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🚨SAVE AMERICA ACT quick facts: - 68% of Americans support the SAVE AMERICA ACT - 81% favor requiring voter ID - 78% want states to purge non-citizens from voter rolls - 74% support proof of citizenship to vote 56% call SAVE AMERICA “commonsense.” GET THIS PASSED.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) in relaunching the Congressional Dairy Caucus. Central Valley dairy producers continue to struggle due to high input costs, competitive pressures from trade partners, and shifting consumption patterns, and this bipartisan caucus will work to elevate those concerns at the federal level and advocate for healthy and wholesome milk and dairy products. “As the sole dairyman in Congress, I’m proud to join my colleagues in launching the Congressional Dairy Caucus,”
Anniston, AL – Yellowhammer News published the following story detailing a new conditional agreement between the U.S. Army and Titan Mining Corporation to build a critical mineral processing plant for graphite at the Anniston Army Depot. Read the full story in Yellowhammer News here and below. Army turns to Anniston to break China’s stranglehold on graphite Grayson Everett June 30, 2026 Anniston Army Depot is about to become part of America’s effort to break China’s grip on the minerals that power modern weapons. Titan Mining Corporation, the only end-to-end producer of natural flake graphite
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's formal decision in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. “Today is a historic day for female athletes in America,” said Rep. Simpson. “The Supreme Court’s decision in State of Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. has confirmed what we have known all along: men have no place in women’s sports. Idahoans owe a debt of gratitude to Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Idaho State Representative Barb Ehardt for leading the charge to protect women’s spor
Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Marketplace Fraud Accountability (MFA) Act, legislation requiring the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement multifactor authentication for enrollees in federal health care programs governed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to better protect Americans' personal information and reduce fraud. "Fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to exploit weak security systems, and the federal government shouldn't make it easy for them," said Grothman. "Multifactor authentication has become a standard security measure
At a Capitol Hill hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), expert witnesses detailed the declining human rights situation in Northern Cyprus since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan rose to power 23 years ago. “During these 23 years, no territory neighboring Turkey has provided a clearer window into Erdoğan’s worldview, his ambitions, and his approach to power than Cyprus,” said Smith during his opening statement. “Cyprus serves as an important object lesson as we assess Erdoğan’s intentions toward Greece, Armenia, Israel, Syri
Healthcare Efficiency Through Flexibility Act Eases Burdens on ACOs, Encourages Value-Based Care Model Click here to watch Buchanan’s speech on the House floor WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, released the following statement after his bipartisan Healthcare Efficiency Through Flexibility Act (H.R. 5347) to improve digital reporting for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) passed the House of Representatives […]
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Textile Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. David Rouzer (R-NC-07) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), joined by fourteen Members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging stronger customs enforcement measures to protect the American textile industry from fraudulent trade practices and illegal imports. The United States is the second largest global exporter of textile products and a leading exporter of fiber and apparel, contributing more than $65 billion annually to our economy. The industry is also a significant source of federal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Representative Young Kim (CA-40) to rename the Tustin Post Office after the late Mayor Ursula Ellen Kennedy. This legislation would designate the U.S. Post Office at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the “Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building,” honoring Kennedy’s historic achievements as the first […] The post Rep. Young Kim Bill to Rename Tustin Post Office After Mayor Ursula Ellen Kennedy Passes the U.S. House of Representatives first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the “Support Accurate and Thorough Data Collection and Recognition of Our Nation’s Growing Number of Strength and Conditioning Coaches Act,” or the STRONG Act, to ensure that strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches are properly classified within the Federal Standard Occupational Classifications System (SOC). The SOC is […] The post Rep Owens Introduces STRONG Act appeared first on Burgess Owens.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led a coalition of bipartisan Senators in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, calling for measures to restore a more competitive trade balance for U.S. specialty crops with Mexico. In the letter, the Senators advocate alleviating the unsustainable pressures on U.S. specialty crop producers caused […]
MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today joined U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and General Dale White, who oversees the Sentinel program for the U.S. Department of War (DoW), […]
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., co-led a bipartisan letter with U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., to Agriculture Secretary...
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) addressed the Teamsters International Convention, emphasizing how America’s corporations have forgotten right and wrong and placed profit over everyday American workers. Senator Hawley praised the Teamsters for the organization’s role in building the great American economy and its focus on working men and women.This comes after Senator Hawley’s Faster Labor […] The post Hawley Addresses Teamsters Convention: ‘It’s Time We Stood For What Is Right In America’ appeared first on Josh Hawley.
Sen. Jim Banks, along with colleagues Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Sen. John Curtis (R-UT), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced a bipartisan resolution that condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Law. Set to go into effect on July 1, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law erodes the rights of minority groups through the targeting of language […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), increasing safety, reducing delays, and modernizing air travel. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The funding supports the Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) Retrofit of Tower Simulation Systems (TSS) to SAV. TSS is a high-fidelity, computer-based, and immersive training tool use
WASHINGTON D.C. – This weekend, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Fox News Live with Aisha Hasnie to discuss military updates from Iran and the importance of passing SAVE America Act. Click the image above for full discussion. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “President Trump has put them on notice, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to recent concerns regarding the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “I support strong oversight of the JLTV program to ensure our Army and Marine Corps receive the capabilities they need to win. The […]
‘Kill Switch’ Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Raises Concerns for Grassroots Activists The Texan Kim Roberts | June 29th, 2026 Grassroots activists in Texas are expressing concern about “kill switch” technology for automobiles that was mandated in 2021 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed during the Biden administration. The secretary of the U.S. […] The post ‘Kill Switch’ Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Raises Concerns for Grassroots Activists appeared first on Cloud.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) issued the following statements after the House passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act by a vote of 267 to 117. “Congress has spent years searching for how to best protect children and teens online, and today’s overwhelming bipartisan vote indicates that we have found our solutio
Biden backed down. Trump took action. The world's leading state sponsor of terrorism should NEVER possess a nuclear weapon. America is safer when our enemies know we mean business.
WASHINGTON — On Thursday in the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson visited with Maycie Howard, this year’s first-place winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Maycie’s painting, “A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou,” will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school students, in which one piece of artwork from each congressional district is chosen by a panel of judges to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. The second, third, and fourth place selecti
Bacon Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages middle and high school students to explore coding, computer science, and careers in STEM fields. Students who live in or attend school in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District are eligible to participate individually or in teams of up to four. The challenge is open to students of all skill levels, regardless of coding experience. Students may create an app
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Security Community Upgrades for a Resilient (SECURE) Grid Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7). This bipartisan bill would empower states to fully assess risks to the electric grid from extreme weather, physical and cyber threats, and other vulnerabilities. Congressman Latta is the co-chair of the Grid Innovation Caucus. "America's electric grid must be secure and resilient to ensure families and businesses have reliable
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2,840,000 award. The funding will support design development of a novel power electronics converter that delivers superior power compared to traditional converters. The funding is supported by the agency’s Disruptive Direct Current Converters for Grid Resilient Infrastructure to Deliver Secure energy (DC-GRIDS) program. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Virginia Tech leads projects that ca
Just over four years ago, the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs marked a major victory for the sanctity of life and the Constitution. By overturning Roe v. Wade, the Court rightly rejected the idea that the Constitution creates a right to abortion and returned this issue straight to the states. But being pro-life isn't just about one court decision. It's a commitment to defend the dignity of every unborn child and stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor Congresswoman Sheri Biggs's bill, H.R. 9421, that would protect women and unborn children by res
Atlantic City, NJ -Today, Congressman Van Drew joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, HHS officials, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and other WWE Superstars at the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center in Atlantic City to encourage young people to get active and support the return of the Presidential Fitness Test. "Fitness plays a big role in my life, and I know firsthand how important it is to stay active and build healthy habits," said Congressman Van Drew. "At a time when people are always in front of screens, it is more important than ever that we remi
SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy for a tour of the San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) air traffic control tower and a firsthand look at the thriving aviation program taking shape at Angelo State University (ASU) that is producing skilled pilots and air traffic controllers. During the visit, Secretary Duffy announced that the airport will receive $18 million as part of the $12.5 billion federal investment to modernize air traffic control towers nationwide. This announcement reflects a longstanding priority for Congressman Pf
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7757 – the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act – landmark legislation to protect children and teens online and empower parents to make the best decisions for their own children. “For years, Congress has worked to find 21st century solutions to the real dangers that children and teens face online, and the bipartisan KIDS Act offers a major remedy to these problems. This legislation represents an important step forward in Congress’ effort to protect children online and hold big tech accountable, while
Washington, D.C. – 6/29/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the War Hazards Compensation Reform Act, legislation to modernize the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) by improving the reimbursement process for insurance carriers. The WHCA provided a process for the government to provide workers’ compensation to civilian contractors directly supporting U.S. war efforts overseas. Private insurance companies work with the U.S. Department of Labor to cover injuries on the front end, and then they are supposed to get reimbursed. Unfortunately, DOL has not been issuing reimbursement
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) led members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him to suspend the state’s upcoming gas excise tax increase on July 1, 2026. Beginning next month, the tax will rise from 61.4 cents per gallon to 63.4 cents per gallon, meaning drivers will pay a combined total of 71.4 cents per gallon extra when factoring in the state sales and use tax rate. These taxes don’t include the other mandated fees that cumulatively result in a staggering $1.15-per-gallon surcharge on every gallon of gas sold in California. For
Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Juan Vargas (CA-52), introduced the GRACE (Granting Rollover Access and Contribution Extensions) for Military Survivors Act, legislation that extends the time period in which surviving family members of a Military servicemember can make important financial decisions about their survivor benefits. "When a servicemember makes the ultimate sacrifice, their family deserves our unwavering support - not unnecessary bureaucratic deadlines. Military families should have the time and flexibility to make important financial deci
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the significance of the Declaration of Independence and our spiritual foundations as Americans around the country gather to celebrate our 250th anniversary this week. Speaker Johnson also discussed House Republicans’ efforts to make everyday life more affordable for working families and to ensure election integrity. “The experiment in self-governance has been a tremendous success. And the reason is because we’re built upon these very firm foundations; this didn’t happen by happens
Pennsylvania leaders unite to ensure the Commonwealth is represented during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall—completely privately funded and with no taxpayer dollars. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today announced a coalition of Pennsylvania organizations that will ensure the Commonwealth has a strong presence at the Great […]
Congratulations to Claire from Catawba Ridge High School for winning SC-05's Congressional Art Competition!! Her artwork, Flames of Freedom, honors the bravery of our firefighters and the enduring spirit of America. Now, her work hangs in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning pieces from across the nation. Join me in congratulating Claire on this incredible achievement! 👏
The government’s first responsibility is to protect its citizens. Public safety is the foundation of every successful society; without it, all else becomes secondary.
Last week, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) - a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - introduced the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act in the Senate to make comprehensive reforms to the National Guard by consolidating and streamlining the duty status framework. Reps. Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) and Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) led the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Michigan’s National Guard members are among the most dedicated servicemembers in the country, and they deserve a system
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Juan Vargas (D-Calif.), and Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) today introduced the GRACE for Military Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation to provide surviving military families additional time to make important financial decisions following the loss of a loved one.
In the coming days, our nation will come together to celebrate 250 years since a group of farmers, lawyers, merchants,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy announced that their resolution in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn near Crow Agency, Montana, passed the U.S. Senate last night. “The Battle of Little Bighorn is one of the most significant battles in Montana’s history. I’m honored to pass this resolution […] The post Daines, Sheehy Resolution Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn Passes U.S. Senate appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.
Washington, D.C. – Last year, Congress passed legislation that created the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a nationwide program designed to provide additional education funds for low and middle-income families. The EFTC would allow taxpayers to receive an income tax credit of up to $1,700 per year for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) […] The post Rep. Kiley Calls on Governor Newsom to Adopt Federal Education Tax Credit appeared first on Kevin Kiley.