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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) applauded the passage of their legislation, H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would make permanent the newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and appoint […] The post Finstad Applauds House Passage of the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5109, The TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act, under suspension of the rules today. Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) introduced the bipartisan legislation in September 2025 after first putting it forward as H.R. 7223 in […] The post Higgins, Carter Pass Bipartisan TWICE Act to Fill Transportation Workforce Needs first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

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 post ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** 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. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03), members of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the unanimous committee passage of the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation will require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish quarterly, rather than annually, reports regarding the performance of […] The post Reps. Finstad, Morrison Applaud Committee Passage of the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026 first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that their bill, the “Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act,” has passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “This is a huge win for Montana and the entire country. Hydropower is an affordable, reliable source […] The post Daines, Cortez Masto Bill to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President’s Desk appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Troy Downing today announced that their bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act passed the U.S. Senate, and will now head to the President’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. “This is huge news for northeast Montana! Access to safe […] The post Daines, Downing Bill Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President’s Desk appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

“Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease is Key to Giving Families More Time, Options and Hope” The ASAP Act Would Provide Medicare Coverage for Preventive Alzheimer’s Detection WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, announced that his bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act (H.R. 6130) advanced out of the committee in a unanimous vote. Buchanan’s bill is co-led by Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.). “Early detection of Alzheimer’s is key […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the bipartisan Community Health Center Reforms Enabling Better Access for Seniors and Elders Act, or the CHC REBASE Act, legislation to modernize how Medicare pays Federally Qualified Health Centers and ensure seniors and underserved patients can continue accessing the care they need close to home. “Community health […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael A. Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Guaranteeing Rights Against Novel International Tyranny and Extortion Act, known as the GRANITE Act, to stop foreign governments from enforcing censorship judgments against Americans. “Foreign bureaucrats do not get to decide what Americans can say,” said Rulli. “My bill makes clear that if a foreign government tries to […]

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), joined by members of the Missouri delegation, recently hosted an Academy Day event...

“We have the resources. We have the workers. We have the technology. What we lack is a permitting system that allows us to use them effectively. That is why Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform this year.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Republicans are making America energy dominant. He ... Read more The post Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice voted to advance the Farm Bill out of the Senate Agriculture Committee and applauded Republicans’ commitment to get it passed. “Farmers carry the weight of this nation on their shoulders, and they are relying on us to get the Farm Bill across the finish line. Ag Committee has now made a […]

WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) voted in support of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 to authorize Army Corps of Engineers projects that improve water infrastructure, strengthen flood protection, and support local water supply for communities nationwide. WRDA includes local projects Rep. Kim advocated for, including: “Delivering for our community […] The post Rep. Young Kim Secures Water Resources for California’s 40th Congressional District first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

“Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens: these twenty governments are putting American lives at risk by issuing ‘drive-only’ licenses and should not be rewarded with federal taxpayer dollars.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today introduced the Red Light Act. This bill would help prohibit illegal immigrants from obtaining […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on diesel prices and race in AI against China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on diesel fuel prices: We are farm and ranch country in Montana. We pride ourselves on that rich heritage. Look, the farmers and ranchers, […] The post Daines on Fox Business: “We Cannot Slow Down in the Race Against China” appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 16, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong Urges the Advancement of Comprehensive Permitting Reform in September COMPANIES, LABOR, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO GET AMERICA BUILDING AGAIN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is urging the advancement of a strong, comprehensive permitting reform package during the September work period. His […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved his legislation to support the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora. The Senate approved […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 17, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong on 535 News: It’s Time to Do What’s Right for the Country ARMSTRONG CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN COURAGE TO FIX BROKEN FEDERAL APPROVAL PROCESSES ACROSS RENEWABLE, MINING, AND OIL & GAS SECTORS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) appeared on the Capitol Hill-focused 535 News […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2025 Sheehy’s Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act Advances through Senate Commerce Committee U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy’s Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act today advanced out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill, co-led by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), provides air traffic controllers more tools and training to […]

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed Rep. Gabe Evans’ Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation to ensure companies building large data centers – not hardworking American families – are responsible for the electricity and infrastructure needed to power them. “AI companies have a serious responsibility to earn the trust of the communities they invest in and to be good neighbors. The Ratepayer Protection Act guarantees hardworking American families won’t foot the bill for the buildout of AI infrastructure– or see their energy costs rise to pay for it,” S

Washington, D.C. – 9/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure large electricity customers pay the costs associated with the additional strain they place on the electric grid, passed the House. The bill is designed to prevent existing residents and small businesses from being forced to subsidize the infrastructure costs created by data centers. The bill passed the House with a vote of 417-3. In July 2026, this legislation advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to provide $150 million over five years in continued funding for Lyme disease research at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sending the bill to President Trump’s desk for his signature. The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act (S. 2398)—sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)—is the identical Senate companion legislation to Rep. Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) HR 4348, which passed the House in late July. Having now passed both chambers, the President is expected to sign the final Senate version into l

By Pedro Rodriguez Published September 16, 2026 A top congressional panel on Wednesday examined the imprisonment of Chinese media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai and the state of press freedom and judicial independence in China. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing, titled “A Son and Daughter’s Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai,” comes a week before the Chinese Communist Party leader’s visit to the United States. The hearing featured testimony from Sebastien Lai, the son of the imprisoned media entrepreneur, who called for the immediate release of the 78-year-old d

By Kate Scanlon Published 2:43 PM September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House in late September, and advocates for Hong Kong’s prominent Catholic media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai said Trump should push for his release from prison during the summit. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., a Catholic, who is a longtime lawmaker and co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, held a hearing Sept. 16 examining Lai’s imprisonment, with Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai, among the witnesses. Trump an

WASHINGTON, D.C.—September 16, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today issued the statement below regarding his support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation leverages expanded sanctions, trade measures, and financial restrictions to combat the economic backing of Russian aggression, in addition to extending the expiring Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) of 1996 through 2031. Due to a family member’s serious medical issue, Congressman Womack was unable to be in D.C. to vote in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which ensures all new vehicles are equipped with AM radio. “When disaster strikes – especially in hurricane and tornado-prone states like Louisiana – local communities rely on AM radio to deliver accurate, up-to-date information and critical safety alerts,” Speaker Johnson said. “Yesterday, the House took a major step toward keeping AM radio in every new vehicle, ensuring our constituents never lose access to essential emergency warnings as well as some of t

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332), led by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT). The legislation passed unanimously and will help protect ratepayers and strengthen grid planning as electricity demand continues to rise. The United States is experiencing unprecedented growth in electricity demand, driven by expanding manufacturing, electrification, and emerging technologies. At the same time, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of the Water Resources Development (WRDA) Act of 2026 through the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation includes eleven priorities he secured for South Jersey, and it is expected to be signed into law. "This is exactly the kind of work I came to Congress to do," said Congressman Van Drew. "South Jersey is surrounded by water, and our towns deal with flooding, erosion, aging dams, and waterways that need our full attention. I fought to get these priorities into the bill because they will directly address these concerns

WASHINGTON — In an opinion editorial published by The Defense Post, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) warned that America cannot afford to test and field drone technology at peacetime speed while our adversaries innovate at wartime speed. In case you missed it… America Can’t Afford to Test Drones at Peacetime Speed Defense Post Rep. Ronny Jackson 15 September 2026 A US Army Apache helicopter goes down near the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly hit by an Iranian drone. The crew is recovered not by another helicopter, but by an unmanned surface vessel — the first time a robotic boat has ever pulle

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) bipartisan H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, by a vote of 25-18, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The vote marks the PACK Act’s third major milestone in less than two months. The legislation received a hearing before the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee on July 22nd, advanced through the Subcommittee on September 1st, and has now passed the full Energy and Commerce Committee. “Today, consumer protection won,

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) officially awarded a grant of up to $13,610,908 to the State of Georgia for the establishment of the Georgia Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. Following the announcement, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below: "Funding for the long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta has now been officially awarded to the State of Georgia. To our veterans and their families in the CSRA and surrounding communities: the tireless work that brought us to this point is for you. I am proud to h

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) recognized Winton Machine of Suwanee, Georgia as a Special Georgian of the Ninth in celebration of the company’s selection as one of the five finalists advancing to the grand finale of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition. The Winton Machine Company was founded by Lisa and George Winton in 1997. For nearly three decades, the company has designed and manufactured automated tube and coax fabrication machinery. Their impact stretches across numerous industries, such as aerospace, medical man

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation cosponsored by Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation makes 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 Senate, to lead DOJ efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent fraud within federally funded programs. “I want to thank my colleagues for passing this critic

Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) bipartisan 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, introduced with Representative Lateefah Simon (CA-12). The legislation would give the Small Business Administration (SBA) additional flexibility to meet increased demand for 504 loans that help small businesses make long-term investments in facilities, equipment, and expansion. Read the full text of the 504 Program Level Flexibility Act here. The bill allows the SBA Administrator to increase 504 loan commitments up to 115 percent of the annual authorization level if

The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)’s September 16th hearing, entitled “A Son and Daughter’s Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai”: Today’s hearing is about Jimmy Lai—and an earnest appeal to Xi Jinping from Jimmy’s children to set him free on humanitarian grounds. They are grateful that President Trump has personally raised Jimmy Lai’s release with Xi Jinping, and they respectfully ask him to do so again at the upcoming summit. We will hear directly from Jimmy Lai’s son, Seba

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation protects local communities from electricity cost hikes by directing state regulators to make data center companies pay the full cost for its use of electricity infrastructure. Under the bill, all state utility commissions will hold proceedings on large-load electric rates and rules for data centers that draw more than 100 MW of power. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Following House passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would give federal investigators a direct way to obtain records from states when investigating fraud in programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, unemployment benefits, disaster assistance, and other federally funded programs. "To me, it is simple. If taxpayer money is being stolen, investigators should be able to get the records they need to find out where

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This is a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "The devastating floods that swept through Central Texas and Camp Mystic, where two of my daughters were staying, exposed a critical gap in how we warn Americans when disaster strikes. The Mystic Alerts Act ensures that emergency alerts can reach f

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement following the House passage of three Committee-led bills to combat the manufacturing of illicit drugs and to protect Americans from dangerous substances, like fentanyl. “I am glad to see the House take action to pass three House Energy and Commerce bills to build upon our work of combating illicit drugs that have devastated communities across our nation, especially here in Kentucky,” said Congressman Guthrie. “These bipartisan bills will provide law enfor

Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai, testifies in front of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) at their September 16th hearing, entitled “A Son and Daughter’s Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai.” At today’s Capitol Hill hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), lawmakers examined the unjust imprisonment of Jimmy Lai—a well-known free-speech advocate and the publisher of the pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily—by Hong Kong officials, as well as what his case reveals about the continued erosion of the freedom of the press, judicial independence, and the rule o

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497 – the Water Resources Development Act. This legislation authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). One USACE project in particular will promote flood risk management and ecosystem renovation along the Clinch River in Richlands, Virginia. The bill heads to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Following House passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for the bill, issued the following statement: “USACE resources and personnel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing it as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "I'm proud to see the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act pass the U.S. House of Representatives. Xylazine was never meant for human us

Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth. The declaration comes in response to a statewide hay shortage caused by persistent and ongoing drought conditions. In response to the State of Emergency declaration, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement: “Hay is an integral agricultural product supporting Virginia farmers, particularly those with cows and horses. But due to devastating drought challenges, access to hay supplies is dwindling. “I commend the Governor’s action today to address the hay shortage impacti

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation would codify President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge and prevent American families from being forced to cover the costs of energy infrastructure upgrades to support data center development. Chairman Guthrie’s remarks on H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, as prepared for delivery. “I rise in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, sponsored by my collea

Tonight, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which protects taxpayer dollars from funding abortion, both directly and through federal health plans. Rep. Smith’s remarks are provided below: Fifty years ago—on September 30th, 1976—Congress first enacted an amendment offered by the late, great Congressman Henry Hyde of Illinois to prohibit federal Medicaid funds from being used to subsidize the killing of unborn children by abortion. During debate in the House,

Washington, D.C. – 9/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 9086, the Foreign Service Modernization Act, passed the House by voice vote. This legislation will improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad. WATCH: CONGRESSMAN LAWLER DEBATES ON HOUSE FLOOR IN FAVOR OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE MODERNIZATION ACT The Foreign Service Modernization Act marks the first comprehensive review of the Foreign Service Act since it was signed into law in 1980. “America’s diplomats ar

Originally Published in WRDW By: Staff AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than $13.6 million in federal funding has been officially awarded to build a long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta. The grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration will establish the cemetery on more than 200 acres behind East Central Regional Hospital off Tobacco Road. It will be the largest veterans cemetery in Georgia. The funding was appropriated through federal legislation, according to U.S. Rep. Rick Allen. “Funding for the long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta has now been o

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08), applauded House passage of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, by a vote of 417 to 3. The legislation would require state public utility commissions to consider a strategy to make data centers pay their own way, instead of passing costs onto American consumers. "When done responsibly, data center development leads to longer term investments and broa