Press Releases

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed members of the British-American Parliamentary Group to Washington, D.C., to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom and foster dialogue on shared economic, energy, security, and technology priorities. The British-American Parliamentary Group (BAPG) serves as an important forum for promoting closer relations and greater understanding between Members of the United Kingdom Parliament and the United States Congress. Throughout the visit, participants will engage in discussions on issues of mutual interest

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement on voting in support of the Senate amended reconciliation package: “Public safety and the rule of law are fundamental in our communities, and our law enforcement officers work diligently to uphold these values,” said Rep. Wittman. “Recent reports of increased violence in cities across Virginia and the nation are deeply disturbing, particularly when the violence is perpetrated by repeat offenders residing in the country illegally. I believe we must uphold the rule of law and ensure that immigration enforcement is car

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter with 18 colleagues to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong support for the agency’s proposed rulemaking to combat illegal robocalls through strengthened policies and oversight. The letter backs the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Combatting Illegal Robocalls Through RCC Numbering Policies, which seeks to modernize the nation’s communications infrastructure and close loopholes that fraudsters exploit to carry out scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans repo

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $15,000,000 in funding for the Milner Dam Rehabilitation Project located in south central Idaho at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “I’ve spoken to mayors, county commissioners, state elected officials, and countless others who all agree that the Milner Dam is one of the most important water control structures in southern Idaho,” said Rep. Simpson. “During this critical time for water in

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins. This letter supports Virginia’s request for the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation following severe freeze events in April of 2026 that caused significant crop damage across the state. “Farmers are the backbone of Virginia’s 6th District, providing food, growing the economy, and carrying forward a proud

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation package to provide funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through fiscal year 2029. This action comes after months of obstruction from Democrats over their refusal to vote in favor of any bill that provided funding for border security and immigration funding, which resulted in the 76-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). S. 2 passed the House by a v

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) filed three articles of impeachment against Eleanor Ross, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. “When judges become political activists or engage in judicial misconduct, Congress bears both the responsibility and the constitutional authority to hold them accountable,” said Clyde. “Judge Ross’ deeply disturbing actions prove she is incapable of displaying integrity or showing impartiality. She’s simply unfit to remain a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of G

Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support of the measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement: "For twelve straight months, zero illegal aliens have been released at our border. Crime is down in major U.S. cities as violent illegal criminals are being removed from our streets. The brave men and women of ICE and CBP have championed those efforts—along with combatting terrorism, sto

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 9, 2026… Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of S.2, the Secure America Act. This package includes $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to fund operations for the next three years. Congressman Womack said, “Our federal immigration enforcement agencies carry out a crucial mission to protect our homeland and uphold the rule of law. To fulfill this work, they must be properly equipped at every level. Funding these agencies through budget reconciliation is not the ideal approa

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is a comprehensive effort to improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad. “America's diplomats serve on the front lines of our foreign policy in some of the most challenging environments around the world. The Foreign Service Act has not undergone a comprehensive review in more than four decades, despi

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after final passage of the Secure America Act, which fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): “The Secure America Act is headed to President Trump’s desk, and our brave men and women who stand on the thin line to defend our sovereign borders and safety finally have the funding and certainty they need to do their jobs. “For 76 days, Democrats held the Department of Homeland Security hostage. They walked away from the appropriation

WASHINGTON — This evening, House GOP Leadership hosted a press conference following passage of the Secure America Act – legislation that will fund immigration enforcement and border security efforts for the remainder of President Trump’s term in office. This legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. House GOP Leaders were joined at the press conference by members of angel families, or American families whose lives have been devastated by criminal illegal aliens and the scourge of fentanyl that has flown over American borders. Despite their tragic stories – and the

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Secure America Act to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029: “Congressional Democrats have repeatedly demonstrated a reckless disregard for our border and national security,” said Congressman Baird. “They shut down DHS for 75 days, leaving law enforcement officers, disaster response personnel, and cybersecurity officials without proper funding to defend our country and help Americans in need. I will not allow Hoosiers t

Bacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy Bill Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), voted in favor of advancing H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). The bill was reported out of committee on June 5 by a vote of 44-12. The annual legislation, which contains 33 amendments and provisions authored by Rep. Bacon, authorizes defense spending and sets the policy and priorities for the Armed Forces. “Once again, the House Ar

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Sherrill calling on her to bring New Jersey State Police back to Delaney Hall ICE facility to work with local law enforcement and restore order. "We are a nation of laws, and this is America," said Congressman Van Drew. "What we have seen outside Delaney Hall has been more like anarchy than peaceful protests. Peaceful demonstrations are the spirit of America. Violence and chaos are not. When protests turn violent, law enforcement must step in and work together. Governor Sherrill made the right call when she brought in State

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined (KS-01), alongside Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Lou Correa (CA-46), as well as Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), to introduce the Build American Efficiency Act, legislation to help home builders and manufacturers more easily comply with Build America, Buy America requirements and build American homes faster. “I’m proud to join our Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs in introducing the Build American Efficiency Act,” said Rep. Alford. "This commonsense bill will reduce regulatory burdens by making Buy America,

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans successfully ended the Democrat shutdown and fully funded border security operations and immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term. “With today’s vote, House and Senate Republicans have officially ended the third Democrat government shutdown of this Congress. And here’s the end result of Democrats’ record-setting obstruction: CBP and ICE will now be funded for the remainder of President Trump’s term and Democrats will have no ability to defund these agencies in the 119th o

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation specifically amends the National Labor Relations Act to establish clear timelines for collective bargaining between employers and newly organized workers, helping prevent lengthy delays that can leave employees waiting years for the contracts they voted to secure. The bill passed with 230-193. “Workers who choose to organize deserve a fair shot at reaching their first contract. Employers can currently drag on negotiations for years, leaving workers in limbo. This

In wake of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s request to the federal government for expedited disaster assistance for Virginia farmers, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is part of a Virginia Congressional delegation effort to urge U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to approve expedited disaster assistance. In two letters to Secretary Rollins, Griffith writes with Virginia lawmakers to detail the importance of a Secretarial Disaster Designation to help Virginia farmers recover. Commenting on his request to Secretary Rollins, Congressman Griffith issued the

Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is a comprehensive effort to improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad. “America's diplomats serve on the front lines of our foreign policy in some of the most challenging environments around the world. The Foreign Service Act has not undergone a comprehensive review in more than four decades, despi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN) introduced a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), John Garamendi (D-CA), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7-13, 2026, as “National Trailer Safety Week” in the United States. “I came to Congress to fight every day for manufacturing […] The post Rep. Yakym Introduces Bipartisan Resolution in Support of “National Trailer Safety Week” appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act (Right to Try 2.0) to provide access to individualized, one-patient therapies that are not eligible for approval under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory regime. Right to Try 2.0 builds on the Right to Try Act of 2017 to […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Young Kim’s (CA-40) PROFIT Act to comprehensively restore and reinforce the State Department’s leadership on commercial diplomacy, energy security, and international economic policy for the first time in over two decades. This legislation comes as China and other adversaries continue to exploit gaps in America’s economic statecraft, using trade, investment, and […] The post Rep. Young Kim’s PROFIT Act Passes the U.S. House of Representatives first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, legislation introduced by House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and t he Pacific Chair Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06), passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Energy and critical minerals underpin U.S. national security, […] The post Reps. Kim, Bera DOMINANCE Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert used House floor remarks last week to make the case that Washington is fighting fraud too...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) authored the following op-ed in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch following a major milestone for his expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which began paying out benefits to survivors and their families in Missouri last year. Read the full op-ed here or below. Our state just passed a major milestone. The federal government has […] The post Hawley Op-Ed: RECA Compensation Soars Past $100 Million, Overdue Justice for Missourians appeared first on Josh Hawley.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the JAIL Act, a bill that would eliminate judicial immunity for federal and state judges whose leniency towards repeat offenders leads to new violent crimes. In case you missed […]

Invites Idahoans to Support Local Small Businesses on Friday, June 12, 2026 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce launched the seventh annual Support Local Gemsinitiative, encouraging Idahoans to show their appreciation for small businesses in their community. On Friday, June 12, 2026, Idahoans are invited to Support Local Gems by shopping at […]

Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined Bloomberg TV’s “Bloomberg This Weekend” to discuss his priorities in the Senate, including the need for permitting reform as a way to build critical infrastructure as well as lower fuel prices. Watch the full interview here. On who’s really bearing the burden of a broken permitting process: “I’ve watched as […]

By Roger A. Agana Published June 8, 2026 The U.S. House passed legislation on Monday to extend its independent religious freedom commission through 2028, with Nigeria’s persecution crisis at the centre of floor debate. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) authored HR 1744, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Reauthorization Act of 2026, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill sustains federal funding and authorisation for USCIRF, an independent, bipartisan legislative branch agency, through fiscal year 2028. A bipartisan companion bill introduced in

Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Curbing Online Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity Transfers (CONSENT) Act to prohibit the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images across social media platforms and dating apps. This legislation gives Americans a legal path to fight back against unsolicited explicit content. “No one should be subject to online sexual harassment and exploitation,” said Congressman Moran. “The explosion of AI-generated abuse material has m

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the House floor in support of his bill, H.R. 6028 – the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act. The U.S. House of Representatives then voted favorably for Congressman Griffith’s legislation. The bill will be sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. This bill received support from the Committee on House Administration: “The Library of Congress and Government Publishing Office are essential to our work in the Legislative Branch. I thank Representative Griffith for his tireless work to get this important Article One bill over the f

HHS Inspector General reports show MA plans are misusing prior authorization, a practice used to pre-approve expensive care before it is provided, at the expense of seniors. In one study, 18% of denied claims were for services that already met coverage rules or had been previously approved. The yearly cost of insurance paperwork to the U.S. economy totals $31 billion, a portion of which comes from prior authorization filings and appeals for improper denials. CMS could reduce that amount and save taxpayers' money by fixing its prior authorization oversight. Rep. Hill said, "CMS failing to effic

By Lu Ke Published June 8, 2026 As the world marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith used the occasion to draw connections between the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) response to dissent and concerns about alleged efforts to intimidate critics and activists beyond China’s borders. In an opinion piece published by Fox News on June 8, Smith, chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), argued that the legacy of Tiananmen remains relevant today as lawmakers confront what they describe as growing instances of “transnational repres

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $5,833,000 in funding for the Dry Creek Bridge Replacement Project near Murtaugh, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “Replacing the nearly 95-year-old Dry Creek Bridge is long overdue,” said Rep. Simpson. “Given the growth in Twin Falls County and throughout our state, improving and replacing this existing bridge will enhance public safety. I’ve spoken with the Idaho State Police