life better and easier for Ohioans.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) […]