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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, praised President Donald Trump for signing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) into law.  “Today marks a major milestone in advancing President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda.  “At a pivotal moment in our national security, this NDAA builds a ready, lethal, and capable fighting force–one that deters America’s adversaries, supports our warfighters, and further strengthens our defense posture on the global stage.  “This bill contains the m

Rep. Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act Passes the United States Senate   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Russell Fry celebrates the passage of his bill, the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act in the United States Senate, marking a significant step forward in ensuring justice for survivors of human trafficking 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 to engage in criminal activity such as fraud, drug

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced legislation Wednesday to remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. Department of Agriculture loan programs. The USDA Loan Modernization Act updates eligibility standards to better reflect the structure of today’s multi-generational, family-run farms, expanding access to operating, emergency, and real estate loans for producers in Southern Illinois and across the country.   “For too long, USDA loan rules have failed to keep up with the reality of modern farming,

This article was originally published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By Sabrina Eaton WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation by Zanesville Republican Rep. Troy Balderson that would require federal agencies to assess how their regulations affect electric grid reliability before finalizing new rules. The Reliable Power Act (H.R. 3616) was approved 225 to 203, with unanimous GOP backing, and support from Democrats Lou Correa of California, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Don Davis of North Carolina, Jared Golden of Maine, Jimmy Gray of California, Mar

Today, Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025, which extends long standing oil and gas tax provisions to geothermal projects to promote one of America’s cheapest and most reliable energy sources. The bill supports a rapidly growing American energy industry delivering reliable, around the clock power. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA), Blake Moore (R-UT), Steven Horsford (D-NV), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID). “Geothermal energy is a reliable resource with enormous potential, especially in the West,” said

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Conservatives Strongly Urge President Trump to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling Washington, DC– A coalition of House Republicans, Co-Led by Congressman Pete Sessions, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Congressman Andy Harris, Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, and joined by Main Street Caucus Chairman Congressman Flood and Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference Congressman Moore, among 24 other Members, today sent a letter to President Trump urging him to oppose any effort to reschedule marijua

This bipartisan legislation strengthens enforcement efforts and ensures we are standing firmly on the side of America’s children.

Earlier this week, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT), alongside Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), introduced the Community Law Enforcement Authority Restoration Act of 2025, known as the CLEAR Act, to block a Biden-era U.S. Forest Service rule that expands federal involvement in enforcing state and local laws. The Forest Service rule, Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions, was finalized in the final weeks of the Biden Administration and would allow federal land management agencies to administer and enforce certain criminal laws. The CLEAR Act prevents the Forest Service from administering, im

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Dave Taylor (OH-2) introduced a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of six servicemembers killed during a March 12 air refueling mission over western Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Three of those servicemembers were part of the Ohio Air National Guard. “Our nation is forever grateful to Capt. Koval, Capt. Angst, and Master Sgt. Simmons for their commitment to defending freedom,” said Balderson. “They answered the call to serve—and did so with courage and selflessness. W

WASHINGTON— Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, Chairwoman McClain, and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks released a statement after House Republicans today passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act – legislation that lowers health care premiums, increases health care access, expands health care choices, and brings greater transparency to America’s health care system. Every House Democrat voted against this legislation, which would lower premiums for all Americans by more than 11% and save taxpayers $30 billion in the process. “Today, House Republicans voted to lower hea

WASHINGTON—Following President Trump’s address to the nation tonight highlighting Republicans’ accomplishments over the past year, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) issued the following statement: “Tonight, President Trump highlighted real results that families feel at the kitchen table,” said Chairwoman McClain. “After years of Biden’s reckless policies driving up prices and weakening our security, Republicans are turning things around. We’re cutting costs, growing paychecks, and getting Americans back to work. Together with President Trump, we will usher in a new

Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement following Senate passage of H.R. 1043, the La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act,legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar requiring the Secretary of the Interior to convey 3,400 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to La Paz County to help maximize additional renewable energy generation and energy storage capabilities, enhance the County tax base and facilitate transformative economic development:   “I applaud the Senate’s passage of my bipartisan legislation to unlock responsible so

Congressman Scott Perry Co-Sponsors the Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-29) co-sponsored Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger’s (TN-01) Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time (DRIVER) Act to codify vehicle data ownership rights. The digitization

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5810, the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Representative William Timmons (R-S.C.) to reform federal workforce procedures, increase efficiency, and reduce wasteful spending. H.R. 5810 directs federal agencies to strengthen existing, legally required training programs to enhance supervisory competencies and support mission execution. By requiring agencies to improve development initiatives for future managers, the bill ensures government processes run more smoothly and effectively for the American people. "Taxp

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois’ U.S. House Republican delegation urged President Trump in a letter today to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s request for a presidential pardon. U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Darin LaHood (IL-16), and Mary Miller (IL-15) expressed concerns that granting Madigan clemency following his sentencing to seven and a half years in prison for conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery would undermine accountability and public trust.   “We write with a unified message as Republican Members of the United States House of Representatives for the State of Illinois

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter to President Trump urging him to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s request for a presidential pardon.   The letter from Illinois’ U.S. House Republican delegation reads in part: “We write with a unified message as Republican Members of the United States House of Representatives for the State of Illinois to express our concerns regarding a request for a presidential pardon from former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Illinois families and

House Passes Congressman Russell Fry’s Kayla Hamilton Act to Prevent Violent Crimes by Unaccompanied Alien Children   Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation introduced by Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) aimed at closing dangerous gaps in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and preventing tragedies like the murder of Kayla Hamilton, a 20-year-old autistic woman from Maryland. Original cosponsors of the legislation include Congressmen Troy Nehls (TX-22) and Barry Moore (AL-01).  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Rulli (OH-06) and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Quality Improvement Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation to roll back outdated federal red tape that has prevented skilled nurses from tending to the at-home patients that need it. The bill is the House companion to […]

Washington, D.C. -- The House of Representatives voted this evening to pass the Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act, the "MERICA Act," introduced by Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04). “Proud to see the House vote in favor of the passage of the MERICA Act this evening, a bill that I introduced in order to break our reliance on China for rare earth minerals and instead open up federal lands for their extraction here at home,” commented Rep. Pat Fallon.  “H.R. 3872, better known as the MERICA Act, would amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands (MLAAL)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement praising the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to formally recognize Grand Canyon University (GCU) as a nonprofit institution of higher education, bringing a long-overdue end to years of political interference and bureaucratic hostility: “I applaud the U.S. Department of Education for finally doing what should have been done years ago: recognizing Grand Canyon University as the nonprofit institution it is.  This decision is a victory for fairness, the rule of law, and religious freedom. For fa

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced legislation to authorize funding for major upgrades at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center–Jefferson Barracks. The bill authorizes up to $1.76 billion to expand care facilities and improve on-site infrastructure at the complex serving veterans from across the St. Louis region, including Metro East Illinois.   “Southern Illinois veterans have given so much for our country, and it’s our responsibility to make sure they get the quality care they have earned,” said Bost. “This funding will help modernize facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2025 Sheehy, Luján Introduce Bill to Provide Free National Parks Passes to Law Enforcement, Wildland Firefighters U.S. SENATE – Senators Tim Sheehy and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act, a bill to provide free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to […]

(Washington, DC) Representative John Carter (TX-31), Co-Chairman of the House Army Caucus, led a letter along with Senators Cornyn and Cruz, and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), calling for an Inspector General to conduct an independent investigation into the handling of disturbing allegations involving Major Blaine McGraw.   “As a former judge and Co-Chair of the House Army Caucus, I find the allegations against Major McGraw to be an egregious breach of the trust placed in him and the oversight failures that allowed him to continue practicing are equally alarming,” said Congressman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2025 Sheehy Nominates Montanans for Service Academies U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy nominated four Montana students for admission to a United States Service Academy. “My wife and I met at the Naval Academy, and we were proud to serve our country, me as a Navy SEAL and Carmen as a Marine. […]

It’s Time to End OPT and Put American Workers First the Daily Signal published my editorial regarding the Optional Practical Training Program (OPT), a little known, unauthorized guest worker program that operates outside the law, undercuts American students, and exposes our nation to significant economic and national-security risks.     For too long, Washington has allowed a massive, unauthorized foreign guest-worker pipeline to operate outside the law, undercut American students, and expose our nation to significant economic and national-security risks. It’s called Optional Practical Tr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), along with Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), introduced the Recycling Technology Innovation Act, critical legislation that finally provides the regulatory clarity needed to unlock innovation in America’s plastics recycling sector and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Advanced recycling technologies take plastic waste and break it down into its original molecular building blocks—materials that can be used again and again to create new products. These technologies are already operating successfully in states

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement regarding S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 312-112 with his support, sending it to the floor of the U.S. Senate, enroute to the President's desk for his signature. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. "The entire state of Georgia plays a key role in implementing President Donal

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “As we face the most complex security environment since World War II, the FY26 NDAA delivers on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda and ensures our warfighters are the most ready, lethal, and capable force in the world. At the core of this bill is a fundamental overhaul of the Pentagon’s broken acquisition system. The FY26 NDAA cuts red tape and focuses defense acquisition on

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that strengthens America’s national defense, advances President Trump’s peace through strength agenda, and supports the men and women who serve our nation in uniform. The bill authorizes $900.6 billion for national defense programs, provides a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers, allocates $6 million for Scott Air Force Base hangar improvements, secures our southern border, and ends the woke policies and DEI mandates that have distracted from military

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of the Passage of S. 1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation delivers on President Trump and Republicans’ promise of Peace Through Strength by ensuring the U.S. military remains the most lethal and ready force in the world,” said Babin. “The NDAA revitalizes our defense industrial base, improves the quality of life for our servicemembers with a 4% pay raise, expands cutting-edge technologies, and