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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced he is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months to lower costs for American families. The bill would eliminate the current federal fuel taxes, including 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline, 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel and kerosene, and 19.3 cents per gallon on aviation gasoline. After 18 months, the taxes would gradually phase back in slowly instead of returning all at once. "Americans are paying too much for gas right now, and the federal government can help relieve some of that pressure," said Congressm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) was recently featured in the Washington Examiner with an op-ed highlighting the importance of southern Indiana’s mining industry, mine safety, workforce development, and American energy independence. In the piece, Rep. Messmer discusses Indiana’s role as one of the nation’s leading coal-producing states and the vital contributions Hoosier miners make to powering the American economy and supporting the nation’s industrial base. Rep. Messmer additionally highlighted the importance of workforce development and modern mining education program

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) and Robert Garcia (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Peru, introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating 200 years of official diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Peru. The resolution recognizes two centuries of enduring friendship, shared values, and expanding cooperation between the United States and Peru since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1826 - one of the earliest such relationships between the United States and a South American nation. As Co-Chairs of the Congressi

SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Colonel Robert J.M. Gaddis, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer who served more than 26 years in uniform and continued supporting U.S. Special Operations efforts following his military retirement.

To every mother out there, you inspire all of us. Thank you for everything you do, and I hope today brings you the joy, recognition, and love you've earned a million times over.

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced Sarah Mathey from Bowling Green High School as the winner of Ohio's Fifth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition.  Mathey’s winning artwork, titled "Hometown," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Tunnel for one year. Three honorable mention winners will have their artwork displayed in one of Latta's congressional offices for the year.  Honorable mentions include:  Caine Margison from Upper Sandusky High School  Abby Kurtz from Carey High School   Amyalin Salone Galion High School   57 high school students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined more than 100 Republican lawmakers led by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Louisiana’s lawsuit to protect women and their unborn children from dangerous mail-order chemical abortion drugs. The brief requests reinstatement of mifepristone’s in-person dispensing requirement. Background: In 2023, the Biden administration […]

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ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced his selection of “250 Years of Freedom” by Cheyenne Klockziem, as the winner of this year’s First District Congressional Art Competition. Cheyenne is a sophomore at Nicollet High School. The winner from each congressional district will receive two roundtrip tickets to Washington, D.C., compliments of Southwest […] The post Finstad Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kiley (I-CA) issued the following statement following the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the newly gerrymandered congressional map. “I am glad Virginia will continue to have fair district lines, just as I applauded the decision by Indiana Republicans not to undertake a mid-decade gerrymander. No one is ‘winning’ the redistricting war. Our democracy […] The post Rep. Kiley Statement Following Virginia Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

Friends, I hope you are doing well. As your Representative in Congress, it’s a priority to keep you informed of how we’re serving you. If you would like to stay up to date, check out our website, and follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Looking forward to seeing you in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced that $25,050,884 has been returned to Idahoans through casework. This is money that was owed to constituents but was held up in a federal agency. Since arriving in Congress, Congressman Fulcher’s office has opened 7,938 cases and closed 7,268, with those involving the Internal Revenue Service […] The post Fulcher Announces $25 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

Turning a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals This should be all over the news — it’s a blockbuster revelation. On April 29, I held a hearing and released a report showing that Biden health officials knew that safety signals for COVID-19 injection injuries were being hidden by their VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) recent announcement that more than $58.8+ million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for buyouts related to Hurricane Helene recovery projects in Western North Carolina had been approved. “Now that the Department of Homeland Security has been reopened, the leadership team at FEMA […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led the entire Louisiana Republican congressional delegation, including U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Julia Letlow (R-LA), in filing an amicus brief in the […]

To all the military spouses right now who are home praying for their loved ones' safe return: none of us could do it without you.

GAINESVILLE, GA — This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) honored North Gwinnett High School seniors Jenny Lee and Kalil Mazone during a signing ceremony celebrating their U.S. Service Academy appointments. Rep. Clyde proudly nominated the students for the prestigious appointments.   On Tuesday, North Gwinnett High School hosted family and faculty to recognize Jenny and Kalil’s achievements and dedication to military service. Jenny received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, and Kalil received an appointment to and committed to p

HOMESTEAD, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez announced that Homestead Air Reserve Base has officially been selected as a candidate location to receive 24 new F-35 fighter jets, a major step toward recapitalizing the 482nd Fighter Wing and strengthening South Florida’s national security infrastructure. The announcement comes after years of advocacy by Congressman Gimenez to secure a long-term mission for Homestead Air Reserve Base and protect the strategic importance of the installation to both the local economy and the defense of the homeland. “When I was first elected to Congress, the

HOMESTEAD, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez announced that Homestead Air Reserve Base has officially been selected as a candidate location to receive 24 new F-35 fighter jets, a major step toward recapitalizing the 482nd Fighter Wing and strengthening South Florida’s national security infrastructure. The announcement comes after years of advocacy by Congressman Gimenez to secure a long-term mission for Homestead Air Reserve Base and protect the strategic importance of the installation to both the local economy and the defense of the homeland. “When I was first elected to Congress, the

Washington, D.C. - Ahead of Mother’s Day, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced a resolution recognizing the importance of motherhood and honoring the women who raise and shape the next generation of Americans. The resolution reaffirms the significance of mothers, the sacrifices they make for their families, and the lasting impact they have on communities across the country. “Motherhood is one of God’s greatest blessings and one of the strongest foundations of our country,” said Rep. Weber. “For generations, mothers have raised families, strengthened communities, and shaped the characte

Yuma, Arizona — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 8686, legislation authorizing the withdrawal and reservation of approximately 22,000 acres of federal land in Yuma and La Paz Counties to support the critical national security mission of the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: “The Yuma Proving Ground plays a vital role in America’s national defense and military readiness.  This legislation ensures our service members can safely conduct advanced testing and training operations while protecting the long-term mission of one of the mos

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protect the Presidency Act, which would treat an attempted assassination of the President the same as a fatal assassination under federal law, including making offenders eligible for the death penalty. Under current federal law, killing the President is punishable by death or life in prison, while attempted assassination carries a lesser penalty of any term of years or life. The Protect the Presidency Act closes that gap, allowing prosecutors to pursue the maximum penalties available under federal law, including the death

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach toured Lake Henry Implement to discuss workforce challenges and opportunities. The equipment industry is fighting for funding opportunities to ensure it has skilled employees. Rep. Fischbach supported programs like Career and Technical Education funding, Workforce Pell grants, and student loan repayment programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).

SOMERSET, KY -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced Madeline Frye, a junior at Southwestern High School as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District.  The national theme of this year's competition was Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Frye's winning artwork entitled, An American Grandmother, is a colored-pencil portrait of her great-grandmother making a quilt that features honeybees. It will hang in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year, representing Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District.  "Maddie's artwork captures t

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach toured the Bushmills Ethanol facility and met with staff to discuss the need for permanent, year-round E15 and the challenges and opportunities around the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The Congresswoman has been a champion in pushing for year-round E15 legislation, which she got passed in the House, proudly supported the OBBB, and will continue fighting for legislation that supports Western Minnesota’s ethanol industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians.   Political violence erodes the very fabric of our democracy. In the United States, change is enacted by the people for the people. When radicalized individuals escalate hatred toward others over differing ideologies, they trample on the rights that every American exercises at the ballot box.   President Donald Trump has survived three assassination attempts to dat

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01) introduced legislation (H.R. 8672) that would eliminate taxes on RV loans. The bill would extend the Working Families Tax Cut’s no tax on auto loans provision to trailers, campers, and RVs. “For millions of American families, an RV is how they take […] The post Yakym: “No Tax on RV Loans” appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced a resolution honoring and celebrating National Nurses Week, recognized annually from May 6th to May 12th. U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) also introduced this resolution in the Senate. This resolution recognizes the importance […] The post Congressman Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Honor National Nurses Week appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to put Beijing on notice and ensure the United States has a  coordinated sanctions strategy ready should the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) move to take physical […] The post Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Deter CCP Aggression Against Taiwan first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

METAIRIE – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) on Wednesday spoke before the French Quarter Business Association, which helps small businesses in the French Quarter succeed. Cassidy also toured unCommon Construction, which trains apprentices to be skilled laborers in the construction trades. “Louisiana businesses thrive when they have a skilled workforce, safe community, and the tools […]

“It is hard to believe that in 2026, far too many Ohioans still lack access to reliable internet, impacting how people learn, work or complete training programs.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) in introducing the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act. This bill would increase access to broadband for rural communities across Appalachia. Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) introduced the companion bill to the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

METAIRIE –U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) hosted an event yesterday in Jefferson Parish highlighting the success of the bill he championed to fully repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). As a result, monthly Social Security retirement benefits have increased for Louisiana’s retired teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other […]

HANOVER, WV – Today, Senator Justice visited Huff Consolidated Elementary and Middle School to applaud their $110K STEM win at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. During the visit, Senator Justice also recognized the dedicated teachers and staff of Huff Consolidated as part of Teacher Appreciation Week for their commitment to shaping the next generation of West Virginia […]