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Bacon and Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to Hold Hungarian Government Enablers of Russia Accountable   Washington – On Thursday, April 9, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the Congressional Hungarian Caucus, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Hungarian Caucus, introduced H.R. 8219, the bipartisan Barring Leverage and Obstruction that Contributes to Kremlin Profits Undermining Transatlantic Interests and NATO Act or the BLOCK PUTIN Act, which will hold senior Hungarian government officials accountable if they contin

MADISON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after presenting replacement medals to West Virginia veterans: “Our veterans are truly the greatest among us. They give so much and ask for so little in return. It was a real honor for me to present Specialist Lester Ferrell with his well-deserved replacement service medals and […]

https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/5822910-fisa-section-702-reform/ Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), opinion contributor Recently, FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Bureau purchases commercially available data that can track Americans' movements and location histories. When Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked whether the FBI would stop the practice, Patel made no commitment.  Wyden is discussing the data broker loophole, which allows the government to purchase and search Americans’ sensitive data that would otherwise require a warrant. A similar warrantless

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) convened a roundtable discussion with South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their direct feedback on proposed immigration legislation. "Advancing common-sense legislative solutions for South Texas families is my top priority. I convened a group of seasoned South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their feedback and experience. Firsthand insight is essential to ensure the immigration policies we put forward reflect the reality and values of South Texas." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Background: De La Cruz has introduced common-sense leg

SOMERSET, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) was one of 13 Members of Congress invited by NASA to join a live video call with NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts. The astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, April 10, 2026 after completing their historic mission around the far side of the moon, going further than any human beings have traveled before.  As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, Rep. Rogers is responsible for federal funding for NASA missions. Each Congressional Member on the call had the opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to Chairman James Comer, urging the rescission of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi. “After the cooperative briefing delivered by former Attorney General Pam Bondi and careful consideration of the totality of circumstances surrounding our investigative work, I recommend the immediate rescission of the subpoena issued pursuant to […] The post Higgins Urges Oversight Committee to Rescind Bondi Subpoena first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) was recently celebrated for achieving a 100% rating on Heritage Action’s Scorecard for the 119th Congress. The Heritage Action Scorecard tracks votes and co-sponsorships of key legislation to measure how conservative Members of Congress are. Read Rep. Higgins’ full scorecard here. “In my congressional service to We the People, I stand by Constitutionalist principles every day,” said Rep. Higgins. “I’m honored to be […] The post Higgins Earns Perfect 100% Rating on Heritage Action Scorecard first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School, earned this honor for her watercolor painting titled “Legacy.” Her art teacher is Jennifer LeGoff at Corinth High School. She is the daughter of Edward and Michelle Presley. "Military service is a big part of our family's life," Presley said. "I appreciate this recognition for my family and my artwork." "I could tell she was immensely talented from the fi

Lawmakers urge balanced federal approach to AI that promotes innovation while safeguarding workers.   WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called on the Administration to incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, guidance, and procurement. As AI technologies are rapidly deployed across industries, the lawmakers highlighted the AFL-CIO’s AI principles as a roadmap to ensure that AI strengthens the American workforce while supporting innovation, economic growth, and U.S. global competitiveness. 

‘The President’s engagement with the Secretary General, and our signals to allied leaders, must be clear and consistent. NATO allies do have a stake in the future stability of the Middle East, just as they have a stake in a free and open Indo-Pacific. I am hopeful Secretary General Rutte’s visit will help to advance our collective interests globally.’

This article was originally published by WHIZ. By Matt Morris The energy sector is the state’s third largest industry and Ohio is taking measures to keep America’s energy supply abundant and affordable. U.S. Senator Jon Husted and U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson made a quick stop in Zanesville to talk to area energy producers about measures that can be taken to decrease the obstacles that are preventing or delaying current and future energy development. “We had a roundtable with a lot of the energy producers here in this state,” Husted said. “As you know the local economy r

MIAMI, FL- Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) sent a sent a letter to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) calling on the agency to immediately reverse its decision to strip funding from the Archdiocese of Miami’s Residential Services for Unaccompanied Children, citing the critical role Catholic Charities plays in South Florida’s humanitarian infrastructure. “South Florida is on the frontlines of humanitarian migration in our hemisphere, and now is not the time to weaken the very programs that have protected vulnerable children for decades,

MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL-28) issued the following regarding the recent travel of U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) to Cuba to meet with officials of the island’s Communist regime. Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, "Here is the difference between Democrats and Republicans: While Democrats go to Cuba to meet leaders of a Communist, anti-democratic dictatorship, Republicans support the people in their quest for a free and democratic Cuba. As the only member of Congress actually born in Cuba, I say shame on you to Representative

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on the outlined President’s budget request: “Undoing the damage of chronic underinvestment in the national defense is a multi-year proposition and I welcome the president’s request for significant growth in annual appropriations for the U.S. armed forces.  “As I have cautioned for years, meeting the most pressing challenges to U.S. national security will require reliable, sustained, and significant annual investment in our military strength. Budget reco

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and an Afghanistan veteran, released the following statement praising President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget which includes $1.98 billion to build a new VA Medical Center in Indianapolis with an 840,000 square-foot bed tower to fulfill acute care requirements, multi-specialty clinic, […]

This article was originally published by Zanesville Times Recorder. By Shawn Digity "Cooperative federalism" was the name of the game April 2, as Eastpointe Business Park's AMG Vanadium became the local flagbearer of a joint U.S. and Ohio EPA announcement officials say will benefit numerous Ohio-based manufacturers. In short, Ohio has been fully authorized for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (or RCRA) permitting, explained EPA's regional administrator Anne Vogel during a celebration at AMG. Now, Ohio EPA becomes a "one-stop shop," as Vogel called it. This means Ohi

Project Name: Reinhardt University Wastewater Treatment Facility Repairs Funding recipient: Reinhardt University Requested amount $441,000 Project Name: Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Transitional Shelter Funding Recipient: Cherokee County Requested Amount: $5,000,000 Project Name: Cartersville-Bartow Airport Obstruction Mitigation, Runway 1 Funding Recipient: Bartow County Recipient Address: 320 West Cherokee Avenue, Room 102, Cartersville, GA, 30120 Requested Amount: […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement applauding the official groundbreaking ceremony of Frontieras North America’s first U.S.FASForm facility in Point Pleasant, West Virginia: “From the very beginning, my partnership with Frontieras has been built on a fundamental truth: coal is the bedrock of West Virginia and the backbone of American energy. When […]

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently introduced the bipartisan Safe Roads for Those Who Serve Act to protect first responders and roadside workers as they do their jobs on roads and highways. This legislation would enhance strategies to help reduce the risk of injury or death faced by law enforcement […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) on Tuesday announced the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award due to the misuse of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding by repeat recipients, commonly referred to as “SBIR mills.” The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are intended to help startups and small businesses develop innovative technologies and bring new products to market. However, recent analysis shows that a small number of companies receive a disproportionate shar

Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 77 lawmakers who have signed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling and uphold the Second Amendment by preventing New York from bypassing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Signed by 22 U.S. Senators and 55 U.S. Representatives, the brief argues that a New York state public nuisance law improperly undermines protections established by Congress in the PLCAA, which generally shields gun manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits when criminals misuse

One year ago today, Congressman Randy Fine was sworn in to serve the people of Florida’s Sixth Congressional District. In that short time, he has assembled an exceptional record of measurable results both in Washington and back home. Secured more than $18 million in grant funding for 6 critical infrastructure projects across the district Responded to more than 102,000 calls and emails from constituents seeking assistance or sharing their opinions on legislation, providing timely guidance and support on a wide range of federal issues Hosted ove

Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, this resolution honors the spirit of independence and the economic foundation laid by the cattle industry in the post-Civil War era. The resolution highlights the critical role of historic routes such as the Chisholm, Shawnee, Western, and Goodnight-Loving trails. These pathways were the lifelines

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement on his ongoing efforts to demand performance and accountability from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). “The Army Corps is hoarding tens of billions of dollars that have been appropriated and allocated but remain unspent. The current model feeds study after study, while […] The post Higgins Calls for Major Reforms to Army Corps Civil Works Mission first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

'The United States joined NATO in 1949 when the Senate voted to ratify the NATO treaty, and the United States will remain in it. The Senate will continue to support the alliance for the peace and protection it provides America, Europe, and the World.'

Roundtable Brings Together Federal and State Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Fentanyl to Discuss Progress Combatting Fentanyl ALLENTOWN, PA — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) hosted FBI Director Kash Patel in Allentown today for a roundtable discussion on the fentanyl crisis. The roundtable brought together federal and state law enforcement […]

ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, following Judge Gerald J. Pappert’s ruling that approves the administration’s effort to obtain information on Penn Jewish faculty as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission subpoena, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following joint statement: “No student or faculty member should face illegal discrimination based on […]