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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act--critical legislation led by Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Brendan Boyle (PA-2) to strengthen the federal response to the leading cause of cancer death among women. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive interagency review of lung cancer in women. The review will examine current research, identify gaps in women’s access to preventive

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a full biometric entry-exit data system. The "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act" is the 23rd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. This bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report to Congress on the system’s implementation. This requirement aims to identify hurdles causing delays, close security gaps, track visa overstays more accurately, and

Bacon, Tran Celebrate Bipartisan Small Business Legislation Signed into Law Washington – U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Derek Tran (CA-45) are celebrating their bipartisan legislation to continue intellectual property protections for small businesses being signed into law. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Foreign Interference Safeguard Act will extend small businesses' due diligence programs that identify and mitigate the risk of intellectual property theft by foreign entities like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It was signed into law on April 13 as part of the S

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led over 30 of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump advocating for the next U.S. Attorney General to execute key Second Amendment priorities.   The lawmakers outline a clear, actionable roadmap consisting of three critical Second Amendment priorities:   1. Immediately Cease Enforcement of Biden-Era Gun Rules and Secure Permanent — Not Temporary — Relief 2. Stop Defending Unconstitutional Gun Laws in Court 3. Rein i

Originally Published in WRDW By: Audrey Dickherber Augusta Technical College has received about $6.8 million from the Economic Development Administration to help complete the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute. The project is located at 1122 Walton Way, the former Johnson Cadillac dealership. “This grant is a powerful investment in Augusta’s economic future,” Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker, president of Augusta Technical College, said. “The Jim Hudson Automotive Institute will directly address critical workforce shortages while creating pathways to high-wage, in-demand careers for our students.”

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Ross introduced the Removing Excessive Cuts to Outpatient and Vital Essential Rehabilitation (RECOVER) Act to restore fair payment for therapy services under Medicare. This legislation would repeal a flawed policy that has increased costs and arbitrarily slashed reimbursement for certain providers since 2013.    Today, when patients have treatment for multiple therapy services on the same day, (e.g. after a stroke, one may need physical therapy and speech therapy), only the first service is fully reimbursed by Medicare.  These unsustainable payment level

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), the subcommittee’s Ranking Member, today introduced the Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation (ACCURATE) Act. This bipartisan bill creates a federal commission to help ensure federal agencies use more consistent, credible, and transparent private-sector risk tools when spending taxpayer dollars. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07), who championed the bill in the previous Congress, is joining as an original cosp

Originally published in Berks Weekly Photo courtesy of PennEnvironment. A newly installed rooftop solar array at Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church served as the focus of a local tour bringing together federal, nonprofit, and community leaders to highlight the benefits of clean energy in Berks County. U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan joined church leadership, residents, and representatives from PennEnvironment for the event, which showcased the church’s transition to solar power. The system, installed in July 2025 with the help of Paradise Energy and activated in September, has alr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the Criminal History Access Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure that state law enforcement training and certification agencies can access the criminal history information they need to properly screen and approve officers.   The Criminal History Access Act clarifies existing federal law to explicitly authorize the exchange of criminal history record information between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and state Peace Officer Standards and Training agencies. These agencies are responsible

WASHINGTON, DC - To recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking men and women who maintain America’s electrical infrastructure, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), along with Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.  The resolution commends the remarkable contributions of linemen to the approximately 155 million electricity customers across the United States. Cosponsored by fifty-seven Members of Congress, the resolu

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined nine senators in seeking answers on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic civilian impacts of President Trump’s war in Iran. Since the start of President Trump’s illegal war in Iran, attacks on civilian infrastructure have led to more than […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith Seeks Answers on Hegseth’s Role in Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available to all states, including Minnesota.  “We write to urge you to immediately release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance […] The post Smith, Klobuchar Urge HHS to Release LIHEAP Funding  appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

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WASHINGTON, D.C., – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “I’m grateful for this opportunity to help more workers get the training they need and support American manufacturing. Rebuilding our industry starts […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies and a leading home for chemistry professionals. The resolution recognizes ACS’ contributions to the scientific, educational, […]

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