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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois’ U.S. House Republican delegation urged President Trump in a letter today to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s request for a presidential pardon. U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Darin LaHood (IL-16), and Mary Miller (IL-15) expressed concerns that granting Madigan clemency following his sentencing to seven and a half years in prison for conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery would undermine accountability and public trust.   “We write with a unified message as Republican Members of the United States House of Representatives for the State of Illinois

House Passes Congressman Russell Fry’s Kayla Hamilton Act to Prevent Violent Crimes by Unaccompanied Alien Children   Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation introduced by Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) aimed at closing dangerous gaps in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and preventing tragedies like the murder of Kayla Hamilton, a 20-year-old autistic woman from Maryland. Original cosponsors of the legislation include Congressmen Troy Nehls (TX-22) and Barry Moore (AL-01).  

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter to President Trump urging him to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s request for a presidential pardon.   The letter from Illinois’ U.S. House Republican delegation reads in part: “We write with a unified message as Republican Members of the United States House of Representatives for the State of Illinois to express our concerns regarding a request for a presidential pardon from former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Illinois families and

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5810, the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Representative William Timmons (R-S.C.) to reform federal workforce procedures, increase efficiency, and reduce wasteful spending. H.R. 5810 directs federal agencies to strengthen existing, legally required training programs to enhance supervisory competencies and support mission execution. By requiring agencies to improve development initiatives for future managers, the bill ensures government processes run more smoothly and effectively for the American people. "Taxp

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Rulli (OH-06) and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Quality Improvement Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation to roll back outdated federal red tape that has prevented skilled nurses from tending to the at-home patients that need it. The bill is the House companion to […]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement praising the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to formally recognize Grand Canyon University (GCU) as a nonprofit institution of higher education, bringing a long-overdue end to years of political interference and bureaucratic hostility: “I applaud the U.S. Department of Education for finally doing what should have been done years ago: recognizing Grand Canyon University as the nonprofit institution it is.  This decision is a victory for fairness, the rule of law, and religious freedom. For fa

Washington, D.C. -- The House of Representatives voted this evening to pass the Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act, the "MERICA Act," introduced by Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04). “Proud to see the House vote in favor of the passage of the MERICA Act this evening, a bill that I introduced in order to break our reliance on China for rare earth minerals and instead open up federal lands for their extraction here at home,” commented Rep. Pat Fallon.  “H.R. 3872, better known as the MERICA Act, would amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands (MLAAL)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced legislation to authorize funding for major upgrades at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center–Jefferson Barracks. The bill authorizes up to $1.76 billion to expand care facilities and improve on-site infrastructure at the complex serving veterans from across the St. Louis region, including Metro East Illinois.   “Southern Illinois veterans have given so much for our country, and it’s our responsibility to make sure they get the quality care they have earned,” said Bost. “This funding will help modernize facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2025 Sheehy, Luján Introduce Bill to Provide Free National Parks Passes to Law Enforcement, Wildland Firefighters U.S. SENATE – Senators Tim Sheehy and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act, a bill to provide free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to […]

(Washington, DC) Representative John Carter (TX-31), Co-Chairman of the House Army Caucus, led a letter along with Senators Cornyn and Cruz, and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), calling for an Inspector General to conduct an independent investigation into the handling of disturbing allegations involving Major Blaine McGraw.   “As a former judge and Co-Chair of the House Army Caucus, I find the allegations against Major McGraw to be an egregious breach of the trust placed in him and the oversight failures that allowed him to continue practicing are equally alarming,” said Congressman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2025 Sheehy Nominates Montanans for Service Academies U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy nominated four Montana students for admission to a United States Service Academy. “My wife and I met at the Naval Academy, and we were proud to serve our country, me as a Navy SEAL and Carmen as a Marine. […]

It’s Time to End OPT and Put American Workers First the Daily Signal published my editorial regarding the Optional Practical Training Program (OPT), a little known, unauthorized guest worker program that operates outside the law, undercuts American students, and exposes our nation to significant economic and national-security risks.     For too long, Washington has allowed a massive, unauthorized foreign guest-worker pipeline to operate outside the law, undercut American students, and expose our nation to significant economic and national-security risks. It’s called Optional Practical Tr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), along with Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), introduced the Recycling Technology Innovation Act, critical legislation that finally provides the regulatory clarity needed to unlock innovation in America’s plastics recycling sector and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Advanced recycling technologies take plastic waste and break it down into its original molecular building blocks—materials that can be used again and again to create new products. These technologies are already operating successfully in states

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “As we face the most complex security environment since World War II, the FY26 NDAA delivers on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda and ensures our warfighters are the most ready, lethal, and capable force in the world. At the core of this bill is a fundamental overhaul of the Pentagon’s broken acquisition system. The FY26 NDAA cuts red tape and focuses defense acquisition on

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to fund and support our military, their families, and key national security priorities. "The FY2026 NDAA strengthens our national security, gives the men and women serving our nation the resources they need, and enhances our ability to counter the malign actions of bad actors around the globe," said Rep. LaHood. "With ever-evolving threats and foreign adversaries working every day to undermine the United States, this bill makes certain our military and in

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of the Passage of S. 1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation delivers on President Trump and Republicans’ promise of Peace Through Strength by ensuring the U.S. military remains the most lethal and ready force in the world,” said Babin. “The NDAA revitalizes our defense industrial base, improves the quality of life for our servicemembers with a 4% pay raise, expands cutting-edge technologies, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that strengthens America’s national defense, advances President Trump’s peace through strength agenda, and supports the men and women who serve our nation in uniform. The bill authorizes $900.6 billion for national defense programs, provides a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers, allocates $6 million for Scott Air Force Base hangar improvements, secures our southern border, and ends the woke policies and DEI mandates that have distracted from military

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement regarding S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 312-112 with his support, sending it to the floor of the U.S. Senate, enroute to the President's desk for his signature. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. "The entire state of Georgia plays a key role in implementing President Donal

Washington, D.C. –  Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of fallen letter carrier Jay Larson. "Over his 25 years as a letter carrier, Jay Larson exemplified the best of our Midwestern values and fully embraced his role as a public servant," said Rep. LaHood. "His work ethic and compassion for others during his time with the United States Postal Service were unmatched. I was proud to co-lead this legislation to rename the Harrison

For Immediate Release Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced HR 6508, the NATO Act, to remove the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “NATO is a Cold War relic. We should withdraw from NATO and use that money to defend our own country, not socialist countries,” said Rep. Thomas Massie. “NATO was created to counter the Soviet Union, which collapsed over thirty years ago. Since then, U.S. participation has cost taxpayers trillions of dollars and continues to ris

Congressman Russell Fry Introduces the Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act (KISPA) Washington, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act (KISPA), along with co-lead Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01), establishing a coordinated national effort to better understand the harms minors face online and provide parents, platforms, and policymakers with clear, evidence-based tools to protect kids in the digital age.   Currently, guidance on kids’ online safety comes from a patchwork of platform whitepapers, academic research, state settlemen

The resolution will honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men on the 119th anniversary of its founding Senator Reverend Warnock and Congressman Green are both proud members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Senator Reverend Warnock: “Becoming an Alpha man helped teach me the importance of unyielding passion, […] The post Warnock, Green Introduce Bicameral Resolution Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. appeared first on Reverend Raphael Warnock.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to refederalize the District of Columbia, citing the tragic shooting of two National Guard members and the rapidly deteriorating public-safety situation in the capital. In the letter, Rep. Luna details the circumstances surrounding the killing of U.S. Army Specialist […] The post Rep. Luna Urges President Trump to Refederalize Washington, D.C. in Wake of National Guard Tragedy appeared first on Anna Paulina Luna.