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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) welcomed Jazmin Morales, a recent graduate of Heide Trask Senior High School, to the nation’s capital to congratulate her on winning the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for North Carolina’s Seventh District. Morales’s colored-pencil artwork, “Freedom Feathers,” features an American flag, a North Carolina flag, and a cardinal breaking free surrounded by fireworks. As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Morales’ piece demonstrates powerful symbolism of freedom and patriotism. "I am proud to recognize Jazmin and her work, which powerfu

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, recognized James Joseph for his volunteer work throughout Louisiana. From installing more than 24,000 air conditioning units to providing washers and dryers to schools in underserved communities, James Joseph’s story is a shining example of compassion and service to others. Each month, Cassidy highlights […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on July 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ask questions, share input, and receive a congressional update from Congressman Fulcher. Constituents […] The post Fulcher Invites Public to July Telephone Town Hall for Congressional Update and Q&A first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

The Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act Would Reduce Burdens on Farmers While Protecting Consumer Confidence in Organic Products WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act, legislation that would modernize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s oversight of organic certification by focusing resources on higher-risk operations while […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) led a hearing titled, “Implementing an American First Approach in the East Asia and Pacific Region.” Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael G. DeSombre testified on the Administration’s policy toward U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Chairwoman Kim asked questions about deterring […] The post Rep. Young Kim Holds Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Indo-Pacific Policy first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Bill directs the Pentagon to study proven allied systems and accelerate U.S. modernization at no new cost to taxpayers WASHINGTON — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) today introduced the Unmanned Systems Command and Control Act, legislation directing the Secretary of War to study and report on whether the U.S. Department of War could use […]

ATF stops using controversial Webloc phone tracking tool after scrutiny Associated Press Byron Tau, Alanna Durkin Richer | June 26th, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that enables warrantless tracking of mobile devices after lawmakers, a prosecutor and a judge raised concerns about the […] The post ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement in response to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of California’s Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program (HQAF) 9 proposal. Approval of this program will result in a net benefit of $5.9 billion for hospitals across the state. “I’m happy to see that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved California’s Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program (HQAF) 9 proposal,” said Congressman Valadao. “Over the past year, I’ve worked directly with CMS to stress the importance of a ti

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey's Lake Lenape Dam has won a national competition held by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) for their highest honor, the 2026 National Dam Rehabilitation Award. The project was made possible after Congressman Van Drew secured $4.6 million in federal funding to replace the deteriorated, high-hazard dam. "This National Dam Award proves that South Jersey can achieve greatness," said Congressman Van Drew. "This is a big deal. There is only one project selected from across the entire country. I worked closely

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. French Hill (R-AR-02) this week relaunched the bipartisan House Entrepreneurship Caucus alongside Co-Chairs Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX-33), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX-25), Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08). First established in 2019, the House Entrepreneurship Caucus brings Republicans and Democrats together to address the steady, decades-long decline in new business formation. Too many would-be entrepreneurs never get off the ground, often held back by limited access to capital, regulatory complexity, and a startup e

By Iona Cleave Published June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM BST In a drab office block in Manhattan’s Chinatown, sandwiched between a ramen bar and a supermarket, the long arm of the Chinese state had been hiding in plain sight. A banner on one of its wall identified it as “The Fuzhou Police Overseas Service Station”. In the first case of its kind, the man accused of running the first known Chinese outpost on American soil was convicted of acting as an “illegal foreign agent” on May 13. US prosecutors said the police station in the heart of New York City – which was disguised as a community centre – wa

Washington, D.C. – 6/26/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act, legislation to prohibit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and federal mortgage support in municipalities that allow squatting. This legislation defines squatting as unlawfully entering a property and residing there for more than 14 consecutive days without the property owner’s permission, without paying rent, and without a rental agreement. It directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to withhold CDBG funding from any jurisdiction that permit

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche just uncovered $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud. Historic. And it’s just the beginning. A new era of accountability and enforcement has begun. http://justice.gov/.../national-health-care-fraud.

250 years of independence not only demonstrates endurance and perseverance through hardship, but it elevates the foundations of our country. My column last week focused on some of the figures who contributed to these foundations. These leaders, whose names are honored in our Ninth District communities, helped light the revolutionary flames for independence. Our region served as a flashpoint for these revolutionary flames. Take what is recognized by many historians as the first battle of the American Revolution, the battle of Point Pleasant. At the orders of Governor of Virginia Lord Dunmore, C

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) and Congressman Dave Min (D-CA) introduced the Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure the families and designated beneficiaries of fallen public safety officers receive the full benefits intended for them without unnecessary tax burdens. The legislation serves as the House companion to S. 4497, introduced by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX). When a public safety officer makes the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, federal law provides certain death and survivor benefi

The House did its job. Now, the Senate must act. House Freedom Caucus joined me yesterday to demand the Senate pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT. The American people want secure elections. Vacation is over, Senators. Get back to Washington. PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) calling on it to revoke a recent change to the way maternity services are billed that will impact health care affordability for mothers and babies. The letter surrounds AMA replacing the bundled maternity care Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) framework with a system of individually billable services beginning January 1, 2027, despite concerns regarding affordability, care coordination, administrative burden, wasteful spending, and harmful effects on value-based care. In the l

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) issued the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s supplemental funding request that was sent to Congress. “Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget submitted a supplemental request to Congress to cover unanticipated funding needs related to operational costs from Operation Epic Fury and to help American […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Jim Himes (CT-04), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Brian Mast (FL-21), Lou Correa (CA-46), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), and Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2026. This bill would ensure that state-legal cannabis businesses have access to critical banking and financial services. “State-licensed cannabis businesses employ thousands of Americans […] The post Joyce, Colleagues Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the month of June as “Great Outdoors Month.” “Montana’s great outdoors have something special to offer for everyone, making our state the Last Best Place. As an outdoorsman, I’m thrilled to work with Senator Peters to celebrate the natural […] The post Daines, Peters Introduce Resolution Designating June as “Great Outdoors Month” appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

CDA/Post Falls Press | By Jack Dewitt Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher recently presented Coeur d’Alene High School student Kyle Rohlinger his Congressional Award Gold Medal. […] The medal represents a commitment to voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration, a press release said. […] Over the span of the summit, 193 members of the […] The post CDA/Post Falls Press: Cd’A student honored with Congressional Gold Medal first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana Natives and U.S. Veterans Francies Poulos and Michelle Johnson as Montanans of the Month for their extraordinary service contributions to Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that […] The post Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: Francies Poulos and Michelle Johnson appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) took to the House floor to honor LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jon Samuelson, who was shot three times in the line of duty after stopping to help a stranded motorist on May 22nd. “Deputy Jon Samuelson is a hero. Without hesitation, he put his life on […] The post Yakym Honors LaPorte County Deputy Shot in the Line of Duty appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) will introduce the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 to protect Louisiana crawfish, shrimp, rice, catfish, and other American producers from unfair foreign competition. The legislation would establish tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on import-sensitive food and agricultural products to stop import surges, restore fair prices, and keep American producers in business […]

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation urged President Trump to implement a whole-of-government strategy to fight outbreaks of the New World Screwworm. Following confirmed cases of the flesh-eating parasite across Texas, lawmakers warn that failure to contain the pest could cause catastrophic losses of up to $1.3 billion for the U.S. livestock industry. The letter is co-signed by Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Brian Babin (TX-36), Jodey Arrington (TX-19),

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and California State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith expressing concerns about the state’s revised health care tax, which would raise healthcare costs for millions of Californians already struggling with the rising costs of healthcare. “I’m deeply concerned by the Newsom Administration’s decision to dramatically increase taxes on health plans serving working families, employees, and employers across C

Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) today introduced the AI Incident Reporting Act, legislation that would create a federal framework requiring developers of the most advanced artificial intelligence models to report dangerous capabilities, security breaches, and safety incidents to the Secretary of Commerce. As AI systems grow more autonomous — capable of modifying their own behavior, evading human oversight, and accelerating their own development — the U.S. has had no clear and formal mechanism to learn when something goes wrong. This bill closes that gap. Under the legislation, the Departme

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, Sarah Mathey, to the U.S. Capitol. Mathey, a recent graduate of Bowling Green High School, joined fellow winners from across the country in Washington, DC, for the unveiling of their artwork displayed at the Capitol. Her piece, “Hometown,” will hang in the Capitol for the next year. “I am delighted to welcome Sarah to the U.S. Capitol for the unveiling of her artwork. Ohio’s Fifth District is home to tremendous talent, and I am proud that her piece will be displaye

GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement ahead of a Freedom Truck visiting the Ninth District this weekend at the Jefferson Freedom Festival. “As we celebrate 250 years of America’s legacy of liberty, there is no better way to honor our founding than by bringing its story directly to the communities that embody its spirit,” said Clyde. “I encourage folks across the Ninth District to join me in Jefferson this weekend to experience the Freedom Truck and to reflect on the extraordinary nation our Founding Fathers built. Northeast Georgians have a

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act, completing committee action on all 12 annual spending bills: “For too long, Congress has relied on continuing resolutions and massive year-end spending packages that limit transparency and prevent lawmakers from properly reviewing how taxpayer dollars are spent. Completing committee work on all 12 annual spending bills is an important step toward a more transparent and accountable funding process. “These bills reflect the priorities that m

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy advanced the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332), legislation introduced last week by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) to help protect ratepayers and strengthen grid planning amid rapidly growing energy demand. The United States is experiencing unprecedented growth in electricity usage, driven by expanding manufacturing, electrification, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. At the same time, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC) 2025 Long-Term Relia

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the End EPA Abuse Act, legislation to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from abusing its regulatory authority. “Under the Biden Administration, the EPA increasingly treated the Clean Air Act as a blank check to push de facto electric vehicle mandates, jeopardize reliable energy sources, and impose costly regulations on American consumers and businesses,” said Clyde. “Unelected Washington bureaucrats should never have the power to dictate what kind of c

A Republican lawmaker ‌on Thursday proposed legislation that would require AI model developers to report dangerous capabilities, security breaches and safety incidents. The draft legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas, would mandate AI companies to report to the U.S. Commerce Department within seven days of discovering dangerous activity, with Commerce required to notify Congress within 48 hours of the most serious incidents. "It's a catch-it-early ⁠and sound-the-alarm bill," Moran said in an interview about the AI Incident Reporting Act. The bill comes as ever

Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 4122, the Health Care for Energy Workers Act, to increase access to care for current and former energy workers. H.R. 4122 would benefit over 10,000 Georgia energy workers, including many employed at Plant Vogtle and the Savannah River Site. Specifically, this bipartisan, bicameral legislation, introduced by Representatives Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), would update the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) to allow nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to o

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, spoke in favor of his legislation, the I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026. The legislation was advanced out of the Committee on Homeland Security by a bipartisan vote. The "I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026" would update I&A’s statutory responsibility to clearly define its focus, reinforce accountability, and improve operational effectiveness. The legislation would strengthen information sharing with state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) pa

By Katherine Hamilton Published June 25, 2026 Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced a bill on Wednesday designed to keep future Democrat presidential administrations from weaponizing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to target pro-lifers who pray and peacefully demonstrate outside of abortion clinics. The bill is called the “Saving FACE Act of 2026,” and would “remove criminal penalties for obstructing access to abortion services” from the FACE Act, Breitbart News first learned. Ogles introduced the bill on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which over

Bacon, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters Washington, D.C. – Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) today to introduce the Support Our Firefighters Act. This bipartisan legislation would waive the overtime cap for federal wildland firefighters and ensure they receive mandatory rest and recuperation time. The bill is also co-led by Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Joe Neguse (CO-02). Federal wildland firefighters are subject to an annual compensation cap, wh

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was selected by the America250 Congressional Caucus to decorate the State of Texas's scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake, a landmark commemorative project that will be displayed in Washington, D.C. for millions of visitors. Representing Texas's proud energy heritage, Congressman Pfluger decorated an oil derrick and pumpjack made entirely from modeling chocolate and finished with edible gold paint. The decoration will be incorporated into the final cake alongside representations from all 50 states and four U.S. territories. Joining Congres

WASHINGTON D.C. – America’s warfighters should be paid the same way members of Congress are. That is why Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the Combat Pay Protection Act this week. Combat pay has not increased since 2003. Currently, America’s warfighters’ combat pay amounts to only $7.50 per day, capped at $225 per month. That is barely enough to buy a large coffee while serving in harm’s way. This bill provides a one-time boost, followed by permanent annual increases, and covers numerous other hazardous duties, deployment-based, and special incentive pays that have not increased in ma

On Tuesday, June 30th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), will chair a congressional hearing on the worsening human rights situation in Cyprus following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rise to power. The hearing will examine the Government of Turkey’s Cyprus policies under President Erdoğan within the broader trends of foreign policy—including the human rights and humanitarian implications relating to nationalism—the ongoing closure of Turkey’s border with Armenia and genocide denial, support for Azerbaijan’s aggression against Nagorno

In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for gun rights. A Hawaii state law originally put unconstitutional restrictions on concealed carry gun owners. This ruling comes as Virginia begins to enforce a new state law effective July 1, 2026, which makes it a crime for any person to import, sell, manufacture, purchase or transfer an “assault firearm.” In response to the SCOTUS ruling and Governor Abigail Spanberger’s gun grab, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Second Amendment rights are fundamental to rural communities in Virginia’s