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Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3447, the Chip Security Act, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI). This legislation passed by a unanimous vote of 42-0. The Chip Security Act requires advanced chip manufacturers to implement technical security measures to detect and prevent smuggling to unauthorized countries and end-users. This legislation responds to ongoing reports of AI chips being smuggled into China, where they are used to power state-controlled AI projects. Despite current export controls, smuggling networks and front companies c

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, March 26th, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, to end the partial shutdown and ensure national security agencies and personnel are fully funded. Today’s vote marks the third time House Republicans have voted to fully fund DHS. “DHS has now gone over 40 days without funding because Senate Democrats refuse to stop blocking it,” said Davidson. “Democrats are protecting illegal immigrants at the expense of our national security, TSA agents, Coast Guard person

WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced that their bipartisan legislation, HR 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, unanimously advanced out of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce with favorable consideration. The legislation would reauthorize FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used exclusively by first responders during emergencies and disaster response. Created by Congress following the attacks of September 11, 2001, to address critical gaps in public safety communications, First

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (OH-14) questioned Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor on the Administration’s spending plan for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and its priorities for FY 2027. The hearing also covered the role OPM plays with respect to federal human resource policy, employee healthcare and […] The post Joyce Holds Hearing with Office of Personnel Management Director Kupor appeared first on Dave Joyce.

Releases nearly 2,000 pages of Biden HHS records, including communications about COVID-19 vaccine adverse events WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealing yet another instance of the Biden administration’s failure […]

Our healthcare system should reward high-quality, lower-cost care, not stand in its way.

Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships by requiring state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a 287(g) memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a condition of receiving Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. “The federal government should be working hand-in-hand with state and local law enforcement to enforce our immigration laws. The 287(g) Cooperation Act ensures that communities receiving federal policing funds a

Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, introduced the Emergency Transaction Account Guarantee (E-TAG) Act. Barr’s proposal establishes an emergency program allowing the U.S. Department of the Treasury to temporarily provide unlimited deposit insurance on transaction accounts during periods of severe financial stress. Under the legislation, the Treasury Secretary would have the authority to quickly invoke expanded deposit insurance coverage when necessary to stabilize the financial system an

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Dave Joyce (OH-14) applauded the passage of his bills, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Reauthorization Act and the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act. Congressman Joyce introduced both of these pieces of legislation at the beginning of the 119th Congress, and they were passed as part of a […] The post Joyce Bills to Conserve the Great Lakes Pass House appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke at the Hill and Valley Forum alongside Executive Vice President and CTO of Palantir Technologies, Shyam Sankar on a panel moderated by Partner of Sequioa Capital, Shaun Maguire, entitled: Scale, Security, and Sovereignty: Competing with China’s Defense-Industrial Model. Click the image above or view the full remarks here. Key Excerpts below: […]

WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling for an end to the filibuster to restore effective lawmaking in the U.S. Senate. The senator argued that outdated Senate rules have paralyzed Congress and that eliminating the 60-vote threshold is necessary to pass meaningful legislation. “At a minimum, if the […]

WASHINGTON – In a recent interview, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) sat down with The Ranch Podcast to discuss nuclear energy, public lands, the SAVE America Act, and key issues of importance to Idahoans. Click here to listen to Senator Risch’s interview on The Ranch Podcast Excerpts from the podcast below, lightly edited for clarity: On […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Tyler’s Law, a bill introduced in 2025 by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) passed the Senate unanimously. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on implementing fentanyl testing in routine emergency room drug screens. The bill is named after Tyler Shamash, a teenager who died […]

U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) applauded the Department of the Army’s announcement of an $80 million contract awarded to Hadrian Automation Inc. to launch the first phase of an Advanced Automation Manufacturing project at Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Bowie County.  The investment will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the region, accelerate production of critical components for next-generation weapons systems, and solidify East Texas as a critical hub in America’s defense manufacturing network.  “This is exactly the kind of bold investment our national security de

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) will hold a live telephone town hall from Washington, D.C., at 5:00 p.m. MST. Constituents will have the opportunity to ask questions, vote in polls, and receive an update from Rep. Crane on...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security: “Markwayne Mullin has been a fierce advocate for the people of Oklahoma in Congress, and I’ve been proud to serve with him in the U.S. Senate for the last three years. His next job will entail even bigger responsibilities, from protecting America’s critical infrastructure to keeping the southern border secure. As Secretary Mullin gets to work, I look forward to working with him to defend our country fro

PRINCETON, IN – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement in response to Toyota Indiana’s announcement of a $200 million investment in their Gibson County facility: “Today’s announcement that Toyota will invest $200 million to expand its production capacity at the Gibson County plant is tremendous news for Southwest Indiana and our whole state. Increasing production of the Grand Highlander will further strengthen a facility that already employs more than 7,300 Hoosiers. This welcomed news from Toyota reflects that international businesses recognize a community that is ha

Cherokee, AL – Yellowhammer News published the following story detailing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hadrian’s new shipbuilding and maritime production facility in Cherokee, AL. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, along with Secretary of the Navy, John C. Phelan, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R, MS), U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04), U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R, AL), U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R, AL), and Hadrian CEO, Chris Power gave remarks at the event. Read the full story in Yellowhammer News here an

Proposed Recipient: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Address of Recipient: 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., Ste 509, MS 7101 College Station, TX 77843-7101 Amount of Request: $3,518,500.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: This community project would focus on using the agricultural sciences and principles of conservation planning to provide federally mandated, state sanctioned and approved pesticide applicator certification (pre-licensing) training to Texas Veterans, their eligible family members and agricultural producers in District 6. In addition, the project would provide

WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement following the line of duty death of Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner: "Leah and I are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Deputy Steven Bruner. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones in this difficult time. Please join me in keeping the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers as they mourn this loss and continue to serving their community in the ongoing wildfire," said Congressman Dunn.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox News Live to discuss day 35 of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, SAVE America Act, and Operation Epic Fury. Click the video above to listen to the full discussion. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: “… Democrats are proving over and over again that they are on […]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, which would allow active and retired federal law enforcement officers in good standing to purchase retired service weapons and firearms. “Destroying a perfectly good firearm when a federal agency no longer needs it […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Sandra Smith to discuss day 34 of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Click the video above to listen to the full discussion. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: “…Democrats in the Senate for the 12th time just blocked funding to go to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Keep […]