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MIAMI, FL- Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) sent a sent a letter to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) calling on the agency to immediately reverse its decision to strip funding from the Archdiocese of Miami’s Residential Services for Unaccompanied Children, citing the critical role Catholic Charities plays in South Florida’s humanitarian infrastructure. “South Florida is on the frontlines of humanitarian migration in our hemisphere, and now is not the time to weaken the very programs that have protected vulnerable children for decades,

MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL-28) issued the following regarding the recent travel of U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) to Cuba to meet with officials of the island’s Communist regime. Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, "Here is the difference between Democrats and Republicans: While Democrats go to Cuba to meet leaders of a Communist, anti-democratic dictatorship, Republicans support the people in their quest for a free and democratic Cuba. As the only member of Congress actually born in Cuba, I say shame on you to Representative

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on the outlined President’s budget request: “Undoing the damage of chronic underinvestment in the national defense is a multi-year proposition and I welcome the president’s request for significant growth in annual appropriations for the U.S. armed forces.  “As I have cautioned for years, meeting the most pressing challenges to U.S. national security will require reliable, sustained, and significant annual investment in our military strength. Budget reco

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and an Afghanistan veteran, released the following statement praising President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget which includes $1.98 billion to build a new VA Medical Center in Indianapolis with an 840,000 square-foot bed tower to fulfill acute care requirements, multi-specialty clinic, […]

This article was originally published by Zanesville Times Recorder. By Shawn Digity "Cooperative federalism" was the name of the game April 2, as Eastpointe Business Park's AMG Vanadium became the local flagbearer of a joint U.S. and Ohio EPA announcement officials say will benefit numerous Ohio-based manufacturers. In short, Ohio has been fully authorized for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (or RCRA) permitting, explained EPA's regional administrator Anne Vogel during a celebration at AMG. Now, Ohio EPA becomes a "one-stop shop," as Vogel called it. This means Ohi

Project Name: Reinhardt University Wastewater Treatment Facility Repairs Funding recipient: Reinhardt University Requested amount $441,000 Project Name: Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Transitional Shelter Funding Recipient: Cherokee County Requested Amount: $5,000,000 Project Name: Cartersville-Bartow Airport Obstruction Mitigation, Runway 1 Funding Recipient: Bartow County Recipient Address: 320 West Cherokee Avenue, Room 102, Cartersville, GA, 30120 Requested Amount: […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement applauding the official groundbreaking ceremony of Frontieras North America’s first U.S.FASForm facility in Point Pleasant, West Virginia: “From the very beginning, my partnership with Frontieras has been built on a fundamental truth: coal is the bedrock of West Virginia and the backbone of American energy. When […]

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently introduced the bipartisan Safe Roads for Those Who Serve Act to protect first responders and roadside workers as they do their jobs on roads and highways. This legislation would enhance strategies to help reduce the risk of injury or death faced by law enforcement […]

One year ago today, Congressman Randy Fine was sworn in to serve the people of Florida’s Sixth Congressional District. In that short time, he has assembled an exceptional record of measurable results both in Washington and back home. Secured more than $18 million in grant funding for 6 critical infrastructure projects across the district Responded to more than 102,000 calls and emails from constituents seeking assistance or sharing their opinions on legislation, providing timely guidance and support on a wide range of federal issues Hosted ove

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) on Tuesday announced the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award due to the misuse of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding by repeat recipients, commonly referred to as “SBIR mills.” The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are intended to help startups and small businesses develop innovative technologies and bring new products to market. However, recent analysis shows that a small number of companies receive a disproportionate shar

Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, this resolution honors the spirit of independence and the economic foundation laid by the cattle industry in the post-Civil War era. The resolution highlights the critical role of historic routes such as the Chisholm, Shawnee, Western, and Goodnight-Loving trails. These pathways were the lifelines

Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 77 lawmakers who have signed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling and uphold the Second Amendment by preventing New York from bypassing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Signed by 22 U.S. Senators and 55 U.S. Representatives, the brief argues that a New York state public nuisance law improperly undermines protections established by Congress in the PLCAA, which generally shields gun manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits when criminals misuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement on his ongoing efforts to demand performance and accountability from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). “The Army Corps is hoarding tens of billions of dollars that have been appropriated and allocated but remain unspent. The current model feeds study after study, while […] The post Higgins Calls for Major Reforms to Army Corps Civil Works Mission first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

'The United States joined NATO in 1949 when the Senate voted to ratify the NATO treaty, and the United States will remain in it. The Senate will continue to support the alliance for the peace and protection it provides America, Europe, and the World.'

Roundtable Brings Together Federal and State Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Fentanyl to Discuss Progress Combatting Fentanyl ALLENTOWN, PA — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) hosted FBI Director Kash Patel in Allentown today for a roundtable discussion on the fentanyl crisis. The roundtable brought together federal and state law enforcement […]

ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, following Judge Gerald J. Pappert’s ruling that approves the administration’s effort to obtain information on Penn Jewish faculty as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission subpoena, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following joint statement: “No student or faculty member should face illegal discrimination based on […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a grant of $772,800 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement of a new crane to be used at the terminal facility.  Congressman Higgins penned a letter of support for this project to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy in July of 2025. […] The post Higgins Helps Secure $772,800 for Port of Morgan City Equipment Upgrades  first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his visit to the West Virginia Coal Association Annual Mining Symposium and Coal Show: “West Virginia is a coal state through and through, and I could not be more proud of our hardworking energy producers. Attending the West Virginia Mining Symposium today gave me the opportunity to […]

Washington, DC – Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) recently introduced the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the financial stability of the banking system and promoting economic growth. The bill would direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission and National Credit Union Administration to issue a rule […] The post Rep. Lucas and Sen. Hagerty Introduce the Main Street Depositor Protection Act appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Tour Showcases Pennsylvania’s Role at the Forefront of Life Sciences Innovation PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where they met with researchers, clinicians, and innovators advancing some of the nation’s most […]

LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a statement following the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement of a record $460.9 million in energy revenue to the Gulf states, with more than $203.7 million being delivered to Louisiana.  The State will administer $162,989,700.89, and additional funds will be distributed across 19 parishes. Parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive the following disbursements: Congressman […] The post Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Senators Jim Justice, Peter Welch (D-VT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of(FARM) Home Loans Act of 2026. This legislation would modernize housing assistance eligibility requirements and help nearly 30 million homebuyers access rural housing assistance for the first time. “I’m so proud to be working on […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of The Gathering Place in Rupert as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for March 2026. The Gathering Place will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider the implemented countervailing duty on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by 31 other representatives. As reported in The Washington Reporter, Rep. Fallon commented: “The US International Trade Commission should immediately reconsider the countervailing duties, put in place by the Biden Admin, on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Our corn, soybean, and wheat growers depend on affordable fertilizer to grow healthy, high-y

Visit Highlights Pennsylvania’s Role as a Leader in Life Sciences PITTSBURGH, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Pittsburgh, where they toured some of the nation’s leading life sciences and research institutions. The visit highlighted how federal research investment translates […]