Press Releases

Proposed Recipient: City of Italy, Texas Address of Recipient: PO Box 840, Italy, Texas 76651 Amount of Request: $391,962.54 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: Project Scope of Work 1. Pre-Construction Assessment Conduct a full downhole video inspection to evaluate casing integrity, screen condition, and evidence of corrosion, scaling, or structural failure. Perform baseline pump tests to document current yield, drawdown, and specific capacity. Complete electrical and control system assessment to determine compatibility with modern soft-start or variable-frequency drive (VFD)

Proposed Recipient: City of Grandview, Texas Address of Recipient: 1100 McDuff Ave. PO BOX 425, Grandview, Texas 76050 Amount of Request: $2,000,000 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The City of Grandview seeks FY27 federal funding to reconstruct a deteriorated roadway segment and correct longstanding drainage failures that currently prevent reliable east–west travel across the community. Freight trains traveling through Grandview frequently block all existing crossings simultaneously, dividing the town and delaying police, fire, and EMS response. This project will stabilize

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins' groundbreaking of the Sterile Fly Production Facility at Moore Air Base. “Today’s groundbreaking is a historic moment for South Texas, and I am thrilled to see this $750 million investment officially begin to take shape for our farmers and ranchers. I’m incredibly proud to have helped secure this facility and appreciate Secretary Rollins’ commitment to protecting Texas agriculture from the threat of the New World Screwworm. Together,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) grilled Trump-appointed Energy Secretary Chris Wright on policies that are costing Americans. Trump and GOP policies and their war with Iran are driving massive price hikes and inflation. Rep. Castor grilled Energy Secretary Chris Wright over the painful energy squeeze, channeling the frustration of hardworking Americans over their wallets. Since the beginning of Trump’s second term, household energy bills have skyrocketed. In March 2026 alone, energy inflation increased by 10.9 percent, and gas prices increased by more than 21 percent

Project Recipient: Navarro County Ambulatory Care Association Address of Recipient: 618 N Main Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110 Amount of Request: $351,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The total project cost is estimated at $351,000. This includes approximately $26,000 for diagnostic and chronic disease management equipment and exam room improvements, $250,000 for the purchase and outfitting of a mobile healthcare unit to expand rural outreach services, and $75,000 for health IT infrastructure including secure cloud-based electronic medical record systems, telehealth c

Proposed Recipient: Dallas College Address of Recipient: 2311 Butler Street, Dallas, Texas 75235 Amount of Request: $5,700,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: Dallas College is seeking federal support for construction of a new 277,000 square foot training and education center focused on Health Sciences education to address the growing healthcare workforce needs in North Texas. This center will allow Dallas College to relocate a portion of its health science programming to a location within the Southwestern Medical District at 2311 Butler Street, Dallas, Texas. The new 7

Proposed Recipient: City of Grand Prairie Address of Recipient: 300 W Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Amount of Request: $1,760,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The Fire Station Safety Road Project would widen and improve Davis Road in front of a fire station serving a rapidly growing area in the very southern portion of the city. The current roadway configuration is too narrow and difficult for fire trucks to maneuver safely, creating operational challenges and potential response delays. The proposed project will widen the roadway and improve access to ensur

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) this week pressed for stronger investments in MacDill Air Force Base and higher pay for MacDill civilians and service members, and military families in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, outlining key priorities for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Representing the Tampa Bay region—anchored by MacDill AFB, home to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)—Castor called for targeted investments to strengthen national security and improve quality of life for

Project: Demolition at 208 E. Purdom, Alvarado, Texas 76009 Estimated Cost: $190,000 (demolition and asbestos) TIN/EIN Number: 1-756000443-8 Unique Entity ID: ZSSSL51U3C3 Project Overview The City of Alvarado, Texas proposes the demolition of a deteriorating structure located at 208 E. Purdom, Alvarado, Texas 76009, acquired on or around April 7, 2026. The building is dilapidated and substandard, presenting safety concerns and is not suitable for rehabilitation. Asbestos testing is currently underway (initiated April 17, 2026). Any required asbestos abatement and demolition will be funded by

Representatives Ross, Rouzer, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Flood Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring National Lineworkers     Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), David Rouzer (NC-07), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced their bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking men and women maintaining America’s electrical infrastructure.   The resolution highlights the critical work done by linemen to keep the public safe and protect our nation's power s

U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the posture of U.S. Military Readiness for FY27.  "I think that we can all agree that the declining readiness trends are unacceptable," Rep. Bergman said. "These trends have been years in the making and are causing aircraft to be cannibalized and ground vehicles to sit idle...The sad fact is that we have allowed our military readiness to decline across the board because we are more focused on procuring shiny objects than on holistically managing the day-to-day ma

WASHINGTON, DC — Seeking to support the Venezuelan people’s pursuit of freedom and democratic governance, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela. Last month, the legislation advanced out of the House […] The post Moskowitz Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Democratic Transition in Venezuela appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke… The post STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPS appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after voting to support a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump from pursuing further military actions in Iran: It’s time to be done in Iran, and I hope my vote in favor of the War Powers Resolution sends that message.  I only supported targeted strikes to destroy Iran’s weapons […] The post Landsman on Supporting Iran War Powers Resolution appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Washington, DC— Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes today released the following statement: “The whistleblower who made Congress aware of Donald Trump’s efforts to extort Ukraine and falsely smear his opponent followed all the rules and demonstrated courage and principle. No amount of sycophantic lickspittle will erase the fact that the ‘perfect’ […] The post Himes Statement on Criminal Referral of Impeachment Whistleblower first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) thanked interns for serving in his Washington, D.C. Office during the Spring 2026 semester. While in their roles, interns learned about federal policymaking and assisted in daily operations of the office. “Senate internships are a great way to introduce the next generation of Idaho leaders to the legislative process […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senator Jim Justice introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026 to establish a drone pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the potential use of drones equipped with non-lethal devices for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies responding to scenarios that present significant risk to human life—e.g., an active shooter or hostage […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the Fiscal Year 2027 House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government bill. “The American people expect the federal government to operate efficiently and effectively. It is Congress’s job to ensure those expectations are met and restore fiscal responsibility across the federal government,” said Congressman Joyce, Chairman of […] The post Joyce Releases FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill appeared first on Dave Joyce.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2025 Sheehy Statement on Boundary Waters CRA U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy issued the following statement on his support for House Joint Resolution 140, nullifying Public Land Order 7917: “Today I voted for H.J. Res. 140, which rescinds the excessive mineral withdrawal that was enacted in 2023. I have engaged in […]

“I firmly believe that the Great Lakes fishing industry supports tens of thousands of jobs and contributes billions of dollars to our regional economy.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced Ohioans appearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as witnesses during a hearing on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. During […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act. This bipartisan bill would expand the no-tax-on-overtime provision in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (H.R.1) to include workers who were previously excluded from claiming this important tax deduction. Read more about it HERE. Here’s what they are saying (WTAS): “Tens of thousands of TWU members […]