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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, based in Wise, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. This funding will support the drafting of a strategic planning initiative to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Southwest Virginia business development is constrained by a lack of sufficient access to entrepreneurs and investors.   “This ARC grant $100,000 helps the UVA College at Wise strategize a modeled plan that makes the region fertile ground for ent

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College, based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $1,818,822 grant. This funding will support the expansion of career and technical education programs with a focus in advanced manufacturing and trade-based skilled technician training. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Local industries in Southwest Virginia rely on experienced, trained and skilled individuals.   “This ARC grant for more than $1.8 million helps Southwest Virginia Community College expand education programs

By Tibetan Review Published June 3, 2026              A House companion resolution has been introduced in the US Congress on Jun 2, requiring the State Department to compile and submit a comprehensive report to Congress on whether the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed acts of genocide and/or crimes against humanity against Tibetans in Tibet.              This HR 9085, titled as Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, is the House companion legislation to S. 4432, introduced earlier this year on Apr 29 by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in the Senate chamber.

The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) opening statement at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’s June 3rd hearing, entitled “Can Turkey Find Its Way Back to Freedom? Authoritarian Consolidation versus the Defense of Turkish Democracy”:                 Welcome to our witnesses, and to everyone joining us this morning. It’s good to see many Turkish Americans in the room. Thank you for your concern about the future of Turkey, and also for your contributions to the United States.                 The title of today’s hearing poses a question of immense importance: ca

By IANS Published June 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM              Washington, June 3 (IANS) Bipartisan lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced legislation requiring the State Department to determine whether China has committed genocide or crimes against humanity against Tibetans, adding fresh congressional pressure on Beijing over its human rights record.              Representatives Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, and Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, on Tuesday introduced the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, which would require the Secretary of State to su

On Thursday, June 4th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), will chair a congressional hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) expanding use of transnational repression and malign influence in the United States, and the growing role of state and local governments in responding to these and other threats.                 We will hear from victims about the tactics used to target them and their families, examine how federal, state, and local governments can better work together to protect Americans, strengthen law enforcement re

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–released the following statement after the Committee approved the bill. “As Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I promised to write a fiscally responsible bill that rightsizes federal agencies, supports the Trump Administration's policy goals, and reduces regulatory burdens. I am thrilled that

WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Washington Reporter, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), David Valadao (CA-22), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and J. Luis Correa (CA-46) launched the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, a bipartisan House caucus dedicated to advancing public policy that strengthens free markets, restores fiscal discipline, and secures America's long-term economic leadership. “At a time of rising debt, growing economic competition, and increasing pressure on working families, Congress has a responsibility to engage in serious, solution-based discussions about policies

We have pressing infrastructure issues within our communities that affect everything from our economy to our health. From toxic algae infecting waterways to our fight safeguarding one of America’s most diverse ecosystems and natural treasures, the Everglades, we know how interconnected our environment is with our way of life.  I serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for these reasons—it’s where I get to fight for what matters most for the Treasure Coast.  But today, I want to hear from you. What should I be fighting for when it comes to infrastructure in Florida’s 21st distr

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted tax data that definitively shows the Working Families Tax Cuts delivers the largest share of tax relief to American families and workers – as Republicans said all along. Speaker Johnson also highlighted House Republican efforts to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in state and federal government programs. Democrats, who pretend to care about making everyday life more affordable for Americans, are voting against all of it. “Democrats talk a big game about affordability, but they refuse t

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This afternoon, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) testified before the House Rules Committee on two anti-fraud measures, his No Aid for Ghost Students Act (HR 7892) and Rep. Mary Miller’s (IL-15) Stop Child Care Scams Act (HR 7726). The bills passed out of the Rules Committee Tuesday night by a vote of 8-4 […] The post RECAP: Rep. Owens Testifies on Anti-Fraud Bills  appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s bill, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act, H.R. 1687, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The legislation now heads to the Senate. Congressman Fulcher released the following statement after the vote.  “Geothermal is a clean, abundant, and dependable energy resource that can help meet America’s rapidly rising […] The post House Passes Fulcher’s Bill to Bolster Geothermal Energy Production first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the House companion to Senator Rick Scott's (R-Fla.) Stop ANTIFA Act, legislation to designate ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization, codify President Trump’s executive actions targeting the group, and direct federal agencies to investigate and dismantle ANTIFA's violent operations.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed delivering economic prosperity through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) framework agreement and removing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on peace between Armenia […] The post Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in introducing the Open Courts Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal judiciary’s outdated records systems, the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) and the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF). PACER serves as the public portal for accessing federal court records and filings, but the system is outdated, difficult to use, vulnerable to cyberattacks and expensive to maintain. It also requires Americans to pay fees to access many public cou

“C-SPAN captures a lot of our work here in Washington, but just as important is the work that senators do back in our states … I spent last week back home in South Dakota, traveling around my state and hearing directly from South Dakotans.”...

“Republican policies are to have the back of law enforcement to ensure they have the resources, the personnel, the technology – everything they need to keep our border secure – and to ensure that our nation’s laws are enforced …”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the senseless murder of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham and the urgent need for Indianapolis to end soft on crime policies that have enabled violent crime. Click the image above or view the full speech here. See remarks below: “Madam President, 23-year-old Brett Scrogham […]

Oklahoma City, OK – Today, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), along with Representatives Tom Cole (OK-04) and Stephanie Bice (OK-05), joined Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford in touring the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center’s Air Traffic Control Training Academy. The tour provided an overview of controller training programs and the technologies used to prepare the aviation […] The post Reps. Lucas, Cole, Bice Join FAA Administrator Bedford in Tour of Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center appeared first on Frank Lucas.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced a resolution designating Thursday, June 11th as National Seersucker Day. “Seersucker is a New Orleans invention, a Senate tradition, and brings a welcome moment of unity to Washington every year,” said Dr. Cassidy. “I look forward to seeing colleagues from both parties join […]

ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) invited middle and high school students from Minnesota’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, […] The post Finstad Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies he attended across Wyoming to honor fallen service members and their families. Senator Barrasso also commemorated America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as ... Read more The post Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) led the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026.  Senator Hawley wrote, “We write […] The post Hawley Leads Delegation Urging Approval for New Federal Relief for Recent Missouri Tornadoes appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership: Well, first of all, one of the best decisions President Trump made was to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. I […] The post Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won’t Win a Stare-Down With President Trump appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

The America Bikes Act Bolsters Safety, Increases Access to Bikes, Onshores Bike Manufacturing WASHINGTON — Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bike Caucus Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced the introduction of the America Bikes Act (H.R. 9041), comprehensive bipartisan legislation that will bolster cyclist safety, increase access to bikes and bring bike manufacturing back […]