Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School, earned this honor for her watercolor painting titled “Legacy.” Abigail is the daughter of Edward and Michelle Presley. Her art teacher is Jennifer LeGoff at Corinth High School.  "Military service is a big part of our family's life," Abigail said. "I appreciate this recognition for my family and my art

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced H.R.7343, the Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act, to expand use of education and training vouchers (ETVs) to allow foster youth to access short-term workforce and vocational training programs, apprenticeships, and remedial education. Currently, vouchers do not grant recipients access to all the career pathways they need to be successful […] The post Congressman Max Miller Introduces Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act to Expand Education and Training Vouchers appeared first on Max Miller.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Wildfire and Forest Management Bill U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the Carbon Resource Innovation Act, a bill making innovative, private sector technology to capture carbon eligible for the 45Q carbon capture tax credit. This legislation will make it easier for companies to engage in responsible […]

Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ),  alongside Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline outdated federal reporting requirements for employer-sponsored retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.  The Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act establishes a single, uniform filing deadline for retirement plans. Under current law, the statutory deadline for filing Form 5500 does not provide sufficient time for companies to complete all the necessary steps for filing with the Depa

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today announced she secured over $18 million in federal funding for critical community projects across Michigan’s 9th Congressional District as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. The funding supports local priorities including infrastructure improvements, public safety enhancements, and economic development initiatives that directly benefit residents and businesses across the district. “I made a commitment to deliver real results for Michigan and bringing my constituents’ hard-earned tax dollars back ho

TULSA, O.K. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the names of outstanding students from Oklahoma’s First Congressional District who received nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. “These young men and women represent the very best of Oklahoma,” said Rep. Hern. “They have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. Earning a nomination to one of our nation’s service academies is a tremendous honor, and I am confident they will serve our country with distinction.” “I congratulate each of these students and

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL), Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, sent letters to the chief executive officers of major U.S. airlines calling for an immediate end to all commercial flights to Communist Cuba, citing serious national security and public safety concerns. Congressman Gimenez warned that continued commercial air service provides financial benefit and international legitimacy to the Cuban dictatorship while undermining U.S. law and longstanding bipartisan policy. Congressman Gimenez's letter follows President Do

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to introduce the SAFE Lebanon Act to ensure that members of the eligible Lebanese diaspora are not prevented from voting in Lebanon’s elections by authorizing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that obstruct Lebanon’s electoral process. “Free and fair elections will be essential to paving the way to Lebanon’s long-term stability, sovereignty, and prosperity. That is why the demonstrated obstruction of Lebanon’s electoral process must be met with clear consequences. The United States has high

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act, legislation to codify Department of Justice policy preventing settlement money from federal lawsuits being quietly diverted to third parties and left-wing activist groups.   For years, federal officials have abused settlement agreements to direct money intended for the U.S. Treasury or victims to outside, left-wing activist groups. The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act bars any government official from entering into or enforcing a settlement that requires payments to third parties unless those pa

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) officially secured over $18 million in FY26 Community Project Funding (CPF) through the 11 appropriations bills now signed into law. This money is returning home to offset costs for essential critical infrastructure projects that meet real needs. FY26 CPFs benefiting our district include: • City of Brecksville – $638,414 for the Brecksville Police Department Equipment & Vehicle Replacement & Enhancement Project […] The post Congressman Max Miller Secures $18 Million in FY26 Community Project Funding appeared first on Max Miller.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2025 Sheehy Secures $32 Million for Montana in Latest Funding Package U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy issued the following statement after President Trump signed the latest funding package into law that includes $32 million for projects in Montana: “I’m proud to deliver on these commonsense investments to upgrade critical infrastructure, increase […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the No Tax on Restored Benefits Act, legislation to ensure public-sector retirees are not subject to an unexpected tax burden on benefits restored by the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Following the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset in the SSFA, millions of public servants began receiving long-overdue, retroactive lump-sum Social Security payments. However, these payments are being treated as ordinary taxable income for the 2025 tax year, creating an unexpected, steep tax burden for t

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today joined the entire Republican Michigan congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding immediate answers and accountability following confirmed cases of non-citizens voting in Michigan elections. “Even one illegal vote is an attack on our democracy,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Secretary Jocelyn Benson told Michiganders their elections were secure, then her own office admitted noncitizens voted in a federal election. That’s a stunning failure. The people of Michigan deserve

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Today, the Michigan Republican Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, demanding answers on ongoing concerns about election integrity in Michigan.  Recently, Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini identified 14 non-citizens who were registered to vote, some of whom had a voting history. This comes in addition to earlier reporting that at least 15 non-citizens were found to have cast ballots in the 2024 election. "While you admit you are aware of instances of non-citizen voting you continued to erode public confidence by refusing to comply with a la

Congressman Fry, President Trump Deliver $3 Million in Funding for South Carolina’s Seventh District   WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed a funding package that included the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill included $3 million of funding secured by Congressman Russell Fry for the Seventh District of South Carolina.   The funding will support two major projects that are focused on protecting homes, businesses, and public assets while laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth in our communities.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Fine (FL-06) introduced the TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2025, legislation focused on preventing the TSP from being invested in Countries of Concern by incorporating national security interests into the fiduciary responsibilities of the management of the Thrift Savings Fund.  The TSP serves as the 401k for all federal employees, including the US Armed Forces. Investing money in adversary nations, especially their military companies, only enhances the resources they need to not only compete with the United States, but develop weapons that can be used aga

Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to sending a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking answers regarding reports that a warehouse facility in Surprise, Arizona may be converted into a large-scale federal immigration detention center:   “The rule of law is not optional. I strongly support Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws. Detention capacity is a necessary component of a functioning immigration system—particularly after years of reckless ope

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