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WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today secured approval by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee of his Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) Amendments legislation. Hoeven’s bipartisan bill would […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants to repair power infrastructure and strengthen emergency protective measures serving Georgia’s Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne Counties. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. FEMA will release $14.63 million to the Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation in Appling County to restore the power distribution system to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity, and to implem
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today introduced U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor, who has been nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, at a […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after the release of the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds annual report forecasting each respective program’s ability to pay full benefits to taxpayers. The report projects the Social Security Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2032, earlier than previously anticipated. This […]
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) was elected by the voters to serve America First, and that is why he is proud to announce the introduction this week of two pieces of legislation, the No American Left Behind Act and the No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026. Near-identical amendments were offered by Congressman Hamadeh and included in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by unanimous voice vote of his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee and are expected to be passed by the House later this month. The No American Left Behind Act was inspire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with a winner of the 2026 Congressional Gold Medal Award, Sanaya Bothra. Ms. Bothra is a student from Glen Allen. “It was my privilege to meet and congratulate Sanaya Bothra on her outstanding achievement,” said Rep. Wittman. “Ms. Bothra spent over four hundred hours teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to underprivileged children and those with autism, over two hundred hours conducting scientific research — resulting in two published papers, over two hundred hours doing physical fitness activities, and twelve days on
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 8686, the Yuma Defense Readiness Act, during today’s markup: “The House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of H.R. 8686 is a major win for military readiness, national security, and Arizona. The Yuma Proving Ground in my district is one of the premier testing and training facilities in the world and generates more than $1.1 billion in economic activity for western Arizona. As the only facility capable of supporting high-altitude flight testing for n
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Through his role on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) secured $1,000,000 in the House-passed legislation for the construction of a new public safety building in El Dorado Springs. This targeted investment will help provide a new facility for both the police and fire departments, modernizing operations, improving response times, and enhancing the services first responders can provide to the El
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $750,000 in funding for the Madison Memorial Hospital Radiology Expansion Project in Rexburg, 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. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have remained committed to supporting rural healthcare in Idaho,” said Rep. Simpson. “As the primary healthcare provider for Madison County and the Upper Valley Region, it is essential to invest in and upgrade the equipm
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “I was proud to support the Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, which delivers smart, targeted investments in biomedical research, rural health, and workforce training while slashing waste to save taxpayer money,” said Congressman Alford. “This legislation advances President Trump’s America First agenda by bolstering our national security through biodefense and domestic manufacturing, protectin
Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Deborah Ross (NC-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the Promoting Oversight With Energy Resilience for Moldova, or the POWER Moldova Act of 2026. This legislation would help Moldova build more secure and independent energy infrastructure by tracking progress on key energy milestones and encouraging information sharing on new energy technologies. Energy independence in Moldova would improve its security and strengthen its role as a reliable strategic partner to the United States and a democratic bulwark
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) to reintroduce a resolution officially commemorating June 10th as Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas). This resolution honors the life and legacy of Luís de Camões, Portugal’s most celebrated poet and author of Os Lusíadas—a literary work that helped define Portuguese national identity. It also recognizes the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world, including the millions of Portuguese Americans who have playe
Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers about New York State’s decision to provide millions of dollars in subsidies to Rippling, a technology company facing allegations that employees were penalized and retaliated against for using paid family leave and exercising workplace rights. New York reportedly awarded approximately $7 million in tax subsidies to Rippling despite allegations regarding the company's treatment of employees and questions surrounding the record of its leadership. The letter asks whether the
U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) voted for the Secure America Act to provide critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Since February, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies have remained unfunded. “Democrats spent years allowing the worst border crisis in American history to go unresolved—and now they want to defund the very agencies cleaning up the mess they refused to clean up,” said Rep. Moran. “Since taking back the majority, President Trump and Republicans have secured the border, protected our
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Mike Lee (R-Utah), and U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) in Washington, D.C. for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell. The post Wyoming, Utah Governors and Senators Hold Meeting on C
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced a resolution impeaching John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) provision to combat child exploitation passed the House of Representatives. Hawley’s provision, as part of the broader reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security that passed the Senate last week, will provide DHS with $108.5 million to hire 200 new child exploitation investigators and analysts. DHS currently employs only 7 full-time specialists to identify these victims. “My […] The post Hawley Measure to Fight Child Trafficking Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk appeared first on Josh Hawley.
Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.2 –the Secure America Act. “Securing our nation’s borders and protecting the American people are among the federal government’s most fundamental responsibilities. The passage of the Secure America Act is a significant step toward strengthening […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of S.2, the Secure America Act. This bill secures funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through September 30, 2029. “For over half of Fiscal Year 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has gone without consistent, stable funding. The men […] The post Joyce Votes to Fully Fund the Department of Homeland Security appeared first on Dave Joyce.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement after casting a key vote in favor of the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation bill that fully funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through 2029, which passed the House without a single Democrat voting in support: “Protecting our homeland is the number one responsibility of the federal government, and House Republicans, under President Trump’s leadership, have refused to take our eyes off the ball as we deliver a safe, strong, and prosperous America. Despite Democrats’
Delivers Resources Needed to Secure the Border, Combat Human Trafficking, Keep Communities Safe WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement following the passage of the Secure America Act (S. 2) to fully fund ICE and CBP through fiscal year 2029: “Today, House Republicans ensured that ICE and Border Patrol have the resources […]
Hearing Wrap Up: Abuse of U.S. Immigration System Creates Financial Burdens on American Taxpayers – United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House Oversight Committee | June 9th, 2026 WASHINGTON—Today, the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing titled “Amnesty and Chaos: Abuse of U.S. Immigration Policy.” […] The post Abuse of U.S. Immigration System Creates Financial Burdens on American Taxpayers appeared first on Cloud.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement celebrating the House of Representatives passing his Faster Labor Contracts Act through a discharge petition: “We need real labor reform that puts workers first. For too long, mega corporations have denied workers’ rights and refused to meet them in good faith at the bargaining table. I’m glad to […] The post Hawley Applauds House Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act appeared first on Josh Hawley.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution expressing support for the State Department’s efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding operatives within the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the Less Tax Paperwork for Digital Asset Owners Act, legislation to reduce the administrative burden on Americans who use digital assets by streamlining federal tax reporting requirements. “President Trump has set a clear goal: make America the crypto capital of the world. This bill does exactly […] The post Rep. Yakym Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Digital Asset Owners appeared first on Rudy Yakym.
“Some of the biggest benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts law are still ahead. I know many families worry about the future. They want their children to get ahead, not just get by… Trump Accounts put a child’s financial future directly into the hands of every American family.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip ... Read more The post Trump Accounts Will Kickstart the American Dream for the Next Generation appeared first on John Barrasso.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants for flood mitigation in Pooler and Bryan County, Georgia. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. FEMA will release $2.09 million to Bryan County and $1.95 million to the City of Pooler for development of respective comprehensive stormwater master plans. The grant announcement also includes full funding for management costs related to plan development. “Coastal Georgians are no strangers to flooding
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chair Young Kim (CA-40) and National Mining Association President and CEO Rich Nolan issued the following statement after House passage of the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act: “Minerals are a foundation of America’s […] The post East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim and National Mining Association President and CEO Rich Nolan Issue Joint Statement on DOMINANCE Act first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $267 million in Public Assistance (PA) grants for another 65 projects to repair damages caused by Hurricane Helene. Additionally, FEMA announced more than $30 million in funding for North Carolina […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in The Free Press about the consequences of AI and the responsibility of the federal government to make AI work for Americans, namely in the areas of jobs, data centers and safety. The op-ed follows Senator Hawley’s extensive legislative work surrounding AI, including the GUARD Act, GRID Act, AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act, AI […] The post Hawley Op-Ed: AI Will Control Us If We Do Not Control It appeared first on Josh Hawley.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) issued this statement on his vote against final passage of S.2 – Secure America Act: “At a time when Congress is more polarized than ever, today’s vote is likely to make things worse. The House is giving away its most important power – to make appropriations on […] The post Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) issued this statement on his vote against final passage of S.2 – Secure America Act appeared first on Kevin Kiley.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced today the selection of seven businesses from across the state as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for June 2026. The recognition is part of Senator Risch’s seventh annual Support Local Gems initiative. “Idaho is full of […]
“Our veterans have sacrificed for our country and deserve access to quality and timely health care.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act. This bill would ensure the consistent implementation of the U.S. Department […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor, highlighting Indiana’s leading role in America’s defense industrial base and applauding the Department of War’s decision to assign a One-Star Reserve Flag Officer to Naval Weapons Station Crane. Click the image above or view full speech here: Remarks as prepared: “Madam […]
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven this week spoke with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to continue making the case for a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory […]