Press Releases

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) applauded $152 million in state funding to support runway and taxiway upgrades at Selfridge Air National Guard Base ahead of the arrival of the new F-15EX fighter mission.  "Selfridge is a critical component of America's national defense and a massive economic engine for Michigan," Chairwoman McClain said. "The F-15EX mission was an important upgrade to our airspace capabilities, but now we need to finish the job. Republicans are making sure Selfridge has the runway, infrastructure, and support needed to keep America dom

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act. The bill would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edinburg, Texas, native Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. The legislation seeks to honor Sekula's courageous service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Lance Corporal Sekula was the first Edinburg native to be killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was just 18 years old when he died on April 1, 2004, after sustaining injuries from enemy fire in Iraq. A proud Marine, Sekula had turned down an agricultu

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a joint press conference with other members of the Florida delegation following the indictment of Raúl Castro. Congressman Byron Donalds commended President Trump and the Department of Justice for its indictment of Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft that killed three American citizens.  "This is a day of justice for the Cuban people. This is a day of justice for Cuban-Americans in Florida and all across the United States of America. For more than 60 y

Two bills targeting Medicare hospice fraud and COVID-era unemployment fraud clear committee.

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. This bill includes funding for U.S. Capitol operations, the Library of Congress, and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership. Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, released the following statement on the bill’s passage out of full committee markup. “After months of hard work preparing the Fiscal Year 2027 bill as Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, I’m proud to see it advance out of f

Bipartisan legislation passed Oversight Committee 40-0, corrects CBP error, and adds accountability safeguards WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced that his bipartisan U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, introduced with Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform unanimously by a vote of 40-0. The legislation corrects a CBP error that caused certain officers to lose enhanced retirement benefits they were promised and planned around. The bill restores those benefi

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act has cleared another major legislative hurdle following passage out of the full House Appropriations Committee. The bill contains more than $120 million in funding victories for Texas’ 14th Congressional District, which includes: $100 million for the Sabine-Neches Waterway construction project to continue the deepening and expansion of one of the nation’s most critical energy export corridors. $12.7 million for Galve

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will receive $8,777,683 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Infrastructure Grant program. The funding will support the construction of the new 3,800-foot Taxiway R to help strengthen airport operations. "Atlantic City International Airport is one of the most important economic engines in South Jersey, and this investment is going to help ensure it continues growing and competing for years to come," said Congressman Van Drew. "At the same time, my offi