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At the core of the American dream is homeownership. The home is where we grow as families, unwind after a hard day’s work, feel safe and enjoy privacy. Homeownership often changes the lives of struggling families. A big day in my family’s life came several years after my parents divorced, leaving my mother to raise my sister and I in several different apartment complexes before she was able to buy a small house in a good neighborhood. That affected what schools we would go to, the friends we would make and our outlook on life. The friends I made, whose families varied from working class to

Washington, D.C. – 5/29/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Sen. Gillibrand (NY) led 26 of their colleagues in a bipartisan bicameral letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand cancer screening coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) for 9/11 responders and survivors.  The letter specifically advocates for coverage of PSA testing and skin cancer examinations, something residents and the first responder community in the Hudson Valley need easier access to. For years, the WTCHP has provided c

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Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) participated in a business roundtable on Wednesday, co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Beaumont. The discussion brought together business leaders, community stakeholders, and industry representatives from across Southeast Texas to discuss key issues impacting economic growth, including tax policy, infrastructure investment, permitting reform, workforce development, and international trade. “Southeast Texas helps power the American economy,” said Congressman Babin. "From

May 29, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our commun

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Speaker Johnson hosted the "Spirit of Louisiana" Community Awards Ceremony in Bossier City, honoring Congressional Commendation recipients from Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District.  “This is something we look forward to every year, the Spirit of Louisiana Awards. And so, we gave it to some very fitting recipients as you saw, people who have contributed so much to their local communities and to the state and the nation in so many ways,” Speaker Johnson said. "And one of the great joys of being the Representative for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District is

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined over twenty of her colleagues on a resolution to recognize the mental health crisis facing America's agricultural producers and workforce. According to the National Rural Health Association, the suicide rate among farmers is 3.5 times higher than the general population. This bill would designate May 29th of this year as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day," recognizing the unique pressures faced by farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers across the country and raising awareness about the resources available to those in need. "

Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Legislation to Modernize Drug Testing and Reduce Animal Experiments  Builds on Buchanan’s FDA Modernization Act 2.0 Law to Accelerate Safer, More Humane Drug Development  WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, celebrated the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, […]

MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today outlined his efforts to advance a multi-purpose recreation site in southwest Minot benefitting a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Hoeven has […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, alongside Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), Dusty Johnson (R-SD-AL), Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Darin LaHood (R-IL-16), Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Mike Bost (R-IL-12), […]

LEWISBURG, WV – Recently, Senator Jim Justice spoke at the Annual GameChanger Dinner and applauded GameChanger being named Advocate of the Year by CADCA. “It has been an absolute blessing to be with GameChanger right from the very start. We’ve had so many good folks pour their heart and soul into this, all because we know our kids […]

McCLUSKY, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today honored Elsie Reiswig, a 103-year-old World War II “Rosie the Riveter” from McClusky, North Dakota, by presenting her with the Rosie the Riveter […]

Two-Day Summit to Convene Nation’s Top Defense, Industrial, Energy, and Technology Leaders on the One-Year Anniversary of Historic Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced that he will host the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July […]

As Military Appreciation Month draws to a close, I want to thank all members of the United States military and their families for the sacrifices they have made in the line of duty. These brave men and women have given everything to defend our great nation and the freedoms that we cherish.  In particular, I want to commend Major James Capers Jr. of Bishopville, South Carolina, for his unprecedented valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Major Capers demonstrated extraordinary courage, risking his life in order to save his fellow Marines while he was seriously wou

Brownsville, KY – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) were joined by local and state leaders in Brownsville, KY, to celebrate the recently secured nearly $30 million in federal and state funding to support much-needed upgrades for the Edmonson County Water District. The two leaders were joined by State Senator David Givens (SD-09), State Representative Michael Meredith (HD-19), Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, and former Edmonson County Water District General Manager Kevin Shaw.  “It was an honor to play a part in securing $14 million in funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $883,097 grant. The funding supports research into drug use and addiction risk. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I support the delivery of knowledge, tools and resources to better inform local communities of the risks of substance use disorder and addiction.   “This HHS grant for more than $880,000 helps Virginia Tech study risk factors that affect adolescents and provide relevant information for scientists and communities to consider.”

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., based in Jonesville, Virginia, a grant of $1,122,356. The funding supports Stone Mountain Health Services and its black lung clinic program. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “As the only federally funded Black Lung Clinic in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Stone Mountain Health Services is a critical health care provider in our region. “This HHS grant for more than $1.1 million helps this community health care center deli

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his commitment to work across the aisle for the benefit of our nation’s Service members and Veterans, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) has introduced the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026.  Congressman Hamadeh's bill is co-sponsored by fellow Congressmen Don Bacon (NE-02), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Don Davis (NC-01), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19).  “As part of my unwavering commitment to America’s military heroes and keeping my promise to improve service members’ lives, I introduced legislation authorizing a fuel discount at military exchange pumps to l

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the introduction of legislation designating the post office located at 200 1st Avenue SE in Austin, Minnesota, as the “John Madden Memorial Post Office.” John Madden, born in Austin in 1936, was a Super Bowl-winning, nationally renowned head coach in the National Football League (NFL). After […] The post Finstad Introduces Legislation to Designate Austin Post Office as the “John Madden Memorial Post Office”  first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Bill Assesses Link Between Acts of Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence  WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, joined Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) to introduce the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 8911). Their bill would study the link between acts of animal cruelty and violence against others to prevent those convicted of […]

“Ohio continues to lead the way with innovation that moves our state forward.” YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined business leaders for a tour of the Youngstown Business Incubator & Innovation Hub and roundtable discussion with Mahoning Valley business leaders to discuss issues impacting Ohio’s business community. “Ohio continues to lead the […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven met Thursday with Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, in preparation for Duffey’s review of Minot Air Force Base (MAFB). Hoeven outlined […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging him not to act on his proposal to remove U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) agents from airports in sanctuary cities.    You can read the letter here. ### The post Rep. Kiley Sends Letter to DHS Secretary on Proposal to Pull CBP Out of Sanctuary City Airports appeared first on Kevin Kiley.