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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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Becomes Law U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act has officially become law as part of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, marking a major victory for veterans and military families across the country. The legislation, the first […]

Washington, D.C. – 7/11/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) celebrated the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, landmark bipartisan legislation that will help address the nation’s severe housing shortage and lower costs for American families. The United States faces a shortage of as many as 8 million housing units. Regulatory delays and outdated zoning have worsened the crisis, while small and midsize banks that finance new construction have struggled under heavy regulatory burdens. WATCH: REP LAWLER DEBATES IN FAVOR OF 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT ON HOUSE FLOOR The 2

Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, held a press conference to celebrate his bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, becoming law. The bipartisan, bicameral bill is the first major housing legislation in decades. It cuts red tape, increases housing supply, and makes homeownership more attainable for families across Arkansas and the nation. The bill passed the Senate 85-14 and the House 358-32. Rep Hill said, "When I first ran for Congress, I set out to author and pass legislation that improves the lives of central Arkansans and prove that Wa

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act (H.R. 9604), legislation that permanently moves federal Native education and workforce training programs out of the Department of Education and into the Department of the Interior, the agency that already carries the federal trust responsibility to Tribal communities. The […] The post Owens Introduces the Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act appeared first on Burgess Owens.

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Pennsylvania pavilion was named top state exhibit during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall – a win Senators McCormick and Fetterman say belongs to all of Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania was recognized as one of the top state pavilions at America’s 250th birthday celebration, receiving one of the event’s “Best in Show” honors during the […]

Rep. David Schweikert recognized two AZ-01 students for earning the Congressional Award Gold Medal after completing more than 400 hours...

11 days. 32 stops. 26 counties. Over 2,000 miles. One mission: hearing directly from Pennsylvanians. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently completed an 11-day, 32-stop tour across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marking the milestone of visiting all 67 counties in the Commonwealth since taking office. In total, his 67-county visit included 297 official stops across the […]

“The $25 million applied for was the maximum the region could get under the program, with leaders crediting U.S. Sen. Jon Husted for pushing the project.” COLUMBUS – An article from the Cincinnati Business Courier highlights Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) efforts to secure $25 million in federal funding for the Fort Washington Way Project, a transformational infrastructure […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss Graham Platner, the state of Democratic Party leadership, and the Democrats’ leftward shift. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Platner, what a dirt bag that guy is, and everybody knew it, the Democrats knew it, Republicans knew it, the voters in Maine […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Hugh Hewitt Show on Salem News Channel to discuss the importance of fighting for President Trump’s agenda and the SAVE America Act. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “It shows the contrast between us and them. And the biggest contrast, by the way, in polling just over […]

Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) joined Jason Hsu, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, to discuss the importance of securing American data. The discussion centered on Rep. Moran’s Deterring Adversarial Access to Americans’ Data Act,key legislation preventing federal tax incentives from supporting foreign adversary-controlled technologies — a gap that currently allows companies doing business with Chinese-controlled platforms to claim billions in U.S. tax benefits. “Every day that adversarial nations can freely harvest Americans’ personal data, they gain ground in a competition that wil

A core pillar of the economy for Virginia’s Ninth District is agriculture. Whether they raise corn or cattle, cut timber or Christmas trees, agricultural producers all play a vital role in rural America’s success. Thanks to our agricultural communities, we can deliver fresh produce, supply grocery stores, feed American families, spur small business economic activity, support local communities and so much more. Given these meaningful contributions, I explore opportunities in Congress to support America’s agricultural sector. Often that means voting for better federal policy. In April, I voted f

Pearl River, N.Y. – 7/10/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced guidance extending the validity of employment authorization documents for eligible Haitian TPS beneficiaries. Instead of expiring today, documents will remain valid until July 24, 2026. This decision comes after Rep. Lawler advocated for an extension directly with the Trump Administration, highlighting the importance of an orderly transition for Haitians on TPS, many of whom serve as essential healthcare workers and other cri

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Washington, D.C. – 7/10/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced a resolution congratulating the New York Knicks, the 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Champions, securing the team’s first NBA title since 1973 after winning in five games against the San Antonio Spurs. The resolution recognizes the Knicks’ historic championship run and the team’s remarkable postseason performance, including a 16-3 playoff record, historic comeback victories, and the leadership of Jalen Brunson, the 2026 NBA Finals' Captain and Most Valuable Player. “For generations of New Yorkers, we’ve

By Mark Magnier Published July 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM The heads of a US Congressional committee and a commission focused on China have called on the Justice Department to fully investigate a break-in and reported vandalism at a California museum commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown. “The Justice Department and FBI should investigate vandalism at the [June 4th Memorial Museum] to protect the inalienable rights of the Chinese diaspora seeking freedom in the United States,” said a three-page letter delivered to the agency on Thursday. The note was signed by John Moolenaar, a Republican from

Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act, legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people in recognition of their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and loyalty to the United States during the Vietnam War. The legislation pays tribute to the thousands of Hmong soldiers who courageously fought alongside American forces against communist aggression and celebrates the lasting legacy and contributions of Hmong Americans across the United States. "The Hmong people stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in defense of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the importance of codifying President Trump’s America First agenda, Reconciliation 3.0, military funding, and the SAVE America Act. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Cutting capital gains tax is good for working-class Americans, the Trump voters that we need to show up in November to keep […]

Advocates For Collegiate Athletes’ Health and Wellbeing WASHINGTON — During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on federal tax policy’s impact on college and professional athletes, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, questioned a panel of sports, tax and economic experts on the health impacts on athletes and […]

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. […]

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 […]