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WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced nearly $40 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for counties across the 5th District that were devastated by Hurricane Helene: “For over a year, I’ve advocated relentlessly for western North Carolina with DHS as well as FEMA to allocate additional funding to help our area rebuild and recover – today’s announcement by DHS is welcome news indeed. These funding patches will play a positive role in the repairing and restoration of critical public in

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $1 million in federal funding to make comprehensive improvements, restore, and modernize Eddyville, Kentucky’s wastewater treatment plant. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Eddyville Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project, which will

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $1.75 million in federal funding to replace Paducah, Kentucky’s Dewatering Building, which has exceeded its service life. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency Sludge Dewatering Project, which will upgr

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $750,000 in federal funding to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to Franklin County. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Franklin County Fiscal Court Package Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project, which will establish a centralize

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. released the following statement: Congressman Neal Dunn said, “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives. This will conclude my service after five meaningful terms representing the people of Florida’s Second Congressional District. As a physician, an Army surgeon, and veteran from a multi-generational military family, I brought my commitment to life, liberty, and conservative values to Washington. It has been my greatest honor to f

House Passes Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) SHOWER Act   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act. The SHOWER Act will codify President Trump’s clear and consistent definition of “showerhead” and put an end to the federal government’s overregulation of household water fixtures.   Under the 2016 Trump Administration, the Department of Energy (DOE) rightly clarified that each nozzle in a multi-head shower system could be treated as a separate showerhead, e

WASHINGTON, DC–Last week, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the approval of Florida’s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program. The NTIA, located within the Department of Commerce, is now in the process of allocating $1,169,947,393 to 73,944 eligible broadband serviceable locations in Florida. As a long-time advocate for expanding access to reliable broadband, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement: “I applaud this significant movement to deliver real results for Floridians. Desp

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and Co-Chair of the Congressional Burma Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation to redesignate Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). On November 25th, 2025, the Trump Administration terminated the designation of Burma for TPS, concluding that Burma no longer meets the designation criteria. This termination is effective on January 26, 2026. “The Department of Homeland Security’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Burma deeply misconstrues the reality

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Fine (FL-06) introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, landmark legislation focused on securing America’s strategic national security interests in the Arctic and countering the growing threats posed by China and Russia. As global competition intensifies in the Arctic, the United States cannot afford to allow adversarial powers to gain influence over one of the world’s most strategically important regions. “Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore—it is a vital national security asset,” said Congressman Fine. “Whoever contr

MOBILE, Ala.—Today, during a christening ceremony, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was designated as a sponsor of the USNS Lansing, the first naval vessel named for Michigan’s capital city. This distinction permanently links Lansing to the Navy’s mission of national defense and global security. “Michigan is the Arsenal of Democracy. We build what America needs to defend itself,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Having Lansing’s name sail the seas in service to our country is a powerful reminder that Michigan will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women w

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauded House passage of a commerce, energy, and interior funding bill for the remaining fiscal year that includes nearly $9 million for seven local infrastructure projects he championed in Congress. The community projects, spanning Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Union counties, will improve water safety, sanitation, public safety, and emergency communications.   “This spending package provides the certainty needed to unleash America’s energy potential, invest in our military, and modernize our aging infr

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jake Ellzey voted for the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment appropriations package, marking a significant step toward restoring regular order in Congress and delivering responsible, full-year funding for critical government functions. “This is how Congress is supposed to work,” said Ellzey. “We’re returning to a transparent, member-driven process that respects Article I of the Constitution, strengthens accountability, and gives the American people confidence that their tax dollars are being spent wi

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted in favor of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. The three-bill funding package focuses on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and national security, while providing full-year funding. “Republicans are doing what Democrats refuse to do: cutting spending, lowering costs, strengthening national security, and governing responsibly,” Chairwoman McClain said. “I fought to deliver full-year funding that invests in our district’s infras

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on his vote against House Democrats’ unaffordable healthcare proposal.  “We need to lower healthcare costs for all Americans, not just a few. This bill spends billions in taxpayer dollars on a COVID-era bailout for insurance companies, and recommitting three more years to a failed program won’t lower costs or expand care access for families. Instead, my Democrat colleagues should work with Republicans to advance real, long-term solutions to make healthcare more affordable for everyone, whether they’re on the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John “Judge” Carter (TX-31) voted in favor of the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment appropriations package, advancing a return to regular order in Congress and ensuring responsible, full-year funding for essential government operations. “This legislation reflects a deliberate, transparent process that respects Congress’s constitutional responsibility over federal spending,” said Rep. Carter. “Passing full-year appropriations bills through regular order provides stability, accountability, and certa

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $17,078,064 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. “I’m proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, and keep our communities safe. From supporting cutting-edge biotechnology research at the Trudeau Institute, to upgrading aging wastewater systems in Upstate towns that have waited decades for relief, these investments will deliver real results to New York's 21st Dist

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) announced today that his Birthright Citizenship Act has been included in the Republican Study Committee’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, marking a major step forward in the effort to restore the rule of law and protect the integrity of American citizenship. The Republican Study Committee (RSC), serves as the conservative caucus of House Republicans and a leading policy force on the Right. Inclusion in the RSC budget reflects strong support among House conservatives for ending the misuse of birthright citizenship. The Birthright Citizenship Act a

WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Doug was not only a valued colleague and friend, but a devoted public servant who poured his heart into serving the people of Northern California. He cared deeply about his constituents and worked tirelessly to represent their voices, values, and livelihoods in Congress. His love for his district and commitment to public service were evident in everything he did. My prayers a

The thirty-seven-year-old corset maker was no stranger to tyranny. He had seen the brutality of a savage English criminal code that would hang a ten-year-old boy for stealing a pen knife or killing a rabbit. Thomas Paine arrived in Philadelphia at the very time people living in the thirteen colonies, separated by a thousand miles of geography, starkly different religious views, dissimilar economic interests, and speaking different languages, were wondering if attempting to separate from the most powerful empire on earth was the right thing to do. What was it that convinced enough ordinary

Washington, D.C. – Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced today Kavi Praanesh of Dunlap High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois' 16th District. Kavi developed an application titled "MeloCognia," using Python and C/C++ as her programming language. MeloCognia is an AI powered health assistant designed to help detect Parkinson's in its early stages. The runner-up, Agrini Neekhra of Dunlap High School, developed an app titled "Febrile Neutropenia Intervention eXpert" (FENIX), which works to combat the issue of delayed antibiotic treatment in pediatric

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Congressman Josh Brecheen's 2025 Highlights Washington, DC–As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen's third year in office, here's a recap of the top highlights from the year. Top Bills Introduced Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 -- this legislation would exclude certain junk foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits. USA First Act -- this legislation would transfer any unobligated funds previously appropriated to USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund under FEMA. DRIVE Act -- this legislation would prohibit the Fe

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Randy Fine introduced the No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, legislation designed to end the massive and reckless transfer of federal taxpayer dollars to non-citizens while Americans are buried under record debt. The federal government is projected to spend $177 billion on welfare for noncitizens between 2024 to 2034. This cannot continue in our country while we're currently $38 trillion in debt. Congressman Fine understands that and is introducing this bill to end the left's runaway gravy train of freebies for non-citizens.  “Americans are being robbed,”