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MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), alongside Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, commemorated the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, an act of state-sponsored murder ordered by Raúl Castro that claimed the lives of four innocent men. The Members were joined by the victims’ families and leaders of the Cuban exile community to honor their memory and renew the call for justice. The event paid tribute to Armando Alejandre Jr., Carlos A. Costa, Mario M. de la Peña, and Pablo Morale

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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is inviting all high school students in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition provides local students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and compete for national recognition. The winning artwork from Kentucky’s 1st District will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol as part of a national exhibit featuring artwork from congressional districts across the United States. “I encourage every high school student in Kentucky’s 1st District with an int

OXFORD, AL – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today invited local high schoolers to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Every year, this nationwide competition offers high schoolers in Alabama’s Third congressional District and across the country the opportunity to showcase their talent and have their artwork displayed in the Capitol Building for one year. This year’s theme for the artwork is “ America’s 250th Birthday.” Artwork can be submitted between April 14th and April 17th. Additional guidelines can be found here. “I am excited to invite local high schoolers in Alaba

WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), John Mannion (NY-22), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a bipartisan letter to Michael Cadenazzi, the Pentagon's Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, urging the Department of War to partner with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, NY to invest in a domestic source of gallium—a rare earth mineral critical to U.S. national security and advanced technologies.  "We are concerned by the United States' dependence

ASHLAND, KY (February 18, 2026) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined local and state officials in Ashland on Wednesday to break ground on the city’s largest wastewater treatment project to date. The nearly $100 million project is critical to support economic development in the area and is essential to meet federal EPA compliance standards.   “We are strengthening the infrastructure in Ashland to meet the growing industrial needs in our region,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. “When Ashland became part of Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District in 2022, local leaders quick

WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District who have received nominations for appointments to the United States service academies.   “On behalf of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, I am proud to congratulate these outstanding students on earning nominations to the United States service academies. These students are local leaders and will now have the opportunity to attend our nation’s service academies,” said Congressman Comer. “Each candidate has distinguished themselves through exceptional

ASHLAND, KY (February 17, 2026) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined executives from ACP Technologies (ACPT) and ExxonMobil on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new production facility in Ashland. This pilot facility will be used to produce carbon-based materials that ExxonMobil plans to use as a precursor for battery grade graphite, strengthening the nation’s production of critical minerals for lithium-ion batteries, which can be used in electric vehicles, data centers, aerospace and defense. “Eastern Kentucky innovation is leading the nation once again, giving us the oppo

MIAMI, FL – Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) held a press conference at PortMiami alongside Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, Ambassador Rosa María Payá, José Daniel Ferrer, Dr. Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat, and leaders of the Cuban exile community to outline decisive measures aimed at ending the Cuban dictatorship and accelerating a democratic transition on the island. Congressman Gimenez emphasized that funds and resources sent from the United States overwhelmingly benefit regime-controlled entities rather than the Cuban people, stressing that every dollar reaching th

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation that strengthens election integrity by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to verify U.S. citizenship when registering individuals to vote in federal elections. The legislation also provides states with tools to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and establishes penalties for officials who knowingly register non-citizens. “Secure elections protec

WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act. The ARC Act would establish a risk reduction program for new commercial nuclear reactors. The ARC Act has received significant support from industry leaders. Here’s what they are saying: ClearPath Action CEO Jeremy Harrell: “Rising demand for clean, affordable and reliable energy highlights the […]

Congressman John Carter Announces New VA Outpatient Clinic Serving Copperas Cove and Killeen Area Copperas Cove, TX – Congressman John Carter (TX-31) joined the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to announce a major expansion of healthcare access for Central Texas veterans with the establishment of a new VA outpatient clinic serving the Copperas Cove and Killeen region. Located just five miles from Fort Hood, the new clinic will bring VA healthcare closer to home for thousands of veterans across Central Texas. The facility will serve a regional veteran population approaching 200,000, includi

MIAMI, FL – Today, U.S. Representatives Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging his administration to pursue accountability for the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown by considering the indictment of Raúl Castro for his role in the cold-blooded murder of four individuals aboard two unarmed civilian aircraft. Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, “For nearly three decades, the Castro regime has evaded justice for the cold-blooded murder of Americans in the 1996 Brothers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reintroduced the Pay Less at the Pump Act, legislation that will boost domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign energy, and lower costs for American workers by eliminating the IRS Superfund Tax. […]

WASHINGTON  – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE America Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, remove non-citizens from state voter rolls, and require a valid photo ID to vote. It would also mandate in-person verification of citizenship during voter registration. “The SAVE Act is a crucial step in preserving the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Cline. “The right to vote is one of the most sacred responsibilities of American citizenship. Ensuring that only U.S. citizens participate in fed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement in celebration of the passage of the SAVE America Act in the House of Representatives: “Hoosiers are blessed to live in a State that runs secure and transparent elections. It is high time the federal government finally earns the trust of the American electorate by fixing our system of voting in federal elections,” said Rep. Messmer. “Requiring voters to show identification is not a way of suppressing voter participation, but rather ensures that every American citizen casting their vote will have that vote prope

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) Enhancements Act of 2026 to reauthorize the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) for five years to support the health and conservation of the Lake Champlain Basin. This legislation will also promote transparency in creating an oversight process within the Environmental Protection Agency and the Lake Champlain Steering Committee to evaluate the efficacy of LCBP’s fiscal agent and ensure t

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) introduced the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Interagency Research Act.This legislation strengthens America’s agricultural supply chains and overall national security by fostering collaboration between DOD and USDA on high-risk, high-reward research initiatives. “Southwestern Indiana is known in America for having the unique distinction of being both an important source of our country’s agricultural products, and a major influencer in the national security sphere as the home of the Crane Naval Surface W

Washington, DC – Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission” with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. Congressman Frank D. Lucas and Chairman Atkins agreed that the margin and capital requirement should reflect actual risk in order to reduce costs and make clearing more efficient. SELECTED REMARKS: Lucas: “Under your leadership, the SEC […] The post Lucas and Atkins agree: Margin and capital requirements should reflect actual risk appeared first on Frank Lucas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging an immediate federal investigation into reports alleging that employees of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) used taxpayer-funded time, personnel, and facilities to hold an antisemitic "Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group" meeting. Stefanik additionally requested that HHS and the Office of Inspector General: 1.    Open a formal investigation into whether federally funded resources, including staff t

The SAVE America Act strengthens election security by establishing clear verification standards that protect every lawful vote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL), along with Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), sent a letter to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce demanding a full review and immediate action to deny any licenses that allow U.S. persons or entities to conduct business with the Cuban regime, a designated State Sponsor of Terrorism. HERE is a list, provided by BIS to the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office, identifyi

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers invites High School and Middle School students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Celebrating 250 Years of America. The winner from Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. Winning students from across the country are awarded two free airline tickets to attend a national reception in Washington, DC this summer to celebrate their achievement and see their artwork on display.  "

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John James’ (MI-10) Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act. The bill is aimed at strengthening U.S. energy supply chains, ensuring Americans have access to reliable and secure energy resources while supporting next-generation technologies and the defense industrial base. It passed the House with bipartisan support. This is James’ 12th legislative item to pass the House of Representatives. The Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act (H.R. 3617) directs the Department of Energy to assess vulnerabilitie

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement upon House passage tonight of the SAVE America Act, legislation requiring voters to show a photo identification to cast a ballot: “I voted for the SAVE America Act because the right to vote in American elections belongs to American citizens, period. This bill puts commonsense safeguards in place by requiring proof of citizenship to register, photo ID to cast a ballot, and real accountability to clean up voter rolls. If we can require an ID to board a plane, rent an apartment, drive a car, or buy prescript

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to strengthen our current election laws by requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.  "I was proud to vote for the SAVE America Act on the House floor today, and believe it is an important step toward strengthening the American public's confidence in our elections," said Rep. LaHood. "My home state of Illinois, and others across our country, have failed to properly maintain their voter rolls and implement basic election security pr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted today in support of the SAVE America Act, which protects the voice of every lawful American voter by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID when voting in federal elections, and ordering states to remove noncitizens from their lists of eligible voters. “Only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections,” said Rep. Hern. “By closing loopholes and reinforcing accountability, we help ensure Americans' voices are accurately represented when they cast their ballots. The overwhelming majority of Americans support

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, 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, advanced out of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology with favorable consideration. This legislation would reauthorize FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used exclusively by first responders on the ground during emergencies and disaster responses. Created by Congress to address a clear need for improved public safety communicatio

Congressman John Carter Secures $9.68 Million for Connell Street Widening and Reconstruction Project in Belton   Belton, Texas — Congressman John Carter announced that he secured $9,680,000 in federal funding to support the Connell Street Widening and Reconstruction Project, a major infrastructure investment aimed at improving safety, reducing congestion, and supporting continued growth in Belton.   Connell Street serves as a key north–south corridor for the community and plays an important role in daily travel for families, businesses, and first responders.   “Roads are one of tho

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) is continuing his long-standing effort to protect the integrity of America’s elections by authoring a letter with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (KY-01) to the U.S. Department of Justice demanding answers and accountability following reports of non-citizens appearing in Michigan jury pools and voter registration systems.  The letter, sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi, requests a formal briefing from the Department of Justice regarding these issues and steps being taken to prevent non-citizens from being improperly incl

Today, U.S. Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390–9. The legislation reflects a year-long bipartisan effort led by members of the House Committee on Financial Services to address rising housing costs, cut unnecessary regulations, and increase America’s housing supply.  “The Housing for the 21st Century Act returns the dream of homeownership to millions of Americans,” said Congressman Timmons. “America’s housing shortage and years of inflation have pushed c

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to help youth transitioning out of foster care obtain housing by partnering with states and local services to better coordinate housing vouchers and opportunities. The bill builds on First Lady Melania Trump's commitment to providing America’s youth with the necessary resources as they age out of the foster system.  "As Chairman of the Work and Welfare Subcommittee, I take seriously our responsibility to ensure that future generatio