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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and eight Senate colleagues expressed strong disapproval of the Trump Administration’s resurrection of one of the country’s most draconian and discriminatory immigration policies: forcing immigrants to register with the federal government and carry proof of their registration at […] The post Padilla, Colleagues Slam Draconian Immigration Registration Order appeared first on Senator Alex Padilla.

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today introduced the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to acquire around 6,100 acres of land along the western boundary of the park: “Big Bend National Park […] The post Cornyn, Luján, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park appeared first on Senator Cornyn.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement after supporting H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. “I supported the continuing resolution to keep our government open today. Our fiscal year starts October 1st, and we need to immediately start the appropriations process for the next fiscal year so we don’t end up in this situation again," Rep. Scott said. ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement after attending President Donald J. Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: "President Trump has delivered on his promise to secure our borders and halt the flow of deadly fentanyl and cartels into our country. His administration is also exposing and eliminating tax dollar abuse. I look forward to continuing to work with the administration to advance national and global security." ###

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) recently announced the Eighth District's 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winners at a ceremony at Houston County High School. Houston County High School students Micheal Do and Hieu Tran won first place with their app Signify, which generates a real-time translation of American Sign Language (ASL) to English. "I am always blown away by the creativity and talent of our young constituents, and I congratulate our App Challenge winners on their amazing accomplishment," Rep. Scott said. "I encourage all students to participate in the up

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. participated in the nomination hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the Department of Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee yesterday. Senator Marshall questioned McMahon on topics including biological boys in girls’ sports, combating antisemitism on college campuses, […] The post Senator Marshall to Secretary of Education Nominee Linda McMahon: How Do We Right the Ship of America’s Education System? appeared first on Senator Roger Marshall.

TIFTON, Ga.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced that his office is taking submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students (9-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in the Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to participate. The winning entry will be displayed in the United States Capitol for a year alongside artwork from every congressional district across the country. Artwork submitted must be original in concept, design, and execution, no larger than 26” x 26” x 4”, and can be in the form of paintings (oil, acrylics, watercolo

Last week, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced the Regulations Evaluated to Determine the Anticipated Price and Effect Act (RED TAPE) Act to rein in bureaucratic spending. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Co-Chair of the DOGE Caucus, Congressman Sessions is committed to preventing government agencies from wasteful spending on non-monetized or unqualified factors.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) was renamed the Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit for the 119th Congress. "I'm honored to continue serving as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee under Chairman GT Thompson's leadership," Rep. Scott said. "I look forward to working with the Trump Administration and my colleagues in Congress to pass a Farm Bill that works for production agriculture and to rectify many of the policies that make it more difficult for t

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) today witnessed President Donald Trump’s historic swearing in for his second term in office.    “President Trump’s speech today gave the American people hope. Hope that we will once again make our national security a top priority so that our citizens will not live in fear. Hope that we will restore our economy so that families have relief at the grocery store and the gas pumps. Hope that the American dream will live on for generations to come.”     ###

Today, Chairman James Comer (KY-01) announced Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will continue to serve as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. This is a role that Chairman Sessions held during the 118th Congress.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) announced today that he will be chairing the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee.  CREDIT: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, August 2023 Singapore CODEL.  DesJarlais was tapped to lead the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces for the 119th U.S. Congress. This committee deals with Department of Defense and Department of Energy policies related but not limited to: strategic deterrence, strategic stability, nuclear weapons, missile defense, and space.    “I am also excited to announce my ne

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) was sworn into the 119th United States Congress today, January 3rd, 2024.   “I want to thank the good people of Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District for entrusting to me the privilege to serve our great district. I look forward to working to advance President-elect Trump’s agenda to make life better for all Americans,” said Rep. DesJarlais.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) today in introducing the Modern Firearms Safety Act, which would prohibit states from enforcing handgun rosters. These lists of pre-approved handguns require manufacturers to include costly features like microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms, preventing law-abiding citizens from […] The post Marshall, Risch Introduce Bill to Ban Handgun Rosters appeared first on Senator Roger Marshall.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Representatives Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Mike Simpson (R-ID) sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide necessary federal assistance to the Wyoming Department of Transportation as it works to […] The post Barrasso, Lummis, Risch, Crapo, Hageman, Simpson Urge U.S. Department of Transportation to Swiftly Aid Wyoming in Repairing Teton Pass Following Landslide appeared first on Senator Cynthia Lummis.

Sen. Ossoff’s bipartisan law with Sen. Marsha Blackburn will toughen penalties on websites and social media companies that fail to report crimes against children Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation is now law. Today, President Biden signed into law Sens. Ossoff and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)’s […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to update its lead poisoning prevention measures to reflect modern science and ensure that families and children living in federally-assisted housing are protected from the devastating consequences of […] The post Young, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning appeared first on Senator Young.

Raises servicemember pay by 5.2% Advances long-term future of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, and Barry M. Goldwater Range Today, Senate Armed Services Committee member and 25-year Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly announced that he secured major Arizona and national security priorities in the final version of the 2024 fiscal year defense bill. The […] The post Kelly Secures Key Arizona and National Security Priorities in Final Passage of Annual Defense Bill appeared first on Senator Mark Kelly.

Raises servicemember pay by 5.2% Advances long-term future of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, and Barry M. Goldwater Range Today, Senate Armed Services Committee member and 25-year Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly announced that he secured major Arizona and national security priorities in the final version of the 2024 fiscal year defense bill. The […] The post Kelly Secures Key Arizona and National Security Priorities in Final Passage of Annual Defense Bill appeared first on Senator Mark Kelly.

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RIVERSIDE, CA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.-39), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, hosted a roundtable conversation with local veterans highlighting the Honoring our PACT Act, which expands Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to those exposed to toxic substances, ahead of the August 9th deadline for backdated compensation. Padilla and Takano were joined by local VA representatives to share […] The post Padilla, Takano Highlight Upcoming PACT Act Benefits Deadline appeared first on Senator Alex Padilla.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) are welcoming the announcement that the Department of the Air Force has selected Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. as the preferred location for Space Delta 11, a new training mission that will fall under the U.S. Space Force Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). “Landing the […] The post Heinrich, Luján Welcome Air Force Decision to Make Kirtland AFB the Preferred Location For Space Delta 11 appeared first on Senator Ben Ray Luján.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) are welcoming the announcement that the Department of the Air Force has selected Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. as the preferred location for Space Delta 11, a new training mission that will fall under the U.S. Space Force Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). “While […] The post Heinrich, Luján Welcome Air Force Decision to Make Kirtland AFB the Preferred Location For Space Delta 11 appeared first on Senator Ben Ray Luján.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S Senate passed a bipartisan measure authored by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. to nullify the Biden Administration’s public charge rule that lowers the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) citizenship standards for legal immigrants. This rule reduces the types of taxpayer-funded federal benefits – such as food stamps, housing vouchers, […] The post Senate Passes Sen. Marshall Measure to Uphold High Standards for American Citizenship appeared first on Senator Roger Marshall.

(Washington, D.C., March 29, 2023) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined the Sean Hannity Radio Show ahead of his resolution terminating the COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration passing the U.S. Senate. The Senator also provide an update on his investigation into the origins of COVID-19. You may click HERE or on the image below to […] The post ICYMI: Sen. Marshall to Sean Hannity: Why Go to Work when Joe Biden’s COVID National Emergency is in Effect? appeared first on Senator Roger Marshall.

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In 1974, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear was on the brink of extinction. An estimated 136 roamed the habitat and were rapidly disappearing. The decision to add the grizzly bear to the Endangered Species List saved the species, and it is almost a perfect example of an Endangered Species Act success story. Almost.  The year […] The post Managing the Bears appeared first on Senator Cynthia Lummis.

This week, I reintroduced the Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources (POWER) Act in the Senate. This was one of the first bills I introduced in the 117th Congress to push back on the Biden administration’s attempts to stifle Wyoming’s energy and mineral industries. When President Biden took office, one of his first executive orders attempted to […] The post Protecting Wyoming’s Energy and Mining Industries appeared first on Senator Cynthia Lummis.

As the Chair of the Senate Western Caucus for the 118th Congress, it is my priority to defend and promote the Wyoming way of life. Our experiences out west are unique, and I’m honored to lead this group to advance policies that improve the lives of people in Wyoming.   My friend Senator John Barrasso started […] The post Taking the Reins on the Senate Western Caucus appeared first on Senator Cynthia Lummis.

With all that is going on in the world, leave it to the Biden Administration to take aim at … home appliances. Recent reports circulated that the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering banning gas stoves — a move to push the Biden Administration’s anti-American energy agenda by banning an everyday appliance people in […] The post Gas Stoves and Government Overreach appeared first on Senator Cynthia Lummis.

FTX’s legal advisors pre-collapse, Sullivan & Cromwell, have asked to be appointed to oversee investigation into collapse WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Thom Tillis, Elizabeth Warren, and Cynthia Lummis urged Judge John Dorsey, who is overseeing the FTX bankruptcy case, to appoint an independent examiner to oversee the investigation into FTX’s collapse. In a […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Thom Tillis, Elizabeth Warren, and Cynthia Lummis urged Judge John Dorsey, who is overseeing the FTX bankruptcy case, to appoint an independent examiner to oversee the investigation into FTX’s collapse. In a letter sent this week, the senators highlight the apparent conflict of interest of Sullivan & Cromwell, the […]

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Camp Hale and Tenmile Range will be protected as the ‘Camp Hale – Continental Divide National Monument’ LEADVILLE, Colo.– U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper today lauded President Biden’s intent to designate Camp Hale a national monument during an event at the historic site. The designation comes after numerous organizations, towns, counties and businesses in the area, […]