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FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today recognized members of the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment who are mobilizing to Fort Bragg, North […]
Washington, D.C. – 7/18/26… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, released the following statement after the Iranian attack on U.S. service members in Jordan: “My prayers are with the brave American heroes who were killed, and with the service member who remains missing, following today’s Iranian attack on U.S. service members in Jordan. Iran must be held accountable for this escalation. These courageous Americans made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their selfless dedication and unwavering comm
The floods that swept across Reynolds, Iron, and Crawford Counties last week left behind heartbreaking devastation. The National Weather Service...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6963, legislation designating the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the “Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic.” “Rodney Hamilton dedicated his life and career in service to the United States of […] The post Higgins’ Legislation Naming Lafayette VA Clinic after Veteran Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. Passes House first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding his company’s vile treatment of whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams. Ms. Wynn-Williams testified to Senator Hawley’s subcommittee last year that Meta worked with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to silence CCP critics on Meta’s platforms. In retaliation, Meta has moved to gag Ms. Wynn-Williams […] The post Hawley Demands Accountability from Meta for Retaliatory Lawfare Treatment of Whistleblower appeared first on Josh Hawley.
“Investments like these will help ensure northeast Ohio remains at the forefront of manufacturing and innovation for decades to come.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today toured Lubrizol Advanced Materials in Cleveland and joined local manufacturers, business leaders and Case Western Reserve University officials for a roundtable discussion on strengthening northeast Ohio’s manufacturing economy, […]
Washington, D.C. – This week, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) introduced H.R. 9746, the Biomass Facility Construction Act. This legislation would create a tax credit totaling 30% of the cost of construction for biomass facilities and allow them to concurrently receive the existing tax credit for energy produced via biomass. “Our forests are overgrown and in […] The post Rep. Kiley Introduces Bill to Incentivize New Biomass Facilities appeared first on Kevin Kiley.
“Now the Senate has the Opportunity to Finish the Job.” WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune celebrating the bipartisan House vote to pass his Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), a bill to make daylight saving time permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change, and calling on the […]
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Congress Members Seek Accountability in Federal Spending Daily Signal Daniel West | July 17th, 2026 When people think of the rights and responsibilities of a legislator, they typically first imagine lawmaking: the slow and arduous task of crafting laws and policies. Thankfully, some members of Congress are moving beyond a passive view of lawmaking and […] The post The Exceptional Members Backing Accountability in Federal Spending appeared first on Cloud.
By Chris Chase Published July 17, 2026 The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) is calling on the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to ban seafood caught or processed by China, citing concerns over forced labor. CECC Chair Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Co-Chair Representative Christopher Smith (R-New Jersey), along with commissioners Representative Dale Strong (R-Alabama) and Representative Tom Suozzi (D-New York) wrote a letter to Trump calling for an executive order to ban seafood either caught by Chinese-linked vessels or processed in China. “The reason is si
Washington, D.C. – 7/17/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act, legislation to cap federal income taxes for retirees’ government pensions. The tax cap would provide up to $10,000 in relief for individual filers and up to $20,000 for qualifying joint filers in which both spouses receive a State or local government pension. All other income would continue to be taxed under current law, and the cap would apply only to eligible State and local government pension income. “After a lifetime of serving their communities, retired teachers,
Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06)'s Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act advanced through the House Committee on Education and Workforce, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The legislation would transfer responsibility for foreign medical accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), placing the program within the federal agency best equipped to oversee medical education and the healthcare workforce. "President Trump has made it a priority to reduce unnecessary bureaucr
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WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) sent a letter to Chairman Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Acting Attorney General Blanche of the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting information on their continued investigations into politically-motivated proxy advisor firms. The letter comes following President Trump’s signing of Executive Order (EO) 14366 “Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors.” EO 14366 raises concerns about foreign-owned proxy advisor firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass,
Congressman Scott Franklin today welcomed the final federal rule modernizing the nation's outdated standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice, the culmination of his years long bipartisan effort to update a decades old regulation and support Florida's citrus industry. The rule lowers the federal minimum Brix standard for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5 percent to 10 percent, bringing federal policy in line with modern growing conditions. It will help Florida citrus growers make greater use of domestically grown fruit, reduce reliance on imported juice, remove an unnecessary regulator
Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted for H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 217-209. The bill strengthens American diplomacy and national security abroad, cuts foreign aid and counters our adversaries while supporting key allies, and supports education programs abroad like the Fulbright Exchange Program. Rep. Hill said, “House Republicans are bringing sanity back to foreign spending and making sure every dollar we send abroad serves America's national security. Arkansans never a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Alford applauds the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) decision to award the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine up to $160 million in federal funding, following bipartisan advocacy efforts including a letter of support he sent to help secure the investment. Rep. Alford joined colleagues in urging NSF to select the Kansas City region, highlighting its strong workforce, infrastructure and leadership in advanced manufacturing and research. “This is a big win for Missouri’s Fourth District and for America’s futur
A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers and members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) are asking President Trump to issue an Executive Order banning seafood harvested by Chinese-linked vessels or processed in China from entering the United States. The letter was spearheaded by CECC Co-Chair Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Chair Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and signed by fellow CECC Commissioners Reps. Dale Strong (R-AL) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY). In their letter, the lawmakers commend President Trump’s April 2025 Executive Order (EO 14276) to restore American seafood competitiv
WASHINGTON — A new story from The Daily Signal highlights Rep. Ronny Jackson’s (TX-13) work to hold two dominant proxy advisor firms accountable for using their market power to force American companies to implement their woke political agendas. This comes as Rep. Jackson sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson backing the Trump administration's investigation into Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, citing concerns that the firms have used their outsized influence to advance DEI and ESG priorities while en
Washington, DC - Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after working to prevent the Taking Care of America's Veterans Act from advancing to final passage in its current form due to serious concerns over using reductions in certain veterans' disability benefits to pay for other provisions in the bill. "Doing right by our veterans has always been one of my highest priorities, and this bill contains many provisions that I strongly support," said Congressman Van Drew. "But the way it is paid for is unacceptable. It would reduce disability compensation available to veterans who file c
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expanded his investigation into the United States Postal Service (USPS) after Postmaster General David Steiner refused to provide answers for the terrible postal service in Missouri. Senator Hawley questioned USPS’ apparent retention of a New York consulting firm while Missourians’ mail delivery lags, despite Congress passing thePostal Service Reform Act in 2022 to equip the […] The post Hawley Expands Postal Service Investigation, Questions Retention of New York Consultants appeared first on Josh Hawley.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) reintroduced H.R. 9643, the Comment Integrity and Management Act, legislation to protect the federal rulemaking process by requiring agencies to verify that public comments are submitted by humans. Read the bill text here. This legislation responds to the growing usage of artificial intelligence and automated tools to flood agencies with large volumes of computer-generated comments. These tactics dilute the […] The post HigginsReintroduces Legislation to Combat Computer-Generated Comment Abuse in Federal Rulemaking first appeared on Congressma
WASHINGTON–U.S. Representative Greg Steube today introduced the Craft Distilled Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Act of 2026, legislation that gives small, independently owned craft distilleries a pathway to ship their products directly to consumers across state lines. The bill is co-led by Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and is endorsed by the American Craft Spirits Association.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, where urged his colleagues to swiftly confirm Christopher Anderson, President Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia. Anderson has served on Daines’ staff for more than four years. Watch Daines’ full remarks HERE. Daines’ opening remarks: Today I have […] The post Daines in Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Confirm Chris Anderson as U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.
WASHINGTON–U.S. Representative Greg Steube announced today he introduced articles of impeachment against John E. Steele, Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, for high crimes and misdemeanors after he ordered the release of a convicted plane hijacker from ICE detention, disregarding the immediate danger the individual posed to the public and giving the executive branch less than 24 hours to appeal.
Washington, D.C. (Thursday, July 16, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after his legislation to name the Department of Veteran Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, after Colonel Michael H. Boyce (H.R. 5362) passed in the House: “My good friend and well-respected community leader, Colonel Mike H. Boyce, spent much of […]
“The contrast is clear. Democrats stand for high taxes, open borders, and lawlessness. Republicans stand for freedom, liberty, and American greatness. America is worth defending. America is worth celebrating. America is worth fighting for. That’s what Republicans are committed to do. And that’s what the people of Wyoming did over July 4.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – ... Read more The post Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating appeared first on John Barrasso.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Francis Brooke, nominee to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, and Sriprakash Kothari, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in a Senate Finance committee hearing. They discussed the need for federal regulatory framework for digital assets. Watch Daines’ full remarks HERE. Daines discussed the need […] The post Daines Emphasizes Need for Crypto Tax Framework in Senate Finance Committee hearing appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled “Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships.” During this hearing, Rep. Kim highlighted her DOMINANCE Act, which passed the House in June and would establish Energy Security Pacts to align diplomatic, […] The post Rep. Young Kim Pushes to Secure America’s Critical Mineral Supply Chains first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.
WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today issued the following statements after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor’s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act (H.R. 9719), legislation to end the blanket ban on carrying firearms inside buildings on federal lands. Under current policy, law-abiding visitors must disarm before entering facilities such as visitor centers, ranger stations, and restrooms, even if they […] The post Yakym, Fallon Introduce Bill to End Federal Ban on Firearms in Federal Park Buildings appeared first on Rudy Yakym.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 9610 at a hearing of the House Education & Workforce Committee. The bill would transfer the core K-12 education functions out of the Education Department and into the Department […] The post Rep. Kiley Votes Against Dismantling Department of Education appeared first on Kevin Kiley.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) gave his first speech on the Senate Floor this afternoon, highlighting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act as well as his larger mission to pass meaningful permitting reform legislation to help America build again. Remarks as prepared: “Mr. President, for generations, Americans understood that building our critical […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today introduced the Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act to ensure spouses of veterans who died by suicide because of a service-connected disability have access to career counseling and employment services. “When a veteran dies by suicide, the surviving spouse is left to rebuild a life after unimaginable loss. A […]
EMERADO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement marking the 10th anniversary of General Atomics’ operations at GrandSKY: “We’ve built North Dakota into the premier location for […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Finnerty on Newsmax to discuss the debate over birthright citizenship, his Citizenship Act of 2026, and the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “At the end of the day, it’s absurd to think that even any democrat […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald on Fox Business Network to discuss the debate over birthright citizenship and his Citizenship Act of 2026. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “It’s very simple, I am taking a page right out of Justice Kavanaugh’s playbook in his concurring opinion […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America Reports with Gillian Turner on Fox News Channel to discuss the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his Citizenship Act of 2026. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Well, just a couple of weeks ago the Supreme Court released their decision and struck […]
Washington, D.C. – 7/16/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Protecting America’s Food Supply Act, legislation to improve oversight of imported food products by ensuring the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) foreign food inspection program is effectively protecting public health. Specifically, this legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of imported food products to evaluate public health risks, including safety violations, recalls, import volumes, and coordination between the U.S. and foreign regulators. “T
Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) led an amicus brief in Hershey v. Bossier City to protect First Amendment rights and ensure religious persecution doesn’t persist in America. Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06) joined the amicus brief. “Mr. Hershey’s constitutional rights were treated as optional the moment officers decided to ignore them,” said Rep. Moran. “The Fifth Circuit's ruling lets that stand, creating circuit split that leaves citizens with weaker right to free speech and right to religious free exercise which is contrary to the Founders’ intent. The violation of these First Amendment righ