Press Releases

Proposed Recipient: Arlington, Texas Police Department Address of Recipient: 101 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010 Amount of Request: $900,000 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: As Arlington continues to host large-scale, high-attendance events across multiple venues and entertainment corridors, expanding our operational drone fleet is critical to maintaining rapid response capabilities. Increasing both Drone as First Responder (DFR) assets and portable UAS platforms will enhance the ability to provide immediate aerial situational awareness, reduce response times, suppor

Maternal Vaccination Act would address the maternal mortality crisis by boosting maternal vaccination rates Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Maternal Vaccination Act to protect the health of mothers and babies by increasing maternal and childhood vaccination rates. The legislation was included as a part of the larger “Momnibus,” a package of 14 bills that comprehensively address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. Rep. Sewell is a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. “In this nation of so much wealth a

Proposed Recipient: Palestine, TX Police Department Address of Recipient: 511 N John St, Palestine, Texas 75801 Amount of Request: $188,255.64 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The Palestine Police Department Emergency Response Team (ERT) is the tactical response team serving Anderson County and regularly responds to critical incidents both within and beyond county lines. The team provides mutual aid to surrounding jurisdictions and works alongside state and federal to include the DEA and ATF partners to safely resolve high-risk incidents, including the service of violent fe

Proposed Recipient: Arlington, Texas Police Department Address of Recipient: 101 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010 Amount of Request: $2,000,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The requested federal funding will allow Arlington to build on and sustain the DFR program infrastructure through a five-year subscription and support period. By continuing to invest in technology that reduces response times, improves decision-making, and enables more efficient deployment of personnel, the Arlington DFR system can continue to save lives and strengthen community trust. The pr

Proposed Recipient: Texas A&M Health Science Center Address of Recipient: 8441 John Sharp Parkway Clinical Building 1, Suite 3100, Bryan, TX 77807 Amount of Request: $750,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The Strategic Opioid Response for Public Safety and Justice project will provide education and outreach to law enforcement and the judicial system along the I-35 and I-45 corridors, which are known to be high drug trafficking corridors, as well as focus on surrounding rural counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Ellis, Hill, Navarro, and Freestone to prevent opioid-related

Proposed Recipient: Jacksonville, TX Police Department Address of Recipient: 911 S. Bolton Street, Jacksonville, Texas 75766 Amount of Request: $528,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: This project will fund the acquisition of one armored rescue vehicle and the development of a regional unmanned aerial systems (UAS) response capability supported by two mobile drone response vehicles. The armored rescue vehicle will provide protected evacuation and rescue capability for officers and civilians during high-risk incidents, including active shooter events, barricaded subject

WASHINGTON – Today, AL.com published a story regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) leading a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the KC-135 crew who were killed in Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Rep. Rogers was joined by the entire Alabama House Delegation and members of the Ohio Delegation. Read the full story on AL.com here and below. ‘Selfless sacrifice’ of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress William Thornton March 19, 2026 U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala. led his colleagues in the House of Representatives Thursday morning in a mom

Proposed Recipient: Tarleton State University Address of Recipient: 1333 W. Washington Street, Stephenville, TX 76401 Amount of Request: $1,446,706.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: Rural middle school students often have limited access to hands-on science and engineering learning experiences that integrate technology and mathematics and connect classroom concepts to real-world careers. This project proposes a NASA-themed summer academy delivered through an immersive summer camp model on Tarleton State University’s campus and designed to provide rural middle school studen

In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Marco Rubio, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) urged the State Department to prioritize the case of American citizen Charles “Chuck” Zimmerman and called for a formal designation as “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government. The lawmakers also pressed for timely diplomatic efforts to secure his release after more than 250 days in Russian custody. “We write to elevate the plight and wrongful detention of American Charles “Chuck” Zimmerman. A father of two, Navy veteran, master electrician, and sailor, Zimmerman

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna today introduced the Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act, legislation aimed at increasing transparency in public schools and reinforcing the role of parents in their children’s upbringing. The bill would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit federal funding from going to public elementary […] The post Rep. Luna Introduces “Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act” to Protect Parental Rights appeared first on Anna Paulina Luna.

R-L: U.S. Senator Coons, Head of Representation Isbosethsen, Ambassador Møller Sørensen, U.S. Senator McConnell.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Ranking Member, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), released the following statement today on their meeting with Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen and Head of Representation for Greenland to the United States and Canada Jacob Isbosethsen: “Alliances make America safer and more secure. And as the Arctic becomes a center of strategic comp

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after it was announced the U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing the funding necessary to begin construction to replace the Blatnik Bridge: “Any delay in the Blatnik Bridge replacement project would’ve been incredibly costly to Minnesota and Wisconsin, to the tune of millions […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Release of Blatnik Bridge Replacement Funding appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement on the need for bicameral housing legislation: “Last month, the House passed The Housing for the 21st Century Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. My colleagues and I are seeking tangible, quality reforms to reduce the regulatory burdens on new construction, modernize HUD […]

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist and nonviolence advocate Bernard LaFayette, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Watch on YouTube here.  Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the extraordinary life and legacy of a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and a lifelong champion of justice, equality, and nonviolence, Bernard LaFayette, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Bernard LaFayette was an extraordinary man who had extraordinary talents and extraordinary c

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) applauded President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte for taking action to restore consumer choice in homeowners insurance policies—an important step that will provide better access and affordability for homeowners, particularly in rural communities. The move addresses a Biden-era policy that required federally backed mortgages to carry full replacement cost value (RCV) insurance, effectively banning actual cash value (ACV) policies for roofs that many homeowners rely on to keep premiums affordable. Re

This morning, Congressman Fine sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanding immediate passage of the SAVE America Act. Congressman Fine joined fellow House Republicans in making a simple point clear: Enough is enough. Until the Senate takes up and passes the SAVE America Act, Congressman Fine and his 24 Republican colleagues are prepared to vote NO on any Senate legislation except DHS funding. The message is simple: securing America’s elections must come first. The American people deserve secure elections. Requiring proof of citizenship to vote is not controversial. It is com

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the U.S. Secretary of Energy to establish at least two bioindustrial scale-up facilities in the United States. These facilities would accelerate the scaling of emerging bioindustrial technologies, including coordinating with other relevant facilities and federal agencies. Congressman Baird was joined by Representatives Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) in introducing this legislation. “