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Washington, D.C. – 5/21/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, or the EFFIE Act. This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a federal felony for any person seeking to be a candidate for federal office or any employee of that candidate to submit fraudulent signatures or documentation required for ballot access. The EFFIE Act would impose penalties of up to a $250,000 fine, up to five years in prison, or both for violations. “The introduction of this bill comes after hundreds of my

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act has cleared another major legislative hurdle following passage out of the full House Appropriations Committee. The bill contains more than $120 million in funding victories for Texas’ 14th Congressional District, which includes: $100 million for the Sabine-Neches Waterway construction project to continue the deepening and expansion of one of the nation’s most critical energy export corridors. $12.7 million for Galve

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced two pieces of legislation led by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) aimed at improving health care access, strengthening early intervention efforts, and expanding community-based care for young Ohioans.  The committee approved the Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act (H.R.3747) and the School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act (H.R.8209) during a committee markup, advancing both bills for potential consideration by the full House. “Alzheimer’s disease a

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Infrastructure for Open Scale-up, Commercialization, and Accelerated Launch Ecosystems (BIO-SCALE) Act. This legislation will establish three or more product-agnostic, nonprofit, pre-commercial scale-up facilities for the scaling of non-pharmaceutical biotechnologies. “We must continue to lead the world in biotechnology, and the United States remains a premier place to scale biotechnology,” said Congressman Baird. “However, widespread use of life-changing innovations is often stalled because of roadblocks to the commercial production

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 21, 2026…Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led a public hearing on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Secretary Sean Duffy serving as witness. Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the hearing, “Our hearing today serves as an example of the reciprocal relationship between this Committee and the Executive Branch to ensure the appropriate resources are provided to DOT to meet our shared goals of sa

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 21, 2026… Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led the markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the markup, “The bill prioritizes transportation safety—on our railroads, highways, and in our skies—and ensures a responsible safety net with housing support for our most vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly, the disabled, veterans, and the working poor. […] This bi

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will receive $8,777,683 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Infrastructure Grant program. The funding will support the construction of the new 3,800-foot Taxiway R to help strengthen airport operations. "Atlantic City International Airport is one of the most important economic engines in South Jersey, and this investment is going to help ensure it continues growing and competing for years to come," said Congressman Van Drew. "At the same time, my offi

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the members call on USTR to take appropriate action to protect American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers, processors, refiners, and factory workers from being undercut by discriminatory foreign trade practices. This bipartisan and bicameral letter, led by U.S. Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Troy Carter (R-L

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. This bill includes funding for U.S. Capitol operations, the Library of Congress, and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership. Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, released the following statement on the bill’s passage out of full committee markup. “After months of hard work preparing the Fiscal Year 2027 bill as Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, I’m proud to see it advance out of f

WASHINGTON — This week, House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation supporting America’s veterans: the Veterans 2nd amendment Protection Act – authored by Chairman Mike Bost, and the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act – authored by Rep. Tom Barrett. “Every member of Congress is keenly aware that American strength and freedom are not free; they’re paid for and secured by the selfless sacrifice of our military personnel and their families,” Speaker Johnson said. “As Memorial Day approaches, this week, House Republicans advanced two pieces of legislation whi

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a joint press conference with other members of the Florida delegation following the indictment of Raúl Castro. Congressman Byron Donalds commended President Trump and the Department of Justice for its indictment of Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft that killed three American citizens.  "This is a day of justice for the Cuban people. This is a day of justice for Cuban-Americans in Florida and all across the United States of America. For more than 60 y

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of legislation to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights and expand benefits for brave Americans who were severely injured in the line of duty and Gold Star families. Passing these bills builds upon the recent work by the House of Representatives to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and increase access to care.   “I am glad to see the House take bipartisan action and pass commonsense legislation to enhance benefits for America’s most disabled veterans and the surviving spouses of those who ha

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act. The bill would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edinburg, Texas, native Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. The legislation seeks to honor Sekula's courageous service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Lance Corporal Sekula was the first Edinburg native to be killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was just 18 years old when he died on April 1, 2004, after sustaining injuries from enemy fire in Iraq. A proud Marine, Sekula had turned down an agricultu

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) applauded $152 million in state funding to support runway and taxiway upgrades at Selfridge Air National Guard Base ahead of the arrival of the new F-15EX fighter mission.  "Selfridge is a critical component of America's national defense and a massive economic engine for Michigan," Chairwoman McClain said. "The F-15EX mission was an important upgrade to our airspace capabilities, but now we need to finish the job. Republicans are making sure Selfridge has the runway, infrastructure, and support needed to keep America dom

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the members call on USTR to take appropriate action to protect American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers, processors, refiners, and factory workers from being undercut by discriminatory foreign trade practices. This bipartisan and bicameral letter has support from over 110 members of Congress.  “The sug

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Protecting Enlisted and Recruits From Excessive and Catastrophic Trials (PERFECT) Act to reform how the Department of War handles cases involving servicemembers who accidentally use legally available dietary supplements that appear on the DOW’s prohibited list.   Current DOW policy treats possession of a banned dietary supplement as the same level offense as possession of a Schedule I drug, triggering mandatory administrative separation proceedings regardless of the intent or circumstance. Enliste

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-3) introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay any claims submitted to the Department of Justice’s newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund. The legislation comes one day after Fitzpatrick pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers on the fund’s legal authority, funding source, eligibility standards, and lack of congressional oversight. The DOJ announced on May 18, 2026, that the U.S. Department of Treasur

Bipartisan legislation passed Oversight Committee 40-0, corrects CBP error, and adds accountability safeguards WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced that his bipartisan U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, introduced with Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform unanimously by a vote of 40-0. The legislation corrects a CBP error that caused certain officers to lose enhanced retirement benefits they were promised and planned around. The bill restores those benefi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauds the passage of H.R. 1041, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act. This legislation introduced by Bost prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from stripping veterans of their Second Amendment rights solely because they require financial assistance in managing their benefits. “Tonight the House passed my Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. No veteran should lose their Second Amendment rights simply because they need help managing their finances, but that is exactly what's been happening,” Chairman Bost said. “Witho

WASHINGTON — Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated the passage of his Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during its recent markup focused on delivering real solutions for America’s veterans and military families. The bill now advances for further consideration in the House of Representatives. “The successful passage of this bill through committee is an important step toward ensuring our servicemembers and veterans receive the care they deserve,” said Rep. Jackson. “Under Chairman Mike Bost’s leadership, Republican

Two bills targeting Medicare hospice fraud and COVID-era unemployment fraud clear committee.

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Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the OPT Fair Tax Act, legislation that will close a perverse loophole that harms American workers.  Under current law, foreign workers in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, creating an incentive to hire these foreign workers over American citizens. The OPT Fair Tax Act will ensure that OPT employment is treated the same as other employment under federal payroll tax law.  Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced companion legislation in the Senate earlier thi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Congress has approved a Department of Veterans Affairs budget request of $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. The VA funding bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, provides for construction of a new bed tower, mental health and substance abuse clinic, administrative facilities, parking garages, and central utility plant. . "Our veterans deserve world-class care, and that means making sure the facilities serving them are up to the task," said Bost. "The John Cochr

Washington, D.C. – 5/21/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement amid ongoing negotiations with Iran. Reports about conversations on sanctions policy have renewed concerns about ensuring justice and compensation for American victims of terrorism. Federal courts have previously found Iran liable for providing material support to other terrorist organizations and facilitating aspects of the 9/11 attacks.  “Nearly 25 years after the attacks of September 11th, the families of thos

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act (H.R. 2616) This bill is a combination of House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg’s (MI-05) PROTECT Act and Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by the Committee in April of […] The post House Passes Owens Bill Protecting Children from Radical Gender Ideology and Strengthening Parental Rights appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the GME Transparency Act of 2026 and the Our Doctors First Act of 2026, a two-bill package focused on increasing transparency in Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) programs and prohibiting Medicare GME payments attributable to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or nationals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Assistant Secretary William Kirkland from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs about the importance of water infrastructure in Montana’s tribal communities. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on settling water rights litigation for tribal communities: Daines: Assistant Secretary Kirkland, thanks for your testimony earlier. Going back to […] The post Daines in Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Finish Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement     appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16), members of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the full committee passage of H.R. 8881, the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026. This legislation would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress on the […] The post Finstad Applauds Committee Passage of the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026  first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Arizona’s sober-living fraud scandal is what the old government model looks like when it breaks. Vulnerable people, including Native Americans...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) took to the Floor with Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-WI) to speak in support H.R. 2616. This bill is a combination of Rep. Walberg’s PROTECT Act and Rep. Owens’ Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by […] The post Owens Speaks to Bill Protecting Children from Radical Gender Ideology on House Floor appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed H.R. 3350, legislation introduced by Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) to rename the Tustin Post Office after the late Mayor Ursula Ellen Kennedy.  Rep. Kim’s bill would designate the U.S. Post Office at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the “Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building.” This honors Ursula […] The post Rep. Young Kim’s Bill to Rename Tustin Post Office in Honor of Mayor Ursula Kennedy Passes Committee first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how bad policies in states such as California and Minnesota have contributed to pervasive Medicaid fraud in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.  Key excerpts of the speech are below:  “What we also know is that there is an enormous amount of fraud in Medicaid. I mean, we know that. There are a lot of studies out there, and not everyone can agree on how much, but I have seen studies from reputable think tanks that show that Medicaid fraud—stealing in the Medicaid program—runs between $1.1 trillion and $1.2 trillion o

“[D]espite Democrats’ partisan games, we’re still going to get the entire federal government funded. We’re going to ensure our immigration laws are enforced and criminal illegal aliens are not allowed to live freely in our country.”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that his bill, the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “Huge news- my bill to expand workforce training and career opportunities for America’s foster youth passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday! One of the greatest […] The post Daines Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Initiative to Help Foster Youth Build Successful Careers Passes U.S. House appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.