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WASHINGTON – In an op-ed published today in The Lexington Herald-Leader, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) warned that Washington’s fiscal dysfunction is fueling a growing debt crisis and called for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He argued that chronic budget standoffs are largely unique to Washington because nearly every state constitution requires a balanced budget—a safeguard missing from the U.S. Constitution. Without it, he writes, the federal government remains vulnerable to repeated shutdowns and long-term economic instability. Acknowledging that Congress is unlikel

When parents send their children to school, they expect classrooms that encourage critical thinking, open dialogue, and learning without political influence. But these principles are threatened when foreign governments like the Chinese Communist Party set themselves up in our education system. This is why I introduced the Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings (PROTECT) Our Kids Act. The PROTECT Our Kids Act prohibits federal dollars from going to any elementary or secondary school that receives direct or indirect support, whether funding or operational support, f

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R, UT-02) last week joined as a co-sponsor of two bipartisan bills aimed at reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, within Medicare, Medicaid, and federal health programs. The legislation includes the Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act and the Pharmacists Fight Back in Federal Health Benefit Plans Act. The legislation is focused on increasing transparency, ensuring fair pharmacy reimbursement, and lowering costs for patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. The bills standar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025 Sheehy Secures $12.2 Million for Montana in Latest Funding Bill U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy today applauded the Senate’s passage of a funding bill that includes $12.2 million for projects in Montana. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk. “I’m proud to fight for these commonsense priorities to […]

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated an interim final rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) eliminating an arbitrary requirement exacerbating the growing shortage of religious workers in American communities. Under current law, religious workers with R-1 nonimmigrant status are required to leave the United States for at least one year […]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced his nominations to the United States service academies for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. “These Idahoans are some of the Gem State’s best and brightest,” said Risch. “Their leadership, academic promise, and commitment to defending our freedoms make these young men and women well-suited to attend one of our nation’s […]

Congressman Perry Introduces Divesting from Communist China's Military Act   Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced his Divesting from Communist China’s Military Act to tighten sanctions on Chinese military companies operating in the U.S. and undermining and threatening American prosperity. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for a foreign operations and financial services funding bill for the remaining fiscal year that prioritizes national security and core government responsibilities. The legislation reduces spending by more than $9 billion compared to current stopgap funding and blocks the continuation of Biden-era priorities.   “When we’re talking about the security of the American people, we need to spend smartly and do what it takes to protect our interests in a dangerous world,” said Bost. “Today’s vote strengthens the focus on our national secu

The Ensuring Children Receive Support Act (H.R. 6903) has been passed by the Ways and Means Committee by a bipartisan vote of 40-2.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $10 million in funding for the Great Lake Fishery Commission (GLFC) to preserve and protect Lake Champlain in the North Country and to invest in an educational and outreach center. "I am committed to preserving NY21's cherished environments, protecting our wealth of natural resources, and combating harmful invasive species that threaten Lake Champlain's wildlife habitats. This $10 million will benefit efforts against invasive species to uphold the watershed’s biodiversity and strengthen our local economy. The fundi

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted to pass a two-bill appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026 that advances Republican priorities, reins in Washington spending, and reverses the damage caused by years of failed Biden-era leadership. With passage of the Financial Services and General Government and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026, House Republicans have passed 8 full-year funding bills. “House Republicans are once again proving that funding responsible, America First policies deli

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced nearly $40 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for counties across the 5th District that were devastated by Hurricane Helene: “For over a year, I’ve advocated relentlessly for western North Carolina with DHS as well as FEMA to allocate additional funding to help our area rebuild and recover – today’s announcement by DHS is welcome news indeed. These funding patches will play a positive role in the repairing and restoration of critical public in

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $750,000 in federal funding to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to Franklin County. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Franklin County Fiscal Court Package Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project, which will establish a centralize

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $1 million in federal funding to make comprehensive improvements, restore, and modernize Eddyville, Kentucky’s wastewater treatment plant. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Eddyville Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project, which will

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $1.75 million in federal funding to replace Paducah, Kentucky’s Dewatering Building, which has exceeded its service life. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency Sludge Dewatering Project, which will upgr

House Passes Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) SHOWER Act   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act. The SHOWER Act will codify President Trump’s clear and consistent definition of “showerhead” and put an end to the federal government’s overregulation of household water fixtures.   Under the 2016 Trump Administration, the Department of Energy (DOE) rightly clarified that each nozzle in a multi-head shower system could be treated as a separate showerhead, e

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. released the following statement: Congressman Neal Dunn said, “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives. This will conclude my service after five meaningful terms representing the people of Florida’s Second Congressional District. As a physician, an Army surgeon, and veteran from a multi-generational military family, I brought my commitment to life, liberty, and conservative values to Washington. It has been my greatest honor to f