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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post REP. CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE SMART CITIES CAUCUS, JOINS CEDIA FOR “A.I. COMES HOME” SMART TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a grant of $772,800 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement of a new crane to be used at the terminal facility.  Congressman Higgins penned a letter of support for this project to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy in July of 2025. […] The post Higgins Helps Secure $772,800 for Port of Morgan City Equipment Upgrades  first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his visit to the West Virginia Coal Association Annual Mining Symposium and Coal Show: “West Virginia is a coal state through and through, and I could not be more proud of our hardworking energy producers. Attending the West Virginia Mining Symposium today gave me the opportunity to […]

Washington, DC – Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) recently introduced the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the financial stability of the banking system and promoting economic growth. The bill would direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission and National Credit Union Administration to issue a rule […] The post Rep. Lucas and Sen. Hagerty Introduce the Main Street Depositor Protection Act appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Tour Showcases Pennsylvania’s Role at the Forefront of Life Sciences Innovation PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where they met with researchers, clinicians, and innovators advancing some of the nation’s most […]

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) brought his mission to improve caregiving to stops across Atlantic City. The visits placed a spotlight on some of New Jersey’s most vulnerable populations, including seniors, the homeless, and non-traditional students.  “I leave Atlantic City inspired by the incredible work I saw; in every corner of our state, we have community ready to serve and provide help to those who […] The post Senator Kim Brings Care Agenda to Visits in Atlantic City appeared first on Senator Andy Kim.

LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a statement following the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement of a record $460.9 million in energy revenue to the Gulf states, with more than $203.7 million being delivered to Louisiana.  The State will administer $162,989,700.89, and additional funds will be distributed across 19 parishes. Parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive the following disbursements: Congressman […] The post Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senators Jim Justice, Peter Welch (D-VT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of(FARM) Home Loans Act of 2026. This legislation would modernize housing assistance eligibility requirements and help nearly 30 million homebuyers access rural housing assistance for the first time. “I’m so proud to be working on […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of The Gathering Place in Rupert as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for March 2026. The Gathering Place will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider the implemented countervailing duty on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by 31 other representatives. As reported in The Washington Reporter, Rep. Fallon commented: “The US International Trade Commission should immediately reconsider the countervailing duties, put in place by the Biden Admin, on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Our corn, soybean, and wheat growers depend on affordable fertilizer to grow healthy, high-y

TAMPA, Fla. – Out of 124 submissions from Tampa Bay area high school students, Blake High School Senior Cora Bowen was awarded the top prize at U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s annual Congressional Art Competition with the Mixed Media piece “A Million Paths To Take”. Cora’s artwork will be featured for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside other Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country. “The arts unite us and help us see the world through one another’s experiences. At a time when we need more connection and inspiration, these students delivered powerful, deeply personal work th

Visit Highlights Pennsylvania’s Role as a Leader in Life Sciences PITTSBURGH, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Pittsburgh, where they toured some of the nation’s leading life sciences and research institutions. The visit highlighted how federal research investment translates […]