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WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) have introduced the Facilitating Access to Innovation in Cancer Care Act (FAIC Act) to ensure cancer patients on Medicare can access the most effective treatments available. Recent breakthroughs in cancer care have produced innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes while reducing long-term healthcare costs. However, flaws in Medicare’s current payment structure have prevented many of these treatments from reaching patients, instead favoring older, less effective options. The FAIC Act addresses t

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "This is the absolute correct decision by the Trump Administration to sue Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students.  This is after years of Congressional oversight work that I was proud to lead in holding Harvard accountable."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Dave Taylor (OH-2) introduced a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of six servicemembers killed during a March 12 air refueling mission over western Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Three of those servicemembers were part of the Ohio Air National Guard. “Our nation is forever grateful to Capt. Koval, Capt. Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Simmons for their commitment to defending freedom,” said Balderson. “They answered the call to serve—and did so with courage and selflessness. We

For Immediate Release Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Crescent Springs, KY- Representative Thomas Massie announces that he will host his annual "Academy Day" event on Saturday, April 18th at the Marriott Cincinnati Airport in Hebron, KY. On "Academy Day" interested students of all ages and their parents have the chance to meet with Service Academy representatives to learn more about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy, known collectively as the U.S. Servi

Agriculture defines Virginia’s Sixth District. It shapes our communities, drives our economy, and reflects the character of the people who call the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding regions home. Across rural Virginia, hard work is not a slogan, it is a way of life. Families rise before dawn, steward their land, care for livestock, and ensure their farms can be passed down to the next generation. That commitment is why the Sixth District remains one of the most productive agricultural regions in the Commonwealth. Growing up in Rockbridge County, I was involved in 4-H, where I learned first

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) praised President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address, highlighting the progress made over the past year and announced plans to introduce a resolution censuring Rep. Al Green (TX-09) following his conduct during last night’s Joint Session of Congress. Last night, President Trump outlined his Administration’s work successfully lowering costs for families, securing the border, restoring American energy dominance, strengthening our military, and rebuilding pride in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli introduced The Halo Act (H.R. 7846) a bill that would help increase protections for federal immigration enforcement officers. Deliberate misrepresentation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions has led to a drastic increase of violence towards ICE personnel. As a result, federal officials report that ICE agents have faced a dramatic surge in threats […]

In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Marco Rubio, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) urged the State Department to prioritize the case of American citizen Charles “Chuck” Zimmerman and called for a formal designation as “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government. The lawmakers also pressed for timely diplomatic efforts to secure his release after more than 250 days in Russian custody. “We write to elevate the plight and wrongful detention of American Charles “Chuck” Zimmerman. A father of two, Navy veteran, master electrician, and sailor, Zimmerman

Proposed Recipient: Texas A&M Health Science Center Address of Recipient: 8441 John Sharp Parkway Clinical Building 1, Suite 3100, Bryan, TX 77807 Amount of Request: $750,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The Strategic Opioid Response for Public Safety and Justice project will provide education and outreach to law enforcement and the judicial system along the I-35 and I-45 corridors, which are known to be high drug trafficking corridors, as well as focus on surrounding rural counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Ellis, Hill, Navarro, and Freestone to prevent opioid-related

Proposed Recipient: Arlington, Texas Police Department Address of Recipient: 101 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010 Amount of Request: $900,000 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: As Arlington continues to host large-scale, high-attendance events across multiple venues and entertainment corridors, expanding our operational drone fleet is critical to maintaining rapid response capabilities. Increasing both Drone as First Responder (DFR) assets and portable UAS platforms will enhance the ability to provide immediate aerial situational awareness, reduce response times, suppor

Proposed Recipient: Tarleton State University Address of Recipient: 1333 W. Washington Street, Stephenville, TX 76401 Amount of Request: $1,446,706.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: Rural middle school students often have limited access to hands-on science and engineering learning experiences that integrate technology and mathematics and connect classroom concepts to real-world careers. This project proposes a NASA-themed summer academy delivered through an immersive summer camp model on Tarleton State University’s campus and designed to provide rural middle school studen

Proposed Recipient: Jacksonville, TX Police Department Address of Recipient: 911 S. Bolton Street, Jacksonville, Texas 75766 Amount of Request: $528,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: This project will fund the acquisition of one armored rescue vehicle and the development of a regional unmanned aerial systems (UAS) response capability supported by two mobile drone response vehicles. The armored rescue vehicle will provide protected evacuation and rescue capability for officers and civilians during high-risk incidents, including active shooter events, barricaded subject

Proposed Recipient: Palestine, TX Police Department Address of Recipient: 511 N John St, Palestine, Texas 75801 Amount of Request: $188,255.64 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The Palestine Police Department Emergency Response Team (ERT) is the tactical response team serving Anderson County and regularly responds to critical incidents both within and beyond county lines. The team provides mutual aid to surrounding jurisdictions and works alongside state and federal to include the DEA and ATF partners to safely resolve high-risk incidents, including the service of violent fe

Proposed Recipient: Arlington, Texas Police Department Address of Recipient: 101 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010 Amount of Request: $2,000,000.00 Project Description and Statement of Public Benefit: The requested federal funding will allow Arlington to build on and sustain the DFR program infrastructure through a five-year subscription and support period. By continuing to invest in technology that reduces response times, improves decision-making, and enables more efficient deployment of personnel, the Arlington DFR system can continue to save lives and strengthen community trust. The pr

WASHINGTON – Today, AL.com published a story regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) leading a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the KC-135 crew who were killed in Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Rep. Rogers was joined by the entire Alabama House Delegation and members of the Ohio Delegation. Read the full story on AL.com here and below. ‘Selfless sacrifice’ of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress William Thornton March 19, 2026 U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala. led his colleagues in the House of Representatives Thursday morning in a mom

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna today introduced the Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act, legislation aimed at increasing transparency in public schools and reinforcing the role of parents in their children’s upbringing. The bill would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit federal funding from going to public elementary […] The post Rep. Luna Introduces “Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act” to Protect Parental Rights appeared first on Anna Paulina Luna.

R-L: U.S. Senator Coons, Head of Representation Isbosethsen, Ambassador Møller Sørensen, U.S. Senator McConnell.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Ranking Member, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), released the following statement today on their meeting with Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen and Head of Representation for Greenland to the United States and Canada Jacob Isbosethsen: “Alliances make America safer and more secure. And as the Arctic becomes a center of strategic comp

Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement on the need for bicameral housing legislation: “Last month, the House passed The Housing for the 21st Century Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. My colleagues and I are seeking tangible, quality reforms to reduce the regulatory burdens on new construction, modernize HUD […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2026 Congressman Josh Brecheen Introduces the Expedited Transparency Act  Washington, DC–Today, Congressman Brecheen introduced the Expedited Transparency Act to require faster reporting on where taxpayer dollars are being spent. This legislation amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act by requiring that all taxpayer disbursements be made public on USASpending.gov within three business days. Co-leads of this legislation are Congressmen Jimmy Panetta and Chip Roy. Original cosponsors are Representatives Begich, Higgins, Cloud, Dona

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) applauded President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte for taking action to restore consumer choice in homeowners insurance policies—an important step that will provide better access and affordability for homeowners, particularly in rural communities. The move addresses a Biden-era policy that required federally backed mortgages to carry full replacement cost value (RCV) insurance, effectively banning actual cash value (ACV) policies for roofs that many homeowners rely on to keep premiums affordable. Re

For two years, Congress has adopted budgets that have reduced spending year to year, but much more work is needed to restore fiscal responsibility.

This morning, Congressman Fine sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanding immediate passage of the SAVE America Act. Congressman Fine joined fellow House Republicans in making a simple point clear: Enough is enough. Until the Senate takes up and passes the SAVE America Act, Congressman Fine and his 24 Republican colleagues are prepared to vote NO on any Senate legislation except DHS funding. The message is simple: securing America’s elections must come first. The American people deserve secure elections. Requiring proof of citizenship to vote is not controversial. It is com

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the U.S. Secretary of Energy to establish at least two bioindustrial scale-up facilities in the United States. These facilities would accelerate the scaling of emerging bioindustrial technologies, including coordinating with other relevant facilities and federal agencies. Congressman Baird was joined by Representatives Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) in introducing this legislation. “

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) joined CSIS for a discussion on the future of a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force. The program included a fireside conversation with Commission member Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage, USMC (Ret.). See Rep. Fallon's written remarks below: Good morning everyone, and thank you for allowing me to talk to you all about the United States Cyber Force, an institution that I and others are working so hard to establish as the seventh branch of the armed forces.  I want to be clear from the start – The U.S. military has fallen behind our adversaries in our cyber ca

Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement highlighting the successful return of $74 million in casework relief for 11th District constituents since 2023: “Serving the people of Georgia’s 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives is a tremendous honor, and a large part of that service is […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) today introduced the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act, a legislative fix to correct a disparity in funeral and burial benefits for veterans who die from service-connected disabilities. “Our nation’s veterans answered the call to serve and made incredible sacrifices for our freedoms,” said Risch. […]

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that his legislation, H.R. 2294, to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observation System (IOOS), passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night. The bill ensures the continued operation and modernization of a critical national system that provides real-time data on ocean conditions, weather patterns, and coastal hazards—supporting communities, industries, and emergency response efforts across the Gulf Coast and the nation. “As a representative of a coastal district, I understand firsthand how important accurate, real-time data is for prot