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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the United States of America's 250th anniversary of independence: "As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we reflect on the extraordinary courage and conviction of the patriots who gathered in Philadelphia to declare that all people are created equal and endowed by their Creator with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked to preserve and strengthen the freedoms established by our Founding Fathers

Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald By: Congressman Rick W. Allen When we think about the 4th of July, we often think about barbeques, parties, fireworks and large celebrations with family and friends. For many, it's easy to breeze through the day without pausing to recognize its importance and meaning. Also known as Independence Day, the significance is echoed in its very name. It is far more than a holiday; far more than an opportunity to fire up the grill. It is a symbolic reminder of how far we've come as a nation. But this year, we also commemorate a generational milestone, our n

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today, on the 136thanniversary of Idaho statehood, announced the launch of the Idaho Service Spotlight, a new biweekly recognition of individuals whose exceptional courage, leadership, and sacrifice make a lasting difference in their communities. “Idaho is the greatest state in the nation because of the outstanding people who call […]

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Today,Senator Jim Justice released a statement commemorating America’s 250th birthday and celebrating Independence Day: “Independence Day is a day every American ought to be proud of. For 250 years, the United States of America has stood as the greatest beacon of freedom, opportunity, and hope. As we celebrate this historic milestone, […]

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The Republican Congress continues to use the reconciliation process to produce conservative wins for the American people. Not only were the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) done in a reconciliation bill, but earlier this June, Congress passed another reconciliation bill to fully fund federal immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term. This had to happen after “open borders” Democrats refused to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Because of their obstruction, the DHS shutdown was the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history. With Republicans’ pa

This morning, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Headquarters for the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies. The agreement establishes a joint...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the Ways & Means Committee, introduced the Housing Opportunities and Preservation Enhancement (HOPE) Act to create new tax incentives that encourage the renovation of older, existing rental properties to preserve them as affordable housing. “We were able to expand and make permanent the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Ways and Means Committee passed H.R. 7972, the Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act, legislation introduced by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, which would make permanent the newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The legislation would establish an Assistant Attorney General, appointed by the President and confirmed by the […] The post Reps. Finstad, Schmidt Introduce National Fraud Enforcement Division Act to Strengthen Federal Fraud Prosecution Efforts first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

“For 250 years, America has endured because ordinary people were willing to do extraordinary things for the common good. If we want this nation to remain strong for the next 250 years, we must reignite that spirit.” View Husted’s remarks here.  WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is commemorating America’s 250th birthday with remarks and an op-ed reflecting on […]

The hearing focused on the structure of the Federal Reserve System Oklahoma City, OK – Recently, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Financial Services Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, hosted a field hearing in Oklahoma City discussing the importance of the federated structure of the Federal Reserve system with the Reserve […] The post Rep. Lucas Hosts House Financial Services Task Force Field Hearing in OKC appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) delivered remarks on the House floor supporting landowners facing natural disaster damages by imploring his colleagues to vote in support of the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S.629, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, introduced by […] The post Rep. Lucas Implores Colleagues to Support the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act appeared first on Frank Lucas.

“The American Dream is Still Alive” WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence and applauding our shared ideals. Buchanan shares his personal story living the American Dream and lays out his hopes for the next 250 years. “As we gather this Fourth […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $179M in Public Assistance (PA) grants for another 30 projects to repair damages caused by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Chantal, and other disasters. Additionally, FEMA announced $18M for North Carolina under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). “Ever since Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Chantal, […]

WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Ways and Means today unanimously passed H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act (TAPA), bipartisan legislation led...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $32 million in funding for 11 airport infrastructure projects across North Dakota through the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act to deploy proven, American-made interventions that reduce maternal and child mortality around the globe while supporting U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. Each year, nearly 260,000 women die from preventable pregnancy-related complications. Evidence-based solutions like Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS) prenatal vitamins, […] The post Rep. Young Kim Introduces Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership, Support American Jobs, and Hel

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $24 million grant to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for the I-94 State […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced that the City of Belton has been awarded an $18 million federal BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the “Belton to AMERICA” infrastructure project. Earlier this year, Rep. Alford wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing his strong support for the project and highlighting its importance to regional infrastructure, economic growth, and job creation. The funding will be used to construct a critical last-mile, multi-modal freight connection linking the Kansas City Inland Port

Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford announced he and members of the Missouri Congressional Delegation have sent a formal letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll seeking clarity and transparency regarding any internal proposals that could affect the future of Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Leonard Wood. The delegation emphasized that while it strongly supports Army modernization and force optimization efforts, that any changes affecting foundational training missions must be deliberate, fully vetted, and aligned with long-ter

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) congratulated Eden Pethel, an 8th grader from Pendergrass, Georgia, on being selected as a winner of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250th, a nationwide competition organized by Second Lady Usha Vance in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Eden also designed the winning submission in the Georgia Department of Education’s America 250 license plate contest. “Eden Pethel is proof that Northeast Georgia continues to boast some of the most talented and patriotic young Americans,” said Clyde. “Winning b

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), co-led a member roundtable with his colleagues to celebrate America's 250th birthday and the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts, delivering for hardworking families across the country. On America's 250th birthday, RSC members reaffirmed their commitment to the timeless principles forged on the American frontier and across Texas today: limited government, individual liberty, and the unshakable belief that hardworking families, not Washington bureaucrats, know best how to build

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July. July 8, 2026 Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am County Administrator’s Office Conference Room 190 Beech Street Gate City, VA 24251 Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lee County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room 33640 Main Street Jonesville, VA 24263 Wise County (Big Stone Gap): 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Big Stone Gap Municipal Complex 216 Wood Ave. E Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 July 9, 2026 Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Town of Pearisburg Offices Council Chambers 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg, V

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the introduction of H.R. 9517, the bipartisan UNLOCK AUKUS Act, to strengthen the AUKUS security partnership by providing the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom greater flexibility to collaborate on advanced defense technologies while preserving critical national security safeguards. The legislation builds on Huizenga's longstanding efforts to strengthen AUKUS and ensure America's closest allies can work together more effectively to meet evolving security challenges. By remo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award for failing to stop the rampant theft of SNAP benefits from vulnerable families. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that states replaced more than $320 million in stolen SNAP benefits between October 2022 and December 2024. Criminals used scams like card skimming, card cloning, and phishing to steal SNAP EBT card information and drain SNAP benefits before families could use them to buy groceries. In Arkansas, more than 1,100 fam

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well. In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This USDA action is necessary to support farmers in Virginia’s Ninth District. Spring frost and freeze events followed by severe drought continue to impact Virginia’s agricultural health. “This disaster designation sets in moti

The lawmakers, led by Reps. Mike Lawler and Brad Sherman, warned the White House of Turkey’s ‘constant and growing anti-Israel rhetoric’ and its relations with Iran A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump on Thursday to “express deep concern about any effort to sell F-35s to Turkey.” The letter comes after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly discussed plans to push the sale ahead at the White House last week, in spite of continued legal restrictions prohibiting such a sale, and ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara next week. “With [Turkish] President [Recep Tay

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at making key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program. This legislation is sponsored by the House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson. “Ask any farmer or rancher, especially in the dairy industry, and they will tell you about the labor crisis they face. After years of working to build consensus to address this critical issue, I'm confident that the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act is the legisl

Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) was announced as a recipient of the Defender of Limited Government Award, a distinguished recognition from the Institute of Legislative Analysis (ILA). The award represents the 2026 Limited Government Index, a legislative analysis of voting records, compiled from 305 roll calls across 10 policy categories and encompassing 89,125 individual lawmaker votes. “One of my primary goals in Congress is to increase liberty for Americans across the country,” said Rep. Moran. “This recognition underscores the importance of maintaining steadfast support for the principl

Washington, D.C. – 7/2/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Brad Sherman (CA-32) led a group of colleagues in a bipartisan letter to President Trump expressing deep concern over any effort to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The F-35 program is one of the Department of Defense’s most strategically important initiatives, designed to strengthen interoperability between the United States and allied nations while enhancing collective defense capabilities. Through shared production and common aircraft systems, the program has become a cornerstone of military coordination across NATO and other

Establishes Pilot Program to Use AI to Identify Fraudulent Tax Returns, Requires Report to Congress on Results WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced that his bipartisan AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026 (H.R. 9501) to encourage the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026 (H.R. 9532), bipartisan legislation that would extend the Working Families Tax Cut’s No Tax on Auto Loans provision to boats. “There’s nothing more American than loading up the family and heading out on the lake for […] The post Yakym, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Taxes on Boat Loans appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

MEDORA, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today welcomed President Donald J. Trump to North Dakota for a celebration marking America’s 250th birthday and the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt President […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in releasing a statement ahead of the Chinese government’s enactment of a law promoting “ethnic unity and progress.” In a joint statement, the Senators said: “For decades, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has denied […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), joined Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec on Real America’s Voice to discuss recent Supreme Court rulings, the SAVE America Act, and conservative wins secured by Sen. Banks in the upcoming NDAA. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts on SCOTUS and SAVE America Act: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “This is the worst decision I think we’ve […]

“It’s great to see these critical projects receive the funding they need to keep Ohio moving forward.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $50 million in federal funding for two major Ohio infrastructure projects through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) today introduced the Helping Undergraduate Students Thrive with Long-Term Earnings (HUSTLE) Act, bipartisan legislation that would create first-of-its-kind tax-advantaged investment accounts allowing college athletes to grow their name, image, and likeness (NIL) earnings without federal income tax liability and build lasting financial security. This bill is led in the Senate by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).

 WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the University of North Dakota (UND) for award negotiations under a $75 million initiative […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), joined Fox News Digital to discuss the federal grand jury investigation into alleged financial crimes committed by Neville Roy Singham, tied to his funding of a socialist, communist, and Marxist organizations. Sen. Banks wrote a letter to former Attorney General Pam Bondi in February alerting the Department of Justice about […]