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Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act Passes House in Bipartisan Vote Click here to watch Buchanan’s House floor speech on the Sunshine Protection Act. WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after his Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), a bill to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change, passed the House in a bipartisan vote: “Today, the House […]

Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it, two bipartisan pieces of legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) — the TRUST Act and the HOME Expansion Act — are now law, after the legislation’s inclusion in the final version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the House and Senate. About […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, participated in a hearing titled “The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report” with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. During the hearing, Rep. Kim raised questions on affordability for consumers and small businesses, and expanding payment companies’ access to Federal Reserve infrastructure. She also raised the treatment of workforce housing investments under […] The post Rep. Young Kim Discusses Federal Reserve Monetary Policy with Chairman Kevin Warsh first appeared

Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Release Records Showing Jack Smith’s Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe WASHINGTON – Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigative team obtained and reviewed text messages from White House personnel, including messages to and from 44 Members of Congress, as part of the Biden Department of Justice’s […] The post Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Release Records Showing Jack Smith’s Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Birthright Citizenship Limits for Aliens and Illegal Migrants (CLAIM) Act, legislation to...

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements regarding new developments in the Arctic Frost case, in which he and other senators’ personal text messages were illegally acquired by former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The post Hawley Slams Biden DOJ for Illegally Obtaining His Text Messages in Trump Probe appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, with support from Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, advancing key priorities for Southeastern North Carolina, including Surf City’s federal beach renourishment project and multiple flood reduction studies for local communities. The bill unanimously passed the committee and now awaits a vote by the full House. "The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 makes critical investments across Southeastern North Carolina, protecting homes and businesse

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled “FY27 BIS Budget: The AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office” with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Under Secretary Kessler testified on BIS’s role in enforcing U.S. export controls […] The post Rep. Young Kim Confronts Export Control Gaps in the AI Arms Race with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Banks, Cloud Lead House GOP Members In Charge to Urge White House to Enact Grant Transparency Rule to Block Woke Activism Funding Daily Signal Pedro Rodriguez | July 14th, 2026 Citing the “network” of liberal activists funded by President Joe Biden’s administration, 34 Republican lawmakers are urging the Office of Management and Budget to finalize a proposed […] The post Banks, Cloud Lead House GOP Members In Charge to Urge White House to Enact Grant Transparency Rule to Block Woke Activism Funding appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led a bicameral comment letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought supporting the administration’s proposed rule updating federal funds disbursement to better ensure taxpayer dollars are spent in accordance with the Constitution and federal law. The proposed rule would work to prevent federal funds from supporting organizations and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today delivered remarks honoring the life, legacy, and impact of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The post Barrasso Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) secured the inclusion of his AI OVERWATCH Act in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ensuring that the chips powering the next generation of artificial intelligence strengthen American innovation and national security. The AI OVERWATCH Act codifies President Trump’s restrictions on exports of the most advanced AI Chips to foreign adversaries. Sen. Jim Banks […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) applauded L3Harris Technologies’ selection by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) to produce 18 Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 (AMDT3) satellites supporting President Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative. The satellites will be manufactured in part at L3Harris’ expanded space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, supporting Hoosier jobs […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) chaired a joint subcommittee hearing “Helping American Businesses Win Abroad: Strengthening U.S. Commercial Diplomacy.” As Chair of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee, she argues that commercial diplomacy is foreign policy and calls for bold structural reforms to better compete with China. Watch remarks HERE or read […] The post Rep. Young Kim Chairs Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Strengthening U.S. Commercial Diplomacy first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, released the following statement after the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced awards to 12 U.S. teams for Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines). As Chairman of the subcommittee with jurisdiction over NSF, Senator Budd successfully advocated for the Carolinas […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement celebrating the National Science Foundation’s selection of the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, which is led by West Virginia University (WVU) in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and more than 60 regional partners, to be one of 12 National Science Foundation Regional Innovation […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor honoring the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham following his passing. Hoeven remembered Graham as a […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Angus King (I-ME), and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) today introduced a proposal to initiate Congressional action on Social Security. The Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMISE) Act follows the release of the Social […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with CVS Caremark to drive down patients’ out-of-pocket costs, increase transparency, and ensure community pharmacies are treated fairly, saving patients and consumers up to $13 billion over ten years: “When Congress passed my pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) legislation, we sent a clear message that their days of abusing patients are over. The FTC is continuing that mission by holding bad actors accountable and ensuring patients, not profits,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (OH-14) questioned Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request, including security concerns and the need for increased funding in FY 2027. The hearing marked the Supreme Court’s first […] The post Joyce Holds Hearing with Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Coney Barrett on FY27 Budget Request appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released a survey seeking input from Idahoans regarding the management and use of federal lands within the state of Idaho and the role of local communities in responsible stewardship. “Feedback from this survey is intended to ensure Idahoans have a voice and seat at the table as policy in Washington, D.C., […] The post Fulcher Issues Federal Land Management Survey, Encourages Idahoans to Participate first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Ingraham Angle alongside Byron York on Fox News Channel to discuss the impact and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “He was such a legend, one of a kind… he actually cared, he was actually passionate about President […]

“I was proud to advocate for this project because it aligns with our state’s strengths and America’s priorities.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Case Western Reserve University’s Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology (NEO-SMART) initiative as one of just 12 recipients […]

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant. This funding will support the completion of municipal waterline to serve households in Lee and Scott Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Potable water is an important resource for Southwest Virginia communities. “This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Lee County construct new waterline service for the residents of the Flower Gap and Fairview areas in Lee and Scott Counties.” BACKGROUND According to ARC, the name of this project is the Flower Gap – Fairview Wat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 14, 2026…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. He is an original cosponsor of the bill, which prohibits credit card companies and other entities from implementing Merchant Category Codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers. Congressman Womack said, “The right to bear arms is a fundamental freedom for every law-abiding American. The use of Merchant Category Codes to unconstitutionally track firearm purchases remains a radical, left-wing endeavor

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson joined Leader Scalise, Chairwoman McClain, and Rep. Carlos Gimenez – whose family fled communism in Cuba – in highlighting the horrors of socialism and communism. Speaker Johnson also addressed the rise of anti-American, communist candidates currently taking over the Democrat Party. “This philosophy has led to the murder of tens of millions of innocent people in the 20th century alone. It is a nightmare and is a trail to certain death. And that's why we're speaking in such stark terms, because we ne

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL). “Every Idahoan I’ve spoken to dreads the seasonal time change,” said Rep. Simpson. “Over the years, it has become increasingly clear that making this change will benefit farmers, outdoor recreationists, employers, and even public safety. The vast majority of Americans support locking the clock, and the Sunshine Prot

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to fund technologies that recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams advanced out of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. The "Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative (EMRTAI) Authorization Act", co-led by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01), would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to broaden and authorize the EMRTAI program to identify, evaluate, and support the recovery of critical minerals from contaminated land and waste

GAINESVILLE, GA — Over the weekend, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) recognized World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Ken Schubring as a Special Georgian of the Ninth to honor his courageous service. At 104 years old, Retired U.S. Army Captain Ken Schubring is one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors. He enlisted at just 17 years old, serving in combat from the first day of World War II to the very last. On Saturday, Congressman Clyde attended Habersham County’s America 250 Celebration in Clarkesville. During the patriotic event, Rep. Clyde delivered remarks highlighting Captai

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that federal funds will support communities in Southwest Virginia impacted from Hurricane Helene. The breakdown of grants includes: $3.5 million for Giles County to support the repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement of disaster-damaged homes for low- and moderate-income households $3.5 million for Washington County to support the repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement of disaster-damaged homes for low- and moderate-income households $322,712 for Town of Fries (Grayson County) to support the installation of a generat

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Utah federal delegation welcomes President Trump’s action modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. This decision represents a return to an appropriate application of the Antiquities Act as Congress intended. When Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, it authorized presidents to protect historic and scientific objects by […] The post Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump’s Monument Proclamation appeared first on Burgess Owens.

Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act to Receive House Vote Tomorrow WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement ahead of the House floor vote tomorrow on his Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), a bill to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change: “My bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act will bring us one step closer to ending the outdated and unpopular practice of changing our clocks twice […]

NEW ULM, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Mankato with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and southern Minnesota veterans. Congressman Finstad and Secretary Collins heard directly from southern Minnesota’s veteran community, discussing how Congress can increase access to VA healthcare and enhance benefits. While in […] The post Finstad Hosts Roundtable Discussion with VA Secretary, Southern Minnesota Veterans first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Banks uses Wong Kim Ark exceptions to deny birthright citizenship to birth tourists and children of illegal immigrants Click the here to read the full story from Fox News Digital or read below. EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Jim Banks will introduce legislation Monday aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and birth tourists by defining them as children of […]

Freedom Caucus presses House leadership for a vote to make Trump’s border policies law Washington Times George Caldwell | July 13th, 2026 The House Freedom Caucus wants the chamber’s GOP leaders to tee up a vote to codify President Trump’s immigration policies before the midterm elections in November, giving Republicans a major win by ensuring […] The post Freedom Caucus presses House leadership for a vote to make Trump’s border policies law appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Citizenship Act of 2026 to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and birth tourists. The legislation codifies President Trump’s January 20, 2025 Executive Order declaring that the United States is under invasion by illegal aliens. The bill responds to President Trump’s call for Congress to act on […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Senate reconvenes, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is continuing his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration by cosponsoring three pieces of legislation to strengthen immigration enforcement, protect American workers, and close the loopholes that fueled the border invasion under President Biden.  These bills would require all employers to verify new hires are […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Gillian Turner on Fox News Sunday to discuss the impact and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and the ongoing strikes and negotiations in Iran. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “I met Lindsey Graham about a dozen years ago when […]

GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) invited Georgians throughout the Ninth District to participate in “America 250: Through Our Eyes,” a community photo exhibit in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. “As we continue celebrating America 250 this year, I’m excited to invite my fellow Northeast Georgians to capture and share images depicting what our country and this major milestone means to them,” said Clyde. “I encourage folks to take part in this unique opportunity, and I look forward to seeing everyone’s patriotic photos.” America 250: Through Our Eyes | How to Partici

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) officially announced his candidacy to serve as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Jackson brings decades of military service and national security leadership to the race. A retired United States Navy Rear Admiral with 25 years of service, he currently serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, where he oversees some of the nation's most important defense and intelligence capabilities. He also currently serves as a member of the House Permanent Select Comm

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $1,203,957 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support repairs to a 160-feet long and 14-feet wide bridge in Damascus, Virginia, that was lifted off its foundations and washed downstream as a result of intense flooding from Hurricane Helene. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Hurricane Helene’s impact continues to be felt in Virginia’s Ninth District. “This FEMA grant for more

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Freedom to Build Act to lower housing costs and eliminate the "bureaucrat tax", the hidden cost per new build caused by regulatory delays and red tape. The Freedom to Build Act directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a voluntary "Freedom to Build" designation for localities nationwide. This initiative recognizes and rewards communities that make regulatory reforms. Certified localities will receive priority consideration for existing HUD housing grants. "Government overregulation has created a

Washington, D.C. — The Utah federal delegation welcomes President Trump's action modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. This decision represents a return to an appropriate application of the Antiquities Act as Congress intended. When Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, it authorized presidents to protect historic and scientific objects by reserving only "the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected." The law was never intended to place millions of acres under monument designation w