Press Releases

Senator McCormick backs critical transportation investment to improve safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen regional economic growth in Western Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urging the Department of Transportation to give full and favorable consideration to Butler County’s application for funding through the Nationally […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) applauds the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville. The grant will support a $32 million expansion that will modernize the port, strengthen Indiana’s manufacturing economy, and improve freight movement across the Ohio River. The project is the […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News Channel to discuss updates from the War in Iran, including recent strikes, the end of the ceasefire, and continued enforcement actions to ensure safe passage of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Click the image above to watch full interview. Key Excerpts: Sen. […]

SUFSIDE BEACH, S.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) sent a letter to Major General Robin B. Stilwell, Adjutant General of the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG), demanding SCNG to drop their investigation into the eight Apache helicopter pilots who participated in the 2026 Salute from the Shore. During the event, the pilots conducted flyovers along the South Carolina coast from Cherry Grove to Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Pawleys Island in the Seventh Congressional District. The flyovers continued from Charleston down to Beaufort. According to reports, as soon as the pi

SCOTUS issued a catastrophic ruling on birthright citizenship — supercharging the incentive for illegal aliens to come here. It's more important than ever to codify Trump’s border security wins. End the magnets for illegal immigration and block a future radical Democrat from flooding our country.

By ANCA Published July 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission convened back-to-back hearings on June 3 and June 30 documenting Turkey’s political imprisonment of dissidents, its denial of the Armenian Genocide, and its continued occupation of areas in the north of Cyprus. Witnesses called on Congress and the administration to expand Global Magnitsky sanctions against Turkish officials, designate Turkey a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom violations, place Turkey on the Financial Action Task Force blacklist and reject Turkey’s reintegration into the

Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the recent vandalism of the June Fourth Massacre Memorial Museum in El Monte, California, as a potential act of transnational repression. According to public reporting, unknown individuals broke into the Museum shortly before the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre—which occurred on June 4th, 1989—wher

Washington, D.C. – 7/9/26… This week, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chair of the Democratic AI Commission, are continuing their bipartisan effort to strengthen safeguards around artificial intelligence and protect the integrity of the 2026 elections, this week urging federal agencies to coordinate their response to emerging AI-related risks. In a letter sent to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Election Commission (FEC), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the lawmakers called on the a

By Nick Mordowanec Published July 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM EDT Two House lawmakers are calling on the federal government to step in following reported vandalism of a California museum. Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chair of the House Select Committee on China, sent a letter on Wednesday to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the recent vandalism of the June Fourth Massacre Memorial Museum in El Monte, Calif., as a potential act of transnatio

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, three research related grants worth $652,113. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $385,103 to support research related to biomedical research and research training $169,983 to support alcohol research $97,027 to support animal model research for veterinarians In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Virginia Tech is a leading visionary across diverse fields of scientific research. “These HHS grants fo

News: Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) are urging four federal agencies to address potential election-integrity threats posed by artificial intelligence, including the spreading of inaccurate or biased information. In a new letter, the bipartisan duo called for “the development and deployment of appropriate monitoring and mitigation capabilities” and pushed for deeper “engagement with major AI companies” to get a better grasp on safety, testing and identifying bias. Their letter, which was sent on Tuesday, went to the Justice and Homeland Security departments, along with

PUNTA GORDA, FL — Rep. Greg Steube joined Senator Ashley Moody today in Punta Gorda to announce the recovery of $1.8 billion in delayed FEMA disaster reimbursements statewide, including approximately $64 million headed to Charlotte County. This historic achievement is largely possible thanks to the Trump Administration’s efforts to clear FEMA’s disaster reimbursement backlog.

The Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge Aims to Implement Better Dietary Options for Patients WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s announcement of the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge to encourage hospitals to […]

Rep. Cloud to Newsmax: Senate Must Pass SAVE America Act Newsmax Solange Reyner | July 8th, 2026 Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, urged the Senate on Wednesday to quickly pass the SAVE America Act, arguing lawmakers should not allow procedural hurdles to delay what he called one of the nation’s most popular pieces of legislation. Appearing […] The post Rep. Cloud to Newsmax: Senate Must Pass SAVE America Act appeared first on Cloud.

HUNTINGTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Marshall Health Network – Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, where he met with patients, families, and caregivers to hear firsthand about their experiences and learn more about the specialized care the hospital provides. “It was really special getting to spend time with these kids and their families today. You hear […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, joined Bianca Across the Nation on Newsmax to discuss Steak ‘n Shake’s new public-private partnership to promote VA benefits and services and make it easier for veterans to become business owners. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Right now we have the most pro-veteran president that we’ve […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, Steak ‘n Shake, and Northeast Indiana veterans to announce a new public-private partnership to promote VA benefits and services and make it easier for veterans to become business owners. As part of the public-private partnership the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Steak ’n Shake have signed a […]

Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued two designations naming several Arizona counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought conditions. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) applauded the decisions given the historic dry conditions impacting the Southwest. The determinations were made...

Daines Sent Letter of Support for Grant in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the “Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development” (BUILD) Grant that was awarded to Missoula County to repair the Glacier Creek Bridge in Condon. “Big news for Missoula County- the U.S. Department […] The post Daines Lauds $3 Million DOT Grant to Repair the Glacier Creek Bridge appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Washington, DC – Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) applauded the announcement of Vance Air Force Base (AFB) as the fourth T-7A Main Operating Base. The Air Force will replace T-38C aircraft at Vance AFB with T-7A deliveries. The Department of the Air Force (DAF) will support all aspects of the T-7A recapitalization, including the construction and upgrades to […] The post Rep. Lucas Applauds Vance Air Force Base’s Selection as Home for New USAF Training System appeared first on Frank Lucas.

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million grant to replace three bridges spanning the Red River, including two […]

The recruitment and announcement of Octapharma’s $1.5 billion investment and 1,500+ jobs coming to Rock Hill is good for the city, York County, and the state of South Carolina. I encourage York County Council and the City of Rock Hill to come together and reach a fair, equitable deal that benefits all constituents. Elected officials are required to lead and work together for the betterment of their community, and I look forward to both sides coming together to get this agreement across the finish line.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $432,132 grant. The funding supports research into medicines that enhance brain fluid flow and alleviate neuroinflammation. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg campus leads an institution in Virginia’s Ninth District to advance research and improve human health. “This HHS grant for more than $432,000 helps the College dev

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields. Students will have until October 26, 2026, to submit their app. Information about the Congressional App Challenge, including how to apply, can be found on the Congressman's website by clicking here. "Each year, I am incredibly impressed by the creativity and technical talent displayed by students across Texas-1

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that more than $27 million in Federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants have been awarded to two critical infrastructure projects in Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District. The grants include $22.1 million for the Mississippi Department of Transportation to expand truck parking and improve freight technology along the Interstate 10 corridor in Hancock County, as well as $5 million for the City of D'Iberville to improve the Mallett Road Multimodal Corridor in Harrison County. "These investments are a major wi

NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has nominated four southern Minnesota students to the nation’s service academies, all of whom have accepted appointments to their respective institutions. Individuals nominated by Rep. Finstad include: Brady Arneson, Minnesota Connections Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Aidan Moeller, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial […] The post Finstad Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominees first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

“The facilities Administrator Zeldin and I visited today are prime examples of how Ohio innovation and manufacturing are driving our economy forward.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin for a visit to Revive Environmental Technology in Columbus and Kenworth Truck Manufacturing in Chillicothe. “Ohio makes […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick urging the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect American innovation from Chinese companies that are using AI to scrape U.S. patent applications and accelerate the theft of American intellectual property.  The letter warns that Chinese companies are increasingly leveraging […]

ELKINS, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a visit to his Veterans Mobile Office Hours at the Elkins VFW. “As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we also ought to remember the folks who fought to protect it. Our veterans have given so much for this country, and the very least we can […]

“Ohio is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and I was honored to host Secretary Collins to show firsthand how our state supports our troops during and after their service.” DAYTON, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins at the Dayton […]

By: Matthew Foldi, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Reporter Read the story on the Washington Reporter site here. Sen. Alan Armstrong (R., Okla.) is the Upper Chamber’s newest member, but he told the Washington Reporter in a lengthy interview focused on his permitting reform work that becoming a senator wasn’t exactly in his long term plans. “Never in my career” […]

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. In conversations with Clinch Valley Health President & CEO Peter Mulkey as well as hospital officials and staff, Chairman Griffith received updates on the hospital, services to local patients and rural health care. “As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, I collect perspectives from medical professionals on rural health care access. My tour of the Clinch Valley Medical Center helped me gather such input from dedicat

Washington, D.C. – 7/7/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter to House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman urging him to reject any effort to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as the Committee considers legislation to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Chairman Westerman’s support, and strong bipartisan support in Congress, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) permanently funded LWCF, fulfilling a 60-year promise by ensuring that $900 million in annual offshore oil and gas receipts are

Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced a resolution to remove Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for abuse of her judicial authority. Congressman Hamadeh alleges that Sooknanan abused the power entrusted to her when she issued an injunction that halted President Trump’s SAVE program, "substituting the judgment of a single unelected judge for that of the duly elected Executive Branch." "Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan’s egregious overreaching ruling blocking President Trump’s common-sense effort to verify the

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $4,446,323 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “People Incorporated helps serve communities in Southwest Virginia. “This grant for more than $4.4 million helps People Incorporated deliver head start and early head start services to local families in our region.” BACKGROUND According to its website, People Incorporated of Virginia offers early head start service

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 10-21, 2026. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Iosco, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Manistee, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wexford counties. Assistance can include grants for temporar

Rep. John James announced his office recently hit a milestone: more than $20 million recovered for constituents during his two terms in office. James’ team has recovered a total of $20,657,956 for constituents who contacted his office for help dealing with the federal government. This includes money that was owed to people who were having trouble getting their tax refund from the IRS, denied veteran disability benefits, or who had problems getting their Social Security payments, among other issues. The tally does not include money James brought back to the district through legislative funding

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared on the latest edition of “The Deciders.” During his appearance, Congressman Griffith outlined policies and actions needed to protect America’s rural communities. Click here or below to watch the full episode featuring Congressman Griffith. Chairman Griffith on helping draft policies to combat the synthetic opioid crisis: “The one that I think probably had the most impact in the early years was the Drug Prescription Monitoring Program…I was very proud we got t