Press Releases

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night:  “Throughout the course of the last year, Republicans have united to put America First, leading with results both in the administration and here in Congress. The President is right to be optimistic – we have accomplished a great deal, but there is still more work to be done,” Rep. Estes said. “Because of the Working Families Tax Cuts we passed in July, Americans and Kansans alike aren’t just hearing about tax cuts; they’re seeing them right on their kitchen tabl

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress: “I was honored to attend President Trump’s sixth State of the Union address, where he laid out a clear vision for America’s future and highlighted the wins his administration has achieved in just one year of his second term on reducing crime, strengthening immigration enforcement and drug interdiction, peace negotiations around the world, and affordability. “President Trump also promised lower costs for prescription drugs and highlighted the success of reducing

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address last night: "In his State of the Union Address, President Trump rightly made the case for how his America First agenda is firing on all fronts to better the lives of our nation’s citizens,” commented Rep. Pat Fallon. “In the past year alone under his leadership, rampant inflation is down to 2.4 percent from its Biden era 9 percent peak, crime is at its lowest in 125 years, and zero illegal aliens have been admitted into the US. These are real facts and figures that are driving the economy a

Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), introduced the No Tax on Takings Act, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to spare unsuspecting property owners from paying harsh federal taxes on a sale the government compelled them to make. “Families should never be hit with a federal tax bill after the government forces them to sell their own property,” said Rep. Cline. “When eminent domain is used, property owners are already navigating a difficult process through no fault of their own. The federal government should not increase that burden by taxing a transaction into which they did not voluntarily

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress:  "Tonight’s State of the Union address made one thing clear: Donald Trump has failed the American people. Families are already struggling with high costs, and Trump’s policies have only made life more expensive. Trump’s tariff tax hurts American workers and his Big Ugly Law resulted in the largest cuts to healthcare and food assistance in U.S. history.   “At the same time, Trump’s ICE has been terrorizing our communities, instilling fear into

“Tonight, we heard nothing new from Donald Trump—it was a long speech where he said nothing. It was a total regurgitation of the same lies we have heard from him since day one. “The American people don’t need a two-hour lecture from Donald Trump about the State of the Union. They live it. They see it at the grocery store and every time they open a utility bill. They feel it every day. No amount of demented rambling can cover up the reality that his economic policies are screwing over everyday people so he can take care of his millionaire and billionaire donors. His illegal tariffs are raisin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) issued the following statement after the State of the Union, celebrating America’s comeback after a year of Congressional Republicans and the President delivering winning policies for working American families: “In just over a year, Republicans are delivering a more affordable future with a stronger low-income housing tax […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement at the conclusion of President Trump’s State of the Union address: “Under Republican leadership, Idahoans have more opportunity, more freedom, and more money in their pockets. In 2025 alone, we secured the border, delivered record tax relief for working families, killed the Lava Ridge project, […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday evening: "President Trump’s State of the Union address capped off a tremendous year of putting America first. Inflation has cooled, while the job market and stock market heat up. We’ve locked in historic tax relief for working families. Our borders are secured and crime rates are dropping by double digits in cities across the country. And after four years of Joe Biden’s failed foreign policy, America’s mig

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump reaffirmed that when we put America first, America wins. At an unprecedented pace, he’s reversed the damage caused by four years of reckless Biden-era policies that sent our nation down the wrong path. Families are now seeing historic tax relief, lower inflation, a secure border, and peace around the world – this is only the beginning. I’m proud to stand alongside President Trump as we continue our work to lower costs, put more money in Am

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6329, the Quality Information Assurance Act, legislation led by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.). The bill reins in unelected bureaucrats and forces federal agencies to base massive regulatory decisions on real facts—not sloppy analysis or political agendas. “Washington bureaucrats shouldn’t be allowed to gamble with American jobs and family budgets using bad data,” Chairwoman McClain said. “For too long, agencies have pushed billion-dollar regulations behind closed doors with little accountability. Th

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "It was an honor to attend President Trump’s State of the Union where he highlighted the significant results that he has worked with Congress to deliver to the American people including the largest tax cut in history, a secure border, and a peace through strength national security agenda that supports our men and women in uniform. As always, the incredible stories that President Trump shared about the American heroes seated with the First Lady were inspiring. A

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced his guest for President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address is Alex Wilson, co-founder and COO of Ridgenet Network Group in Science Hill, Kentucky.   “President Trump has made our U.S. economy great again, and small business owners like Alex Wilson have seen the impact of pro-business policies that rein in job-killing regulations and cut taxes for small businesses that provide much-needed jobs in America,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. “President Trump has made good on his promises to slash inflation,

Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: “As America approaches the 250th anniversary of our founding, President Trump made clear tonight that our nation is stronger, more prosperous, and more respected because Washington is once again focused on delivering real results for the hardworking men and women who keep this country running.  Over the past year, Republicans in Congress have worked alongside President Trump to cut taxes for working families, lower the cost of prescripti

“They are the backbone of this country, and for too long the only people politicians in Washington seemed to care about were those inside the Beltway.   House Republicans are not treating this moment as a victory lap. We are treating it as a mandate to keep going. There is more to do, and I am confident that the winning is just beginning." For Too Long, Washington Forgot About Hard-Working Americans by Rep. Timmons

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the ROTOR Act, aviation safety legislation following the tragic mid-air collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger aircraft in January 2025.  “I’m grateful for the work of the NTSB and the Senate, and realize there is always more that can and should be done to enhance aviation safety. There are 50 recommendations from the NTSB in their final report and many more findings that warrant legislative consideration, which should be similarly prioritized and considered as quickly as possible.  This collision involved an Army Black H

Today, Congressman Fine is proud to announce that he has helped secure $4.7 million in federal funds for Flagler Beach. These funds will help with beach renourishment projects and prevent further coastal damage with the upcoming hurricane season to begin soon. This achievement reflects strong coordination between Congressman Fine and the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners, who have long prioritized protecting Flagler County’s shoreline. Within weeks of Congressman Fine’s request to expedite processing and review, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval and re

Today, Reps. Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Greg Casar (TX-35), Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert, and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility on the East Side of San Antonio and urging DHS to engage with the community before moving forward. In the letter, the group cautions that advancing a facility of this scale without meaningful consultation wastes taxpayer dollars and un

Congressman Paul Gosar: Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America By Representative Paul Gosar As published in the Parker Pioneer https://www.havasunews.com/search/?l=25&sd=desc&s=start_time&f=html&t=article%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube%2Ccollection&app=editorial&q=gosar As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his upcoming State of the Union address, the contrast in American politics could not be more clear. On one side stands an administration focused on restoring sovereignty, strengthening enforcement, and rebuilding public trust. On the other stands a Democratic Par

The Department of Homeland Security went into a partial government shutdown over Democrats' unreasonable demands. Republicans remained committed to building more homes in the market and driving down costs for American consumers. Celebrating the contributions of Future Farmers of America this week. Democrats Inflicted DHS Shutdown       Last week, Senate Democrats refused to help provide the 60 votes needed to pass the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, jeopardizing the critical work being done every day to keep Americans safe. While ICE remains funded thr

Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement after receiving a detailed response from the Department of Homeland Security to his recent letter regarding the proposed ICE processing facility in Surprise, Arizona:   “I want to thank Secretary Noem for her prompt, direct, and transparent response to each of the questions I raised regarding the proposed ICE processing site in my district in Surprise, Arizona.  At a time when our nation faces unprecedented challenges from illegal immigration, largely caused by the previous administration’s open-bord