Press Releases

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 […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a grant of $772,800 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement of a new crane to be used at the terminal facility.  Congressman Higgins penned a letter of support for this project to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy in July of 2025. […] The post Higgins Helps Secure $772,800 for Port of Morgan City Equipment Upgrades  first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his visit to the West Virginia Coal Association Annual Mining Symposium and Coal Show: “West Virginia is a coal state through and through, and I could not be more proud of our hardworking energy producers. Attending the West Virginia Mining Symposium today gave me the opportunity to […]

Washington, DC – Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) recently introduced the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the financial stability of the banking system and promoting economic growth. The bill would direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission and National Credit Union Administration to issue a rule […] The post Rep. Lucas and Sen. Hagerty Introduce the Main Street Depositor Protection Act appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Tour Showcases Pennsylvania’s Role at the Forefront of Life Sciences Innovation PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where they met with researchers, clinicians, and innovators advancing some of the nation’s most […]

LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a statement following the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement of a record $460.9 million in energy revenue to the Gulf states, with more than $203.7 million being delivered to Louisiana.  The State will administer $162,989,700.89, and additional funds will be distributed across 19 parishes. Parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive the following disbursements: Congressman […] The post Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senators Jim Justice, Peter Welch (D-VT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of(FARM) Home Loans Act of 2026. This legislation would modernize housing assistance eligibility requirements and help nearly 30 million homebuyers access rural housing assistance for the first time. “I’m so proud to be working on […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of The Gathering Place in Rupert as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for March 2026. The Gathering Place will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider the implemented countervailing duty on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by 31 other representatives. As reported in The Washington Reporter, Rep. Fallon commented: “The US International Trade Commission should immediately reconsider the countervailing duties, put in place by the Biden Admin, on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Our corn, soybean, and wheat growers depend on affordable fertilizer to grow healthy, high-y

Visit Highlights Pennsylvania’s Role as a Leader in Life Sciences PITTSBURGH, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Pittsburgh, where they toured some of the nation’s leading life sciences and research institutions. The visit highlighted how federal research investment translates […]

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation to discuss the ongoing military involvement in Iran and the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Watch the full interview here. "I think you have to give the President a wide latitude in not only his words, but in how he moves the pieces on the chessboard": "Well, let's talk about what the President needs right now. And what he needs is maximum flexibility. When you're trying to go through and achieve the objectives that the administration has been

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need to end the Senate filibuster. Watch the full interview here. "Where this thing has all fallen apart is in the United States Senate. The House of Representatives has consistently funded all of Homeland Security": "Speaker Johnson's done his job in [an] exemplary fashion, and I'm not just saying that to back him up. I'm telling you because it's true. It's factual. Where this thing has all fallen ap

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the Battle Creek VA Medical Center will be receiving $14,497,160 to modernize, repair, and improve buildings on its campus as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Program. In January, the Trump Administration announced the largest NRM allocation ever at $4.8 billion. The NRM program funds one-time maintenance projects for facilities, equipment or infrastructure that are not part of routine, recurring maintenance. These projects include significant maintenance, replacements or upgrades needed to maintain o

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $600 million to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) through the FY 2025 Bridge Investment Program. The funding will advance the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program by replacing the existing 1956 Delaware River Bridge, a critical crossing connecting […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This bill reopens and fully funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, while longer-term negotiations continue “The Department of Homeland Security has gone without […] The post Joyce Votes in Favor of Reopening Department of Homeland Security appeared first on Dave Joyce.

“I rise today to implore my Democratic colleagues one more time: end this ridiculous shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security. Every day the stakes get higher, and every day the real-world consequences get more severe.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) spoke on the Senate floor last night to call out Senate Democrats for […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, yesterdayintroduced legislation to strengthen America’s competitiveness in the global nuclear energy market as part of the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) entered into the Congressional Record a tribute honoring the life and legacy of Robert “Bobby” Douglas of Bellaire, Ohio, an esteemed wrestler and coach who exemplified the very best in Eastern Ohio.   Born in Bellaire, Ohio, Bobby attended Bridgeport High School, where he rose through the wrestling ranks, winning the Ohio 112-pound state title as a sophomore. From winning […]

Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following U.S. House vote on restoration of funding for the Department of Homeland Security: “For weeks, good faith attemps have been made by Republicans in the House to reach a bipartisan agreement, but Democrats have rebuffed these attempts as they seek to hold American […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2026 Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the pro-veteran, bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act to increase veterans’ access to innovative health care and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is prepared to better care for veterans […]