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Today, I’m proud to announce that Putnam County has been awarded $1,687,972.76 through FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. This funding will allow Putnam County to hire and sustain 12 full-time firefighters for the next three years. Putnam County covers more than 827 square miles of rural Florida. As we've seen with the recent wildfires, so do the demands on our first responders. Every second counts when lives are on the line, and this grant means faster response times and better coverage for the families I represent. “I appreciate Congressman Randy

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating that his office was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation's 2026 Democracy Award winner for Best of Innovation and Modernization: "Over the past year, my office has implemented new processes behind the scenes to streamline our workflows and better serve the constituents of Texas's 11th District. The results speak for themselves: 4,987 cases closed and over $20 million returned to the people we serve. This award reflects the hard work of my entire team, who are always looking fo

Washington, D.C. – 6/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration: “This is a damning indictment of the cronyism and incompetence that have defined Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership in Albany. Her administration rigged an $11 billion Medicaid contract for New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), hand-picking Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) while sidelining qualified bidders. Emails detailed in the complaint show pressure from the Governor’s O

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced a resolution honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding communities in preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Wesley Bell (MO-01) joined the resolution as original cosponsors. “Kansas City and the surrounding communities have stepped up in a truly incredible way to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From our first responders and local leaders to small businesses and volunteers, this is truly a team effort. We’re

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Governor Mikie Sherrill's executive order targeting junk fees in New Jersey. "This is a good start, but we need to go further," said Congressman Van Drew. "The biggest 'junk fees' in New Jersey are the ones families see every month on their electric and gas bills. Delivery fees, surcharges, and other state-mandated charges are driving costs through the roof. If we are serious about affordability, let's start with the fees people are forced to pay every month just to power their homes and run their businesses.

Last Friday, Congressman David Schweikert spoke at Airbus Day in Phoenix, where Arizona suppliers and aerospace manufacturers discussed the state’s...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the House companion to Senator Todd Young's (R-Ind.) Government Bailout Prevention Act, legislation that establishes clear safeguards against federal bailouts and prevents taxpayers from being forced to rescue financially troubled state and local governments.

CBS2 | By CBS2 News Staff Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher introduced the Promoting Access to Recreation for Kids in Foster Settings (PARKS) Act. The legislation would add licensed foster care families to the list of those who can freely access America the Beautiful passes, tickets to over 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country. “[…] Lifting the […] The post CBS2: Fulcher introduces PARKS Act to expand free federal recreation passes to foster families first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after introducing the Promoting Access to Recreation for Kids in Foster Settings (PARKS) Act, H.R. 9145. The legislation would add licensed foster care families to the list of those who can access America the Beautiful passes free of charge. “I’m delighted to introduce the […] The post Fulcher Introduces Bill Expanding Free Access to National Parks for Foster Families first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined host David From on the American Potential Podcast for a conversation on his experience in the energy industry and how that informed his mission in the United States Senate to help American producers build and grow our energy supply. Watch the full podcast episode here. The American Potential Podcast features […]

I wanted you to hear it directly from me: I have sent a formal request urging U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to quickly approve Lake County’s application for a major federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. Lake County is seeking $23.4 million in federal funding, combined with a local match, to make critical safety improvements along CR 561 and CR 44. These corridors have experienced far too many serious crashes and remain among the county’s highest transportation priorities. If awarded, this funding would help implement proven safety measures including rumble strips, widened

Today, Congressman Baird released the following statement after serving as an original cosponsor of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, comprehensive and bipartisan legislation to modernize and reform U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services for veterans, sponsored by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Mike Bost (IL-12): “This year, we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, and it is an opportunity to renew our promise to our veterans and their families,” said Congressman Baird. “As a Vietnam combat veteran, I am pleased to support this tremendous package to give veterans be

Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety. “When I think of home, I think of my deep family roots in Ohio. My dad, Del Latta, was the second of six children, and was born in Weston and spent the formative years of his life growing up in McComb. My paternal grandfather had a one chair barbershop in Hoytville. The Lattas most probably came to the Ohio territory before 1800. “My mom, Rose Mary (Kiene) Latta, was the second of seven, and was born and raised on the family homestead farm in Putnam County that our ancestors had settled on in the 1840s. Moving

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted a roundtable highlighting the critical need to include the 1944 Water Treaty in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The roundtable convened government officials alongside South Texas farmers, who shared firsthand accounts of how the Mexican government's failure to meet its water delivery obligations has devastated local agriculture. "The Mexican government's refusal to fulfill its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty has devastated Texas agriculture. While there are currently no consequences for this non-compliance, we are wo

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), participated in an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled "Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing," where he questioned witnesses on the future of nuclear energy. Throughout the 119th Congress, Rep. Pfluger has been a consistent and vocal champion for expanding America's nuclear energy capacity, recognizing its role in delivering reliable baseload power alongside America's abundant oil and natural gas resources. During the hearing, he advocated for innovative nuclear projects like Abilene Christian University's sma

WASHINGTON — Last night, Speaker Johnson joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy on Fox News to discuss Democrats’ opposition to commonsense election security measures like voter ID and citizenship verification. Speaker Johnson also addressed the Democrats’ ongoing blockade of FISA Section 702 and Republican priorities for the balance of the 119th Congress. “All that bill does is it requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID when you show up to do so,” Speaker Johnson said. “That's common sense. That's a 90/10 issue in public opinion polling.” Watch Speaker Johnson

By Rep. Chris Smith & Miriam Lexmann MEP Published June 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM Beijing calls its new law “ethnic unity.” The phrase is meant to reassure the world. It should alarm it. Every country needs social peace. Every nation needs a shared civic identity. But the Chinese Communist Party is not asking Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongols, Hui Muslims, Manchus, Cantonese speakers and others to participate equally in a common future. It is demanding that their languages, faiths, memories and children be remade to fit a Party-approved mold. That is not unity. It is erasure. Catholics should recognise thi

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), led 48 lawmakers supporting the Trump Administration’s efforts to crack down on foreign governments that shift the cost of developing life-saving medicines onto American patients and taxpayers. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the lawmakers expressed support for President Trump's efforts to ensure foreign nations pay their fair share for American pharmaceutical innovation. The letter asks the Admini

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports that an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, New Jersey. "ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to enforce our nation's laws and protect our communities," said Congressman Van Drew. "Yet too many politicians and activists continue to demonize them for doing the job they are sworn to do. This incident is a reminder of the dangers these brave men and women face. I am grateful the agent is expected to recover, and I will always stand with ICE an

Last week, my Republican colleagues and I did what Democrats spent 115 days trying to prevent and ensured that resources...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the Student Athlete Act of 2026, legislation to establish uniform eligibility standards for college athletics and restore the educational mission of college sports.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, urging him to investigate Planned Parenthood and its role in pushing transgender ideology onto children. This letter comes after Senator Hawley’s effort to renew the ban on Planned Parenthood receiving federal Medicaid payments. “I appreciate your focus on […] The post ‘Transgender Madness’: Hawley Calls for Investigation into Planned Parenthood Medicare and Medicaid Fraud appeared first on Josh Hawley.

19 Members of Congress Call on EPA to Track Abortion Pills in the Water: Momentum Is on the Side of LIFE Students For Life America News Kristi Hamrick | June 12th, 2026 Earlier this week, 14 state attorneys general called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to track mifepristone – the first of two drugs […] The post 19 Members of Congress Call on EPA to Track Abortion Pills in the Water: Momentum Is on the Side of LIFE appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Concrete Pump Tax Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation would replace the current fuel tax on mobile mounted concrete boom pumps with a mileage-based user fee. “Concrete pump operators are the backbone of […] The post Yakym, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Concrete Pump Tax Fairness Act appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

Government Cover-Up Exposed The legacy media is ignoring the biggest government scandal of my lifetime. The FDA knew that its system failed to flag safety signals from the COVID injection. Rather than disclose that information, agency officials chose to hide it and lie to the public. This is a massive scandal, and it’s time the media […] The post Biggest Government Scandal of My Lifetime appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the completed transition of Devils Lake Hospital to Altru Health System. As part of a ribbon cutting ceremony, Hoeven congratulated the […]

EMERADO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today helped break ground on the Nathan F. Twining Elementary and Middle School at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. As a member of […]

“This bipartisan bill would help lower out-of-pocket costs, improve access to the medications patients need nd put more money back in Americans’ pockets.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Tim Kaine’s (D-Va.) Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act. This bill would ensure patients keep copay assistance they receive […]

WASHINGTON — People drive out of their way to fill up with cheaper gas. They check different websites for the best price before making an online purchase. They price compare before buying a flight. So why do they blindly pay whatever it costs to get a non-emergency medical procedure? They do it because hospital prices are confusing and hard to find. And as a result, patients can end up paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more for the exact same services with the same level of care, with the same billing codes. That’s the argument Rep. John James made during a Congressional committee hearin

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $495,000 in funding for the Minidoka Memorial Hospital CT Machine Purchase Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “The Minidoka Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in Minidoka County, serving several rural areas across southern Idaho,” said Rep. Simpson. “Replacing the hospital’s aging CT scanner is necessary for evaluations and patient care, and it could potentia

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of our nation's Military Service Academies. These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut; the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York; and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During the event, Con

Washington, D.C. – 6/12/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Greg Stanton, co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwide. Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in America, killing more people every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. This spring, Phoenix recorded its hottest spring on record. Communities from the Southwest to the Northeast are facing temperatures that infrastr

WASHINGTON—This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and fought for critical Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) wins in the measure. “Idaho’s TRIO programs have a longstanding record of supporting first-generation college students across the state every year,” said Rep. Simpson. “I have been a longtime supporter of TRIO and have seen firsthand how these programs help Idaho students pursue their dreams. I was prou

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that nine students from Texas' 13th Congressional District were accepted to U.S. Service Academies. As a member of Congress, Jackson can nominate students from TX-13 for appointments to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Academies. “Congratulations to these nine exceptional students on their acceptance to our nation’s service academies,” said Rep. Jackson. “Their decision to serve reflects a deep sense of duty, sacrifice, and love of country. They have brought great pride to their families,

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $1,369,318 to Smyth County $745,319 to Washington County $728,017 Grayson County These FEMA grants, worth $2,842,654, support repairment projects for local roads, road armoring, base, surfaces, culverts, road embankments, gabion stone, rip rap, shoulders and asphalt. In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Hurricane

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The U.S. Constitution outlines three branches of government. Article I concerns the functions and duties of the Legislative Branch. The Constitution provides for Congress to lay and collect taxes, raise and support Armies and make laws, among other powers. Then comes Article II. An Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws. Taking the mantle of Executive power is the President. The President serves as Commander in Chief of the U.S. military, makes treaties and controls appointments to the Executive. Article III details the role of a Judicial Branch. This section establishes a U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reform our nation’s broken permitting process and unleash American energy production. The post Barrasso Introduces Permitting Reform Legislation appeared first on John Barrasso.