Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need to end the Senate filibuster. Watch the full interview here. "Where this thing has all fallen apart is in the United States Senate. The House of Representatives has consistently funded all of Homeland Security": "Speaker Johnson's done his job in [an] exemplary fashion, and I'm not just saying that to back him up. I'm telling you because it's true. It's factual. Where this thing has all fallen ap

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the Battle Creek VA Medical Center will be receiving $14,497,160 to modernize, repair, and improve buildings on its campus as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Program. In January, the Trump Administration announced the largest NRM allocation ever at $4.8 billion. The NRM program funds one-time maintenance projects for facilities, equipment or infrastructure that are not part of routine, recurring maintenance. These projects include significant maintenance, replacements or upgrades needed to maintain o

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation to discuss the ongoing military involvement in Iran and the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Watch the full interview here. "I think you have to give the President a wide latitude in not only his words, but in how he moves the pieces on the chessboard": "Well, let's talk about what the President needs right now. And what he needs is maximum flexibility. When you're trying to go through and achieve the objectives that the administration has been

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) delivered $1,850,000 in Community Project Funding to the City of Camden and the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority for the purchase of new garbage bins that will enable the semi-automation of curbside collection services and for upgrades to the county’s sewer system to improve water quality.  “These projects represent meaningful improvements to the communities here in Camden, and they show what’s possible when government listens to the local leaders who know their communities best,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “We’re

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $600 million to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) through the FY 2025 Bridge Investment Program. The funding will advance the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program by replacing the existing 1956 Delaware River Bridge, a critical crossing connecting […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This bill reopens and fully funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, while longer-term negotiations continue “The Department of Homeland Security has gone without […] The post Joyce Votes in Favor of Reopening Department of Homeland Security appeared first on Dave Joyce.

“I rise today to implore my Democratic colleagues one more time: end this ridiculous shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security. Every day the stakes get higher, and every day the real-world consequences get more severe.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) spoke on the Senate floor last night to call out Senate Democrats for […]

As an unabashed advocate for the Sixth District of South Carolina and one who champions investments that enhance educational opportunities and promote economic development, Rep. Jim Clyburn requested direct federal funding for the community projects listed below:  Project Sponsor Description Location Funding Requested Lakes Marion and Moultrie, SC Army Corps of Engineers   Construction of […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, yesterdayintroduced legislation to strengthen America’s competitiveness in the global nuclear energy market as part of the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) re-introduced legislation to address America’s worsening maternal mortality crisis through expanding research and improving maternal health care. The Data to Save Moms Act aims to better understand the root causes of the maternal mortality crisis by improving data collection on maternal mortality and morbidity.  “It’s not radical to believe […] The post U.S. Senator Smith, Rep. Davids Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis Through Improved Data, Research  appeared first on Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) entered into the Congressional Record a tribute honoring the life and legacy of Robert “Bobby” Douglas of Bellaire, Ohio, an esteemed wrestler and coach who exemplified the very best in Eastern Ohio.   Born in Bellaire, Ohio, Bobby attended Bridgeport High School, where he rose through the wrestling ranks, winning the Ohio 112-pound state title as a sophomore. From winning […]

Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following U.S. House vote on restoration of funding for the Department of Homeland Security: “For weeks, good faith attemps have been made by Republicans in the House to reach a bipartisan agreement, but Democrats have rebuffed these attempts as they seek to hold American […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2026 Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the pro-veteran, bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act to increase veterans’ access to innovative health care and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is prepared to better care for veterans […]

Congress has a fundamental responsibly to safeguard our nation and ensure that the agencies tasked with defending our homeland have the resources necessary to carry out their mission.

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel released the following statement after Republican House leadership refused to take up a bipartisan Senate-passed bill to reopen the majority of the Department of Homeland Security. “I am appalled that Republican House leadership is refusing to take up the bipartisan Senate-passed bill, which would reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security and ensure TSA officers and other essential workers are paid,” said Rep. Frankel. “For more than six weeks, these hardworking Americans have gone without a paycheck while continuing to keep us safe. Instead, House Republica

U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Co-Chair of the Border Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed critical legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security: “For more than a month, Senate Democrats have held our homeland security hostage, refusing to fund the very agencies tasked with protecting the American people. Today, House Republicans acted to fully fund DHS, end the dysfunction, and put the safety of our nation first. Once again, Democrats have chosen violent criminal illegal aliens over the American people. Since their push to defund and weake

Legislation expands access to renewable energy, provides families utility assistance, cracks down on price gouging and makes data centers cover their own energy costs...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement after House passage of the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026: “I was proud to support the Defending American Property Abroad Act on the House Floor today. US companies must be able to conduct business in the world marketplace without fear of unlawful expropriation. This issue hits close to home for Alabama companies as the Mexican government continues its attempts to seize a port owned by Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials. This is just one example of the nightmare scenario many US-based companies face. E

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the declining favorability of Congressional Democrats. Watch the full interview here. "They have no policy. They have no solutions": "They've [Democrats] been trying to defund border security provisions, [and] defund the ability to actually deport criminal illegal aliens from the United States. They've been standing up organized protests to stop federal law enforcement. They have done that and the only thing they care about is impeachments, because they have no sensible policy to actually

WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright expressing strong support for the Genesis Mission, a landmark initiative to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across America’s scientific ecosystem and strengthen U.S. competitiveness against China.   In the letter, Rep. Gooden emphasized that rapid AI integration is critical to maintaining American leadership in energy, technology, and innovation while reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains and countering Beijing’s growing influence in advanced research.   “America must lead

Washington, D.C. — The bipartisan For Country Caucus today announced its endorsement of four bills focused on strengthening our national security and improving the lives of servicemembers, Veterans, and their families. The endorsed legislation includes: H.R. 3151, the SHIPS for America Act of 2025, led by Reps. Trent Kelly and John Garamendi, which rebuilds America’s maritime industrial base and expands domestic shipbuilding capacity, which is critical to our national defense. H.R. 6993, the BEACON Act, led by Reps. Jack Bergman and Sarah Elfreth, which expands access to innovative, non-pharma

Today, Congressman Jim Baird released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through May 22, 2026: “The House has been clear: we have passed legislation six times to pay these critical employees – legislation that was agreed to by both sides of the aisle. We have sent this legislation to the Senate six times. The Senate has failed.  “Democrats have repeatedly moved the goal posts and made unreasonable demands in negotiations. Supporting homeland security should not be a partisan exercise. I was proud to vote for this le

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), introduced the American Security Robotics Act to propel and protect America's robotics superiority while safeguarding U.S. national security and citizens' data. "One of America’s greatest strengths is the ingenuity of our people—our visionaries, inventors, engineers, and dedicated workers. We must continue to promote and propel America’s robotics superiority while safeguarding our privacy and national security from adversaries. This

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Defending American Property Abroad (DAPA) Act, narrowly-tailored legislation that would protect the Birmingham-headquartered Vulcan Materials Company against continued attacks by the Government of Mexico. The bill passed the House today by a bipartisan vote of 247 to 164. Watch on YouTube here. “I am proud to support the Defending American Property Abroad Act,” said Rep. Sewell. “Since 2018, the President of Mexico used a number of illegal tactics to intimidate Vulcan Materials and their workers, including a military

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act to designate Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains region as a National Heritage Area (NHA), a long-sought recognition that would preserve the region’s rich history and natural beauty while boosting economic growth through tourism. The legislation is the Senate companion to a […]