Press Releases

Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act to stop federal agencies from violating the Constitution by awarding contracts based on recipients’ race or sex. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Senate companion of the bill. “Companies in my district have lost out on contracts despite offering higher quality products at a lower cost to the taxpayer. That’s not just unfair, it’s wasteful,” said Congressman Glenn Grothman. “I was proud to introduce the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act because preferences in

Willmar, MN - Staff from the Office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will be holding mobile office hours in Browns Valley at the Browns Valley Public Library (15 3rd St S.) on May 15, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The congressional staff will be available to answer constituent questions and take feedback on policy issues. The Congresswoman’s office will also be able to assist constituents with issues such as passport processing, veterans’ needs, tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and connect them with federal agencies like FEMA, FSA, and more. For any questions regarding the mobile office 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for protecting the personally identifiable information (PII) of public servants across all levels of government. Congressman French Hill said, “Public servants sign up to better their country and communities. Unfortunately,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Supporting Early Childhood Educators’ Deductions Act, or SEED Act, legislation led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to correct an unfair gap in the tax code and support the early childhood educators who help shape children’s futures during their most formative years. The SEED Act would amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend the existing educator expense deduction to eligible early childhood educators, allowing them to deduct unreimbursed classroom expenses such as books,

By passing my Ensuring Children Receive Support Act, my House colleagues and I are standing firmly on the side of America’s children.

I am grateful everyone is safe following last night’s incident at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Donald J. Trump, Members of Congress, members of the press, and many others were gathered.  An individual rushed the venue, but thanks to the swift response of the Secret Service and law enforcement, the situation was quickly secured.  Violence of any kind has no place in our nation. This past week in Washington, I joined a roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to discuss the importance of limiting government intervention and

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement upon the passing of former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne: “Vicki and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Dirk Kempthorne, a faithful public servant who made a lasting mark on Idaho and our nation. From […]

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) released a list of resources for those affected by the tornado damage in Enid, OK around Vance Air Force Base. “I am heartbroken to see the devastating tornado damage around Vance Air Force Base in Enid,” said Congressman Lucas. “I am grateful that there have been no fatalities, and I […] The post Rep. Lucas Releases Information on Enid Tornado Disaster Relief appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Prescott, AZ – Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition, which recognizes and celebrates the artistic talent of high school students in each congressional district. On Saturday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) welcomed students, families, and educators to the...

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Washington, DC – This week, Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) spoke on the House floor honoring and remembering the victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. Last weekend marked the 31st anniversary of the terrorist attack. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on a sad anniversary for both the people of Oklahoma […] The post Rep. Lucas Honors OKC Bombing Victims on House Floor appeared first on Frank Lucas.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $32,167,742.80 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to strengthen critical infrastructure and improve emergency preparedness across the state. The funding will support upgrades to an electrical substation in Cameron Parish and install backup power generators for key public safety […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for five additional projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District, totaling $27,421,264.33. The reimbursements to local government and non-profit entities add to the over $5 billion in previously announced recovery funds and cover damages incurred due to the impact of Hurricanes in the area.  Rep. Higgins said, “DHS Secretary Mullin […] The post Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Port of South Louisiana will receive $43,361,426.00 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which received increased funding through Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This grant provides federal funding to support the construction of a new dock conveyance system […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) is urging Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to implement common best practices in the VA Home Loan program and eliminate outdated policies that do not align with current housing market realities. In a letter to Secretary Collins, Congressman Hamadeh reiterated his belief that the Trump administration has made significant progress in refocusing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on its core mission: taking care of veterans by cutting the benefits claims backlog, expanding access to care, and eliminating waste across the Depa

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) welcomed an innovative student team from Belfry Middle School to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The four middle school students won the Congressional App Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District during the annual #HouseofCode event at the U.S. Capitol Building.  The winning student team from Belfry Middle School included: Liam Baldwin, Gunner Dotson, Ava Hatfield and Riley Romero. They designed a mobile app called "SafeLink" to help people get emergency information and assistance during flooding an

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) welcomed Bentley and Edward Burton of Laney High School, along with Tilghman Reiss of New Hanover High School, to the nation’s capital to congratulate them on winning the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina’s Seventh District. The app they created, “Remember When,” uses technology to keep memories alive. Designed to support elderly individuals and their families, the app prompts conversations to help preserve memories, strengthen connections, and record personal stories. “These young students turned their persona

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) discussed Idaho’s leadership in the future of nuclear energy, and his Advancing Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Click here to watch. Excerpts of the exchange below: Risch: “One of the things I want to talk about a little bit today is the fact that you know that on, or […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $29,872,642.08 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support hurricane recovery, school repairs, and rebuilding efforts across the state following Hurricanes Laura and Ida. “After a storm, we need to get communities back up and running as quickly as […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) Act. This bill would repeal the 90/10 rule in the Higher Education Act, which only applies to proprietary schools and requires them to derive at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-federal sources Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Right now, the rules single out […]

“We cannot go back to the Biden administration’s dangerous policies of open borders and high crime. This framework is a step toward protecting our communities, keeping the border secure and getting a deal to fully fund DHS.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after voting to advance a budget framework, paving […]