{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", party = \"Republican\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-chuck-edwards-leads-hurricane-relief-aid-historic-disaster", "Congressman Chuck Edwards Leads Hurricane Relief Aid in Historic Disaster Supplemental Bill", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "On December 20, the House passed H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act of 2024, which included $110 billion in disaster supplemental funding to help states rebuild from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other disasters that have occurred since the end of 2022.\n\nCongressman Chuck Edwards was the only co-sponsor of this legislation and crafted the bill as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Given that supplemental disaster funding falls under that committee\u2019s jurisdiction, it is customary that the chairman of the committee be the lead sponsor. The committee only rarely names a co-sponsor for such bills.\n\nSpeaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) said, \u201cFrom the moment Hurricane Helene made landfall, Representative Chuck Edwards has been hard at work ensuring that Western North Carolinians are not forgotten. When Chuck invited me to tour the site of the devastation with him in October, we made a promise that the federal government would do its part to help the families and businesses devastated by the storm, and with the passage of the American Relief Act, we have delivered on that promise. Rep. Edwards was key to getting that critical disaster relief aid across the finish line, and few Members of Congress have ever championed the cause of their constituents as effectively as he has.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongressman Chuck Edwards set a precedent of being the singular cosponsor on a disaster relief package that aids multiple states. He used his role as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and experience he gained from nine weeks on the front line of the disaster response to take a lead role in drafting the disaster supplemental package for the American Relief Act,\u201d said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04). \u201cI walked alongside Congressman Edwards in North Carolina and saw the wreckage that decimated communities and left families overwhelmed by loss. His leadership and steadfast advocacy secured critical disaster aid for his constituents and Americans across this nation.\u201d\n\nAs a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, Edwards brought a unique understanding of the challenges residents there are facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.\n\n\u201cWhile the legislative process was one with many twists and turns, I am proud that in the end, members from both parties were able to come together and keep the funding package fully intact,\u201dstated Congressman Edwards.\n\nThe American Relief Act of 2024 will bring several billions of dollars of funding from various federal agencies to Western North Carolina. This includes the resumption of Small Business Administration disaster loans, repair funds for damaged federal highways, Economic Adjustment Assistance funding for economic recovery, and funding for agriculture assistance and the U.S. Forest Service.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-being-named-antitrust-subcommittee-chairman", "Fitzgerald Statement on Being Named Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) was named Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust for the 119th Congress by Judiciary Committee Chairman, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH).\n\n\"I am honored by Chairman Jordan\u2019s decision to name me Chair of the Subcommittee,\" said Congressman Fitzgerald. \"As chairman, I look forward to working with the Trump Administration, Chairman Jordan, and members of the committee to hold Big Tech accountable for censorship, reverse the Biden Administration\u2019s anti-business agenda, and fight the federal bureaucracy.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-new-years-statement-0", "Congressman Flood\u2019s New Year's Statement", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a recorded statement ahead of New Year\u2019s Day, which is observed January 1, 2025. Video of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. Full text of the speech is provided below.\n\nFriends and fellow Nebraskans,\n\nAs we approach the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the high points from 2024. This seems especially important given the constant stream of negative stories often dominating the airwaves and social media platforms.\n\nOver the past year, House Republicans have worked to tackle burdensome red tape and kept government working for the American people. Thanks to Speaker Johnson and our leadership team, we\u2019ve successfully navigated tough political issues with a narrow majority.\n\nThis November, Republicans held our majority in the House, President Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency, and we took back the Senate\u2026 creating a conservative trifecta to deliver for the American people in the upcoming year.\n\nIn Nebraska, all five members of our federal delegation will return next year to continue working for you.\n\nOver the past year, I\u2019m proud to say that my office has helped hundreds of constituents with federal agency casework and helped to secure $48 million to fund projects throughout the First District of Nebraska. My team and I are here to serve the people of Nebraska\u2019s First Congressional District, and we look forward to assisting you in the year ahead.\n\nThank you once again for the opportunity to represent the First District. From Lincoln to Norfolk and Columbus to Bellevue and everywhere in between, I continue to advocate for you and the communities we all love.\n\nWe have so much to be grateful for this year and even more to look forward to in the next.\n\nOn behalf of my wife, Mandi, my sons, and myself: Have a safe and happy New Year! I look forward to what 2025 holds.\n\nMay God bless you and may God bless the United States of America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases/strong-secures-wins-north-alabama-2024", "Strong Secures Wins for North Alabama in 2024", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Dale W. Strong", "S001220", "strong.house.gov", "strong", "https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 As the 118th Congress comes to an end, Congressman Dale W. Strong released the following update on his work for North Alabamians in Congress this year:\n\n\u201cWhen the people of North Alabama sent me to Congress, I knew I wanted to focus on reforming how Washington does business for people. I am proud that my office has assisted nearly 1,200 constituents this year with various issues like delayed tax returns, VA claim denials, and ensuring folks receive the social security benefits they\u2019ve earned.\n\n\u201cI have also put forward a legislative agenda that supports American veterans and seniors, secures our borders, and protects our homeland, and strives to make our federal government smaller and more efficient.\n\n\u201cIn 2025, with President Trump returning to the White House and Republicans proposing a low-tax, pro-growth agenda, I am looking forward to working hard to make life a little easier for working families across the Tennessee Valley,\u201d said Congressman Dale W. Strong.\n\n2024 CONSTITUENT SERVICES\n\n1,172 constituents were served through casework ranging from expedited passports, VA benefits, tax returns, social security benefits, and many other casework issues constituents have had with federal agencies.\n\nOver $3.01 million in constituent benefits was secured and returned to AL-05 by my office.\n\n19,634 individual response letters were mailed to constituents regarding comments sent to my office.\n\n752 visits were made across AL-05 to meet with small businesses, manufacturing plants, organizations, constituents, and elected officials.\n\n20 Mobile Office Hour events were held in communities across North Alabama, including Woodville, Eva, Elkmont, and Triana. Be on the lookout for Mobile Office Hours in 2025.\n\nKEY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY REP. STRONG\n\nRedivision Northern District of Alabama - H.R. 7177 \u2013 Signed into Law\n\nA bipartisan bill to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. It redraws divisional boundaries and assigns counties to divisions with the closest courthouse.\n\nDHS Biodetection Improvement Act - H.R. 6174 \u2013 Passed the House\n\nWould bolster U.S. biodefense by ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is positioned to combat bioterrorism threats.\n\nSHIELD Against CCP Act - H.R. 9668 \u2013 Passed the House\n\nWould establish a dedicated DHS working group to counter threats from the Chinese Communist Party. Specifically, it would require the group to examine, assess, and report on the spectrum of nontraditional tactics employed by the CCP and the efforts of DHS to counter these malign activities.\n\nNational Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act - H.R. 8590\n\nWould establish a dedicated counter-UAS training program to train authorized personnel to operate counter-UAS detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology on measures to address a credible threat that a UAS poses to the safety or security of a covered facility or asset.\n\nDeport Illegal Voters Act of 2024 - H.R. 10081\n\nWould expedite the removal of aliens convicted of voting illegally by adding unlawful voting to the defined list of aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and provide for the expedited deportation of convicted individuals.\n\nSmall Modular Reactor Demonstration Act of 2024 - H.R. 9710\n\nWould amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support a program to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and micro-reactors in the U.S.\n\nSPACEPORT Act - H.R. 10464\n\nThe Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act would modernize the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching (STIM) grants program to address the increased demand for civil, commercial, and national security space launch and reentry activities.\n\nSERVICE Act of 2024 - H.R. 8140\n\nThe Supporting Every At-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies (SERVICE) Act would establish a pilot program to allow local law enforcement agencies to use the Department of Justice\u2019s (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to establish dedicated \u2018Veterans Response Teams\u2019 to respond to emergency calls involving veterans in crisis.\n\nSECURING THE HOMELAND\n\n\u201cIn response to complex threats to our homeland, I introduced and secured House passage of the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act to detect and defend against bioterrorism attacks and the SHIELD Against CCP Act to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security has a task force dedicated to countering the Chinese Communist Party. I also worked to establish robust counter-drone measures to combat the increasing threat posed by nefarious drone operators through my legislation, the National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, which was included in a comprehensive C-UAS Reauthorization package,\u201d said Congressman Strong.\n\nFurther, the Congressman took strides to maintain American dominance over our adversaries and to protect American interests. He introduced H.R. 3357, Protecting America\u2019s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act to prevent the purchase or lease of U.S. agricultural land by those affiliated with the governments of our adversaries. This legislation was included in the Republican Study Committee\u2019s historic anti-CCP bill this year. Related provisions were also included in the Farm Bill.\n\nAs the greatest nation in the world, the United States must also protect its domestic energy resources from foreign influence. H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, and H.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act aim to unleash American energy production by streamlining permitting processes, increasing domestic energy output, removing regulatory barriers that delay critical energy projects, and ensuring American assets and resources are secured and protected for the benefit of American families.\n\nTo bolster energy production and security, Congressman Strong worked to accelerate the development of Small Modular Reactors through H.R. 9710, to ensure the country can provide reliable and sustainable base-load power generation.\n\nFurther, Strong\u2019s successful amendment to the NASA Reauthorization bill ensures North Alabama will continue to play a central role in the Artemis and Moon to Mars programs, ensuring U.S. leadership in space and further strengthening our national security in an increasingly contested domain.\n\nDEFENDING NATIONAL SECURITY\n\n\u201cOur adversaries are constantly pushing boundaries to undermine U.S. leadership. Unfortunately, American defense stockpiles and many key programs are not where they need to be. As a staunch supporter of our men and women in uniform, I look forward to a new Commander in Chief bringing direction and strength back to our armed forces,\u201d said Congressman Strong.\n\nAs a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Strong played a key role in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) \u2013 which authorizes funding and policy for the Department of Defense (DoD), nuclear weapons programs within the Department of Energy, and other defense-related activities.\n\nThrough the NDAA process, Congressman Strong successfully championed hundreds of millions of dollars for military construction, RDT&E, operations & maintenance, and procurement for Redstone Arsenal and North Alabama defense stakeholders. Space-based capabilities, offensive and defense missile capabilities, and aviation, particularly UAVs, are pillars of the fight of the future\u2014 and happen to be what North Alabama is best at.\n\nCongressman Strong advocated for provisions in the FY25 NDAA to enhance the quality of life for our service members and their families. The FY25 NDAA includes a 14.5% pay raise for lower enlisted service members, codifies the Military Spouse Career Accelerator, and expands the DoD SkillBridge program to help service members with their transition into civilian life.\n\nThe FY24 NDAA included Congressman Strong\u2019s FINISH IT Act, H.R. 5130, which overrode the Biden administration\u2019s decision to allow millions of dollars\u2019 worth of U.S.-Mexico border wall materials to go to waste.\n\nADVOCATING FOR SPACE COMMAND\n\n\u201cI refuse to sit back and allow such a blatantly political decision to put our national security and key space programs at risk,\u201d said Congressman Strong. \u201cThrough an objective, fact-based, process, Huntsville demonstrated that North Alabama is the best location to permanently house Space Command. I look forward to new leadership in the White House, who will put America\u2019s national security needs before politics.\u201d\n\nThroughout a multi-year Strategic Basing Process led by the U.S. Air Force, Redstone Arsenal consistently ranked the #1 location for the nation\u2019s newest combatant command headquarters. However, despite the facts, President Biden attempted to override the Air Force\u2019s preferred location of Huntsville and locate USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado.\n\nCongressman Strong fought back and requested the House Armed Services Committee hold an oversight hearing into President Biden\u2019s decision. Through that investigation, it was discovered that there would be no interruptions to readiness should the combatant command move to North Alabama. Additionally, Congressman Strong successfully worked to include a provision in the FY24 NDAA to put a full stop to all military construction and expansion efforts for USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado until the completion of a DoD Inspector General and GAO report looking into the Biden administration\u2019s decision.\n\nCongressman Strong also fought for key provisions in the FY24 and FY25 NDAAs which would restore our military\u2019s focus on lethality, stop woke policies within the DoD and service academies, and increase military recruitment and retention.\n\nHONORING OUR VETERANS\n\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s commitment to service members of the U.S. military doesn\u2019t stop when they retire but is a lifelong partnership. To honor the men and women who fought for our country, I\u2019ve sought to be an advocate for the almost 60,000 veterans and their families who call North Alabama home,\u201d said Congressman Strong.\n\nCongressman Strong was proud to introduce and support legislation to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families and implement robust oversight over the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This includes his legislation, H.R. 8140, the SERVICE Act, which would create a pilot program to provide grants for law enforcement to establish dedicated \u201cVeterans Response Teams\u201d within departments to respond to emergency calls involving veterans in crisis.\n\nCongressman Strong is committed to holding the VA accountable. Following several reports from constituents of the shortfalls within the VA\u2019s Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS), Congressman Strong penned a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough highlighting technical glitches, processing delays, and the discouragement of the use of paper reimbursement claims, all of which were hindering veterans and their families from receiving timely reimbursement of their travel expenses to VA appointments.\n\n9.8% of the residents within AL-05 hold veteran status, which is a higher rate than both Alabama at large and the majority of Congressional districts around the country. A community of veterans this large deserves robust VA healthcare options. While Congressman Strong is thankful for the exceptional service provided by the Huntsville VA Clinic and Fox Army Medical Center, they need more help providing care to such a large veteran population without subjecting those veterans to a drive to Birmingham or Nashville for a routine doctor\u2019s office visit. This is why Congressman Strong has begun advocating for a dental clinic and VA Health Care Center.\n\nSTRENGTHENING THE ECONOMY\n\nThroughout the 118th Congress, Congressman Strong consistently voted in support of legislation to strengthen our economy, lower costs for American families facing inflation and high interest rates and incentivize American companies to keep jobs and investments here at home.\n\nNORTH ALABAMA INVESTMENTS\n\nOver the last two years, the Congressman has worked tirelessly to send as much of your taxpayer dollars directly back to the fifth district as possible; securing over $18 million in funding for projects to improve the safety and infrastructure in your communities in a single fiscal year. When complete, the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation bills stand to send tens of millions in additional funding for similar projects back to North Alabama.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/click-wins-2024-congressional-app-challenge-northeast-florida", "CLICK Wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Northeast Florida", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Aaron Bean", "B001314", "bean.house.gov", "bean", "https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) named Sai Tejasvi Vegi, Annabel Kaye, Owen Bayley, and Dorothy Peterson of Stanton College Preparatory School as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Their app called \u201cCLICK\u201d assists users in limiting their time on social media by redirecting the user to more productive tasks based on their interests and needs.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m excited to announce that Sai, Annabel, Owen, and Dorothy\u2014students at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville\u2014are the winners of this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge! Their innovative thinking, creativity, and teamwork illustrate the bright future of technology in Northeast Florida. I\u2019m proud of their hard work, and want them to keep coding and dreaming big,\u201d said Congressman Bean.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n\nThe students were motivated by the increased usage of social media by young adults aged 13-17, which studies show leads to body image issues, cyberbullying, difficulty sleeping, and emotional withdrawal. The app was created in Android Studio, drafted in HTML and CSS on Replit, and the students conducted surveys of their peers to determine whether the app would be helpful or not.\n\nThe CAC highlights the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education allowing students to hone their coding and technology skills. Middle and high school students from the Fourth District are eligible to compete in this annual competition.\n\nThis year\u2019s winners will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building, featured online via the House of Representative\u2019s website, and will be invited to a celebratory reception on Capitol Hill in honor of their achievement.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-serve-second-term-chairman-house-judiciary-subcommittee", "Congressman Biggs to Serve Second Term as Chairman of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) was selected to return as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance for the 119th Congress. This will be Congressman Biggs\u2019s second term as Chairman and his third term as the Subcommittee\u2019s highest ranking Republican. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to serve once again as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. We\u2019ve worked diligently to expose the radical Biden-Harris regime\u2019s weaponization of federal law enforcement agencies against law-abiding Americans and soft-on-crime and illegal alien policies that made our communities more dangerous. The American people demand change from the inside out, and the Subcommittee is ready to get back to work in January.\n\n\u201cThe Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee wouldn\u2019t be the workhorse we are without my colleagues and staff. I look forward to working alongside Chairman Jordan, members of the Subcommittee, and President Trump to advance policies that will make American communities safe once again.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1365", "Congressman Josh Brecheen Issues Statement on Supporting Mike Johnson for Speaker", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "OK", "Josh Brecheen", "B001317", "brecheen.house.gov", "brecheen", "https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Josh Brecheen issues the following statement on supporting Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House in the 119th Congress.\n\n\u201cI will be voting for Mike Johnson as Speaker on January 3rd, and any report suggesting otherwise is dead wrong. I believe Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump are the winning combination to deliver results within our window of opportunity.\"", 1, "2026-04-07T14:30:38Z", "2026-04-07T14:34:27Z"], ["https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2348", "Social Security Fairness Act, Co-Sponsored by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Monica De La Cruz", "D000594", "delacruz.house.gov", "delacruz", "https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz celebrates the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) through the Senate. The legislation, which Congresswoman De La Cruz co-sponsored and championed as one of her first acts after taking office, is now headed to President Biden to be signed into law after passing the Senate this month. It passed the House on November 12th.\n\nThe Social Security Fairness Act repeals the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), two outdated policies that unfairly reduced Social Security benefits for teachers, first responders, and other public service employees who earned additional Social Security benefits through part-time work or careers prior to or after entering public service. These changes will ensure that retirees receive the benefits they earned.\n\n\u201cFor too long, public servants\u2014our teachers, police officers, and firefighters\u2014have been penalized for dedicating their lives to serving our communities,\u201d said Congresswoman De La Cruz. \u201cListening to teachers and public employees in my district, I understood the inequities they faced. That\u2019s why I co-sponsored this legislation early in my tenure, and the bill\u2019s passage reflects our commitment to fairness and respect for those who serve. This is a victory for fairness and justice, and I am thrilled to see the hard work of so many finally come to fruition.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-lead-anti-woke-caucus-119th-congress", "Hageman to Lead Anti-Woke Caucus in 119th Congress", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will serve as Chairwoman of the Anti-Woke Caucus, a prominent group within the House of Representatives dedicated to fighting the growing influence of \"woke\" ideologies in government, business, and society. She will be taking over from Senator-elect Jim Banks, whose leadership in this crucial fight has been exemplary.\n\nSaid Chairman Banks: \u201cHarriet Hageman has played a critical role in our caucus since day one, and I can think of no one better to lead our members as they work alongside the Trump administration. We are winning the war against wokeness, and Republicans in Congress now have a golden opportunity to defeat it once and for all. I look forward to partnering with the Anti-Woke Caucus as a United States Senator to get the job done.\u201d\n\nThe Anti-Woke Caucus of the 119th Congress will be at the forefront of carrying out the mandate handed to us by American voters in the November 5th elections, where pro-Trump voters demanded a return to American values and a decisive end to the spread of radical leftist ideologies. With a clear directive in hand, we are ready to work alongside President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement policies that align with the will of the people. Our mission is simple: dismantle the influence of far-left bureaucrats who have hijacked our government, education, and corporations, and return control to the American people. The Anti-Woke Caucus will champion personal liberty, free speech, and fiscal responsibility while actively fighting back against progressive cultural overreach. With DOGE, we will root out the remnants of the leftist agenda still poisoning our institutions and ensure that the true values of America are upheld.\n\n\u201cI am proud to assume the role of Chairwoman of the Anti-Woke Caucus and continue our fight against the harmful overreach of left-wing policies,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cUnder the Biden-Harris Administration, government, educational institutions, and even corporations bent to the will of extremist leftist ideologies that undermine American principles, common-sense policies and the Constitution itself. Our mission is simple: restore accountability, reinstate open discourse, and ensure that Americans are not forced to accept a political agenda that contradicts the values that made this country great. Together with President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, we will work to root our remnants of the radical leftist agenda still suffocating our social spaces.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Anti-Woke Caucus was founded in response to the growing influence of \"woke\" ideologies infiltrating institutions across the United States. Established by a group of concerned conservatives, the Caucus seeks to protect American values from the overreach of left-wing agendas that promote divisiveness, political intimidation, and ideological conformity. By championing legislation to restrict critical race theory in schools and corporate DEI initiatives, the Caucus has become a central figure in the battle against ideological tyranny. Their work, alongside key allies in the Trump administration, has been focused on restoring a merit-based society that prioritizes free speech, fiscal responsibility, and the rule of law. As Chairwoman, Congresswoman Hageman will continue to build on these efforts, working to dismantle the leftist agenda and ensure that American institutions reflect the values and will of the people.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalotas-bipartisan-bill-fight-fentanyl-and-xylazine-epidemic-heads-presidents", "LaLota\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Fight Fentanyl and Xylazine Epidemic Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nick LaLota", "L000598", "lalota.house.gov", "lalota", "https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after his bipartisan bill, the Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act passed both the House and Senate. This legislation empowers Law Enforcement with research, information, and technologies to find and eliminate dangerous drugs infiltrating America\u2019s communities.\n\n\"The passage of my bipartisan DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, by both the House and Senate, is a critical step in combating the devastating epidemic of illegal narcotics flooding into our country, tearing apart families and communities,\" said LaLota. \"This legislation equips our dedicated Law Enforcement officers with the tools they need to fight these deadly drugs and protect American lives. I\u2019m proud to see this bill advance to the President\u2019s desk and urge its swift enactment into law. Now is the time to act decisively, prioritize public safety, and take bold steps to prevent further tragic and unnecessary loss of life.\"\n\nTo read the full text of this legislation, click HERE.\n\nBackground:\n\nThis legislation initially passed the House of Representatives on September 9th, 2024. After the Senate amended the legislation, it passed the Senate on December 12th, 2024. Upon amendment, the measure was required to pass the House of Representatives again and will now move to the President\u2019s desk.\n\nTheDETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act would:\n\nCreate a new statutory responsibility for the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) at the Department of Homeland Security to carry out research, development, testing, evaluation, and cost-benefit analysis to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of drug detection equipment and reference libraries used by Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies;\n\nEstablish three focus areas with flexibility to adopt other focuses in the future: (1) Portable detection equipment that requires minimal handling of sample; (2) Equipment that can separate complex mixtures with low concentrations of drugs and high concentrations of cutting agents into parts to enable detection; and (3) Technologies that use AI and machine learning to predict whether a substance is a controlled substance analog (e.g., a fentanyl analog) or other new psychoactive substance not yet included in a reference library;\n\nRequire S&T to follow the recommendations, guidelines, and best practices set out in the federal government\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework; and\n\nDirect S&T to look to the DEA\u2019s State and Territory Report on Enduring and Emerging Threats in establishing priorities.\n\nThe Senate\u2019s amendments to the legislation are as follows:\n\nAdds language specifying that the activities in this bill under the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate must be carried out in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).\n\nEmphasizes improving not just the equipment but also the effectiveness and efficiency of reference libraries, explicitly stating these efforts should be for accurate detection.\n\nMandates the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to base research and development priorities on specific drugs identified as threats in documents like:\n\nThe latest Homeland Threat Assessment (DHS).\n\nThe latest State and Territory Report by the DEA.\n\nIncludes a rule of construction to clarify that the bill does not limit current agency authorities managing drug-related equipment and reference libraries.\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD, the National Border Patrol Council, the National Treasury Employees Union, the National Narcotic Officers\u2019 Associations\u2019 Coalition, Shatterproof, the National HIDTA Directors Association, and the National Association of Counties.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-joins-make-america-healthy-again-caucus-founding", "Congressman Nick Langworthy Joins the Make America Healthy Again Caucus as Founding Member", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicholas A. Langworthy", "L000600", "langworthy.house.gov", "langworthy", "https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that he is a founding member of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus, a new initiative focused on improving access to affordable, high-quality foods and primary care to help Americans lead healthier, longer lives.\n\n\u201cHealthy food and access to quality medical care are essential for the long-term health of our communities,\u201d said Congressman Langworthy. \u201cIn Western New York and the Southern Tier, we take pride in the hard work of our farmers and food producers who help put healthy, nutritious food on dinner tables across America. This Caucus will not only help ensure every community has better access to healthy food options but also affordable, quality healthcare so families can focus on living well and building strong futures. I\u2019m proud to join this effort to work with the Trump Administration to make health a priority for all Americans.\u201d\n\nThe MAHA Caucus will address rising rates of chronic diseases and obesity by promoting access to preventive care and affordable, high-quality food. It will also work to support underserved and rural communities, ensuring that no family is left behind when it comes to achieving better health outcomes.\n\nThe caucus is led by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) in the House, as well as Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) in the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-s-new-year-s-message", "Amata\u2019s New Year\u2019s Message", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AS", "Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen", "R000600", "radewagen.house.gov", "radewagen", "https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Uifa\u2019atali Amata released the following message for New Year\u2019s Day.\n\n\u201cAs I reflect on 2024, I\u2019m grateful for God\u2019s goodness to my family, our territory, and the United States. From a congressional standpoint, we finished up some important efforts. Among those, we can be especially thankful for passage of a raise for our military making 2025 better for their families, including the historic 14.5 percent raise for our junior enlisted ranks, which includes many of our Toa o Samoa. In the year ahead, I will continue to work with dedication to make sure we are not just an afterthought in Washington as we start a new year, a new 119th Congress, and working with a new four-year administration. We have many reasons to be optimistic, and I\u2019m enthusiastic about what the new year will bring. May God bless and guide your steps in 2025 as you plan and pray for your goals and families.\u201d\n\nPsalm 65:11 (NIV) \u201cYou crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-it-will-take-bold-and-decisive-leadership-reverse-titanic-its-0", "Spartz: It will take bold and decisive leadership to reverse this \u201cTitanic\u201d from its catastrophic course.", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Noblesville, IN \u2013 Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz released the following statement on her upcoming speaker vote on January 3, 2025:\n\n\u201cCongress has abandoned its constitutional duty to the American people to properly oversee the spending of their hard-earned money paid as taxes. Our next speaker must show courageous leadership to get our country back on track before this \u201cTitanic\u201d strikes an iceberg at any moment. Severe fiscal calamities often lead to unrest and more government control. If we are serious about governing, our next SPEAKER must COMMIT PUBLICLY to create at least temporary structures in the House for: 1) authorizations; 2) reconciliation offset policies, and 3) spending audits. We also need to engage competent, unbiased \u201cnon-swamp\u201d professionals to help us to at least start getting us gradually out of this serious fiscal mess. The current STRUCTURES, with their perverse incentives, have not been working for decades and will not suddenly start working. We must have a vision and a concrete PLAN to deliver on President Trump\u2019s agenda for the American people, which I have not seen from our current speaker despite countless discussions and public promises. The fate of our Republic is at stake and Congress, the ARTICLE 1 BRANCH, with its supreme powers of creating laws and managing our nation\u2019s finances, must start fulfilling its CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES \u2013 not selling out our Republic at the expense of our children.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-autism-cares-act-signed-into-law", "Senator Collins\u2019 Autism CARES Act Signed into Law", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The President signed into law the Autism CARES Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-N.M.), members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill will renew and expand federal support for research, services, and training related to autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Autism CARES is the main source of federal funding for autism research, services, training, and monitoring.\n\n\u201cThis bill will continue the successful programming across HHS that helps us better understand the causes and the symptoms of the Autism Spectrum Disorder and improve the lives of families affected by it,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cI am proud that we have reauthorized this important law, which is critical to expanding research at the NIH, supporting the CDC's effort to increase public awareness and early detection of autism spectrum disorder, and strengthening and expanding the Health Research and Services Administration's workforce training to identify and support children and youth with autism as well as their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cDue to the research and increased training and awareness spurred by the Autism CARES Act, children are being diagnosed earlier and are receiving appropriate services from trained providers,\u201d said Senator Luj\u00e1n. \u201cNot only does the Autism CARES Act of 2024 renew federal support for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, but it also expands critical research and training programs that benefit people with autism and their families. I\u2019m proud to see this bill pass the Senate, and now I am calling on the House for swift passage to continue to drive research and support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities for years to come.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Autism CARES Act:\n\nIncludes over $2 billion in authorized federal spending on autism research and training programs for the next five years;\n\nIncludes new language that directs the NIH Director to ensure a more inclusive approach to autism research;\n\nRequires the Government Accountability Office to issue a study and report on how to increase the number of developmental behavioral pediatricians;\n\nIncludes the study of the aging process as a focus area of autism research activities to help propel future research on autism and aging; and\n\nCreates a new Autism Intervention Research Network for Communication Needs that will benefit autistic individuals who may be unable or limited in using speech or language to communicate.\n\n\"We greatly appreciate the leadership of Senators Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n and Susan Collins in advancing the Autism CARES Act of 2024 through the Senate,\u201d said Keith Wargo, President & CEO of Autism Speaks. \u201cFamilies have benefited from the tremendous impact of this law over the past two decades. This next iteration expands efforts to address gaps in autism healthcare and services and represents a forward-looking approach to driving progress in research, supports and services for autistic individuals across the spectrum and lifespan for years to come.\"\n\n\"AUCD commends Congress on its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people with autism and their families. We are grateful to Senator Luj\u00e1n, Senator Collins, Representative Smith, and Representative Cuellar for their unwavering leadership to get the Autism CARES Act reauthorized this Congress. The Autism CARES Act that includes the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will have a tremendous impact on making sure people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families in every state and territory receive the care needed from trained professionals to support and improve their health and wellbeing,\u201d said AUCD Public Policy Director Cindy Smith. \u201cWe look forward to continuing to work with leaders in Congress and the community to continue to make a positive impact in the lives of people with autism and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe reauthorization of Autism CARES brings us one step closer to ensuring stronger, more meaningful inclusion for the entirety of the spectrum in research, supports, and services. This is in great part because of the inspired leadership and deep commitment of Senator Lujan and Senator Collins to autistic people in their own districts and across the nation. Hope is on the horizon, and we are grateful,\u201d said Cofounder and President of Profound Autism Alliance Judith Ursitti.\n\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 36 children have been diagnosed with autism \u2013 an increase of approximately 300 percent since 2006.\n\nThe legislation is supported by Autism Speaks, the Profound Autism Alliance, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, and the Autism Society.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-championed-5-of-15-health-care-bills-signed-into-law-in-118th-congress", "Senator Collins Championed 5 of 15 Health Care Bills Signed into Law in 118th Congress", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 In the 118th Congress, there were 1,868 standalone health care bills introduced in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Of those bills, 600 received Committee consideration, 53 passed at least one chamber of Congress, and 15 passed both chambers and were signed into law. U.S. Senator Susan Collins led or co-led 5 of those 15 bills to passage with strong bipartisan support. They are as follows:\n\nThe National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) Reauthorization \u2013 A bill to reauthorize NAPA until 2035 and update language in recognition of the need to include underserved populations, including individuals with Down syndrome.\n\nThe Alzheimer\u2019s Accountability and Investment Act (AAIA) \u2013 A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to submit an annual budget to Congress estimating the necessary funding to fully implement NAPA.\n\nThe Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer\u2019s Reauthorization Act \u2013 A bill to authorize $33 million per year over the next five years to support Alzheimer\u2019s Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Centers of Excellence dedicated to promoting effective Alzheimer\u2019s disease and caregiving interventions, as well as State Health Department cooperative agreements with the CDC to meet local needs in promoting brain health.\n\nSupporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Reauthorization Act \u2013 A bill to extend funding for five additional years for SIREN Act grants to rural fire and EMS agencies nationwide. These grants support rural EMS agencies in training and recruiting staff, conducting certification courses, and purchasing equipment, including naloxone to address the opioid overdose epidemic.\n\nThe Autism CARES Act of 2024 \u2013 A bill to authorize over $2 billion over the next five years for autism research and training programs, as well as required studies on how to increase the number of developmental behavioral pediatricians and on the aging process as a focus area of autism research activities. The bill will also create a new Autism Intervention Research Network for Communication Needs that will benefit autistic individuals who may be unable or limited in using speech or language to communicate.\n\n\u201cThese five bills will combat some of the largest public health challenges of our time by enhancing care for individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s, autism, and substance abuse issues through improved research funding, strengthened public health programs, and workforce development,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cThey also provide critical support for rural EMS agencies in Maine, equipping them to better serve their communities and address the opioid epidemic. Together, these laws represent meaningful steps to improve health care access, services, and outcomes. Throughout my Senate service, health care, biomedical research, and rural workforce development have been among my greatest priorities and I am proud to have led to passage these bills that will benefit Maine families and communities across the state.\u201d\n\n###\n\nRelated Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-passing-president-carter", "Smith Statement on Passing of President Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at 100 years of age.\n\n\"Beginning with his service in the U.S. Navy, President Carter\u2019s lifetime of service was consistent across many areas of his life and carried on long after he left the presidency. His charitable endeavors well into his 90s are emblematic of American resilience and our dedication to giving back to community and neighbor alike.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6576", "Rep. Rick Allen Statement on the Passing of President Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Rick W. Allen", "A000372", "allen.house.gov", "allen", "https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement on the passing of James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States:\n\n\u201cIt is with a heavy heart that Robin and I join the nation in mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a devoted father, loving husband, and decorated patriot.\n\n\u201cGrowing up on a peanut farm in Central Georgia, President Carter learned the value of an honest day\u2019s work at an early age. His sense of duty led him to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, where he began a lifetime of public service. He was also a champion of philanthropic efforts in the decades following his presidency. President Carter was living proof that public service does not end with elected office.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of Georgians everywhere, Robin and I offer our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Carter family.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-flood-honors-legacy-howard-hawks", "Congressman Flood's Statement on Former U.S. President Carter's Passing", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter had passed away.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter will long be remembered for his kindness towards others, his marriage and devotion to Rosalynn, and his love for Georgia. He reminded the world that presidential leadership wasn\u2019t just about the time in office \u2013 it\u2019s about character and leading by example even in retirement. After leaving Washington, he rolled up his sleeves to build houses for Habitat for Humanity. He quietly taught Sunday School for decades. And along the way, he used his time and talents to help some of the least among us. Mandi and I join our fellow Americans in mourning his passing and remembering the legacy of service to others that he leaves.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-statement-former-president-jimmy-carters-passing", "Moolenaar Statement on Former President Jimmy Carter's Passing", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "John R. Moolenaar", "M001194", "moolenaar.house.gov", "moolenaar", "https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\"Jimmy Carter sought to humbly serve others each day. After serving in the Navy, he returned home, and like many Americans, he became involved in his local community. After his presidency, he and his wife, Rosalynn, helped build Habitat for Humanity into what it is today. Together, the Carters demonstrated 77 years of enduring love and steadfast marriage to one another. The entire Carter family is in my prayers today.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-honors-life-president-carter", "Amata Honors the Life of President Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AS", "Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen", "R000600", "radewagen.house.gov", "radewagen", "https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Uifa\u2019atali Amata is honoring the distinguished life of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cI have fond memories of the entire Carter family from the time President Jimmy Carter sent his son Jeff and daughter-in-law Annette to Pago Pago. The President designated them as his personal representatives to the first inaugural of an elected Governor of American Samoa, Uifa\u2019atali Peter T. Coleman. My dad had me show them around part of that time, as did others, and in turn, they invited my husband Fred and me for private dinner in the White House family quarters. This was a particularly generous act on their part to allow us in the areas that few people get to see, including guiding us through the map room, the famous Lincoln bedroom, Queen's bedroom and third floor. While we were there, President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter arrived and very kindly greeted us.\n\n\u201cThat personal kindness is forever part of President Carter\u2019s lasting legacy. He spent his decades of influence as a former President helping people especially through Habitat for Humanity. As President, his most famous foreign policy achievement is perhaps brokering the sustained peace between Israel and Egypt, signed in 1979 following the Camp David Accords in 1978. This achievement has served the world well for many years, and all supporters of Israel\u2019s right to exist can celebrate it. I know millions of people are thinking of the Carter family, praying for them, and remembering the historic life and personal Christian faith of President Jimmy Carter.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Statement-on-Passing-of-President-Jimmy-Carter", "Scalise Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", "scalise", "https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "JEFFERSON, La. \u2014 Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cI am saddened to learn about the passing of President Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cI join all Americans in saluting President Carter for his lifetime of service, first as a naval officer, then as a senator in the Georgia legislature, then as Governor of Georgia, and, finally, as President of the United States. Jimmy Carter set the standard for post-presidential service through his work with Habitat for Humanity.\n\n\u201cJennifer and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://turner.house.gov/2024/12/turner-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Turner Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "OH", "Michael R. Turner", "T000463", "turner.house.gov", "turner", "https://turner.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cI am deeply saddened to learn about the death of President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a man of integrity who was guided by his faith. I join all Americans in saluting President Carter for his lifetime of service, first as a naval officer, then as a senator in the Georgia State Senate, then as Governor of Georgia, and, finally, as President of the United States. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Carter family.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Senator Collins\u2019 Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States:\n\n\u201cAs President, Governor, and a Navy officer, Jimmy Carter served our country with distinction and integrity. President Carter always remained grounded in his ideals, true to his roots, and guided by his deep faith.\n\n\u201cAfter returning to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, President Carter continued to give back in many ways, from alleviating poverty, partnering with Habitat for Humanity, and working to improve the quality of life in more than 80 countries through the Carter Center. He also taught Sunday school in his community. As a peacemaker and a humanitarian, he left behind a powerful and inspiring legacy.\n\n\u201cIn this time of sorrow, it is my hope his family will find comfort in knowing how much President Carter meant to people throughout the world.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-outreach-events-14", "Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during January in Harrison, Grant, Alliance, Chadron, Ogallala, and Rushville.\n\nA staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency interaction, or take advantage of the services available through his office.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Nebraska City, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:\n\nThursday, January 2, 2025\n\nSioux County Courthouse\n\n325 Main Street, Harrison\n\n2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MT\n\nMonday, January 6, 2005\n\nPerkins County Courthouse\n\n200 Lincoln Avenue, Grant\n\n9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. MT\n\nBox Butte County Courthouse\n\n515 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance\n\n11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT\n\nTuesday, January 14, 2025\n\nDawes County Courthouse\n\n451 Main Street, Chadron\n\n12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT\n\nWednesday, January 15, 2025\n\nKeith County Courthouse\n\n511 N. Spruce Street, Ogallala\n\n9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MT\n\nTuesday, January 28, 2025\n\nSheridan County Courthouse\n\n303 East 2nd Street, Rushville\n\n12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/27/higgins-introduces-legislation-to-abolish-epa-return-authority-to-the-states/", "Higgins Introduces Legislation to Abolish EPA, Return Authority to the States", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the introduction of the Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act (SSEQAA), which would abolish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and authorize funding directly to each state\u2019s environmental quality agency.\n\nSSEQAA authorizes funding directly to the sovereign states at a baseline equating to 70% of 2019 EPA funding levels. The bill would:\n\nAuthorize no more than $4.4 billion each year for four years to be divided proportionately to each state based upon the most recent decennial census.\n\nAllocate up to $880 million each year for four years to establish and staff a new office within the U.S. Treasury to administer and audit the disbursement of environmental protection funds to the states.\n\nDirect a study on the efficacy of the bill and require an annual report of findings to Congress.\n\nRequire Congressional reauthorization each four years.\n\nReduce federal spending by an estimated $60-80 billion over 10 years.\n\nRestore Tenth Amendment authority to the states.\n\n\u201cFedGov has unconstitutionally weaponized federal agencies like the EPA against the American people and American industry,\u201d said Congressman Higgins. \u201cThe EPA\u2019s regulatory oppression has unjustly penalized our farmers, petrochemical industry, energy producers, and American families. My SSEQAA legislation abolishes the EPA, restores environmental protection authority to the sovereign states, and saves tens of billions in taxpayer dollars. This bill and several others will be reintroduced in the first legislative days of 2025, and I have introduced SSEQAA in the final days of the 118th Congress as a fair warning to the entire deep state bureaucracy that the 119th Congress will force serious reform upon DC.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://davidson.house.gov/2024/12/rep-warren-davidson-introduces-the-broker-dealer-tokenization-act", "Rep. Warren Davidson Introduces The Broker-Dealer Tokenization Act", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "OH", "Warren Davidson", "D000626", "davidson.house.gov", "davidson", "https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) today introduced the Broker-Dealer Tokenization Act. This legislation allows for the integration of blockchain-based securities and payment stablecoins into the current federal framework by permitting brokers or dealers to custody both financial instruments until the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally updates the Customer Protection Rule per the requirements in the Act.\n\n\u201cCongress and the SEC must modernize our financial system by integrating blockchain-based securities and payment stablecoins into our existing regulatory frameworks,\u201d said Rep. Davidson (R-OH). \u201cThis bill ensures that brokers and dealers can safely handle tokenized assets while providing the SEC with the tools to refine rules that will foster innovation and investor protection.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nSpecifically, this bill allows registered brokers or dealers to apply with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to become an approved broker or dealer for qualified tokenized securities under current rules as long as the broker or dealer takes the necessary steps set forth in the bill.\n\nThe SEC would subsequently be tasked with updating rules within 12 months to clarify custody requirements for tokenized securities and payment stablecoins to provide a more permanent solution.\n\nAdditionally, the SEC must also conduct a study within one year to evaluate if further guidance or rules are necessary to facilitate the development of tokenized securities markets, ensuring they are fair, orderly, and protective of investors.\n\nRep. Davidson's office is seeking feedback on this proposal for further discussion in the 119th Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://kustoff.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kustoff-announces-mobile-office-hours-january", "Congressman Kustoff Announces Mobile Office Hours for January", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "David Kustoff", "K000392", "kustoff.house.gov", "kustoff", "https://kustoff.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) announced mobile office hours for the month of January. Mobile office hours will be held on Tuesday, January 7, and Thursday, January 9.\n\n\u201cMobile office hours are a good way for constituents to connect with our office and let us know how we can continue to best represent Tennessee\u2019s Eighth Congressional District in Washington,\u201d said Congressman Kustoff. \u201cIf you need assistance with a federal agency such as the Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, or the Department of Veterans Affairs, I encourage you to visit our mobile office sites across West Tennessee.\u201d\n\nTuesday, January 7\n\nLauderdale \u2014 9:00am - 11:00am\n\nLauderdale County Courthouse\n\n100 Court Square\n\nRipley, TN 38063\n\nTipton \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nCovington City Hall\n\n200 W. Washington Ave\n\nCovington, TN 38019\n\nHenry \u2014 9:00am - 11:00am\n\nParis Henry County Chamber of Commerce\n\n2508 E Wood St\n\nParis, TN 38242\n\nHenderson \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nHenderson County Court House\n\n17 Monroe Ave\n\nLexington, TN 38351\n\nChester \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nHenderson City Hall\n\n121 Crook Ave\n\nHenderson, TN 38340\n\nCrockett \u2014 9:00am \u2013 11:00am\n\nCrockett County Chamber\n\n25 N Bells St.\n\nAlamo, TN 38001\n\nHaywood \u2014 1:00pm \u2013 3:00pm\n\nBrownsville City Hall\n\n15 E Main St.\n\nBrownsville, TN 38012\n\nThursday, January 9\n\nFayette \u2014 9:00am - 11:00am\n\nFayette County Chamber of Commerce\n\n120 E Court Square Unit 101\n\nSomerville, TN 38068\n\nHardeman \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nHardeman County Courthouse\n\n100 N Main St\n\nBolivar, TN 38008\n\nCarroll \u2014 9:00am - 11:00 am\n\nTown of Huntingdon City Hall\n\n19810 E Main St\n\nHuntingdon, TN 38344\n\nGibson \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nMilan City Hall\n\n1061 S Main St\n\nMilan, TN 38358\n\nMcNairy \u2014 9:00am - 11:00am\n\nMcNairy County Court House\n\n170 Court Ave\n\nSelmer, TN 38375\n\nHardin \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nTennessee River Museum\n\n495 Main St\n\nSavannah, TN 38372\n\nLake \u2014 9:00am - 11:00am\n\nLake County Courthouse\n\n116 S Court St\n\nTiptonville, TN 38079\n\nObion \u2014 1:00pm - 3:00pm\n\nObion County Mayor\u2019s Office\n\n316 S Third St\n\nUnion City, TN 38261\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-fish-recovery-bill-signed-law", "Rep. Lauren Boebert's \"Fish Recovery Bill\" Signed Into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 A negotiated version of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act was signed into law this week.\n\n\u201cEnsuring protection for four threatened and endangered species of fish in Colorado while also allowing thousands of water and power users to continue their operations without interruption is common sense,\" said Congresswoman Boebert. \"I am thrilled that we were able to provide long-term certainty for this important program and finally get this legislation signed into law.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nA negotiated version of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill H.R. 4596, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act, was signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nThe language provides a seven-year reauthorization of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs that protect four threatened and endangered native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.\n\nThe House of Representatives previously passed H.R. 4596 with unanimous bipartisan consent on 9/24/24. To read more click HERE.\n\nThe House of Representatives also passed a negotiated version H.R. 4596 as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. To read more click HERE.\n\nThe Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs were established in 1988 to achieve full recovery of four federally listed endangered fish species including the humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, and razorback sucker. Those designations led to the threat of significant water and power-use restrictions.\n\nThe recovery programs facilitate water delivery from the Navajo, Flaming Gorge, and Aspinall Unit reservoirs which collectively can store more than 6.5 million acre-feet of water as part of the Colorado River Storage Project.\n\nFor over three decades, states, tribes, local communities, environmental groups, energy users, and water users, have partnered to help recover four threatened and endangered fish species while continuing water and power development and operations in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Juan River Basin.\n\nNon-federal partners contribute $11 million per year in water contributions, plus another $750,000 in staffing and in-kind contributions. Participating states contribute $500,000 to base funding each year in cash equivalents for recovery actions, including for fish hatcheries and non-native fish removal.\n\nThe Fish and Wildlife Service contributes $1.56 million per year in base funding. The Bureau of Reclamation provides cost-shared contributions to both base and capital funding. Reclamation\u2019s capital funding supports major infrastructure projects at reservoirs, diversion dams, canals, and floodplains across the basin.\n\nWithout these programs, these 2,500 water and power users would have to perform extremely burdensome Section 7 consultations for all 2,500 individual projects.\n\nAs a result of these programs, the humpback chub and the razorback sucker are success stories with the chub been downlisted from endangered to threatened and the razorback being recommended for downlisting.\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s legislation is the result of months of hard work with local stakeholders, the Bureau of Reclamation, Senator Hickenlooper, and others to provide a long-term solution by reauthorizing these vital programs until 2031.\n\nGroups that supported Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act include: Aurora Water, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Clifton Water District, Colorado River District, Colorado River Energy Distributors Association, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Water Congress, Delta County Commissioners, Denver Water, Dolores County Commissioners, Dolores Water Conservancy District, Grand Valley Water Users, Huerfano County Commissioners, LaPlata Water Conservation District, Mesa County Farm Bureau, Montezuma County, Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Pueblo Water, Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District, Rio Blanco Board of Commissioners, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Rio Grande Water Conservation District, San Juan Water Commission, Southern Ute Tribe, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Southwestern Water Conservation District, Tri-County Water Conservancy District, Utah Waters Users Association, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Ute Water Conservancy District.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3562", "Partners in Diplomacy Act Becomes Congressman Lawler's Sixth Bill Signed Into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Michael Lawler", "L000599", "lawler.house.gov", "lawler", "https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Monday, the bipartisan Partners in Diplomacy Act, introduced in August by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and co-led by Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), was signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will enable the State Department to enter into co-location agreements with U.S. allies in overseas facilities, such as embassies and consulates. This specifically includes only NATO allies and major non-NATO allies.\n\nCo-locate agreements have immense benefits for U.S. diplomacy. They would allow State Department personnel to deepen relationships with like-minded partners abroad and ensure aligned objectives. Sharing space would also reduce costs for diplomatic office space and allow for the opening of new, less expensive posts in strategic locations. Co-location would be a particularly helpful tool in the Pacific Islands, where a physical diplomatic presence is critical to countering the CCP.\n\n\"The Partners in Diplomacy Act will go a long way to strengthening the U.S. position in strategic regions and enhancing our relations with trusted partners,\" said Congressman Lawler. \"Setting our country up for success in the international space has been one of my top objectives as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. I\u2019m pleased that Congress and the White House understand the immense benefits of this policy, and I\u2019m glad we could get this done in the 118th Congress.\"\n\nThe Partners in Diplomacy Act is the sixth bill introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler to become law in the 118th Congress. His other bills to become law were:\n\nThe Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act\n\nThe Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act\n\nThe Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act\n\nThe Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act\n\nThe Enhanced Presidential Security Act", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3567", "Congressman Lawler Praises Inclusion of Provision to Curtail Forever Chemicals in FY25 NDAA Signed into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Michael Lawler", "L000599", "lawler.house.gov", "lawler", "https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representative Mike Lawler praised the inclusion of language in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) establishing a directive to the Department of Defense to only purchase cleaning products that have been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program. The EPA\u2019s Safer Choice program certifies that products are free of certain hazardous chemicals such as PFAS and instead use safer chemical ingredients. The legislation was signed into law by President Biden on Monday evening.\n\nCongressman Lawler has spearheaded numerous bills to halt the proliferation of forever chemicals, including introducing the PFAS-Free Procurement Act, which will prohibit agencies from purchasing products containing PFAS. The language included in the FY25 NDAA is a first step in passing the larger bill.\n\n\"Protecting the health and safety of our citizens is a fundamental duty of governance,\" said Congressman Lawler. \"PFAS contamination remains a pressing issue in the Hudson Valley and communities across our country, with the health impacts of exposure to forever chemicals having come to light more and more in recent years. The language included in this year's NDAA will protect our communities from harmful chemicals by significantly curtailing the federal use of products containing them. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on this important issue in the 119th Congress, including in getting my PFAS-Free Procurement Act into law.\"\n\nCongressman Mike Lawler has had six bills signed into law in the 118th Congress:\n\nThe Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act\n\nThe Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act\n\nThe Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act\n\nThe Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act\n\nThe Enhanced Presidential Security Act\n\nThe Partners in Diplomacy Act", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-voice-votes-smithsonian-exhibit-coming-staten-islands", "Malliotakis Announces Voice & Votes Smithsonian Exhibit is Coming to Staten Island's Alice Austen House", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicole Malliotakis", "M000317", "malliotakis.house.gov", "malliotakis", "https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today announced that that the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) will be making its next stop in Staten Island and will be on view at Alice Austen House from December 27, 2024, to February 7, 2025. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the SITES, state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions.\n\nVoices and Votes is adapted from the exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith currently on display at the Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of American History. This traveling exhibition includes many of the same dynamic features: historical and contemporary photographs; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives, and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.\n\n\"With the United States approaching its 250th anniversary, this traveling exhibit focused on our country's upbringing is the perfect way for our community to learn more about our Democratic process,\" said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. \"I've been proud to work with the Smithsonian to bring the Trump-authorized Women's History Museum to the National Mall, and I encourage everyone to visit the Alice Austen House while this exhibit is on display to reflect on the foundations of our nation and the progress we've made to build a government that represents the diverse voices of the American people.\"\n\n\"The Alice Austen House is looking forward to collaborating on this project,\" said Alice Austen House Executive Director Victoria Munro. \"It allows us to develop complementary programming that celebrates Alice Austen's role in organizing and community building while also recognizing the contributions of other women, both from her time and throughout history, to the advancement of American democracy.\"\n\nVoices and Votes exhibition themes include:\n\nthe principles and events that inspired the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution;\n\nthe struggle for voting rights and equal participation in our democracy;\n\nfreedoms and responsibilities of citizens;\n\nthe formal and informal processes of our political systems;\n\nmusic, performance, and visual arts as expressions of democracy;\n\nprotest and actions beyond the ballot including civil rights movements and the struggles of historically marginalized people;\n\nand engaging new American citizens.\n\nLearn more about the Voice and Votes exhibition HERE", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=413475", "A Christmas miracle Smith\u2019s $1.95 billion Autism CARES Act signed into law", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Comprehensive legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to provide robust funding and enhanced support for Americans with autism was signed into law this week.\n\nSmith\u2019s Autism CARES Act of 2024 will provide more than $1.95 billion over five years for programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).\n\n\u201cAt CDC, the funding will support ongoing developmental disability surveillance and research; at HRSA, the funding will cover education, early detection and intervention services; at NIH, the funding will drive research as well as the coordination of autism-related activities, including the Inter Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC),\u201d Smith said during debate on the House Floor on December 16th.\n\n\u201cAs the prime author of the Autism Cares Act of 2024 and previous iterations of the law in 2011, 2014, and 2019, I know this legislation will help make a huge difference in the lives of the millions of Americans with autism by providing robust funding for durable remedies as well as effective early detection and intervention services to allow them the highest quality of life possible,\u201d Smith said.\n\n\u201cAccording to the CDC, 1 in 36 children in the United States\u2014including 1 in 35 children in my home state of New Jersey\u2014are on the autism spectrum,\u201d said Smith.\n\n\u201cMy legislation pursues critical research goals and focuses on responsive and effective interventions for the estimated 6.8 million individuals with autism\u2014over 1.8 million, which is 27 percent, of whom are profoundly autistic,\u201d Smith said.\n\nSmith\u2019s bill included Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) as the Democrat lead along with 61 other bipartisan cosponsors.\n\n\u201cThis bipartisan bill will provide vital funding to expand research and care for Americans with autism,\u201d said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cThrough this bill, we continue important work in understanding the causes of autism, the best ways to treat autism, and incorporate the voices of those previously missed by research.\u201d\n\nSmith\u2019s legislation has received strong support from the nation\u2019s leading autism advocacy groups, including Autism New Jersey, Autism Speaks, the Autism Society, the Profound Autism Alliance, and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.\n\nThe Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024 will:\n\n\u00b7 Direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research issues encountered by individuals and caregivers as they age, mental health concerns, issues related to aging, as well as co-occurring conditions and needs for supports and services, such as care necessary for physical safety and the prevention of self-injurious behavior;\n\n\u00b7 Increase the number of NIH Centers of Excellence to seven and ensure research reflects the entire population of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and is designed to address the full range of needs faced by individuals, including to ensure the physical safety and to promote the well-being of all Americans with autism;\n\n\u00b7 Include, for the first time, a professional bypass budget to provide the autism community with a comprehensive budget highlighting priority research areas and resources needed to advance quality of life improvements for all individuals with autism; and\n\n\u00b7 Promote the adoption of assistive communication technologies to improve communications outcomes for those with communication assistance needs.\n\nSmith, who has been a steadfast champion for the autism community for decades, said \u201cit all started in September 1997 with Bobbie and Billy Gallagher from Brick Township and their indomitable commitment to help their two children\u2014Austin and Alanna\u2014and everyone else with autism.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe met several times and invited the CDC to Brick only to realize that federal autism programs were woefully inadequate\u2014almost nonexistent,\u201d said Smith, who noted he continues to plan and strategize with the couple to this day.\n\nAt Smith\u2019s invitation, federal agencies came to Ocean County for an investigation and found that autism prevalence rates were high not only in Brick, but in nearby communities as well. In response, Smith authored the Autism Statistics, Surveillance, Research and Epidemiology Act, which was incorporated as Title I of the Children\u2019s Health Act of 2000, authorizing grants and contracts for the collection, analysis and reporting of data on autism and pervasive developmental disabilities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1787", "Donalds Bipartisan Bill To Expedite Disaster Relief For Fisheries Advances To President's Desk", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Byron Donalds", "D000032", "donalds.house.gov", "donalds", "https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 This weekend, H.R. 5103 \u2013 \"The Bipartisan Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES) Act,\" passed the United States Senate with unanimous support and has advanced to the President's desk to be signed into law.\n\n\"The Bipartisan FISHES Act\" is broadly-supported, bipartisan legislation to improve the federal regulatory process associated with the allocation of fishery disaster relief. Specifically, this commonsense and solutions-oriented bill seeks to expedite the distribution of federal disaster relief following official fishery disaster declarations\u2013which the State of Florida has requested seven times since 2012.\n\nH.R. 5103 is the twenty-sixth piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) that passed the U.S. House of Representatives during the 118th Congress. The legislation has received the support of 160 endorsing entities including 107 organizations, and fifty-two members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is the sponsor of \"The Bipartisan FISHES Act\" Senate companion bill.\n\n\u201cFor years, fishery disaster determinations across our nation have been left pending due to bureaucratic inaction,\u201d said Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL). \u201cThis includes the catastrophic devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in our Southwest Florida community. This is a national problem; this is wrong; this must change; and this is why I introduced \u2018The FISHES Act\u2019 alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to expedite fishery disaster relief to communities in need. Thank you to my colleagues in the United States Senate for advancing this critical legislation to the President\u2019s desk. Government must put the American people first and I am proud to stand-up for coastal communities across our nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cFloridians know better than anyone that when disaster strikes, families and small businesses can\u2019t be left wondering whether the federal government is going to show up,\" said Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). \"I\u2019m proud that the FISHES Act has passed the Senate and finally heads to the president\u2019s desk so we can ensure our fishing industry in Florida and across the country has a reliable partner in Washington.\u201d\n\nBill Support:\n\n107 Supporting Organizations:\n\nAtlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission; Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; American Sportfishing Association; Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; Bonefish and Tarpon Trust; Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation; FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; National Audubon Society; Captains for Clean Water; American Conservation Coalition Action; Angler Action Foundation; Marine Industries Association of SWFL and Tampa Bay; Gulf Shellfish Institute; Florida Guides Association; National Association of Charterboat Operators; Southern Offshore Fishing Association; Coastal Conservation Association; Center for Sportfishing Policy; The Nature Conservancy; International Game and Fish Association; Reef Life Foundation; Resource Development Council for Alaska; National Fisheries Institute; Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen\u2019s Association; BoatU.S.; Fish is America; Panama City Boatman\u2019s Association; Association of Marina Industries; Southeastern Fisheries Association; North Carolina Fisheries Association; Louisiana Shrimp Association; Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders\u2019 Alliance; Southern Shrimp Alliance; South Carolina Shrimpers Association; Diving Equipment and Marketing Association; Pontchartrain Conservancy; Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association; Everglades Trust; Marine Retailers Association of the Americas; Organized Fishermen of Florida; North Florida Marine Association; Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County; Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership; Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast; Charter Fishermans Association; Destin Charter Boat Association; Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council; Florida Stone Crab Association; Fishing Communities Coalition; Gulf Fisherman\u2019s Association; Florida Commercial Watermen\u2019s Conservation; Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber; Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce; United States Shrimpers Coalition; United Fishermen of Alaska; Maine Coast Fishermen\u2019s Association; Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen\u2019s Alliance; Alaska Longline Fishermen\u2019s Association; Marine Industries Association of Florida; Golden State Salmon Association; Georgia Commercial Fisherman Association; National Marine Manufacturers Association; Audubon Florida; Ocean Conservancy; Conservancy of SWFL; Cypress Chapter Izaak Walton League of America; Bergeron Everglades Foundation; Oceana; Texas Shrimp Association; North Carolina Watermen United; Blue Water Fishermen\u2019s Association; Alabama Commercial Fisherman Association; Wildlife Forever; Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation; Florida Retail Federation; FL Shore & Beach Preservation Association; Florida Ocean Alliance; The Billfish Foundation; Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association; Michigan Boating Industries Association; East Farm Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island; Maine Lobstermen\u2019s Association; Mote Marine Laboratory; Cordova District Fishermen United; Midwater Trawlers Cooperative; National Marine Distributors Association; Restore America\u2019s Estuaries; Seafood Harvesters of America; Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association; Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United; American Bird Conservancy; Pacific Seafood Processors Association; Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers; Virginia Watermans Association; New England Young Fishermen\u2019s Alliance; New England Fishermen\u2019s Stewardship Association; Port Arthur Area Shrimpers\u2019 Association; National Restaurant Association; Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.); Major League Fishing; American Shrimp Processers Association; Guy Harvey Foundation; Pacific Northwest Waterways Association; Oregon Trawl Commission; Massachusetts Lobstermen\u2019s Association; and North American Marine Alliance\n\n48 Bipartisan House Cosponsors:\n\nRepresentatives Mary Peltola (D-AK), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Troy Carter (D-LA), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), James Moylan (R-GU), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), John Rutherford (R-FL), Daniel Webster (R-FL), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Auma Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Brian Mast (R-FL), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Scott Franklin (R-FL), Glenn Grothmann (R-WI), Anthony D\u2019Esposito (R-NY), Nick LaLota (R-NY), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR), Randy Weber (R-TX), Nancy Mace (R-SC), Don Davis (D-NC), Russell Fry (R-SC), Jerry Carl (R-AL), Michael Waltz (R-FL), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Greg Steube (R-FL), Josh Harder (D-CA), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Bill Posey (R-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL), David Rouzer (R-NC), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), and Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)\n\n4 Senate Supporters:\n\nSenate-lead Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL); Senators Lisa Murkowski (R- AK), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK)\n\nMore:\n\nSee full text of the Donalds FISHES Act HERE.\n\nSee Congress.gov bill profile of the Donalds FISHES Act HERE.\n\nSee Congress.gov bill profile of the Scott Senate companion HERE.\n\nSee Donalds-Scott Joint Op-Ed in Support of FISHES Act HERE.\n\nSenate Congressional Record documenting bill passage HERE.\n\nSee bill summary graphics of the Donalds FISHES Act below:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-christmas-statement-1", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Christmas Statement", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a recorded statement ahead of Christmas, which is observed December 25, 2024.\n\nVideo of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the speech is below.\n\nFriends and Fellow Nebraskans,\n\nAs we enter the Christmas season, it\u2019s time to reflect on the profound significance of this holiday: The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.\n\nThis annual celebration of Jesus\u2019s birth in a manger, heralded to shepherds by angels, is more than a historical event\u2014it is a reminder of God\u2019s love for humanity. In sending His Son, God gave us the ultimate gift: Hope, redemption, and the promise of salvation for all who come to Him.\n\nTwo thousand years later, the message of Christmas continues to call each of us to live lives rooted in faith, hope, and love.\n\nChristmas is also a time for us to reflect on and express gratitude for the sacrifices of the men and women serving our country; their commitment today is rooted in generations of tradition.\n\nMany of us recall learning in school about General George Washington and the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge during one of the bleakest moments of the Revolutionary War. In the bitter cold of December, facing starvation and disease, General Washington turned to prayer, seeking the Lord\u2019s guidance to carry his soldiers through their trials. The image of Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge is forever etched in the tapestry of our nation's history, reminding us of how our country\u2019s strength is rooted in faith.\n\nAs we close out a year marked by historic events and challenges, let\u2019s take a moment to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, who guard our freedoms even now. Their selfless service allows us to celebrate this season in peace and joy with our loved ones.\n\nMay this Christmas bring new cherished memories, reminding us of what truly matters: Our families, our communities, and our faith. From Mandi, the boys, and me, we want to wish your family safe travels, warmth, and a very Merry Christmas!", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2243", "Rep. Jackson Applauds Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA Being Signed into Law", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Ronny Jackson", "J000304", "jackson.house.gov", "jackson", "https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law. Jackson\u2019s leadership on this critical legislation includes provisions that enhance servicemembers' quality of life, modernize our military, support our allies, and strengthen national security.\n\nJackson said: \u201cEnsuring the U.S. military remains the most lethal fighting force in the world and that Texas\u2019 Thirteenth Congressional District continues to play a vital role in national security are among my top priorities in Congress. I\u2019m proud this year\u2019s NDAA includes many provisions to modernize the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, strengthen the workforce at Bell in Amarillo, improve the quality of life for service members and their families at Sheppard Air Force Base, and bolster our defense-focused workforce. These provisions will benefit our dedicated servicemembers and hardworking Texans who are important to the security of our nation. Thank you, Chairman Rogers, for your steadfast leadership in the passage of this year\u2019s NDAA, and I look forward to continuing to support America\u2019s national defense priorities under President-elect Trump\u2019s leadership soon!\u201d\n\nJackson serves on the House Armed Services Committee. For additional details on the NDAA provisions Jackson led, click here.\n\nJackson spoke on the House Floor in favor of the FY25 NDAA prior to the House vote.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Legislation-to-Expand-Atchafalaya-National-Heritage-Area-Signed-into-Law", "Scalise Legislation to Expand Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Signed into Law", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", "scalise", "https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after his legislation, H.R. 6843, to expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, was signed into law:\n\n\u201cThe Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is home to some of the most unique and special landscapes and traditions in the world. This National Heritage Area tells the rich story of Louisiana\u2019s treasured culture and history, but for too long, a piece of that story has been missing. I\u2019m pleased to see my legislation to include Lafourche Parish in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area become law and, at last, correct this unfortunate oversight by making this historic National Heritage Area whole,\u201dsaid Leader Scalise.\n\nWhat Louisiana Leaders are saying:\n\n\u201cLafourche Parish offers an incredible blend of culture and natural resources that will strengthen the region\u2019s unique identity and reinforce the importance of the National Heritage Area designation for our community. Lafourche was the only parish in the boundary left out of the original designation, and I\u2019m grateful for Leader Scalise for spearheading this effort and our entire congressional delegation for their work to make Lafourche the final parish in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area,\u201dsaid Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, III.\n\n\u201cThe addition of our 15th and final parish will allow us to tell the full story of the Atchafalaya region\u2019s rich cultural, natural, and recreational resources that stretch from Bayou Teche to Bayou Lafourche and from Vidalia to the Gulf of Mexico. We\u2019re grateful to our Louisiana Delegation for supporting efforts to include Lafourche in the National Heritage Area,\" said Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Executive Director Justin K. Lemoine.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/minnesota-republican-delegation-demands-answers-about-election-integrity-in-minnesota-following-missing-ballots", "Minnesota Republican Delegation Demands Answers about Election Integrity in Minnesota Following Missing Ballots", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer joined the Minnesota Republican Congressional delegation in a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon demanding transparency after it was confirmed that 20 ballots were likely illegally disposed of in Shakopee\u2019s 10th precinct.\n\nThis letter comes after the delegation sent an initial letter to Secretary Simon demanding accountability from the Secretary of State\u2019s office upon discovery of the missing ballots shortly after the election.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-recognizes-7th-anniversary-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-becoming-law", "Feenstra Recognizes 7th Anniversary of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Becoming Law", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement recognizing the 7-year anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being signed into law:\n\n\u201cSeven years ago, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act \u2014 the single largest and most consequential reform of our tax code in decades. This law doubled the standard deduction for our families, cut taxes for our small businesses, helped our farmers grow and succeed, and returned investment back to the United States. Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, I\u2019m working to reauthorize these provisions before its 2025 expiration and include measures \u2014 like repealing the death tax and investing in paid family and medical leave \u2014 that are important to Iowa. As a strong, fiscal conservative, I will continue to advocate for sensible spending cuts and lower taxes to supercharge our economy, protect Iowa taxpayers, and restore American prosperity.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://kustoff.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kustoff-introduces-grown-america-act-2024", "Congressman Kustoff Introduces Grown in America Act of 2024", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "David Kustoff", "K000392", "kustoff.house.gov", "kustoff", "https://kustoff.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) recently introduced H.R. 10494, the Grown in America Act of 2024, in the House of Representatives with original cosponsors Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), David Rouzer (R-NC), Mike Carey (R-OH), and Mark Alford (R-MO). This bipartisan legislation will create a federal tax credit to help businesses shift away from foreign markets and purchase more agricultural commodities here in the U.S.\n\n\"A strong and resilient agriculture and food sector is vital to America\u2019s economy and national security,\" said Congressman Kustoff. \"It is imperative we support our famers here at home and ensure they are not losing out to foreign competitors. That is why I introduced the Grown in America Act of 2024. Incentivizing businesses to purchase from American farmers will help strengthen our supply chains, stimulate domestic investment and job creation, and reduce our over-reliance on foreign markets.\"\n\n\"Our legislation is a win for American farmers, producers, dairymen, and women, especially those in the San Joaquin Valley, by lowering costs and boosting domestic manufacturing,\u201d said Congressman Costa. \u201cBy offering tax credits for manufacturers who purchase U.S.-grown agricultural products, it strengthens supply chains and supports farmers who are price takers, not price makers. This vital step ensures American agriculture remains competitive, helping both farmers and manufacturers thrive in the global economy.\"\n\n\u201cAmerican goods should be made with American products. The Grown in America Act supports our farmers and ranchers while helping America First companies continue to compete against cheaper imported products. Bolstering the use of American agriculture products builds a more resilient supply chain for our manufacturing base while providing new and expanded markets for our producers,\" said Congressman Rouzer.\n\n\u201cMissouri\u2019s farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our economy and our communities. The Grown in America Act prioritizes domestically grown and sourced agricultural products by incentivizing business to buy American. Through this we will strengthen markets for our agricultural producers and promote domestic investment to secure our U.S. food supply chain. I\u2019m proud to support this legislation along with my other colleagues and look forward to getting it across the finish line,\u201d said Congressman Alford.\n\nThe Grown in America Act of 2024 was endorsed by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and the Ag Investment for America Coalition.\n\n\u201cTennessee Farm Bureau is proud to endorse the Grown in America Act of 2024,\u201d said Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation President Eric Mayberry. \u201cIt is vital we establish tax policy which promotes domestic agriculture and the farm processing industry. Food security is national security, and Americans desire local food. This act will help secure these objectives.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur broad coalition of American manufacturers and growers supports the Grown in America Act, a bipartisan proposal to encourage U.S. manufacturers to source more agricultural products from U.S. farmers,\u201d said a spokesperson for Ag Investment for America. \u201cThis new incentive for purchasing American-grown crops would benefit the U.S. economy, increase supply chain stability, and encourage domestic job growth. Now is the time to incentivize domestic investment and support American farmers and manufacturers.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCurrent geopolitical tensions with China, along with supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the vulnerability of U.S. food supply chains and the agricultural sector\u2019s exposure to foreign markets. Maintaining America\u2019s status as the global economic powerhouse depends in part on our ability to protect critical domestic industries and fortify our supply chains.\n\nThe Grown in America Act of 2024 will incentivize businesses to purchase agricultural commodities from U.S. farmers, instead of importing them from overseas. Specifically, this legislation creates a tax credit to qualifying businesses for purchasing agricultural commodities sourced from American growers:\n\nQualifying businesses include those using agricultural inputs to create products intended for human consumption.\n\nBusinesses must source a certain percentage of their agricultural products from domestic growers to be eligible for the credit.\n\nThe eligibility threshold (the percentage of agriculture products a business must source domestically) begins at 50% in year one and increases by 5% annually over an eight-year period until it reaches 85%.\n\nThe eligibility threshold(s) are based on a three-year rolling average to address potential, unavoidable market disruptions.\n\nThe credit is calculated as 25 percent multiplied by the ratio of US to non-US agriculture purchases.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-sen-moran-request-feedback-legislation-charter-haskell-indian-nations", "Rep. Mann, Sen. Moran Request Feedback on Legislation to Charter Haskell Indian Nations University", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) are requesting feedback on legislation that would federally charter Haskell Indian Nations University and transfer governance from the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to the Haskell Board of Regents, while maintaining federal support for the university.\n\n\u201cHaskell Indian Nations University is a one-of-a-kind, historic institution that was established to meet the educational needs of students of any federally recognized tribe,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cHaskell should be a crown jewel for both Native Americans and Kansas, but for far too long has been failed by the federal government. For years, the U.S. Department of Interior and the Bureau of Indian Education has mismanaged the university, failed to comply with federal oversight, and turned a blind eye to misconduct that has been detrimental to Haskell students. It is obvious that the best way to protect Haskell\u2019s rich heritage and culture is to charter the university and remove its governance from the federal bureaucrats to a Board of Regents nominated by Tribal communities. This new chapter for Haskell is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it\u2019s imperative that those most directly impacted have a welcome, active voice in helping us enact this change.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the sole Tribal Nations University in the country, Haskell University once provided Native American students the opportunity to receive a high-quality, tuition-free education in an environment that understood and prioritized indigenous heritage and culture,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cHowever, for the last few years the university has been neglected and mismanaged by the Bureau of Indian Education. The bureau has failed to protect students, respond to my congressional inquiries or meet the basic infrastructure needs of the school. It is clear that the best path forward is for the university to be led by an independent Board of Regents nominated by the Tribal community and no longer fettered to the Bureau of Indian Education. I am grateful for the initial conversations and input from the Haskell Board of Regents, tribal members, and students and the staff at Haskell University. I look forward to receiving additional feedback on this legislation to begin a new chapter in the life of this historic university.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the years, Haskell has encountered barriers to progress and innovation that stem from the structural and operational constraints within federal agencies,\u201d said Brittany Hall, President of the Haskell Board of Regents. \u201cThese challenges, while not unique to Haskell, underscore the critical need for a more tailored governance model empowered by a U.S. Congressional charter -- one that enables the University to thrive while better serving its students and communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am thankful that Sen. Moran and Rep. Mann have introduced this legislation to strengthen Haskell as a federally chartered university to further the federal government\u2019s treaty and trust responsibility to Indian people,\u201d said Joseph Rupnick, Chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. \u201cI look forward to discussions in the new year with Tribal leaders and Haskell alums, faculty and students so that this bill can safeguard Haskell\u2019s future and its funding.\u201d\n\nHaskell Indian Nations University, located in Lawrence, Kansas, is the only Tribal university in the world with an entirely indigenous population. The university enrolls nearly 1,000 students each semester. For more than 140 years, Haskell has met the educational needs of Indian Country through degrees that honor the cultural legacy and experience of Tribal people, while preparing indigenous students from more than 130 federally recognized tribes to serve their communities. Haskell is the only four-year, postsecondary institution under BIE governance.\n\nRep. Mann and Sen. Moran are seeking feedback from the Native American, Lawrence, and higher education communities on the proposed legislation to ensure the bill effectively addresses key issues at Haskell. If you wish to submit feedback please email Feedback@moran.senate.gov no later than February 1, 2025, to receive the submission form.\n\nText for the draft legislation can be found here, and a section-by-section summary of the legislation can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-capito-manchin-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-effort-protect-chemical-0", "Miller, Capito, Manchin Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Protect Chemical Manufacturers in West Virginia", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) along with U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (I-WV) urged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to reverse a Commerce decision that threatens domestic manufacturers of chlorinated isocyanurates (isos), a cleaning chemical used often for swimming pools. In South Charleston, West Virginia, over 100 direct jobs at Solenis \u2013 one of the nations\u2019 chlorinated iso producers \u2013 are at stake.\n\nClick here for the full letter.\n\nOn Commerce\u2019s decision to replace Mexico with Romania on calculating dumping margins:\n\nDear Secretary Raimondo:\n\nWe are writing to express our concern over a preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) that threatens the future of domestic manufacturers in our state and across the nation. Specifically, we request your direct oversight to reexamine the underlying analysis in preliminary decision 89 FR 56303 issued on July 9, 2024, which, left unchanged, would result in a dramatic reduction of antidumping (AD) duty rates on chlorinated isocyanurates (isos) from China. If finalized, the over 80% reduction of AD rates on unfairly dumped Chinese would jeopardize domestic manufacturing jobs in West Virginia, undermine U.S. trade remedy laws, and further weaken our nation\u2019s ability to compete fairly against China\u2019s use of unfair trade practices.\n\nThe current preliminary determination would reduce existing antidumping duty rates on chlorinated isos by over 80%. The proposed reduction stems from Commerce\u2019s decision to use Romania as the surrogate country for calculating dumping margins, replacing Mexico, which has historically been used.\n\nWhile Romania was included among the FY24 list of five countries deemed by Commerce as most appropriate surrogate economies for China, Mexico was not. However, the FY25 surrogate country list for China, published shortly after issuing this preliminary determination, on August 27, 2024, restored Mexico to the list and dropped Romania. Mexico is the correct and only appropriate choice for selection as the surrogate country.\n\nRomania does not produce chlorinated isos, but rather bleach, a fundamentally different product. While both serve as chlorine-based disinfectants, their end-uses are quite different. Chlorinated isos are used for slow, continuous disinfection, and require exposure to water to activate (e.g., in swimming pools), whereas bleach is used for fast-acting, short-term disinfection (e.g., household cleaning) and is not dependent on exposure to another element for activation. Moreover, chlorinated isos are significantly more complex \u2013 requiring higher-educated (e.g. chemists) and other skilled personnel \u2013 and time-consuming to produce than bleach, making Romania an unsuitable surrogate. Finally, bleach does not include cyanuric acid, which is a key ingredient in chlorinated isos providing their stabilizing function. By contrast, Mexico produces identical and scalable production of chlorinated isos.\n\nOn the negative impact Commerce\u2019s decision would have on the U.S. and West Virginians working at Solenis if approved:\n\nCommerce also has a policy allowing for the selection of an off-list surrogate country in cases where no listed country produces comparable merchandise. Given that Romania is not a suitable comparator, Commerce has the discretion, precedent, and obligation to select Mexico.\n\nThe flawed selection of Romania as the surrogate country undermines the integrity of this determination and, if not modified prior to finalization, will have significant ramifications for U.S. manufacturers including in West Virginia. Reducing AD duty rates on chlorinated isos by 80% would allow Chinese producers to flood the U.S. market with their products, effectively pricing out domestic manufacturers.\n\nIn South Charleston, West Virginia, over 100 direct jobs at Solenis, one of the nations\u2019 chlorinated iso producers, are at stake. Across the country, thousands more workers would be adversely affected if this critical industry is compromised. The purpose of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties is to create a level playing field for domestic producers. Commerce\u2019s preliminary determination effectively removes the remedy.\n\nOn the lawmakers\u2019 push for Commerce to consider reversing the decision:\n\nWe urge Commerce to carefully reconsider the surrogate country selection and duty margin calculations in this case. The decision to use Romania is not only procedurally questionable but also fundamentally flawed in its logic and its consequences for U.S. industry.\n\nOn behalf of the workers in West Virginia, the operational health of the broader domestic industry, and the safety of American consumers, we respectfully request your intervention to correct course before a final determination is issued.\n\nYour leadership is critical to ensuring that the Department upholds its mission to protect U.S. manufacturers and workers from unfair trade practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter.\n\nBackground:\n\nFor nearly twenty years, the U.S. has levied anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on imports of this product from China due to unfair trade practices.\n\nWhen Commerce calculates AD/CVD duties, they use a comparison \u201csurrogate\u201d country that manufactures an identical or similar product for the purposes of calculating duty rates.\n\nFor years, Commerce has used Mexico as the surrogate country for calculating China duties because Mexico produces a near identical product. However, in July 2024, Commerce used Romania instead of Mexico as the baseline example, despite the fact that Romania does not make the same product.\n\nCommerce\u2019s decision will result in antidumping rates on China dropping by 80% and an increased competitive disadvantage for West Virginia workers and other American manufacturers.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-cosponsored-bipartisan-fishes-act-sent-president", "Amata-Cosponsored Bipartisan FISHES Act Sent to President", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AS", "Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen", "R000600", "radewagen.house.gov", "radewagen", "https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Uifa\u2019atali Amata is welcoming final Senate passage on Friday of a bipartisan House bill she co-introduced, the FISHES Act, H.R. 5103. The legislation has been sent to President Biden to become law.\n\nAmata is one of a bipartisan group of 11 original cosponsors at introduction, primarily from coastal districts, led by sponsor Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida, and including Congressman James Moylan of Guam.\n\n\u201cWe live in harmony with a beautiful ocean, but it is capable of sudden, powerful disasters, which we have experienced,\u201d said Congresswoman Amata. \u201cOur bipartisan FISHES Act supports and instructs NOAA in providing strong and rapid response after emergencies to restore fisheries, and direct resources where most needed in those cases.\u201d\n\nThe FISHES Act is fully titled the Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act.\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by many organizations including the National Audubon Society, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Captains for Clean Water, American Conservation Coalition Action, National Association of Charterboat Operators, and more.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-cosponsored-social-security-fairness-act-become-law", "Amata-Cosponsored Social Security Fairness Act to Become Law", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AS", "Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen", "R000600", "radewagen.house.gov", "radewagen", "https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Uifa\u2019atali Amata is welcoming final passage of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which she cosponsored. The bill originated in the House and has now been sent to President Biden to be signed into law, among a flurry of completed bills as the 118th Congress closes.\n\nThe bill ends two unnecessary and harmful provisions of the Social Security Act that unfairly reduce benefits for more than 2 million Americans who have had public service careers, such as police officers, firefighters, educators and government employees.\n\nThe bipartisan effort was sponsored by Rep. Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) and last month passed the House by a vote of 327-75.\n\n\u201cI appreciate our many retired public servants who gave many years of dedicated careers to professions that keep our communities safe, healthy, educated, and provide other necessities,\u201d said Congresswoman Amata. \u201cThis change is the right thing to do, and it will improve the retired years of many Samoans and other Pacific Islanders who have served all over the United States. This improvement will help 2 million American retirees in receiving their full Social Security and spousal benefits with any other retirement income they are due.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the bill eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), allowing better retirement incomes for public service retirees, rather than having them or their spouses Social Security benefits reduced, solely because of the career they had working for federal, state and local governments.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-highlights-government-funding-farm-bill-extension", "Amata Highlights Government Funding, Farm Bill Extension", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AS", "Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen", "R000600", "radewagen.house.gov", "radewagen", "https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Uifa\u2019atali Amata welcomes the bipartisan passage of government funding through mid-March, including disaster relief for hurricane flooded areas of the U.S., and an extension of Farm Bill policies with added agricultural support. The 119th Congress beginning in January will take up the needed appropriations bills for the rest of the year.\n\nOn Friday, the House reached the necessary agreement on specifics and passed the Continuing Resolution (C.R.), which prevented a partial government shutdown, and the Senate also voted, sending the important legislation to President Biden to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cI am pleased there will be no interruption in federal funding, as that\u2019s good news for American Samoa along with the entire country,\u201d said Congresswoman Amata. \u201cI welcome the Farm Bill extension as well since we rely on that for authorization of the federal support for our nutrition program and various USDA grants.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe will be sworn in on January 3rd and need to roll up our sleeves as Congress needs to get a lot done in a short time, starting that next week of January,\u201d she concluded. \u201cIn addition to appropriations, there will be a new administration\u2019s agenda along with some new leaders in Congress, and hopefully a fast start on unfinished items from this Congress that were already vetted by Committees.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://smucker.house.gov/media/press-releases/smucker-announces-congressional-app-challenge-winners", "Smucker Announces Congressional App Challenge Winners", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Lloyd Smucker", "S001199", "smucker.house.gov", "smucker", "https://smucker.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lancaster, PA \u2013 Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is proud to announce the winner of Pennsylvania Eleventh Congressional District\u2019s Second Annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC), which encourages students to utilize their STEM skills to create their own original app. The program was open to area middle and high school students in Lancaster and York counties.\n\nThe 2024 Winning Team is a team of students from Warwick High School, including students Claire Diffenbach, Linnea Miller, and Isaac Widders. Their app called Plant Pule, that utilizes sensors to track humidity, temperature, light, and soil moisture in plants. The data collected from the sensors is then displayed on the app to compare them with the ideal values for these plants.\n\nSmucker met remotely with the team of students, while he was in Washington for voting session, to congratulate them on their win and to thank them for their participation.\n\n\u201cEach of these students who participated in the Congressional App Challenge has a bright future. I want to congratulate our winners from Warwick. Their app and presentation were top-notch and with a potential for a positive impact on our agricultural economy. The community should be proud of these students\u2019 efforts. I am amazed at the students\u2019 skills and problem-solving abilities demonstrated through coding. I wish them well in all their future endeavors and was glad to learn these students intend to pursue STEM degrees. I look forward to seeing next year\u2019s submissions and would encourage any interested student to participate,\u201d said Rep. Smucker.\n\nThe CAC was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. To maintain American competitiveness, it\u2019s crucial that the United States invests in our youth now and helps them acquire these valuable skills. The CAC encourages students to pursue those skills and recognizes them for their efforts.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://vanduyne.house.gov/2024/12/rep-van-duyne-introduces-legislation-to-secure-our-elections-and-cities-from-illegal-immigrants", "Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Legislation to Secure our Elections and Cities from Illegal Immigrants", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Beth Van Duyne", "V000134", "vanduyne.house.gov", "vanduyne", "https://vanduyne.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne recently introduced the Voter Eligibility Verification Act and the No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act to push back on Democrats\u2019 attempts to overwhelm our nation with mass illegal immigration.\n\n\u201cThe open border policies we\u2019ve seen for the last 3.5 years from Democrat leadership have made our nation less safe and our elections less secure,\u201d said Rep. Van Duyne. \u201cFrom sanctuary city mayors refusing to honor our nation\u2019s immigration laws, to Washington, D.C. bureaucrats unlawfully withholding citizenship data from states, Democrats\u2019 willful disregard is evident and those responsible must be held accountable.\u201d\n\nTheVoter Eligibility Verification Act requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to respond to state inquiries regarding citizenship data within 30 days of receiving the request.\n\n\u201cAfter Texas requested necessary data from USCIS to verify voter citizenship and clean the voter rolls, USCIS failed to respond, leaving Texas struggling to ensure only eligible voters could vote,\u201d said Rep. Van Duyne. \u201cThe Voter Eligibility Verification Act will fix this by requiring USCIS to respond to state requests for citizenship data within 30 days. I will continue working with state leaders to ensure they have the tools needed to protect our elections.\u201d\n\nThe No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act would prohibit the use of Congressionally-appropriated community project funds from cities that have sanctuary city policies\u2014such as laws, ordinances, regulations, or practices that obstruct immigration enforcement or shield individuals from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).\n\n\u201cPresident Trump's deportation plan relies on cooperation from local law enforcement and sanctuary city policies compromise those efforts,\u201d said Rep. Van Duyne. \u201cMy proposal to withhold community project funds from sanctuary cities would pressure local governments to allow greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Van Duyne was joined by Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) in introducing the Voter Eligibility Verification Act.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nRep. Van Duyne recently launched a new effort to deport criminal aliens from our communities by empowering our mayors and local law enforcement to work with ICE.\n\nThe No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act will ensure that cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE to protect their citizens will be held accountable.\n\nAfter finding and removing 6,500 potential noncitizens from its voter rolls, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson requested citizenship data from USCIS to verify the eligibility of voters before the November 5th election. USCIS failed to comply with Texas\u2019 request.\n\nIn October 2024, Rep. Van Duyne joined her colleagues in demanding immediate action from USCIS to release the citizenship data so Texas could ensure eligible voters were allowed to cast a ballot.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://guest.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-chairman-michael-guest-regarding-ethics-committees-release-report", "Statement of Chairman Michael Guest Regarding the Ethics Committee\u2019s Release of the Report Regarding Former Representative Gaetz", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MS", "Michael Guest", "G000591", "guest.house.gov", "guest", "https://guest.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Chairman Michael Guest released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI believe, have publicly stated, and remain steadfast in the position that the House Committee on Ethics lost jurisdiction to release to the public any substantive work product regarding Mr. Gaetz after his resignation from the House on November 14, 2024.\n\nWhile I do not challenge the Committee\u2019s findings, I did not vote to support the release of the report and I take great exception that the majority deviated from the Committee\u2019s well-established standards and voted to release a report on an individual no longer under the Committee\u2019s jurisdiction, an action the Committee has not taken since 2006.\n\nRepresentative Gaetz resigned from Congress, withdrew from consideration to serve in the next administration, and declared that he would not seek to be seated in the 119th Congress. The decision to publish a report after his resignation breaks from the Committee\u2019s long-standing practice, opens the Committee to undue criticism, will be viewed by some as an attempt to weaponize the Committee\u2019s process, and is a dangerous departure with potentially catastrophic consequences.\u201d\n\nCongressman Michael Guest represents Mississippi's Third Congressional District. Currently serving his third term, Congressman Guest serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Ethics. He is also a member of the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:32:39Z"], ["https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%27s-End-of-Congress-Recap%3A-House-Republicans-Delivered-Wins-Despite-Slim-Majority", "Scalise's End-of-Congress Recap: House Republicans Delivered Wins Despite Slim Majority", "2024-12-22", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", "scalise", "https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "December 22, 2024\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 As we approach the end of the 118th Congress, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement highlighting the wins the Republican majority achieved throughout the last two years:\n\n\"Over the past two years, the Republican majority in the House has worked tirelessly to counter the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s disastrous, crisis-causing policies, fighting for hardworking families who are struggling under the weight of these failures. With every bill we passed, House Republicans sought to preserve freedom, strengthen our economy, keep communities safe, and hold the government accountable \u2013 demonstrating from the beginning what a unified Republican government could accomplish.\n\n\u201cWe passed legislation to secure our border and stop the flow of fentanyl into American communities, such as the Secure the Border Act, and brought bills to unleash American energy and lower costs for families, such as the Lower Energy Costs Act. With federal agencies issuing burdensome regulation after regulation, we passed legislation to rein in executive overreach and keep the administrative state out of your homes, like the REINS Act and the Midnight Rules Relief Act. We also passed bills that stand up for our allies, like Israel, confront our adversaries, like China, and ensure our servicemembers and their families are taken care of. With the Parents Bill of Rights Act, we delivered on our promise to protect parents\u2019 right to be involved in their child\u2019s education, and with the SAVE Act, we worked to ensure only American citizens could vote in our elections.\n\n\u201cIn our committees, House Republicans conducted oversight investigations of the executive branch to hold officials accountable and deliver transparency to the people. We looked into key Administration officials\u2019 roles in the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, how the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the border crisis, antisemitism on American campuses and administrators\u2019 failure to provide a safe environment for Jewish students, and the COVID-19 pandemic origins and handling. We also established a task force to investigate the attempted assassinations of President Trump. This is only some of what Republicans were able to achieve in the 118th Congress.\n\n\u201cAll of this we accomplished with control of only the House, laying out a roadmap by passing bill after bill to show the country how we can fix the things the Biden-Harris Administration broke. The country saw our solutions and made a clear choice, delivering a mandate to put the issues they care about first. We are already laying the groundwork so that we can move quickly in January to address these problems and pass President Trump\u2019s agenda. With President Trump in the White House and a Republican Senate, we\u2019ll be able to reverse the failure and chaos of the Biden-Harris Administration and lower costs for families and restore safety and sanity to our country. It\u2019s going to be a very busy and productive new year.\"\n\nA Future That\u2019s Built on Freedom \u2705\n\nSmall Businesses\n\nH.J. Res. 98 (James) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to \"Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status.\"\n\nPassed 206-177\n\nRepublicans 198-0\n\nDemocrats: 8-177\n\nS.J. Res. 32 (Kennedy) \u2013 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to \"Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)\" : Repeals the final rule that requires financial institutions to collect and report credit application data for small businesses to the bureau and protects small businesses from government overreach.\n\nPassed 221-202-1\n\nRepublicans: 215-0-1\n\nDemocrats: 6-202\n\nH.R. 3801 (Smith-NE)\u2014Employer Reporting Improvement Act: Reduces the burden on small businesses filing health insurance paperwork with the IRS.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nSecond Amendment\n\nH.J. Res. 44 (Clyde) \u2013 Pistol Brace CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to \"Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces.'\"\n\nPassed 219-210\n\nRepublicans: 217-2\n\nDemocrats: 2-208\n\nH.R. 3091 (Fry) \u2013 Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act: Directs the General Services Administration to allow law enforcement officers to buy retired service weapons.\n\nPassed 232-198\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 13-198\n\nConsumer Choice\n\nH.J. Res. 136 (James) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \u201cMulti-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles\u201d: Repeals the Biden-Harris EPA\u2019s burdensome emissions rule relating to \u201cMulti-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles\u201d under the Congressional Review Act, protecting consumer choice, keeping more affordable and realistic car options in the marketplace, and preventing further reliance on China.\n\nPassed 215-191\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 12-186\n\nH.R. 6192 (Lesko) \u2013 Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for appliances that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.\n\nPassed 212-195\n\nRepublicans: 205-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-195\n\nH.R. 7673 (Ogles) \u2013 Liberty in Laundry Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for clothes washers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.\n\nPassed 215-200\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 6-200\n\nH.R. 7637 (Miller-Meeks) \u2013 Refrigerator Freedom Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.\n\nPassed 212-192\n\nRepublicans: 205-1\n\nDemocrats: 7-191\n\nH.R. 7700 (Langworthy) \u2013 Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for dishwashers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.\n\nPassed 214-192\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-192\n\nH.R. 1640 (Lesko) \u2013 Save Our Gas Stoves Act: Prohibits the Department of Energy from imposing their proposed rule to ban gas stoves by amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and clarifies that the DOE cannot issue standards that effectively ban a product based on the fuel it uses.\n\nPassed 249-181\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 29-181\n\nH.R. 1615 (Armstrong) \u2013 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act: Blocks the CPSC from issuing a radical rule to ban gas stoves and bars the use of federal funds to regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product.\n\nPassed 248-180\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 29-180\n\nWomen's Sports\n\nH.J. Res. 165 (Miller-IL) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to \"Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance\": Reverses the Biden Administration\u2019s Title IX rule relating to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance so schools and educational institutions can continue to uphold the safety and educational and athletic opportunities of women and girls.\n\nPassed 210-205\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-205\n\nH.R. 734 (Steube) \u2013 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: Prevents biological males from competing in school athletic programs for women or girls.\n\nPassed 219-203\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-203\n\nSchools\n\nH.R. 5 (Letlow) \u2013 Parents Bill of Rights Act: Provides transparency for parents and guardians by establishing various notification requirements for school curriculum.\n\nPassed 213-208\n\nRepublicans: 213-5\n\nDemocrats: 0-203\n\nH.R. 8932 (Houchin) \u2013 FAFSA Deadline Act: Removes the flexibility in the deadline for the Education Department to release FAFSA applications by making October 1st the hard deadline for release and ends the confusion for students, families, and schools.\n\nPassed 381-1\n\nRepublicans: 195-0\n\nDemocrats: 186-1\n\nH.R. 6090 (Lawler) \u2013 Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023: Instructs the Department of Education to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which includes denying Jewish self-determination and applying double standards to Israel, when enforcing laws and rules against discrimination in education programs.\n\nPassed 320-91\n\nRepublicans: 187-21\n\nDemocrats: 133-70\n\nH.R. 3724 (Owens) \u2013 End Woke Higher Education Act: Includes legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require colleges and universities to put in place First Amendment principles in order to receive funding, and prohibits accreditors from requiring schools to adhere to partisan frameworks and ideological litmus tests to receive accreditation.\n\nPassed 213-201\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 16-189\n\nH.R. 1147 (Thompson) \u2013 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023: Modifies requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture to permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk.\n\nPassed 330-99\n\nRepublicans: 218-1\n\nDemocrats: 112-98\n\nEnding Pandemic Era Policies\n\nH.J. Res. 7 (Gosar) \u2013 Terminates the COVID-19 national emergency.\n\nPassed 229-197\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 11-197\n\nSigned into law 4/10/2023\n\nScheduling H.R. 382 and H.J. Res. 7 on the floor accelerated the need for the Biden Administration to announce the end of the COVID-19 emergency declarations.\n\nHouse Democrats overwhelmingly opposed this bill by a vote of 11-197.\n\nH.R. 185 (Massie) \u2013 Ends CDC\u2019s requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers entering the United States.\n\nPassed 227-201\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-201\n\nH.R. 139 (Comer) \u2013 SHOW UP Act: Requires federal agencies to return to pre-pandemic teleworking policies.\n\nPassed 221-206\n\nRepublicans: 218-1\n\nDemocrats: 3-205\n\nH.R. 497 (Duncan) \u2013 Freedom for Health Care Workers Act: Terminates the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.\n\nPassed 227-203\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-203\n\nH.R. 382 (Guthrie) \u2013 Pandemic is Over Act: Terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency.\n\nPassed 220-210\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nThe Biden administration released a Statement of Administration Policy on January 30, 2023 announcing the expiration of the COVID-19 public health and national emergency on May 11, 2023\n\nStanding up to Socialism\n\nH. Con. Res. 9 (Salazar) \u2013 Denouncing the horrors of socialism: Keeps America free from the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.\n\nPassed 328-86\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 109-86-14\n\nH.R. 5349 (Salazar) \u2013 Crucial Communism Teaching Act: Directs the the independent Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to provide a civic education curriculum and educational materials for middle and high school students about the dangers of communism and totalitarianism, teaching how these systems are against American ideals and founding principles.\n\nPassed 327-62\n\nRepublicans: 171-28\n\nDemocrats: 156-34\n\nSporting, Recreation, and Public Lands\n\nH.R. 3397 (Curtis) \u2013 WEST Act of 2024: Requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) director to withdraw their finalized rule regarding conservation and landscape health that would upend their multiple use mandate and restrict access to public lands, and also prevents the BLM from finalizing a similar rule.\n\nPassed 212-202\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 3-201\n\nH.R. 8790 (Westerman) \u2013 Fix Our Forests Act: Expedites and improves forest management activities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands, tribal lands, and National Forest System lands, deters frivolous litigation that delays important projects, promotes collaboration across jurisdictions, prioritizes treatments in the forests with highest risk of wildfire, and encourages active forest management.\n\nPassed 268-151\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 55-151\n\nH.R. 615 (Wittman) \u2013 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023: Stops the Biden Administration\u2019s Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters for hunting and fishing, unless the regulation is consistent with state laws and supported by science.\n\nPassed 214-201\n\nRepublicans: 207-3\n\nDemocrats: 7-198\n\nH.R. 764 (Boebert) \u2013 Trust the Science Act: Would delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List in the lower 48 states and ensure this decision is not subject to judicial review.\n\nPassed 209-205\n\nRepublicans: 205-4\n\nDemocrats: 4-201\n\nAn Economy That\u2019s Strong \u2705\n\nEnergy\n\nH.R.1 (Scalise) \u2013 Lower Energy Costs Act: Increases domestic energy production and exportation, reduces regulatory burdens, and reforms permitting across all sectors of the economy.\n\nPassed 225-204\n\nRepublicans: 221-1\n\nDemocrats: 4-203\n\nH.R. 7176 (Pfluger) \u2013 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024: Puts a stop to the Biden Administration\u2019s ban on LNG exports and streamlines the permitting process by getting rid of the requirement for the Department of Energy to authorize exports and giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission total authority over the approval process.\n\nPassed 224-200\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 9-200\n\nH.R. 1121 (Duncan) \u2013 Protecting American Energy Production Act: Prevents President Biden from implementing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to protect American energy production, and expresses that states have primacy over energy production on state and private land.\n\nPassed 229-188\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 15-188\n\nH.R. 7409 (Kim) \u2013 Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act: Expedites geothermal energy production by exempting geothermal operators from federal drilling permit requirements, including NEPA, for wells on non-federal land where the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate.\n\nPassed 225-181\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 18-181\n\nH.R. 1449 (Fulcher) \u2013 CLEAN Act: Requires the Interior Department to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales from every two years to every year and hold a replacement sale if one is canceled or missed, and creates deadlines to inform geothermal drilling permit applicants of the decision on their application.\n\nPassed 244-171\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 31-171\n\nH.R. 8446 (Ciscomani) \u2013 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024: Amends the Energy Act of 2020 to ensure all critical materials from the DOE\u2019s critical materials list are included in the USGS CML, just as the critical minerals on the USGS CML are included in the DOE\u2019s critical materials list.\n\nPassed 245-155\n\nRepublicans: 201-2\n\nDemocrats: 44-153\n\nH.R. 6009 (Boebert) \u2013 Restoring American Energy Dominance Act: Would block the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s proposed rule entitled \u201cFluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process,\u201d that would stifle American energy production on federal lands and burden small businesses, and prevent the BLM from implementing a similar rule in the future.\n\nPassed 216-200\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-200\n\nH.R. 3195 (Stauber) \u2013 Superior National Forest Restoration Act: Rescinds the Biden Administration\u2019s Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN, which blocks mining operations in the Superior National Forest lands in Minnesota and reissues canceled mineral leases granted prior to January 2021.\n\nPassed 212-203\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-203\n\nH.R. 7023 (Rouzer) \u2013 Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act: Consists of five bills that reform and restore permitting processes under the Clean Water Act, ensuring they are more consistent and transparent and providing greater regulatory certainty.\n\nPassed 213-205\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 2-204\n\nH.R. 2925 (Amodei) \u2013 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024: Undoes the damaging Rosemont decision, allows mining operations to continue as they have historically under the law, and protects the communities and jobs supported by this industry.\n\nPassed 216-195\n\nRepublicans: 207-1\n\nDemocrats: 9-194\n\nH. Res. 987 (Newhouse) \u2013 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes: Denounces the Biden Administration\u2019s disastrous and harmful anti-American energy policies that are raising costs for hardworking Americans, and putting our energy security and the security of our allies at risk.\n\nPassed 217-200\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 4-200\n\nH.R. 6285 (Stauber) \u2013 Alaska\u2019s Right to Produce Act of 2023: Reverses the Biden Administration\u2019s and the Department of Interior\u2019s decisions to ban energy development in the 1002 Area and the NPR-A and reinstates lawfully awarded leases.\n\nPassed 214-199-2\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 5-198-1\n\nH.Con.Res. 86 (Zinke) \u2013 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States: Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would not be in the best interest of the country because it would raise energy prices, crush American families and businesses, and be detrimental to the United States economy.\n\nPassed 222-196\n\nRepublicans: 212-1\n\nDemocrats: 10-195\n\nH.R. 1023 (Palmer) \u2013 Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act: Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, preventing unelected bureaucrats from forcing their climate agenda on the American people without any oversight or accountability.\n\nPassed 209-204\n\nRepublicans: 208-1\n\nDemocrats: 1-203\n\nH.R. 6544 (Duncan) \u2013 Atomic Energy Advancement Act: Ensures efficient and predictable licensing, regulation, and deployment of nuclear energy technologies.\n\nPassed 356-36-1\n\nRepublicans: 199-0\n\nDemocrats: 166-36\n\nH.R. 4394 (Fleischmann) \u2013 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and several independent agencies to enhance our energy security, invest in our national defense, and bolster our economic competitiveness.\n\nPassed 210-199\n\nRepublicans: 210-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-198\n\nH.R. 8998 (Simpson) \u2013 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Reins in wasteful spending and cuts burdensome regulations to reduce energy costs, safeguard American jobs, develop our natural resources, and ensure Americans\u2019 access to public lands for recreation.\n\nPassed 210-205\n\nRepublicans: 209-5\n\nDemocrats: 1-200\n\nH.R. 4821 (Simpson) \u2013 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies that increase access to critical minerals, get rid of burdensome red tape on American oil and gas, prioritize public safety, rein in the EPA and their regulations, and make cuts to stop out-of-control spending.\n\nPassed 213-203\n\nRepublicans: 212-3\n\nDemocrats: 1-200\n\nH.R. 21 (Rodgers) \u2013 Strategic Production Response Act: Limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until DOE develops a plan to increase percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.\n\nPassed 221-205\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 1-205\n\nModified open rule allowed for the consideration of 78 amendments on the House floor\n\n147 amendments were submitted for pre-printing\n\nH.R. 22 (Rodgers) \u2013 Protecting America\u2019s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China: Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entities under the ownership or influence of the CCP.\n\nPassed 331-97\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 113-97\n\nBudget\n\nH.R. 2811 (Arrington) \u2013 Limit, Save, Grow Act: Limits federal spending, saves taxpayer dollars, and grows the economy.\n\nPassed 217-215\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nRepublicans: 217-4\n\nH.R. 3746 (McHenry) \u2013 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: Makes vital and meaningful cuts to government spending, gets rid of red tape that\u2019s limiting American growth, holds the executive branch accountable for its spending, and avoids default on our national debt.\n\nPassed 314-117\n\nRepublicans: 149-71\n\nDemocrats: 165-46\n\nH.R. 4366 (Carter-TX) \u2013 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides funding for (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (2) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (3) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (4) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (5) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and (6) Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024.\n\nPassed 339-85\n\nRepublicans: 132-83\n\nDemocrats: 207-2\n\nBecame law on 3/9/24\n\nH.R. 2882 (Ciscomani) \u2013 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides funding for (1) Defense Appropriations Act, (2) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, (3) Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (4) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (5) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, and (6) State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024.\n\nPassed 286-134\n\nRepublicans: 101-112\n\nDemocrats: 185-22\n\nBecame law on 3/23/24\n\nTax Relief\n\nH.R. 7024 (Smith-MO) \u2013 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: Restores and expands proven tax policies from the 2017 GOP tax reform that supported hardworking American families and made the economy more successful and productive, grew workers\u2019 wages, and spurred job creation and greater investment in America.\n\nPassed 357-70\n\nRepublicans: 169-47\n\nDemocrats: 188-23\n\nReining In Executive Actions\n\nH.R. 115 (Biggs) \u2013 Midnight Rules Relief Act: Amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to disapprove multiple rules through one joint resolution if those rules were issued during the last year of a President\u2019s term in office.\n\nPassed 210-201\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 1-200\n\nH.R. 357 (Cline) \u2013 Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act: Requires that rules from federal agencies be issued and signed by the head of the agency, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, to keep federal rulemaking in check and constitutional.\n\nPassed 218-203\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-203\n\nH.R. 347 (Stefanik) \u2013 REIN IN Act: Requires the Biden administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting them.\n\nPassed 272-148\n\nRepublicans: 213-4\n\nDemocrats: 59-144\n\n15 amendments offered on the floor\n\nS.J. Res. 38 (Rubio) \u2013 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to \"Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.\"\n\nPassed 209-198\n\nRepublicans: 207-2\n\nDems: 2-196\n\nCutting Wokeness from Economic Policy\n\nH.R. 5339 (Allen) \u2013 Protecting Americans\u2019 Investments from Woke Policies Act: Forces financial institutions to focus on maximizing returns in retirement plans instead of woke ESG factors by ensuring financial institutions base investment decisions solely on economic factors and complete information is provided to retirement investors.\n\nPassed 217-206\n\nRepublicans: 1214-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-206\n\nH.R. 4790 (Huizenga) \u2013 Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act: Prevents radical leftist regulators from inserting ESG and other partisan policy into America\u2019s financial system by blocking regulatory overreach, fixing the SEC\u2019s proxy voting process and holding proxy advisory firms accountable, and restoring the materiality standard.\n\nPassed 215-203\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-203\n\nFraud\n\nH.R. 1163 (Smith-MO) \u2013 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act: Protects taxpayers by incentivizing states to recover fraudulent payments, improving program integrity to prevent future fraud, and extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud.\n\nPassed 230-200\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 10-200\n\nH.R. 6678 (McClintock) \u2013 Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: Makes social security fraud committed by an illegal immigrant grounds for deportation or barring them from admission into the United States.\n\nPassed 272-155\n\nRepublicans: 217-0\n\nDemocrats: 55-155\n\nProtecting Responsible Homebuyers\n\nH.R. 3564 (Davidson) \u2013 Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023: Cancels the Federal Housing Finance Agency\u2019s changes to single-family mortgage pricing framework that makes reliable borrowers with good credit subsidize riskier loans, and makes sure such changes cannot be done in the future.\n\nPassed 230-189\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 14-189\n\nExpanding Access to Capital\n\nH.R. 2799 (McHenry) \u2013 Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023: Cuts burdensome red tape by reducing securities regulations, increases access to capital, creates more investment opportunities, helps small businesses, and strengthens our public markets.\n\nPassed 212-205\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-205\n\nUtilizing Federal Office Space Efficiently\n\nH.R. 6276 (Perry) \u2013 USE IT Act of 2023: Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to identify the utilization rate of public buildings and federally-leased spaces, ensure it averages at least 60 percent over the course of a year, and put forward a plan to consolidate federal agency headquarters so building utilization is over 60 percent.\n\nPassed 217-203\n\nRepublicans: 211-2\n\nDemocrats: 6-201\n\nCrypto\n\nH.J. Res. 109 (Flood) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121: Overturns the SEC's rule relating to SAB 121 which prevents banks from offering crypto or digital asset custodial services to consumers:\n\nPassed 228-182\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 21-182\n\nH.R. 4763 (Thompson) \u2013 Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act: Establishes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, clarifies the CFTC\u2019s jurisdiction over digital commodities and the SEC\u2019s jurisdiction over digital assets offered as part of an investment contract, and implements strong consumer protections.\n\nPassed 279-136\n\nRepublicans: 208-3\n\nDemocrats: 71-133\n\nH.R. 5403 (Emmer) \u2013 CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act: Blocks the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a CBDC to any individual, prevents the Federal Reserve from using a CBDC to implement monetary policy, and requires Congress to authorize the issuance of any CBDC, protecting Americans\u2019 financial privacy and freedom from government control.\n\nPassed 216-192\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-192\n\nA Nation That\u2019s Safe \u2705\n\nBorder\n\nH.R. 2 (Diaz-Balart) \u2013 Secure the Border Act of 2023: Fixes our broken asylum system, hires more Border Patrol agents and provide them with resources they need, reinstates Trump-era policies like Remain in Mexico, and forces the Biden Administration to resume building the border wall.\n\nPassed 219-213\n\nRepublicans: 219-2\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nH. Res. 1371 (Stefanik) \u2013 Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border: Condemns the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for their failure to secure the U.S. southern border, resulting in the worst border crisis in American history.\n\nPassed 220-196\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 6-196\n\nH. Res. 1112 (Gonzales-TX) \u2013 Denouncing the Biden administration\u2019s immigration policies: Condemns President Biden and his Administration for their disastrous open border policies that have created the worst border crisis in U.S. history, and urges the Biden Administration to take immediate action to end this national security threat.\n\nPassed 223-191\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 13-191\n\nH. Res. 1065 (De La Cruz) \u2013 Denouncing the Biden administration\u2019s immigration policies: Condemns President Biden and his Administration for their disastrous open border policies and holds them accountable for creating the worst border security crisis in U.S. history.\n\nPassed 226-193\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 14-193\n\nH. Res. 957 (Moran) \u2013 Denouncing the Biden administration's open border policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open border policies.\n\nPassed 225-187\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 14-187\n\nH.R. 7909 (Mace) \u2013 Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make illegal immigrants who are convicted of, who admit having committed, or who admit committing sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable from the United States\n\nPassed 266-158\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 51-158\n\nH.R. 7511 (Collins) \u2013 Laken Riley Act: Holds the Biden Administration accountable for their role in these tragedies through their open border policies, requires detention of illegal aliens who commit theft and mandates ICE take them into custody, and allows a state to sue the Federal government on behalf of their citizens for not enforcing the border laws, particularly in the case of parole.\n\nPassed 251-170\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 37-170\n\nH.R. 5717 (LaLota) \u2013 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act: Ensures that sanctuary cities, counties, and states that provide benefits to illegal immigrants are ineligible for federal funds to assist such immigrants.\n\nPassed 219-186\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 12-186\n\nH.R. 5585 (Ciscomani) \u2013 Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: Creates new criminal offenses for operating a vehicle within 100 miles of the southern border while fleeing from Border Patrol agents, or any law enforcement officer assisting the U.S. Border Patrol, including serious jail time and prohibition from ever receiving legal status in the United States.\n\nPassed 271-154\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 56-154\n\nH.R. 6976 (Moore-AL) \u2013 Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: Makes driving intoxicated or impaired a deportable offense for illegal immigrants and grounds to bar them from entering the country.\n\nPassed 274-150\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 59-150\n\nH.R. 5283 (Malliotakis) \u2013 Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023: Prohibits the use of federal funds to provide housing to illegal immigrants on land that falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies.\n\nPassed 224-203-1\n\nRepublicans: 218-0-1\n\nDemocrats: 6-203\n\nH.R. 8663 (LaLota) \u2013 DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024: Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development, testing, and evaluation on equipment that would help law enforcement better detect fentanyl and other drugs.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 7404 (Crane) \u2013 Subterranean Border Defense Act: Requires DHS to provide annual reports on counter-illicit cross-border tunnel operations.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 8752 (Amodei) \u2013 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025: Ensures our homeland is protected by increasing border security, providing for the removal of dangerous criminals, countering China and bolstering national security, supporting American values, and removing woke initiatives impeding the Department\u2019s primary mission to promote American safety.\n\nPassed 212-203\n\nRepublicans: 207-6\n\nDemocrats: 5-197\n\nH.R. 4367 (Joyce-OH) \u2013 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure the southern border, counter China, remove criminals from the United States, and strengthen our national security, while defunding far-left initiatives in the Department.\n\nPassed 220-208\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-208\n\nH. Res. 461 (Miller-Meeks) \u2013 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.\n\nPassed 223-201\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-201\n\nH.R. 3203 (Barr) \u2013 Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023: Strengthens sanctions authorities aimed at Chinese opioid traffickers and officials who are complicit in trafficking.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 467 (Griffith) \u2013 HALT Fentanyl Act: Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances (FRS) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, guarantees law enforcement has the resources to keep these drugs off the street, and allows for further research of FRS.\n\nPassed 289-133\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 74-132\n\nH.R. 3941 (Molinaro) \u2013 Schools Not Shelters Act: Bans the use of public elementary schools, secondary schools, or institutions of higher education as shelters for illegal immigrants.\n\nPassed 222-201\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 4-201\n\nNational Defense\n\nH.R. 7888 (Lee-FL) \u2013 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act: Reforms and reauthorizes FISA to maintain national security while protecting Americans' privacy and addressing Intelligence Community abuses.\n\nPassed 273-147\n\nRepublicans: 126-88\n\nDemocrats: 147-59\n\nBecame law on 4/20/24\n\nH.R. 8038 (McCaul) \u2013 21st Century Peace through Strength Act: Holds Russia and Iran accountable through sanctions, addresses the deadly fentanyl crisis, protects our national security from the threat posed by foreign adversary owned applications like TikTok, and inhibits funding for terrorism.\n\nPassed 360-58\n\nRepublicans: 186-25\n\nDemocrats: 174-33\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 7521 (Gallagher) \u2013 Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act: Prevents app store availability or web hosting services in the U.S. for ByteDance-controlled applications, including TikTok, unless the application severs ties to entities like ByteDance that are subject to the control of a foreign adversary.\n\nPassed 352-61-1\n\nRepublicans: 197-15\n\nDemocrats: 155-50-1\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 9495 (Tenney) \u2013 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: Prevents the IRS from charging late fees and penalties on American citizens wrongfully detained abroad, and revokes the tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profit organizations who have been found to provide financial or material support to designated terrorist groups like Hamas.\n\nPassed 219-184\n\nRepublicans: 204-1\n\nDemocrats: 15-183\n\nH.R. 7589 (Latta) \u2013 ROUTERS Act: Protects Americans' communications networks from foreign-adversary controlled technology, including routers, modems, or devices that combine both.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 820 (Stefanik) \u2013 Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act: Requires the FCC to publish a list of every entity that both holds an FCC license or authorization and has any ownership by foreign adversarial governments, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 8361 (McCormick) \u2013 Economic Espionage Prevention Act: Authorizes the President to impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversary entities tied to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and the Maduro regime of Venezuela.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 5613 (Waltz) \u2013 Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act: Requires coordination between federal agencies when placing a foreign individual or entity on specified sanctions lists.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 7151 (Wagner) \u2013 Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act: Gives the Departments of State, Defense, and Energy greater ability to propose changes to the Entity List, a roster of foreign companies, research institutions, and individuals who pose a serious national security risk to the United States and are prohibited from purchasing sensitive American products.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 6606 (Radewagen) \u2013 To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the statement of policy: Revises the statement of policy of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to include protecting the trade secrets of the United States, its people, and its industrial base related to items subject to export control or when the subject of foreign economic espionage.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 6614 (Jackson-TX) \u2013 Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act: Ensures accountability and transparency in the export control process when American goods and technologies are sent abroad. Specifically, the legislation requires information be provided to Congress about each export license application, including the name of the entity submitting the application, who they are exporting to, what the decision was, and how compliance with U.S. export controls is being monitored.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 6046 (Clyde) \u2013 Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act: Redesignates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Biden Administration removed them from the list.\n\nPassed 285-135\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 72-134\n\nH.R. 5917 (Gallagher) \u2013 Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act: Reinstates sanctions against individuals who use civilians as human shields in conflict zones.\n\nPassed 419-4\n\nRepublicans: 214-1\n\nDemocrats: 205-3\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 5826 (Wilson) \u2013 No Paydays for Hostage Takers Act: Deters any future hostage-taking by Iran and other U.S. adversaries by pushing the Administration to impose Levinson Act sanctions on hostage-taking. Additionally, H.R. 5826 allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\n\nPassed 391-34\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 176-33\n\nH.R. 4681 (Hill) \u2013 Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act: Requires the Administration to impose sanctions on foreign persons who facilitate or profit from the production or proliferation of Captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulants.\n\nPassed 410-13\n\nRepublicans: 212-3\n\nDemocrats: 198-10\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 6586 (Burchett) \u2013 To require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes: Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to discourage foreign countries from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries from providing support to the Taliban\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 6408 (Kustoff) \u2013 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist-supporting organizations: Revokes the tax-exempt status of any U.S. nonprofit that provides material support, including financing, resources, or tangible assistance, to a designated terrorist group.\n\nPassed 382-11\n\nRepublicans: 203-1\n\nDemocrats: 179-10\n\nH.R. 6972 (Kiggans) \u2013 Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act: Requires all members of the National Security Council (NSC) to provide notification to the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and to each chamber of Congress within 24 hours of any planned or emergent medical incapacitation.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 529 (Waltz) \u2013 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act: Extends the customs waters territory of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles, allowing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to pursue critical efforts to enforce our trade laws and prevent deadly drug smuggling off our shores.\n\nPassed 402-6\n\nRepublicans: 208-0\n\nDemocrats: 194-6\n\nH.R. 7659 (Graves-MO) \u2013 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Supports and strengthens the Coast Guard in its critical missions to safeguard borders, ensure maritime safety, facilitate commerce, increase transparency, stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the country, protect the maritime domain, and confront Chinese expansion in the Pacific.\n\nPassed 376-16\n\nRepublicans: 181-15\n\nDemocrats: 195-1\n\nH.R. 6679 (McClintock) \u2013 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: Makes illegal immigrants that are members of Hamas or participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel inadmissible to or deportable from the United States.\n\nPassed 422-2-1\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 207-2-1\n\nH.R. 8771 (Diaz-Balart) \u2013 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025: Reaffirms American leadership by combatting our adversaries, supporting our allies, promoting American values here and abroad, and prioritizing our national security, while cutting funds to wasteful climate initiatives and bureaucratic world organizations and refocusing our taxpayer dollars on actually protecting Americans and our allies.\n\nPassed 212-200\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 1-199\n\nH.R. 4665 (Diaz-Balart) \u2013 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations that combat the People\u2019s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, support our allies, promote American values here and abroad, and prioritize our national security, while defunding counterproductive climate programs, unnecessary regulations that hurt American business, and controversial organizations like the World Health Organization.\n\nPassed 216-212\n\nRepublicans: 216-2\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nH.R. 8774 (Calvert) \u2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025: Strengthens America\u2019s defense by prioritizing countering the CCP, investing in innovation in our military, supporting our servicemembers and their families, combatting the flow of fentanyl, promoting American values, and ensuring the Department is focused on its primary duty to keep our people safe.\n\nPassed 217-198\n\nRepublicans: 212-1\n\nDemocrats: 5-197\n\nH.R. 4365 (Calvert) \u2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations to the Department of Defense that prioritize the fight against China, invest in modernizing the military, and counter the flow of fentanyl while cutting wasteful spending in the President\u2019s budget that funds divisive social programs.\n\nPassed 218-210\n\nRepublicans: 216-2\n\nDemocrats: 2-208\n\nSenate Amendment to H.R. 5009 (Rogers) \u2013 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Strengthens our national security by deterring China, restoring lethality, and cracking down on inefficient uses of funds, while also supporting our servicemembers by taking meaningful steps to improve their quality of life.\n\nPassed 281-140\n\nRepublicans: 200-16\n\nDemocrats: 81-124\n\nH.R. 2670 (Rogers) \u2013 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024: Counters the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s aggression, boosts oversight of the Biden Administration\u2019s Department of Defense, supports members of our military and their families, and saves taxpayers billions of dollars by cutting wasteful programs while still investing in a secure defense industrial base and innovative technologies to support our national defense.\n\nPassed 310-118\n\nRepublicans: 147-73\n\nDemocrats: 163-45\n\nH.R. 8580 (Carter-TX) \u2013 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provides FY25 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that deliver for our veterans and servicemembers, bolster our national security, increase deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region, and cut radical woke initiatives.\n\nPassed 209-197\n\nRepublicans: 205-2\n\nDemocrats: 4-195\n\nH.R. 4366 (Carter-TX) \u2013 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans, support a strong national security, and keep the executive branch in check.\n\nPassed 219-211\n\nRepublicans: 219-2\n\nDemocrats: 0-209\n\nS. 141 (Bost) \u2013 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act: Expands economic opportunities, simplifies the disability claims process, reforms services for aging veterans, and opens more doors for mental health support.\n\nPassed 382-12\n\nRepublicans: 187-12\n\nDemocrats: 195-0\n\nH.R. 9468 (Mike Garcia) \u2013 Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Prevents a budget shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that allows benefit payments to continue being processed.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nBecame law on 9/20/24\n\nS. 4367 (Graves-MO) \u2013 Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation\u2019s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure.\n\nPassed 399-18\n\nRepublicans: 192-18\n\nDemocrats: 207-0\n\nH.R. 3848 (Chavez-DeRemer) \u2013 Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023: Provides increased funding for VA programs supporting homeless veterans.\n\nPassed 408-10\n\nRepublicans: 206-10\n\nDemocrats: 202-0\n\nH. Res. 240 (Williams-NY) \u2013 Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.\n\nPassed 410-0\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 198-0\n\nIran\n\nH.Res. 288 (Tenney) \u2013 Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE: Urges the EU to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the EU Common Position 931 on terrorism. It also encourages the Biden Administration to make the EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization a diplomatic priority in engagements with the EU.\n\nPassed 411-14\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats:196-13\n\nH.R. 3152 (McCaul) \u2013 Fight CRIME Act: Imposes sanctions on Iran\u2019s missile and drone programs.\n\nPassed 403-8\n\nRepublicans: 210-1\n\nDemocrats: 193-7\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 3774 (Lawler) \u2013 SHIP Act: Imposes sanctions on people and companies that facilitate Iran\u2019s black-market oil sales.\n\nPassed 342-69\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 133-68\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 589 (Banks) \u2013 MAHSA Act: Imposes sanctions on senior Iranian officials complicit in human rights abuses or terrorism.\n\nPassed 410-3\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 201-2\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 5921 (Huizenga) \u2013 No U.S. Financing for Iran Act: Prohibits Treasury from issuing any licenses authorizing a U.S. financial institution to engage in transactions for trade with Iran, other than humanitarian aid.\n\nPassed 294-105\n\nRepublicans: 206-1\n\nDemocrats: 88-104\n\nH.R. 6245 (Hill) \u2013 Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act: Requires the President to report on and publish the assets of certain Iranian government officials and terrorist leaders.\n\nPassed 419-4\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 204-3\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 6015 (Luetkemeyer) \u2013 Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023: Requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that humanitarian exemptions involving Iran sanctions do not facilitate acts of international terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\n\nPassed 408-13\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 195-12\n\nH.R. 5923 (Lawler) \u2013 Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023: Expands secondary sanctions to include all transactions between Chinese financial institutions and sanctioned Iranian banks that handle the purchase of petroleum and petroleum products.\n\nPassed 383-11\n\nRepublicans: 201-1\n\nDemocrats: 182-10\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 4691 (Self) \u2013 Iran Sanction Relief Review Act of 2023: Provides for tighter congressional oversight of any Administration attempt to weaken sanctions imposed on Iran.\n\nPassed 278-141\n\nRepublicans: 212-1\n\nDemocrats: 66-140\n\nH.R. 5947 (Pfluger) \u2013 To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes: Ensures Iran cannot gain access to funds that could be used to support terrorism, including funding the Biden Administration has tried to make available to the Iranian regime.\n\nPassed 259-160\n\nRepublicans: 212-1\n\nDemocrats- 47-159\n\nH.R. 6323 (Kim) \u2013 Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023: Requires Iran to cease support for acts of international terrorism as a condition for the President to waive secondary sanctions and provides for a congressional review process for national security interest waivers of these sanctions.\n\nPassed 271-147\n\nRepublicans 212-1\n\nDemocrats 59-146\n\nH.R. 3033 (Steel) \u2013 Solidify Iran Sanctions Act: Makes permanent the sanctions established by the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which are set to expire in 2026, and ensures the U.S. can maintain critical deterrents and apply pressure to the Iranian regime to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons.\n\nPassed 407-16\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 194-15\n\nH. Con. Res. 7 (Tenney) \u2013 Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.\n\nPassed 420-1\n\nRepublicans: 216-1\n\nDemocrats: 204-0\n\nH.R. 6603 (Moran) \u2013 No Technology for Terror Act: Further restricts the export or re-export of U.S.-origin goods and technology to Iran, including those used to manufacture the same missiles and drones attacking our forces across the region.\n\nPassed 406-19\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 191-18\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 5961 (McCaul) \u2013 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act: Freezes the funds released to Iran involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran and ensures these $6 billion remain permanently off limits to the Iranian regime.\n\nPassed 307-119-1\n\nRepublicans: 217-1-1\n\nDemocrats: 90-118\n\nFederal Aviation Reauthorization\n\nH.R. 3935 (Graves-MO) \u2013 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years.\n\nPassed 387-26\n\nRepublicans: 192-19\n\nDemocrats: 195-7\n\nBecame law on 5/16/24\n\nIsrael\n\nH. Res. 1143 (Kean) \u2013 Condemning Iran\u2019s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel: Stands with Israel and supports their right to respond to Iranian aggression and deter future aggression.\n\nPassed 404-14\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 193-13\n\nH.R. 8282 (Roy) \u2013 Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act: Would impose sanctions on the ICC or any foreign actor who supports their effort to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant.\n\nPassed 247-155-2\n\nRepublicans: 205-0-2\n\nDemocrats: 42-155\n\nH. Res. 883 (D\u2019Esposito) \u2013 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, \u2018\u2018from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free\u2019\u2019 is antisemitic and its use must be condemned.\n\nPassed 377-44-1\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 162-43-1\n\nH.R. 8034 (Cole) \u2013 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2024: Replenishes critical defensive systems including the Iron Dome and David\u2019s Sling, provides additional weapons and munitions to Israel, and supports U.S. military operations responding to Iran-backed attacks on American troops and global shipping.\n\nPassed 366-58\n\nRepublicans: 193-21\n\nDemocrats: 173-37\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 6126 (Granger) \u2013 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides supplemental appropriations to support missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and additional military equipment for the Israel Defense Forces while also replenishing U.S. weapons stocks and fully offsetting the cost of this assistance.\n\nPassed 226-196\n\nRepublicans: 214-2\n\nDemocrats: 12-194\n\nH.R. 8369 (Calvert) \u2013 Israel Security Assistance Support Act: Condemns the Biden Administration\u2019s dangerous hold on arms delivery to Israel, urges the swift delivery of defense articles and weapons, withholds funds from the Secretaries of Defense and State and the National Security Council until these articles are delivered, and supports Israel\u2019s right to self defense.\n\nPassed 224-187\n\nRepublicans: 208-3\n\nDemocrats: 16-184\n\nH. Res. 771 (McCaul) \u2013 Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.\n\nPassed 412-10-6\n\nRepublicans: 218-1\n\nDemocrats:194-9-6\n\nH. Res. 927 (Stefanik) \u2013 Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.\n\nPassed 303-126-3\n\nRepublicans: 219-1\n\nDemocrats: 84-125-3\n\nH. Res. 798 (Owens) \u2013 Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.\n\nPassed 396-23\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 183-22\n\nH.R. 340 (Mast) \u2013 Hamas International Financing Prevention Act: Imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.\n\nPassed 363-46\n\nRepublicans: 208-1\n\nDemocrats: 155-45\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH. Res. 888 (Lawler) \u2013 Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.\n\nPassed 412-1-1\n\nRepublicans: 210-1\n\nDemocrats: 202-0-1\n\nH. Con. Res. 57 (Pfluger) \u2013 Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.\n\nPassed 412-9\n\nRepublicans: 217-0\n\nDemocrats: 195-9\n\nH. Res. 894 (Kustoff) \u2013 Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.\n\nPassed 311-14-92\n\nRepublicans: 216-1\n\nDemocrats: 95-13-92\n\nH.R. 5179 (Tenney) \u2013 Anti-BDS Labeling Act: Codifies the Trump Administration\u2019s \"Country of Origin Marking of Products from the West Bank and Gaza\" guidance requiring imported products from Israel and Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank to be labeled \u201cIsrael,\u201d and imported products from Gaza or Palestinian-controlled areas to be labeled as \u201cGaza\u201d or \u201cWest Bank,\u201d and would prevent federal funds from being used to reverse or alter this guidance.\n\nPassed 231-189\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 16-189\n\nH.R. 3099 (Lawler) \u2013 Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act: Establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State.\n\nPassed 413-13\n\nRepublicans: 214-2\n\nDemocrats: 199-11\n\nH. Res. 311 (Wagner) \u2013 Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.\n\nPassed 401-19\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 186-18\n\nChina\n\nH.R. 3334 (McClain) \u2013 Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act: Imposes sanctions on members of the Chinese Communist Party who take part in implementing policies that intend to infringe on Hong Kong\u2019s autonomy, intimidate Taiwan, violate human rights, or promote political oppression within the People\u2019s Republic of China.\n\nPassed 243-174\n\nRepublicans: 210-2\n\nDemocrats: 33-172\n\nH.R. 1516 (Pfluger) \u2013 DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act: Restricts funding to American institutions of higher education (IHE) that maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute, making them ineligible to receive any funds from the Department of Homeland Security.\n\nPassed 249-161\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 36-161\n\nH.R. 1398 (Gooden) \u2013 Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act: Reinstates and renames the China Initiative as the CCP Initiative to counter the CCP and Chinese government\u2019s espionage efforts on U.S. intellectual property and academic institutions, prosecute those who engage in the theft of trade secrets and espionage, and defend U.S. critical infrastructure from threats from our adversaries.\n\nPassed 237-180\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 23-180\n\nH.R. 9456 (Newhouse) \u2013 Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act: Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to be included on CFIUS for agriculture-related issues, and requires CFIUS to review and potentially block purchases of farmland by foreign adversaries that pose a national security risk.\n\nPassed 269-149\n\nRepublicans: 214-1\n\nDemocrats: 55-148\n\nH.R. 5933 (Steel) \u2013 DETERRENT Act: Holds American institutions of higher education to a stricter standard on reporting gifts, donations, and investments made to them by foreign adversaries, lays out the punishments institutions will face if they fail to comply, and protects American education from harmful and dangerous foreign influence.\n\nPassed 246-170\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 31-170\n\nH.R. 7980 (Miller-WV) \u2013 End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles with batteries that contain materials sourced from foreign entities of concern from the clean vehicle credit, requires the Treasury Department to follow the same definition of FEOC as the Commerce Department, closes the \u2018Chinese Billionaire Loophole\u2019 and the \u2018Chinese Manufacturing Loophole,\u2019 and expands FEOC limitations.\n\nPassed 217-192\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-192\n\nH.R. 8036 (Cole) \u2013 Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Strengthens deterrence against China\u2019s threats, combats the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s efforts to take control of the Indo-Pacific region, enhances the relationship between regional partners and the U.S., and invests in infrastructure and munitions for Taiwan\u2019s defense.\n\nPassed 385-34\n\nRepublicans: 178-24\n\nDemocrats: 207-0\n\nBecame law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815\n\nH.R. 7686 (Mike Garcia) \u2013 To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes: Clarifies language in the CHIPS and Science Act to ensure the Chinese Communist Party cannot access taxpayer-funded research at U.S. universities.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 510 (Davidson) \u2013 Chinese Currency Accountability Act: Requires the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of Chinese currency in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 554 (Hill) \u2013 Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act: Disincentivizes Chinese aggression towards Taiwan by publishing the assets of top Chinese leaders, as well as cutting them and their family members off from the U.S. financial system, if Beijing acts against Taiwan.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 2864 (Stefanik) \u2013 Countering CCP Drones Act: Adds Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), a Chinese drone company, to the FCC\u2019s Covered List prohibiting new models of DJI drones from operating on U.S. communications infrastructure.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 8631 (Gimenez) \u2013 Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act: Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain Chinese entities.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 8152 (Lawler) \u2013 Remote Access Security Act: This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items to address a loophole being exploited by China.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 5245 (Barr) \u2013 Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act: Requires the Department of State to revoke science and technology agreements with China unless they are notified and justified to Congress.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 1157 (Barr) \u2013 Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act: Authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government.\n\nPassed 351-36\n\nRepublicans: 172-25\n\nDemocrats: 179-11\n\nH.R. 8333 (Wenstrup) \u2013 BIOSECURE Act: Prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology that is from a company associated with a foreign adversary, including China.\n\nPassed 306-81\n\nRepublicans: 195-2\n\nDemocrats: 111-79\n\nH.R. 1103 (Smith-NJ) \u2013 HKETO Certification Act: Requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States.\n\nPassed 413-3\n\nRepublicans: 212-1\n\nDemocrats: 201-2\n\nH.R. 4132 (Perry) \u2013 Falun Gong Protection Act: Requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nS. 619 (Hawley) \u2013 COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023: Requires the Biden administration to declassify information relating to the potential links between Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of COVID-19.\n\nPassed 419-0\n\nSigned into law 3/20/2023\n\nH. Res. 104 (McCaul) \u2013 Condemning the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.\n\nPassed 419-0\n\nH. Res. 11 (McCarthy) \u2013 Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nPassed 365-65\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 146-65\n\nH.R. 1107 (Kim) \u2013 PRC is Not a Developing Country Act: Requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations.\n\nPassed 415-0\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 200-0\n\nH.R. 540 (Kim) \u2013 Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act: Support Taiwan\u2019s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 803 (Lucas) \u2013 PROTECT Taiwan Act: Exclude government officials of the Chinese Communist Party from financial and intergovernmental forums upon notice to Congress from the President of the United States declaring any threat to the people on Taiwan.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 4039 (Moran) \u2013 No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act: Prohibits funds to the Department of State or the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to finance international projects in partnership with entities that import products mined, produced, or manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People\u2019s Republic of China, commonly known for the genocide and forced labor of the Uyghur people.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 1159 (Wagner) \u2013 Amending the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020: Modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.\n\nPassed 404-7\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 188-7\n\nH.R. 1189 (Mast) \u2013 Undersea Cable Control Act: Prevents foreign adversaries from acquiring goods and technologies capable of supporting the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 1154 (Smith-NJ) \u2013 Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023: Imposes sanctions on persons involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.\n\nPassed 413-2\n\nRepublicans: 211-2\n\nDemocrats: 202-0\n\nH.R. 1093 (McCaul) \u2013 AUKUS Reporting: Requires the State Department to report to Congress on their efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.\n\nPassed 393-4\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 184-4\n\nCrime & Oversight\n\nH.R. 8205 (Fitzgerald) \u2013 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act: Amends the federal criminal statute dealing with insurance-related crimes to include corporate, for-profit, and non-profit entities that post bail for defendants, subjecting charitable bail funds to federal insurance fraud laws and state licensing requirements, and requiring their employees to pass criminal background checks.\n\nPassed 255-161\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 44-161\n\nH.R. 7530 (Donalds) \u2013 DC CRIMES Act of 2024: Allows Congress to exert their oversight power over the D.C. Council and promote safety in Washington by blocking the Council\u2019s pursuit of soft-on-crime sentencing and radical progressive policies.\n\nPassed 225-181\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 18-181\n\nH.J. Res. 26 (Clyde) \u2013 Disapproving the action of the D.C. Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act.\n\nPassed 250-173\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 31-173\n\nSigned into law 3/20/2023\n\nHouse Democrats overwhelmingly opposed this legislation.\n\nAfter Biden announced he would sign the bill if passed by the Senate, the Senate passed H.J. Res. 26 by a vote of 81-14.\n\nForced Dems to vote against D.C. statehood or vote against making America safe\n\nH.J. Res. 24 (Comer) \u2013 Disapproving the action of the D.C. Council in providing voting rights for non-residents.\n\nPassed 260-162\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 42-162\n\nPolice\n\nH. Res. 1213 (Stauber) \u2013 A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers: Addresses violence against law enforcement officers by condemning calls for defunding police and anti-police sentiment that has increased violence against police, acknowledging the mental and physical impacts such violence has on police, and expressing condolences and appreciation to the families of fallen law enforcement officers.\n\nPassed 337-61\n\nRepublicans: 203-0\n\nDemocrats: 134-61\n\nH.R. 354 (Bacon) \u2013 LEOSA Reform Act of 2024: Broadens the ability of qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in areas such as school zones, national parks, federal facilities open to the public, and state, local, or private property open to the public.\n\nPassed 221-185\n\nRepublicans: 205-0\n\nDemocrats: 16-185\n\nH.R. 8146 (D\u2019Esposito) \u2013 Police Our Border Act: Requires the Attorney General to report detailed information on how Biden\u2019s border crisis impacts our law enforcement, including exposure to dangers such as fentanyl and human traffickers, injuries sustained, financial burdens, and operational strains.\n\nPassed 254-157\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 45-157\n\nH. Res. 1210 (Higgins) \u2013 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result: Condemns President Biden\u2019s border crisis and the dangers and burdens it has created for America\u2019s law enforcement officers, and urges the Biden Administration to support the law enforcement officers defending our homeland.\n\nPassed 223-185-1\n\nRepublicans: 208-0\n\nDemocrats: 15-185-1\n\nH.R. 7581 (Bishop) \u2013 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2024: Requires the Attorney General to assemble reports on violence against law enforcement officers and the effectiveness of programs meant to provide law enforcement with wellness resources and protective equipment so we may comprehensively enhance the safety of police officers.\n\nPassed: 356-55\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 146-55\n\nH.R. 7343 (Van Drew) \u2013 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act: Requires that illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers are quickly arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until they are removed from the United States.\n\nPassed 265-148\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 54-148\n\nH. Con. Res. 40 (Buck) \u2013 Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.\n\nPassed 301-119-3\n\nRepublicans: 214-2\n\nDemocrats: 87-117-3\n\nH.J. Res. 42 (Clyde) \u2013 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.\n\nPassed 229-189\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 14-189\n\nH.R. 2494 (Garbarino) \u2013 POLICE Act of 2023: Makes assaulting a police officer a deportable offense.\n\nPassed 255-175\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 36-175\n\nEnsuring the Security of Presidential Candidates\n\nH.R. 9106 (Lawler) \u2013 Enhanced Presidential Security Act: Directs the U.S. Secret Service to use the same standards to determine the number of agents in a protection detail for Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates.\n\nPassed 405-0\n\nRepublicans: 207-0\n\nDemocrats: 198-0\n\nExpanding Access to Justice\n\nS. 4199 (Young) \u2013 JUDGES Act of 2024: Would add 66 new federal judgeships in overworked districts across the country to help address case filing increases and ensure Americans have access to justice in a timely manner.\n\nPassed 236-173\n\nRepublicans: 207-2\n\nDemocrats: 29-171\n\nLife\n\nH.R. 26 (Wagner) \u2013 Born-alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Requires medical care for children who survive abortion procedures.\n\nPassed 220-210\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats:1-210\n\nRepublicans protect all Americans, including the unborn\n\nH.R. 6918 (Fischbach) \u2013 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act: Prevents the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers that serve new mothers and families that choose life.\n\nPassed 214-208\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-208\n\nH.R. 4581 (Hinson) \u2013 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023: Clarifies that stillbirth prevention activities and research are an allowable use of funds. This clarification will support stillbirth prevention activities, saving the lives of mothers and babies.\n\nPassed 408-3\n\nRepublicans: 206-3\n\nDemocrats: 202-0\n\nBecame law on 7/12/24\n\nH.R. 6914 (Hinson) \u2013 Pregnant Students' Rights Act: Requires universities and higher education institutions to communicate and distribute information informing pregnant students of their rights, accommodations, and resources available to them.\n\nPassed 212-207\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-207\n\nH. Con. Res. 3 (Johnson-LA) \u2013 Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.\n\nPassed 222-209\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-209\n\nRepublicans protect all Americans, including the unborn.\n\nHealth\n\nH.R. 1425 (Tiffany) \u2013 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act: Defends American sovereignty by requiring that any agreement reached by the World Health Assembly be treated as a treaty, and therefore be ratified by a supermajority of the Senate as outlined in the Constitution.\n\nPassed 219-199\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 4-199\n\nH.R. 3799 (Hern) \u2013 CHOICE Arrangement Act: Codifies the Trump Administration's two rules to ensure small business owners and employees are able to have more affordable health care options, includes a new notification to employers to make sure they know these options exist, and protects the self-insured market that employers depend on.\n\nPassed 220-209\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-209\n\nH.R. 485 (Rodgers) \u2013 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023: Bans federal healthcare programs from using prices based on quality adjusted life years (QALYs) to determine coverage for care, protecting Americans with disabilities and chronic health conditions from life-threatening discrimination.\n\nPassed 211-208\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-208\n\nH.R. 5378 (Rodgers) \u2013 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act: Empowers Americans with more information about the cost of health care services and treatments.\n\nPassed 320-71-1\n\nRepublicans: 166-40\n\nDemocrats: 154-31-1\n\nH.R. 3797 (Smith-MO) \u2013 Paperwork Burden Reduction Act: eliminates mandates on small businesses to prepare and send outdated health insurance tax forms to millions of Americans who do not need them.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nElection Security\n\nH.R. 8281 (Roy) \u2013 SAVE Act: Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.\n\nPassed 221-198\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 5-198\n\nH.R. 7109 (Edwards) \u2013 Equal Representation Act: Requires the decennial census to include a citizenship question, and excludes noncitizens from the population on which the apportionment of U.S. House Representatives and electors for each state is based.\n\nPassed 206-202\n\nRepublicans: 206-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-202\n\nH.R. 6513 (Carey) \u2013 COCOA Act: Provides statutory authority for designated congressional election observers.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 192 (Pfluger) \u2013 To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022: Prevents individuals who are not United States citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.\n\nPassed 262-143\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 52-143\n\nA Government That\u2019s Accountable \u2705\n\nOversight Investigations\n\nAttempted Assassinations of President Trump:\n\nThe House quickly acted after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, and formed a bipartisan task force to investigate the series of failures by the U.S. Secret Service that day. The Task Force also investigated the subsequent assassination attempt that occurred on September 15th in Florida.\n\nOn December 10th, the task force released its report titled, \u201cFinal Report of Findings and Recommendations.\u201d It highlights significant failures in the planning, execution, and leadership of the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners. The Task Force-approved report also proposes 37 actionable recommendations related both to the security failures on July 13 and to overarching structural changes the Secret Service and Congress must consider strengthen security measures and prevent similar security failures in the future.\n\nAntisemitism on Campuses:\n\nAfter Hamas\u2019 horrific October 7th attacks on Israel, and the subsequent military actions taken by Israel to defend itself, the U.S. has seen a disturbing uptick in antisemitism on college campuses. Led by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House Republicans discovered a troubling culture on campuses, where administrators fail to implement protections for Jewish students and even mock Jewish students, and has demanded answers from these universities about student safety and funding of pro-Hamas groups and propaganda. As a result, the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia resigned in disgrace.\n\nOn December 18th, our committees released a House-wide report on Antisemitism, the result of a multi-faceted investigation that culminated in actionable findings and recommendations to safeguard Jewish Americans and uphold America\u2019s commitment to religious freedom and safety.\n\nThe Biden-Harris Border Crisis Report:\n\nThe Committee on Homeland Security released a report exposing the many ways the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the crisis we currently see at the border.\n\nThe report revealed that even before taking office, the Administration was warned by experienced border security professionals about the dangers of their plan to open our borders and dismantle our border security.\n\nThe Biden-Harris border crisis was not some inevitable phenomenon \u2013 it was directly caused by the actions taken by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.\n\nTo view the full report, click here.\n\nThe Biden-Harris Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal Report:\n\nThe Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan revealed that the Administration disregarded the advice of military and security professionals, ignored the facts on the ground, and indulged in wishful thinking and endless deliberation that left American troops and diplomats in-country dangerously exposed \u2013 ultimately resulting in the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers.\n\nHouse Republicans passed legislation to condemn key figures and officials in the Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, State Department Secretary Antony Blinken, and others, for their part in this historic disaster.\n\nTo view the full report, click here.\n\nChina Oversight:\n\nThe China Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party conducted numerous investigations this Congress to shed light on the threatening posture of the CCP toward the United States. It issued a report demonstrating that the CCP is helping facilitate the fentanyl crisis in the United States by subsidizing the manufacturing and export of fentanyl materials and otherwise strategically and economically benefits from the fentanyl crisis.\n\nIt has also investigated American financial institutions investing in the CCP\u2019s military capabilities; threats by the CCP to port infrastructure; and, most recently, with the Committee on Education and the Workforce, uncovered how federal funds and U.S. universities had benefited Chinese technological advancements and military capabilities.\n\nCovid Oversight:\n\nThe Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic were able to uncover many concerning actions by officials at the White House, NIH, state governments, and EcoHealth Alliance during the pandemic. The Subcommittee held hearings with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Francis Collins, Governor Anthony Cuomo, and others. Significantly, the Subcommittee issued a report on EcoHealth Alliance, finding that it used taxpayer dollars from federal grants to facilitate gain-of-function research on coronaviruses at Wuhan Institute of Virology. The investigation resulted in HHS debarring the President of EcoHealth and suspending all funds allocated to EcoHealth.\n\nThis month, the Subcommittee concluded its two-year investigation issuing a report titled \u201cAfter Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward.\u201d The report details all the findings from the investigation and will serve as a road map for Congress, the Executive Branch, and the private sector to prepare for and respond to future pandemics.\n\nPresident Biden\u2019s Influence Peddling and Classified Documents:\n\nOn December 13, 2023, the House voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden allowing the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees to continue developing compelling evidence revealing how President Biden knew, was involved, and benefited directly from his family\u2019s influence peddling schemes.\n\nThe committees took key actions to bring in significant witnesses, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, both of whom had lied during their appearances, and the committees sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending they be charged with making false statements.\n\nIn February, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland for records, including transcripts, notes, video, and audio files, related to Special Counsel Robert Hur\u2019s investigation of President Biden\u2019s willful mishandling of classified information, after Hur declined to recommend charges against Biden citing his memory problems.\n\nA.G. Garland refused to produce the audio recordings of Special Counsel Hur\u2019s interviews with President Biden and his ghostwriter, and on June 12, 2024, House Republicans voted to hold A.G. Garland in contempt for failing to comply with the subpoena.\n\nOn July 2, 2024, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit in D.C. federal court to obtain these recordings. We remain committed to obtaining this critically important evidence in our investigation into Biden\u2019s mishandling of classified documents.\n\nGovernment Censorship:\n\nThe Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and House Judiciary Committee have uncovered disturbing levels of government censorship through vigorous investigation. Notably, the Subcommittee demonstrated how the Biden-Harris Administration engaged in a pressure campaign to force tech companies to censor information in 2021.\n\nIn a recent letter to the Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret at censoring content and stating he believed the government pressure \u201cwas wrong.\u201d\n\nRegulatory Burdens:\n\nIn the wake of the Supreme Court overruling Chevron, to assure the Biden-Harris Administration respects the limits placed on its authority, our House committees sent oversight letters to nearly every agency in the Executive branch requesting information on legislative rules, agency adjudications, enforcement actions, and agency guidance documents.\n\nAdditionally, the House Oversight Committee issued a thorough report on the Biden-Harris Administration's regulatory overreach, concluding that it has imposed an estimated $1.7 trillion in regulatory costs, with EPA counting for $1.3 trillion.\n\nTransparency\n\nH. Res. 1367 (Kelly-PA) \u2013 Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump: Establishes the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, and gives the task force investigative authority, including subpoena authority, to thoroughly analyze the circumstances surrounding the assassination attempt and ensure the failures that occurred never happen again.\n\nPassed 416-0\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 202-0\n\nH.R. 788 (Gooden) \u2013 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023: Bars government agencies from entering or enforcing settlement agreements that instruct the offending party to donate to a third party, ensuring the owed funds go only to affected parties or the Treasury.\n\nPassed 211-197\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-197\n\nH. Res. 12 (Jordan) \u2013 Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.\n\nPassed 221-211\n\nRepublicans: 221-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nHolding Democrat Representatives Accountable\n\nH. Res. 914 (McClain) \u2013 Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.\n\nPassed 214-191-5\n\nRepublicans: 211-0-1\n\nDemocrats: 3-191-4\n\nH. Res. 845 (McCormick) \u2013 Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.\n\nPassed 234-188-4\n\nRepublicans: 212-4-1\n\nDemocrats: 22-184-3\n\nH.Res. 521 (Luna) \u2013 Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California.\n\nPassed 213-209-6\n\nRepublicans: 213-0-6\n\nDemocrats: 0-209\n\nHolding the Biden Administration Accountable\n\nH. Res. 1469 (McCaul) \u2013 Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decision making and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan: Ensures the parties responsible for decision making and execution failures in the disastrous Biden-Harris Afghanistan withdrawal are held accountable, and condemns key figures and officials in the Biden-Harris Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and others.\n\nPassed 219-194\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 10-194\n\nH. Res. 918 (Armstrong) \u2013 Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.\n\nPassed 221-212\n\nRepublicans: 221-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-212\n\nH. Res. 863 (Greene) \u2013 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors: Impeaches Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors due to violating immigration and border security laws enacted by Congress and threatening the safety of the American people.\n\nPassed 214-213\n\nRepublicans: 214-3\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nH. Res. 1292 (Jordan) \u2013 Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.\n\nPassed 216-207\n\nRepublicans: 216-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-206\n\nH.R. 4468 (Walberg) \u2013 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023: Protects consumer choice by prohibiting Biden\u2019s Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any proposed rule with regards to emissions from vehicles.\n\nPassed 221-197\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 5-197\n\nH.R. 1435 (Joyce-PA) \u2013 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act: Amends the Clean Air Act and blocks Biden\u2019s EPA from issuing waivers for regulations that ban the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines.\n\nPassed 222-190\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 8-190\n\nH.J. Res. 88 (McClain) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to \"Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program\": Prevents the implementation of a new income-driven repayment plan that would force American taxpayers to repay student loan debt that doesn't belong to them.\n\nPassed 210-189\n\nRepublicans: 208-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-189\n\nH.R. 4364 (Amodei) \u2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY2024 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives, to maintain essential oversight responsibilities and faithfully serve the American people in a fiscally responsible manner.\n\nPassed 214-197\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 4-197\n\nS.J. Res. 11 (Fischer) \u2013 Trucker Emissions CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.\"\n\nPassed 221-203\n\nRepublicans: 217-1\n\nDemocrats: 4-202\n\nH.R. 277 (Cammack) \u2013 REINS Act of 2023: Requires congressional approval before \u201cmajor rules\u201d \u2013 such as those with an annual effect on the economy of at least $100 million or those that cause a major increase in prices \u2013 can take effect, instead of expressing disapproval after.\n\nPassed 221-210\n\nRepublicans: 220-0\n\nDemocrats: 1-210\n\nH.J. Res. 45 (Good) \u2013 Student Loans CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to \"Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans,\" blocking President Biden's student loan giveaway.\n\nPassed 218-203\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-203\n\nH.R. 288 (Fitzgerald) \u2013 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 (SOPRA): Restores proper constitutional separation of powers by amending the Administrative Procedure Act to override Chevron deference and require courts to decide disputes over interpretation of statutory text.\n\nPassed 220-211\n\nRepublicans: 219-1\n\nDemocrats: 1-210\n\nH.J. Res. 39 (Posey) \u2013 Solar Panel CRA: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to \"Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414.\"\n\nPassed 221-202\n\nRepublicans: 209-8\n\nDemocrats: 12-194\n\nH.R. 23 (Smith-NE) \u2013 Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: Rescinds funding for 87,000 IRS agents allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nPassed 221-210\n\nRepublicans: 221-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nH.R. 140 (Comer) \u2013 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act: Prohibits federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity.\n\nPassed 219-206\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-206\n\nH.J. Res. 30 (Barr) \u2013 Disapproving of the Biden administration\u2019s ESG requirements for retirement investments.\n\nPassed 216-204\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 1-204\n\nForced first veto of the Biden administration on March 20, 2023.\n\nH.J. Res. 27 (Graves-MO) \u2013 WOTUS CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States.'\"\n\nPassed 227-198\n\nRepublicans: 218-1\n\nDemocrats: 9-197\n\nAfter passing the Senate by a 53-43 vote, the White House vetoed this legislation.\n\nS.J. Res. 9 (Marshall) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to \"Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment.\"\n\nPassed 221-206\n\nRepublicans: 217-1\n\nDemocrats: 4-205\n\nS.J. Res. 24 (Mullin) \u2013 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to \"Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat.\"\n\nPassed 220-209\n\nRepublicans: 218-1\n\nDemocrats: 2-208", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/21/higgins-social-security-fairness-act-will-become-law/", "Higgins: Social Security Fairness Act Will Become Law", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), is headed to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law following passage in the House and U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cFairness for our elders at last, praise God fairness for our beloved elders at last. We have broken the yoke of unrighteous law and followed God\u2019s Commandment to honor our Mothers and Fathers,\u201d said Congressman Higgins.\n\nCongressman Higgins has been one of the strongest and most vocal advocates for the bill, which repeals the unjust Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that penalize millions of public workers across the United States.\n\nFor seven years, Congressman Higgins has advocated for passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. He has been a co-sponsor of the legislation in every Congress that he has served.\n\nHis efforts include:\n\nDecember 14, 2017 \u2013 Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 115th Congress.\n\nJanuary 17, 2019 \u2013 Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 116th Congress.\n\nFebruary 1, 2021 \u2013 Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 117th Congress.\n\nAugust 16, 2022 \u2013 Made a personal plea to Speaker Pelosi urging a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. Read more here.\n\nSeptember 30, 2022 \u2013 Became the 15th signature on a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on the bill.\n\nJanuary 10, 2023 \u2013 Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 118th Congress.\n\nNovember 20, 2023 \u2013 Advocated for the bill during a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing. Watch here.\n\nFebruary 27, 2024 \u2013 Delivered a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. Read the letter here.\n\nMarch 20, 2024 \u2013 Provided a video update to constituents on the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch here.\n\nSeptember 10, 2024 \u2013 Became the 8th signature on the discharge petition that forced a House floor vote on the bill.\n\nNovember 8, 2024 \u2013 Delivered a letter to U.S. House of Representative co-sponsors. Read the letter here.\n\nNovember 12, 2024 \u2013 Spoke on the House floor in support of the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch here.\n\nNovember 12, 2024 \u2013 Voted for the Social Security Fairness Act on the House floor. See the roll call here.\n\nNovember 14, 2024 \u2013 Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune. Read the letter here.\n\nNovember 15, 2024 \u2013 Delivered a letter to U.S. Senate co-sponsors. Read the letter here.\n\nNovember 22, 2024 \u2013 Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Read the letter here.\n\nDecember 10, 2024 \u2013 Delivered a letter to Social Security Fairness Act Advocates. Read the letter here.\n\nAdditionally, Congressman Higgins has published dozens of press releases, emails to constituents, and social media posts reaching millions of viewers explaining the SSFA and encouraging support, including unique videos updating the American people on the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fong.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vince-fongs-statement-hypersonic-flight-test-yesterday", "Rep. Vince Fong\u2019s Statement on Hypersonic Flight Test Yesterday", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CA", "Vince Fong", "F000480", "fong.house.gov", "fong", "https://fong.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cStratolaunch makes history with its first fully reusable hypersonic flight test of the Talon A-2 vehicle which took off yesterday from the Mojave Air and Space Port, located in California\u2019s 20th District. Our region continues to lead the way for America to explore, test, and advance new flight technologies \u2013 from Chuck Yeager\u2019s test flight breaking the sound barrier almost 80 years ago to NASA\u2019s X-59 quiet supersonic flight engine testing last month. This historic flight signifies a new era of hypersonic flight technology, where traveling at faster speeds may soon become a reality thanks to American entrepreneurship and innovation, and I enjoyed learning more about next steps from Stratolaunch when I visited Mojave last week. Congratulations to Zack Krevor and the Stratolaunch team on this incredible accomplishment!\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/joyce-smucker-launch-house-make-america-healthy-again-maha-caucus", "Joyce, Smucker Launch the House Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "John Joyce", "J000302", "johnjoyce.house.gov", "johnjoyce", "https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced the formation of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Caucus will focus on supporting Americans in living long, healthy, and fulfilling lives through access to affordable, high-quality foods while improving access to primary care. Senator Roger Marshall (KS) will lead the Caucus in the Senate.\n\nThe Caucus will work closely with the incoming Trump Administration to build a stronger and healthier nation in the years ahead.\n\n\u201cAs a doctor, I recognize that healthy foods and physical activity play an important role in every American life. Pennsylvania\u2019s 13th Congressional District is home to farms, orchards, and dairies that provide nutritious and healthy food for the American people. I look forward to working with Congressman Smucker, Senator Marshall, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and my colleagues in the House in order to advance our shared goal to make America the healthiest country in the world,\u201d said Congressman Joyce.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve spent my whole life in the Garden Spot of America. Pennsylvania\u2019s 13th and 11th congressional districts are the largest agricultural communities in the Commonwealth. Through our abundant, locally grown, healthy, fresh food, I have seen the impact that diet can have on an individual\u2019s health. In America, we have a health crisis with declining life expectancy, rising incidences of chronic diseases, and high rates of obesity. Unfortunately, too often federal policies have contributed to these alarming statistics. There is a real need to address these public health emergencies, and we must act now to pursue policies that will help Americans make more informed decisions about their health and wellness. I look forward to working with my friend and colleague Rep. John Joyce, members of the Make America Healthy Again Caucus in the House and Senate, and members of the incoming Trump administration like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advance policies to help Americans lead healthier lives,\u201d said Rep. Smucker.\n\n\u201cThe chronic disease epidemic accounts for the vast majority of healthcare costs, disabilities and deaths in the United States,\u201d said Congressman Buchanan. \u201cI look forward to partnering with Dr. Joyce, Rep. Smucker, Sen. Marshall and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to promote healthy lifestyles and further research into the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. It\u2019s time to Make America Healthy Again.\u201d\n\nFounding members of the MAHA Caucus include: Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15), Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Congressman William Timmons (SC-04).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-bill-honoring-american-hero-passes-senate-and-heads", "Moolenaar Bill Honoring An American Hero Passes the Senate and Heads to the President's Desk", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "John R. Moolenaar", "M001194", "moolenaar.house.gov", "moolenaar", "https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Congressman John Moolenaar\u2019s bipartisan legislation to rename the outpatient VA clinic in Cadillac in honor of the late U.S. Marine Corporal Duane Dewey, a Michigan native and Medal of Honor recipient. The bill was passed by the Senate on Saturday and it now heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.\n\n\"Duane Dewey was a selfless patriot who courageously served our nation and defended our freedoms. His acts of heroism, life of service, and dedication to veterans are an inspiration,\" said Moolenaar. \"Renaming the VA clinic in Cadillac in Dewey\u2019s honor is a tribute to all he accomplished. I am thankful to my Senate colleagues for unanimously supporting my legislation honoring this American hero, and I hope President Biden will sign it into law in the days ahead.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://trentkelly.house.gov/newsroom/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7562", "Kelly's Farmer Economic Assistance Framework Legislation Becomes Law in American Relief Act\n\nDecember 21, 2024 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nTags:\nAgriculture\n\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Trent Kelly announces that direct farm economic assistance as modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act) has been signed into law, marking a significant win for Rural America and the backbone of our nation \u2013 its farmers.\r\n\r\nThis critical funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges, including\u2026 Read more \u00bb", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MS", "Trent Kelly", "K000388", "trentkelly.house.gov", "trentkelly", "https://trentkelly.house.gov/newsroom/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Trent Kelly announces that direct farm economic assistance as modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act) has been signed into law, marking a significant win for Rural America and the backbone of our nation \u2013 its farmers.\n\nThis critical funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges, including inflationary pressures. \u201cFor too long, our farmers have been asked to do more with less, feeding America and the world under increasingly difficult circumstances,\u201d said Congressman Kelly. \u201cThis assistance ensures they have the support they need to keep growing, producing, and feeding our nation.\u201d\n\nCongressman Kelly extended his deep gratitude to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Chairman GT Thompson, and the entire Republican leadership team for their tireless efforts to champion this vital legislation. \u201cThis was made possible by the steadfast support of my colleagues to prioritize the needs of our farming community,\u201d Kelly said.\n\nThis economic assistance addresses the immediate needs of farmers while laying a strong foundation for future discussions in the 2025 Farm Bill. Congressman Kelly introduced the FARM Act in response to the dire economic situation faced by farmers nationwide.\n\nContact: For more information about the FARM Act or Congressman Kelly\u2019s continued efforts on behalf of America\u2019s farmers, please contact Semaj Redd at semaj.redd@mail.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-07T14:16:54Z", "2026-04-07T14:20:46Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/icymi-congress-approves-full-social-security-benefits-for-public-sector-retirees", "ICYMI: \u201cCongress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees\u201d", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees\n\nThe New York Times | Maya C. Miller\n\n\u201cThe Senate passed bipartisan legislation early Saturday that would give full Social Security benefits to a group of public sector retirees who currently receive them at a reduced level, sending the bill to President Biden.\n\n\u201cThe vote to clear the measure was a lopsided 76 to 20, reflecting the broad popularity of an effort to allow approximately more than 2.8 million public pension recipients \u2014 some of them teachers, firefighters and police officers \u2014 to collect Social Security benefits at the same level as other beneficiaries.\n\n\u201cThe House passed the bill by a wide margin of 327 to 75 last month after a bipartisan group of lawmakers forced it to the floor, and President-elect Donald J. Trump recently threw his support behind it.\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cThe bill eliminates two provisions set up decades ago to shore up Social Security\u2019s solvency. Projections show the Social Security fund will run out of money in 2038 and, if no action is taken before then, beneficiaries would see a 27 percent cut in benefits. Passage of the measure speeds up that timeline by six months.\n\n\u201cTwenty-seven Republicans joined Democrats in support.\n\n\u201cThe two provisions were designed to prevent what is known as \u201cdouble dipping\u201d on retirement benefits by certain public employees and their relatives.\n\n\u201cIt primarily affects two groups. One is public employees who receive pensions that are exempt from Social Security payroll taxes, but who also worked at least 10 years in jobs that required them to pay into the system. Such workers appear in the Social Security system as though they earned far less over their lifetimes than they actually did, and since the program pays out a higher proportion of low earners\u2019 incomes in benefits, they receive a larger retirement benefit than they otherwise would. Another is people who receive public pensions but also become eligible for Social Security survivor benefits upon the death of a spouse or family member.\n\n\u201cUnder the current law, both groups face a reduction in their benefits. The legislation on its way to enactment would allow them to receive the full amount.\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cSenator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine and a lead sponsor of the measure, framed the issue as a \u2018long overdue\u2019 matter of fairness affecting teachers, firefighters and police officers as well as some federal employees who were hired before 1984, when the federal pension system was brought under the Social Security system.\n\n\u201cIn a floor speech Wednesday, Ms. Collins cited one of her constituents, a retired female schoolteacher who had to return to work at age 72 after her husband\u2019s death to make financial ends meet. The woman\u2019s husband was a Navy veteran who paid into Social Security for 40 years, but since she received a public pension from the school system, her surviving spousal benefits through Social Security were reduced by two-thirds.\n\n\u201c\u2018This is an unfair, inequitable penalty,\u2019 Ms. Collins said. Public sector workers who are currently being penalized, she said, \u2018have earned these benefits.\u2019\n\n\u201cPublic sector retirees and their allies on Capitol Hill in both parties have pressed for the measure for decades. It has sailed through Congress over the last several weeks, bypassing the usual committee process after proponents in the House collected 218 signatures on a so-called \u2018discharge petition\u2019 to force it to the floor. Senate leaders also skipped committee consideration.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\nClick HERE to read the full article.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-social-security-fairness-act-to-be-signed-into-law", "Senator Collins\u2019 Social Security Fairness Act to be Signed into Law", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation authored by Senators Susan Collins and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), by a vote of 76-20. This bill, which passed the House last month by a vote of 327-75, will restore full Social Security benefits for teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public servants by repealing two provisions of current law \u2013 the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) \u2013 that unfairly reduce the Social Security benefits that public employees receive.\n\nEarlier this year, Senators Collins and Brown called on Senate leadership to immediately bring their legislation, which has 62 Senate cosponsors\u2014above the margin needed for passage\u2014to the Senate floor for a vote. Senator Collins held the first Senate hearing on this policy in 2003 as Chair of the Senate Government Affairs Committee. She along with the late Senator Dianne Feinstein first introduced the Social Security Fairness Act in 2005.\n\n\u201cIn 2003, I held the first-ever Senate hearing on the WEP and the GPO, and I am pleased that now these unfair provisions in our Social Security system will finally be done away with,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cThis is a victory for thousands of teachers, first responders, and public servants in Maine who, through service to their communities, have been forced to forego their earned retirement benefits. I thank my colleagues for the overwhelming support this legislation has received, as it will help millions of Americans retire with dignity and receive the Social Security benefits they earned through years of work.\u201d\n\nMore than 25,000 Mainers, who dedicated their lives to public service, are prevented from receiving the full Social Security benefits they earn due to two laws from the 1970s and 1980s. The Windfall Elimination Provision, enacted in 1983, reduces the Social Security benefits of workers who receive pensions from a federal, state, or local government for employment not covered by Social Security. The Government Pension Offset, enacted in 1977, reduces Social Security spousal benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers whose spouses receive pensions from a federal, state, or local government.\n\nThe Social Security Fairness Act will repeal both of these laws, ensuring teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, park rangers, and other public sector workers and their families receive the full Social Security benefits they\u2019ve earned.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-dispute-panel-ruling-mexicos-ban-us-grown-corn", "Smith Statement on Dispute Panel Ruling on Mexico's Ban Of U.S.-Grown Corn", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after a dispute panel announced its finding that Mexico had violated its commitments under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with its decree barring U.S.-grown biotech corn. Under USMCA rules, Mexico has 45 days from the date of the report to comply with the ruling.\n\n\"I have spent four years advocating for hardworking American farmers, and this decision is a victory for American agriculture producers and the future of rules-based, science-driven trade. While President Biden could have encouraged a resolution much sooner with a simple public statement, USMCA has worked as it should, and the integrity of USMCA has been upheld in this case. With the USMCA review coming in 2026, it is essential the U.S. continues to stand up for American industry and hold our trade partners to their commitments. I urge President Sheinbaum to swiftly comply with the findings of the panel and ensure fair market access for American corn growers, and I look forward to working with President Trump and his administration to hold Mexico accountable.\"\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nDuring USMCA negotiations, Smith traveled to Montreal and Mexico City to participate in discussions. In December 2020, Mexico issued a presidential decree to ban imports of U.S. biotech corn for human consumption contrary to its commitments under USMCA. Smith repeatedly petitioned the Biden administration to hold Mexico accountable and sent letters to USTR Amb. Katherine Tai and Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack calling for formal dispute consultations under USMCA.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/update-smith-shares-deadline-request-tickets-presidential-inauguration", "UPDATE: Smith Shares Deadline to Request Tickets for Presidential Inauguration", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) encouraged interested residents of Nebraska\u2019s Third District to submit ticket requests for the 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies by December 27, 2024.\n\nEach congressional office receives a limited number of tickets, which Smith will distribute to interested constituents who plan to be in Washington, D.C. at the time of the ceremonies, taking place Monday, January 20, 2025. To submit a ticket request, please visit adriansmith.house.gov/services/inauguration-ticket-requests or contact Smith\u2019s Washington office at 202-225-6435.\n\nNote: Tickets can only be provided to residents of Nebraska\u2019s Third District. Due to limited supply, submitting a request does not guarantee reservation of tickets. Inauguration tickets may not be mailed and constituents selected to receive tickets should plan to pick up their tickets at Smith\u2019s Washington office on Sunday, January 19, 2025.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6575", "Congressman Allen Selected as Vice Chair of Subcommittee on Communications and Technology", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Rick W. Allen", "A000372", "allen.house.gov", "allen", "https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee announced that Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has been selected to serve as the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (C&T). Following the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the statement below:\n\n\"I am honored to have been selected as the Vice Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee for the 119th Congress. We have much work to do over the next two years, including promoting the great work that is sure to come from the Trump Administration. I look forward to leading efforts, alongside Subcommittee Chair Richard Hudson, to reauthorize the FCC\u2019s spectrum auction authority, enact broadband permitting reform, reform Section 230, combat robocalls, and protect our communications infrastructure. Additionally, as many communities in Georgia continue to face significant challenges with connectivity and reliable broadband access, we will prioritize efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural America. I am grateful for this opportunity and remain committed to assisting Chairman-Elect Guthrie and Chairman-Elect Hudson in carrying out the Committee's mission,\" said Congressman Allen.\n\n\"Congratulations to Congressman Allen on being selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Congressman Allen's deep expertise of our nation's telecommunications system will help propel our country into the next generation economy. I look forward to working with Rick to close the digital divide for rural America, affirm U.S. leadership in next generation telecommunication networks, and protect our critical communications infrastructure from adversarial attacks,\" said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman-Elect Guthrie.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-favor-continuing-resolution-avert-government-shutdown-0", "Amodei Votes in Favor of Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Mark Amodei issued the following statement after voting in favor of the American Relief Act, 2025:\n\n\u201cIn true 118th Congress fashion, we ended the year by narrowly escaping a government shutdown at the eleventh hour,\u201d said Rep. Mark Amodei. \u201cWith President Trump\u2019s leadership, we successfully reduced a 1,547-page spending package into a clean 118-page deal that keeps the lights on.\n\n\u201cI am disappointed by the actions of some House Democrats and a minority of Republicans who voted to hold the government hostage last night, allowing perfect to be the enemy of good. The most important duty of Congress is to keep the government operational and step in when our neighbors, suffering from natural disasters, need our support. A continuing resolution is never ideal, and while sounding the shutdown alarm seems tough, it solves nothing and only creates chaos for the incoming administration. It would also leave our servicemembers out in the cold while they serve our nation during the holidays. This is not the right approach for a positive path forward.\n\n\u201cI voted in favor of this package because it enables us to provide much needed relief to communities devastated by natural disasters, secure economic stability for our agriculture industry, and establish a solid foundation for the next administration to champion the America First agenda.\n\n\u201cLooking ahead, there will be time early next year to address the price tag of this legislation during the reconciliation process. In November, America\u2019s voice delivered a clear mandate for change by granting Republicans a trifecta majority in the 119th Congress. With this responsibility comes a firm commitment to break from the past, confront the status quo, and implement lasting solutions to rein in the wasteful spending that has plagued Washington for far too long.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2523", "Arrington Votes to Deliver Funding to WTX Farmers, Clear the Way for Trump\u2019s America First Agenda", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Jodey C. Arrington", "A000375", "arrington.house.gov", "arrington", "https://arrington.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after House passage of a funding bill:\n\n\u201cAs a result of Democrats\u2019 reckless spending and Biden\u2019s failed economic policies, our farmers have been walking the high wire of production agriculture with effectively no safety net.\n\n\u201cWithout passing emergency Farm Bill supplemental funding to address the catastrophic effects of historic drought and record inflation, we threaten our food supply, jeopardize our young farmers, and put entire rural communities at risk.\n\n\u201cAs Budget Chairman, I\u2019m proud to have worked with Speaker Johnson and my colleagues to ensure these necessary resources were a part of any year-end funding bill.\n\n\u201cGoing forward, it is imperative for farmers and taxpayers alike that we move away from un-budgeted, ad hoc emergency spending by fixing the Farm Bill\u2019s broken safety net.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to have worked with Speaker Johnson and the GOP House leadership to deliver disaster relief, clear the way for President Trump\u2019s America First agenda, and secure a commitment to significantly reduce deficit spending through reconciliation next year.\n\n\u201cRepublicans are uniting under the leadership of President Trump and Speaker Johnson to close out the disastrous four years of the Biden-Harris administration and pave the way for a safer and more prosperous future for America.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=68A23EB9-7226-42BB-B8E2-792A3759546B", "Rep. Austin Scott Votes Yes on the American Relief Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Austin Scott", "S001189", "austinscott.house.gov", "austinscott", "https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today voted in favor of the American Relief Act and released the following statement:\n\n\"I voted again in support of our farmers receiving critical disaster relief, economic assistance, and a Farm Bill extension. I also voted to keep our government open, which I believe is in the best interest of our country,\" Rep. Scott said.\n\nThe full text of the American Relief Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2589", "Bacon Votes to Keep Government Open", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington - Rep. Don Bacon voted yes today on H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025(CR), which keeps the government funded through March 14, 2025, at current spending levels. It also includes additional funding for disaster relief and an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill.\n\nThe $110 billion in disaster relief funding targets resources for rural communities, particularly farmers and ranchers facing both a tough farm economy and the aftermath of multiple disasters. For disaster relief, $10 billion in economic assistance is provided to farmers. It passed on a vote of 366-44-1.\n\nHe posted a statement to X:\n\n\"There was no way we could shut the government down and cut discretionary spending because it would've affected two million service members, border patrol agents, air traffic controllers, and many others. We are also providing critical relief to natural disaster victims and farmers. There was no room for a Christmas shutdown.\"\n\nhttps://x.com/RepDonBacon/status/1870283126842544258\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1435", "Rep. Baird Gives Purdue University Winter 2024 Commencement Address", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "West Lafayette, IN \u2013 Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined Purdue University to give the commencement address for the Winter 2024 Commencement ceremonies. Congressman Baird received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in animal science from Purdue University. In his speech, he discussed the value of a degree from Purdue University, his bipartisan work in Congress, his military service in the Vietnam War, and the importance of resilience, service, and sacrifice.\n\nHighlights from the commencement can be found below:\n\nOn the Value of a Purdue University Degree:\n\n\u201cIn receiving a Purdue degree, you are all receiving something extremely valuable, but with this great honor comes a responsibility to serve. Your degree and all of the future opportunities that come with it were earned through perseverance, determination, and sacrifice.\u201d\n\n\u201cYou are all lucky enough to be a part of an institution that other colleges and universities look to for guidance. Now you, as graduates, have the opportunity and responsibility to continue Purdue\u2019s tradition of excellence.\u201d\n\nOn Defending America and Serving in the Vietnam War:\n\n\u201cOur Vietnam Veterans did not receive the recognition and appreciation they deserved for a long time. Veterans faced a poor reception coming home from the war and were not seen as heroes, a far contrast from the celebrations following World War II. Instead, the veterans faced fierce anti-war sentiments and were blamed for the outcome of the war. We were seen as a symbol of defeat, when in fact they were extremely successful on the battlefield. As the years have progressed, Vietnam Veterans are finally receiving the gratitude they deserved. I served, despite the risks and the painful losses, out of love for my country.\u201d\n\nOn the Importance of Resilience:\n\n\u201cThere will always be roadblocks in life\u2013 an excuse not to do something, but that\u2019s where resilience comes in. Resilience carried me through Vietnam. Our gun trucks were made with scrounged armor and weapons obtained by whatever means possible and built in the field. They were not the big, well-equipped tanks you would think we had in combat. It was our ability to adapt to the circumstances and build the gun trucks that saved many American lives and delivered supplies successfully. It was mental and physical resilience that brought me through my recovery and transition back to civilian life after Vietnam. It is this resilience that can take you from the hardest moments in your life to your greatest success.\u201d\n\nOn Having a Commitment to Service:\n\n\u201cIf there is one common thread that binds your life and your career it should be a commitment to service. It was my duty to serve my country in the Army, and it was my continued desire to serve my country that motivated me to run for office. I love this country, and I want to see it changed for the better for my grandkids.\u201d\n\nOn the CHIPS Act and Purdue\u2019s Leadership:\n\n\u201cAnother key bipartisan initiative is the CHIPS Act, which has boosted domestic research and development of semiconductors. This investment has allowed Purdue to become the nation\u2019s leading university for the development of semiconductors. Once again, Purdue\u2019s excellence has set our university above the rest. I believe with historic investments like this, Indiana \u2013 with Purdue at the helm \u2013 is poised to become the Silicon Valley of the Heartland. We are on the precipice of a great comeback for American innovation, and Purdue students like you will lead the way.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1437", "Rep. Baird Statement on the American Relief Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act:\n\n\u201cWhile this government funding bill is not perfect, I voted for the American Relief Act. This funding package contains funding for agricultural disaster assistance, $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers, and a one-year Farm Bill extension, giving our farmers some economic certainty while Congress negotiates a full reauthorization that puts our farmers first. This bill contains much-needed relief for Americans hit hard by natural disasters, such as Hurricanes Milton and Helene. With these provisions, House Republicans are providing Americans impacted by the recent natural disasters with the support they need. This package also continues to place certain fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs at a time when record amounts of fentanyl have been trafficked across our open borders under the Biden-Harris Administration and devastated our communities. Finally, this legislation also removes many of the pork-filled, Christmas tree provisions of the previous package and will fund the government until March 2025 when Republicans will have more control over the funding decisions and deliver on the mandate of the American people.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2748", "Balderson Named Vice Chairman of Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "OH", "Troy Balderson", "B001306", "balderson.house.gov", "balderson", "https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) has been named the next Vice Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The subcommittee\u2019s primary responsibility is to conduct oversight of agencies, departments, and programs within the jurisdiction of the full committee. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-6) will serve as Chairman of the subcommittee.\n\n\u201cAfter four disastrous years of the Biden Administration, Americans are left with a federal bureaucracy built to work against them,\u201d said Balderson. \u201cGovernment weaponization and the politicization of public policy has led to departments and agencies in Washington abandoning and antagonizing American families and businesses. As the Vice Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, I look forward to working with Subcommittee Chairman Palmer and my Energy and Commerce colleagues to ensure the federal government is held accountable and truly serves the interests of the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cI look forward to working with Congressman Balderson in his new role as Vice Chair of the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee,\u201d said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman-Elect Brett Guthrie (KY-2). \u201cCongressman Balderson has shown a commitment to aggressive oversight and transparency of the Biden administration and thoroughly examining complex topics facing the American people. Troy knows firsthand the impact heavy-handed government has on communities across the country. I know he will bring this same commitment to the subcommittee. I look forward to working with Troy to ensure appropriate congressional oversight to ensure taxpayer dollars and our government work for the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Congressman Balderson on being selected as Vice Chair for the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee,\u201d said Congressman Palmer. \u201cHe will do an excellent job as Vice Chair. I look forward to working with him for the good of the American people.\u201d\n\nBalderson has served on the Energy and Commerce Committee since January 2023 and will also serve as the Chairman of the House Energy Action Team in the 119th Congress, beginning January 3, 2025.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-supports-continuing-resolution-deliver-relief-producers-and", "Rep. Barry Moore supports continuing resolution to deliver relief for producers and disaster victims", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Moore released the following statement after voting in favor of the American Relief Act of 2025, a Continuing Resolution (CR) that extends government funding through March 14 and provides much-needed assistance to help American producers and communities affected by recent natural disasters.\n\n\u201cI supported this CR because it is a lifeline for producers and disaster victims, providing immediate relief at a critical moment, but the process we went through to get here is a symptom of a broken system,\u201d said Moore. \u201cThanks to President Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy, we stopped a bloated, 1,500-page bill loaded with woke, weaponized and wasteful spending and exchanged it for a 118-page bill that prioritizes Americans in need. Moving forward, we must reject backroom deals and ensure a detailed process to fund the government that actually works for the American people.\u201d\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nFunds the government at current discretionary spending levels through March 14, 2025.\n\nProvides $100 billion in supplemental emergency spending to aid states affected by natural disasters.\n\nProvides $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers dealing with crop loss, government overregulation, and market forces outside of their control.\n\nExtends current farm bill programs through September 30, 2025.\n\nExtends the National Flood Insurance Program through March 14, 2025.\n\nExtends expiring health care programs through March 31, 2025, fully offset by a reduction in the Medicare Improvement Fund. Includes the following programs:\n\nCommunity Health Centers and other public health programs.\n\nMedicare add-on payments for ambulances, certain low-volume and Medicare-dependent hospitals, and rural providers.\n\nMedicare telehealth flexibilities.\n\nDelay of scheduled Obamacare cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH).\n\nDEA scheduling authority for fentanyl-related substances.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bean-senator-ernst-join-forces-drain-swamp", "Congressman Bean, Senator Ernst Join Forces to Drain the Swamp", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Aaron Bean", "B001314", "bean.house.gov", "bean", "https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Congressional DOGE Caucus leaders, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) unveiled a bill aimed at draining the swamp. The Decentralizing and Re-organizing Agency Infrastructure Nationwide To Harness Efficient Services, Workforce Administration, and Management Practices (DRAIN THE SWAMP) Act would require nearly a third of workers to relocate outside the beltway.\n\nUpon introduction, Congressman Bean said, \u201cThe swamp is thick and deep here in Crazy Town, and I\u2019m here to drain it. It is time to remind Washington that our duty is to serve the American people. I\u2019m proud to join Senator Ernst to ensure the government works for the people, not the other way around.\u201d\n\nSenator Ernst said, \u201cMy investigations have exposed how bureaucrats have been doing just about everything besides their job during the workday. Federal employees have shown they don\u2019t want to work in Washington, and in the Christmas spirit, I am making their wish come true. Instead of keeping them bogged down in the swamp, I\u2019m working to get bureaucrats beyond the D.C. beltway to remind public servants who they work for. In addition to improving government service for all Americans, we can give taxpayers an extra Christmas gift by selling off unused and expensive office buildings.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nThe DRAIN THE SWAMP Act would authorize the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to relocate 30% of federal agency staff to places other than the metropolitan area surrounding Washington, D.C. The rest of the federal workers remaining around the capital would be required to work in person 100% of the time.\n\nAdditionally, the OMB would further be directed to work to sell the unnecessary office space created by the relocations.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bean-votes-fund-government-responsibly", "Congressman Bean Votes to Fund the Government Responsibly", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Aaron Bean", "B001314", "bean.house.gov", "bean", "https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) voted to pass H.R. 10545, House Republicans\u2019 plan to avoid a government shutdown and provide disaster relief to Americans.\n\n\u201cEarlier today, I had a productive meeting with Vice President-elect Vance and Speaker Johnson on how to deliver real results for the American people,\u201d said Congressman Bean. \u201cWe owe it to the next generation to rein in our unsustainable national debt and both President Trump and House Republicans will make the necessary reductions we promised the American people. As co-founder of the House Doge Caucus, I am focused on forcing Crazy Town to live within its means, just like families across the country. This package will clear the path for President Trump and our unified Republican leadership to keep our government open and return our nation to a path of economic prosperity.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bice.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-bice-votes-avert-government-shutdown", "Congresswoman Bice Votes to Avert a Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "OK", "Stephanie I. Bice", "B000740", "bice.house.gov", "bice", "https://bice.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.- After voting to prevent a government shutdown this evening, Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cA government shutdown would mean our servicemembers would be forced to go without pay during Christmas and the holiday season. I could not in good conscience allow that to happen. This legislation, which is similar to what I helped negotiate alongside President Trump and House Leaders, will support Americans across the country and provide necessary relief to our farmers and those who have been negatively affected by natural disasters. The fight is not over, and I will continue working alongside President Trump to enact his agenda and get our country back on track.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-senate-passes-rep-lauren-boeberts-convey-act", "U.S. Senate Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert's CONVEY Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C.-- Today, the U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s \u201cClifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act,\u201d also known as the CONVEY Act. The legislation directs the Bureau of Land Management to sell a parcel of land to Mesa County for economic development in Clifton, Colorado. Rep. Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act now heads to the White House to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cMy CONVEY Act will bring jobs to Mesa County and foster long-term economic growth on the West Slope by removing the bureaucratic red tape that has stalled this conveyance for more than six years. I thank Senator John Hickenlooper for his willingness to fight for this bill and its passage in the United States Senate and all of my colleagues in Congress for recognizing the importance of my legislation and voting in favor of it. I am also thankful for Minority Leader and former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese\u2019s work on this issue over the years, and without her efforts, this bill likely wouldn\u2019t exist. This was a longtime coming and I\u2019m thrilled that this legislation will finally be signed into law,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\u201cAfter years of work for Mesa County on this project, it is incredible to see the CONVEY Act now passed through both chambers of Congress. This investment will provide a necessary boost to the economy on the Western Slope and allow this land to be put to good use for rural Coloradans. I am deeply thankful to Congresswoman Boebert for her tireless work on this bill and to Senator Hickenlooper for ensuring the CONVEY Act passed the Senate,\" said Colorado House Republican Minority Leader and Former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese.\n\n\u201cPassing this latest hurdle is another win for Mesa County and our economy, which will benefit greatly from the CONVEY Act,\" said Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland. \"Our community needs creative opportunities for job growth and the CONVEY Act does just that. Thank you to Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for continuing her work on this bill and standing up for rural Coloradans, as well as Senator Hickenlooper for taking the lead in the U.S. Senate.\"\n\n\u201cAcquiring this land for Mesa County will be a victory for our residents and the entire Western Slope,\" said Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis. \"We are very excited to see the CONVEY Act get through the Senate and be signed into law soon. Our community is very appreciative of the work Congresswoman Boebert and Senator Hickenlooper have done on this legislation.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nFor more than six years, Mesa County has been attempting to acquire a parcel, designated for disposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), at fair market value. Despite the BLM no longer wanting the land, the federal government had consistently created barriers to prevent Mesa County from purchasing it.\n\nThe CONVEY Act instructs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer 31.1 acres, designated for disposal and deemed surplus by the federal government, to Mesa County, Colorado, for economic development in Clifton. The legislation mandates that the County compensate the federal government for the land at fair market value. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, under the custody of the Colorado Bureau of Land Management for in-state use. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Reclamation will retain ownership of 8.25 acres from the initially withdrawn parcel for specific project purposes.\n\nThe CONVEY Act was introduced on April 28, 2023. The House of Representatives passed the CONVEY Act on February 5, 2024.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://buchanan.house.gov/2024/12/buchanan-joyce-and-smucker-launch-make-america-health-again-caucus", "Buchanan, Joyce and Smucker Launch Make America Healthy Again Caucus", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Vern Buchanan", "B001260", "buchanan.house.gov", "buchanan", "https://buchanan.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, announced that he will be a founding member of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Buchanan co-founded the Caucus alongside Reps. John Joyce and Lloyd Smucker to focus on supporting Americans in living long, healthy and fulfilling lives through access to affordable, high-quality foods while improving access to primary care. Senator Roger Marshal will lead the Caucus in the Senate.\n\nThe Caucus will work closely with the incoming Trump Administration to build a stronger and healthier nation in the years ahead.\n\n\u201cThe chronic disease epidemic accounts for the vast majority of healthcare costs, disabilities and deaths in the United States,\u201d said Buchanan. \u201cI look forward to partnering with Dr. Joyce, Rep. Smucker, Sen. Marshall and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to promote healthy lifestyles and further research into the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. It\u2019s time to Make America Healthy Again.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a doctor, I recognize that healthy foods and physical activity play an important role in every American life. I look forward to working with Congressman Smucker, Senator Marshall, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and my colleagues in the House in order to advance our shared goal to make America the healthiest country in the world,\u201d said Rep. Joyce.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve spent my whole life in the Garden Spot of America. Pennsylvania\u2019s 13th and 11th congressional districts are the largest agricultural communities in the Commonwealth. Through our abundant, locally grown, healthy, fresh food, I have seen the impact that diet can have on an individual\u2019s health. In America, we have a health crisis with declining life expectancy, rising incidences of chronic diseases, and high rates of obesity. Unfortunately, too often federal policies have contributed to these alarming statistics. There is a real need to address these public health emergencies, and we must act now to pursue policies that will help Americans make more informed decisions about their health and wellness. I look forward to working with my friend and colleague Rep. John Joyce, members of the Make America Healthy Again Caucus in the House and Senate, and members of the incoming Trump administration like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advance policies to help Americans lead healthier lives,\u201d said Rep. Smucker.\n\nAdditional members of the MAHA Caucus include Reps. Brian Babin, Troy Balderson, Stephanie Bice, Diana Harshbarger, Nick Langworthy, Laurel Lee, David Rouzer, Pete Stauber and William Timmons.\n\nBuchanan has been a strong advocate for policy-centric solutions to combat the burgeoning chronic disease epidemic. In September, he chaired a House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing on investing in a healthier America and the critical role preventive medicine and healthy living play in combatting chronic disease.\n\nIn addition to being the Vice Chairman and most senior Republican on the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, Buchanan is also the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, which has broad jurisdiction over traditional Medicare, the Medicare prescription drug benefit program and Medicare Advantage.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=15295", "Carter selected to chair Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Earl L. \"Buddy\" Carter", "C001103", "buddycarter.house.gov", "buddycarter", "https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Earl L. \u201cBuddy\u201d Carter (R-GA) today was selected by Energy and Commerce Committee Chair-Elect Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to serve as Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health for the 119th Congress.\n\n\"As a pharmacist for more than forty years, I am thrilled to sit atop the Health Subcommittee for the 119th Congress under the stalwart leadership of Chair-Elect Guthrie. The goal of this subcommittee is as straightforward as it is consequential: help Americans live healthier and longer lives. We will work towards this goal, in lockstep with President Trump, to tackle our nation\u2019s chronic disease epidemic, increase price transparency, incentivize competition, combat harmful health care consolidation, fight the scourge of fentanyl, and build a health care system that puts patients before profits. Through transparency, competition, and innovation, we will Make America Healthy Again,\" said Rep. Carter.\n\n\"I look forward to working with Congressman Carter in his new role as Chair of the Subcommittee on Health. Congressman Carter\u2019s life-long work as a community pharmacist has given him the unique understanding of the challenges facing our health care system and the work Congress needs to undertake to lower health care costs for hard-working Americans and their families. Congressman Carter is focused on increasing transparency in our health care system and lowering the costs of prescription drugs by holding middlemen accountable. I look forward to working with Congressman Carter to develop conservative health solutions for the American people,\" said Chairman-Elect Guthrie.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=15303", "Carter statement on EPA approving California\u2019s gas-powered car ban", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Earl L. \"Buddy\" Carter", "C001103", "buddycarter.house.gov", "buddycarter", "https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Earl L. \u201cBuddy\u201d Carter (R-GA), Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California\u2019s waiver to implement its de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles:\n\n\u201cThe dangerously radical Biden-Harris administration is doubling down on its rush-to-green agenda that forces Americans to drive unaffordable, less reliable electric vehicles. Governments don\u2019t create markets, consumers do. California\u2019s de facto ban will have ripple effects throughout our economy, and we cannot allow a few liberal elites to decide what vehicle is best for a family in my district of South Georgia.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=15304", "Carter successfully pushes for disaster relief funds in end of year spending package", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Earl L. \"Buddy\" Carter", "C001103", "buddycarter.house.gov", "buddycarter", "https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Earl L. \u201cBuddy\u201d Carter (R-GA) successfully pushed House Leadership to include disaster relief funding in the end of year spending package, which funds the government through March 2025 and passed the House of Representatives today.\n\nThe bill includes more than $100 billion to refill the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) coffers, fund the Small Business Administration\u2019s (SBA) disaster loan program, bring financial relief to farmers and foresters, and repair highways and roads, among other priorities.\n\n\u201cHurricane Helene devastated GA-01, and everywhere I go in the district I hear stories from people who lost their home or business and have been completely hung out to dry,\u201d said Rep. Carter. \u201cFully funding FEMA and SBA\u2019s disaster relief funds, along with getting financial assistance for Georgia\u2019s number one industry, agriculture, was my top priority in this package. I am thrilled that leadership listened to states impacted by what has been a devastating hurricane season and is bringing relief to South Georgia.\u201d\n\nHighlights from the bill include:\n\n$31 billion in natural disaster aid for farmers,\n\n$29 billion for the FEMA fund,\n\n$12 billion through the Housing and Urban Development Department\u2019s Community Development Block Grant program,\n\n$8 billion to repair federal highways and roads,\n\n$356.5 million for Emergency Forest Restoration Program,\n\n$10 billion in economic assistance for farmers,\n\n$3.3 billion in state and tribal grants for water infrastructure, and\n\n$2.2 billion through the SBA\u2019s disaster loan program.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=413471", "In response to request from Monmouth and Ocean County sheriffs Smith introduces legislation to empower highly trained state law enforcement units to detect and stop drones involved in unlawful activities", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today introduced legislation that would empower highly trained state law enforcement units to detect and stop any drones involved in unlawful activities. Smith\u2019s bill\u2014the Law Against Nefarious Drones, Enforcement, Deconfliction (LANDED) Act\u2014comes in response to a request from Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy for more authorities to respond to potential threats posed by illegal drone activity amid the ongoing unusual drone sightings across New Jersey.\n\n\u201cAs swarms of unidentified drones have violated our airspace over the past month, our state law enforcement leaders have been precluded by law from taking more decisive action, leaving our highly trained officers\u2014who are on the ground and situationally aware\u2014almost completely hamstrung,\u201d said Smith.\n\n\u201cMy legislation is critically needed given the huge gaps that exist in our ability to counter unlawful drones which have been exposed by the unusual activity occurring across our state,\u201d said Smith, who announced he was drafting the new bill at a news conference he held in Seaside Heights last Saturday.\n\n\u201cWe need to ensure that law enforcement has the authorities, training, and capabilities to take quick action if needed to keep local residents safe, especially as drones continue to advance technologically and have the potential to be increasingly lethal,\u201d Smith said.\n\nSmith said the Biden Administration\u2019s frustrating lack of response to the month-long unusual drone activity in New Jersey underscores the urgent need to empower state law enforcement to address any potential immediate threats to local communities.\n\n\u201cRegrettably, the Biden Administration not only has refused to take decisive action but also has been denying and downplaying the situation that has caused so many New Jersey residents to be understandably concerned and alarmed,\u201d said Smith.\n\n\u201cNew Jersey residents should not have to live in fear while unidentified drones continue to fly over our critical infrastructure, sensitive military bases, and homes and communities,\u201d said Smith. \u201cEnough is enough.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=413472", "Smith announces winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for local middle and high school students", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for the Fourth District of New Jersey.\n\nThe annual competition hosted by Smith is aimed at promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills among middle and high school students.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Katrina Migliore, Ahren Gaikwad, and Cameron Mock from Communications High School in Wall Township for winning this year\u2019s competition with their app \u201cEco-Scan,\u201d said Smith.\n\nThe winning team was selected by a panel of judges that evaluated the app submissions from high schools across the Fourth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cAs the panel of judges noted, their innovative app combines convenience with education to help inform and encourage users to recycle,\u201d Smith said. \u201cBy simply scanning a barcode or searching in the app, users instantly have access to a ton of information about how to properly dispose of a particular item to help them make informed decisions when discarding products.\u201d\n\nMigliore, Gaikwad, and Mock shared that their inspiration behind developing the app stemmed from their experience with improper product disposal when trying to perform environmentally healthy tasks at home. The three Communications High School seniors pointed out that recycling contaminated products can exacerbate the problem by adding more infected recycling batches to landfills.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge\u2014simultaneously held in multiple congressional districts across the United States\u2014is intended for students to showcase their software app-developing skills as part of a nationwide competition administered by Members of Congress. Established in 2014, the challenge has become the largest student computer science competition in the world.\n\nMiddle and high school students from the Fourth Congressional District who are interested in participating in next year\u2019s contest should contact Congressman Smith\u2019s Toms River Office at 732-504-0567 or Middletown Office at 732-780-3035.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-issues-statement-house-passage-american-relief-act", "Ciscomani Issues Statement on House Passage of the American Relief Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Juan Ciscomani", "C001133", "ciscomani.house.gov", "ciscomani", "https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025 to keep the government open, provide relief for Americans devastated by natural disasters, and direct much-needed support to our farmers:\n\n\u201cContinuing Resolutions are never ideal,\u201d said Ciscomani. \u201cWhile no bill is perfect, the American Relief Act takes care of our farmers, provides relief for Americans devastated by recent natural disasters, and makes sure our border patrol agents, military service members, and veterans are taken care of. That being said, this week is a strong reminder that the budget process in Washington is broken. I look forward to working with President Trump and Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress to reform this process.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://crane.house.gov/2024/12/20/crane-announces-winner-of-the-2024-congressional-app-challenge/", "Crane Announces Winner of the 2024\u00a0Congressional App Challenge", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Elijah Crane", "C001132", "crane.house.gov", "crane", "https://crane.house.gov/media/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Recently, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced Skanda \u201cJai\u201d McCabe as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona\u2019s 2nd Congressional District.\n\nJai is currently a 10th Grader at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ, and he is our winner for the second year in a row. He built his first gaming computer when he was 11 years old and is passionate about coding, programming, and hardware development. He plans on utilizing his gifts to become a computer engineer.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Jai McCabe for winning the Congressional App Challenge for the second year in a row,\u201d said Rep. Crane. \u201cHis skills and work ethic are commendable, and I look forward to seeing him in Washington, D.C. soon!\u201d\n\nJai\u2019s app, Galago, adapts the keyboard to the hand to increase typing speed and comfort, almost entirely eliminating pain as a result.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially since the program\u2019s inception.\n\nMost students who win this challenge are just learning how to code a fully functioning app from start to finish.\n\nAs the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, Jai will receive the following:\n\nRecognition: Rep. Eli Crane and the Congressional App Challenge community will officially recognize the achievement. The winning app will be:\n\nDisplayed in the US Capitol Building for one year\n\nFeatured on House.gov for one year\n\nFeatured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us\n\nCertificate of Achievement: A formal certificate acknowledging the victory in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge will be presented by the office of Rep. Eli Crane.\n\n#HouseofCode: The winner will be invited to attend #HouseofCode, located at the US Capitol Building, and will take place in April 2025.\n\nARTS Act Copyright Waiver: The winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge is entitled to have their registration fees waived if they elect to copyright their creation.\n\nTo learn more about the Congressional App Challenge, click here.\n\nBe on the lookout for information regarding next year\u2019s competition.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-votes-for-economic-aid-for-arkansas-farmers", "Rep. Crawford Votes for Economic Aid for Arkansas Farmers", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AR", "Eric A. \"Rick\" Crawford", "C001087", "crawford.house.gov", "crawford", "https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov)\n\nRep. Crawford Votes for Economic Aid for Arkansas Farmers\n\n12/20/2024\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025 on Friday.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://crenshaw.house.gov/2024/12/rep-crenshaw-helps-secure-hurricane-and-federally-declared-disaster-funding", "Rep. Crenshaw Helps Secure Hurricane and Federally-Declared Disaster Funding", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Dan Crenshaw", "C001120", "crenshaw.house.gov", "crenshaw", "https://crenshaw.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Crenshaw issued a statement on the bipartisan government funding bill that includes more than $100 billion in disaster relief for states and communities hit by natural disasters, including Texas during Hurricane Beryl and the Houston Derecho:\n\n\u201cFunding that provides critical resources for my constituents in Harris and Montgomery County as they continue to recover from the impact of Beryl and the Houston Derecho is one of my main priorities,\u201d said Rep. Crenshaw. \u201cI'm proud to have worked alongside my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this funding approved.\u201d\n\nWhile specific funding levels for states and communities will be based on need, the legislation approves the following funding nationally:\n\nNatural Resources Conservation Service \u2013 $920 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program for debris removal, watershed stabilization, and cleanup efforts related to recent natural disasters.\n\nFood and Nutrition Service \u2013 $25 million in infrastructure funds for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to assist food banks damaged by natural disasters.\n\nEconomic Development Assistance Programs \u2013 $1.5 billion for economic development assistance to communities impacted by tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters occurring in 2023 and 2024.\n\nArmy Corps \u2013 $1.5 billion for the Corps of Engineers for rehabilitation and repairs needed due to natural disasters, to expedite studies and projects to reduce the risks of future disasters, and to address water infrastructure needs due to disasters.\n\nSmall Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans Program \u2013 $2.2 billion to support the subsidy needs of SBA disaster loans to small businesses and individuals, including funding for the SBA Office of Inspector General for audits and reviews of disaster loans.\n\nU. S. Coast Guard \u2013 $312.7 million for the response to disasters, including the hurricanes, and to make repairs to shore facilities and aids to navigation.\n\nFederal Emergency Management Agency, Disaster Relief Fund \u2013 $29 billion for response, recovery, and mitigation activities related to Presidentially declared major disasters. Includes a $4 million transfer to DHS\u2019s Office of Inspector General for oversight activities related to the funds.\n\nGovernment Accountability Office \u2013 $10 million to support audits and investigations related to disasters declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.\n\nFederal Highway Administration \u2013 $8.1 billion for the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program to reimburse states for highway and bridge repairs.\n\nCommunity Planning and Development Fund \u2013 $12 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program to help local, state, and Tribal governments recover from Presidentially declared disasters.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongressman Crenshaw has been pushing for federal assistance since both Hurricane Beryl and the Houston Derecho hit the 2nd District. For months, the Congressman has worked with Congressional leadership and appropriators to deliver on the $100 billion appropriation.\n\nOn July 8, 2024, Congressman Crenshaw released a resource page for constituents impacted by Beryl.\n\nLater in July and August, 2024, Congressman Crenshaw provided additional information on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan resources.\n\nOn October 3, 2024, Congressman Crenshaw joined a bipartisan Texas Delegation letter to Congressional Leadership on the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho, and the urgent need to pass an appropriations package to support constituents affected by the disasters.\n\nOn December 20, 2024, Congress passed critical disaster aid legislation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2347", "Continuing Resolution Passes, Maintains Critical Block Grant Aid for South Texas Farmers Secured by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Monica De La Cruz", "D000594", "delacruz.house.gov", "delacruz", "https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced Friday that the Continuing Resolution (CR), which passed the House tonight, maintains language to fund critical block grants to provide economic relief for South Texas farmers. This measure will address significant economic losses caused by Mexico's ongoing failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.\n\n\"South Texas farmers have endured immense hardships due to Mexico's continued violations of the 1944 Water Treaty,\" said Congresswoman De La Cruz. \"Securing and maintaining these block grants was a top priority because our agricultural producers urgently need this support to recover and rebuild. This victory ensures they have the resources to overcome the challenges caused by Mexico\u2019s treaty violations and continue to thrive. This helps our local farmers and is a win for Texas and the entire nation.\"\n\nThe block grants allow the Secretary of Agriculture to provide targeted economic aid to agricultural producers in South Texas. These grants reflect provisions of Congresswoman De La Cruz's South Texas Agricultural Assistance Act, introduced in November, which directed similar relief to mitigate the impact of Mexico's failure to meet its treaty-mandated water deliveries.\n\nUnder the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico is required to deliver a set amount of water to the United States. Persistent noncompliance has led to severe water shortages for farmers in South Texas, devastating crops, costing jobs, and threatening the local economy. Key agricultural sectors, including citrus growers and sugar producers, have been hit particularly hard.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://dunn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=467", "Congressman Dunn Tapped to Serve as Vice Chair of Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Neal P. Dunn", "D000628", "dunn.house.gov", "dunn", "https://dunn.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released the following statement after being asked to serve as the Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. The Health Subcommittee is the primary Congressional body responsible for healthcare policy and conducts oversight of the vast American healthcare system.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to serve as Vice Chair of the crucial Health Subcommittee and am grateful for the confidence placed in me by Chairman-elect Guthrie,\u201d said Congressman Dunn. \u201cI look forward to collaborating with the Chairman-elect and the entire Health Subcommittee to deliver on the promises we\u2019ve made to the American people and improve public health across our nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Congressman Dunn on being selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Health. Congressman Dunn\u2019s dedication as a surgeon for over 35 years has given him the necessary experience to tackle the issues facing the healthcare system head on. Congressman Dunn has focused on increasing transparency in our healthcare system while also lowering costs for everyday Americans. His commitment to ensuring Americans have access to high quality care at prices they can afford make him the perfect man for the job. I look forward to working with Congressman Dunn to develop health solutions for the American people,\u201d said Chairman-Elect Guthrie.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/edwards-helps-billions-disaster-supplemental-funding-pass-us-house", "Edwards helps billions of disaster supplemental funding pass U.S. House", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed supplemental disaster funding, which was included in the continuing resolution funding the federal government until March 14, 2025.\n\nThe supplemental disaster funding contains $110 billion, billions of which will directly help Western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene recover and rebuild.\n\nEdwards said, \u201cAs a member of the House Appropriations Committee, my priority upon returning to Washington following Hurricane Helene was to draft a framework for disaster funding to help Western North Carolinians recover from the worst natural disaster to hit our mountains.\n\n\u201cThe citizens of Western North Carolina pulled together in such monumental ways to help one another, and now these additional funds will help folks across North Carolina\u2019s 11th District rebuild communities and put our lives back together.\n\n\u201cJust as I have helped funding for disaster relief pass the U.S. House to aid folks in our mountains, I will continue to advocate for the needs of our district in the long road to recovery ahead.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5791", "Rep. Estes Votes for Farmers, Calls for Change in Washington", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for a nearly identical Continuing Resolution (CR) to the one he voted for yesterday that keeps the government open, extends provisions for farmers and provides disaster relief to victims across the country. Today's bill passed 366-34, and follows a previous CR adamantly opposed by Rep. Estes that never made it to the House floor, as well as the CR that failed yesterday.\n\n\"This week is a reminder that the appropriations and funding process in D.C. is broken \u2013 while the House made progress this year by passing five of 12 appropriations bills, the Democrat-led Senate passed none, leading us once again into government-wide Christmastime funding gridlock,\" said Rep. Estes. \"A CR is not a good way to run the greatest country on earth, but this bill does support our Kansas farmers and is far better than the 1,500-plus page Washington wish list that I and many Kansans soundly rejected earlier this week. A new administration begins in a month, and today's CR is a stopgap bill that allows us to get to Republican majorities in the House, Senate and White House so that we can address Washington's out-of-control spending.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-deliver-relief-iowa-farmers-secures-disaster-assistance-storm", "Feenstra Votes to Deliver Relief to Iowa Farmers, Secures Disaster Assistance for Storm-Ravaged Communities", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after voting to deliver relief for Iowa farmers and secure disaster assistance for storm-ravaged communities:\n\n\u201cToday, I stood with President Trump to deliver relief for our farmers, extend the Farm Bill, and help our communities recover from this year\u2019s devastating floods and tornadoes. On my 36 County Tour, I repeatedly heard from families, farmers, and small business owners who needed support to get back on their feet \u2014 and this legislation delivers that assistance. I look forward to working with President Trump to pass our conservative budget priorities, cut wasteful spending, and make government more efficient.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fleischmann.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-fleischmann-statement-on-government-funding", "Chairman Fleischmann Statement on Government Funding", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Charles J. \"Chuck\" Fleischmann", "F000459", "fleischmann.house.gov", "fleischmann", "https://fleischmann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cTennesseans and Americans deserve a government that functions properly and is open. Democracy and representative government can be messy at times, but when we debate and air our differences openly and honestly, the end result is always the best for the American People. Throughout this week, I have been involved in negotiations with my colleagues to keep our government open and provide essential aid for our farmers and Tennesseans affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. I am glad that we passed a reasonable, responsible bill that delivers for the American People. Now it's time for the Senate to follow the House's lead and pass our bill.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-flood-votes-keep-our-government-working-people", "Rep. Flood Votes to Keep Our Government Working for the People", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the passage of the \u201cAmerican Relief Act,\u201d which funds the federal government until early next year.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote to keep Washington working for the people is a win for Nebraska\u2019s hardworking families, farmers, and communities. This measure includes critical ag programs and ensures that active-duty military service members get paid through the holidays. While I\u2019m disappointed year-round E15 was not included in the final measure, I\u2019ll keep fighting for it as we enter the next Congress. I commend our House Republican leadership for their tireless efforts to unite Members and keep our government running, despite the political games of Congressional Democrats and President Biden. I urge the Senate to act quickly to ensure our government continues serving the American people through the holiday season.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fong.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vince-fongs-statement-house-passage-american-relief-act-2025", "Rep. Vince Fong\u2019s Statement on House Passage of the American Relief Act, 2025", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CA", "Vince Fong", "F000480", "fong.house.gov", "fong", "https://fong.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) issued the following statement after the House passed the American Relief Act, 2025 by a vote of 366-34-1.\n\n\u201cIt bears repeating that this last-minute funding mess is a direct result of Senator Schumer and the Senate refusing to pass any appropriations bills this year. Having to respond to hurricanes and agricultural relief, House Republicans worked with incoming President-elect Trump to take necessary action. Efforts will continue to achieve additional savings, more economic growth, and the elimination of wasteful spending with a new Administration and Republican majorities in the House and Senate in the new year. I look forward to continuing to partner with the Trump-Vance Administration in tackling our nation\u2019s most pressing challenges.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fulcher.house.gov/2024/12/20/id-0129f2dc-e809-4821-b6ac-120c6ba44242/", "Congressman Fulcher on CR Vote", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Russ Fulcher", "F000469", "fulcher.house.gov", "fulcher", "https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nCONTACT: Christiann\u00e9 Allen, Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov\n\nCONTACT: Marisa Melton, Marisa.Melton@mail.house.gov\n\nCongressman Fulcher on CR Vote\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher issued the following statement after voting against the revised American Relief Act, 2025:\n\n\u201cI voted against today\u2019s Continuing Resolution because while it is legislation with good intent, it ultimately sends an invoice to future generations of Americans in the staggering amount of $110 billion for policy expenditures that could have been\u2014and should have been\u2014offset by spending cuts in other areas,\u201d said Congressman Fulcher. \u201cCongress must return to single subject spending bills to reign in wasteful government spending and restore fiscal sanity. I look forward to working with the incoming Trump administration to do just that come January 20.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-votes-american-relief-act", "Garbarino Votes For The American Relief Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Andrew R. Garbarino", "G000597", "garbarino.house.gov", "garbarino", "https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R.10545, the American Relief Act of 2025 which would extend government funding through March 14th, 2025. Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cA government shutdown is bad for the American people, plain and simple. While I am frustrated by the absence of 9/11 health funding and other important provisions that were included in the initial CR, I voted for the final package to keep the government open for the next three months, prevent a lapse in government resources, and ensure that our troops, border patrol agents, and tens of thousands of federal employees living on Long Island would not have to go without pay over the holidays. There continues to be widespread bipartisan and bicameral support for preventing impending cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program, and I remain confident in our ability to secure a path forward in the next Congress.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8686", "Gosar Statement on Senate Passage of Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Legislation", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul A. Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", "gosar", "https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul Gosar issued the following statement after the Senate passed H.R. 7365, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar that would provide expedited security screening under the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program to severely injured or disabled veterans free of charge:\n\n\u201cI am very pleased that my bipartisan and common-sense bill passed the Senate expeditiously and will now be sent to Mr. Biden\u2019s desk for signature and enactment.\n\nNo American veteran, particularly disabled veterans, should be hassled at our airports. With successful passage in the Senate, the VETS Safe Travel Act is one step closer to becoming law,\u201d stated Congressman Gosar.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongressman Gosar introduced the VETS Safe Travel Act on February 15, 2024 and the legislation successfully passed the House of Representatives on December 10, 2024. On December 19, 2024, the legislation passed the Senate in an expedited procedure requiring unanimous consent.\n\nUnder the VETS Safe Travel Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs would certify that a veteran is severely injured and therefore eligible to apply for the TSA PreCheck program free of charge. TSA would process the veteran\u2019s application, granting access to TSA PreCheck program provided they successfully pass the necessary background check and interview process.\n\nUsing information from the Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 325,000 veterans would become eligible for this free PreCheck screening program.\n\nSupported by:\n\nWounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Blinded Veterans Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Operation Second Chance, Inc., Unified Arizona Veterans, Texas Coalition of Veteran Organizations, and Veterans Airlift Command.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-favor-america-relief-act-2024", "Hageman Votes in Favor of the America Relief Act of 2024", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced her support for the America Relief Act of 2024, the latest Continuing Resolution (CR), a critical step forward in delivering real results for the American people and setting the stage for the Republican trifecta in 2025.\n\nInitially, the bill was no CR at all\u2014just a bloated omnibus package stuffed with Democrat-led poison pills and reckless spending that prioritized leftist activist political agendas over the needs of American families. But through strategic collaboration with House Republicans, these wasteful provisions were removed, handing the Republican-controlled Congress a clean slate to begin rolling back harmful regulations and working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce government waste.\n\nWith this bill, Republicans now have the opportunity to take back control of the nation's spending and focus on the policies that truly matter to American families, instead of being bogged down by the unnecessary and politically motivated waste of the Biden-Harris Administration. In addition to these crucial reforms, the America Relief Act prevents the expiration of the Farm Bill and brings over $100 million in relief for Wyoming\u2019s farmers and ranchers who faced devastating wildfires and droughts this year.\n\nCongresswoman Hageman stated, \u201cI refused to support the first version of this bill, and so did many of my colleagues, because it looked more like a liberal\u2019s Christmas list than a continuing resolution. It was a bloated Democrat-driven spending spree with leftist political agendas at its core. We eliminated wasteful provisions to keep the government open without caving to those boondoggles. This is a win for Wyoming, and a win for the American people. We\u2019ve set the stage to roll back harmful regulations in 2025, cut wasteful spending, and ensure the priorities you voted for on November 5th take center stage in the new year.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe initial \u201cCR\u201d was a 1,547 omnibus that, among other things, included a one-year reauthorization of the Global Engagement Center, a Biden-Harris project that promoted the censorship of Americans on social media. It also included billions in grants and funding for progressive pet projects and, by waiving important budgeting requirements, would have hamstrung $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction. The final CR, the America Relief Act of 2024, removes these toxic provisions entirely, keeps the government open, and gives the Republican trifecta a strong foundation for 2025.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6B9BF71B-7F07-42F2-A5DA-70FA67B2A7AA", "Congressman Rogers Voted for the American Relief Act of 2025", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Avoiding a Government Shutdown & Supplying Disaster Relief\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) voted for the American Relief Act to extend federal government funding through March 14, 2025, avoiding a government shutdown during the holidays. The bill prioritizes disaster relief funds and extends relief for farmers for one year.\n\n\u201cAs we look forward to the new year, a new Republican-led Congress and a new Trump/Vance Administration in the White House, this bill paves the way for our new leaders to be a part of the process to secure critical federal funding for the country through 2025. This bill isn\u2019t perfect, but our nation has a multitude of pressing needs that require additional funding, including disaster relief from recent deadly storms and helping our farmers who have experienced devastating losses. When the new Congress is sworn into office in January, we will need to hit the ground running,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cIt is the duty of Congress to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. A government shutdown would be reckless for our economy, our military, our federal workers and our global posture.\u201d\n\nThe American Relief Act extends vital health care services, including DEA scheduling authority for fentanyl-related substances and funds for special diabetes programs and community health centers. It extends Medicare payments and provides for the Medicare improvement fund. The bill also provides for child and family services programs, rural development disaster assistance and emergency food assistance.\n\nThe final package sets aside $110 billion for disaster relief and $30 billion in emergency aid for American farmers. It does not include a two-year suspension of the debt limit or a pay raise for members of Congress.\n\nThe bill passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.\n\nClick here to read the American Relief Act of 2025.\n\nClick here to read a summary of the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/congressman-richard-hudson-named-chair-of-energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-on", "Congressman Richard Hudson Named Chair of Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) was named Chairman of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology for the 119th Congress by E&C Committee Chairman-Elect, Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY).\n\n\"I am honored to lead the Communications and Technology Subcommittee,\" said Congressman Hudson. \"As chairman, I look forward to working with President Donald Trump, Chairman-Elect Brett Guthrie, and members of the committee to advance strong, commonsense policies that promote innovation, streamline federal regulations, and bridge the digital divide. Together, we will deliver real results for the American people.\"\n\n\"I look forward to working with Congressman Hudson in his role as Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Richard's expertise will help propel our country into the next generation economy. Under Congressman Hudson's leadership, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will close the digital divide for rural America, affirm U.S. leadership in next generation telecommunication networks, and protect our critical communications infrastructure from adversarial attacks,\" said Chairman-Elect Guthrie.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://issa.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-issa-introduces-landmark-legislation-stop-misuse-ai-generated", "Congressman Issa Introduces Landmark Legislation to Stop the Misuse of AI-Generated Digital Replicas", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CA", "Darrell Issa", "I000056", "issa.house.gov", "issa", "https://issa.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, introduced the Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA), landmark legislation to protect the voice, image, and likeness of individuals from being used commercially in unauthorized ways. He is joined by Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chairman of the House Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and Congressman Ben Cline (VA-6), a member of both the Subcommittee and the Task Force.\n\n\u201cAs AI continues its integration into every facet of our lives, its inherent perils and potential become more evident by the day,\u201d said Rep. Issa. \u201cPADRA ensures that innovators and creators can protect their voice, image, and likeness from unauthorized use and establishes a new and better way to keep and defend what inherently belongs to each of us.\u201d\n\nThis bill represents a crucial step toward safeguarding personal identity in the age of AI and defines a baseline of federally recognized protections against clear misuses of digital replicas.\n\nSpecifically, PADRA will:\n\nFor the first time under federal law, target the commercial misuse of digital replicas of individuals\u2019 identifying characteristics, such as their likeness or voice.\n\nProtect the public from the deceptive use of digital replicas to confuse consumers about an individual\u2019s endorsement or affiliation with a product, service, or other commercial activity.\n\nAdapt and strengthen existing trademark law under the Lanham Act, minimizing uncertainty about scope, process, and court interpretation by utilizing well-understood regimes for remedies, jurisdiction and evidentiary issues.\n\nEmpower individuals to enforce their own rights against bad actors without the need for new federal government authority or bureaucracy, imposing essentially no costs to U.S. taxpayers and avoiding burdensome regulations that would hinder U.S. innovation or competitiveness in AI technology.\n\nPADRA embodies the culmination of Rep. Issa\u2019s work on the issue of digital replica misuse with AI technology in the 118th Congress as Chairman of the Subcommittee and a senior member of the AI Task Force. This introduction is a critical step toward the important work that will continue at the start of the next Congress.\n\n\u201cWith the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence, we are witnessing an alarming increase in the use of digital replicas to mislead consumers,\u201d Congressman Ben Cline said. \u201cThe use of deepfakes to mislead the public, as seen with figures like Tom Hanks and Lainey Wilson, is completely unacceptable. That\u2019s why I am proud to support the Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA). This vital legislation empowers individuals to protect their identities and holds offenders accountable for their deceitful actions. We must continue to combat this growing threat and ensure the integrity of our digital landscape.\"\n\n\u201cThe introduction of the Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act is a crucial step toward protecting Americans from the misuse of fraudulent digital replicas, safeguarding both individual identity and consumer trust,\u201d said Rep. Obernolte. \u201cPADRA strikes the right balance by proposing a robust federal framework that prevents exploitation, supports victims, and preserves our First Amendment rights. In a rapidly changing digital age, this bill ensures that innovation does not come at the cost of integrity or personal freedom.\u201d\n\nThe bill text can be found here.\n\nWhat Industry Leaders and Other Stakeholders Are Saying About PADRA:\n\nScott Belsky, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Design & Emerging Products, Adobe\n\n\u201cCongressman Issa\u2019s Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA) is a critical step in ensuring the responsible use of AI-generated content. Adobe has been advocating for a federal anti-impersonation right that can help protect creators and combat bad actors who use AI to mimic an artist\u2019s style for commercial gain. We all share a responsibility to ensure this technology is developed and deployed in a way that benefits everyone and are encouraged by the momentum around thoughtful legislative solutions like PADRA, which aims to address the commercial misuse of AI and safeguard the intellectual property of the creative community. We believe that solutions work best when they are built off of input from the community they are intended to protect, and Adobe remains committed to advocating for policies that support artists and empower them to thrive in the age of AI.\u201d\n\nBusiness Software Alliance\n\n\"BSA urges Congress to take steps against the spread of unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas that harm artists, performers, and other creators. BSA commends Congressman Issa for introducing the Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA), which advances the debate over how best to ensure that every artist, performer, and creator is protected under federal law from unfair acts of digital replication.\"\n\nMitch Glazier, Chairman and CEO of RIAA\n\n\u201cWe thank Chairman Issa for his commitment to protecting artists against the use of digital replicas that steal their voice and likeness for false product endorsements and other trademark violations. We look forward to working with him in the new Congress to improve protections while preserving current Federal and State trademark statutes that protect consumers against harmful deep fakes. These protections, along with those in the NO FAKES Act, will support and recognize ethical AI development, while preventing real harm.\u201d\n\nMotion Picture Association\n\n\u201cThe Motion Picture Association appreciates Congressman Issa\u2019s effort to combat deceptive uses of digital replicas with the Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA). The misuse of highly realistic depictions of an individual\u2019s image, voice, and likeness can confuse and deceive consumers. We look forward to working with Congressman Issa on the important goal of protecting Americans from such marketplace harms, while preserving the First Amendment rights of filmmakers, journalists, and other creators.\u201d\n\nDr. Richard James Burgess, President and CEO, A2IM (American Association of Independent Music)\n\n\u201cIndependent labels invest decades in developing artists\u2019 unique brands and fanbases\u2014assets generative AI can exploit with disturbing ease. PADRA, introduced by Chairman Issa, addresses critical issues around responsible AI use. Misleading fakes not only mimic voice and likeness but also the distinct artistic essence of an artist\u2019s work, and this bill breaks new ground with recognition of that truth. A2IM looks forward to working next Congress on bills like PADRA and the NO FAKES Act to safeguard creators and ensure fairness in the digital age.\u201d\n\nSongwriters of North America\n\n\u201cThe Songwriters of North America applaud Congressman Issa\u2019s leadership on bringing the complicated discussion surrounding AI to the forefront on Capitol Hill. Creators need guardrails to help respect and protect our work in the digital age. The Protecting Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA) is an important step to help ensure responsible behavior around the fair and authorized use of our music.\u201d\n\nAmerican Society for Collective Rights Licensing\n\n\u201cThe American Society for Collective Rights Licensing, Inc., (ASCRL), is the largest visual materials trade organization in the United States, representing over 50,000 illustrators and photographers with published works. ASCRL wishes to thank you and your staff for the important work being done with the preventing Abuse of Digital Replica's Act (PADRA).\u201d\n\nProfessional Photographers of America\n\n\u201cThe Professional Photographers of America (PPA) join in supporting \u201cThe Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act\u201d (PADRA) and look forward to working with Chairman Issa and the Committee to protect professional photographers and other small creators from abuses caused by the scraping of their images through Generative AI. On behalf of PPA\u2019s 35,000 professional photographer members, we thank the Chairman for his leadership at this crucial time when Generative AI is threatening the very livelihood of visual artists.\u201d\n\nConcept Art Association\n\n\u201cConcept Art Association is pleased to support PADRA. With fraudulent digital replicas on the rise, due to the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (genAI); artists and consumers everywhere are being bamboozled by a tidal wave of swindling and deception. Advancing the interests of and ability for Americans everywhere, including those in the creative industries, to assert their rights is not only essential, but a moral imperative if we are to protect the lifeblood of American ingenuity.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/kelly-supports-short-term-funding-measure-keep-government-open-provide", "Kelly supports short-term funding measure to keep government open, provide disaster relief, support farmers", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Mike Kelly", "K000376", "kelly.house.gov", "kelly", "https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) supported the continuing resolution, which funds the federal government into March 2025, provides more than $100 billion in disaster relief aid and aid for farmers, and extends Farm Bill provisions.\n\n\"Congress has a responsibility to keep government's lights on and its doors open for the American people, and that's what this legislation does,\" Rep. Kelly said. \"This legislation also allows us to take care of the Americans who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene and other tragic natural disasters. This funding is critical, especially during the Christmas season. I look forward to working with President Trump in 2025 to make America great again -- again!\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2024/12/lahood-announces-winner-of-the-2024-congressional-app-challenge", "LaHood Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced today that a team of four students - Saaketh Bhojanam, Sohum Mehta, Abhilash Polu, and Sonit Sahoo - from the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy have won this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge (CAC) in Illinois\u2019 16th Congressional District. The team developed an application called \u201cBiteSense,\u201d using Python as their programming language. BiteSense photographs insect bites and uses AI to identify and provide treatment advice for the bite.\n\n\u201cMy office has been proud to host the Congressional App Challenge for the past 9 years to encourage students in the 16th Congressional District to pursue their passion in STEM fields,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cEach year, I have been amazed by the talent of our students and the creativity of the applications they put together to solve real-world problems. Congratulations to Saaketh, Sohum, Abhilash, and Sonit, and thank you to all the students who participated this year!\u201d\n\nThe winning group will receive an invitation to demonstrate their application in Washington, D.C., have their application featured on the House of Representatives website, www.house.gov, and receive a copyright fee waiver provided through the Arts Act. A video link to the winning group\u2019s application can be found here.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Since its inception in 2015, the Challenge has grown to become the largest student computer science competition in the United States, with the 2024 Congressional App Challenge setting multiple records. This year\u2019s CAC included the participation of 12,682 students and a total of 3,881 original applications submitted from districts across the United States.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-votes-prevent-government-shutdown", "LaLota Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nick LaLota", "L000598", "lalota.house.gov", "lalota", "https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting in favor of the American Relief Act to keep the federal government funded and open for the people until March 14th, 2025.\n\n\"Yesterday, I joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in passing the American Relief Act, which keeps the government open while providing critical support for our troops, safeguarding Social Security, and ensuring millions of Americans have access to essential healthcare. The bill also delivers much-needed aid to our nation's farmers and disaster-stricken states,\" said LaLota. \"Looking ahead, Congress must address the nation\u2019s growing debt and deficit, while prioritizing key New York spending needs, including securing supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program to prevent an expected shortfall in October 2027.\"\n\nTo read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe American Relief Act includes several of LaLota\u2019s priorities:\n\nProvides $100 billion in supplemental emergency spending to aid states affected by natural disasters;\n\n$5.7 billion to support the submarine industrial base and ensure our military remains the greatest fighting force in the world;\n\nExtends the National Flood Insurance Program through March 14th, 2025; and\n\nExtends expiring health care programs through March 31st, 2025, including Community Health Centers, Medicare telehealth, and DEA scheduling authority for fentanyl-related substances and delays scheduled cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH).\n\nLaLota has consistently voiced his opposition to government shutdowns and has voted to keep the government open while working for the people at every opportunity.\n\nIn October 2023, LaLota introduced the Troops Before Politicians Act, which mandates pay suspension for Members of Congress when pay is suspended for Servicemembers. LaLota is a cosponsor of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would require that if appropriations work is not done on time, all Members of Congress must stay in Washington, D.C., and work until the spending bills are completed.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-votes-pass-american-relief-act", "Congressman Langworthy Votes to Pass the American Relief Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicholas A. Langworthy", "L000600", "langworthy.house.gov", "langworthy", "https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act:\n\n\u201cToday, I proudly voted to pass the American Relief Act, standing with President Trump to keep our government open, ensure our Troops continue receiving their paychecks, support our hardworking and financially strained farmers, and provide disaster relief to communities devastated by hurricanes.\n\nI remain committed to expanding access to telehealth services and pursuing much-needed reforms to hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers accountable, ensuring lower prescription drug costs for all Americans.\n\nAs we approach 2025, I am focused on delivering real results for the people of New York\u2019s 23rd District and advancing President Trump\u2019s America First agenda to secure a brighter future for our nation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3557", "Representative Lawler Issues Statement on Passage of House Continuing Resolution Averting Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Michael Lawler", "L000599", "lawler.house.gov", "lawler", "https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Lawler issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the American Relief Act, which funds the government through March and provides $110 billion in much-needed disaster relief for Americans.\n\n\"I have said for the entirety of the 118th Congress that shutting down the government was out of the question and would inflict unnecessary pain on the American people,\" said Congressman Lawler. \"That's why I have been working with my colleagues day and night all week to ensure that we completed our work ahead of tonight's deadline. The continuing resolution we just passed keeps the government open and funded through March. It also provides much-needed disaster relief and farm aid that the American people have been counting on. While it does not include key provisions I fought for, including a provision to fix the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) funding formula, PBM reform, and outbound controls, these bipartisan provisions will be top priorities in the 119th Congress and I will work with my colleagues in both parties to ensure they get done. Tonight we kept our commitment to the American people and avoided the unnecessary calamity and pain that a government shutdown would inflict on the American people.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 8864, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"chamber\" = :p0 and \"party\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "House", "p1": "Republican", "p2": "2024"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", 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