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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), this week supported the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, two pieces of pro-life legislation, on the House Floor in honor of the annual March for Life. This follows SBA Pro-Life awarding Rep. Rogers an A+ Rating for 2025. “As many Alabamians gather on the National Mall today in support of the lives of the unborn, I am proud to re-affirm my commitment to pro-life policies,” said Rep. Rogers. “In the past year, this movement has become especially precious to me as my family welcomed our fi

President Trump Signs Rep. Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act into Law   Washington, D.C. — Today, President Trump signed into law Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) Trafficking Survivors Relief Act in the Oval Office, with Congressman Fry in attendance, marking a major victory for survivors of human trafficking and a critical step toward restoring justice for those who were forced or coerced into committing non-violent crimes as a direct result of their exploitation.   Human trafficking remains a pervasive crisis across the United States, with victims often compelled by traffickers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, successfully delivered $12 million in funding for housing and economic development projects across Upstate New York and the North Country in the federal appropriations bill.  "I am proud to deliver $12 million in federal funding for housing and critical economic development projects in our district. From the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board’s North Country Housing Initiative to Montgomery County’s Business Development Center construction at the old Beech-Nut factory to the Vil

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded House approval today of a transportation, health, and security funding package that provides a 3.8% pay raise for members of the military, invests in education and healthcare, and strengthens roads and infrastructure. The package includes $7 million Bost worked to secure for local infrastructure improvements in Clay, Crawford, Jackson, Jasper, and Washington counties. “This legislation will make a big difference for hardworking Americans, with a pay hike for our troops, investment in rural hospitals, support for students, and $200 m

Throughout my time here, I have fought for legislative reforms that would restore a member driven process.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership and senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, successfully delivered $541.8 million in defense wins—including $194 million for the New York Air National Guard’s “ski bird” planes and $329.8 million for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL Rome) in Rome, NY. AFRL Rome’s work in surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence, and quantum information science is key to American national security dominance in critical emerging technologies.  "I am proud to have secured more than $541 millio

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today highlighted major wins for Michigan following House Republicans’ passage of the final four appropriations bills. In doing so, Congress has fully eliminated Biden-era spending and replaced it with President Trump’s safer, stronger, and more secure America First Agenda. The new funding bills include a $3 million infrastructure investment in Lapeer County. “Michigan delivered a mandate: The out-of-control government spending had to go,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Today, we accomplished just that, while also prioritizin

Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management approved the construction of the Northern Corridor, advancing a long-delayed transportation project critical to Washington County’s growing communities. The project will connect Washington Parkway and Red Hills Parkway, allowing traffic to bypass downtown St. George and improving safety and travel time for residents throughout southern Utah. The decision also expands protected lands, adding thousands of acres of desert tortoise habitat and preserving popular recreation areas. The Northern Corridor fulfills a requirement established by Congress in 20

Yesterday, Representative Celeste Maloy (R, UT-02) was elected by unanimous consent to serve as Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, the largest caucus in the House. Rep. Maloy assumes leadership of the Western Caucus following the passing of former Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), whose tireless advocacy for rural America left an indelible mark on the Caucus and the communities it serves. “I am deeply honored and humbled to have been elected Chair of the Western Caucus,” said Rep. Maloy. “The trust my colleagues have placed in me, especially as I step into the figuratively and literal

WASHINGTON – In an op-ed published today in The Lexington Herald-Leader, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) warned that Washington’s fiscal dysfunction is fueling a growing debt crisis and called for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He argued that chronic budget standoffs are largely unique to Washington because nearly every state constitution requires a balanced budget—a safeguard missing from the U.S. Constitution. Without it, he writes, the federal government remains vulnerable to repeated shutdowns and long-term economic instability. Acknowledging that Congress is unlikel

When parents send their children to school, they expect classrooms that encourage critical thinking, open dialogue, and learning without political influence. But these principles are threatened when foreign governments like the Chinese Communist Party set themselves up in our education system. This is why I introduced the Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings (PROTECT) Our Kids Act. The PROTECT Our Kids Act prohibits federal dollars from going to any elementary or secondary school that receives direct or indirect support, whether funding or operational support, f

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R, UT-02) last week joined as a co-sponsor of two bipartisan bills aimed at reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, within Medicare, Medicaid, and federal health programs. The legislation includes the Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act and the Pharmacists Fight Back in Federal Health Benefit Plans Act. The legislation is focused on increasing transparency, ensuring fair pharmacy reimbursement, and lowering costs for patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. The bills standar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025 Sheehy Secures $12.2 Million for Montana in Latest Funding Bill U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy today applauded the Senate’s passage of a funding bill that includes $12.2 million for projects in Montana. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk. “I’m proud to fight for these commonsense priorities to […]

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated an interim final rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) eliminating an arbitrary requirement exacerbating the growing shortage of religious workers in American communities. Under current law, religious workers with R-1 nonimmigrant status are required to leave the United States for at least one year […]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced his nominations to the United States service academies for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. “These Idahoans are some of the Gem State’s best and brightest,” said Risch. “Their leadership, academic promise, and commitment to defending our freedoms make these young men and women well-suited to attend one of our nation’s […]

Congressman Perry Introduces Divesting from Communist China's Military Act   Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced his Divesting from Communist China’s Military Act to tighten sanctions on Chinese military companies operating in the U.S. and undermining and threatening American prosperity. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $10 million in funding for the Great Lake Fishery Commission (GLFC) to preserve and protect Lake Champlain in the North Country and to invest in an educational and outreach center. "I am committed to preserving NY21's cherished environments, protecting our wealth of natural resources, and combating harmful invasive species that threaten Lake Champlain's wildlife habitats. This $10 million will benefit efforts against invasive species to uphold the watershed’s biodiversity and strengthen our local economy. The fundi

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted to pass a two-bill appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026 that advances Republican priorities, reins in Washington spending, and reverses the damage caused by years of failed Biden-era leadership. With passage of the Financial Services and General Government and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026, House Republicans have passed 8 full-year funding bills. “House Republicans are once again proving that funding responsible, America First policies deli

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for a foreign operations and financial services funding bill for the remaining fiscal year that prioritizes national security and core government responsibilities. The legislation reduces spending by more than $9 billion compared to current stopgap funding and blocks the continuation of Biden-era priorities.   “When we’re talking about the security of the American people, we need to spend smartly and do what it takes to protect our interests in a dangerous world,” said Bost. “Today’s vote strengthens the focus on our national secu

The Ensuring Children Receive Support Act (H.R. 6903) has been passed by the Ways and Means Committee by a bipartisan vote of 40-2.