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At a time when our nation faces threats from terrorists and other bad actors, it is critical that DHS remains funded and fully operational.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James’ (MI-10) App Store Accountability Act advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, marking another step forward in holding Big Tech accountable and protecting children online. Rep. James bill is being cosponsored by CMT Chairman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9). The Senate companion bill is being led by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). The legislation ensures that children are not accessing age restricted material through app stores and provides parents with more control over what their children can access online. "As

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), a senior member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, voted against the dangerous War Powers Resolution proposed by Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) and radical Democrats. Barr spoke on the House Floor against this provision on Wednesday. The full text of his speech is below: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I rise in strong opposition to this dangerous and misguided war powers resolution that would weaken our country and serve as a gift to our enemies. The radical terrorist regime in Tehran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism

Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), alongside Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Joe Neguse (CO-02), introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. The legislation would permanently raise the small business reorganization threshold for Chapter 11 to $7.5 million, allowing more small businesses to access a faster, more cost-effective bankruptcy process while negotiating with creditors, keeping their doors open, employees on payroll, and suppliers paid. The bill also ensures the bankruptcy system remains self-supporting and that its costs are fairly borne by those who

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) voted in support of President Trump’s military action in Iran. Six days after President Trump took decisive action to disarm Iran’s deadly terrorist regime through Operation Epic Fury, the House of Representatives voted down a measure on Thursday to withhold President Trump from taking critical military action without congressional approval.  “America doesn’t need further proof that Iran’s evil regime, led by the late Ayatollah Khomeini, was the reigning sponsor of terrorism in the Middle East with unwavering nuclear ambitions. They never

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Cyrus Flaherty of Tupelo, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier education. Cyrus is an outstanding student leader at Tupelo High School, where he has demonstrated academic excellence and sustained achievement. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a Rotary Schol

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Shaw Prewitt of Shannon, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidate to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier education. Shaw Prewitt has distinguished himself as an exceptional scholar, athlete, and servant leader. He attended South Pontotoc High School from 2022 to 2024 and currently attends the Mississippi School

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Ellie) Grehan of Hernando, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier education. Ellie is a dedicated student-athlete who has excelled academically throughout her high school career. She is a student at Hernando High School, where she has maintained a 4.0+ GPA acr

WASHINGTON—House Republican Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Democrats voted to keep the Department of Homeland Security shut down in the middle of an international conflict with Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terror: Chairwoman McClain said. “After September 11, we created a department dedicated to stopping terrorists before they strike our homeland. At this moment in history, Democrats have chosen to shut it down for political theater. You don’t play games with America’s security. It’s time for Democrats to drop the politics, fully fund ou

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced a resolution, H. CON. RES. 76, that recognizes the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.  In 1979, Wichita Police Chief Richard LaMunyon was inspired by a heartfelt encounter with a Special Olympics athlete to champion the cause. Looking to eliminate financial barriers for participants, Chief and his officers created the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in 1981. After demonstrating the program’s powerful impact on athletes to founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, LaMu

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) today announced that his Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide (CRACKDOWN) Act (H.R. 7721) advanced through the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce. The proposal reflects lessons learned from successful reforms in Wisconsin and encourages states to address improper government payments before problems escalate, as recently seen in Minnesota. Grothman’s bill establishes a 5% improper payment threshold for states participating in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, If the sta

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) H.R. 7272 Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act advanced out of the full House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously and is now eligible for consideration on the U.S. House Floor. Rep. Weber introduced the legislation in February 2026 alongside Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) to strengthen cybersecurity coordination across the nation’s pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. “Cyberattacks targeting our nation’s critical infrastructure are not hypothetical threats, and the consequences would not be limited t

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, celebrated passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act in the House Financial Services Committee. The vote paves the way for the full House of Representatives to bring this bill up that will reduce red tape and expand access to credit in communities throughout the Commonwealth.   The legislation targets regulatory framework aimed at modernizing outdated rules, removing barriers that limit growth of small and mid-sized banks. Restoring common-sense bank regulation helps prevent the co

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement after passage in the House Agriculture Committee of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, praising the legislation that will strengthen America’s agricultural economy, support rural communities, and ensure long-term food security: “The 2026 Farm Bill delivers the certainty and economic support that Hoosier farmers, ranchers, and rural communities need and deserve to feed America and serve the world,” said Rep. Messmer. “This legislation strengthens the farm safety net, invests in conservation and i

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2026 Sheehy, Blunt Rochester Introduce AI Fraud Accountability Act U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral AI Fraud Accountability Act with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) to protect Americans from AI scams and hold fraudsters accountable. “Artificial intelligence will help unleash innovation, opportunity, and prosperity in the […]

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) today introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reject the Biden administration's 2025 Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, returning management of the monument to the 2021 RMP that was developed with the input and support of local communities. The resolution is being led in the Senate by Utah Senator Mike Lee, and is cosponsored by Utah Senator John Curtis in the Senate and Utah Representatives Blake Moore (UT-01), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), and Burgess Owens (UT-04) in the

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced he will introduce the House companion to the “Dalilah Law,” cracking down on left-wing states like New York, Illinois, and California giving out commercial driver’s licenses to illegals. Barr, one of the strongest members in the House on the border, has a perfect A+ rating from NumbersUSA for his work on border security polices. Last week, an audit from the U.S. Department of Transportation found that 1 in 5 non-domiciled CDLs were issued illegally in the state of Illinois. The “Dalilah Law,” named for Dalilah Coleman — w

Last week, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) Support Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen Washington State’s wildfire resiliency and the national reforestation pipeline by formalizing the United States Forest Service’s RNGR program.  “Healthy forests are an irreplaceable piece of our rural communities, our economy, and our environment,” said Rep. Bergman. “That’s why I’m proud to help introduce the RNGR Support Act - a common-sense, bipartisan effort to strengthen America’s reforestati