Press Releases

For Immediate Release September 22, 2026 Contact: Preston McGee Phone: (202) 809-5889 Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today welcomed NOAA Fisheries’ announcement of a new 14-day recreational red snapper fishing season for eligible Georgia anglers from October 9 through October 22, 2026. The announcement follows efforts led by Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), alongside Carter and other South Atlantic lawmakers, to expand recreational fishing access after litigation halted the states’ plann

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging strong support for the recertification of LifeCenter Northwest, the primary organ procurement organization (OPO) for the states of Montana, […] The post Daines, Cantwell Urge CMS to Protect Organ Donation Services, Recertify LifeCenter Northwest appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

For Immediate Release September 16, 2026 Contact: Preston McGee Phone: (202) 809-5889 CARTER ANNOUNCES $12 MILLION FOR TYBEE ISLAND BEACH RENOURISHMENT TYBEE ISLAND, GA. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced that Tybee Island will receive $12,000,742 in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction funding for beach renourishment, supporting continued efforts to protect Tybee Island’s shoreline, infrastructure, and coastal community. “Tybee Island is one of Georgia’s greatest treasures, and protecting this community and our coastline has always been a top priority of mine. This $12

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Educational Opportunities Expansion Package, which includes two bills to strengthen the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, a key provision of the Working Families Tax Cuts. The package aims to expand educational opportunities for students nationwide […]

The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China’s (CECC) September 22nd hearing, entitled “The Faces of Repression: Prisoners, Families, and Communities Targeted by the CCP”: Behind every statistic about political prisoners is a person with hopes and dreams, and a life filled with isolation and pain. Behind every person in a Chinese prison is a family waiting, praying, and hoping that someone will not forget them. And behind many of those families is an entire community that feels threatened and intimidated. Pe

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) is leading the effort in the House to secure Florida as the permanent home for the newly established United States Space Academy through the introduction of the "Securing the Advancement of Rising Spacefarers (STARS) Act". The "STARS Act" is the 28th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress and is co-led by Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the Senate. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) is an original co-sponsor in the House. This piece of legislation directly answers President Trump's August 28 Executive Order, es

WASHINGTON — Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion in federal reimbursement for border-security costs incurred by the state during the Biden administration, providing long-overdue relief to Texas taxpayers who shouldered the cost of securing the nation’s southern border. Through Operation Lone Star, Texas spent more than $11 billion to address the unprecedented consequences of the Biden administration’s failed open border policies. For years, Jackson has fought to ensure Texas and other border communities are not forced to bear the financial burd

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led a letter with his Congressional Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs—Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Petersen (CO-07)—to the U.S. Copyright Office. The Real Estate Caucus is urging the Copyright Office to reconsider its fee increase on non-photographic databases, which include many Multiple Listing Services (MLSs). At a time when high prices driven many hardworking families farther away from the American Dream of homeownership, Congress has made housing affordability a bipartisan priority. Yet, this misguided fee increase would undermine

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) celebrated the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s approval of a historic $7.5 billion reimbursement to Texas for border security costs incurred through Operation Lone Star. The reimbursement was approved through the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Rep. Weber voted to send to President Donald Trump's desk last year. “Texas held the line when Joe Biden abandoned our southern border, and Texas taxpayers were stuck with the bill,” said Congressman Weber. “For years, I have fou

By Rep. Christopher H. Smith - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Political prisoner in China Jimmy Lai illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times OPINION: President Trump and General Secretary Xi Jinping will meet in Washington this week with trade, technology, Taiwan and Iran on a crowded agenda. These critical, wide-ranging disputes require intense focus and attention but are unlikely to be resolved in a single day. Yet, the summit can produce one immediate result: bringing home Americans unjustly detained in China and political prisoners such as Jimmy Lai, whose time behind bars must com

By Dan Hart Published September 22, 2026 With President Trump set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as part of a state visit to Washington, human rights advocates and lawmakers are urging the commander in chief to champion the cause of Christians and other citizens who are imprisoned in China simply for practicing their faith or for advocating for freedom. A large-scale crackdown on non-government approved churches is being carried out by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) over the past year. Last October, almost two dozen pastors and other workers from a single church called Zio

By Kate Scanlon Published September 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ezra Jin Mingri, founder and pastor of an underground church in China and a former prisoner of conscience in that country, called for the release of other individuals imprisoned for their religious beliefs Sept. 22 at a hearing by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. With his daughter Grace Jin Drexel acting as translator, Jin said in remarks at the hearing that “reuniting with my family after eight years apart and watching the fireworks together on America’s 250th Independence Day felt like a dream.” “

By Pedro Rodriguez Published September 22, 2026 A key congressional panel met Tuesday to urge President Donald Trump to discuss the release of imprisoned Christian worshippers, some of whom are American citizens, from China during his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The hearing from the Congressional-Executive Commission on China comes after the last time the two world leaders met, and China released Pastor Ezra Jin, who was imprisoned by the Chinese government for 200 days after he was charged with fraud and running a non-state-sponsored entity, which he described as a church

WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) reintroduced the Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act. This bipartisan bill would help improve financial literacy education and allow classes to be more widely available to high school students. “Filing taxes, managing a budget, building savings, and understanding credit are all important life skills, yet too many students graduate high school without the financial knowledge they need to make informed decisions,” said Congressman Valadao. “Instead of trying to navigate a complicated fin

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Mount Rogers Community Services Board, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $161,508 grant. The funding supports local mental health services. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Mount Rogers Community Services leads a mental health awareness training program. “This HHS grant for more than $161,000 helps Mount Rogers Community Services strengthen local community access to mental health services.” BACKGROUND According to its website, the Mount Rogers Community Services Board serves the City o

“What Hurts American Phosphate Hurts the American Farmer and Costs American Families” Sulfur Prices Have Surged Nearly 600 Percent as Domestic Fertilizer Producers Cut Production and Jobs WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging immediate action to address the severe disruption in sulfur supply putting American phosphate […]

WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) announced the winners of his America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest, which invited high school students across the Commonwealth to reflect on Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. The winners are Brady Sirochman, a 10th grade student at Laurel […]

WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today announced that the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has been awarded $1.04 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure […]

Legislation cosponsored by Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) that would establish a permanent fraud enforcement division within the U.S. Department of Justice passed the House last week.

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) honored the life and sacrifice of Parmer County, Texas, native Private First Class John T. Wilkerson, presenting Wilkerson’s family with a flag and shadow box at the Panhandle War Memorial, recognizing his service during World War II. Wilkerson served with the U.S. Army’s Battery G, 59th Coast Artillery Regiment, in the Philippine Islands. Captured by Japanese forces on April 9, 1942, he endured more than two years as a prisoner of war before making the ultimate sacrifice on October 24, 1944. “Private First Class John T. Wilkerson represents th

By Kerry Picket Published Monday, September 21, 2026 With as many as 300 Americans detained in China, where some are subjected to sexual abuse and torture, Rep. Chris Smith is demanding that President Trump make their release a centerpiece of his upcoming summit with China’s President Xi Jinping. The New Jersey Republican, who co-chairs the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, warned that quiet, piecemeal diplomacy has only emboldened Beijing to keep taking American hostages. Mr. Smith, who has been chairing hearings with witnesses testifying about people imprisoned and persecuted by t

Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle By: Joe Hotchkiss The project to create Georgia's largest veterans cemetery in Augusta has been awarded more than $13.6 million in federal funding. The cemetery is planned for 3780 Byrd Road, on state-owned property beside the Gracewood campus of East Central Georgia Regional Hospital. "Funding for the long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta has now been officially awarded to the State of Georgia," U.S. Rep. Rick Allen recently said. "To our veterans and their families in the CSRA and surrounding communities, the tireless work that brought us to

FINCASTLE, VA – Following Verizon’s notification of intent to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia, Congressman Cline (VA-06) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging him to review the decision. “Much of Virginia’s Sixth District is mountainous, and discontinuing copper-based landlines prematurely can leave families without a reliable way to reach emergency services or loved ones,” said Rep. Cline. “With large portions of our community in areas without cellular service, alternative options not yet being available to man

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution designating September 20th through September 26th, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. This congressional resolution is sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA). “For generations, Gold Star Families have been selfless, strong, and have sacrificed so much for this country,” said Rep. Simpson. “The families of our fallen heroes have embodied strength and resilience. While we can't fully repay them for their service, they deserve significant recognition. Today, this week, and every day, we stand with America's

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today joined Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press to highlight the contrast between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. He also discussed how American peace through strength is critical in stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s full interview. The post Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto appeared first on John Barrasso.

Rep Cloud says LA homelessness funding rewards programs, not people FOX News Charles Creitz | September 19th, 2026 Federal charges alleging that millions of dollars were siphoned from Los Angeles homelessness programs are exposing what one lawmaker told Fox News Digital is a deeper failure in the way Washington funds and measures such programs. The […] The post LA Homelessness Fraud Cases Expose Deeper Problem than Stolen Millions, Oversight Hawk Warns appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following information is provided by my office from the U.S. Department of State: Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports. This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly. Americans outside the Middle East shou

ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), fourth-generation farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion in Faribault with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator Pat Swanson to hear from southern Minnesota agricultural producers and local crop insurance agents about the availability and effectiveness of federal […] The post Finstad Hosts Crop Insurance Discussion with USDA RMA Administrator Swanson, Southern Minnesota Ag Producers first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Missouri has been hit hard by natural disasters this year, and I have been fighting tooth and nail in Washington,...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $22.4 million in Public Assistance funding for Perry...

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 415-9. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) supported the legislation, which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) projects to improve America’s ports, harbors,... The post Rep. Crane Helps Secure Wins for Rural Arizona in House-Passed Water Resources Bill appeared first on Eli Crane.

WASHINGTON –– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Trumpannounced a historic national security agreement with Denmark and Greenland. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “They said it couldn’t be done, but President Trump just proved the foreign policy establishment wrong again. This historic agreement with Denmark and Greenland ensures the United States and our allies […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement marking the departure of State Director Kyle Bridges, who served as Senator Budd’s State Director since 2023, and previously worked for Senator Budd during his tenure in the House of Representatives. Kyle also worked for the Office of Senator Richard Burr before positions in the private […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) invited the CEOs of four surveillance companies, including Flock Safety, to testify before Senator Hawley’s Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on September 23, 2026, in a hearing entitled “Always Watching: Flock’s Nationwide AI Surveillance Network.” This comes after Senator Hawley launched and expanded his investigation into AI-powered surveillance cameras amidst rising concerns about the […] The post Chairman Hawley Invites CEOs of Flock, Competitors to Testify Next Week appeared first on Josh Hawley.

“These samples aren’t from third-world countries. They’re coming out of faucets in Montana” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing where he discussed his bill to bring clean drinking water to eastern Montana and reform the hydropower licensing process. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on […] The post Daines Urges Colleagues to Support Clean Water Infrastructure in Montana appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee announced $2,200,000 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The funding will specifically be used to support WVU’s BioNano and Chemistry Nuclear Magnetic […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) discussed a wide range of pressing issues as Congress comes to a close, ranging from health care affordability to Social Security’s looming insolvency, to the future of college athletics, during this week’s Semafor Future of Health Forum. As Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Cassidy highlighted the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a record level of grants to organizations that help veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The Grant Per Diem program and Supportive Services for Veteran Families program grants begin October 1, 2026 and will fund transitional housing, supportive services, eviction […]

By Quinn Delamater Published September 18, 2026 “An innocent, defenseless human life, in a caring and humane society, deserves better than to be flushed down a toilet or burned in an incinerator.” Such are the words of Henry Hyde, the former U.S. congressman from Illinois who tirelessly championed life and introduced the Hyde Amendment in 1976. Almost 50 years later, the legislative rider faces the opportunity to be renewed again. For a half-century, the Hyde Amendment has stopped taxpayer dollars from funding abortion. On Wednesday evening, Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), co-chair of the Congressi

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after Texas received confirmation of federal reimbursement through the One Big Beautiful Bill's State Border Security Reimbursement Fund (SBSRF) for border security costs paid by the state during the Biden Administration: "The first and most important responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. For four years, the Biden Administration abdicated that responsibility, failed to secure our sovereign border, and forced Texas to step up and spend more than $11 bil