Press Releases

By Kaitlyn McCormick Feb. 13, 2026 Credit: Cherry Hill Courier-Post U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, a South Jersey Democrat, said he's "outraged" by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation that was reported near an elementary school bus stop. On Feb. 12, Lindenwold School District officials released a statement to parents and families about an apparent ICE operation that occurred at an apartment complex near a district bus stop, causing confusion and panic for students waiting to be transported to school. "The presence of multiple enforcement vehicles caused significant fear and co

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced $949.1 million in funding from the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act will be used for Military Construction Projects at the Anniston Army Depot. $68 million in funding has also been allocated for the design of the new Space Command Headquarters in Huntsville. Additionally, Chairman Rogers secured $82 million for an access control point and a general-purpose warehouse at the Anniston Army Depot as part of the Appropriations process. “I am proud to announce over $949 million in funding for Anniston Army Depot,” said Rep. Rogers. “This fundi

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Last Friday, February 13, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) hosted an event to celebrate the 12 Ohioans from the 15th Congressional District that Rep. Carey nominated to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In order to attend […]

After traveling around Western Oklahoma this week, I have seen firsthand the damage done to our community amidst these disastrous wildfires. As we look ahead towards recovery, I want to take a moment to provide useful resources and offer any assistance that may be available. Most importantly, I have seen Oklahomans come together in the […] The post Wildfire Resources and Assistance appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Contact: John Kennedy, 202-225-3465 (Massie) Gabrielle Mannino, 207-509-5904 (Pingree) Washington, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of the bipartisan No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (HR 7601). The legislation will undo the February 18 Executive Order that promotes the use of glyphosate and insulates manufacturers of the chemical from liability. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is the co-lead on the legislation.  "If the goal is to 'Make America Healthy Again,' the federal government should not be using its authority to promote or protect the production of

ODON, INDIANA – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined other Indiana federal and state elected officials, Department of War executives, and leadership from Prometheus Energetics to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new solid rocket motor (SRM) munitions campus at the WestGate Technology Park near the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane). The opening of the new SRM munitions campus shows how national defense priorities translate into real production, real jobs, and real capability, all within Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. “Today's groundbreaking is a great step in resolving the

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) announced that 12 key projects across Florida’s 28th Congressional District have been awarded federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, delivering more than $78 million in critical investments for public safety, national security, infrastructure, education, water quality, housing, and economic development. “I am proud to have secured more than $78 million in federal investments that deliver real, measurable results for the people of Florida’s 28th District,” said Congressman Gimenez. “From equipping our law enforcement officers and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced Sky and Amanda Roberts as their guests to President Donald Trump’s February 24 State of the Union Address. Sky and Amanda are the brother and sister-in-law, respectively, of the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s international trafficking ring. Ms. Roberts Giuffre was instrumental in bringing Epstein’s crimes to light and inspiring fellow survivors to speak out. Sky and Amanda Roberts will watch from the gallery above the House Floor as the president delivers his s

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the End Sanctuary Cities Act to permanently end sanctuary jurisdictions by penalizing state and local officials who willfully interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws.   The bill addresses sanctuary policies in more than a dozen states that have created safe havens for illegal immigrants by blocking cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies. These policies undermine federal law, weaken public safety, and obstruct law enforcement operations to remove dangerous criminals

Washington, DC - Congressman Randy Fine introduced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act. The bill was filed in response to comments from an advisor to Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, who stated that because owning a dog as a pet violates Islamic law, it should be banned. As part of her comments, she said, “New York City is coming to Islam.”  This legislation would prohibit federal funds from being provided to any state or local government that bans dogs as pets. Islamic law cannot be forced on the United States of America. It is the right of all Americans to own a dog. “In Am

LOUISVILLE, KY – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi to announce the repeal of burdensome regulations imposed upon America under the Biden Administration. “For all the Hoosiers that call the Eighth District home, energy costs are of course a top concern. I am encouraged by our President’s great work protecting the health of Americans, while also promoting the needs of our business community,” said Rep. Messmer. “I applaud EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi for making this announcement

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded the authority granted under that statute, reaffirming that the Constitution assigns Congress the authority over tariffs and taxation. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response: “In its ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Constitution gives Congress the authority over tariffs and taxation. “I’ve long opposed these sweeping tariffs because they function as a hidden tax

Recently, Congressman Fine (FL-06) introduced the Contract Our Veterans Act of 2025, legislation aimed at establishing a federal contracting program for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and ensuring they receive the same level of preference as other designated small business categories. For more than thirty five years, the federal government has maintained annual goals for small business participation in federal contracting. Congress requires that small businesses can receive no less than 23% of the total value of all contracts for each fiscal year. Some of these small business types includ

***Full Text of Bill HERE (PDF)*** WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), announced the reintroduction of the Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment Act—a bill to help support individuals affected by alopecia and patients undergoing chemotherapy. Right now, many private insurance plans cover wigs for those undergoing treatments that cause hair loss or who are affected by alopecia areata. Unfortunately, Medicare does not. This bill would allow Medicare to cover wigs, ensuring many more people have access t

Miami, FL – Congressman Carlos Gimenez authored a major opinion piece in Fox News titled “Cuba Is Approaching Its Berlin Wall Moment — America Must Help Them Break Through.” In the op-ed, Congressman Gimenez calls for decisive American leadership at what he describes as a historic turning point for the Cuban people. Congressman Gimenez emphasizes that American resolve, clarity of purpose, and principled leadership are essential to advancing liberty just 90 miles from our shores. To read the full op-ed on Fox News, click HERE. ###

MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), alongside Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, commemorated the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, an act of state-sponsored murder ordered by Raúl Castro that claimed the lives of four innocent men. The Members were joined by the victims’ families and leaders of the Cuban exile community to honor their memory and renew the call for justice. The event paid tribute to Armando Alejandre Jr., Carlos A. Costa, Mario M. de la Peña, and Pablo Morale

I will continue to support policies that protect the sanctity of life, defend religious freedom, and strengthen family values.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), John Mannion (NY-22), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a bipartisan letter to Michael Cadenazzi, the Pentagon's Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, urging the Department of War to partner with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, NY to invest in a domestic source of gallium—a rare earth mineral critical to U.S. national security and advanced technologies.  "We are concerned by the United States' dependence

OXFORD, AL – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today invited local high schoolers to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Every year, this nationwide competition offers high schoolers in Alabama’s Third congressional District and across the country the opportunity to showcase their talent and have their artwork displayed in the Capitol Building for one year. This year’s theme for the artwork is “ America’s 250th Birthday.” Artwork can be submitted between April 14th and April 17th. Additional guidelines can be found here. “I am excited to invite local high schoolers in Alaba

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is inviting all high school students in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition provides local students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and compete for national recognition. The winning artwork from Kentucky’s 1st District will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol as part of a national exhibit featuring artwork from congressional districts across the United States. “I encourage every high school student in Kentucky’s 1st District with an int