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DETROIT — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), co-founder of the House People’s Environmental Justice Caucus, introduced the Make DTE Pay Act, which would substantially increase monetary penalties on utilities like DTE Energy when they seek customer rate increases within the two years preceding or following Clean Air Act violations. “Corporate polluters like DTE treat violating our environmental protection laws as […] The post Tlaib Introduces Make DTE Pay Act in Response to Clean Air Act Violations, Repeated Rate Hikes appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.
SANTA CLARITA, CA – Yesterday, Representative George Whitesides announced a $1.2 million federal investment into Santa Clarita roads and intersections that he was able to secure in Congress’ annual budget bill. The funding, announced at an event with Mayor Laurene Weste and members of the Santa Clarita city council, will go towards infrastructure projects that improve pedestrian safety and traffic circulation at […]
Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to the Department of the Interior’s Acting Inspector General demanding an investigation into a no-bid contract awarded by the National Park Service (NPS) to Clark Construction for maintenance on the Lafayette Park fountains, the same firm currently building the White House East Wing ballroom, at a cost 427% above […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres Calls on Interior Inspector General to Investigate No-Bid Contract Awarded to Contractor Building Trump’s Ballroom appeared first on Torres.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service Award at the 23rd Annual Friends of National Service Awards in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Voices for National Service advocates for public support of AmeriCorps programs that respond to the country’s most immediate and pressing challenges from natural disasters to education, supporting veterans, and more. The John Lewis Bridge to Service Award is given to a me
We pause to honor the life and service of Sergeant Michael Stokes of Danbury, who was honorably discharged from the US Army having obtained the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. With no known next of kin, my office was notified that he would be buried in an unmarked grave. We worked with the VA to locate and expedite his service records. Today, Sgt. Stokes received full military honors at CT State Veterans Cemetery. My team would not rest until Sergeant Stokes was able to rest in peace. On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank you for your service.
TAMPA, Fla. – Ahead of Mother’s Day, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) reintroduced H.R. 8651, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act. The bipartisan legislation builds on earlier congressional efforts to strengthen and deepen the understanding of how medications affect pregnant and lactating women and their infants. It would modernize FDA regulations, raise awareness of research that includes pregnant and lactating women, and encourage high-quality priority research projects to be conducted at the NIH—to help ensure m
(Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced the winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Seventeen art pieces were entered this year from seven schools throughout his district. “All of this year’s participants demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity, contributing to a competition that once again challenged our judges with its exceptional caliber of work,” said Case. “The breadth of perspectives and artistic expression on display speaks volumes about the talent within our c
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, signed onto U.S. Representative Pat Ryan’s (D-NY-18) No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit the use of additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran in the absence of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) or official declaration of war from Congress. Read the bill text here. For nine weeks, the Trump administration has waged war in Iran without congressional approval, which has cost at least $25 billion, killed 13 U.S. servicemembers and wounded hundreds more, and ca
SHELBURNE, VT – U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), Vice Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, alongside U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committees, today hosted a roundtable discussion at the Shelburne Town Offices with Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas and Town Clerks to defend the integrity of free and fair elections in Vermont. “Our town clerks are the backbone of our democracy,” said Rep. Balint. “At a time when there’s widespread misinformation about elections, it’s especially important for Vermonters to
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 7, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SECURES AQUACULTURE STUDY PROVISION FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS IN HOUSE-PASSED FARM BILL Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announces the inclusion of her amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study identifying locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands suitable for the development of aquaculture small businesses in the Farm Bill (H.R. 7567), which passed in the U.S.
JOHNSONVILLE, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited a Rensselaer County home undergoing weatherization improvements to view the ongoing progress, meet with the homeowner and local advocates, and discuss ways to help more families take advantage of the benefits provided by home weatherization. During the visit, Tonko highlighted his Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, a bipartisan bill that would invest federal funding in home weatherization efforts to help low-income families save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making their homes safer, healthier, and more
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DETROIT — Ahead of Mother’s Day, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Chair of the Congressional Mamas’ Caucus, introduced a House Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color. This resolution honors women, pregnant people, and their families by recognizing the unique challenges faced by communities of color, supports efforts to combat institutional racism, advocates for equitable maternal health […] The post Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs, sent a letter to the top official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) calling out delays in reimbursements to healthcare providers dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you may know, there […] The post In Letter to FEMA, Fetterman Calls Out Delayed Healthcare Reimbursements appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.
EDWARDSVILLE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market issues and how Congress […] The post Budzinski Convenes Agriculture Advisory Council Amid Rising Costs appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.