Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protecting American Railroad Workers Jobs Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows foreign rail crews to operate deep into the United States—undermining American jobs and weakening border security. Under current policy, foreign rail crews can bypass crew changes and safety inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border, taking work from American crews and creating vulnerabilities for drug smuggling. This bill restores long-standing protections by requiring trains entering the U.S. from Mexico to stop at the border for mandat

Today, U.S. Representatives Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ, 2), Ami Bera (D-CA, 6), and U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the launch of the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus. The members are launching this caucus to bolster engagement and support for international exchange programs, particularly those administered by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). “International exchange programs are a smart investment in America’s future," said Congressman Van Drew. "They strengthen our relationships around the world and give peop

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: “For states like Indiana and districts like mine, this legislation is not just about fuel policy. Year-round E-15 nationwide will support the countless corn farmers in my district, strengthen our rural economies, and lower energy costs for hardworking families. This legislation will provide a strong, reliable market for corn farmers in Indiana, giving them more confidence to plan for the future. E-15 is also an Amer

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at improving mental health outcomes for veterans and helping reduce veteran suicide rates by expanding access to evidence-based suicide prevention care. The legislation seeks to increase the number of Community Care Network providers who complete evidence-based suicide prevention training administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs while also creating a publicly available preferred provider list to help veterans ident

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a group of lawmakers representing districts with significant cotton production in sending a letter to the Trump Administration calling for elimination of China's 10 percent tariff on American cotton as part of the ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations.  The letter thanks Ambassador Greer for his continued efforts to eliminate foreign trade barriers and open new market access for American farmers and ranchers while highlighting the critical importance of China as an export market for U.S. cotton.   “As you continue effor

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Title IX Clarification Act, legislation to codify that Title IX nondiscrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on the biological reality of sex. This legislation would further uphold President Trump’s revocation of a Biden-era Executive Order that directed the Secretary of Education to interpret Title IX anti-discrimination language – “on the basis of sex” – to cover “discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” “Title IX was created to provide equal opportuni

TEXAS PAID FOR BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS. REPUBLICANS MUST MAKE SURE IT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN We know exactly what we can expect from future Democrat administrations OPINION BY REP. JODEY ARRINGTON May 13, 2026 AS SEEN IN FOX NEWS Under President Trump’s leadership, illegal border crossings have plummeted to historic lows and the rule of law has been restored to communities across the country. This is much-needed relief from the open-border chaos and lawlessness we endured under the Biden administration, but Congress would be foolish to think this problem is solved for good. We’ve se

Texas GOP House members: What we must do to keep the border secure Congress must clarify states’ ability to protect themselves. OPINION BY THE TEXAS GOP CAUCUS MAY 13, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Texas has seen firsthand the consequences of a federal government that fails to secure the border and defend its citizens. For four years, the Biden administration’s open-border policies placed extraordinary strain on our state. Millions of illegal immigrants poured across our border, drug and human trafficking surged, and communities across Texas were ravaged – straining l

GLOUCESTER, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by the House Committee on Natural Resources and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) on a field visit to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The purpose of the trip was to provide members of the House Natural Resources Committee with the opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge research and community impact that takes place daily at VIMS.   “It was a pleasure to see firsthand the work that VIMS is doing to advance scientific research that addresses chal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement in response to a recent announcement that Hall County Parks & Leisure will assume the management of 11 additional recreation sites along Lake Lanier through a new partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): “I’m thrilled to see my successful legislative effort in action for the Ninth District,” said Clyde. “Last year, I offered a simple yet effective solution to help keep Lake Lanier parks open for residents and visitors alike. Due t

During National Police Week, Bacon and Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families Highlights Critical Importance of Investing in Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – To mark National Police Week, U.S. Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) alongside Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced a bipartisan federal bill to protect law enforcement officers and their families from doxxing — the publishing of personal information online to threaten, intimidate, or faci

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) recently introduced the Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act, legislation aimed at protecting American tax dollars from fraud, abuse, and diversion to corrupt government officials and terrorist organizations in Somalia. The legislation comes amid growing concerns surrounding credible reports and criminal convictions involving Somali individuals accused of defrauding U.S. government programs and transferring funds overseas. Evidence suggests that some of these funds ultimately benefit corrupt Somali government officials and al-Sh

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Reps. Tony Wied and Pete Stauber, introduced the Protecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms Act, or the PLOW Storms Act, legislation aimed at ensuring snowplow operators and road commissions can keep critical winter response vehicles operational during severe winter weather events. The legislation addresses growing concerns from road commissions and public works departments regarding increasingly unreliable diesel emissions systems that can force snowplows into reduced-power “derate” modes or sideline trucks entirely during dangerous winter storm

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans’ reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration enforcement and discussed Democrats’ failed scheme to gerrymander along racial lines. Speaker Johnson also highlighted House Republicans’ honoring fallen law enforcement officers during National Police Week. “Look at the California Governor’s race. Nearly all those Democrats, including a former House Democrat and a Biden Cabinet Secretary, proudly said ‘yes’ when they were asked if they supported providing healthcar

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Dave Joyce’s (OH-14) bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would establish a coordinated, multi-agency response and create new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail theft and combat these criminal operations. Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03), David Valadao (CA-21), Dina Titus (NV-01), […] The post Joyce Organized Retail Crime Bill Passes House appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy, and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bryan Bedford, calling on the DOT and FAA to support United Airlines service between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as […] The post Finstad Calls on DOT to Support United Airlines Service Between Rochester and Chicago O’Hare International Airports first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON —  Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the resignation of Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner. The post Hawley Statement on Resignation of FDA Commissioner Makary appeared first on Josh Hawley.

‘As I said last year, reconciliation should be a supplement to, not a substitute for, sustained annual funding. Political realities will not always allow for party-line budget reconciliation, and if the Department’s top priorities aren’t built into annual appropriations, we’re taking a big risk.’

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), in introducing the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act to establish a grant program at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to solve more crimes and improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. “When our heroes in blue do not have the resources to solve violent crimes, families and communities pay the price. In Louisiana and across America, too many

“Republicans have law enforcement’s back – and we will do everything that we can to ensure that they have all they need to keep our country, our border, and our communities safe.”...

“[Trent Kubik] is not only the current president of the South Dakota Corn Growers, but also a farmer and a rancher … I’m very pleased to have him here today and look forward to hearing a South Dakota perspective on this issue.”...

“[H]ardworking Americans can see that the Working Families Tax Cuts lets them keep more of their hard-earned money.”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Troy Carter (D-LA) penned a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging a Section 301 investigation into unfair practices affecting trade in seafood products. Read the full letter here.  Foreign seafood importers engaging in unfair trade practices, such as labor abuses and false labeling, have contributed […] The post Higgins Leads Effort to Initiate Investigation into Foreign Seafood Importers Engaging in Harmful Trade Practices   first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“PSI” or “the Subcommittee”), sent Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), a letter calling for the immediate production of records relating to pediatric deaths following COVID-19 vaccination. In response to Chairman Johnson’s December 15, […]

“I will always support and honor our law enforcement—this week and every week.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is backing a resolution and a bill to support law enforcement during National Police Week. Husted joined the National Police Week Resolution as an original cosponsor. This resolution would designate May 10, 2026, to May 16, […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $14,887,241.00 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding will protect against flooding, expand taxiways, rehabilitate pavement, and support airport planning and development. “I worked to bring this funding home to Louisiana so our airports […]