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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced two pieces of legislation led by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) aimed at improving health care access, strengthening early intervention efforts, and expanding community-based care for young Ohioans.  The committee approved the Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act (H.R.3747) and the School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act (H.R.8209) during a committee markup, advancing both bills for potential consideration by the full House. “Alzheimer’s disease a

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 21, 2026…Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led a public hearing on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Secretary Sean Duffy serving as witness. Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the hearing, “Our hearing today serves as an example of the reciprocal relationship between this Committee and the Executive Branch to ensure the appropriate resources are provided to DOT to meet our shared goals of sa

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 21, 2026… Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led the markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the markup, “The bill prioritizes transportation safety—on our railroads, highways, and in our skies—and ensures a responsible safety net with housing support for our most vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly, the disabled, veterans, and the working poor. […] This bi

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of legislation to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights and expand benefits for brave Americans who were severely injured in the line of duty and Gold Star families. Passing these bills builds upon the recent work by the House of Representatives to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and increase access to care.   “I am glad to see the House take bipartisan action and pass commonsense legislation to enhance benefits for America’s most disabled veterans and the surviving spouses of those who ha

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-3) introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay any claims submitted to the Department of Justice’s newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund. The legislation comes one day after Fitzpatrick pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers on the fund’s legal authority, funding source, eligibility standards, and lack of congressional oversight. The DOJ announced on May 18, 2026, that the U.S. Department of Treasur

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauds the passage of H.R. 1041, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act. This legislation introduced by Bost prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from stripping veterans of their Second Amendment rights solely because they require financial assistance in managing their benefits. “Tonight the House passed my Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. No veteran should lose their Second Amendment rights simply because they need help managing their finances, but that is exactly what's been happening,” Chairman Bost said. “Witho

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the members call on USTR to take appropriate action to protect American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers, processors, refiners, and factory workers from being undercut by discriminatory foreign trade practices. This bipartisan and bicameral letter, led by U.S. Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Troy Carter (R-L

Washington, D.C. – 5/21/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement amid ongoing negotiations with Iran. Reports about conversations on sanctions policy have renewed concerns about ensuring justice and compensation for American victims of terrorism. Federal courts have previously found Iran liable for providing material support to other terrorist organizations and facilitating aspects of the 9/11 attacks.  “Nearly 25 years after the attacks of September 11th, the families of thos

Washington, D.C. – 5/21/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, or the EFFIE Act. This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a federal felony for any person seeking to be a candidate for federal office or any employee of that candidate to submit fraudulent signatures or documentation required for ballot access. The EFFIE Act would impose penalties of up to a $250,000 fine, up to five years in prison, or both for violations. “The introduction of this bill comes after hundreds of my

Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the OPT Fair Tax Act, legislation that will close a perverse loophole that harms American workers.  Under current law, foreign workers in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, creating an incentive to hire these foreign workers over American citizens. The OPT Fair Tax Act will ensure that OPT employment is treated the same as other employment under federal payroll tax law.  Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced companion legislation in the Senate earlier thi

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. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Congress has approved a Department of Veterans Affairs budget request of $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. The VA funding bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, provides for construction of a new bed tower, mental health and substance abuse clinic, administrative facilities, parking garages, and central utility plant. . "Our veterans deserve world-class care, and that means making sure the facilities serving them are up to the task," said Bost. "The John Cochr

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated the passage of his Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during its recent markup focused on delivering real solutions for America’s veterans and military families. The bill now advances for further consideration in the House of Representatives. “The successful passage of this bill through committee is an important step toward ensuring our servicemembers and veterans receive the care they deserve,” said Rep. Jackson. “Under Chairman Mike Bost’s leadership, Republican

WASHINGTON — This week, House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation supporting America’s veterans: the Veterans 2nd amendment Protection Act – authored by Chairman Mike Bost, and the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act – authored by Rep. Tom Barrett. “Every member of Congress is keenly aware that American strength and freedom are not free; they’re paid for and secured by the selfless sacrifice of our military personnel and their families,” Speaker Johnson said. “As Memorial Day approaches, this week, House Republicans advanced two pieces of legislation whi

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the members call on USTR to take appropriate action to protect American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers, processors, refiners, and factory workers from being undercut by discriminatory foreign trade practices. This bipartisan and bicameral letter has support from over 110 members of Congress.  “The sug

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act (H.R. 2616) This bill is a combination of House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg’s (MI-05) PROTECT Act and Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by the Committee in April of […] The post House Passes Owens Bill Protecting Children from Radical Gender Ideology and Strengthening Parental Rights appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the GME Transparency Act of 2026 and the Our Doctors First Act of 2026, a two-bill package focused on increasing transparency in Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) programs and prohibiting Medicare GME payments attributable to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or nationals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Assistant Secretary William Kirkland from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs about the importance of water infrastructure in Montana’s tribal communities. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on settling water rights litigation for tribal communities: Daines: Assistant Secretary Kirkland, thanks for your testimony earlier. Going back to […] The post Daines in Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Finish Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement     appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16), members of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the full committee passage of H.R. 8881, the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026. This legislation would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress on the […] The post Finstad Applauds Committee Passage of the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026  first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) took to the Floor with Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-WI) to speak in support H.R. 2616. This bill is a combination of Rep. Walberg’s PROTECT Act and Rep. Owens’ Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by […] The post Owens Speaks to Bill Protecting Children from Radical Gender Ideology on House Floor appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed H.R. 3350, legislation introduced by Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) to rename the Tustin Post Office after the late Mayor Ursula Ellen Kennedy.  Rep. Kim’s bill would designate the U.S. Post Office at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the “Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building.” This honors Ursula […] The post Rep. Young Kim’s Bill to Rename Tustin Post Office in Honor of Mayor Ursula Kennedy Passes Committee first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how bad policies in states such as California and Minnesota have contributed to pervasive Medicaid fraud in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.  Key excerpts of the speech are below:  “What we also know is that there is an enormous amount of fraud in Medicaid. I mean, we know that. There are a lot of studies out there, and not everyone can agree on how much, but I have seen studies from reputable think tanks that show that Medicaid fraud—stealing in the Medicaid program—runs between $1.1 trillion and $1.2 trillion o

“[D]espite Democrats’ partisan games, we’re still going to get the entire federal government funded. We’re going to ensure our immigration laws are enforced and criminal illegal aliens are not allowed to live freely in our country.”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that his bill, the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “Huge news- my bill to expand workforce training and career opportunities for America’s foster youth passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday! One of the greatest […] The post Daines Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Initiative to Help Foster Youth Build Successful Careers Passes U.S. House appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice, a member of the Aging Committee, attended a hearing titled,Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety.During the hearing, Senator Justice discussed his bill, the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. “I recently sat down with some outstanding physical therapists from West Virginia, and we […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) today introduced the bipartisan Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act, legislation to help communities redevelop former military installations by expanding eligibility for Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) designation to include Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites. Since 1988, the Department of War has conducted five rounds of BRAC, […]

Washington D.C. — Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY), to rename the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center” passed the U.S. Senate. The post Senate Passes Legislation Renaming Casper’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center In Honor of Barbara L. Cubin appeared first on John Barrasso.

“Democrats are willing to sacrifice the safety and security of the American people to illegal immigrant criminals. That is why Republicans will fully fund law enforcement without a single Democrat vote. Republicans will pass the Secure America Act.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the Secure America Act, which ... Read more The post Barrasso: Republicans Want to Secure America. Democrats Want to Defund the Police appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Michael Kavoukjian, nominee to be Ambassador to Norway, and Eric Wendt, nominee to be Ambassador to Albania, in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Kavoukjian discussed Norway’s posturing toward Russia: Daines: I am struck by how highly qualified this panel […] The post Daines Urges Enhanced Defense Cooperation with International Allies in Senate Foreign Relations Committee    appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON — In a floor speech today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urgedhis colleagues to pass his provision added to the GOP reconciliation package to rescue trafficked children. This comes after Senator Hawley successfully included his language in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill to allocate $108.5 million for hiring 200 child exploitation investigators and forensic analysts. The GOP […] The post Hawley Urges Senate to Pass His Provision Included in Reconciliation Bill to Rescue Trafficked Kids appeared first on Josh Hawley.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on June 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ask questions, share input, and receive a congressional update from Congressman Fulcher. Constituents can participate by […] The post Fulcher to Host June Telephone Town Hall first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

Washington, D.C. –  Today, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) voted in favor for congressional subpoenas related to the Justice Department’s so called ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund.’ The subpoenas would have compelled testimony from Attorney General Todd Blanche, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, and Treasury […] The post Rep. Kiley Votes for Subpoenas Related to Justice Department’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Growing and Restoring Operational Upland Species Ecosystems (GROUSE) Act of 2026. The GROUSE Act would reimburse forest landowners 75% of the costs of habitat restoration activities, incentivizing the establishment of vegetation, including native soft-mast trees and shrubs, and other vegetation in early successional habitats. Read more about it HERE. Here’s what […]

Winning essays to be entered into the Congressional Record; winners invited to meet with the Senator in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced the launch of a Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, inviting high school students across the Commonwealth to reflect on Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story. Winning […]

WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and 23 colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting that his administration work with the United […]