Press Releases

ASHLAND, KY (February 18, 2026) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined local and state officials in Ashland on Wednesday to break ground on the city’s largest wastewater treatment project to date. The nearly $100 million project is critical to support economic development in the area and is essential to meet federal EPA compliance standards.   “We are strengthening the infrastructure in Ashland to meet the growing industrial needs in our region,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. “When Ashland became part of Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District in 2022, local leaders quick

WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District who have received nominations for appointments to the United States service academies.   “On behalf of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, I am proud to congratulate these outstanding students on earning nominations to the United States service academies. These students are local leaders and will now have the opportunity to attend our nation’s service academies,” said Congressman Comer. “Each candidate has distinguished themselves through exceptional

ASHLAND, KY (February 17, 2026) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined executives from ACP Technologies (ACPT) and ExxonMobil on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new production facility in Ashland. This pilot facility will be used to produce carbon-based materials that ExxonMobil plans to use as a precursor for battery grade graphite, strengthening the nation’s production of critical minerals for lithium-ion batteries, which can be used in electric vehicles, data centers, aerospace and defense. “Eastern Kentucky innovation is leading the nation once again, giving us the oppo

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation that strengthens election integrity by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to verify U.S. citizenship when registering individuals to vote in federal elections. The legislation also provides states with tools to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and establishes penalties for officials who knowingly register non-citizens. “Secure elections protec

MIAMI, FL – Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) held a press conference at PortMiami alongside Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, Ambassador Rosa María Payá, José Daniel Ferrer, Dr. Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat, and leaders of the Cuban exile community to outline decisive measures aimed at ending the Cuban dictatorship and accelerating a democratic transition on the island. Congressman Gimenez emphasized that funds and resources sent from the United States overwhelmingly benefit regime-controlled entities rather than the Cuban people, stressing that every dollar reaching th

WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act. The ARC Act would establish a risk reduction program for new commercial nuclear reactors. The ARC Act has received significant support from industry leaders. Here’s what they are saying: ClearPath Action CEO Jeremy Harrell: “Rising demand for clean, affordable and reliable energy highlights the […]

Congressman John Carter Announces New VA Outpatient Clinic Serving Copperas Cove and Killeen Area Copperas Cove, TX – Congressman John Carter (TX-31) joined the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to announce a major expansion of healthcare access for Central Texas veterans with the establishment of a new VA outpatient clinic serving the Copperas Cove and Killeen region. Located just five miles from Fort Hood, the new clinic will bring VA healthcare closer to home for thousands of veterans across Central Texas. The facility will serve a regional veteran population approaching 200,000, includi

MIAMI, FL – Today, U.S. Representatives Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging his administration to pursue accountability for the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown by considering the indictment of Raúl Castro for his role in the cold-blooded murder of four individuals aboard two unarmed civilian aircraft. Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, “For nearly three decades, the Castro regime has evaded justice for the cold-blooded murder of Americans in the 1996 Brothers

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) delivered $850,000 in Community Project Funding to Camden County College. The funding will be used to renovate and expand a facility that will house a new electric and hybrid vehicle technician training program.   With New Jersey projected to welcome over 2 million electric vehicles to our roadways by 2035, this funding will help ensure Camden County College has an adequate space to accommodate the expansion of the electric vehicle training program and meet OSHA safety requirements.     “I’m honored to deliver $850,000 in community pro

Baltimore, MD – Yesterday, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in Baltimore, Maryland. There, he saw severe overcrowding and heard detainees shout that they had been held for days in inhumane conditions.  “In Baltimore today, I witnessed people suffering in extremely inhumane conditions. In this facility, originally meant to hold people for no more than 12 hours, ICE is keeping people for days in overcrowded rooms with one t

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) released a statement on the ICE operations in Lindenwold.  “I am outraged by reports coming out about the ICE operation in Lindenwold yesterday. Their tactics and lack of transparency have instilled fear in the community and have put children in harm's way. Schoolchildren are not criminals, and enforcement actions must reflect that.   “It is extremely concerning that 911 was called. No federal agency is above the law and any effort to undermine constitutional rights or mislead law enforcement erodes public trust. There must be real

By Kaitlyn McCormick Feb 16, 2026 Credit: Cherry Hill Courier-Post A crowd of more than 100 people gathered outside the Lindenwold Borough building on Feb. 13 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action across South Jersey and, most recently, in their own community. The event, which was planned by 20-year-old Tatiana Mercer, coincidentally occurred just a day after an ICE enforcement at a Lindenwold apartment complex sent students fleeing from their bus stop in fear. "This is only the beginning. Do not lose momentum. Continue to stand up for what is right," Mercer said to a cr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reintroduced the Pay Less at the Pump Act, legislation that will boost domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign energy, and lower costs for American workers by eliminating the IRS Superfund Tax. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement in celebration of the passage of the SAVE America Act in the House of Representatives: “Hoosiers are blessed to live in a State that runs secure and transparent elections. It is high time the federal government finally earns the trust of the American electorate by fixing our system of voting in federal elections,” said Rep. Messmer. “Requiring voters to show identification is not a way of suppressing voter participation, but rather ensures that every American citizen casting their vote will have that vote prope

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) introduced the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Interagency Research Act.This legislation strengthens America’s agricultural supply chains and overall national security by fostering collaboration between DOD and USDA on high-risk, high-reward research initiatives. “Southwestern Indiana is known in America for having the unique distinction of being both an important source of our country’s agricultural products, and a major influencer in the national security sphere as the home of the Crane Naval Surface W

WASHINGTON  – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE America Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, remove non-citizens from state voter rolls, and require a valid photo ID to vote. It would also mandate in-person verification of citizenship during voter registration. “The SAVE Act is a crucial step in preserving the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Cline. “The right to vote is one of the most sacred responsibilities of American citizenship. Ensuring that only U.S. citizens participate in fed

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) Enhancements Act of 2026 to reauthorize the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) for five years to support the health and conservation of the Lake Champlain Basin. This legislation will also promote transparency in creating an oversight process within the Environmental Protection Agency and the Lake Champlain Steering Committee to evaluate the efficacy of LCBP’s fiscal agent and ensure t

Washington, DC – Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission” with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. Congressman Frank D. Lucas and Chairman Atkins agreed that the margin and capital requirement should reflect actual risk in order to reduce costs and make clearing more efficient. SELECTED REMARKS: Lucas: “Under your leadership, the SEC […] The post Lucas and Atkins agree: Margin and capital requirements should reflect actual risk appeared first on Frank Lucas.