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WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) today issued the following statements after the U.S. Senate approved the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act, bipartisan […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Securing National Security Systems from Chinese Optical Transceivers Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent Chinese-made optical transceivers from being used in the federal government’s most sensitive national security systems. Chinese manufacturers have become major suppliers of optical transceivers, creating U.S. […]

Two years ago, Southwest Virginia communities faced some of the most adverse weather conditions in recent memory. Hurricane Helene damaged homes, businesses, infrastructure, farms, among other properties and items. Hundreds of thousands of people in Virginia’s Ninth District were affected by other losses, including a loss of cellular telephone service in much of the District. Preparing for danger, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin took decisive steps. The Wednesday before the storm hit, Youngkin called. He advised me that Virginia’s Ninth District would be severely impacted by the incoming stor

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grant is as follows: $173,600 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Local authorities continue to investigate disaster vulnerabilities in our infrastructure. “This FEMA grant for more than $173,000 helps the West Piedmont Planning District Commissio

Gosar Introduces VA Hiring Integrity Act to Keep Convicted Fraudsters Off VA Payroll WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 10556, the VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026, legislation that would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from hiring or retaining individuals who have knowingly committed fraud involving federal funds. “Veterans who risked their lives to defend our country deserve to know that the people entrusted with their care and benefits can be trusted. It is unacceptable for someone who has

Last week, Reps. Jack Bergman, Jeff Van Drew, Don Davis, and Jared Golden introduced the SMILE for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation establishing a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program to reimburse community-based dental providers for care provided to rural Veterans. Under current law, only about 15 percent of the nearly nine million Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for VA dental services. Eligibility is generally limited to Veterans with a service-connected dental condition, a 100 percent disability rating, or former prisoner-of-war status. “For too many Veterans in

LAKEWOOD — Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) this week introduced the Permanently Authorizing PILT Act to guarantee reliable federal payments to Colorado counties that provide essential services on and around tax-exempt federal lands. Without predictable mandatory funding, counties will never have the true assurance of the federal revenue that they receive. The Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program provides payments to counties, including 56 in Colorado, and other local governments with non-taxable federal lands within their borders to offset lost pr

Washington, D.C. – 9/25/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act, legislation that would update the federal tax code so widows or widowers can claim surviving spouse status for up to two years after their spouse’s death, regardless of whether they have a dependent child. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 2(a), only surviving‑spouse filing status requires that the widow or widower have a dependent child, which does not always reflect in modern household structures. Many married couples have no children, adult children, or children who

Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act to promote employment opportunities for workers in recovery and provide support to communities impacted by widespread substance use. “The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “This legislation would break down barriers to employment for people in recovery and fund local organizations to address the nationwide behavioral health workforce shortage. I will k

Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Port of Little Rock Executive Director Bryan Day, Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde, Little Rock Regional Chamber representatives, and state and local economic development leaders to announce a $4.5 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for critical infrastructure improvements at the Port of Little Rock. The grant will support construction of infrastructure that will provide secondary access to the southwest portion of the Port and a more direct route to Interstate 530. According to EDA, the project is es

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $500,000 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This summer, hero pilot Captain Sully Sullenberger became one of the latest figures to come forward about their Alzheimer’s diagnosis. As more figures speak out, federal efforts will support the development of new treatments. “This grant for $500,000 helps Biotherapeutics, Inc. devel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined both the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce for roundtables with local business leaders, energy producers, and healthcare providers. The roundtables brought together key stakeholders from across the Permian Basin to discuss the challenges facing local businesses. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, Congressman Pfluger has been a leading voice in Washington for pro-growth, pro-business policies, and used the discussions to hear directly from West Texas job creators about how federal policy can better support

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement as South Jersey prepares for a strong coastal storm this weekend. "We are praying for the best, but preparing for the worst," said Congressman Van Drew. "My office is in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the White House so that if South Jersey is hit hard, we can make sure our communities get any federal help they need as quickly as possible. South Jersey has been through major storms before, and we know how important it is to be ready before conditions get bad. Be prepared for possible flo

By Leif Le Mahieu Published September 25, 2026 Fifty-years ago, a Republican congressman from Illinois named Henry Hyde took action to successfully protect American dollars from being used to end the life of an unborn child. To honor the lawmaker’s legacy, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) on Friday introduced a resolution calling for the continued support of the Hyde Amendment, a measure prohibiting the use of federal dollars to fund abortions. Lankford credits the amendment with saving over 2.5 million babies, according to a copy of a resolution first obtained by The Daily Wire. Lankford’s resol

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), led dozens of colleagues in a letter to U.S Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding that funding from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) be distributed to states no later than November 1, 2026, as required by the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for FY 2027, in preparation for the coming colder season. “With a history of repeated funding delays by HHS to states, we are especially concerned for households

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $592,397 grant. The funding supports research into back pain injury mechanisms to address chronic pain behaviors. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Since 2003, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine has been a leader in research efforts to improve health care in Virginia. “This grant for nearly $600,000 helps the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medici

Today, Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, commended the Department of Energy (DOE) for its recent decision to award more than $135 million in federal funding for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to help modernize the electric grid, upgrade transmission capacity, and lower expenses for Ohio ratepayers. "Ohio is a key hub for multi-directional power transfer and faces many of the nation's grid challenges," said Rep. Latta. "This funding will help maximize existing infrastructure, replace old assets, reduce congestion, and unlock const

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Kat Cammack (R-FL) today introduced H.R. 10611, the Temporary International Movement of Equines (TIME) Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that modernizes federal requirements governing the temporary international movement of elite competition and racehorses. The TIME Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop a science-based, risk-based regulatory framework that reflects internationally recognized standards while maintaining strong protections for equine health and biosecurity. “Aligning with international safet

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has helped secure $20 million for the Christoval Road Improvement Project. By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148, P.L. 119-75), Rep. Pfluger helped fund the Department of War's Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). This $20 million investment in San Angelo will help fund a $28.6 million transportation and utility infrastructure project along the south side of Goodfellow Air Force Base, extending from Paint Rock Road to South Chadbourne Street. T

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Facilitating Liberty and Accountability for Flock Observations (FLAFO) Act, legislation prohibiting federal agencies from purchasing, leasing, operating, accessing, or sharing data with networked Automated License Plate Reader surveillance systems without a judicial warrant. The bill also conditions Department of Justice federal grant funding for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on the adoption of substantially similar privacy regulations.

San Mateo, CA — As the election nears and to help provide more transparency into who is paying for campaigns, Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation would... The post Mullin & Kaptur Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, September 28, 2026, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will lead a roundtable discussion titled “COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People.” Sen. Johnson will be joined by patients, families, doctors, and nurses to discuss how hospitals failed to administer proper care and treatment to patients suffering from COVID-19 throughout the […] The post ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Reminder: Sen. Johnson to Lead Roundtable Discussion: “COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People” appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for an event with the Board of Peace during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Read highlights below. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on his involvement with Central Asia: I remember the book The Global Chess Board that Dr. Brzezinski wrote […] The post Daines Joins Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in NYC, Touts Administration’s Peace Efforts in Central Asia and South Caucasus appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and past Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)—released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked his bipartisan resolution condemning the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for engaging in repression, coercion, and intimidation beyond its own borders, targeting […] The post Merkley Decries Senate Republicans’ Opposition to His Bipartisan Resolution Condemning PRC’s Transnational Repression appeared first on Merkley.

Joins Fox News, Bloomberg TV, and Fox News Rundown WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with national media to discuss President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to the White House. Watch the full interview with Martha MacCallum on Fox News HERE. Daines on outcomes of Trump-Xi summit: I think it’s important to frame […] The post Daines Reacts to Historic Trump-Xi Summit at the White House Ahead of Attending State Dinner appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced her fourth annual Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest to encourage residents of Washington’s Third District to get out in the woods and find the biggest Bigleaf Maple leaf they can. Last year’s winner, James Owen, shows off his 21in leaf found in east Lewis County […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Announces 2026 Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Medford, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) to support Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urgently reconsider the agency’s denial of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) […] The post Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Hoyle, Salinas, Dexter, Bynum Support Kotek Demanding Emergency Federal Assistance for East Evans Fire appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) led Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to reintroduce the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act. This legislation would provide tax relief for AmeriCorps members who earn Segal Education Awards to help pay […] The post Bennet, Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Collins, Coons, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Volunteers appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

SEATTLE, W.A. – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Students Not Profits Act to protect students and taxpayers from corporations and private-equity firms abusing our federal student aid system. “Higher education is inaccessible to Americans in every corner of this country… The post Jayapal Introduces the Students Not Profits Act appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Washington, DC – This week, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Glen “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) are leading a resolution to recognize September 21-25, 2026 as “National Hazing Awareness Week.” The resolution recognizes the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries because of collegiate hazing and promotes efforts to prevent hazing. A companion resolution […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2026 CONTACT: Nikki.gooden@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced that $26,414,108 has been returned to Idahoans through casework. This is money owed to constituents that was being held by a federal agency. Through his constituent services casework team, Congressman Fulcher’s office has closed more than 7,592 […] The post Fulcher Announces $26 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

Originally published on September 19, 2026 by the San Mateo Daily Journal and written by the San Mateo Daily Journal Staff. A funding authorization request from U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin for over $75 million in water infrastructure projects in San... The post Kevin Mullin requests $75M in San Mateo County water infrastructure funding appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Senators’ letter calls for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety and human control WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 15 Senate Democrats in calling on President Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the […]