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During National Public Health Week, Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in Tyler for a meeting with East Texas health care providers, educators, and community leaders at the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center. During the visit, Moran and Cornyn met with stakeholders from across the region to hear how the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is helping hospitals, clinics, and providers modernize health systems to better meet the needs of their communities. They also toured the UT Tyler Health Science Center’s

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, highlighting how the Working Families Tax Cuts continue the Founding Fathers’ fight against over taxation and deliver real relief for working families. Select excerpts from Chairwoman McClain and Tom Schatz’s column are below. The full piece is available here. “When President Donald Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law on July 4, it was more than a legislative achievement. It was a recommitment to

WASHINGTON – Today, House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Caucus members Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06) and Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026. HBCUs are cornerstones of American higher education, producing a disproportionately large share of Black STEM graduates and playing an outsized role in building the nation'

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, April 14, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after introducing an amendment to H.R. 8035 to prohibit the federal government from purchasing Americans’ private information and data from third-party brokers.   “Passing a clean Section 702 reauthorization without any reforms to protect the Fourth Amendment right to privacy would be a major disservice to the American people,” said Davidson. “We live in a digital age, and cell phones are now extensions of our homes; they store our personal conversations, location data, bank

The office of Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 10, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide competition for talented high school students. Competitions take place in each congressional district with each winner having their artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for about one year, in addition to other prizes. Because of his support for young artists in the 4th Congressional District of Kansas, Congressman

HUGE NEWS: Congressman Fine is proud to announce that he has officially joined House Freedom Caucus which is the strongest group of conservative patriots in Congress.  “I have found in my first year in Congress that there are two types of Republicans: those who want to save America and those who want to manage our decline politely. I came here to fight for conservative values and the House Freedom Caucus is unquestionably the group whose values were most in line with mine," said Congressman Fine.  Congressman Fine looks forward to continuing the fight alongside his fellow House Freedom Cau

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act (H.R. 8212) to ensure all Foreign Service officers receive training on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts prior to being stationed abroad. “Training in STEM is paramount in our increasingly digital security landscape, especially as our adversaries pursue advances in artificial intelligence, surveillance technology, and next-generation communications infrastructure,” said Congressman Baird. “As diplomats, our Foreign Service officers need to have a background in science and technology. Ou

Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that his legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill honors the life and legacy of George County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Malone, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2024, during a traffic stop in the Rocky Creek community. Deputy Malone dedicated 21 years to law enforcement across South Mississippi and was widely respected for his courage, professionalism, and commitment t

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) The Ingraham Angle with Laura Ingraham to discuss Operation Epic Fury. Click the video above to listen to the full discussion. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: “President Trump has been clear every step of the way. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. I mean, that’s what these negotiations are all […]

‘Orban’s fawning servitude to authoritarians doesn’t reflect American values. But far more importantly, his government’s fealty to Moscow, its willingness to be a gateway into Europe for China’s predatory machinations, and its deepening ties with Iran run counter to America’s interests.’

WASHINGTON— U.S. Representatives Lisa McClain (R-MI-09) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI06) led the introduction of a bipartisan resolution honoring the University of Michigan men’s basketball team for their victory in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament. On Monday, April 6, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies to claim their first NCAA basketball title since 1989. The final score was 69-63. "Michigan basketball gave our entire state something to celebrate. This team brought the University of Michigan community—alumni, students, and fans—together around a shared se

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s comments regarding Pope Leo: “I condemn President Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo in the strongest possible terms. The Holy Father is the successor to Saint Peter, the shepherd of the Church, and a moral voice for more than 1.4 billion Catholics around the world. He is not a partisan figure, and the papacy is not an institution to be mocked, politicized, or diminished. To suggest that a Pope somehow owes his place to a politician is absurd. As a lifelong Catholic, these comments as an insult to the Chu

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Meet the Press on NBC News to discuss his opposition to Cuba's communist dictatorship and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Watch the full interview here. "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba": "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba. What you just heard was a dictator who wants to have the same deal as the Castro brothers. That he wants to be able to rule Cuba with an iron fist and die in office. That's what it sounded [like] to me. I think what the American people need to understand is

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced that communities across Southwest Michigan will receive federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation. Specifically, the communities of Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Jenison, Kalamazoo, and Portage will receive federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).  CDBG provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by improving housing and providing a better living environment. Ad

Bacon and Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to Hold Hungarian Government Enablers of Russia Accountable   Washington – On Thursday, April 9, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the Congressional Hungarian Caucus, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Hungarian Caucus, introduced H.R. 8219, the bipartisan Barring Leverage and Obstruction that Contributes to Kremlin Profits Undermining Transatlantic Interests and NATO Act or the BLOCK PUTIN Act, which will hold senior Hungarian government officials accountable if they contin

MADISON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after presenting replacement medals to West Virginia veterans: “Our veterans are truly the greatest among us. They give so much and ask for so little in return. It was a real honor for me to present Specialist Lester Ferrell with his well-deserved replacement service medals and […]

https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/5822910-fisa-section-702-reform/ Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), opinion contributor Recently, FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Bureau purchases commercially available data that can track Americans' movements and location histories. When Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked whether the FBI would stop the practice, Patel made no commitment.  Wyden is discussing the data broker loophole, which allows the government to purchase and search Americans’ sensitive data that would otherwise require a warrant. A similar warrantless

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) convened a roundtable discussion with South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their direct feedback on proposed immigration legislation. "Advancing common-sense legislative solutions for South Texas families is my top priority. I convened a group of seasoned South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their feedback and experience. Firsthand insight is essential to ensure the immigration policies we put forward reflect the reality and values of South Texas." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Background: De La Cruz has introduced common-sense leg

SOMERSET, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) was one of 13 Members of Congress invited by NASA to join a live video call with NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts. The astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, April 10, 2026 after completing their historic mission around the far side of the moon, going further than any human beings have traveled before.  As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, Rep. Rogers is responsible for federal funding for NASA missions. Each Congressional Member on the call had the opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to Chairman James Comer, urging the rescission of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi. “After the cooperative briefing delivered by former Attorney General Pam Bondi and careful consideration of the totality of circumstances surrounding our investigative work, I recommend the immediate rescission of the subpoena issued pursuant to […] The post Higgins Urges Oversight Committee to Rescind Bondi Subpoena first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) was recently celebrated for achieving a 100% rating on Heritage Action’s Scorecard for the 119th Congress. The Heritage Action Scorecard tracks votes and co-sponsorships of key legislation to measure how conservative Members of Congress are. Read Rep. Higgins’ full scorecard here. “In my congressional service to We the People, I stand by Constitutionalist principles every day,” said Rep. Higgins. “I’m honored to be […] The post Higgins Earns Perfect 100% Rating on Heritage Action Scorecard first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School, earned this honor for her watercolor painting titled “Legacy.” Her art teacher is Jennifer LeGoff at Corinth High School. She is the daughter of Edward and Michelle Presley. "Military service is a big part of our family's life," Presley said. "I appreciate this recognition for my family and my artwork." "I could tell she was immensely talented from the fi

Lawmakers urge balanced federal approach to AI that promotes innovation while safeguarding workers.   WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called on the Administration to incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, guidance, and procurement. As AI technologies are rapidly deployed across industries, the lawmakers highlighted the AFL-CIO’s AI principles as a roadmap to ensure that AI strengthens the American workforce while supporting innovation, economic growth, and U.S. global competitiveness. 

‘The President’s engagement with the Secretary General, and our signals to allied leaders, must be clear and consistent. NATO allies do have a stake in the future stability of the Middle East, just as they have a stake in a free and open Indo-Pacific. I am hopeful Secretary General Rutte’s visit will help to advance our collective interests globally.’

This article was originally published by WHIZ. By Matt Morris The energy sector is the state’s third largest industry and Ohio is taking measures to keep America’s energy supply abundant and affordable. U.S. Senator Jon Husted and U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson made a quick stop in Zanesville to talk to area energy producers about measures that can be taken to decrease the obstacles that are preventing or delaying current and future energy development. “We had a roundtable with a lot of the energy producers here in this state,” Husted said. “As you know the local economy r