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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led over 30 of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump advocating for the next U.S. Attorney General to execute key Second Amendment priorities.   The lawmakers outline a clear, actionable roadmap consisting of three critical Second Amendment priorities:   1. Immediately Cease Enforcement of Biden-Era Gun Rules and Secure Permanent — Not Temporary — Relief 2. Stop Defending Unconstitutional Gun Laws in Court 3. Rein i

Originally Published in WRDW By: Audrey Dickherber Augusta Technical College has received about $6.8 million from the Economic Development Administration to help complete the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute. The project is located at 1122 Walton Way, the former Johnson Cadillac dealership. “This grant is a powerful investment in Augusta’s economic future,” Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker, president of Augusta Technical College, said. “The Jim Hudson Automotive Institute will directly address critical workforce shortages while creating pathways to high-wage, in-demand careers for our students.”

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), the subcommittee’s Ranking Member, today introduced the Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation (ACCURATE) Act. This bipartisan bill creates a federal commission to help ensure federal agencies use more consistent, credible, and transparent private-sector risk tools when spending taxpayer dollars. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07), who championed the bill in the previous Congress, is joining as an original cosp

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act--critical legislation led by Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Brendan Boyle (PA-2) to strengthen the federal response to the leading cause of cancer death among women. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive interagency review of lung cancer in women. The review will examine current research, identify gaps in women’s access to preventive

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a full biometric entry-exit data system. The "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act" is the 23rd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. This bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report to Congress on the system’s implementation. This requirement aims to identify hurdles causing delays, close security gaps, track visa overstays more accurately, and

Bacon, Tran Celebrate Bipartisan Small Business Legislation Signed into Law Washington – U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Derek Tran (CA-45) are celebrating their bipartisan legislation to continue intellectual property protections for small businesses being signed into law. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Foreign Interference Safeguard Act will extend small businesses' due diligence programs that identify and mitigate the risk of intellectual property theft by foreign entities like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It was signed into law on April 13 as part of the S

WASHINGTON, DC - To recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking men and women who maintain America’s electrical infrastructure, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), along with Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.  The resolution commends the remarkable contributions of linemen to the approximately 155 million electricity customers across the United States. Cosponsored by fifty-seven Members of Congress, the resolu

Arizona was one of the epicenters of the Biden inflation years. Our working middle class got poorer, and wages are...

WASHINGTON, D.C., – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “I’m grateful for this opportunity to help more workers get the training they need and support American manufacturing. Rebuilding our industry starts […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, urging the Commission to investigate abortion drug companies forallegedly pushing misleading safety claims about their products and engaging in deceptive trade practices that could endanger women’s health. Read more about the letter here. Read the full letter here or see below: Dear Chairman Ferguson: At a recent event involving deceptive trade […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2025 ICYMI: SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the need to deliver justice for Gold Star families and hold the Iranian regime accountable for its systematic targeting and murder of Americans for decades. In […]

The Breast Cancer Research stamp program proves that small actions can make a big difference.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) celebrated the House passage of his bill to reauthorize the First Responders Network Authority and ensure reliable communications for first responders. H.R. 7386, the First Responders Network Authority Reauthorization Act, reauthorizes FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used exclusively by first responders during emergencies and disaster responses. Created by Congress following the attacks of September 11, 2001, to address critical gaps in public safety communications, FirstNet provides reliable, secure connectivity wh

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 8283, the Deterring American AI Model Theft Act. Companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have all indicated publicly that they have faced “distillation” attacks from State-backed Chinese AI companies. These attacks systematically extract and steal critical data, such as model weights, architectures, and other technical characteristics, that foreign adversaries use to build their own AI models for cheap while bypassing compute restrictions. Distillation attacks are the latest avenue of Chinese economic coercion a

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), joined First Lady Melania Trump and fellow members of the Ways and Means Committee for a roundtable discussion focused on improving outcomes for youth aging out of foster care through reforms to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee). The Chafee program provides support to foster youth and former foster youth as they transition to adulthood. Congressman LaHood is the Chairman of the Work and Welfare Subcommittee, which has held multiple hearings on ways to modernize the Chaffee progr

Tomorrow, the Arizona delegation will host a Virtual Service Academy Day to provide information about the application process for U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) encourages students, parents, coaches, and school counselors to take advantage of the online seminar. The program...

“The Working Families Tax Cuts Act delivers real relief—from small business tax deductions to Workforce Pell Grants that expand access to skills training and good-paying jobs.” MEDINA, OH – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today held a roundtable in Medina with local business leaders and economic partners to discuss workforce strategies and how the Working Families […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth announced that Idaho counties will receive $24 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for Fiscal Year 2025. SRS payments go to counties with large amounts of federal lands to support schools and maintain roads, bridges, […]

The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska.  From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state.  I heard directly from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind.  I was also able to share how Senate Republicans are putting more money in your pockets through the success […] The post Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Across Nebraska appeared first on Senator Pete Ricketts.

“We look forward to working with you to ensure that the joint review process reinforces, rather than undermines, the stability and opportunity that USMCA delivers to America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Steve Daines (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in urging […]

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins' groundbreaking of the Sterile Fly Production Facility at Moore Air Base. “Today’s groundbreaking is a historic moment for South Texas, and I am thrilled to see this $750 million investment officially begin to take shape for our farmers and ranchers. I’m incredibly proud to have helped secure this facility and appreciate Secretary Rollins’ commitment to protecting Texas agriculture from the threat of the New World Screwworm. Together,

Project Recipient: Navarro County Ambulatory Care Association Address of Recipient: 618 N Main Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110 Amount of Request: $351,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The total project cost is estimated at $351,000. This includes approximately $26,000 for diagnostic and chronic disease management equipment and exam room improvements, $250,000 for the purchase and outfitting of a mobile healthcare unit to expand rural outreach services, and $75,000 for health IT infrastructure including secure cloud-based electronic medical record systems, telehealth c

Proposed Recipient: Dallas College Address of Recipient: 2311 Butler Street, Dallas, Texas 75235 Amount of Request: $5,700,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: Dallas College is seeking federal support for construction of a new 277,000 square foot training and education center focused on Health Sciences education to address the growing healthcare workforce needs in North Texas. This center will allow Dallas College to relocate a portion of its health science programming to a location within the Southwestern Medical District at 2311 Butler Street, Dallas, Texas. The new 7

Proposed Recipient: City of Grand Prairie Address of Recipient: 300 W Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Amount of Request: $1,760,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The Fire Station Safety Road Project would widen and improve Davis Road in front of a fire station serving a rapidly growing area in the very southern portion of the city. The current roadway configuration is too narrow and difficult for fire trucks to maneuver safely, creating operational challenges and potential response delays. The proposed project will widen the roadway and improve access to ensur

Project: Demolition at 208 E. Purdom, Alvarado, Texas 76009 Estimated Cost: $190,000 (demolition and asbestos) TIN/EIN Number: 1-756000443-8 Unique Entity ID: ZSSSL51U3C3 Project Overview The City of Alvarado, Texas proposes the demolition of a deteriorating structure located at 208 E. Purdom, Alvarado, Texas 76009, acquired on or around April 7, 2026. The building is dilapidated and substandard, presenting safety concerns and is not suitable for rehabilitation. Asbestos testing is currently underway (initiated April 17, 2026). Any required asbestos abatement and demolition will be funded by

Proposed Recipient: City of Italy, Texas Address of Recipient: PO Box 840, Italy, Texas 76651 Amount of Request: $391,962.54 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: Project Scope of Work 1. Pre-Construction Assessment Conduct a full downhole video inspection to evaluate casing integrity, screen condition, and evidence of corrosion, scaling, or structural failure. Perform baseline pump tests to document current yield, drawdown, and specific capacity. Complete electrical and control system assessment to determine compatibility with modern soft-start or variable-frequency drive (VFD)

Proposed Recipient: City of Grandview, Texas Address of Recipient: 1100 McDuff Ave. PO BOX 425, Grandview, Texas 76050 Amount of Request: $2,000,000 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The City of Grandview seeks FY27 federal funding to reconstruct a deteriorated roadway segment and correct longstanding drainage failures that currently prevent reliable east–west travel across the community. Freight trains traveling through Grandview frequently block all existing crossings simultaneously, dividing the town and delaying police, fire, and EMS response. This project will stabilize

U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the posture of U.S. Military Readiness for FY27.  "I think that we can all agree that the declining readiness trends are unacceptable," Rep. Bergman said. "These trends have been years in the making and are causing aircraft to be cannibalized and ground vehicles to sit idle...The sad fact is that we have allowed our military readiness to decline across the board because we are more focused on procuring shiny objects than on holistically managing the day-to-day ma