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WASHINGTON—The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation that will help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership, has become law after receiving overwhelming support in both chambers of Congress. The bill also includes the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2025 championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Many eligible veterans do not utilize VA home loans, which means forgoing advantages such as no down payment, no private mortgage insurance and interest rates that are often lower than conventional or Federal Housing Admi

Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open a new Community Engagement Office at North Carolina State University’s (NC State) Centennial Campus. Congresswoman Ross called for a USPTO office in the Research Triangle given its institutions that produce world-class research, educate new leaders, and cultivate a steady stream of startups across a wide range of fields. “NC State and the Research Triangle continue to lead our nation’s innovation ecosystem,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Every day researchers, entrepreneurs, and

I’m looking forward to the first time I get to hear, “Welcome to Donald J. Trump International Airport.”

WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden, who has led congressional efforts to combat Chinese Communist Party espionage and intellectual property theft, applauded the Department of War (DoW) for cracking down on American universities with research and financial ties to foreign adversaries. Last year, Gooden reintroduced the Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from the CCP Act (H.R. 1468), which would establish a dedicated CCP Initiative within the Department of Justice to combat CCP-backed economic espionage and intellectual property theft targeting American businesses, universitie

Mulberry, AR—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Arkansas David Branscum to present a check totaling $10 million to the City of Mulberry to upgrade its water treatment plant, which has returned to full operations with the help of this federal investment. The USDA Rural Development grant and loan allowed the city to make critical repairs to the water treatment plant while also expanding its capacity to better serve the community. “Reliable access to clean, safe water is something every community should be able to cou