{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", party = \"Republican\" and year = 2025 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bean-another-great-year-fighting-northeast-floridians", "Congressman Bean: Another Great Year of Fighting for Northeast Floridians", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Aaron Bean", "B001314", "bean.house.gov", "bean", "https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 U.S. Congressman Bean (FL-04) led the fight in the House this year to deliver pro\u2011growth, pro\u2011jobs, and pro\u2011freedom policies that strengthen the economy for working families and put America First.\n\nReflecting on the past year, Congressman Bean said, \u201c2025 has been nothing short of historic, and it is the honor of my lifetime to serve as Northeast Florida\u2019s Congressman in our nation\u2019s capital. As we look toward the new year, rest assured I will continue working every day to grow our economy, defend our freedoms, lower costs for hardworking Northeast Floridians, and hold Crazy Town accountable. I\u2019ll keep fighting to put the Fourth District first.\u201d\n\nCongressman Bean\u2019s 2025 Highlights:\n\nSIGNED INTO LAW: Working Families Tax Cut landmark legislation to lock in permanent tax cuts that shield families, seniors, and small businesses from rising costs.\n\nSIGNED INTO LAW: Rescissions Act of 2025 to rescind $9 billion in unnecessary, wasteful federal funds identified by DOGE.\n\nHOUSE PASSED: 404 Permitting Act Amendment to protect the ability of states, like Florida, to continue their state 404 Permitting Programs.\n\nHOUSE PASSED: TRACE Act to ensure parents know how foreign funding is impacting their child\u2019s classroom and to keep foreign nations from reaching America\u2019s youth.\n\nHOUSE PASSED: Claiming Age Clarity Act to clarify age-based eligibility rules for federal benefits, like Social Security, to reduce confusion and delays.\n\nINTRODUCED: LEO K9 Protection Act to strengthen penalties for harming law\u2011enforcement K9s and enhance protections for police working dogs.\n\nINTRODUCED: Apples to Apples Comparison Act to ensure consumers have accurate data when deciding between Medicare Advantage (MA) and Fee-for-Service (FFS) for their healthcare coverage.\n\nINTRODUCED: FSA\u2011HRA Act to expand flexibility for families to use tax-advantaged savings accounts for health-related expenses.\n\nINTRODUCED: PROMPT Act to ensure Medicare beneficiaries receive timely, clear information about their services and costs.\n\nINTRODUCED: We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act to require regular reporting on Medicare and Medicaid fraud to protect taxpayer dollars.\n\nINTRODUCED: More Affordable Care (MACA) Act to expand access to lower\u2011cost health\u2011care options for families and small businesses.\n\nIn addition, Congressman Bean\u2019s office returned $8,312,262 to constituents this year through casework and assistance with federal agencies \u2014 delivering real results for families across Northeast Florida.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-new-year-statement-0", "Congressman Flood's New Year Statement", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "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 released a statement ahead of the New Year holiday, which is celebrated on Thursday, January 1st.\n\n\u201cThe New Year is a time for both reflection and renewal. As Americans and as Nebraskans, we have much to be thankful for as we turn the page and enter 2026. Our economy continues to grow, our communities enjoy great peace and prosperity, and, thanks to American leadership, a number of significant conflicts abroad have been concluded. In the new year, Congress will continue working to protect the American Dream for our hardworking families, helping them find new great opportunities, lower energy costs, make homeownership affordable, and much more. Mandi, the boys, and I wish everyone a happy New Year. May God continue to bless the Good Life and may God bless the United States of America.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://jasonsmith.house.gov/2025/12/31/smith-delivers-rural-health-funding-for-missouri-communities/", "Smith Delivers Rural Health Funding for Missouri Communities", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Jason Smith", "S001195", "jasonsmith.house.gov", "jasonsmith", "https://jasonsmith.house.gov/category/press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $216,276,818 grant to the state of Missouri to expand access to health care in rural communities from the Rural Health Transformation Program that was created as part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill that Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) co-authored. Since passage of the Bill, Congressman Smith (MO-08) personally contacted both HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz to ensure rural communities in Missouri receive desperately needed funding, particularly in southeast and south-central Missouri.\n\nCongressman Smith said, \u201cAccess to care is the biggest issue facing working families in Missouri, which is why I made funding rural health care such a top priority in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The Rural Health Transformation Program is a foundational piece of a broader Republican effort to prioritize working families in rural communities across the country. Sixty million Americans \u2014 roughly 20 percent of our nation\u2019s population \u2014 live in rural communities that lack sufficient access to quality, affordable health care. This funding will help fund greatly expanded health care access, better training and retention for health professionals, and new innovations to fight the chronic disease epidemic. This effort will dramatically improve the delivery of health care in rural communities that currently suffer from a disproportionate level of mortality when compared to their urban counterparts \u2014 including heightened cancer and maternal mortality rates, alongside the closure of hospitals like the twelve that have shut down in Missouri over the past decade. I applaud the Trump Administration for recognizing this once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the health and well-being of America\u2019s rural communities. Now I will work hand-in-hand with our state\u2019s leaders to ensure this funding is used to create sustainable, long-lasting changes that improve the quality of life for Missouri residents through improved health access.\u201d\n\nCongressman Smith, alongside members of the Missouri delegation, sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax, and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson highlighting the importance of the RHTP program to Missouri\u2019s rural communities and asking officials to incorporate key policies in their application.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/lahood-announces-winner-and-runner-up-of-the-2025-congressional-app-challenge", "LaHood Announces Winner and Runner-up of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "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 Kavi Praanesh of Dunlap High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois' 16th District. Kavi developed an application titled \"MeloCognia,\" using Python and C/C++ as her programming language. MeloCognia is an AI powered health assistant designed to help detect Parkinson's in its early stages. The runner-up, Agrini Neekhra of Dunlap High School, developed an app titled \"Febrile Neutropenia Intervention eXpert\" (FENIX), which works to combat the issue of delayed antibiotic treatment in pediatric febrile neutropenic patients.\n\n\u201cMy office has been proud to host the Congressional App Challenge for the past 10 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 and improve the lives of others. I want to congratulate this year's winner Kavi, and our runner-up Agrini, for their outstanding work in this competition and developing two incredible apps. Thank you to all the students who participated and made this year's Congressional App Challenge a success!\u201d\n\n\"I was inspired to create MeloCognia after seeing my grandfather struggle with Parkinson\u2019s, as he wasn\u2019t diagnosed until the disease had already heavily impacted his daily life and treatment options were limited,\" said Kavi. \"That experience made me realize how hard early detection can be and how much the delay can cost patients. MeloCognia is an AI-powered health assistant that uses voice analysis and symptom tracking to provide fast, accessible early screening, giving users a quick insight in minutes that encourages them to seek medical evaluation sooner.\"\n\n\"The Congressional App Challenge has given me the incredible opportunity to explore new fields. Before my app, I had never coded before and teaching myself was a great experience for me to build the skill and perseverance,\" said Agrini. \"FENIX is an app aiming to prioritize the small details in healthcare systems that may go unnoticed and improve diagnosis and treatment times. Oftentimes, chemo patients with compromised immune systems will need to receive a straightforward antibiotic treatment. However, delivery system variability and delays can prolong the treatment process, increasing mortality rates. FENIX helps to predict that delay and alert healthcare personnel to prioritize those patients. Being named runner-up for Congressman LaHood's Congressional App Challenge is a great honor and encourages me to keep developing my programming skills to create stronger, improved healthcare delivery initiatives. I am very grateful for this program and hope that all students see coding as an outlet to make their own mark on the world.\"\n\nBackground:\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.\n\nThe 2025 Congressional App Challenge set new records including:\n\nLargest student participation with 13,830 students competing across the U.S.\n\n4,650 original applications submitted - an increase of nearly 800 from 2024\n\nOver 56% of this year's applications incorporated Artificial Intelligence\n\nThe winner 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.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/meuser-announces-193-million-pennsylvania-rural-health-working-families-tax", "Meuser Announces $193 Million for Pennsylvania Rural Health from the Working Families Tax Credit", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Daniel Meuser", "M001204", "meuser.house.gov", "meuser", "https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "POTTSVILLE, PA: Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after the Trump Administration and CMS awarded $193 million to Pennsylvania from the Rural Health Transformation Fund.\n\nCongressman Meuser strongly advocated for and voted in favor of the Working Families Tax Cut package which created this fund that will transform healthcare across rural Pennsylvania.\n\n\u201cPennsylvania will be receiving $193 million this year through the Rural Transformation Fund, an investment that will expand access to care and strengthen workforce training across the Commonwealth,\u201d said Rep. Meuser.\n\nMeuser continued, \u201cMy Republican colleagues and I supported the creation of this fund to confront the growing healthcare challenges facing rural communities across the United States. It\u2019s unfortunate that every single Democrat in Congress, including every Democrat from Pennsylvania, voted against creating this fund. In recent years, rural Pennsylvanians have experienced a steady decline in access to essential healthcare services, and this funding is a critical step toward reversing that trend.\u201d\n\nAbout the Rural Health Transformation Fund:\n\nCongress created the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund through the Working Families Tax Cut. This funding, which represents the largest direct federal investment in rural healthcare in American history, will be distributed over the next five years to help states improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/scalise-slams-minnesota-democrats-for-widespread-fraud-highlights-gops-2025-wins", "Scalise Slams Minnesota Democrats for Widespread Fraud, Highlights GOP\u2019s 2025 Wins", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", "scalise", "https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "JEFFERSON, La.\u2014Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus to call out Democrats for refusing to address massive taxpayer fraud in Minnesota and to highlight efforts by the Trump Administration and the House to uncover the facts and deliver accountability. Leader Scalise also touted House Republicans\u2019 legislative wins in 2025 for working families, including lowering costs, securing the border, unleashing American energy, and cutting government spending.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=490", "Year In Review: Congressman Hamadeh Advances America First Principles and Practices", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Abraham J. Hamadeh", "H001098", "hamadeh.house.gov", "hamadeh", "https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Since before taking office, FOX News named Congressman Abe Hamadeh as one of the \u201crising stars\u201d in the Democratic and Republican parties expected to emerge in 2025, and that is what he set about doing.\n\nFrom working with President Trump and his Cabinet members to securing wins on the legislative front, Congressman Hamadeh has advanced America First principles and practices on behalf of his constituents in the nation\u2019s Capitol.\n\n\u201cI came to D.C. committed to fight for the principles embodied in the America First agenda as laid out by President Trump; the principles that best serve my constituents. I hit the ground running, and within a very short period of time, I was able to successfully secure a ban on Chinese propaganda from the People\u2019s House. The popularity of the ban even prompted a ban in the UK House of Commons, proving that these fundamental principles are universally what the public wants and following them will keep us on the right track,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh.\n\nBuoyed by that initial and almost immediate win, Congressman Hamadeh continued working tirelessly in a bipartisan manner to fight for his constituents\u2019 top priorities.\n\nIn his first year, Congressman Hamadeh and his team met with thousands of residents, conducting over 450 tours for visitors from Congressional District 8.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh\u2019s team has successfully closed over 600 constituent cases to date and returned nearly $2 million to constituents despite the democrats\u2019 government shutdown.\n\nKeeping his promise to veterans, two of the very first bills he introduced as a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act and the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) Improvement Act of 2025, were unanimously passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\nIn March, Congressman Hamadeh reached out to FBI Director Kash Patel, advocating for the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department who had been the victims of the Biden Administration's weaponization of the Department of Justice. Thanks to Congressman Hamadeh\u2019s doggedness, the DOJ officially ended its investigation into the Phoenix Police Department (PPD, retracting previous Biden-era findings of widespread constitutional violations, citing the move as ending a \"failed experiment\" with consent decrees and upholding local control.\n\nThat same month, Congressman Hamadeh\u2019s Congressional Fitness Challenge bill won the support of NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre and former NFL player Antonio Brown (\u201cAB\u201d). \u201cIron Mike\u201d Tyson threw his support behind H.Con.Res.20, which establishes the Congressional Fitness Challenge, calling it \u201cbold\u201d and necessary. It was deemed so necessary that President Trump followed suit and reinstated the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Congressman Hamadeh and his team are preparing to support the President in bringing the fitness initiative to Congressional District 8 in order to build a stronger, healthier future for our kids.\n\nAt the end of the month, Congressman Hamadeh was honored to be invited to meet with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Over dinner, Congressman Hamadeh participated in a discussion about how to advance President Trump\u2019s intelligence agenda.\n\nIn April, keeping his vow to his constituents to secure election integrity, Congressman Hamadeh introduced the Proving Residency for Overseas Voter Eligibility (PROVE) Act.\n\nThe legislation will amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to require non-military overseas citizens to prove their current residency in a state in which they are attempting to vote.\n\nIf they are unable to prove a current resident status by themselves, their spouse, parent, or legal guardian, U.S. citizens may still vote a federal ballot only in the District of Columbia.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh also co-led the Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act. The legislation, which amends the Help America Vote Act, will help American citizens vote by prohibiting the confusing and disenfranchising voting scheme of Ranked Choice Voting.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh then co-sponsored a bill to support and codify President Donald Trump\u2019s election integrity agenda.\n\nBy codifying President Trump\u2019s Executive Order 14248, entitled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, Congressman Hamadeh\u2019s bill would make law an extensive list of necessary measures, including government-issued proof of U.S. citizenship, security standards for voting equipment, enforcement of the voter-list maintenance, requiring voter-verifiable paper ballots, and prosecuting non-citizen voting and related crimes.\n\nIn May, Congressman Hamadeh joined President Donald Trump, along with top executives from companies including Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, GE Aerospace, and SoftBank, to celebrate their increasing investment in the U.S.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh thanked President Trump for his bold leadership, which led to TSMC making the largest single foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Much of TSMC\u2019s investment is made in Congressional District 8.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh had the pleasure of meeting with Secretary of Veterans Affair Doug Collins in May to share the concerns of veterans in Congressional District 8 and how the VA can best serve them. They also discussed what legislative actions the Congressman could take to facilitate the vital reforms sought by the Trump administration.\n\nPeace through strength is a priority for both Congressman Hamadeh and President Trump; in fact, it is what CD8 residents voted for. As a result, Congressman Hamadeh has worked closely with Ambassador Tom Barrack Tom Barrack, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, to gain the Syrian government\u2019s assistance in locating and returning USA citizens or their remains, including the body of Kayla Mueller.\n\nIn August, Congressman Hamadeh made an unprecedented trip from Jerusalem to Damascus to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani to discuss the Congressman's continuing effort to bring Kayla Mueller's body to her family in Arizona. Kayla was abducted by terrorists in 2013 while leaving a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Aleppo, Syria.\n\nOver the course of his first year in office, as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Hamadeh worked across the aisle to secure wins for our national security, Arizona industry, and servicemembers during the National Defense Authorization Act development process.\n\nIn September, the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed on a bipartisan vote of 231-196. Congressman Hamadeh was proud to vote in favor of this historic legislation that includes key support for our service members.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh successfully led the charge for Arizona\u2019s military communities, installations, and defense industrial base\u2014delivering bipartisan wins for Arizona:\n\nReliable Air Conditioning for Luke Air Force Base\n\nInvestment in the Sharpest Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Satellite Imagery\n\nSuicide Prevention Oversight for Servicemembers\n\nCollaborative Combat Aircraft Propulsion Development\n\nIncreased Investment in Dump Trucks for the Arizona Army National Guard\n\nRecognition of Arizona State University-Led Irregular Warfare Consortium\n\nSaving Mesa\u2019s Apache Helicopter Factory Jobs\n\nCongressman Hamadeh was honored to be among a handful of Republican lawmakers who joined President Donald Trump for the inaugural event of the new \u201cRose Garden Club\u201d in September.\n\nClosing out the year, Congressman Hamadeh once again earned constituents\u2019 support and national attention when he was joined by Angel families in December to announce the introduction of the American Border Story Memorial Act.\n\n\u201cAngel families\u201d are those families who have lost loved ones to the ravages created by former President Joe Biden's broken border and the cartels\u2019 deadly drug trade. The bill has already amassed an impressive number of cosponsors.\n\nThis legislation would establish a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the victims of the open border and illegal immigration. No taxpayer dollars will be used to build the memorial wall. The memorial complies fully with the Commemorative Works Act and will be established by The American Border Story (TABS), a nonprofit organization.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh believes that while these families are often featured in discussions advocating stricter immigration enforcement and border security, their personal loss should be memorialized, and the wall will also serve as a reminder of the costs of bad policy.\n\nAngel family members in attendance included Mary Ann Mendoza; mother of Sgt. Brandon Mendoza, Agnes Judit Gibboney; mother of Ronald Da Silva, Joe Abraham; father of Katie Abraham, Anne Fundner; mother of Weston Fundner, Jane Gray; mother of Nicole Gray, Wanda Dequardo; mother of Christian Knight, and Anatoly Varfolomeev; father of Anya Varfolomeev. The families shared their stories of loss and what this bill means to them during the holiday season.\n\nNow, Congressman Hamadeh is urging his colleagues to pass two bills he introduced, the Service Members Tax Relief Act and the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act, which amend the tax code to exempt all military income earned by active-duty and reserve service members and all service-related retirement payments from federal income taxes.\n\n\u201cThese bills are in keeping with my commitment to America First principles and advance President Trump\u2019s Peace Through Strength agenda by alleviating the burdens on our service members in some small measure,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cOur service members face high operational demands and cost-of-living pressures that outpace pay tables. So, anything we can cost-effectively do to ease those pressures should be done.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese bills are fiscally conservative in that they offer relief through the tax code instead of new spending,\u201d explained Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cIt is a win-win; the exemption instantly improves take-home pay, while helping with recruitment and retention, which in turn keeps our war fighters strong.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud of what we have been able to accomplish this year, but there is more to do, and my team and I are ready,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cI have full confidence that my bills to amend the tax code to exempt all military income earned by active-duty and reserve service members and all service-related retirement payments from federal income taxes will have wide support in 2026 from my fellow Republicans and even a few Democrats.\u201d\n\n\u201c2025 was exciting. I have learned so much from my constituents and colleagues about what we need to do to put America first and how to get that done,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cFor 2026, my New Year\u2019s resolution is to never stop putting America First and never stop fighting for my constituents.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:31:39Z"], ["https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4267", "Arrington Delivers Historic Rural Health Investment, Texas Awarded Largest Allocation in Nation", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "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 Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced Texas will receive the largest rural health investment of any state under the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program. Created by legislation authored and passed by Chairman Arrington earlier this year, the program will provide Texas with a historic $1.4 billion investment to strengthen rural hospitals and expand access to care across West Texas and rural communities statewide.\n\n\u201cYou won't have the next generation of ag and energy producers providing America with food security and energy independence without access to basic health care in rural communities. Yet for years, Rural America has faced a growing health care crisis marked by fewer providers, reduced services, and declining access to quality care.\n\n\u201cTo combat this crisis, the One Big Beautiful Bill established the \u2018Rural Health Transformation Program,\u2019 the largest and most comprehensive investment in rural health care in modern history - delivering a historic $50 billion commitment to strengthen rural hospitals and expand access to care.\n\n\u201cToday, I am proud to announce the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Texas the highest allocation of any state under this program, directing landmark investments to strengthen rural hospitals, expand access to care for our cowboys and plowboys, and secure a healthier future for the next generation of Texans. This is a major win for our region, our great state, and the heartland of America - ensuring our rural communities remain healthy, strong, and thriving for years to come.\u201d \u2013 Chairman Jodey Arrington.\n\nBackground:\n\nCMS Office of the Actuary estimates Medicaid in total spent $19 billion on rural hospitals in 2024.\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program will provide an additional $10 billion each year from 2026 through 2030, representing a substantial increase in overall funding for rural hospitals.\n\nTexas will receive $281 million each year for five years.\n\nTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will award qualified applicants including rural hospitals, rural federally qualified health centers, rural behavioral health providers, and local governments.\n\nHHSC will use a competitive process to allocate funds to:\n\neducate and attract health professionals to rural towns\n\ninvest in telehealth services to improve rural access\n\nmitigate chronic disease\n\ndevelop proactive wellness and nutrition programs\n\nimprove cybersecurity defenses to protect patient data\n\nupgrade equipment in rural hospitals and clinics\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2517", "Congressman Baird Announces Significant Health Care Funding for Indiana Through Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "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) announced that the State of Indiana will receive nearly $207 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program.\n\n\u201cHoosiers in rural communities deserve access to timely, high-quality care,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cI was proud to support the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which authorized the Rural Health Transformation Program to deliver vital funding that will help address provider shortages, barriers to accessing care, and workforce shortages, while allowing our rural health care providers to continue to provide quality care. I am pleased to see these taxpayer funds returned to Hoosiers so Indiana can increase access to care and improve patient outcomes. I thank President Trump for signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for his leadership in delivering this critical funding for Hoosiers and Rural America.\u201d\n\nThe RHT Program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The RHT Program empowers states to strengthen rural communities by improving health care access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the health care delivery ecosystem. RHT Program funding consists of $50 billion allocated to approved states over five fiscal years, with $10 billion available each fiscal year, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 and ending in Fiscal Year 2030. Fifty percent of this funding is distributed equally to all approved states, and the remaining 50% will be allocated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) based on a variety of factors including rural population, the proportion of rural health facilities in the state, the situation of certain hospitals in the state, and other factors to be specified by CMS.\n\nMore information on the Rural Health Transformation Program can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://bresnahan.house.gov/media/press-releases/bresnahan-applauds-193-million-pennsylvania-rural-healthcare-reaffirms", "Bresnahan Applauds $193 Million for Pennsylvania Rural Healthcare, Reaffirms Commitment to Securing More Funding", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.", "B001327", "bresnahan.house.gov", "bresnahan", "https://bresnahan.house.gov/media", "scraper", "SCRANTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) applauded the announcement that $193 million in federal dollars will be directed to Pennsylvania through the Rural Health Transformation Fund. Rep. Bresnahan strongly advocated for and worked to include the fund as a central component of the Working Families Tax Cuts package.\n\n\u201cThis $193 million investment is a major win for Pennsylvania\u2019s rural communities,\u201d said Rep. Bresnahan. \u201cFrom the start, I pushed to guarantee the Rural Health Transformation Fund was included, because I knew how critical these resources would be for our hospital providers and patients. This funding will make a real difference for families across the Commonwealth.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, Rep. Bresnahan hosted Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in Scranton for a healthcare roundtable with hospital executives, providers, and community leaders from Northeastern Pennsylvania. During the visit, participants discussed workforce shortages access to care challenges and the financial pressures facing rural and community hospitals.\n\n\u201cWhen Administrator Oz came to Northeastern Pennsylvania, he heard directly from the people on the front lines of our healthcare system,\u201d continued Bresnahan. \u201cThose conversations helped reinforce why this fund must be prioritized, and why Pennsylvania deserves strong federal support.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Fund is intended to help states strengthen rural healthcare systems expand access to care support workforce recruitment and retention and invest in innovative delivery models. Pennsylvania\u2019s $193 million allocation will support state-driven strategies tailored to the needs of rural and underserved communities.\n\nRep. Bresnahan emphasized that while this funding represents an important step, his work is far from finished.\n\n\u201cI remain committed to continuing to fight for Pennsylvania, so we secure even more resources in the future,\u201d continued Bresnahan. \u201cOur rural communities deserve long-term solutions, and I will keep working to make sure Pennsylvania gets its fair share.\u201d\n\nAbout the Rural Health Transformation Fund\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Fund provides targeted federal resources to help states improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities by supporting infrastructure workforce development and innovative care delivery.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-eric-burlison-outlines-legislative-wins-and-next-priorities-oan", "Rep. Eric Burlison Outlines Legislative Wins and Next Priorities on OAN", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) appeared on One America News Network to reflect on the 2025 session and preview the policy priorities Republicans must advance in the second half of the 119th Congress.\n\nWatch the full interview here.\n\nBurlison highlighted key outcomes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, noting that Congress enacted meaningful spending reductions, including defunding NPR and PBS. He also pointed to a significant Second Amendment tax relief provision, permanent extensions of major tax reforms, the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, and the codification of more than three dozen Trump administration executive actions focused on deregulation and domestic energy production.\n\nBurlison noted that these reforms are beginning to show positive economic effects, while emphasizing that additional work remains.\n\nLooking ahead, Burlison stressed the need for another reconciliation bill to address unresolved priorities, particularly healthcare and election integrity. He explained that rejecting a temporary extension of enhanced COVID-era Obamacare subsidies was an important step toward creating the leverage necessary for meaningful reform.\n\nBurlison outlined clear expectations for any reconciliation legislation, including significant healthcare reform that expands patient choice, increases transparency, and lowers costs without adding to the national debt. He emphasized giving individuals greater control over insurance options, provider networks, and alternative care models such as direct primary care.\n\n\u201cWe have to set the marker early and be clear about our expectations,\u201d Burlison said. \u201cReconciliation must deliver real reform, not more spending layered onto a broken system.\u201d\n\nBurlison also addressed recent comments from Democrats suggesting another government shutdown, noting that many Democrats remember the consequences of the last shutdown, which brought the country within days of crippling TSA operations and airport travel. He emphasized that continuing to advance appropriations bills would reduce the impact of any shutdown effort and remove it as a political weapon.\n\nThe interview concluded with Burlison reaffirming his commitment to fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and restoring accountability as Congress enters the next phase of the legislative session.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2025/12/30/2025-annual-report/", "2025 Annual Report", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "It is my honor to serve as your voice in Congress. I will continue to fight for Constitutionalist and Conservative principles. Please take a minute to review my annual report, an update on recent legislative actions and constituent services.\n\nFor the latest news from my office, please follow me on Facebook, X, and Truth Social. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact my office.\n\nConstituent Services Report\n\nMy offices in Louisiana and Washington D.C. are staffed with Patriots dedicated to serving you. Since 2017, we have resolved over 11,000 cases for constituents. We are here to advocate for you, and my team stands ready to assist with federal matters. Being accessible and staying in touch are priorities for my office. We regularly host Veterans outreach clinics, town halls, and attend meetings with constituents across South Louisiana. We are boots on the ground, and we are at your avail.\n\nHere is a snapshot of the real, measurable results we\u2019ve delivered on behalf of the people we serve.\n\n2025: Legislative Rundown\n\nIn 2025, I worked to deliver for Louisiana, correct the trajectory of spending, and codify the America First policy agenda. I\u2019ve compiled a by-the-issue summary of many legislative actions taken by my office this year.\n\nSECURING AMERICA\n\nPassed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, providing historic resources for border security and immigration enforcement.\n\nPassed H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, to end DC\u2019s sanctuary city status.\n\nVoted YES on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, mandating proof of citizenship for voters nationwide.\n\nSponsored H.R. 1569, the CATCH Fentanyl Act, establishing new inspection technologies and enforcement tools to combat drug trafficking.\n\nFIGHTING FOR LOUISIANA\u2019S ENERGY SECTOR\n\nIntroduced H.R. 513, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act, to restore hundreds of millions of acres for offshore oil and gas development.\n\nCosponsored and passed H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, which passed the House, expediting approvals for LNG export terminals.\n\nWorked with the Trump Administration to secure permits for multiple LNG projects in Louisiana.\n\nPassed into law H.R. 1, which ensures oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America over the next 15 years.\n\nIMPLEMENTING SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS\n\nWorked with the Trump Administration to secure expedited payments in accordance with the Social Security Fairness Act.\n\nPROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY\n\nPassed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, to save $9.4 billion in taxpayer dollars.\n\nIntroduced H.R. 2716, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, to save $1.3 billion and combat government waste, fraud, and abuse.\n\nVoted for conservative appropriations bills that correct the trajectory of spending.\n\nADVOCATING FOR OUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY\n\nIntroduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, which expands fishery disaster relief programs to Louisiana\u2019s wild-caught crawfish industry.\n\nPetitioned President Trump to levy tariffs on foreign shrimp and crawfish imports.\n\nSponsored H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which mandates the FDA to destroy contaminated products.\n\nAuthored H.R. 2071, the Save our Shrimpers Act, to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding foreign shrimpers.\n\nPROTECTING LOUISIANA FARMERS\n\nExpanded agriculture support programs for rice and sugarcane farmers in H.R. 1.\n\nHelped complete a trade agreement for Iraq to purchase hundreds of thousands of metric tons of Louisiana rice.\n\nPetitioned the USDA to include Louisiana in its slate of new regional hubs.\n\nWorked closely with President Trump to increase rice tariffs on countries undercutting American industry.\n\nSTANDING FOR PRO-LIFE PRINCIPLES\n\nVoted YES and cosponsored H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requiring medical care for abortion survivors.\n\nMaintained a 100% pro-life voting record as a member of Congress.\n\nSUPPORTING VETERANS & THE MILITARY\n\nPatrolled with Louisiana National Guardsmen stationed in our nation\u2019s capital.\n\nSecured wins for Louisiana\u2019s military bases, service members, and shipyards in the National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nCosponsored H.R. 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, to restore earned benefits for disabled combat-injured Veterans.\n\nDELIVERING TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING AMERICANS\n\nVoted to pass H.R. 1, which lowered taxes for working families.\n\nDelivered on President Trump\u2019s priorities of no tax on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security.\n\nPassed an enhanced Child Tax Credit to provide additional relief for American families.\n\nADDRESSING DISASTER RESILIENCY & INFRASTRUCTURE\n\nSecured $131.5 million for the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project in the House Energy & Water appropriations bill.\n\nCo-led the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act, providing lasting and affordable coverage for Americans in disaster-prone areas.\n\nSecured permits and held the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accountable for delays on multiple flood mitigation projects.\n\nIntroduced H.R. 1070, the Restoring Competitive Property Insurance Availability Act, to encourage market competition and help lower rates for home and business owners.\n\nWorked with Governor Jeff Landry to advance key infrastructure projects like the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge and the I-49 Connector.\n\nExpanded revenue-sharing caps for the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) as part of H.R. 1, which will increase Louisiana\u2019s share of annual funding for coastal restoration efforts.\n\nFor all legislative updates, please visit clayhiggins.house.gov/issues.\n\nDELIVERING FOR SOUTH LOUISIANA", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7299", "Congressman Estes Releases Statement on Funding to Kansas Strengthening Rural Health Care", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following the Trump administration\u2019s announcement that gives nearly $222 million to Kansas as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program:\n\n\u201cAs a member of the House Ways and Means Committee I was proud to be involved in the conversations that led to including these investments into the One Big Beautiful Bill, and I\u2019m thrilled to see this funding being given to rural health care nationwide, and particularly the $222 million being given to Kansas,\u201d Congressman Estes said. \u201cRural health care is one of the largest challenges that Kansas faces, and this investment will make a significant difference across the board. Your zip code should never determine your access to reliable and quality health care. I\u2019m pleased to see this historic initiative and look forward to seeing the differences that these funds make in Kansas.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-praises-trump-administration-protecting-american-farmland-foreign", "Feenstra Praises Trump Administration for Protecting American Farmland from Foreign Adversaries", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "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 applauding the Trump administration for advancing its National Farm Security Action Plan, which includes Feenstra\u2019s FARMLAND Act to keep foreign enemies away from American farmland.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s National Farm Security Action Plan defends rural Iowa from China and our foreign adversaries and ensures that Iowa farmland stays in the hands of Iowa farmers. It also includes my work to develop new oversight measures for foreign farmland purchases, require the Secretary of Agriculture to report threats of foreign acquisition of American farmland to Congress, and hold foreign investors who fail to properly disclose farmland purchases accountable,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cKeeping foreign adversaries \u2013 like China \u2013 off our farm ground is an important matter of national and farm security. I\u2019ll keep working to ensure our farmland is passed to the next generation so that we can keep our proud agricultural traditions alive in Iowa.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-205-million-obbba-funding-strengthen-wyomings", "Congresswoman Hageman Applauds $205 Million in OBBBA Funding to Strengthen Wyoming\u2019s Rural Health Care", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) applauded the announcement that Wyoming would receive more than $205 million for fiscal year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which Rep. Hageman and Congressional Republicans created this summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Additional funding will follow in the subsequent years.\n\n\u201cThis summer, Republicans in Washington delivered an unprecedented $50 billion investment in rural health care through the Rural Health Transformation Program enacted as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cWyoming\u2019s rural communities deserve reliable, high-quality health care without having to travel hundreds of miles. This initial $205 million investment strengthens our hospitals and clinics, supports the health care professionals who serve our communities, and expands access to care for families across Wyoming. It reflects a clear commitment to rural America and shows that Republicans and the Trump administration are delivering real, measurable results by prioritizing long-term sustainability of rural health care.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nWyoming will be able to use this funding to address long-standing challenges unique to rural health care. The investment supports efforts to expand primary, preventive, maternal, emergency, and behavioral health services, recruit and retain a strong rural health workforce, and modernize aging facilities and technology. The program also encourages innovation, including telehealth, remote monitoring, and new models that help keep care local and sustainable.\n\nThis program represents the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. Congress created the initiative to ensure access to care does not depend on zip code and to give states flexibility to design solutions that reflect local needs.\n\nFunding will roll out over multiple years, providing Wyoming with a stable foundation to strengthen health care delivery and improve the well-being of rural families statewide.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases/pennsylvania-receives-nearly-200-million-rural-health-care-transformation", "Pennsylvania Receives Nearly $200 Million for Rural Health Care Transformation", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Ryan Mackenzie", "M001230", "mackenzie.house.gov", "mackenzie", "https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, welcomed today\u2019s announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that Pennsylvania will be receiving nearly $200 million in 2026 to support rural health care initiatives. The funding was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts \u2014 the funding package passed by Congress this year. That legislation included $50 billion, spread over five years, to support rural health care.\n\n\u201cThis funding marks the beginning of an unprecedented investment in rural health care,\u201d said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars to support our state\u2019s rural health infrastructure, which will help to address longstanding challenges facing hospitals, medical staff, and patients throughout Pennsylvania. By investing in our health care workforce, embracing innovation, improving substance abuse treatment, and supporting providers, we can deliver better outcomes for people throughout our community.\u201d\n\nPennsylvania\u2019s proposal features a range of solutions aimed at improving collaboration, supporting innovation, and investing in the rural health workforce. The objectives of the proposal include:\n\n\u201cImprove key health outcomes, including prevention and treatment of chronic disease and use of the 988-suicide prevention line, substance use disorder treatment engagement and collaborative care arrangements for subspecialty care.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreased adoption of paramedicine programs at EMS agencies.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreased training and credentialing programs (e.g., EMTs, midwives, MDs, etc.) focused on rural workforce.\u201d\n\n\u201c10% reduction in workforce vacancy rate in rural hospitals.\u201d\n\nRead the press release from CMS HERE\n\nSee Pennsylvania\u2019s proposal HERE\n\nSee highlights from Pennsylvania\u2019s proposal HERE\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-shreve-delivers-working-families-tax-cuts-indiana-awarded-207", "Congressman Shreve Delivers Working Families Tax Cuts as Indiana Is Awarded $207 Million for Rural Health", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Jefferson Shreve", "S001229", "shreve.house.gov", "shreve", "https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Greenwood, IN \u2014 Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) delivered news that Indiana will receive $206,928,000 in federal funding for the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, focused on improving access and quality of care in rural communities across the state.\n\nThe RHT Program was created under President Trump\u2019s Working Families Tax Cuts law, which Congressman Shreve supported in the House. The program is a $50 billion initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen rural health systems nationwide.\n\nIn September, Mr. Shreve joined members of the Indiana delegation in urging HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to award Indiana the maximum funding available through the new program. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, states will receive first-year awards through RHT.\n\nCMS says the investment will help states expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and support innovative models that bring dependable care closer to home.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases/2025-review", "2025 in Review", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Dale W. Strong", "S001220", "strong.house.gov", "strong", "https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representative Dale Strong released the following update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama during the first year of the 119th Congress:\n\n\u201cSome of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, bringing U.S. Space Command to its rightful home, delivering game-changing investments for Redstone Arsenal, Marshall Space Flight Center, Golden Dome and next-generation missile defense, and closing the southern border and strengthening our homeland security,\u201d said Representative Dale Strong.\n\n\u201cIt has been a great year with a Republican majority and President Trump leading the way,\u201d Strong continued. \u201cIn the year ahead, my focus will remain on turning conservative priorities into concrete results, championing North Alabama\u2019s capabilities, and continuing our work to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Alabamians.\u201d\n\n2025 CONSTITUENT SERVICES\n\n1,300 constituents served through casework ranging from expedited passports and VA benefits to tax returns and social security benefits.\n\nOver $7.2 million returned to constituents through casework.\n\n148,530 individual response letters sent to constituents.\n\n667 visits made across AL-05 to meet with constituents, small businesses, manufacturers, and organizations.\n\n25 Mobile Office Hour events in communities across North Alabama, including Pisgah, Elkmont, and Trinity, among others.\n\nTied fourth nationally for the total number of cadets accepted to West Point from a single congressional district and second in the Southeast region.\n\nReached 177,163 constituents through telephone town halls.\n\nWELCOMING SPACE COMMAND\n\n\u201cThis time last year, during my 2024 Year in Review, I said to you all:\n\n\u2018I refuse to sit back and allow such a blatantly political decision to put our national security and key space programs at risk. Through 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.\u2019\n\nToday, I proudly say: promises made, promises KEPT,\u201d said Strong.\n\n\u201cNorth Alabama has always been critical to our nation\u2019s defense, and President Trump made clear that U.S. Space Command belongs where mission readiness comes first. I\u2019m proud to have been a part of the process to bring Space Command HQ to its rightful home every step of the way \u2014 first as Chairman of the Madison County Commission and now as the Congressman representing the home of Space Command. This has been one of the most rewarding achievements of 2025.\u201d\n\nIn September, President Trump announced that U.S. Space Command will establish its permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, a decision driven by national security priorities and mission readiness. Earlier this month, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth joined Alabama leaders at Redstone to unveil the sign at the site of the future headquarters location \u2013 marking a pivotal new chapter for Huntsville, Alabama, and Space Command.\n\nINVESTING IN AMERICA\n\n\u201cThe Working Families Tax Cut Act is delivering real relief for working families, strengthening our economy, securing the border, and cutting wasteful spending. This bill invests in North Alabama\u2019s space, defense, and manufacturing industries while putting more money back in the pockets of families, farmers, and small business owners,\u201d said Strong.\n\nCongressman Dale Strong voted in favor of final passage of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. The legislation delivers major investments in North Alabama, including over $4.2 billion for NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center to support the Space Launch System, Orion integration, and critical infrastructure upgrades. It also provides $25 billion for the Golden Dome missile defense program at Redstone Arsenal as part of $150 billion in long-term national defense funding.\n\nThe bill locks in Alabama\u2019s 6% hospital provider tax, creates a $50 billion national rural health fund with over $500M for Alabama, of which $203M in first-year funding was awarded to the state just this month, and strengthens the farm safety net by raising reference prices and expanding access to affordable crop insurance.\n\nThe legislation made permanent the largest tax cut in history of 22%, increasing take-home pay for a typical family of four by $7,600 to $10,900 per year. It ends federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and interest on loans for American-made vehicles, and provides additional tax relief for seniors with a $6,000 bonus deduction.\n\nSECURING THE HOMELAND\n\n\u201cProtecting our homeland requires constant vigilance across many fronts \u2013 from securing our borders and preventing illegal crossings, to addressing emerging threats posed by drones, cyberattacks, and bioterrorism. Our nation faces complex and evolving challenges, including drug and human trafficking, threats to mass gatherings and critical infrastructure, and risks to our agricultural and food systems. We must ensure that we have strong laws, innovative technology, and coordinated enforcement to safeguard our communities,\u201d said Strong.\n\nAs a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, Congressman Strong led several legislative efforts aimed at addressing the threats to our homeland, including the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act to strengthen research security within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); SHIELD Against CCP Act to better assess and coordinate efforts to counter threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party; and the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act to evaluate and strengthen DHS\u2019s biodetection strategy \u2013 all of which passed the House with bipartisan support.\n\nCongressman Strong prioritized countering unmanned aircraft threats by again introducing the National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, to establish a national training center to improve coordination and readiness against malicious drone activity. Executive Order 14305 subsequently established the Center, which is based on Redstone Arsenal and serves as the nation\u2019s premier hub for preparing law enforcement and security professionals to detect, assess, and counter emerging threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.\n\nAs a member of the Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States, he is conducting oversight of security preparations for major upcoming international events, including the FIFA Club World Cup (2025), the Ryder Cup (2025), the FIFA World Cup (2026), the United States\u2019 250th anniversary (2026), and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (2028).\n\nDEFENDING NATIONAL SECURITY\n\n\u201cI came to Congress to protect and defend our national security; safeguarding our national security requires investing in a strong national defense. As the United States faces unprecedented threats from our adversaries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, we must continue to ensure our warfighters are equipped with the best available tools and resources,\u201d said Strong.\n\nCongressman Strong secured wins for Redstone Arsenal this year, including a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act to alleviate Redstone Arsenal Gate bottlenecks and ensure that the thousands of employees, contractors, and service members who travel through these gates have secure, efficient access as Redstone\u2019s mission continues to expand.\n\nStrong re-established the Army Aviation Caucus to advocate for critical funding for advanced capabilities and readiness for UAVs, traditional fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, and next-generation vertical lift \u2013military aviation programs that support our military readiness.\n\nHe also launched the House Golden Dome Caucus to advance President Trump\u2019s next-generation missile defense initiative, strengthening homeland protection against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles, as well as other evolving aerial threats, through policies, funding, and cutting-edge land- and space-based capabilities. Strong says North Alabama\u2019s pivotal role, anchored by Redstone Arsenal\u2019s missile defense legacy, will drive Golden Dome\u2019s success.\n\nSERVING CONSTITUENTS\n\n\u201cUnparalleled constituent services are my top priority, whether it\u2019s helping constituents navigate federal agencies, supporting young people who want to serve our country, or honoring our veterans, I am proud of the results that my office and I have delivered for the Fifth District,\u201d said Strong.\n\nCongressman Strong hosted Mobile Office Hours in 25 towns and municipalities across Alabama\u2019s Fifth District to help constituents with federal casework and share concerns directly with him and his staff. These events provide one-on-one assistance with federal agencies and ensure that all areas of our district have access to our office and its services.\n\nIn August, Strong hosted the Third Annual Strong Military Service and Academy Day at Huntsville High School, connecting North Alabama students with representatives from U.S. military service academies. This year, the Fifth District ranked fourth nationally for the number of accepted West Point candidates from a single congressional district and second in the Southeast.\n\nIn August, Congressman Strong hosted a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary lapel pinning ceremony. The event honored more than 150 Fifth District veterans who served between 1955 and 1975, continuing Strong\u2019s efforts to recognize and thank our local Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice.\n\nOther significant veteran\u2019s casework achievements this year include securing and having the honor of presenting commendations to the families of Mr. Richard Herman Carlile and Ms. Tessie Mae Seymour, who were posthumously awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Congressional Gold Medal, respectively.\n\nINVESTING IN NORTH ALABAMA\n\nReturning taxpayer dollars back home remains a top priority for Rep. Strong. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, he has brought more than $24.7 million back to North Alabama in Community Project Funding alone.\n\nFor Fiscal Year 2026, $6.2 million of Community Project Funding for AL-05 has already been signed into law through H.R. 5371, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill. This includes $5,175,000 for the Town of Ardmore to construct a groundwater treatment facility and $1,087,500 for the Town of Triana to make critical sanitary sewer upgrades.\n\nAs work continues on Fiscal Year 2026 bills, Congressman Strong is working to secure $29.7 million in additional funding for projects to address critical infrastructure and public safety needs across the district. With those projects secured, Representative Strong will have advanced over $60 million in Community Project Funding for North Alabama.\n\nThis year, Congressman Strong also celebrated the following funding victories as dollars moved from paper to projects: Bethel Road improvements in Limestone County; Jackson, Morgan, and Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Offices getting new patrol vehicles; a new sewer pump station and gravity main in Priceville; and the Northern Bypass project to connect I-565 with Memorial Parkway North. Together, these projects show how targeted federal investments are making life safer and better for the people of North Alabama, while keeping taxpayer dollars working here at home.\n\nKEY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY REP. STRONG\n\nNational Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act \u2013 H.R. 709 \u2013 Established by Executive Order 14305\n\nA bill to establish a national counter-UAS training center that brings federal, state, and local partners together to strengthen coordination and improve the ability to detect and stop malicious drone threats to critical infrastructure and mass gathering events.\n\nThe Center, established by President Trump\u2019s Executive Order, is now operational on Redstone Arsenal. Its first class of trainees graduated in November 2025.\n\nNo More Funding for NPR Act of 2025 \u2013 H.R. 1146 \u2013 Successfully Defunded NPR via H.R. 4\n\nA bill to prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio. This legislation would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to the organization, which has a history of biased political and ideological reporting.\n\nSHIELD Against CCP Act \u2013 H.R. 708 \u2013 Passed the House\n\nA bill to establish a dedicated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to assess and counter threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the homeland, including risks related to cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, supply chains, and border and transportation security.\n\nDHS Biodetection Improvement Act \u2013 H.R. 706 \u2013 Passed the House\n\nA bill to expand federal support for spaceport infrastructure so the U.S. can modernize space transportation facilities that serve civil, commercial, and national security needs.\n\nSERVICE Act of 2025 \u2013 H.R. 3312\n\nA bill to support veterans by leveraging their training and experience through specialized law enforcement response teams that improve emergency response and connect veterans in crisis with appropriate support services.\n\nProtecting America\u2019s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025 \u2013 H.R. 1438\n\nA bill to prohibit the purchase or lease of U.S. agricultural land by individuals associated with the governments of China and other designated foreign adversaries.\n\nPromoting American Patriotism in Our Schools Act \u2013 H.R. 1351\n\nA bill requiring all elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day, display the United States flag in all classrooms and gymnasiums, and incorporate educational materials on the history and significance of the American flag.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-unveils-2025-annual-report-highlight-results-ny-24", "Congresswoman Tenney Unveils 2025 Annual Report to Highlight Results for NY-24 Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Claudia Tenney", "T000478", "tenney.house.gov", "tenney", "https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Oswego, New York \u2014 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2025 Annual Report, showcasing how her office delivered for working families, farmers, small businesses, veterans, and seniors across the district. The report highlights expanded constituent services, strong legislative action, and a continued commitment to transparency and accountability.\n\n\u201cServing NY-24 in 2025 has been a privilege, and this year delivered meaningful progress for families and small businesses. My office returned $27.5 million to constituents who were owed benefits, resolved 2,600 constituent cases, and responded to tens of thousands of calls and messages from those seeking help,\" said Congresswoman Tenney. On the legislative front, I supported the Trump Tax Cuts to deliver permanent relief for working families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses, and backed dozens of bills that advanced through the House. This annual report outlines how these efforts delivered real results for Upstate New York and where the focus remains as we head into the new year.\u201d\n\nView the full report here and view highlights from each section below:\n\nConstituent Services\n\nReturned over $27.5 million in benefits or back pay to residents of NY-24.\n\nCompleted 2,600 constituent cases, helping people cut through federal red tape.\n\nAnswered more than 16,000 constituent calls and messages.\n\nProvided over 850 commendations and proclamations to veterans, first responders, students, and community leaders.\n\nWrote 110 grant letters to support local community projects and economic growth.\n\nAttended over 130 community events across the district.\n\nAccessibility and Transparency\n\nExplained every vote cast in Congress, surpassing 1,000 detailed vote explanations on the website.\n\nResponded to more than 78,000 constituent messages seeking answers and accountability.\n\nContinued to provide clear breakdowns of Washington actions that affect costs, security, and local priorities.\n\nDelivering Results for NY-24\n\nIntroduced 67 bills and cosponsored 472 bills on critical issues like economic growth, national security, and election integrity.\n\nSupported 45 bills that passed the House of Representatives.\n\nHelped advance 11 bills that became law, including measures enacted in the Trump Tax Cuts that deliver permanent relief.\n\nSecured wins that support local priorities: tax credits for advanced manufacturing, stronger protections for family farms, and rural hospital support.\n\nAdvocated for energy affordability and reliability, including preserving nuclear credits important to Upstate New York.\n\nHighlights for the District\n\nBacked efforts that helped secure the release of an American held abroad.\n\nPassed H.R. 323, Renaming a Post Office to Honor Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz\n\nPressed for stronger border security and enforcement to protect public safety and stop illegal trafficking.\n\nSupported workforce development initiatives and small business outreach efforts across NY-24.\n\nRead the full 2025 Annual Report here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-issues-2025-year-review", "Thompson Issues 2025 Year in Review", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Glenn Thompson", "T000467", "thompson.house.gov", "thompson", "https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "BELLEFONTE, Pa. \u2013 U.S. Representative Glenn \"GT\" Thompson today issued a 2025 Year in Review, providing a snapshot of the work he focused on in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. during the year.\n\n\"This year was full of legislative victories: From ensuring more milk options in public schools to making certain our rural schools receive the funding they need, we continue to deliver for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District,\" Rep. Thompson said. \"In addition to serving as a senior member of the Education and Workforce Committee, I continued in my role as Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, where I proudly advocate for all of rural America.\"\n\nTOP SPEAKER: Rep. Thompson was again named the No. 1 speaker in the House of Representatives, speaking 91 days on the House Floor and delivering 120 speeches.\n\nSIGNED INTO LAW: Rep. Thompson helped ensure passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law in December 2025. Rep. Thompson also secured numerous provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act that became law in July 2025, including the largest investment in American agriculture in a generation as well as a provision authorizing Workforce Pell Grants. In addition, Rep. Thompson delivered more than $6.1 million in federal funding for nine community projects in PA-15, which became law through the appropriations package Congress passed to reopen the government this fall.\n\nPRESIDENT'S DESK: Rep. Thompson's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 has passed both the House and Senate and will be signed into law by President Trump.\n\nHOUSE APPROVED: In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in July, the House approved Rep. Thompson'sDigital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act) to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital assets like cryptocurrency. In September, with strong bipartisan support, the House passed Rep. Thompson's U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025, a testament to our shared commitment to fair markets and reliable standards for American farmers.\n\nThe report also includes information about community project funding, nominations of seven exceptional students from PA-15 to our nation's service academies, and various metrics for constituent services.\n\nClick here to review the full report.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-returns-over-1-million-alaskans-through-casework", "Congressman Begich Returns Over $1 Million to Alaskans Through Casework", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ANCHORAGE, AK. \u2013 Dec. 29, 2025 \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced that his office has returned over $1 million in federal casework funds to Alaskans since taking office in January.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to announce that my constituent services team has returned over $1 million to Alaskans this year. Whether it\u2019s ensuring a veteran receives long-overdue benefits or resolving a Social Security issue, my office is committed to delivering results,\u201d said Congressman Begich. \u201cOur office works diligently to cut through federal red tape on behalf of people across our state. Returning more than one million dollars is an important milestone, and I\u2019m proud of the real impact this work has had on the lives of Alaskans across our great state.\u201d\n\nBelow are recent constituent success stories from Alaskan residents who worked with Congressman Begich\u2019s office:\n\n\u201cI want to express my sincere gratitude for the hard work and dedication shown in helping my family navigate a challenging situation. The commitment shown to veterans and their families has made a meaningful difference to us. We are truly grateful.\u201d \u2013 Vince H.\n\n\"My wife and I had been waiting since 2023 for the disability benefits we were owed, and we were at a breaking point. Congressman Begich\u2019s office took our case seriously and worked tirelessly to get answers. Because of their efforts, we received $32,500 in backpay. Their help changed our lives, and we can\u2019t thank them enough.\" \u2013David N.\n\n\"After struggling for months to make progress with the Social Security Administration, Congressman Begich\u2019s office stepped in and got results. With their help, I received more than $18,000 in backpay that I had been waiting on. I\u2019m deeply appreciative of their hard work and compassion.\" \u2013 Theresa H.\n\n\"Congressman Begich and his team helped me navigate a long and frustrating situation with Social Security. Thanks to their persistence, I finally received the benefits I was owed - over $11,000. Their support, especially the work of Casework Manager, Denali Tshibaka, took a huge weight off my shoulders and I\u2019m truly thankful.\"\n\n\u2013 Robert C.\n\n\"I was owed a small IRS refund and kept running into roadblocks trying to get it resolved. Congressman Begich\u2019s office treated my case with the same importance as any other and made sure I received the refund. It meant a lot to be heard and helped, no matter the size of the issue.\"\n\n\u2013 Jane B.\n\nTo request assistance with a federal agency, please visit Begich.House.gov to fill out a casework form.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1543", "Congressman Josh Brecheen's 2025 Highlights", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "OK", "Josh Brecheen", "B001317", "brecheen.house.gov", "brecheen", "https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nDecember 29, 2025\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen's 2025 Highlights\n\nWashington, DC\u2013As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen's third year in office, here's a recap of the top highlights from the year.\n\nTop Bills Introduced\n\nHealthy SNAP Act of 2025 -- this legislation would exclude certain junk foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits.\n\nUSA First Act -- this legislation would transfer any unobligated funds previously appropriated to USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund under FEMA.\n\nDRIVE Act -- this legislation would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed limiters on vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) above 26,000 pounds.\n\nEnergy Freedom Act -- this legislation would repeal the more than 20 green energy tax subsidies created or expanded by the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nTop Oversight Activity\n\nCongressman Brecheen led 134 Republican Members of Congress in a public commitment to monitoring the treatment of religious and ethnic minorities in Syria, ensuring that the sanction repeal conditions found in the NDAA are upheld. Fox News wrote an exclusive on the statement. A copy of the full statement is available here.\n\nCongressman led a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a criminal investigation into the activities of Biden Administration Special Counsel, Jack Smith, and his grave violation of the Fourth Amendment during Operation Arctic Frost. The Blaze wrote an exclusive on the letter. A copy of the full letter is available here.\n\nBy the Numbers\n\nMiles Traveled by our Staff for Visits, Meetings, Events, Speaking Engagements, and Town Halls: 85,137\n\nConstituent Letters Responded To: 21,544\n\nVisits, Meetings, or Events with Constituents, Businesses, and Community Leaders by our Field Representatives: 5,921\n\nCommendation Letters Mailed: 1,521\n\nConstituents Assisted with Casework: 571\n\nSpeaking Engagements by our Field Representatives: 120\n\nMedia Interviews by Congressman Brecheen: 106\n\nIn-Person Town Halls: 20\n\nTelephone Town Halls: 1\n\nPress Inquiries: kate.bryan@mail.house.gov\n\n###\n\nRelated News\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen Introduces the Expedited Transparency Act\n\nMarch 18, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen Announces Service Academy Nominees\n\nNovember 13, 2025 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nCongressman Brecheen Cosponsors Impeachment Articles Against Judge Boasberg\n\nNovember 5, 2025 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nHouse Values Action Team Statement on Christian Persecution in Nigeria\n\nNovember 4, 2025 | Posted in News Hits", 1, "2026-04-07T14:30:38Z", "2026-04-07T14:34:40Z"], ["https://buchanan.house.gov/2025/12/buchanan-applauds-280-000-dot-grant-to-improve-pedestrian-safety-in-bradenton", "Buchanan Applauds $280,000 DOT Grant to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Bradenton", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Vern Buchanan", "B001260", "buchanan.house.gov", "buchanan", "https://buchanan.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cStrong Communities Start with Safe Streets\u201d\n\nCombined with the City\u2019s Match, the $350,000 Investment will Support a Citywide Safety Action Plan to Protect Pedestrians, Cyclists and Seniors.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for awarding $280,000 to the City of Bradenton through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to address longstanding pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety challenges. With the City of Bradenton\u2019s 20 percent match, the total investment will reach $350,000.\n\nThe funding will support Bradenton\u2019s Safety Action Plan and Countermeasure Demonstration Project, a citywide effort to identify safety risks and test practical solutions to reduce crashes and make streets safer.\n\n\u201cStrong communities start with safe streets,\u201d said Buchanan. \u201cThis grant will help Bradenton make targeted improvements that protect seniors, families and everyone who uses our roads by taking a closer look at traffic risks and testing real-world solutions that make it safer for people to walk, bike and drive.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe appreciate Congressman Vern Buchanan and his team for their support in securing this funding for Bradenton,\u201d said Mayor Brown. \u201cThis grant gives us the opportunity to take a closer look at traffic safety across the city and test practical improvements to make our streets safer for everyone.\u201d\n\nBetween 2018 and 2022, Bradenton recorded 27 roadway fatalities, underscoring the need for targeted, data-driven safety improvements. This equates to a fatality rate of 9.7 per 100,000 residents, highlighting ongoing risks for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists across the city.\n\nTo address these challenges, the funding will support a citywide Safety Action Plan and the testing of practical safety improvements. This effort will allow the city to better understand traffic risks, pilot proven countermeasures and use the results to guide long-term safety investments.\n\nBuchanan is a respected leader in Florida\u2019s business community and has created thousands of jobs over the course of his career. He previously chaired both the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415233", "Rep. Smith condemns Communist China\u2019s provocations and acts of aggression against Taiwan", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), issued the following statement in response to China\u2019s deliberately provocative and antagonistic military exercises around Taiwan:\n\n\u201cCommunist China\u2019s egregious violations of Taiwan\u2019s air space, its ships\u2019 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, and live-fire drills, which commenced on December 29, are belligerent provocations, which constitute the crime of aggression under international law. Communist China\u2019s violations of the sovereignty of the democratic island nation\u2014coupled with recent transgressions against U.S. treaty allies Japan and the Philippines\u2014directly threaten peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.\n\n\u201cChina is a totalitarian tyrant, which abuses its own people at home and remains a predatory rogue state abroad. Congress stands with freedom-loving peoples in both nations\u2014those in China, working against the oppressive Communist Party ruling their country, and the people of Taiwan, standing firm against this outside aggressor. By its actions, Communist China has put itself outside the community of nations.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downing-applauds-historic-investment-rural-health-care", "Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans\u2019 One Big Beautiful Bill.\n\n\u201cNearly every county in Montana is rural, and this historic funding will provide critical support for families across our state,\u201d said Congressman Troy Downing. \u201cI am proud to have voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill which secured this funding, and I look forward to seeing it improve health outcomes in Central and Eastern Montana.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nMontana received the fourth-largest disbursement of funds out of all 50 states for FY 26.\n\nThis funding is the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history.\n\nClick here for a state-by-state summary of program funding.\n\nClick here for a list of RHT Program state project abstracts.\n\nClick here for more information about the RHT Program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7291", "Congressman Estes Releases Statement on House Passage of Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act \u2013 a package of reforms that would lower premium costs for all Americans, expand access to affordable coverage, and increase transparency to drive down prices across the health care system.\n\n\u201cI voted for this legislation knowing that House Republicans are choosing the right and most sensical way \u2013 decreasing health care premiums by 11%. Republicans are addressing the health care crisis in America that Democrats themselves created through Obamacare,\u201d Congressman Estes said. \u201cThe law Democrats passed that they insisted would make health care affordable couldn\u2019t be more untrue. The Unaffordable Care Act led to doubled premiums and deductibles, and choices decreased for Americans nationwide. Republicans are committed to solving this crisis, and I\u2019m honored to vote for this legislation alongside my colleagues.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-applauds-approval-209-million-rural-hospitals-and-healthcare-iowa", "Feenstra Applauds Approval of $209 Million for Rural Hospitals and Healthcare in Iowa", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) praised the Trump administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approving $209 million for rural hospitals and rural healthcare in Iowa for 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program.\n\nThis transformational investment in rural healthcare was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, which Feenstra helped write and pass.\n\n\u201cWorking with President Trump, my Republican colleagues and I delivered $50 billion for rural hospitals and rural healthcare nationwide, and today\u2019s announcement of $209 million for Iowa in 2026 alone will greatly benefit our state and rural communities. This funding will support rapid emergency medical services in Iowa, keep our rural hospitals open and operational, and make high-quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for Iowans,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cAs a former volunteer EMT in my hometown of Hull for 15 years, I can confidently say that this investment in rural healthcare will support patients and save lives. I\u2019ll keep working with President Trump to lower healthcare costs and ensure all Iowans have access to high-quality, affordable care.\u201d\n\nYou can find more information about today\u2019s announcement HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3177953F-1F2D-49F8-BE85-39112AE422EF", "Congressman Rogers Announces Nearly $213 Million Award for Rural Healthcare in Kentucky", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) announced Kentucky has been awarded $212.9 million from the new Rural Health Transformation Fund through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Earlier this year, Congressman Rogers voted for the historic Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, including a carve out of $50 billion for rural healthcare from 2026 to 2030. Kentucky will receive nearly $213 million in 2026 from the new fund to expand rural healthcare, strengthen the workforce in rural clinics and modernize rural healthcare facilities. Awards from the fund will be made annually to Kentucky over the next five years.\n\n\u201cWhen we passed this funding into law earlier this year, I worked hard to ensure Kentucky would receive necessary support over the next five years from the new Rural Health Transformation Fund to help address the high rates of health disparities in our rural Appalachian region,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cWe have made great strides to improve healthcare in the mountains, and this funding will help us continue to address diabetes, obesity, perinatal care, behavioral health, dental care and other dire medical needs in our rural communities.\u201d\n\nTwo key initiatives will be included in Kentucky:\n\nRural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation will help rural providers coordinate and improve treatment for diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other chronic conditions.\n\nPowering Rural Maternal and Infant Health Community-Based Teams will strengthen prenatal care access and support healthier outcomes for mothers and babies in underserved communities.\n\nThe formula for the Rural Health Transformation Program was written into law, including:\n\n$25 billion over five years will be distributed evenly among the states; this means each state will receive $100 million each year for FY 2026-2030 ($500 million total).\n\n$25 billion will be distributed to states based on criteria established by the Secretary that target funding to states with high rural health care needs and that outline long-term programmatic goals that will transform access to care in the state.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-applauds-168-million-rural-health-transformation-0", "Congressman Harris Applauds $168 Million Rural Health Transformation Investment for Maryland", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", "harris", "https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for awarding Maryland $168,180,838 under the Rural Health Transformation Program, which will expand access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and modernize rural health infrastructure and technology. Unfortunately, Maryland did not receive additional funding because the Moore Administration chose not to pursue a SNAP nutritious food waiver.\n\nThis funding will expand access to preventive, primary, maternal, and behavioral healthcare in Maryland\u2019s rural communities, strengthen the rural healthcare workforce by helping recruit and retain doctors and nurses, improve emergency care coordination, and modernize facilities and telehealth so patients can receive high-quality care closer to home. These investments will directly benefit rural residents and communities across Maryland, especially those in Maryland\u2019s First District.\n\nStatement from Congressman Andy Harris:\n\n\u201cI commend the Trump Administration for its leadership in delivering billions of dollars to strengthen rural health care nationwide as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Unfortunately, the Moore administration failed to adequately prioritize Maryland\u2019s application by not applying for a SNAP nutritious food waiver, causing our rural communities to miss out on additional millions of dollars that would have been flowing into our state. As a physician and representative of a rural district \u2014 and the only member of Maryland\u2019s congressional delegation to support the passage of these rural healthcare funds, I\u2019m ready to work with the Trump Administration to address the needs of rural Marylanders with these dollars.\u201d\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404206", "Huizenga Statement on Elections in Burma", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", "huizenga", "https://huizenga.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding elections in Burma.\n\nAs long as the junta is overseeing the election process in Burma and refuses to allow true opposition candidates, any election under these circumstances should be viewed as nothing more than a sham. I call on all ASEAN countries to refrain from legitimizing this staged and predetermined outcome.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-announces-cms-funds-support-rural-hospitals-across-western-new-york", "Langworthy Announces CMS funds to Support Rural Hospitals Across Western New York and the Southern Tier", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicholas A. Langworthy", "L000600", "langworthy.house.gov", "langworthy", "https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that New York State has been awarded $212 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a historic investment authorized under H.R. 1 and the Working Families Tax Plan, and announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).\n\n\u201cI\u2019m extremely proud to share that New York will receive $212 million in funding to strengthen our rural hospitals and healthcare systems that serve so many hardworking families in Western New York and the Southern Tier,\u201d said Congressman Nick Langworthy. \u201cThis funding is historic \u2014 and it will make a real difference for patients and providers across our communities.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest federal investment in rural healthcare in American history. Established under H.R. 1 and the Working Families Tax Plan, the initiative invests $50 billion over five years to expand access to care, improve outcomes, modernize healthcare delivery, and support rural providers nationwide.\n\n\u201cRural hospitals are the backbone of healthcare in our communities. For too long, many rural systems have faced mounting financial pressure, workforce shortages, and access challenges \u2014 forcing patients to travel farther for care,\u201d Langworthy continued. \u201cThis investment helps change that.\u201d\n\nCMS confirmed that funding will support initiatives such as workforce development, expanded access to primary and specialty care, improved care coordination, and modern health technology investments designed to improve outcomes in rural communities.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I was proud to help advance the policies that made this investment possible,\u201d Langworthy added. \u201cThis is critical funding to strengthen the rural hospitals and healthcare systems that serve so many residents of New York\u2019s 23rd Congressional District.\u201d\n\nThe funding will be distributed beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, with oversight to ensure resources are used efficiently, responsibly, and with a clear focus on delivering measurable improvements for patients and providers.\n\n\u201cThis is a historic win for rural healthcare in New York,\u201d Langworthy concluded. \u201cI will continue fighting in Congress to bring home resources that protect access to care, support healthcare workers, and strengthen the communities we serve.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-announces-service-academy-nominations-1", "Miller Announces Service Academy Nominations", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "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) announced the nomination of seven West Virginia students to U.S. military service academies.\n\n\u201cI am happy to nominate these exceptional West Virginia students to our nation\u2019s prestigious service academies. These students demonstrated a strong desire to serve in the most powerful military in the world and protect the United States from foreign adversaries. I am grateful for their future service to our nation and wish them all the best,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nWhile a congressional nomination is required to apply, it does not guarantee admission. Students will be notified individually if they are granted admission to one of the service academies.\n\nThe nominated students are as follows:\n\nElijah Baldwin\n\nBridgeValley Community and Technical College\n\nNominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Air Force Academy\n\nWilliam Barton\n\nCharleston Catholic High School\n\nNominations: United States Air Force Academy and United States Naval Academy\n\nBlake Blankenship\n\nPrinceton High School\n\nNominations: United States Air Force Academy\n\nChristian Connard\n\nHurricane High School\n\nNominations: United States Military Academy\n\nLevi Maddox\n\nPikeview High School\n\nNominations: United States Military Academy\n\nLiberty Mannon\n\nMarshall University\n\nNominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy\n\nChevelle Salmons\n\nLincoln County High School\n\nNominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-announces-209-million-iowa-part-historic-rural-health", "Miller-Meeks Announces $209 Million for Iowa as Part of Historic Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "IOWA \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) proudly announced that Iowa will receive $209,040,064 in federal funding as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. This groundbreaking initiative, established under the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation passed by House Republicans and signed by President Trump, represents an unprecedented $50 billion commitment to revitalizing rural health care systems across the country.\n\n\"This is a transformational moment for rural Iowa,\" said Miller-Meeks. \"Access to high-quality health care should never depend on your zip code, and today, we\u2019re delivering on that promise. This $209 million investment will bring top-tier care closer to home for families, seniors, and veterans in every corner of our state. I fought hard to ensure Iowa received its fair share, and I\u2019m proud to see that fight pay off for the people I serve.\"\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program is designed to support states in expanding access to care, modernizing outdated facilities and technologies, strengthening the rural health workforce, and deploying innovative care models. Iowa\u2019s share of the funding will be used to:\n\nStrengthen and expand rural health care providers and staff\n\nModernize rural hospitals and clinics with new technology and infrastructure\n\nImprove emergency medical services and mental health access in underserved communities\n\nSupport community-based care delivery models that meet the unique needs of rural populations\n\nThis achievement builds on Miller-Meeks' long-standing commitment to improving health outcomes for rural communities. A physician, veteran, and strong advocate for rural Iowa, Miller-Meeks has consistently prioritized rural health in Congress and has sent multiple letters to leadership at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state leadership urging full and fair consideration for Iowa's RHTP application.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nIn August & September 2025, Miller-Meeks hosted roundtables with hospital leaders across Southeast Iowa to gather input and advocate for targeted relief.\n\nIn October, Miller-Meeks led the Iowa delegation in sending a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa HHS Director Larry Johnson expressing strong support for the Rural Health Transformation Program and outlining several guiding principles for consideration as Iowa prepares its application.\n\nIn November, Miller-Meeks led the Iowa Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz showing strong support of Iowa\u2019s application for the program.\n\n\"This is the result of listening to rural Iowans and delivering real results,\" Miller-Meeks continued. \"This funding will not only save lives but also strengthen our rural communities for generations to come.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2025/12/29/nunn-secures-209-million-rural-health-investment-for-iowa/", "Nunn Secures $209 Million Rural Health Investment for Iowa", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES, IA \u2014 Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today applauded the award of more than $209 million to Iowa from the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, a $50 billion nationwide initiative to strengthen rural health care created through the Working Families Tax Cuts.\n\n\u201cWhen we passed the Working Families Tax Cut, I fought to secure $50 billion for rural health care across the country,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cNow, more than $209 million is coming home to Iowa to strengthen care close to home, expand access through telehealth, and help rural clinics recruit and retain the providers Iowa communities rely on.\u201d\n\nThe announcement follows a letter sent by the Iowa Congressional delegation on November 20, urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve funding for Healthy Hometowns\u2014Iowa\u2019s rural health initiative designed to expand care access, strengthen emergency response, and retain medical providers across underserved communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-s-statement-celebrating-new-year", "Amata\u2019s Statement Celebrating the New Year", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "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 released the following message for New Year\u2019s Day.\n\n\u201cHappy New Year! As we complete a busy 2025 and ring in 2026, I\u2019m humbled and thankful that I represent the wonderful people of American Samoa. Together, we\u2019ve experienced many blessings from God this year, and I\u2019m optimistic for the year ahead.\n\n\u201cIn Congress, right before Christmas week, we finished up the 3.8 percent raise for our military in 2026. This much-deserved increase continues to build on last year\u2019s largest-ever raise, as Congress is prioritizing better compensation for our military.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s hard to believe 2025 has flown by already and we are halfway through the 119th Congress. This year brought many changes. When I was first sent to Washington to represent you, President Obama was in office, so I\u2019ve been through these changes before. I continue to emphasize bipartisanship in the legislation I support, and making American Samoa my first focus.\n\n\u201cAny review of 2025 must include the importance of the Executive Order restoring fishing access, signed on our historic 125th Flag Day. This was a longtime objective that followed years of effort, with congressional testimony, and support from our leaders in U.S. fishing and U.S. food security. This was a milestone achievement for our people, and I appreciate the President\u2019s decision and all who had a part in support for American Samoa\u2019s fishing.\n\n\u201cThroughout 2026, I will be focused on what matters to American Samoa, seeking opportunities to support health care, education, veterans and military families. God bless our islands and the United States as we start this new year. May God bless and guide you and your families.\u201d\n\nPsalm 20:4 (NIV) May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-applauds-202-million-awarded-ohio-through-president-trumps", "Congressman Taylor Applauds $202 Million Awarded to Ohio Through President Trump\u2019s Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "OH", "David J. Taylor", "T000490", "taylor.house.gov", "taylor", "https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the allocation of $202 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to the state of Ohio. This funding will support Ohio\u2019s multi-year plan to strengthen rural hospitals and clinics, expand access to primary and behavioral health services, modernize health care infrastructure, and improve health outcomes for families in rural areas across the state.\n\n\u201cFor too long, rural Buckeye communities have faced unique health challenges in terms of outcomes and access, and it\u2019s time to level the playing field,\u201d said Congressman Taylor. \u201cPresident Trump\u2019s Rural Health Transformation Program will dramatically improve health outcomes for thousands of Ohioans, and I\u2019m grateful for this Administration\u2019s leadership in this area. I will continue advocating on behalf of my constituents and applaud this program as a historic step in the right direction.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program was established by President Trump under the Working Families Tax Cut Act to transform health care outcomes in rural regions across the U.S. Administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the RHTP represents the largest targeted investment in rural health infrastructure and services in American history.\n\nThe RHTP allocates a total of $50 billion over five fiscal years (FY2026-FY2030), with $10 billion being made available per year.\n\nCongressman Taylor led a letter to Governor Mike DeWine with Representatives Jim Jordan (OH-04), Michael Rulli (OH-06), and Warren Davidson (OH-08) applauding the newly-created Rural Health Transformation Program on October 6, 2025. This letter urged Governor DeWine to direct funds toward initiatives that support independent rural hospitals, rural Federally Qualified Health Centers, and creative solutions to address health care gaps across rural Ohio.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-winner-2025-congressional-app-challenge", "Tiffany Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Wisconsin's Seventh District. The CAC provides middle and high school students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the opportunity to compete against their peers from across the nation.\n\n\u201cThank you to all the students who participated in this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge. After reviewing the submissions, it is clear that we are not short of talent here in Wisconsin,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany. \u201cThis year\u2019s winner, Invisible Shield, was designed as a tool to combat the mental health crisis we are facing in the United States and provide a space where kids can write down their thoughts and get immediate onsite intervention from a trained counselor.\u201d\n\nFirst Place\n\nApp: Invisible Shield\n\nBy: Ridhi and Riya Shankar\n\nSchool: Marshfield Middle School\n\nThe winner of the first-place app, Invisible Shield, will be eligible to have their app on display at the U.S. Capitol and be featured on the House of Representatives website. They will also be invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in the spring. For more information on the CAC please visit Congressman Tiffany\u2019s website.", 1, "2026-04-28T06:05:12Z", "2026-04-28T06:07:17Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-applauds-203m-investment-strengthen-rural-health-care-wisconsin", "Van Orden Applauds $203M Investment to Strengthen Rural Health Care in Wisconsin", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement that Wisconsin will receive $203,670,005 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of a historic $50 billion investment created under President Trump\u2019s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize rural health care across America.\n\nBeginning in 2026, this funding will support Wisconsin-led efforts to expand access to care, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and keep care local for rural families, seniors, and veterans across the state.\n\n\u201cEvery American citizen should have access to readily available, high-quality, and actually affordable health care,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cThis $203 million investment delivers real support for rural Wisconsin hospitals, clinics, and health care workers. Republicans fought to get this done, and not one Democrat voted for it. Thanks to President Trump\u2019s leadership, rural Wisconsin is finally getting the support it deserves.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program will distribute $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030, with funding allocated based on rural need, policy innovation, and the potential to deliver measurable improvements in access and outcomes.\n\nThe $50 billion investment strengthens rural health care in Wisconsin and across the nation by focusing on:\n\nA Nationwide Commitment to Strengthen Rural Health Care\n\nBringing More Care Within Reach for Rural Families\n\nStrengthening and Sustaining the Rural Clinical Workforce\n\nModernizing Rural Health Infrastructure and Technology\n\nDriving Structural Efficiency & Empowering Community Providers\n\nAdvancing Innovative Care Models and Payment Reform\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-announces-190-million-for-maine-rural-hospitals-and-providers-through-rural-health-transformation-program", "Senator Collins Announces $190 Million for Maine Rural Hospitals and Providers through Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Maine will receive $190 million in first-year funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a $50 billion initiative that will be awarded over five years that she proposed to support rural health care systems across the country. Maine\u2019s population is the oldest of any state in the nation and is among the most rural, placing unique strains on its rural health care system.\n\n\u201cI proposed $50 billion in funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program to help give rural states like Maine the resources they need to keep health care available close to home,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cThis funding will help strengthen our rural hospitals and support innovative approaches that can lower costs and improve health outcomes for Mainers no matter where they live. And while this investment will not solve every challenge facing our state\u2019s rural health care system, it represents an important step toward improving access to care for individuals across rural Maine and comes at a time when many rural health care providers are facing significant financial hardship.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest single federal investment in rural health care in more than two decades. Senator Collins proposed the funding during negotiations over amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. She successfully pushed to expand the RHTP to $50 billion and ensure that a broader range of rural providers would be eligible for support, despite voting against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to distribute the $50 billion initiative in tranches of $10 billion over each of the next five years.\n\nThe State of Maine\u2019s application for RHTP funding, submitted by the State with the support of the entire congressional delegation, focuses on five core priorities: empowering rural Mainers to achieve their own healthy living goals; strengthening the rural health workforce; adopting health-enabling technologies such as telehealth and electronic medical records; reducing financial and transportation-related barriers to care; and sustaining the long-term viability of Maine\u2019s rural health care ecosystem.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=360", "Congressman Hamadeh Announces Winners of the Eighth Congressional District\u2019s 2025 App Challenge", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Abraham J. Hamadeh", "H001098", "hamadeh.house.gov", "hamadeh", "https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is proud to announce the winners of the Eighth Congressional District's 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The winning App, \"Chronos,\" was developed by Vignesh Nagarajan and Raghav Senthil Kumar, both are 12th grade students at BASIS High School.\n\nA smart scheduler, \"Chronos\" is an App designed to pull together Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, etc., and instantly finds times that work for all meeting invitees, no matter what platform they use or time zone they are operating in. It then books the meeting on all calendars automatically.\n\n\u201cI am so proud of young coders and developers, like Vignesh and Raghav, who are sharing their talents and skills to better people's lives,\" stated Congressman Hamadeh. \"Their willingness to share their creativity and coding skills embody the very spirit of what it means to serve this great nation.\u201d\n\nThe \u201cChronos\u201d App will be displayed in the United States Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives\u2019 website, House.gov. Vignesh and Raghav have also earned an invitation to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge\u2019s mission is to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around STEM, coding, and computer science education.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the most prestigious prize in student computer science. Members of Congress can host district-wide contests for students in middle school and high school.\n\nThe Challenge accepts computer programs written in any programming language, for any computer-based platform.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:31:39Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415219", "Chairman Smith on President Trump\u2019s decisive action to strike ISIS encampments in Nigeria", "2025-12-27", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee issued the following statement after the U.S. military\u2019s coordinated strikes on ISIS settlements in northwestern Nigeria:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s decisive action reflects the United States\u2019 unyielding commitment to standing up to the Nigerian terrorists, who have been murdering, raping, torturing and violently harassing Christians and non-radical Muslims in the region for decades.\n\n\u201cCoordinated under Secretary Pete Hegseth, the limited precision airstrikes against Islamist terrorists in Nigeria clearly demonstrate that violent actions against Christians and other religious groups have profound consequences.\n\n\u201cThe strikes also put the radical Islamist terrorists in Nigeria on notice that the United States will never condone or turn a blind eye to religious persecution and violence.\n\n\u201cSignificantly, the U.S. Department of State and Nigeria on December 19 signed a five-year bilateral America First Global Health Strategy, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s health system with a strong emphasis on promoting Christian faith-based healthcare providers. The U.S. intends to commit $2.1 billion in health assistance in the combined investment of nearly $5.1 billion over the life of the MOU.\n\n\u201cAccording to State, \u2018The MOU was negotiated in connection with reforms the Nigerian government has made to prioritize protecting Christian populations from violence\u2026.\u2019 Additionally, it was announced that the Trump Administration \u2018expects Nigeria to continue to make progress ensuring that it combats extremist religious violence against vulnerable Christian populations.\u2019\n\n\u201cIn October, I and many of my colleagues applauded President Trump and welcomed his declaration of Nigeria as a \u2018Country of Particular Concern\u2019 based on the religious persecution of Christians in that country.\n\n\u201cI then chaired a hearing entitled, \u2018President Trump\u2019s Redesignation of Nigeria as a \u201cCountry of Particular Concern\u201d: A Serious, Well-Founded Wake-Up Call,\u2019 at which key State Department officials made it clear that the Trump administration was working tirelessly to ensure that human rights and religious freedom remain central to our bilateral relationship with Nigeria.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-bill-help-natural-disaster-victims-tax-filing-signed-law", "Murphy Bill to Help Natural Disaster Victims with Tax Filing Signed into Law", "2025-12-27", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement after his bill, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, was signed into law.\n\n\"Disaster victims endure unimaginable challenges as they work to rebuild their lives,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.\"The last thing they should worry about is navigating confusing IRS filing requirements. The Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act provides individuals with sufficient time to claim tax refunds or credits while ensuring clear communication from the IRS to prevent unnecessary penalties or interest. I am grateful to President Trump for signing my bill into law to bring meaningful reform. I am also very appreciative of Chairman Smith for his leadership on the Ways and Means Committee and the unanimous, bipartisan support the bill received in Congress.\"\n\nBackground\n\nUnder current law, taxpayers are afforded a \u201clookback period\u201d of up to three years to claim credits or refunds. Unfortunately, the lookback period does not take into account filers who may have postponed their filing due to a disaster declaration.\n\nThis bill ensures that victims of disasters have additional time to claim any missed credits or refunds.\n\nSeparately, the IRS issues a \"notice and demand\" to inform filers of any payments they may owe by the original deadline but wait until the postponed deadline to make a payment. This creates unnecessary confusion and stress for disaster victims.\n\nThis legislation requires the IRS to extend the claim deadline and postponed filing deadline together, as well as tie the deadline for mailing a \"notice and demand\" to the postponed filing deadline for those who filed prior to the postponed deadline.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2841", "Bacon Announces $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Thanks Senator Fischer and Eppley Leaders for Collaboration\n\nOmaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal, including the concourse and security checkpoint, arrival/departure gates, and international gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of the pedestrian walkway.\n\nThroughout his Congressional career, Rep. Bacon has made improvements to Eppley Airfield one of his top priorities, helping secure more than $94.1 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other funding sources. These investments expand flight capacity and inspection areas while streamlining the check-in and TSA processes for travelers and increasing possible international flights.\n\n\u201cIt has been thrilling to see the airport expansion construction take place and realize how much this will add to Omaha\u2019s \u201centrance,\u201d said Rep. Bacon. \u201cThis expansion will enable Eppley to meet the travel needs of the growing metropolitan Omaha area and welcome international flights. This transformation will shape our region\u2019s future for many decades to come and will be vital for Omaha's economy. I'm pleased to work with the leaders at Eppley and Sen. Fischer in creating what will become the best airport in the Midwest.\u201d\n\n\u201cEppley Airport is a critical gateway connecting Nebraskans to the rest of the country and the world. With this funding I secured alongside Rep. Bacon, we\u2019re expanding Eppley\u2019s global reach and strengthening Nebraska\u2019s economy,\u201d said Sen. Fischer.\n\n\u201cThe Omaha Airport Authority was pleased to be notified by Congressman Bacon\u2019s office that Eppley Airfield will be receiving a grant for the Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program. We are happy to be the recipient of $10 million in Federal Aviation Administration funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\u201d said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer of the Omaha Airport Authority. \u201cThis grant funding will create benefits for travelers from Omaha and throughout Nebraska. The funds will support continued improvements at Eppley Airfield including increased capacity, improved throughput, and an enhanced customer experience for decades to come.\u201d\n\nRep. Bacon also announced an Airport Improvement Program grant for the Wahoo Municipal Airport of $382,000 to construct a new 11,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-celebrates-presidential-signing-alaska-native-vietnam-era", "Congressman Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Dec. 26, 2025 \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Begich released the following statement after legislation he authored to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment program was signed into law:\n\n\u201cToday, President Trump signed the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act into law. With the President\u2019s signature, we are fulfilling a decades-old promise to Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans who were logistically prevented from accessing land allotment opportunities for Alaska natives made available during their military service overseas. Under the Biden Administration, selections were slow-rolled or denied, preventing veterans and their families from receiving these lands. Thank you to Senator Dan Sullivan for his work in the Senate getting this across the finish line before the end of 2025 and for championing this issue for many years. I\u2019m proud of the work we\u2019ve done to extend this vital program.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-announces-240000-grant-talbot-county-roadway-safety-plan", "Congressman Harris Announces $240,000 Grant for Talbot County Roadway Safety Plan", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", "harris", "https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced a $240,000 U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All grant awarded to Talbot County to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Plan to help reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries.\n\nThis funding will help Talbot County analyze local crash trends, gather input from residents and community partners, and work with transportation experts to identify the most urgent safety needs. The resulting countywide Safety Action Plan will outline priority projects, estimated costs, timelines, and measurable goals to reduce serious crashes and improve roadway safety across the county. It will also strengthen Talbot County\u2019s ability to pursue future federal funding for roadway safety upgrades.\n\nStatement from Congressman Harris:\n\n\"This is an important investment in public safety for Talbot County and the Eastern Shore. Communities across my district rely on safe, reliable roads, and this grant will strengthen local planning, support smarter infrastructure decisions, and ultimately help save lives. I thank the U.S. Department of Transportation for awarding this grant and recognizing the importance of improving roadway safety in Talbot County.\"\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=40918BA1-AB26-4732-9DB6-6A059D768023", "Andy Barr Announces the Passing of Tatum Dale, Longtime District Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Campaign Manager", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Lexington, KY\u2014 It is with an incredibly heavy heart that U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced the passing of Tatum Dale, his longtime District Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Campaign Manager for his U.S. Senate campaign. Barr released the following statement:\n\n\u201cWhen I first ran to serve the Sixth District, Tatum Dale was one of the first people who volunteered to help. Born and raised in Murray, Tatum came to the University of Kentucky for college, and I\u2019m forever grateful that she stayed to serve alongside me. For over 15 years, Tatum was the heart and soul of my team. She held almost every job in my office\u2014Scheduler, Field Representative, Deputy District Director, District Director, then Deputy Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager for my U.S. Senate run.\n\n\u201cWith Tatum\u2019s leadership, my office favorably closed thousands of cases for Kentuckians\u2014helping veterans, seniors, and families throughout our district. She fought to deliver funds to support dozens of community projects across our Commonwealth. She loved helping people and was a servant of others, just as Christ envisioned us all to be. Maybe that\u2019s why her birth in heaven is a shared birthday with our Lord and Savior. While our hearts are broken, our team finds peace and hope knowing that Tatum is now home with Christ, resting comfortably in the arms of her Savior.\n\n\u201cTatum loved her family, her faith, and her Commonwealth. She made me a better Congressman, our staff better public servants, and we will all miss her forever. From Murray to Lexington and everywhere in the Commonwealth that she touched, we hope you will all join us in praying for Tatum\u2019s family and friends\u2014and be forever inspired by her memory to serve others.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404207", "Huizenga Statement on Coordinated Strike Against Terrorists, Protecting Christians in Nigeria", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", "huizenga", "https://huizenga.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "Today, in coordination with the Nigerian government, President Trump and the U.S. Military took decisive action to protect Christians from radical Islamists in Nigeria. The Congressional Delegation I led to Nigeria this past weekend provided insight that some attitudes inside the Nigerian Government are beginning to turn in favor of protecting Christians \u2014 in addition to taking actions against those terrorizing Christians and moderate Muslims. As I have said previously, the US was too late in Rwanda and too late in South Sudan. This strike demonstrates the United States is taking the targeted killings in Nigeria seriously.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://king-hinds.house.gov/media/newsletters/legacy-sails-forward-thank-you-pete-and-emma-perez", "A Legacy That Sails Forward: Thank You Pete and Emma Perez", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MP", "Kimberlyn King-Hinds", "K000404", "king-hinds.house.gov", "king-hinds", "https://king-hinds.house.gov/media", "scraper", "As we reflect with gratitude, we honor Pete and Emma Perez, co-founders of 500 Sails, whose vision and leadership have helped revive traditional canoe knowledge and inspire a new generation of ocean stewards.\n\nFor more than 11 years, Pete and Emma guided 500 Sails with the belief that our youth are the sunrise and that true leadership means preparing them to lead. As they transition stewardship to a capable new generation, they do so having built a strong foundation for cultural education, sustainability, and community impact.\n\nAs Pete and Emma begin a new chapter in Guam, we thank them for their service, their humility, and their trust in the future. Their legacy will continue to sail forward, carried by many hands.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://king-hinds.house.gov/media/newsletters/merry-christmas", "Merry Christmas", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MP", "Kimberlyn King-Hinds", "K000404", "king-hinds.house.gov", "king-hinds", "https://king-hinds.house.gov/media", "scraper", "Image\n\nFor those who celebrate, Christmas is a time for family, for quiet moments, and for reflecting on the blessings we share. This year, I am especially grateful for the gift you have given me in allowing me to serve you in Washington. As we gather this season, I hope we also take a moment to look out for one another, especially knowing the holidays can be difficult for some. A kind word, a shared meal, or simply checking in can mean more than we realize.\n\nWishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas, filled with time with the people you love and moments that remind you of what truly matters. Merry Christmas and I love you CNMI!", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fitzpatrick.house.gov/2025/12/fitzpatrick-statement-following-silver-lake-nursing-home-explosion", "Fitzpatrick Statement Following Silver Lake Nursing Home Explosion", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Brian K. Fitzpatrick", "F000466", "fitzpatrick.house.gov", "fitzpatrick", "https://fitzpatrick.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "LANGHORNE, PA\u2014 Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) released the following statement in the wake of a devastating explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, which claimed two lives, injured dozens, and prompted a heroic, multi-agency emergency response on Christmas Eve:\n\n\u201cOn this Christmas Eve, our hearts are heavy\u2014but they are also grateful.\n\nWe have received confirmation that everyone at Silver Lake Nursing Home has been accounted for\u2014an outcome made possible by the heroic first responders who ran into danger again and again, risking their own lives to save others.\n\nWe mourn the two lives lost, pray for the twenty who were injured, and hold close the families whose lives have been forever changed.\n\nThe incident occurred yesterday, shortly after 2:00 PM, when PECO crews responded to reports of a gas odor at the facility. While crews were on site, an explosion occurred, causing the first floor to collapse into the basement and trapping individuals inside. A second explosion followed approximately 30 seconds later. What happened will be thoroughly examined in the days ahead, and those facts will be made known. An investigation is already underway.\n\nBut what needs no explanation is this: when the moment demanded courage, our community delivered it. Firefighters, police officers, medics, nurses, and emergency personnel from across our region answered the call without hesitation, and because of them, lives were saved.\n\nSo tonight, as homes and churches across our region are lit for Christmas, we ask for prayers\u2014for those grieving, for those recovering, and for the brave men and women who stood watch when it mattered most.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nYesterday, Congressman Fitzpatrick was on site at Lower Bucks Hospital, where he addressed the media and received a comprehensive operational briefing following the explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home. He reaffirmed that his office remains fully engaged and stands ready to secure any necessary federal assistance as the response continues.\n\nAfter the briefing, Congressman Fitzpatrick toured the on-scene command post alongside Governor Josh Shapiro and Mike Motte, CEO of Lower Bucks Hospital, where they met with and thanked the extraordinary nurses, medical professionals, and first responders who have worked tirelessly under dangerous conditions since the first call came in.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2840", "Bacon Issues Statement Following Ben Sasse\u2019s Cancer Diagnosis", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after the announcement of former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse\u2019s cancer diagnosis:\n\n\u201cAngie and I are heartbroken by the news shared by our friend Ben Sasse. He is a strong friend who I love to hear from. We are keeping Ben and his family in our prayers and are grateful for his willingness to share his faith and trust in the Almighty during such a difficult moment, reminding us of the eternal promise God has given all of us when we put our faith in Him.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415214", "TAPinto Gold Coast article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'Federal Pause Hits Offshore Wind Projects Planned Off the Jersey Shore and Along the East Coast'", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Jim Lonergan\n\nPublished December 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 The Trump administration has ordered a suspension of construction and lease activity for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, including Empire Wind, which is planned off the New Jersey and New York coasts. Federal officials cited national security concerns, specifically the potential for large offshore wind turbines to interfere with military and civilian radar systems used for aviation and maritime navigation.\n\nThe pause, announced by the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Defense, applies not only to future permitting but also to projects that were already approved, under construction, or still in the development phase. Administration officials said the action is intended to allow time for additional review and coordination between federal agencies, the military, and project developers.\n\nThe five offshore wind projects affected by the suspension are:\n\nEmpire Wind 1 (New York\u2013New Jersey coast), developed by Equinor\n\nVineyard Wind 1 (off Massachusetts), the nation\u2019s first large-scale offshore wind farm\n\nRevolution Wind (off Rhode Island and Connecticut), led by \u00d8rsted\n\nSunrise Wind (off New York), also developed by \u00d8rsted\n\nCoastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), a Dominion Energy project off Virginia\n\nTogether, these projects represent several gigawatts of planned renewable energy capacity and had been central to state and federal clean energy goals along the Eastern Seaboard.\n\nPhoto Credit: shutterstock/ShutterDesigner\n\nRep. Chris Smith (R\u2013NJ), a long-time critic of offshore wind development, welcomed the administration\u2019s decision, saying it validates concerns he has raised for years regarding radar interference and national security risks. Smith has argued that offshore wind turbines can create radar \u201cclutter\u201d that may weaken or disrupt systems relied upon by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Armed Forces. Click HERE for Rep. Smith's deeper explanation of the risks posed.\n\nSmith pointed to an April 2025 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examining offshore wind\u2019s impact on radar systems, a study he said he requested with other members of Congress. He also cited legislation he sponsored that passed the U.S. House in 2023 requiring certification that offshore wind projects would not interfere with military or aviation radar capabilities.\n\nEmpire Wind has drawn particular scrutiny because of its proximity to major transportation and defense infrastructure, including Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and JFK, as well as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey.\n\nWe spoke with Rep. Smith about the offshore wind pause, and he said, \u201cThis has been one of my deepest concerns and an issue I have fought since day one. The fact that these risks were never fully tested, and that the previous administration would not certify the projects as safe, is alarming and, at best, negligent. You don\u2019t move forward with projects of this magnitude \u2014 especially in close proximity to critical military installations and major airports \u2014 without first proving they pose no risk to national security, aviation safety, or maritime operations.\u201d\n\nLocal Impact: Offshore Turbines and Transmission Lines: Beyond Empire Wind, the federal pause comes as offshore wind development tied to the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South also fall under the Federal pause. The project, which we've written about at length, would place turbines roughly nine miles off Long Beach Island, while its onshore transmission lines would affect Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell. Plans call for subsea cables to make landfall near the Sea Girt National Guard Training Center before running underground through local corridors to grid connections in Howell. Officials and residents in those communities have raised concerns about construction disruption, long-term infrastructure impacts, environmental effects, and potential costs associated with hosting offshore wind transmission infrastructure.\n\nBeyond national security, critics have raised concerns about the potential impact of offshore wind projects on commercial and recreational fishing, marine ecosystems, and coastal tourism. Opponents have also questioned the cost of large-scale offshore wind development and the financial burden it could place on taxpayers and ratepayers.\n\nOffshore wind developers and clean energy industry groups told Reuters that several of the paused projects had already undergone years of federal environmental and security review. They cautioned that suspending construction could delay clean energy goals, disrupt supply chains, and impact jobs tied to offshore wind manufacturing, port infrastructure, and maritime construction across multiple states.\n\nThe administration has not released a timeline for completing its review or for determining whether the projects could resume under revised conditions or additional mitigation measures. For now, construction activity on all five projects remains paused.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415216", "Shorebeat article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'Trump Halts Construction of Remaining Offshore Wind Project Off N.J.'", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Daniel Nee\n\nPublished December 23, 2025\n\nPresident Donald Trump halted numerous offshore wind projects on Monday, citing national security concerns, officials said. The decision led to cheers from U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has lobbied against the projects for years, and with consternation from some environmental groups that favored the projects.\n\nThe order from Trump\u2019s administration will stop five major offshore wind farms \u2014 including Empire Wind, located offshore in the New York bight, roughly between Monmouth County and portions of southern Long Island. Unlike some other wind projects, proposed and approved, Empire Wind would not likely have been visible from the New Jersey coast.\n\nOffshore wind development has been a persistent source of partisan wrangling, favored by New Jersey Democrats as well as officials in the former Biden administration. Trump, and GOP congressional leaders, pledged to eliminate the leases of offshore territory after concerns grew over potential negative effects on marine mammals, as well as subsidies for its foreign owner, the Norwegian firm Equinor. An executive order shutting down the projects has bounced between courtrooms since Trump took office in 2025, with the administration suffering a loss in court earlier this month when Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Patti Saris, appointed by President Bill Clinton, struck down the order. The decision is expected to be appealed, but Monday\u2019s order effectively accomplishes the abolition of the projects \u2013 at least in the immediate future \u2013 for reasons related to national security.\n\nOffshore wind turbine. (Photo: Harald Pettersen/Statoil)\n\nThe Department of the Interior halted the projects to allow for a \u201cpause\u201d so a review could be conducted in conjunction with the Department of Defense (War). Critics of the offshore development, most prominently Smith, have raised concerns that the massive turbines atop the structures could create radar clutter in busy airspace, most notably affecting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, a major transit point for materiel between the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to President Donald Trump and Secretary Doug Burgum for their leadership in assessing ocean wind\u2019s threats to national security and radar interference,\u201d Smith said. \u201cAs I have argued from day one \u2014 ocean wind projects pose significant, catastrophic impacts to radar, putting military and civilian aircrafts and vessels at grave risk.\u201d\n\nA lawn sign opposing wind turbines off Long Beach Island, Sept. 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee)\n\nA deceased humpback whale floats off Seaside Park, N.J., March 1, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Nee)\n\nA humpback whale is prepared to be buried at Funtown Beach, Seaside Park, N.J., March 3, 2023. (Photo: MMSC)\n\nThose in favor of the projects have said the matter had already been the subject of reviews by the U.S. Coast Guard under the previous administration, which did not identify any issues with radar clutter or interference.\n\n\u201cThe administration is again illegally blocking clean, affordable energy,\u201d said Ted Kelly of the Environmental Defense Council.\n\n\u201cPlacing largely foreign-owned wind turbines along our coastlines was never acceptable,\u201d countered Robin Shaffer, President of Protect Our Coast New Jersey, largely echoing the concerns raised by Smith.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415218", "Daily Caller article on Smith's Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act'\"Murder Masquerading As Medicine\": Senate Ignores Bill On CCP's Christian Organ Harvesting'", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Derek VanBuskirk\n\nPublished December 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM ET\n\nA bill aimed at curbing the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s (CCP) forced organ harvesting of cultural and religious minorities, including Christians, has \u201clanguished\u201d in committee for seven months as Senate leaders have failed to act.\n\nRepublican New Jersey Rep. Christopher Smith, sponsor of the legislation that passed the House with a nearly unanimous vote, told the Daily Caller about the growing threat to Christians in China and the real consequences of delaying Senate action.\n\nH.R. 1503, the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025, is not Smith\u2019s first attempt to confront the practice. A 2023 version of the bill passed the House 413-2 before dying in the same place the current bill now sits: the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.\n\n(Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nSmith chaired his first hearing on forced organ harvesting in 1998, hearing testimony from Chinese security officials. While the practice was once limited in scope, it exploded into a billion-dollar state enterprise following the CCP\u2019s 1999 crackdown on Falun Gong.\n\nFalun Gong, a spiritual practice drawing on Buddhist and Taoist traditions and once widely embraced in China, was the primary early target.\n\nBecause practitioners abstain from tobacco and alcohol, they were considered ideal harvesting candidates, with the average age of those executed and immediately harvested being 28, Smith said.\n\nTaipei, TAIWAN: During a rally joined by thousands of Falun Gong practitioners at Taipei 23 April 2006, four demonstrators play in an action drama against what they said was the Chinese communists\u2019 killing of Falun Gong followers and harvesting of their organs in concentration camps. (Photo: PATRICK LIN/AFP via Getty Images)\n\n\u201cI want to know how long [the patients] have to wait [for a liver transplant].\u201d\n\nDavid Matas and David Kilgour recorded from an undercover conversation they had with a Chinese doctor, as recorded in \u201cBloody Harvest: The Killing of Falun Gong for Their Organs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe supply of organs we have, we have every day. We do them every day,\u201d the doctor responded.\n\n\u201cWe want fresh, alive ones,\u201d Matas and Kilgour asked.\n\n\u201cThey are all alive, all alive,\u201d the doctor reassured.\n\n\u201cI heard some come from those who practise Falun Gong, those who are very healthy,\u201d Matas and Kilgour said.\n\n\u201cYes, we have. I can\u2019t talk clearly to you over the phone,\u201d the doctor said, before inviting whom he believed was a potential buyer to visit in person.\n\nThis photo taken on June 2, 2019 shows buildings at the Artux City Vocational Skills Education Training Service Center, believed to be a re-education camp where mostly Muslim ethnic minorities are detained, north of Kashgar in China\u2019s northwestern Xinjiang region. (Photo: GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nSmith, who has held nine hearings on the issue, said detainees\u2019 health was closely monitored to prepare them for execution and the harvesting of up to six vital organs.\n\nA 2024 report from Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH) cited several independent sources verifying that Falun Gong often reported that prisoners of conscience were subject to unsolicited, coerced medical exams and blood testing, adding that guards would use organ transplantation to threaten prisoners who would not comply.\n\nAlthough reliable data is difficult to obtain, DAFOH also found that Chinese organ transplant numbers were reported irregularly, as sudden increases were followed by decade-long standstills, contrasting the steady increase of other countries.\n\nFor example, DAFOH found that Chinese annual transplant numbers increased by 250% between 2000 and 2004, which contrasts with the rates of other countries, ranging from 10-15% during the same time period.\n\n\u201cThey have perfected this art form of killing and stealing organs,\u201d Smith told the Caller.\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 NOVEMBER 19: U.S. House Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (2nd L) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) (3rd L) join (L-R) Policy and Advocacy Coordinator of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK) Foundation Frances Hui, Research and Policy Advisor of the Hong Kong Watch Anouk Wear, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Democracy Council Anna Kwok, Senior International Advocacy Associate of the Hong Kong Democracy Council Carmen Lau during a news conference in response of the sentencing ruling in the Hong Kong 47 case November 19, 2024 in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)\n\nIn a 2024 written testimony, researcher Ethan Gutmann estimated that annual victims may number between 25,000 and 50,000, suggesting as many as 175,000 victims even under lower estimates.\n\nOfficials-turned-witnesses testified in Smith\u2019s hearings that they personally harvested organs from living patients to maximize quality.\n\nSmith said the motive goes beyond profit, serving the party\u2019s pursuit of practical immortality.\n\nWhen a member of the CCP\u2019s totalitarian leadership needs an organ, prisoners\u2019 medical records are searched. If a match is found, the individual is killed for the benefit of the party \u2014 or, more accurately, the men running it, Smith said.\n\nSmith cited a September hot-mic exchange between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussing harvesting in this manner.\n\n\u201cEarlier, people rarely lived to 70, but these days at 70 you are still a child,\u201d Xi said through a translator, according to The Epoch Times.\n\n\u201cAs biotechnology advances, human organs can be continuously transplanted, allowing us to become younger and younger, perhaps even achieve immortality,\u201d Putin reportedly replied.\n\nIn this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, (L-R) Russia\u2019s President Vladimir Putin walks with China\u2019s President Xi Jinping and North Korea\u2019s leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing\u2019s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. (Photo by ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nSmith called the practice \u201cmurder masquerading as medicine.\u201d\n\nAfter decades of rapid harvesting, Smith said healthy Falun Gong candidates were depleted, forcing the party to expand into \u201calternative\u201d supply sources, including Uyghur Muslims, Kazakhs, other Central Asians and Christians.\n\nChristians\u2019 health and \u201cpure lives,\u201d Smith said, make them highly valuable \u201ccommodities.\u201d\n\nWhile Christians currently represent a \u201csmaller portion\u201d of victims, Smith warned they could become increasingly targeted as other populations are exhausted, serving as a fresh resource for an \u201cever-expanding\u201d enterprise.\n\nReligious persecution is routine in China. Smith told the Caller that Beijing licenses clergy, edits holy scriptures, censors online worship, bars minors from religious life and restricts contact with fellow believers abroad, adding that \u201cthe end goal is eradication.\u201d\n\nA Catholic worshipper prays during an Easter Sunday mass at a prayer house in a village near Beijing on April 4, 2021. (Photo by JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nThough most harvesting occurs in China, H.R. 1503 targets the global organ trade, including Western participants in \u201ctransplant tourism.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. is no exception. Wealthy American patients, Smith said, are willing to pay steep fees to bypass transplant waitlists, funding China\u2019s system in the process.\n\nSmith is not proposing a new approach but expanding a proven one. By attaching organ harvesting to the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, the same framework used against Ghislaine Maxwell, he aims to signal that the FBI will treat transplant tourists and brokers like sex traffickers.\n\nThe goal is to make the risk \u2014 up to 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine for those prosecuted in the U.S. \u2014 so high that U.S. demand collapses.\n\nThe bill would also impose asset freezes, sanctions, and travel bans on foreign participants of the underground market.\n\n\u201cMaybe it deters it, and after a few prosecutions, it begins to make a real serious impact,\u201d Smith said. \u201cYou start prosecuting people, and at least it will dry up people utilizing this tainted supply chain.\u201d\n\nH.R. 1503 passed the House 406-1 under suspension of the rules, a process reserved for broadly nonpartisan legislation.\n\nThe sole dissenting vote came from Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, whom Smith said votes no on almost everything.\n\nAs 2025 draws to a close, the bill remains stalled in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Republican Idaho Sen. Jim Risch.\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 MARCH 25: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) arrives for the confirmation hearing for former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Huckabee, the former governor and presidential candidate, answered questions on Israel and its campaign against Hamas. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)\n\n\u201cI appreciate Rep. Smith\u2019s attention to this horrific issue,\u201d a committee spokesperson told the Caller. \u201cSenator Risch remains committed to countering the dreadful practice of organ harvesting and is happy to work with anyone to counter it. However, this particular piece of legislation has not been raised with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.\u201d\n\nWhile any member may request consideration, only the chairman controls the agenda. That leaves the responsibility ultimately on Risch to get the bill out of what Smith called the legislative black hole of referred-but-ignored legislation \u2014 the same fate as his 2023 effort.\n\nIf Gutmann\u2019s estimates are accurate, between 68,000 and 136,000 people have been killed since the 2023 bill reached the committee, with 15,000 to 31,211 victims since the 2025 bill was referred in June.\n\nWithout action, the Chinese regime and its allies may seek to further expand the practice, and as reserves of Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghur Muslims are depleted, the CCP may turn to massacring even more Christians to maintain profits.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3463", "De La Cruz Leads Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Monica De La Cruz", "D000594", "delacruz.house.gov", "delacruz", "https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act to ensure uniform access to employment authorization documents (EADs) for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients nationwide.\n\n\"The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act provides uniformity and certainty that DACA recipients need to pursue their careers and contribute to our communities. By bringing common sense and stability to our immigration policy, my legislation will ensure the American dream remains a reality for those working hard to achieve it.\" - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act ensures the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the statutory authority to issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.\n\nBy giving DHS the authority to issue EADs, this will ensure uniformity and continued access to employment authorization for all eligible DACA recipients nationwide, bringing certainty for recipients.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downing-urges-dow-continue-wounded-warrior-service-dog-program", "Downing Urges DOW to Continue Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Congressman Troy Downing (R-MT) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth alongside Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) expressing his support for the Wounded Warrior Service Dog program (WWSDP) and urging the Department of War (DOW) to continue to carry out the program going forward. Congressman Downing\u2019s efforts have garnered support from Dog Tag Buddies, a Billings-based group dedicated to providing improved daily living and social mobility for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war.\n\n\u201cThe Treasure State has one of the nation's largest veteran populations, many of whom rely on four-legged partners to help them recover from the physical and invisible scars of war,\u201d said Congressman Downing. \u201cI was proud to advocate on behalf of Montana\u2019s veteran community, their service dogs, and the many unsung heroes at partnering organizations who work behind the scenes to make these connections possible.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program is not a luxury\u2014it is a lifeline,\u201d said DeeDe Baker, Founder & Executive Director, Dog Tag Buddies. \u201cFor veterans in rural states like Montana and North Dakota, it is often the only path to the independence and social mobility that service dogs make possible.\u201d\n\nRead key excerpts from the lawmakers\u2019 letter below:\n\n\u201cWWSDP is a competitive grant program overseen by the Department of War to support nonprofit organizations that help raise service dogs and connect them with veterans. Today, 28 organizations in 23 states rely on this program to place highly trained service dogs with veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, mobility and hearing impairments, blindness, and other life-altering disabilities. This includes two long-standing constituent providers under the program, Dog Tag Buddies in Billings, Montana, and Service Dogs for America, located in Jud, North Dakota. WWDSP has served as an essential support mechanism, enabling veterans in our states to access the life-changing assistance delivered by trained service dogs\u2026\n\n\u201cWe urge your office to take action to continue to carry out WWSDP, including through the reprogramming process and the administrative flexibility available to the Department. This action would critically bridge the gap between FY24 funds and FY26 appropriations. Notably, the House-passed Department of Defense Appropriations Act includes $17 million in funding for the program.\n\n\u201cThe service dogs provided with the support of WWSDP are an essential lifeline for veterans who faced the harshest consequences of war to live independently and have a companion to support them. Without funding for the next year, service dog organizations across the country will be forced to suspend new intakes, stop matching dogs to veterans, and even in some cases shut down services altogether.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "Johnson Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) congratulated Congressional App Challenge winner Nana Kwame Dwomoh from Brookings, South Dakota. Nana Kwame coded an app called \u201cWorkWellness.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Nana Kwame on being selected as this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge Winner from South Dakota,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cHe overcame several obstacles in developing his product and learned more about coding in the process. Technology is increasingly important in career fields, and the App Challenge is a great opportunity for students to test and improve their skills.\u201d\n\nNana Kwame created \u201cWorkWellness\u201d to boost productivity and health by running timed work sessions, prompting stretch breaks, and suggesting targeted exercises for areas of discomfort. It also tracks total work time and includes an AI wellness assistant that provides quick, practical advice on posture, ergonomics, and healthy routines.\n\nNana Kwame says, \u201cAs a high school student who spends long hours at a desk and on a computer, I\u2019ve felt back pain myself. Millions of students and office workers share this same discomfort from ignoring what their bodies need during work sessions. I created WorkWellness to help solve that problem, allowing people to stay focused and productive while also reminding them to take care of their health through consistent stretching.\u201d\n\nAnnually, students from each congressional district compete in the App Challenge. This year, Nana Kwame\u2019s app will be displayed in the Capitol and featured online, and he will have the chance to participate in #HouseofCode, a gathering of all the current year\u2019s winners.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1984", "Ezell Applauds Return of Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to Full Operations", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MS", "Mike Ezell", "E000235", "ezell.house.gov", "ezell", "https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, today welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard\u2019s decision to return Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to full response operations, marking a major step forward for maritime security and economic activity along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.\n\nThe Coast Guard announced that, in conjunction with Assignment Year 2026, Station Pascagoula will transition from scheduled mission operations back to full response operations after capabilities were temporarily reduced in 2023 due to workforce shortages.\n\n\u201cThis is outstanding news for South Mississippi,\" Chairman Ezell said. \u201cCoast Guard Station Pascagoula plays a critical role in protecting our maritime border, supporting search and rescue missions, and safeguarding the Port of Pascagoula. I\u2019m grateful to see the Coast Guard fully restoring these operations and ensuring our Coast Guard men and women have the staffing they need to do their jobs. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, I\u2019ve been clear that readiness matters. Restoring full operations at Station Pascagoula improves safety for our mariners, strengthens national security, and protects one of Mississippi\u2019s most important economic engines.\u201d\n\n\"After temporarily reducing capabilities at Station Pascagoula in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages, I am pleased to announce the Coast Guard will fully restore the unit\u2019s operational capabilities and readiness in 2026,\" Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant said. \u201cOur strong recruiting performance has made this possible. Station Pascagoula is vital to securing our southern maritime border and supporting the Port of Pascagoula's $18 billion economic impact. This action directly supports our nation's security and economic prosperity.\"\n\nStrategically located on the Gulf Coast, Coast Guard Station Pascagoula conducts missions that deter and interdict illegal migration and illicit trafficking, while also protecting vital port infrastructure from physical and cyber threats. The station\u2019s return to full response operations strengthens the Coast Guard\u2019s ability to respond quickly to emergencies, natural disasters, and maritime security threats in accordance with its long-standing motto, Semper Paratus \u2014 \u201cAlways Ready.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for defending more than 95,000 miles of U.S. shoreline, 25,000 miles of navigable rivers, and 4.5 million square miles of exclusive economic zone. With more than 76,000 members operating cutters, aircraft, boats, and cyber capabilities, the Coast Guard plays a vital role in protecting America\u2019s maritime domain and economic security.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-announces-us-military-service-academy-nominations-class-2030", "Congressman Flood Announces U.S. Military Service Academy Nominations for Class of 2030", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "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 announced the nomination of First Congressional District constituents to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The announcement comes at the conclusion of a rigorous interview and selection process that included the input of a committee of Nebraskans with diverse backgrounds, including military leaders and community members.\n\n\u201cI want to commend this impressive class of Nebraskans who desire to serve our nation through our Armed Forces. It is one of the greatest honors to put forward talented young leaders for consideration at our U.S. Military Service Academies every year,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cI would also like to express my appreciation to the selection committee for their careful and dedicated review of every applicant.\u201d\n\nThe committee was chaired by Dave Merritt of Norfolk (USN) with members including Col. Fred Phelan of Lincoln (USAF) and Chris Hove of Lincoln (USN). The committee examined each applicant\u2019s understanding of the nature of the Military Service Academies, the role of Officers in the Armed Forces, the applicant\u2019s desire to serve, their academic records, and their ability to communicate effectively in a high stakes environment.\n\nWith input of the committee, Congressman Mike Flood nominated applicants that met the rigorous academic and physical requirements of the Military Service Academies. There are five U.S. Military Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The office received no applications for nomination to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.\n\nCongressman Mike Flood\u2019s nominations are in alphabetical order by last name:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-delivers-2025-christmas-address", "Congressman Flood Delivers 2025 Christmas Address", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "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 (R-NE) issued a recorded statement ahead of Christmas, which is observed December 25, 2025.\n\nVideo of Congressman Flood's Christmas address can be found here, while the full text of Congressman Flood\u2019s remarks are provided below. News outlets are welcome to use the video for reporting purposes.\n\nFriends and fellow Nebraskans,\n\nAs we enter into Christmas, it's an opportunity for us to pause and reflect on the blessings we've received and on the real meaning of the season.\n\nIn the coming days, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in a humble manger, surrounded by family, heralded by angels, and visited by kings. The nativity of Jesus marks the arrival of our Savior and the beginning of His journey on earth. Now, 2,000 years later, Christ's life, death, and sacrifice offer each of us eternal salvation. Through the centuries, the heart of Jesus has strengthened us through times of trial and persecution, as well as times of prosperity.\n\nThis holiday season, I'm especially praying for peace in the world. Right now, American troops are serving in different capacities across the globe, helping to protect and defend American interests and keeping the world safe. I particularly hope and pray for an end to global conflicts, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, an end to violence in Sudan, and lasting peace in the Middle East.\n\nHere in America, as we gather around the Christmas tree, attend worship service or Mass, and spend time with our loved ones, we have much to be grateful for, knowing that we get to celebrate this holiday amidst great peace and prosperity at home.\n\nAs we celebrate this Christmas season and look to the new year, let us continue to strengthen the flame of faith in Jesus Christ and a deeper love and compassion for our neighbors. Whether you are spending time with family and friends or serving overseas this Christmas season, we all can draw closer to God and to one another.\n\nMandi, my sons, and our entire family wish each of you a very safe, warm, and merry Christmas. May God richly bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-former-sen-ben-sasses-cancer-diagnosis", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Statement on Former Sen. Ben Sasse\u2019s Cancer Diagnosis", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "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 of former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) announcing his diagnosis of metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer.\n\n\u201cA remarkable response to a devastating diagnosis. From Nebraska to Florida and all across the country, we are with you and praying for you, Melissa, and your kids as you take on this new battle, Ben.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gabe-evans-sends-letter-governor-polis-demanding-accountability-cdot", "Rep. Gabe Evans Sends Letter to Governor Polis Demanding Accountability for CDOT Mismanagement", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Gabe Evans", "E000300", "gabeevans.house.gov", "gabeevans", "https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) sent a letter to Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew expressing grave concerns over the continued mismanagement of CDOT \u2014demanding immediate corrective action to refocus the agency on core infrastructure priorities that keep Coloradans safe and the economy moving.\n\nIn the letter, Congressman Gabe Evans highlighted repeated concerns from constituents about worsening road conditions and traffic congestion across Adams, Weld, and Larimer Counties \u2013 even as CDOT\u2019s budget has nearly doubled since 2018 under Governor Polis\u2019 administration. Rep. Evans also cited statutory violations identified in CDOT\u2019s own audit, and reports of Federal regulatory violations that could jeopardize Colorado\u2019s access to critical federal transportation funding.\n\nAn excerpt from the letter reads:\n\n\u201cI respectfully urge your offices to take immediate steps to correct the blatant mismanagement that has plagued CDOT under your leadership, restore public trust in CDOT, and ensure good governance in the allocation of taxpayer dollars. The agency's failure to prioritize core infrastructure needs despite record-high budgets and unprecedented federal support\u2014 is not just irresponsible, it's indefensible. My constituents deserve a transportation system that works for them, not against them. I will continue to advocate for the communities I serve, whom you have neglected, until CDOT is reoriented toward delivering results that reflect their needs and values.\u201d - Congressman Gabe Evans\n\nKey Concerns in Rep. Evans Letter\n\nCongressman Evans emphasized a pattern of mismanagement that has left Coloradans paying more to receive less. Working families and businesses are continuously burdened by more than $500 million in taxpayer funded fees in CDOT\u2019s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget costs, which disproportionately falls onto road users and industries that depend on conventional fuel and freight movement to operate and grow.\n\nAt the same time, Colorado\u2019s roads continue to deteriorate. Under Governor Polis\u2019 leadership, the state ranks among the worst in the nation for road conditions. Currently the state ranks 7th worst overall, and comes in 3rd for the worst urban highways and 5th worst for rural highways. These rankings reflect years of out-of-touch priorities as CDOT has expanded spending on political initiatives, while failing to adequately invest in core roadway maintenance and safety.\n\nThe consequences of these choices are being felt across Colorado\u2019s Eighth Congressional District. Critical transportation corridors such as I-25, Highway 85, and I-75 serve as economic lifelines for families, farmers, and employers; yet commuters and businesses face worsening congestion, repeated vehicle damage, longer travel times, and an increased risk of serious accidents. On average, these failures are costing Colorado drivers an estimated $1,900 per year.\n\nRep. Evans also pointed to serious accountability concerns raised by CDOT\u2019s own audit, which found statutory violations in funding disbursement more than six times higher than when Governor Polis took office. The audit identified $4.8 million in unaccountable taxpayer dollars, much of it tied to the Division of Transit and Rail, raising significant questions about fiscal responsibility at the agency.\n\nPublic safety risks continue to mount as well. Across the state, 417 bridges are currently classified as structurally deficient, including heavily traveled bridges in Adams County and along major Front Range routes. These conditions pose real dangers to drivers and underscore the cost of neglecting basic infrastructure needs.\n\nFinally, Congressman Evans warned that CDOT\u2019s reported violations of federal commercial driver licensing regulations risk undermining the federal government\u2019s confidence in the agency. With nearly half of CDOT\u2019s budget dependent on federal funding, this mismanagement could jeopardize Colorado\u2019s eligibility for future federal grants and formula funding \u2013 placing hundreds of millions of dollars at risk.\n\nCongressman Evans made it clear that Colorado\u2019s transportation system is being undermined, not by lack of resources, but by Governor Polis\u2019 failure to prioritize safety, accountability, and the fundamental needs of all communities in Colorado.\n\nRep. Gabe Evans Calls for Immediate Corrective Action\n\nCongressman Gabe Evans urges Governor Polis to take immediate steps to restore public trust and refocus CDOT on delivering results for Colorado communities including:\n\nPrioritizing road, highway, and bridge repair over politically driven projects\n\nIncreasing transparency and accountability in funding disbursement\n\nPartnering with local governments in Adams, Weld, and Larimer Counties on district priorities\n\nProactively correcting any ongoing violations that could put federal transportation funding at risk", 1, "2026-04-01T05:41:29Z", "2026-04-01T05:42:36Z"], ["https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/houchin-returns-65-million-constituents-through-casework-efforts", "Houchin Returns $6.5 Million to Constituents Through Casework Efforts", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Erin Houchin", "H001093", "houchin.house.gov", "houchin", "https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has successfully returned more than $6.5 million to residents of Indiana\u2019s 9th Congressional District through constituent casework assistance with federal agencies.\n\nSince taking office, Houchin\u2019s team has worked directly with constituents to resolve issues involving the IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare, veterans\u2019 benefits, and other federal programs. These efforts have resulted in recovered payments, corrected records, and restored benefits for individuals, families, and small businesses across the district.\n\n\u201cServing the people of Indiana\u2019s 9th District means making sure the federal government works the way it is supposed to,\u201d said Congresswoman Houchin. \u201cCasework is one of the most important responsibilities of our office, and I am proud of the results we have delivered. Every dollar returned represents someone who needed help navigating a government agency that can be unfortunately overwhelming and unresponsive.\u201d\n\nOne such case involved Doug Drake, President and CEO of Personal Counseling Services, Inc., who faced an unresolved IRS issue that placed significant strain on his nonprofit organization. With assistance from Congresswoman Houchin\u2019s office, the matter was resolved and over $380,000 was returned.\n\n\u201cI am extremely grateful for Congresswoman Houchin and her staff,\u201d said Drake. \u201cThey stayed on top of our case, communicated clearly, frequently and ultimately helped recover funds that were rightfully owed to my nonprofit. This could not have been accomplished without their assistance.\u201d\n\nAnother case involved Kettig Coghill and his adult daughter Tasha, who has Down syndrome. After the passing of Coghill\u2019s wife, a Social Security error mistakenly marked Tasha as deceased, cutting off her benefits and Medicare coverage. Rep. Houchin\u2019s office intervened to correct the error and restore her benefits retroactive two years to the date of the mistake.\n\n\u201cWhen my wife passed away and Tasha\u2019s benefits suddenly stopped, it was devastating,\u201d said Coghill. \u201cCongresswoman Houchin\u2019s office treated our situation with compassion and urgency. They helped get everything fixed and restored Tasha\u2019s benefits and Medicare. I will always be thankful for their support during such a difficult time.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/kelly-mackenzie-urge-gov-shapiro-preserve-law-enforcement-communication-access", "Kelly, Mackenzie urge Gov. Shapiro to preserve law enforcement communication access", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Mike Kelly", "K000376", "kelly.house.gov", "kelly", "https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16) and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) led members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation in urging Governor Josh Shapiro to preserve Pennsylvania\u2019s participation in the International Justice & Public Safety Network (formerly known as the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, or Nlets), a critical information-sharing system used by law enforcement agencies nationwide.\n\nJoining Reps. Kelly and Mackenzie on the letter are Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Congressman Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10), Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).\n\n\u201cNlets works to connect local law enforcement with federal agencies. As the federal government cracks down on illegal immigration and crime in cities nationwide, including right here in Pennsylvania, it\u2019s imperative that our local and federal agencies have the ability to work together quickly and efficiently,\u201d said Rep. Kelly.\n\n\u201cAny move to restrict law enforcement\u2019s access to vital information-sharing systems would endanger our communities,\u201d said Congressman Mackenzie. \u201cNlets is a proven tool that helps law enforcement apprehend dangerous criminals and keeps Pennsylvanians safe. Restricting access would empower criminal illegal aliens at the expense of Pennsylvania families.\u201d\n\n\"The International Justice & Public Safety Network has been an effective resource for law enforcement agencies at every level,\u201d said Congressman Thompson. \u201cSharing secure information helps law enforcement apprehend fugitives and supports efforts in missing persons cases. Any restrictions to these programs will hinder the efforts of law enforcement to keep Pennsylvania safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cLaw enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our Commonwealth and keep dangerous criminals off our streets. Efforts by far-left Democrats to shield criminal illegal aliens and restrict Pennsylvania\u2019s participation in Nlets undermine public safety,\u201d said Congressman Reschenthaler. \u201cI am proud to join my Pennsylvania Republican colleagues in urging Governor Shapiro to continue the Commonwealth\u2019s participation in this critical public safety program.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a former law enforcement professional and FBI agent, I know that investigations succeed or fail in real time, based on timely and accurate information,\u201d said Congressman Fitzpatrick. \u201cNlets provides the data that officers depend on every day in the field. Limiting access would slow apprehensions, disrupt multi-agency investigations, and needlessly increase risk to officer safety and the public, without any public-safety benefits. This would be a step backward for law enforcement and a risk Pennsylvania should not take.\u201d\n\n\"The only constituency that Governor Shapiro cares about are illegal aliens bankrupting Pennsylvania Taxpayers by abusing our generous welfare system. Cutting off Pennsylvania from Nlets, a secure and effective public safety database that\u2019s over half a century old, proves once again that our governor is more concerned with protecting criminal aliens from Immigration and Customs Enforcement than he is in protecting Commonwealth Citizens from violent felons. Governor Shapiro should have our federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies\u2019 backs - instead of stabbing them in the back,\" said Congressman Perry.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kelly-delivers-2025-christmas-message", "Rep. Kelly delivers 2025 Christmas message", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Mike Kelly", "K000376", "kelly.house.gov", "kelly", "https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Ahead of the Christmas holiday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) delivered his annual Christmas message to Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District.\n\nYou can watch his full message here or by clicking the image below.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mackenzie-hails-strong-q3-gdp-report", "Congressman Mackenzie Hails Strong Q3 GDP Report", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Ryan Mackenzie", "M001230", "mackenzie.house.gov", "mackenzie", "https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, hailed the news of strong economic growth in the third quarter. Wednesday\u2019s report from the Commerce Department showed that gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 4.3% in the third quarter. This is the fastest rate of growth in two years and well above economists\u2019 expectations of 3.2% growth.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s growth figures are the latest sign that investing in workers, families, and small businesses is the key to strong, sustainable growth,\u201d said Congressman Mackenzie. \u201cMore work remains, but after entering the year and finding an economic situation that was far weaker than initially thought, we are making progress towards building an economy that delivers for the American people. I\u2019ll keep working to unleash American energy; cut unnecessary red tape; and support workers, seniors, and small businesses.\u201d\n\nCongressman Mackenzie has helped to pass a range of pro-growth policies since beginning his term in January. This includes:\n\nTax relief for every American, including families, seniors, and workers.\n\n$750 increase to the standard deduction.\n\nRaised the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 (had been set to fall back to $1,000).\n\nEstablished a $6,000 bonus deduction for seniors \u2014 eliminating taxes on social security for 88% of seniors.\n\nAnd more.\n\nPreventing the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which would have resulted in a 22% tax increase for the average taxpayer.\n\nPermanently extending the 20% Small Business Deduction, benefiting over 30 million small businesses.\n\nPermanently allowing 100% immediate expensing for business investments, helping small businesses to grow and expand.\n\nRolling back the failed, one-size-fits-all energy policies of the Biden era and embracing an all-of-the-above policy.\n\nReining in red tape that strangles small businesses.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases/mackenzie-urges-governor-shapiro-preserve-nlets-access", "Mackenzie Urges Governor Shapiro to Preserve Nlets Access", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Ryan Mackenzie", "M001230", "mackenzie.house.gov", "mackenzie", "https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, is leading a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro alongside members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation. The letter raises concerns about efforts to restrict or end Pennsylvania\u2019s participation in the International Justice & Public Safety Network (Nlets).\n\nJoining Congressman Mackenzie on the letter are Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Congressman Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10), Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).\n\nNlets is a secure, state-managed law enforcement network connecting more than 45,000 agencies nationwide, allowing officers to quickly share critical public-safety information such as driver\u2019s license data, vehicle registrations, criminal histories, and warrants. In November, a group of Democrats urged Governor Shapiro to restrict Nlets information from being shared with certain federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE, HSI, and U.S. Border Patrol. Any attempt to limit federal access to Nlets would slow investigations, disrupt real-time coordination between agencies, and put additional strain on state and local law enforcement without improving public safety.\n\n\u201cAny move to restrict law enforcement\u2019s access to vital information-sharing systems would endanger our communities,\u201d said Congressman Mackenzie. \u201cNlets is a proven tool that helps law enforcement apprehend dangerous criminals and keeps Pennsylvanians safe. Restricting access would empower criminal illegal aliens at the expense of Pennsylvania families.\u201d\n\n\"The International Justice & Public Safety Network has been an effective resource for law enforcement agencies at every level,\u201d said Congressman Thompson. \u201cSharing secure information helps law enforcement apprehend fugitives and supports efforts in missing persons cases. Any restrictions to these programs will hinder the efforts of law enforcement to keep Pennsylvania safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cNlets works to connect local law enforcement with federal agencies. As the federal government cracks down on illegal immigration and crime in cities nationwide, including right here in Pennsylvania, it\u2019s imperative that our local and federal agencies have the ability to work together quickly and efficiently,\u201d said Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA).\n\n\u201cLaw enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our Commonwealth and keep dangerous criminals off our streets. Efforts by far-left Democrats to shield criminal illegal aliens and restrict Pennsylvania\u2019s participation in Nlets undermine public safety,\u201d said Congressman Reschenthaler. \u201cI am proud to join my Pennsylvania Republican colleagues in urging Governor Shapiro to continue the Commonwealth\u2019s participation in this critical public safety program.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a former law enforcement professional and FBI agent, I know that investigations succeed or fail in real time, based on timely and accurate information,\u201d said Fitzpatrick. \u201cNlets provides the data that officers depend on every day in the field. Limiting access would slow apprehensions, disrupt multi-agency investigations, and needlessly increase risk to officer safety and the public, without any public-safety benefits. This would be a step backward for law enforcement and a risk Pennsylvania should not take.\u201d\n\n\"The only constituency that Governor Shapiro cares about are illegal aliens bankrupting Pennsylvania Taxpayers by abusing our generous welfare system. Cutting off Pennsylvania from Nlets, a secure and effective public safety database that\u2019s over half a century old, proves once again that our governor is more concerned with protecting criminal aliens from Immigration and Customs Enforcement than he is in protecting Commonwealth Citizens from violent felons. Governor Shapiro should have our federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies\u2019 backs - instead of stabbing them in the back,\" said Congressman Perry.\n\nCongressman Mackenzie has consistently opposed policies that block cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement. Earlier this year, he condemned policies implemented by the Northampton County Executive that forced ICE to conduct arrests in public rather than in prison facilities.\n\nTo read the full text of the letter, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/merry-christmas-amata-2", "Merry Christmas from Amata", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "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 wishing everyone in American Samoa a merry Christmas:\n\n\u201cThe beautiful Christmas season is full of family time, gift-giving, delicious food, and cheerful decorations. Most of all, we remember it is a celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, signifying joy, hope, and peace.\n\n\u201cMany of our people have loved ones far away due to military service, collegiate studies, or careers in the states. May God especially bless and each of them and these families, with \u2018many happy returns\u2019 to our island home. This Christmas, we keep our Toa o Samoa especially in our prayers \u2013 thank you to each one for your service and sacrifice! Just this week, Congress sent next year\u2019s 3.8 percent pay raise for our military to the President to be signed into law, as part of a busy December. We look forward together to all the possibilities for a wonderful new year.\n\n\u201cMay each of us celebrate this special season with joyful and charitable hearts. Have a Merry Christmas!\u201d\n\nAnd the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. \u2013 Luke 2:10-11\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-responds-release-sunday-jackson-notes-longstanding-calls", "Congressman Moore Responds to the Release of Sunday Jackson, Notes Longstanding Calls for Clemency", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Riley M. Moore", "M001235", "rileymoore.house.gov", "rileymoore", "https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Riley M. Moore today praised the release of Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani Islamic radical in self-defense following an attack on his home, following a pardon issued by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.\n\nFor months, Congressman Riley M. Moore has publicly called for Jackson\u2019s release, raising the case for his release duringCongressional hearings, in media interviews, and in private meetings with senior Nigerian officials including meetings in Washington D.C. and during his Congressional Delegation visit to Nigeria.\n\nSunday Jackson\u2019s release is a positive development in the relationship between the Nigerian government and the United States which demonstrates a willingness by President Bola Tinubu and his government to work in coordination and cooperation with the United States to address the persecution of Christians.\n\nCongressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cSunday Jackson is free! After more than a decade in prison serving a death sentence for defending himself, Sunday Jackson has been pardoned. Sunday is a Christian farmer who, like countless of other Christians in Nigeria, was brutally attacked by an Islamic radical. Sunday fought back in self-defense, killing his attacker. I have been advocating for Sunday\u2019s release both in public and in private meetings, including during my recent Congressional Delegation visit to Nigeria.\n\nThere is much more to do, but I continue to see positive steps that my concerns and the concerns of President Trump are being taken seriously by the Nigerian government. I want to thank President Tinubu for his administration\u2019s willingness to engage in continued constructive discussions with the U.S. Government on establishing a strategic security framework between our two countries to tackle the multifaceted security challenges facing Nigeria. The Nigerian government at the Federal and State level must ensure Sunday\u2019s safety during and following his release.\n\nOur Lord came to set the captives free, and now Sunday will be able to celebrate Christmas with his family. Thanks be to God!\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-study-finds-us-immigration-enforcement-hurting-american-citizens", "New Study Finds U.S. Immigration Enforcement Is Hurting American Citizens, Identifies the Dignity Act as the Solution", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Maria Elvira Salazar", "S000168", "salazar.house.gov", "salazar", "https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 A newly released national survey finds that current U.S. immigration enforcement policies are increasingly harming American citizens and putting their families at risk.\n\nThe report, Collateral Damage: How Immigration Policy Harms U.S. Citizens in Mixed-Status Marriages, released by American Families United, is the first comprehensive, data-driven examination of U.S. citizens married to non-citizens. Based on the 2025 AFU National Survey of Mixed-Status Couples, the study documents widespread emotional, financial, medical, and spiritual hardship caused by an immigration system that offers no viable legal pathway for these families, and explicitly identifies the Dignity Act of 2025 as the solution.\n\n\u201cThis report exposes a system that is failing American citizens,\u201d said Rep. Mar\u00eda Elvira Salazar. \u201cThe Dignity Act puts American families first, restores order and common sense to immigration enforcement, and ensures U.S. citizens are no longer separated from their loved ones and treated as collateral damage.\u201d\n\nAmerican Families Are Becoming Collateral Damage:\n\nThe study finds that long-established, law-abiding mixed-status families are being swept up in an enforcement surge that forces U.S. citizens to choose between separation or leaving the country together. Since January 2025, the share of families discussing departure has jumped from 45% to 81%.\n\nKey Findings:\n\nCurrent immigration enforcement is harming American citizens and destabilizing families.\n\nMost mixed-status families have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, and over half are raising three or more U.S. citizen children.\n\nNearly 60% of non-citizen spouses are primary caregivers, meaning deportation would strip families of essential care and stability.\n\nHardship is nearly universal: 97.5% reported emotional hardship; 78% reported financial hardship; over half reported medical or spiritual hardship.\n\nDignity Puts American Families First:\n\nThe study makes clear that Congress has a solution. The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393), which includes the American Families United Act, allows non-citizen spouses to regularize their status without the threat of prolonged separation.\n\nThe Dignity Act of 2025 will:\n\nProtect U.S. citizens first by keeping families together\n\nPromote family unity while strengthening the rule of law\n\nExclude anyone with a criminal record or national security risk\n\nMore than 2.6 million Americans live in mixed-status families. The Dignity Act ensures immigration policy works in the best interest of American families\u2014keeping them together, restoring common sense, and putting U.S. citizens first. You can read the full study here.\n\nDignity Act of 2025 Endorsements:\n\nThe Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) now has support from dozens of Members of Congress and more than 50 national stakeholder groups.\n\nThe groups and organizations include:\n\nA-1 Global Holdings, American Business Immigration Council, American Families United, American Legion, Americans for Prosperity, American Seniors Housing Association, Asian American Christian Collaborative, Brick Industry Association, Evangelical Immigration Table, FWD.us, IEEE-USA, Jewish Federation of North America, National Association of Evangelicals, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, National Retail Federation, Niskanen Center, Small Business Majority, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, World Relief, and many others.\n\nResources:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalises-End-of-Year-Recap-One-Year-of-Republicans-Delivering-on-our-Promises", "Scalise\u2019s End-of-Year Recap: One Year of Republicans Delivering on our Promises", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", "scalise", "https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "December 23, 2025\n\nJEFFERSON, LA. \u2014 As we approach the end of the first year of the 119th Congress, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the progress House Republicans have made in delivering on President Trump\u2019s America-First agenda:\n\n\u201cDuring the first year of the 119th Congress, House Republicans worked closely with President Trump and his administration to fulfill our promises to boost the U.S. economy, secure our border, unleash American energy, keep crime and drugs out of our communities, roll back costly regulations, root out government waste, and lower costs. We quickly enacted key provisions of the America First agenda, passing legislation to codify 70 of President Trump\u2019s Executive Orders, and had 61 bills signed into law, including 22 CRAs \u2013 the most CRAs signed into law by any Congress \u2013 to undo costly and unnecessary Biden regulations.\n\n\u201cIn July, we passed President Trump\u2019s signature legislation, the Working Families Tax Cut, to deliver the largest tax cut in American history, increase the Child Tax Credit for over 40 million families, ensure 88 percent of all seniors who receive Social Security will get a special deduction to offset their taxes, and fulfill our promises of no tax on tips and no tax on overtime \u2013 all while securing historic savings of over $1 trillion. Additionally, the President signed into law our Rescissions Act of 2025 to save $9 billion in wasteful spending that was going to the far-left Corporation for Public Broadcasting and radical foreign aid initiatives.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve also passed legislation to make our communities safe again and prevent violent criminals from walking free on our streets, including the Laken Riley Act, the HALT Fentanyl Act, and the DC CRIMES Act. Taking on \u201cGreen New Scam\u201d policies and bureaucrats' regulatory attack on domestic production, House Republicans passed legislation such as the SPEED Act and the PERMIT Act to streamline permitting and unlock America\u2019s ability to build roads, bridges, pipelines and other projects quickly again, supporting job creation while lowering costs for households. We continued to address Democrat-created problems by passing the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act to reform our health care system by improving options, expanding choice for workers and families, increasing transparency and competition in health care, and lowering premiums for ALL Americans.\n\n\u201cThese are just a few ways House Republicans have delivered for the American people this year and followed through on our promises \u2013 and we\u2019re far from done. Next year, we will continue working with President Trump to carry out his America First agenda and achieve real, commonsense wins. House Republicans won\u2019t stop fighting to make America safer, stronger, freer, and more prosperous for every American.\u201d\n\nMake America Safe Again \u2705\n\nBorder\n\nS. 5 (Rep. Collins) \u2013 Laken Riley Act: Holds the Biden Administration accountable for their role in tragedies like the murder of Laken Riley, 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 263-156\n\nRepublicans: 217-0\n\nDemocrats: 46-156\n\nBecame law on 1/29/25\n\nH.R. 4371 (Fry) \u2013 Kayla Hamilton Act: Requires HHS contact the consulate or embassy of an Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC)\u2019s home country to ascertain criminal history or gang affiliation for UACs aged 12 or older, requires background checks on potential UAC sponsors and adult members of their household, instructs HHS to screen for gang tattoos and place UACs with gang tattoos or ties in secure facilities, and prevents UAC placement with sponsors who are illegal immigrants.\n\nPassed 225-201\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-201\n\nH.R. 3486 (Bice) \u2013 Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025: Increases penalties for aliens who illegally enter or reenter the United States to discourage migrants from coming to the U.S. illegally and keep criminal aliens that disregard federal immigration law out of American communities.\n\nPassed 226 - 197\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 11-197\n\nH.R. 30 (Mace) \u2013 Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make illegal immigrants who are convicted of or who admit committing sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable from the United States.\n\nPassed 274-145\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 61-145\n\nS. 331 (Rep. 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 321-104\n\nRepublicans: 217-1\n\nDemocrats: 104-103\n\nBecame law on 7/16/25\n\nH.R. 275 (Greene-GA) \u2013 Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025: Requires the Department of Homeland Security to report the number of \u201cspecial interest aliens,\u201d or illegal immigrants that pose a security risk to the U.S., apprehended at the border.\n\nPassed 231-182\n\nRepublicans: 208-0\n\nDemocrats: 23-182\n\nH.R. 35 (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 264-155\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 50-155\n\nH.R. 2056 (Higgins) \u2013 District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025: Puts an end to the D.C. Council\u2019s sanctuary policies blocking D.C. employees from providing an individual\u2019s immigration status and enforces compliance with lawful DHS or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.\n\nPassed 224-194\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 11-194\n\nH.R. 875 (Moore-AL) \u2013 Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025: Makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a deportable offense for illegal immigrants and grounds to bar them from entering the country.\n\nPassed 246-160\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 37-160\n\nOnline Safety\n\nS. 146 (Sen. Cruz) \u2013 TAKE IT DOWN Act: Prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of individuals, both authentic and computer-generated, and requires certain online platforms to promptly remove such depictions upon receiving notice of their existence.\n\nPassed 409-2\n\nRepublicans: 207-2\n\nDemocrats: 202-0\n\nBecame law on 5/19/25\n\nNational Security\n\nS. 1071 (Rep. Rogers-AL) \u2013 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Strengthens our national defense and the lethality of our fighting force by reforming defense acquisition, improving servicemember quality of life, investing in top defense priorities such as the Golden Dome, securing our border, revitalizing the defense industrial base, supporting our allies, and cutting wasteful spending and radical Left initiatives from our military.\n\nPassed 312-112\n\nRepublicans: 197-18\n\nDemocrats: 115-94\n\nBecame law on 12/18/25\n\nH.R. 23 (Roy) \u2013 Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act: Imposes 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 243-140-1\n\nRepublicans: 198-0-1\n\nDemocrats: 45-140\n\nH.R. 1048 (Baumgartner) \u2013 DETERRENT Act: Protects our institutions of higher education from foreign interference by strengthening disclosure requirements for foreign gifts and contracts, and in some cases, banning contracts between these schools and certain foreign entities of concern.\n\nPassed 241-169\n\nRepublicans: 210-1\n\nDemocrats: 31-168\n\nH.R. 881 (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 266-153\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 55-153\n\nH.R. 1005 (Joyce-OH) \u2013 CLASS Act: Bans K-12 schools from accepting funds from or entering into a contract with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and requires schools to disclose funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.\n\nPassed 242-176\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 30-176\n\nH.R. 1049 (Bean) \u2013 TRACE Act: Requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to make sure the K-12 schools they serve notify parents of any foreign contracts or financial transactions they partake in, allow parents to review curriculum provided by or purchased with funds from a foreign government, and inform parents of how many personnel at their child's school are compensated by foreign sources.\n\nPassed 247-166\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 33-166\n\nH.R. 1069 (Hern) \u2013 PROTECT Our Kids Act: Blocks federal funding from being given to elementary or secondary schools that directly or indirectly receive support from the Chinese government, including operation of Confucius Classrooms, funds provided by China, and personnel or teaching materials received from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government.\n\nPassed 247-164\n\nRepublicans: 214-0\n\nDemocrats: 33-164\n\nH.R. 33 (Smith-MO) \u2013 United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act: Strengthens the U.S. economic alliance with Taiwan and enhances our competitive position by providing targeted and expedited relief from double taxation on cross-border investment between America and Taiwan through tax code changes and authorizing the President to broker and enter into a tax agreement relative to Taiwan.\n\nPassed 423-1\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 210-0\n\nVeterans\n\nS. 2392 (Sen. Moran-KS) \u2013 Veterans\u2019 Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025: Increases benefits for disabled veterans\u2019 and their survivors to help combat inflation.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nBecame law on 11/25/25\n\nH.R. 1815 (Van Orden) \u2013 VA Home Loan Program Reform Act: Strengthens support programs for homeless veterans.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nBecame law on 7/30/25\n\nH.R. 3579 (Ciscomani) \u2013 Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act: Ensures veterans receive proper support and resources to help them successfully transition back to civilian life.\n\nPassed by voice vote\n\nH.R. 1039 (Barrett) \u2013 Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act: Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to simplify its benefit letters to reduce veteran stress and confusion in the claims process.\n\nPassed 412-0\n\nRepublicans: 205-0\n\nDemocrats: 207-0\n\nDenouncing Political Violence\n\nH. Res. 719 (Johnson-LA) \u2013 Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk: Condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and all political violence, commends law enforcement for their efforts to apprehend the monster responsible, offers our deepest sympathies to the Kirk family, honors the life and legacy of Charlie, and calls on all Americans to reject political violence and recommit to respectful debate.\n\nPassed 310-58-38\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 95-58-38\n\nCondemning Antisemitism\n\nH. Res. 481 (Van Drew) \u2013 Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.\n\nPassed 400-0-2\n\nRepublicans: 206-0-1\n\nDemocrats: 194-0-1\n\nH. Res. 488 (Evans-CO) \u2013 Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.\n\nPassed 280-113-6\n\nRepublicans: 205-0-1\n\nDemocrats: 75-113-5\n\nPolice\n\nH.R. 2240 (Moore-NC) \u2013 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act: 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 403-11\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 190-11\n\nH.R. 2243 (Bacon) \u2013 LEOSA Reform Act: 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 229-193\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 14-193\n\nH.R. 2096 (Garbarino) \u2013 Protecting Our Nation\u2019s Capital Emergency Act: Restores two provisions supporting law enforcement recently removed by the D.C. Council\u2019s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 \u2013 specifically, collective bargaining rights for MPD officers and a statute of limitations on disciplinary cases \u2013 so D.C.\u2019s law enforcement can be better supported as they fight to keep our capital safe.\n\nPassed 235-178-1\n\nRepublicans: 205-4\n\nDemocrats: 30-174-1\n\nH. Res. 516 (Kim) \u2013 Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California: Condemns the violent riots that have taken place in Los Angeles, California, in June of 2025, calls on local and state officials to work with the federal government to restore peace, and expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers and ICE agents for keeping our communities safe.\n\nPassed 215-195\n\nRepublicans: 208-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-195\n\nDC Crime\n\nH.R. 4922 (Donalds) \u2013 DC CRIMES Act: Allows Congress to exert its oversight power over the D.C. Council and promote safety in Washington by lowering the age that defines a \u201cyouth\u201d from under 25 to under 18 and blocking the Council\u2019s pursuit of soft-on-crime sentencing and radical progressive policies.\n\nPassed 240 - 179\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 31-178\n\nH.R. 5140 (Gill) \u2013 DC Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act: Lowers the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain violent criminal offenses, including murder, sexual abuse, armed robbery, and first degree burglary, in the District of Columbia from 16 to 14 years of age.\n\nPassed 225-203\n\nRepublicans: 217-1\n\nDemocrats: 8-202\n\nH.R. 5125 (Sessions) \u2013 District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025: Repeals the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission and restores the authority to the President to choose his judicial nominees to the D.C. courts.\n\nPassed 218-211\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nH.R. 5107 (Clyde) \u2013 CLEAN DC Act of 2025: Repeals the D.C. Council\u2019s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 which placed harmful and burdensome requirements on the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.\n\nPassed 233-190\n\nRepublicans: 213-0\n\nDemocrats: 20-190\n\nH.R. 5214 (Stefanik) \u2013 District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025: Amends D.C.\u2019s pre-trial release and detention processes to require mandatory pre-trial detention for defendants charged with violent crimes and for cash bail or bail bonds for defendants charged with certain crimes concerning public safety and order.\n\nPassed 237-179\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 28-179\n\nH.R. 5143 (Higgins) \u2013 District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025: Amends the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 to allow MPD officers to engage in vehicular pursuit of a suspect fleeing in a motor vehicle if the officer deems it necessary, the most effective means of apprehension, and without unreasonable risk to bystanders, and develops a trial system that would alert people to police pursuits in their immediate vicinity.\n\nPassed 245-182\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 29-182\n\nWomen's Sports\n\nH.R. 28 (Steube) \u2013 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: Prevents schools from allowing biological males to compete in school athletic programs for women or girls by stating that sex in an athletic competition must be defined by genetics at birth, and withholding federal funding from schools that facilitate athletic programs where biological men compete against biological women.\n\nPassed 218-206-1\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-206-1\n\nHealth\n\nH.R. 6703 (MiIler-Meeks) \u2013 Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act: Reforms our health care system by improving health care options, expanding choice for workers and families, lowering premiums for all Americans, and increasing transparency and competition in health care.\n\nPassed 216-211\n\nRepublicans: 216-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nH.R. 2483 (Guthrie) \u2013 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025: Reauthorizes vital public health programs for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of Americans suffering from substance use disorders.\n\nPassed 366-57\n\nRepublicans: 188-27\n\nDemocrats: 178-30\n\nBecame law 12/1/25\n\nH.R. 3492 (Greene-GA) \u2013 Protect Children's Innocence Act: Makes it a crime for doctors to perform genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration sex-change procedures on minors.\n\nPassed 216-211\n\nRepublicans: 213-4\n\nDemocrats: 3-207\n\nH.R. 498 (Crenshaw) \u2013 Do No Harm in Medicaid Act: Prevents federal Medicaid funding being used for gender transition procedures that are not medically necessary for individuals under 18 years old.\n\nPassed 215-201\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 4-201\n\nLife\n\nH.R. 21 (Wagner) \u2013 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Secures medical protections for babies that survive an attempted abortion, requiring health care providers to administer the same medical care they would to a fetus born prematurely at the same age, transport the child to the hospital, and report violations to law enforcement.\n\nPassed 217-204-1\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 1-204-1\n\nMake America Grow Again \u2705\n\nEnergy\n\nH.R. 26 (Pfluger) \u2013 Protecting American Energy Production Act: Prevents 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 226-188\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 16-188\n\nH.R. 1949 (Pfluger) \u2013 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025: Lifts restrictions on the import and export of natural gas and streamlines the permitting process by getting rid of the requirement for the DOE to authorize exports and giving FERC total authority over the approval process, facilitating American energy dominance and lowering costs.\n\nPassed 217-188\n\nRepublicans: 206-0\n\nDemocrats: 11-188\n\nH.R. 3109 (Latta) \u2013 REFINER Act: Bolsters U.S. energy security, reliability, and affordability by requiring the National Petroleum Council to study opportunities and provide recommendations to expand American refining capacity.\n\nPassed 230-176\n\nRepublicans: 205-0\n\nDemocrats: 25-176\n\nH.R. 1047 (Balderson) \u2013 GRID Power Act: Enables grid operators to expedite consideration of essential power generation projects that will increase grid reliability by moving them to the front of the line for approval, which will help provide the necessary power to meet America\u2019s growing demand.\n\nPassed 216-206\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 5-205\n\nH.R. 3628 (Evans-CO) \u2013 State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act: Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a new federal standard for state regulatory authorities to consider requirements for utilities to have reliable and sufficient generation from dispatchable energy sources as part of their resource plans over a 10-year period.\n\nPassed 218-207\n\nRepublicans: 214-1\n\nDemocrats: 4-206\n\nH.R. 3638 (Latta) \u2013 Electric Supply Chain Act: Instructs the Department of Energy to hold periodic assessments of the electric generation, transmission infrastructure, and grid supply chain and consult stakeholders across the industry to produce recommendations for addressing reliability issues.\n\nPassed 267-159\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 51-159\n\nH.R. 3015 (Rulli) \u2013 National Coal Council Reestablishment Act: Reestablishes and codifies the National Coal Council to provide industry expertise to the DOE through guidance, reports, and recommendations on matters affecting the coal industry and the future of coal technologies, and gets rid of the biennial renewal requirement.\n\nPassed 217-209\n\nRepublicans: 213-3\n\nDemocrats: 4-206\n\nH.R. 3062 (Fedorchak) \u2013 Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act: Establishes a more streamlined and transparent framework for approving the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity, removing regulatory uncertainty and promoting energy security.\n\nPassed 224-203\n\nRepublicans: 217-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-203\n\nH.R. 3668 (Hudson) \u2013 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act: Bolsters FERC\u2019s role as lead agency in the natural gas pipeline review process, empowering them to oversee participating federal and state agencies through schedules, simultaneous reviews, and dispute resolutions while also streamlining the permitting process by absorbing the water quality certification into FERC\u2019s existing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, keeping environmental protections in place while accelerating approval times.\n\nPassed 213-184\n\nRepublicans: 206-2\n\nDemocrats: 7-182\n\nH.R. 3632 (Griffith) \u2013 Power Plant Reliability Act: Addresses the premature retirements of baseload power plants by allowing states and regional operators to contest proposed closures on power plants in neighboring states if the closure could impact electric reliability and affordability.\n\nPassed 222-202\n\nRepublicans: 215-3\n\nDemocrats: 7-199\n\nH.R. 3616 (Balderson) Reliable Power Act: Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to assess regulations that may impact grid reliability before finalizing new rules.\n\nPassed 225-203\n\nRepublicans: 218-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-203\n\nH.R. 1366 (Amodei) \u2013 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act: 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 219-198\n\nRepublicans: 210-1\n\nDemocrats: 9-197\n\nS.J. Res. 80 (Sen. Sullivan) \u2013 Alaskan Petroleum Reserve CRA: Reverses the Biden Bureau of Land Management's 2022 Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) Record of Decision (ROD) for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska that blocks oil and gas leasing on nearly half of the reserve, hurting energy production and crushing job creation.\n\nPassed 216-209\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 3-208\n\nBecame law on 12/5/25\n\nH.J. Res. 130 (Hageman) \u2013 Buffalo Field Office RMP CRA: Reverses the rule submitted by Biden\u2019s Bureau of Land Management relating to \u201cBuffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment\u201d that threatens Americans\u2019 access to affordable and reliable energy by locking up 800,000 acres of land and 4.7 million acres of mineral estate, preventing future coal leasing, and blocking access to 48 billion short-tons of coal in Wyoming.\n\nPassed 214-212\n\nRepublicans: 214-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nBecame law on 12/11/25\n\nH.J. Res. 131 (Begich) \u2013 Alaskan Coastal Oil and Gas CRA: Nullifies the Biden Bureau of Land Management\u2019s \u201cCoastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision (ROD)\u201d rule that unduly restricts oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska, violating federal law and threatening U.S. energy independence.\n\nPassed 217-209\n\nRepublicans: 214-1\n\nDemocrats: 3-208\n\nBecame law on 12/11/25\n\nH.J. Res. 104 (Downing) \u2013 Miles City BLM CRA: Expresses congressional disapproval of the RMP Amendment submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to \u2018\u2018Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment,\u2019\u2019 which essentially ends future coal leasing of BLM lands in the Miles City Field Office area, threatening American energy independence and security.\n\nPassed 211-208\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-207\n\nBecame law on 12/11/25\n\nH.J. Res. 105 (Fedorchak) \u2013 North Dakota BLM CRA: Nullifies the Bureau of Land Management rule relating to \u2018\u2018North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan\u2019\u2019 that severely restricts coal leasing and mineral resource development in North Dakota, hindering the expansion of American energy production and the economic opportunities it provides.\n\nPassed 215 - 211\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nBecame law on 12/11/25\n\nH.J. Res. 106 (Begich) \u2013 Central Yukon BLM CRA: Reverses the Bureau of Land Management rule relating to \u2018\u2018Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan\u2019\u2019 that blocks resource development such as pipeline and oil and gas development in the region, hurting energy production and crushing job creation.\n\nPassed 215 - 210\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-209\n\nBecame law on 12/11/25\n\nS.J. Res. 11 (Sen. Kennedy) \u2013 Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources CRA: Disapproves the Biden BOEM\u2019s rule requiring oil and gas lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report for certain exploration or development activities on the Outer Continental Shelf to protect marine archeological resources like shipwrecks and so-called \"cultural resources,\" blocking increases in domestic energy production, weakening energy independence, and raising costs for consumers.\n\nPassed 221-202-1\n\nRepublicans: 212-1-1\n\nDemocrats: 9-201\n\nBecame law on 3/14/25\n\nH.J. Res. 35 (Pfluger) \u2013 Waste Emissions Charge CRA: Disapproves the Biden Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s \u201cWaste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems,\u201d rule that imposes a significant fee (WEC) on methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities that exceed specific levels, preventing the rule from raising costs for consumers, reducing domestic energy production, and increasing reliance on foreign energy sources.\n\nPassed 220-206-1\n\nRepublicans: 214-1\n\nDemocrats: 6-205-1\n\nBecame law on 3/14/25\n\nBudget\n\nH.R. 1 (Arrington) \u2013 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Incorporates President Trump\u2019s America First agenda into one big, beautiful bill that includes legislation to deliver for Americans by cutting wasteful government spending, reducing burdensome regulations, providing tax cuts that support families and small businesses, supporting domestic energy production and security, and securing the border.\n\nPassed 218-214\n\nRepublicans: 218-2\n\nDemocrats: 0-212\n\nBecame law on 7/4/25\n\nH.Con. Res. 14 (Arrington) \u2013 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034: Establishes a congressional budget for the U.S. Government that delivers for Americans by cutting waste and government spending, reducing burdensome regulations, providing tax cuts that support families and small businesses, supporting domestic energy production and security, and securing the border.\n\nPassed 216-214\n\nRepublicans: 216-2\n\nDemocrats: 0-212\n\nPassed in Senate 4/5/25\n\nCrypto\n\nH.R. 1919 (Emmer) \u2013 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act: Blocks the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a central bank digital currency (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 219-210\n\nRepublicans: 217-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-210\n\nH.R. 3633 (Hill) \u2013 Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025: Establishes a clear and functional regulatory framework for digital assets, clarifies the lines between the CFTC\u2019s jurisdiction over digital commodities and the SEC\u2019s jurisdiction over digital assets, promotes innovation and strengthens the digital asset market, and implements strong consumer protections and accountability.\n\nPassed 294-134\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 78-134\n\nS. 1582 (Sen. Hagerty) \u2013 GENIUS Act: Puts in place a clear regulatory framework for U.S. payment stablecoins, fostering innovation and growth, prioritizing protections for consumers, creating a significant source of demand for U.S. Treasuries, and ensuring the U.S. dollar remains the dominant global currency.\n\nPassed 308-122\n\nRepublicans: 206-12\n\nDemocrats: 102-110\n\nBecame law on 7/18/25\n\nH.J. Res. 25 (Carey) \u2013 Digital Asset Sales CRA: Overturns Biden\u2019s rule that would require brokers to report gross proceeds from crypto sales and other digital asset transactions, including data about the taxpayers involved, increasing tax filing burdens, stifling innovation, and raising privacy concerns over the sharing of taxpayers\u2019 personal information.\n\nPassed 292-132-1\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 76-132-1\n\nBecame law on 4/10/25\n\nConsumer Financial Protection\n\nS.J. Res. 28 (Sen. Ricketts) \u2013 Digital Wallets CRA: Reverses the Biden Administration CFPB\u2019s rule \u201cDefining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications,\u201d that would allow the CFPB more oversight power over non-bank entities that complete 50 million digital transactions a year, providing no benefit to consumers or the market and placing significant burdens on businesses that use digital payments.\n\nPassed 219-211\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nBecame law on 5/9/25\n\nS.J. Res. 18 (Sen. Scott-SC) \u2013 Overdraft Price Controls CRA: Nullifies the Biden CFPB\u2019s final rule \u201cOverdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions,\u201d preventing the price cap limitations on overdraft fees from taking effect, ensuring overdraft services remain accessible for American consumers.\n\nPassed 217-211\n\nRepublicans: 217-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-210\n\nBecame law on 5/9/25\n\nS.J. Res. 13 (Sen. Kennedy) \u2013 Bank Merger CRA: Overturns the Biden OCC\u2019s burdensome \u201cBusiness Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act\u201d final rule that ends automatic approvals under the expedited review procedure and gets rid of streamlined applications, ensuring consistent, transparent standards of evaluation for merger applications.\n\nPassed 220-207\n\nRepublicans: 219-0\n\nDemocrats: 1-207\n\nBecame law on 6/20/25\n\nSmall Businesses\n\nH.R. 2965 (Van Duyne) \u2013 Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025: Requires the Small Business Administration to ensure any regulatory action taken by the agency will not raise compliance costs for small businesses and report the costs of other federal agencies\u2019 regulations on small businesses.\n\nPassed 223-190\n\nRepublicans: 208-0\n\nDemocrats: 15-190\n\nH.R. 4305 (Wied) \u2013 DUMP Red Tape Act: Codifies a dedicated hotline for small business owners to report overly burdensome or unnecessary federal regulations to the SBA Office of Advocacy and requires Advocacy to report these submissions annually to Congress.\n\nPassed 269-146\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 59-146\n\nH.R. 3383 (Wagner) \u2013 INVEST Act: Consists of 22 bipartisan bills to increase access to capital for small businesses, expand opportunities for investors, and bolster our public markets, maintaining investor protections while increasing exposure to private markets.\n\nPassed 302-123\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 87-123\n\nMake America Free Again \u2705\n\nConsumer Choice\n\nH.J. Res. 20 (Palmer) \u2013 Gas Water Heaters CRA: Expresses congressional disapproval of the Biden Department of Energy\u2019s \u201cEnergy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters,\u201d rule that effectively bans certain natural gas water heaters from the market, burdening consumers and threatening their choice.\n\nPassed 221-198\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 11-198\n\nBecame law on 5/9/25\n\nH.J. Res. 24 (Bice) \u2013 Walk-in Coolers & Freezers CRA: Overturns the Biden Administration\u2019s \u201cEnergy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers\u201d rule imposing new or amended energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.\n\nPassed 203-182\n\nRepublicans: 197-0\n\nDemocrats: 6-182\n\nBecame law on 5/9/25\n\nH.J. Res. 75 (Goldman-TX) \u2013 Commercial Fridges & Freezers CRA: Overturns the Biden Administration\u2019s \u201cEnergy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers\u201d rule imposing new or amended energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.\n\nPassed 214-193\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 5-193\n\nBecame law on 5/9/25\n\nH.J. Res. 61 (Griffith) \u2013 Rubber Tire Manufacturing CRA: Overturns the Biden EPA\u2019s harmful \u201cNESHAP for Rubber Tire Manufacturing\u201d rule that establishes new emissions standards for rubber tire manufacturing, preventing it from increasing compliance costs for the industry and placing a heavier financial burden on smaller businesses, which would result in higher prices for consumers.\n\nPassed 216-202\n\nRepublicans: 209-1\n\nDemocrats: 7-201\n\nBecame law on 5/23/25\n\nH.J. Res. 42 (Clyde) \u2013 Energy Conservation Standards CRA: Disapproves the Biden DOE\u2019s \u201cEnergy Conservation-Appliance Standards, Certification and Labeling\u201d rule which expands certification and labeling for the Department of Energy's conservation standards program and could slow the introduction of products to market, reduce options for consumers, and affect supply chains and inventories.\n\nPassed 222-203\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 7-203\n\nBecame law on 5/9/25\n\nH.J. Res. 88 (Joyce-PA) \u2013 Clean Cars CRA: Repeals the Biden-Harris EPA\u2019s waiver allowing California\u2019s burdensome Advanced Clean Cars II emissions rule, protecting consumer choice, keeping more affordable and realistic car options in the marketplace, and preventing increased manufacturing and consumer costs.\n\nPassed 246-164\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 35-164\n\nBecame law on 6/12/25\n\nH.J. Res. 87 (James) \u2013 Clean Trucks CRA: Overturns the Biden Administration\u2019s approval of California\u2019s Advanced Clean Trucks rule forcing truck makers to sell zero-emission trucks and raising vehicle prices for consumers., introduced by Rep. John James, overturns the Biden Administration\u2019s approval of California\u2019s Advanced Clean Trucks rule forcing truck makers to sell zero-emission trucks and raising vehicle prices for consumers.\n\nPassed 231-191\n\nRepublicans: 218-1\n\nDemocrats: 13-190\n\nBecame law on 6/12/25\n\nH.J. Res. 89 (Obernolte) \u2013 NOX CRA: Disapproves the Biden-Harris EPA\u2019s rule granting California the ability to implement its most recent nitrogen oxide engine emission standards, imposing onerous and impractical requirements for heavy-duty on-road engines, raising costs for consumers, and threatening reliable transportation and consumer choice.\n\nPassed 225-196\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 10-195\n\nBecame law on 6/12/25\n\nPublic Lands and Recreation\n\nH.J. Res. 60 (Maloy) \u2013 Glen Canyon CRA: Repeals the Biden Administration rule prohibiting use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on approximately 24 miles of park roads in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, reopening the land for recreational use.\n\nPassed 219-205\n\nRepublicans: 217-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-205\n\nBecame law on 5/23/25\n\nH.R. 845 (Boebert) \u2013 Pet and Livestock Protection Act: Would require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations delisting 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 211-204\n\nRepublicans: 206-4\n\nDemocrats: 5-200\n\nStanding up to Socialism\n\nH. Con. Res. 58 (Salazar) \u2013 Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism: Describes the horrors perpetrated by socialist regimes, denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.\n\nPassed 285-98-2\n\nRepublicans: 199-0\n\nDemocrats: 86-98-2\n\nAmerica First\n\nH.R. 276 (Greene-GA) \u2013 Gulf of America Act: Codifies President Trump\u2019s executive order, permanently renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and instructs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to reflect the change.\n\nPassed 211-206\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-205\n\nMake America Efficient Again \u2705\n\nCutting Government Waste\n\nH.R. 4 (Scalise) \u2013 Rescissions Act of 2025: Codifies President Trump\u2019s rescissions request to cut wasteful spending on foreign aid initiatives within the State Department and USAID and on woke public broadcasting at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including NPR and PBS.\n\nPassed 214-212\n\nRepublicans: 214-4\n\nDemocrats: 0-208\n\nBecame law on 7/24/25\n\nReining In Executive Actions\n\nH.R. 77 (Biggs-AZ) \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 212-208\n\nRepublicans: 211-1\n\nDemocrats: 1-207\n\nUndoing Burdensome Regulations\n\nH.R. 4776 (Westerman) \u2013 SPEED Act: Reforms the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) to streamline the permitting process and agency procedures by restricting NEPA lawsuits to parties impacted by a project, putting in place reasonable filing deadlines, and restoring NEPA to its original purpose and scope.\n\nPassed 221-196\n\nRepublicans: 210-1\n\nDemocrats: 11-195\n\nH.R. 3898 (Collins) \u2013 PERMIT Act: Contains 15 bills to amend the Clean Water Act by enacting targeted reforms that will improve the permitting process by speeding up the permit issuance process, reducing burdensome and irrational requirements, and providing regulatory clarity for permitting agencies.\n\nPassed 221-205\n\nRepublicans: 215-1\n\nDemocrats: 6-204\n\nH.J. Res. 78 (LaMalfa) \u2013 Smelt Fish CRA: Repeals the Biden Administration\u2019s listing of the longfin smelt as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, as this designation imposes burdensome red tape that hinders effective water management and reduces water availability for the American families and farmers who need it most.\n\nPassed 216-195\n\nRepublicans: 213-1\n\nDemocrats: 3-194\n\nS.J. Res. 31 (Sen. Curtis) \u2013 Clean Air Act Major Sources CRA: Nullifies the Biden EPA\u2019s \u201cReview of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act\u201d rule imposing permanent red tape on companies classified as \u201cmajor sources\u201d and removing incentives to reduce emissions, restoring common sense and encouraging progress.\n\nPassed 216-212\n\nRepublicans: 216-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-211\n\nBecame law on 6/20/25\n\nElection Security\n\nH.R. 22 (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 220-208\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 4-208\n\nH.R. 884 (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: Repeals the D.C. Council\u2019s Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and prevents individuals who are not United States citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.\n\nPassed 266-148-1\n\nRepublicans: 210-0\n\nDemocrats: 56-148-1\n\nJudicial Oversight\n\nH.R. 1526 (Issa) \u2013 NORRA of 2025: Prevents partisan judges from abusing their authority to inhibit the President from carrying out the policy agenda the American people elected him to implement by prohibiting federal judges from issuing injunctions that extend beyond specific parties involved in a case.\n\nPassed 219-213\n\nRepublicans: 219-1\n\nDemocrats: 0-212\n\nFraud\n\nH.R. 1156 (Smith-MO) \u2013 Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act: Extends the statute of limitations to ten years for fraudulent unemployment claims funded by federal pandemic unemployment programs by amending the CARES Act, allowing federal law enforcement to continue prosecuting fraudsters and criminals and recover billions of taxpayer dollars lost to fraud during COVID-19.\n\nPassed 295-127\n\nRepublicans: 212-0\n\nDemocrats: 83-127\n\nH.R. 2966 (Van Duyne) \u2013 American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025: Codifies the SBA\u2019s new verification requirements, including proof of citizenship and age verification, for SBA assistance applications, strengthening protections against fraud and ensuring taxpayer-funded loans go only to Americans.\n\nPassed 217-190\n\nRepublicans: 209-0\n\nDemocrats: 8-190\n\nH.R. 2987 (Bresnahan) \u2013 CEASE Act of 2025: Limits the number of SBA-licensed for-profit Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) to 16 to restore proper oversight capabilities to the SBA and protect the integrity of SBA loan programs.\n\nPassed 214-198\n\nRepublicans: 211-0\n\nDemocrats: 3-198\n\nH.R. 2931 (Finstad) \u2013 Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025: Relocates SBA offices from sanctuary cities and jurisdictions to non-sanctuary municipalities to better make sure these federal resources are going to benefit American small businesses and communities.\n\nPassed 211-199\n\nRepublicans: 206-4\n\nDemocrats: 5-195\n\nLand Management\n\nH.R. 471 (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 279-141\n\nRepublicans: 215-0\n\nDemocrats: 64-141\n\nAppropriations\n\nH.R. 3944 (Carter-TX) \u2013 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provides FY26 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans and servicemembers, fund critical military construction, and support a strong national security.\n\nPassed 218-206\n\nRepublicans: 216-0\n\nDemocrats: 2-206\n\nH.R. 4016 (Calvert) \u2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026: Strengthens America\u2019s defense by investing in innovation in military superiority, supporting our servicemembers and their families, combatting drug trafficking, promoting fiscal responsibility, and ensuring the Department is focused on its primary duty to keep our nation safe.\n\nPassed 221-209\n\nRepublicans: 216-3\n\nDemocrats: 5-206\n\nH.R. 1968 (Cole) \u2013 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: Extends government funding through September 30, 2025, keeping the government open and serving the American people while we fight to reduce wasteful government spending and lower our debt.\n\nPassed 217-213\n\nRepublicans: 216-1\n\nDemocrats: 1-212\n\nBecame law on 3/15/25\n\nH.R. 4553 (Fleischmann) \u2013 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Maintains America\u2019s leadership in energy and innovation, supports domestic energy production, improves our energy security, cuts wasteful spending, and counters threats to our national security.\n\nPassed 214-213\n\nRepublicans: 214-4\n\nDemocrats: 0-209\n\nH.R. 5371 (Cole) \u2013 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026: Reopened the government after Washington Democrats kept it closed for 43 days by providing FY2026 continuing appropriations for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing appropriations through the end of FY2026 for agriculture, military construction and veterans affairs, and legislative branch programs.\n\nPassed 222-209\n\nRepublicans: 216-2\n\nDemocrats: 6-207\n\nBecame law 11/12/25", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-announces-more-13-million-federal-funding-old-lycoming", "Thompson Announces More than $1.3 Million in Federal Funding for Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Glenn Thompson", "T000467", "thompson.house.gov", "thompson", "https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. \u2013 U.S. Representative Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson today announced $1,345,000 in federal funding for the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company to enhance its facilities and help alleviate the shortage of first responders in Pennsylvania.\n\nThe funding will be used to repair and rehabilitate the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company's existing building, including enhancements to accommodate full-time, live-in training facilities, which is expected to help with staffing shortages for first responders in Central Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth, like other states, continues to face a recruitment and retention shortage for volunteers. Fire company leaders hope this funding will help grow first responder ranks in Lycoming County.\n\n\"Our first responders are an essential part of our communities, and we must work to recruit and retain more,\" Rep. Thompson said. \"I was pleased to secure this funding so we can update the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company's building and help make it a regional hub for training first responders. This is a great investment for expanding public safety in Lycoming County.\"\n\n\"The Old Lycoming Twp. Volunteer Fire Company greatly appreciates Congressman Glenn Thompson recognizing our critical need to provide lifesaving services by supporting our project with this significant funding provided in the USDA Rural Development Grant,\" said Donald Neidig, Grant Manager, Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company. \"The project will add to the station approximately 2,000 square feet and renovate 21,000 square feet. Our objective is to continue the all-important emergency services to these areas through enhancing and extending the role of the volunteer emergency service providers and the tax-saving role they play in provision of critical emergency services.\"\n\n\u201cI was honored to help Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company get a $1 million grant from the state in 2023,\u201d said PA State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union). \u201cThis additional Federal funding from Congressman Thompson will help the Fire Company complete the renovation of their fire station to incorporate their college student live-in program within the fire house, modify the fire station facilities to accommodate current operational needs, and enhance the facility for future recruitment and retention of essential volunteers. I want to thank Congressman Thompson for working with me to help the Fire Company get this project done.\u201d\n\nRep. Thompson secured the funding through Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026, which was approved in the appropriations package the House passed to reopen the government this fall.\n\nThe Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company in recent years has secured local, state, and federal funding to complete this project.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-announces-more-260000-bucktail-medical-center", "Thompson Announces More than $260,000 for Bucktail Medical Center", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Glenn Thompson", "T000467", "thompson.house.gov", "thompson", "https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "RENOVO, Pa. \u2013 U.S. Representative Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson today announced $262,470 in federal funding for Bucktail Medical Center to modernize its infrastructure through radiology upgrades and new patient beds.\n\nThe funding will be used to improve equipment in the radiology room, both the wiring and the patient table, ensuring patients have state-of-the-art technology at Bucktail Medical Center. Ten patient beds will be replaced with new, modernized beds and mattresses.\n\nBucktail Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital serving surrounding rural communities in Clinton, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, and Potter counties.\n\n\"I was pleased to secure this funding for Bucktail to enhance the delivery of health care services to the community,\" Rep. Thompson said. \"I spent nearly 30 years working in rural health care before coming to Congress. I understand the benefit of increasing both patient safety and experience. I'm grateful for Bucktail and the care they provide to the surrounding communities.\"\n\n\u201cOur team at Bucktail Medical Center is very grateful that we have been chosen to receive this funding,\" said Bucktail Medical Center CEO Laura Murnyack. \"We will be able to improve the patient experience at our facility by making some key upgrades to our radiology equipment and inpatient rooms. Support of our rural healthcare facilities is vital to our rural communities to help ensure essential services and access to care are maintained.\"\n\nRep. Thompson secured the funding through Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026, which was approved in the appropriations package the House passed to reopen the government this fall.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/bipartisan-election-security-provision-co-authored-by-senator-collins-signed-into-law", "Bipartisan Election Security Provision Co-authored by Senator Collins Signed into Law", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C \u2014 Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Mark Warner (D-VA) to strengthen the security of U.S. election infrastructure was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and signed into law.\n\nIn May, Senator Collins joined Senator Warner in introducing the Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing (SECURE IT) Act. A provision of this legislation directing the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to require that election systems seeking certification undergo penetration testing was included in the annual defense bill and is now law. This penetration testing will allow researchers to search for vulnerabilities by attempting to attack a system with the same tools and techniques used by cybercriminals, thus better protecting our election systems from legitimate attacks.\n\n\u201cWe must take every precaution to prevent interference in our elections. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen the integrity of our election process by ensuring that voting systems are safe and secure, and help protect and bolster public confidence in our elections.\u201d said Senator Collins.\n\nSeveral other provisions and amendments authored or co-authored by Senator Collins were included in the final NDAA that passed the Senate last week:\n\nBerry Amendment-Compliant Footwear Report.\n\nAmendment filed by Senator Collins will require the Department of Defense to submit a report on the U.S. boot industrial base and a plan to achieve full Berry Amendment compliance for combat footwear.\n\nPublic Shipyard Apprentice Program.\n\nAmendment filed by Senator Collins will strengthen the skilled trades pipeline at public shipyards like Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.\n\nCounter Act.\n\nCosponsored by Senator Collins, provisions from this bill will expand the Department of Defense\u2019s authority to defend its facilities from illegal drone activity.\n\nThe NDAA also includes several provisions Senator Collins strongly advocated for that will benefit Maine:\n\nSupport for U.S. Troops.\n\nAuthorizes a 3.8 percent pay raise for all service members\u2014including the thousands of Maine men and women serving in uniform.\n\nIncludes reforms to streamline and modernize defense procurement to ensure our military is better equipped and supplied.\n\nDirects a study on behavioral and mental health staffing shortfalls at military medical treatment facilities to improve access to care for service members and their families.\n\nSupport for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.\n\n$227.8 million for power reliability and water resilience upgrades.\n\n$220.8 million for the Multi-Mission Drydock #1 extension.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1487", "Bergman, Bost, Neguse, Gottheimer Introduce Veterans STAND Act to Expand Access to Cutting-Edge Technology for Veterans With Spinal Cord Injuries", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Jack Bergman", "B001301", "bergman.house.gov", "bergman", "https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman Mike Bost (R-IN), Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the Veterans STAND Act - bipartisan legislation aimed at closing gaps in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system by ensuring Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders (SCI/Ds) receive consistent, comprehensive health evaluations and are considered for innovative treatments that enhance mobility, independence, and quality of life.\n\nThe VA currently provides care to more than 27,000 Veterans with SCI/Ds each year through a nationwide network of 25 regional SCI/D centers and more than 130 primary care teams and support clinics at VA medical centers across the country.\n\nWhile this network delivers critical care, many Veterans continue to face gaps in preventative services and limited access to emerging assistive technologies that could significantly improve daily functioning and long-term health outcomes. Nearly half of all spinal cord injuries occur between the ages of 17 and 30, leaving many Veterans to live for decades with conditions that could be better managed through modern medical innovation.\n\nTechnologies such as powered exoskeletons and non-invasive spinal stimulation systems have shown promise in restoring movement, improving autonomic function, and reducing secondary health complications. However, without standardized annual evaluations or clear guidance on integrating these technologies into VA care, too many Veterans never learn about or gain access to these advances.\n\n\u201cVeterans with spinal cord injuries have already overcome challenges most Americans will never face - the least we can do is ensure the VA is keeping pace with modern medicine,\u201d said Rep. Jack Bergman. \u201cThe Veterans STAND Act is about accountability and opportunity. It makes sure Veterans receive regular, comprehensive evaluations and are informed about emerging technologies that can restore mobility, improve independence, and dramatically enhance quality of life. Our Veterans deserve access to the very best care our Nation can provide.\u201d\n\n\u201cVA has long been a leader in mobility research to re-enable veterans with the latest and greatest emerging technologies,\u201d said Chairman Mike Bost. \u201cThe Veterans STAND Act, is a commonsense yet groundbreaking solution that would build on this work by expanding access to exoskeletons and research to promote independence and mobility for veterans. I appreciate my friend and colleague General Bergman\u2019s continued leadership on this issue on behalf of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.\u201d\n\n\"It is our duty as Americans not only to honor all soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and guardians, but to do everything we can to fight for them when they return. This is especially important as veterans face challenges from rising costs, health care struggles, and transitions into civilian life,\u201d said Rep. Josh Gottheimer. \u201cTogether with legislation like the bipartisan STAND Act, we reaffirm our enduring promise to fight for our veterans the same way they fought for us.\u201d\n\nThe Veterans STAND Act seeks to address these shortcomings and modernize care for Veterans with SCI/Ds.\n\nKey Provisions of the Veterans STAND Act include:\n\nAnnual Preventative Evaluations.\n\nRequires the VA to offer annual preventative health evaluations for Veterans with SCI/Ds through in-person visits, referrals, or telehealth. These evaluations would assess health risks, chronic pain, nutrition, prosthetic needs, and opportunities to use new assistive technologies.\n\nAccess to Innovation.\n\nEnsures Veterans are evaluated for advanced assistive technologies, including powered mobility devices, exoskeletons, and spinal cord neuromodulation therapies that can restore movement, reduce pain, and improve daily functioning.\n\nExpert Consultation.\n\nDirects the VA to consult with spinal cord specialists, clinicians, Veteran Service Organizations, and medical device manufacturers to ensure VA policies reflect the latest advancements in SCI/D care.\n\nReporting and Oversight.\n\nRequires the VA to report to Congress on the utilization and outcomes of assistive technologies and to integrate these evaluations into VA performance metrics to strengthen accountability and oversight.\n\nThe Veterans STAND Act represents an important step toward ensuring Veterans with spinal cord injuries receive the preventative care and innovative technologies they have earned through their service to the Nation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://bresnahan.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-times-tribune-bresnahans-bipartisan-plea-best-way-forward-health-care", "ICYMI: The Times-Tribune: Bresnahan\u2019s bipartisan plea best way forward on health care", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.", "B001327", "bresnahan.house.gov", "bresnahan", "https://bresnahan.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, The Times-Tribune published an editorial recognizing U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) for his bipartisan leadership in pushing for action to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits that help keep health insurance affordable for thousands of families across Northeastern Pennsylvania.\n\nThe editorial highlighted Rep. Bresnahan\u2019s decision to join a bipartisan group of lawmakers in signing a discharge petition to force a House vote on extending the subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.\n\n\u201cStill, it does give an issue that has long been a critical one for the American people a shot at a bipartisan fix that to this point seemed unlikely. For that, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., deserves credit,\u201d wrote The Times-Tribune Editorial Board. \u201cBresnahan was one of the quartet of Republican legislators who went counter to the GOP\u2019s wishes and signed the Democrat-led discharge petition\u2026\u201d\n\n\u201cDoing nothing was not an option,\u201d said Rep. Bresnahan. \u201cFamilies in Northeastern Pennsylvania cannot afford to have the rug pulled out from under them. I urge my colleagues to put people first and work together on a bipartisan solution that keeps health care affordable.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is encouraging that Bresnahan backed up prior promises to protect health care for those in his district,\u201d continued The Times-Tribune Editorial Board. \u201cHopefully, bringing this to the floor of the House in January ultimately leads to the type of bipartisan discussion that can make health care affordable and available to those who need it. The only way to achieve that is to prioritize conversation over political motivations.\u201d\n\nRep. Bresnahan remains committed to working across the aisle to protect access to affordable health care and deliver results for the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://buchanan.house.gov/2025/12/icymi-buchanan-reflects-on-year-of-service-and-results-for-florida-families-in-sarasota-herald-tribune-op-ed", "ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on Year of Service and Results for Florida Families in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Vern Buchanan", "B001260", "buchanan.house.gov", "buchanan", "https://buchanan.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cTo My Constituents: Thank You for Placing Your Faith in Me to Strengthen Our Community.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reflecting on a year of service, leadership and results delivered for the people of Florida\u2019s 16th District. Buchanan highlights his work in Washington and Florida, including returning more than $12 million to constituents, delivering historic tax relief for working families and seniors, passing bipartisan health care reforms, and demonstrating support for law enforcement and public safety.\n\n\u201cAs 2025 comes to a close, I\u2019m proud to share the work I\u2019ve done for the people of Florida\u2019s 16th District,\u201d writes Buchanan in the op-ed. \u201cThis year was defined by service to our veterans and first responders, our seniors, our small businesses and the families who call our community home.\u201d\n\nRead the full op-ed here or below:\n\nA Year of Service, Strength and Results for Florida Families\n\nVern Buchanan\n\nAs 2025 comes to a close, I\u2019m proud to share the work I\u2019ve done for the people of Florida\u2019s 16th District. This year was defined by service to our veterans and first responders, our seniors, our small businesses and the families who call our community home. ls he led,\n\nOver the past year, my team and I returned more than $12 million to my constituents from federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the IRS, the VA and FEMA. Behind every dollar recovered is a real person: a senior who received earned benefits, a veteran who finally got the care they deserve or a small business owner able to expand and keep their doors open. Ensuring the federal government works for the people it serves is one of the top priorities of my public service.\n\nIn Washington, I focused on advancing policies that lower costs and strengthen our economy, including codifying key elements of President Trump\u2019s agenda into law. Working closely with President Trump, I partnered with my Republican colleagues to deliver the Working Families Tax Cuts, the largest tax relief package for American families in history. As Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, I led efforts to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Actpermanent and eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, so workers keep more of what they earn. We put families first by strengthening the Child Tax Credit and creating Trump Accounts that give children a stronger financial foundation. Americans will see real relief from the lasting impact of Bidenflation when they file their tax returns next year.\n\nLetting Americans keep more of what they earn has been especially important for Florida\u2019s seniors. Representing one of the largest senior populations in the country, I often hear from people living on fixed incomes who worry about expenses. Now, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, nearly 88 percent of our seniors will pay no tax on their Social Security benefits, providing real relief and peace of mind.\n\nHelping job creators have more capital to grow and hire is just as important. As a small business owner for more than 30 years, I know what it takes to meet payroll and keep the lights on. That\u2019s why I fought to strengthen the small business deduction and restore bonus depreciation, giving millions of entrepreneurs more certainty to hire, expand and invest in their workers. When small businesses succeed, our communities grow stronger.\n\nDelivering results for seniors and families also includes advancing commonsense health care reforms. As Chair of the Health Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee, I saw two of my bipartisan health bills unanimously pass the House: the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act and the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act. Both reduce costs, expand access and improve care for Florida seniors. I also worked to advance President Trump\u2019s Make America Healthy Again agenda by prioritizing obesity prevention, Medicare modernization, telehealth and a commonsense Food is Medicine approach focused on prevention and innovation.\n\nThat same commitment to turning strong leadership into lasting policy also guided my work to restore the rule of law. I worked with House Republicans to curb illegal immigration, secure the border and support the men and women on the front lines. I stood with ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and local law enforcement, and I fought to build support for my Thin Blue Line Act to defend our law enforcement community from those who would cause them harm.\n\nSupporting those who put their lives on the line is at the heart of why I serve. This year, I was proud to honor over 320 firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement officers, educators and veterans through Congressional awards and commendations. These men and women protect our communities, educate our children and strengthen Florida\u2019s 16th District. Their commitment to our community inspires the work I do in Congress on behalf of Florida families.\n\nNone of this progress happens without the trust of the people I represent. To my constituents: Thank you for placing your faith in me to strengthen our community. As we look ahead to 2026, I am committed to fighting for Florida values and delivering results for the families, seniors and small businesses who call our district home.\n\nRep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) is the Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and the Chair of the Health Subcommittee. Prior to serving in Congress, Buchanan was in business for over 30 years and chaired both the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber of Commerce.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-issues-statement-chiefs-move-kansas", "Rep. Burlison Issues Statement on Chiefs' Move to Kansas", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Eric Burlison issued the following statement regarding the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to relocate operations to Kansas:\n\n\"The Kansas City Chiefs have built a proud and lasting legacy in Missouri, anchored by Arrowhead Stadium and generations of loyal fans.\n\nThis is a sad day for Missouri and for free-market capitalism.\n\nCronyism has won the day. It should be illegal to tax citizens and use their money to subsidize privately-owned businesses. NFL owners use leverage aggressively, and the reality is that Kansans will now be forced to foot the bill for a stadium that benefits a multibillion-dollar franchise.\n\nIn the process, many Missouri-based fans are being taken for granted. It is also worth noting that Missouri\u2019s largest cities continue to dwindle under long-standing Democratic control and have repeatedly lost major professional sports franchises.\n\nThat record deserves serious reflection.\n\nThe way forward for Missouri is simple: keep taxes low for all, cut regulations, grow the economy and population\u2014and then the teams will come knocking.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415204", "Construction of Empire Wind suspendedCiting national security concerns\u2014the critical issue Chris Smith has raised for years\u2014the Trump administration halts construction of offshore wind projects", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a longtime opponent of offshore wind industrialization, issued the attached statement following the Trump administration\u2019s announcement that the Depts. of the Interior and War have paused the leases for five major offshore wind farms\u2014including Empire Wind off the New Jersey and New York coasts\u2014due to national security concerns:\n\nRep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on May 7, 2025.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to President Donald Trump and Secretary Doug Burgum for their leadership in assessing ocean wind\u2019s threats to national security and radar interference. The safety and security of the American people should always be at the forefront of U.S. policy.\n\n\u201cAs I have argued from day one\u2014ocean wind projects pose significant, catastrophic impacts to radar, putting military and civilian aircrafts and vessels at grave risk.\n\n\u201cThis concern has been raised in a number of studies, including the April 2025 Offshore Wind Energy report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an analysis I requested, along with many of my colleagues, and was also called for in my legislation passed by the House\u2014by a margin of 244 to 189\u2014nearly three years ago.\n\n\u201cAs early as 2023, I joined Fox News\u2019 Madison Alworth in Middletown, NJ to highlight the numerous national security and navigational risks associated with offshore wind industrialization.\n\nRep. Smith debates in favor of his FAA amendment on July 20, 2023.\n\n\u201cThat same year, the House passed my amendment requiring the President or his designee to certify that offshore wind projects \u2018will not weaken, degrade, interfere with, or nullify the capability of radar relied upon the Federal Aviation Administration or the Armed Forces.\u2019\n\n\u201cIt is particularly important that among the five offshore wind projects suspended by the Trump administration, Empire Wind is one of them\u2014a project I have vehemently opposed for years.\n\n\u201cEmpire Wind\u2019s close proximity to major international airports, including Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, and JFK, and critical military installations, such as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Naval Weapons Station Earle, make the project especially dangerous. It must be halted.\n\n\u201cProjects like Empire Wind have already threatened New Jersey\u2019s commercial and recreational fishing industries, as well as our tourism industry and the ocean environment, which is now recovering after years of pollution. And, these projects are extremely expensive, creating undue burdens on taxpayers\u2014which I discussed with Martha MacCallum in July of 2023.\n\n\u201cI look forward to working alongside the Trump administration in ensuring that these dangerous offshore wind projects are stopped.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415206", "Asbury Park Press article on Smith Lyme disease amendment'Is Lyme disease a military accident? New probe inspired by late Wall woman'", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Jerry Carino\n\nPublished December 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM\n\nAfter nearly a decade of trying, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has gotten the green light for a federal investigation into whether the military weaponized ticks with Lyme disease as part of a Cold War experiment gone awry \u2014 furthering the spread and intensity of the illness, which has hit New Jerseyans particularly hard.\n\nSmith\u2019s Lyme disease amendment, attached to the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that was signed into law by President Donald Trump Dec. 18, directs the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office to produce a report on the matter.\n\nThe amendment flew under the media radar, but longtime Wall resident Rich Smith took notice. It\u2019s another chapter in the legacy of his late wife, Pat Smith, who was one of the nation\u2019s leading advocates for Lyme disease patients \u2014 in particular those who suffered from chronic or long-term Lyme. Pat Smith died in 2024 at age 78.\n\n\u201cI think she would think it\u2019s way past due and a very positive step in tracing the history of Lyme \u2014 one more step in the process of beating back this disease,\u201d Rich Smith told the Asbury Park Press.\n\n\u201cShe\u2019s smiling from above,\u201d Chris Smith said. \u201cShe\u2019s the pioneer.\u201d\n\nU.S. Rep. Chris Smith R-N.J., is shown with Pat Smith, Lyme Disease Association President, before a panel discussion about Lyme disease held at the Wall Township Municipal building Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Thomas P. Costello/Asbury Park Press\n\nThe challenge for Lyme patients\n\nIn the 1980s, Lyme disease afflicted two of Pat and Rich Smith\u2019s daughters, one of whom missed four years of school. Pat founded the nonprofit Lyme Disease Association and traveled the country to raise awareness.\n\n\u201cShe\u2019s the one who got me into Lyme,\u201d Chris Smith said. \u201cShe came to a town meeting in Wall in 1992 and said, \u2018What are you doing about Lyme disease?\u2019 I said \u2018Nothing.\u2019 We had lunch, and I\u2019ve been working on it ever since.\u201d\n\nLyme disease affects nearly 500,000 people a year in the U.S., and New Jersey has the second-most diagnosed cases after Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For many who are diagnosed promptly, the standard month-long course of antibiotics mitigates the illness. But detection is difficult and, for thousands of folks, the symptoms can continue for months or years. For these long-term sufferers, there has been little in the way of established treatment.\n\nTicks, usually found in brush-filled, grassy areas, can be hosts to diseases such as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis to people. Not all ticks are easily seen. This one is just a little larger than the letters on a penny. Graham Hickling/University of Tennessee\n\nPat Smith\u2019s partnership with Chris Smith on the issue led to several laws funding Lyme research, and Pat Smith became part of a 14-person congressional working group on changes to federal Lyme disease policy.\n\nOne thing that eluded them was probing the belief that Lyme\u2019s explosion in the latter decades of the 20th century had military origins. Two prior amendments to that effect by Chris Smith passed the House of Representatives but failed in the Senate in 2017 and 2019. The theory gained steam in 2019 with the publishing of the book \u201cBitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons\u201d by Stanford University-based science writer and chronic Lyme sufferer Kris Newby.\n\n\u201cWith this new GAO report, we will have both a public report and where necessary, one that is confidential and that hopefully will allow unfettered access to the files about what we (the U.S. Department of Defense) were doing,\u201d Chris Smith said. \u201cIf it\u2019s not an issue, the investigation will prove that and we\u2019ll turn the page.\u201d\n\n'Quite a testament'\n\nSpecifically, Chris Smith\u2019s amendment compels the Comptroller General of the United States to review research conducted by the military, the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies between the period of Jan. 1, 1945 and Dec. 31, 1972, regarding experiments involving Spirochaetales and Rickettsiales \u2014 two forms of tick-borne bacteria.\n\nThe idea behind the investigation, Chris Smith said, is that \u201can enhanced understanding of how Lyme came to be will only assist in finding a cure for this debilitating disease.\u201d\n\nRich Smith said the amendment\u2019s passage is \u201cquite a testament\u201d to his wife\u2019s legacy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415211", "Patch article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'For The 2nd Time, Trump Pauses All Offshore Wind Farms, Including Empire Wind 19 Miles Off The Jersey Shore'", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Carly Baldwin\n\nPublished Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM ET\n\nLONG BRANCH, NJ \u2014 For the second time this year, President Donald Trump's administration put a pause on all offshore wind farm development in the United States, and Empire Wind \u2014 currently being built 19 miles off Long Branch \u2014 is affected.\n\nOn Monday, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced here he is pausing the leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the U.S. His decision temporarily shuts down existing wind farms that have been in operation for years, including Vineyard Wind off Martha's Vineyard and Sunrise Wind off Rhode Island. It also stops all work on wind farms in development, including Empire Wind, which started installing monopiles into the Atlantic Ocean floor and was 40 percent complete as of August.\n\nEmpire Wind is owned by Norwegian renewable energy company Equinor, the majority shareholder of which is the Kingdom of Norway.\n\nClean Ocean Action took these photos July 30 of Empire Wind being built off Long Branch. That's a monopile, at right, being pushed into the sea floor. (Clean Ocean Action)\n\nBurgum said he made his decision due to national security risks identified by the Department of War. Burgum cited reports from the Dept. of War that said the movement of massive turbine blades and the highly reflective towers can create radar interference called \u201cclutter.\u201d That radar interference can obscure legitimate moving targets and generates false targets near wind farms.\n\n\"This pause will give the Department, along with the Department of War and other relevant government agencies, time to work with leaseholders and state partners to assess the possibility of mitigating the national security risks posed by these projects,\" the Department of the Interior said Monday.\n\nThese are the five existing or planned wind farms off the United States affected by the new order:\n\nVineyard Wind 1 (OCS-A 0501) - off Marth's Vineyard, Massachusetts\n\nRevolution Wind (OCS-A 0486) - off Rhode Island and Connecticut\n\nCVOW \u2013 Commercial (OCS-A 0483) - off Virginia\n\nSunrise Wind (OCS-A 0487) - off Block Island, Rhode Island\n\nEmpire Wind 1 (OCS-A 0512) - off New Jersey\n\n\u201cWe are aware of the stop-work order announced by the Department of Interior involving five wind projects under offshore construction in the U.S. We are evaluating the order and seeking further information from the federal government,\" an Equinor spokesman said Monday.\n\nJersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who\u2019s opposed wind farms for years, said Monday:\n\n\"They will sue (referring to the wind companies), but it's done. This is the nail in the coffin. This is more than a pause. It's stopped. When you get into issues of national security, the courts will err on the side of national defense and the Department of Defense, or Department of War rather, as it's now called ... Offshore wind farms disrupt radar; the military has been saying this for years. You really could have planes flying into planes.\"\n\nOn his first day back in office in January, President Trump issued an executive order that put a pause on all U.S. wind farm development. However, Trump's order could not legally apply to existing wind farm leases that received permits from the Biden administration. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul intervened (Empire Wind is meant to supply wind power only to New York state, not New Jersey), and in May, the federal government lifted its stop-work order. Empire Wind was allowed to resume building off Long Branch.\n\nEmpire Wind is the only wind farm off New Jersey to actually begin construction; by mid August they were in the process of installing 54 monopiles into the ocean floor. Here are photos of Empire Wind being built off Long Branch.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415213", "New York Post article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'Trump admin scraps 5 offshore wind farms \u2014 including New York projects \u2014 citing \"national security risks\"'", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Josh Christenson\n\nPublished December 22, 2025\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 The US Interior Department announced Monday that it was immediately pausing leases for five offshore wind farms \u2014 including two in New York \u2014 \u201cdue to national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports.\u201d\n\nThe renewable energy projects included the Massachusetts and Rhode Island-headquartered Vineyard Wind 1 and Revolution Wind, a commercial wind farm in Virginia and New York\u2019s Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind \u2014 several of which had gotten either funding or regulatory boosts from the Biden administration.\n\nUnclassified reports have previously cited radar interference, also known as \u201cclutter,\u201d prompting false alarms due to \u201cthe movement of massive turbine blades and the highly reflective towers\u201d of the wind farms,\u201d the Interior Department noted in a press release.\n\nThe projects were scrapped due to unspecified national security risks. Empire Wind / Vestas Wind Systems A/S\n\nTrump speaks before delivering remarks at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania on Dec. 9, 2025.AFP via Getty Images\n\nIn some cases, radar would also \u201cmiss actual targets.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe prime duty of the United States government is to protect the American people,\u201d Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, and the vulnerabilities created by large-scale offshore wind projects with proximity near our east coast population centers,\u201d he added.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration will always prioritize the security of the American people.\u201d\n\nRep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), whose brothers are both pilots, told The Post Monday that has been advocating against the offshore wind farms for years based on their potential to disrupt both aircraft and ships\u2019 radar \u2014 for both civilians and military service members.\n\n\u201cCamp Evans is located in my district, and that\u2019s where the radars were created for World War II,\u201d he explained, \u201cand we knew before the [Mitsubishi A6M] Zeros hit Pearl Harbor about 40 plus minutes before, that they were coming because of the radars they deployed there, and they really made a difference.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is something that Xi Jinping just loves. Iranians just love, and Putin just loves because we\u2019re blinding ourselves willfully \u2014 for what?\u201d\n\nTrump speaks at the White House on Dec. 17, 2025. AP\n\nThose concerns were confirmed in an April 2025 Government Accountability Office report that found the turbines \u2014 some as large as the Chrysler building \u2014 \u201ccan reduce the performance of radar systems used for defense and maritime navigation and safety in several ways.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese include reducing detection sensitivity, obscuring potential targets, and generating false targets, according to a DOE report,\u201d GAO stated. \u201cIn addition, offshore wind energy development may affect larger military exercises by obstructing flight and surface and subsurface vessel movement, according to DOD officials.\u201d\n\nSmith also noted potential hindrances to roughly 1,000 US Coast Guard rescues annually \u2014 or the ability to intercept foreign drones, some lawmakers and experts speculated, that vexed the Biden administration in December 2024.\n\nHuge disruptions could also result like what air passengers saw earlier this year when a frayed piece of copper wiring caused a radar outage at Newark airport, forcing delays and cancellations of flights, he added.\n\nThe Biden administration\u2019s response, Smith claimed, was instead: \u201cBuild it and who gives a damn about national security and, you know, security of the people when they\u2019re flying out of Newark or you name the place.\u201d\n\nRoughly a third of all construction costs for the wind farms has been borne by US taxpayers, according to Smith.\n\nBut that doesn\u2019t begin to include the costs of clean-up efforts when a powerful hurricane hits the wind farms.\n\nBurgum informed the congressman that there\u2019s concerns about the football field-size propellers being decommissioned for scrap metal within just 13 or 14 years \u2014 despite the wind projects touting environmental benefits, Smith noted.\n\nPresident Trump pledged to block all new wind and solar projects from receiving federal funding in August, calling the renewable energy sources the \u201cSCAM OF THE CENTURY!\u201c\n\nConstruction on Revolution Wind was halted the following month, only to be reinstated by a federal judge.\n\nBoth it and Empire Wind had been contracted for six-figure contracts by the Interior Department under former President Joe Biden, according to a review of federal spending records.\n\nSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters on Dec. 16, 2025. AP\n\nMore than half-a-million dollars was also shoveled out the door by Biden\u2019s administration via a grant to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in December 2024, which in part funded \u201cemissions target setting, emissions strategy development and community stakeholder collaboration\u201d for Vineyard Wind.\n\nThat funding all stemmed from the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden\u2019s marquee legislation focused on climate and renewable energy alternatives.\n\nThe so-called green subsidies could top $1 trillion over the next decade.\n\nRhode Island approved Sunrise Wind just weeks after the Biden administration gave final approval to the 65-turbine Revolution Wind project in August 2023.\n\nBoth were joint enterprises between the Danish wind gian Orsted and a New England utility firm.\n\nSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) fumed over the Trump administration\u2019s latest moves.\n\n\u201cTrump\u2019s obsession with killing offshore wind projects is unhinged, irrational, and unjustified,\u201d Schumer said in a statement. \u201cAt a time of soaring energy costs, this latest decision from DOI is a backwards step that will drive energy bills even higher.\n\n\u201cIt will kill good union jobs, spike energy costs, and put our grid at risk; and it makes absolutely no business sense. Many of us have been fighting Trump\u2019s war against offshore wind \u2014 a war on American jobs and American energy \u2014 and we will keep fighting to make sure these projects and the thousands of jobs they create and the energy they provide can continue.\u201d\n\nNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Big Apple lame-duck mayor Eric Adams also slammed the decision, touting how the projects could have helped power 1 million homes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415215", "Save Jersey article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'Citing national security concerns, Trump pauses all U.S. offshore wind construction'", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Matt Rooney\n\nPublished December 22, 2025\n\nThis has been a long time in coming, Save Jerseyans.\n\nThe negative impact of offshore wind development on tourism and marine life is well established. Back in early 2023, I wrote about the building body of evidence suggesting that giant, radar-confusing turbines off of the East Coast also posed a threat to navigation and national security.\n\n\u201cAlthough the base of the tower is stationary, the nominal area of the turbine to the radar is dynamic since the machine is constantly tracking the wind,\u201d explained Wind Systems Magazine way back in 2010. \u201cWind turbines are made of highly reflective materials\u2014steel, fiberglass, and carbon fiber composite\u2014and can scatter and return a significant amount of the energy. The turbine tower is the most reflective component, but since it is constantly stationary the rotor is the largest problem to the radar. In most cases the signature can be quite large and can affect the radars/operator\u2019s ability to differentiate the wind farm from flying aircraft and weather storms. The Doppler effect is due to the moving rotor and can affect the moving target indicator of a radar.\u201d\n\n\u201cAnyone who has been paying close attention to the shoddy and reckless approval process for these offshore wind projects will not be fooled by this after-the-fact proposal\u2014which is far too little and far too late,\u201d added Congressman Chris Smith (R, NJ-04) in October 2024. \u201cFor years, we have been pointing out the lack of serious scrutiny and proper vetting for these projects\u2014especially and including the likely dire impacts on national security and military readiness\u2014but the Biden-Harris Administration has ignored our concerns,\u201d Smith added. \u201cIn fact, the implementation of this agreement so late in the process begs the question of what national security threats have been downplayed or neglected by BOEM over the past few years during its reckless, fast-track approval process.\u201d\n\nOn Monday, the Trump Administration relied upon the clear threat to our homeland to issue a general pause on all active offshore wind projects.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, and the vulnerabilities created by large-scale offshore wind projects with proximity near our east coast population centers,\u201d said Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior. \u201cThe Trump administration will always prioritize the security of the American people.\u201d\n\nThis new executive action impacts Empire Wind which would be visible from many of New Jersey\u2019s iconic beach communities. Two weeks ago, Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down the President\u2019s original January 20, 2025 order halting the issuance of new offshore wind leases.\n\nBurgum joined Fox News on Monday to explain the Administration\u2019s latest effort to protect the coastline.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-congratulates-iowa-hog-farmer-dwight-mogler-appointment-national-pork", "Feenstra Congratulates Iowa Hog Farmer Dwight Mogler on Appointment to National Pork Board", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "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 congratulating Dwight Mogler, an Iowa hog farmer and member of his Agriculture Advisory Board, on being appointed to the National Pork Board.\n\n\u201cI want to congratulate my friend, Iowa hog farmer, and member of my Agriculture Advisory Board \u2014 Dwight Mogler \u2014 on being appointed to the National Pork Board. This appointment is a testament to Dwight\u2019s incredible impact on the Iowa pork industry and gives Iowa hog farmers a powerful voice at the national level,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cFrom opening new export markets for Iowa pork to keeping African Swine Fever out of our country, having an Iowan like Dwight on this board is a game changer. I\u2019ll keep advocating for our hog farmers, strong trade deals, and pork as a healthy part of people\u2019s diet.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1855", "Franklin Applauds NOAA\u2019s Launch of AI-Driven Weather Forecasting Models, Urges Swift Passage of Weather Act", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Scott Franklin", "F000472", "franklin.house.gov", "franklin", "https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today welcomed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u2019s (NOAA) announcement of a new suite of operational, artificial intelligence-driven global weather forecasting models, calling the move an important step toward faster, more accurate forecasts and improved preparedness for extreme weather.\n\n\u201cIntegrating artificial intelligence into weather forecasting has the potential to significantly improve the speed and accuracy of forecasts relied upon by states like Florida and the nation as a whole,\u201d Franklin said. \u201cNOAA\u2019s launch of these AI-driven models represents meaningful progress in modernizing forecasting capabilities and equipping forecasters and emergency managers with better tools to prepare for severe weather and wildfire risks. I\u2019ve long supported responsibly incorporating AI into NOAA\u2019s work, including through my TAME Extreme Weather Act and provisions advanced in the Weather Act, and I encourage the House to pass the Weather Act to continue this momentum.\u201d\n\nLast week, NOAA announced the rollout of a new suite of AI-driven global weather prediction models designed to improve forecast speed, efficiency, and accuracy while using fewer computational resources. The models will operate alongside NOAA\u2019s existing forecasting systems and include AI-based global and ensemble models, as well as a first-of-its-kind hybrid system that combines artificial intelligence with traditional physical forecasting models.\n\nFranklin is the author of the TAME Extreme Weather Act, legislation he introduced in multiple Congresses to direct NOAA to develop domestic datasets for AI forecasting, partner with private industry and academia, and integrate AI-based models into operational forecasts for weather and wildfires. During committee consideration of the Weather Act earlier this fall, Franklin also advanced these priorities through an amendment encouraging NOAA\u2019s use of AI forecasting tools, which was included in the committee-passed bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-highlights-2025-accomplishments-delivering-results-long-island", "Garbarino Highlights 2025 Accomplishments: Delivering Results for Long Island", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Andrew R. Garbarino", "G000597", "garbarino.house.gov", "garbarino", "https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) highlighted a year of legislative and constituent service accomplishments focused on delivering real results for Long Island families, small businesses, and law enforcement.\n\n\u201cEverything I do in Congress is about delivering real results for Long Island,\u201d said Congressman Garbarino. \u201cWhether it\u2019s lowering taxes, protecting 9/11 health care, strengthening our national security, or standing up for local communities, my focus is simple: getting things done for the people I represent.\u201d\n\nIn 2025, Congressman Garbarino secured a significant achievement when he was named Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, giving Long Islanders a direct voice on critical issues including border security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity.\n\nGarbarino also led the fight to quadruple the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000, delivering long-awaited tax relief for Long Island families and helping them keep more of their hard-earned money.\n\nProtecting 9/11 first responders and survivors remained a top priority throughout the year. Congressman Garbarino continued to work to fully fund and safeguard the World Trade Center Health Program.\n\nOn the legislative front, Congressman Garbarino introduced 30 bills focused on Long Island priorities, including preserving flood insurance, supporting small businesses, and backing law enforcement. He also co-sponsored 171 bills aimed at advancing commonsense solutions for families and communities.\n\nJust as importantly, Garbarino\u2019s office delivered direct results for constituents. In 2025 alone, his team returned more than $1.6 million to constituents, responded to over 24,000 constituent contacts, and successfully resolved more than 1,400 individual casework requests.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud of what we accomplished this year,\u201d Garbarino added. \u201cAnd I\u2019ll keep fighting every day to deliver real results for Long Island.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-garbarino-bills-advance-financial-services-committee-would-deliver-real", "Two Garbarino Bills advance in the Financial Services Committee that would deliver real results for Long Islanders", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Andrew R. Garbarino", "G000597", "garbarino.house.gov", "garbarino", "https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Last week, two bills sponsored by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) that are critical to Long Island\u2019s housing market and small business community were advanced during the House Financial Services Committee\u2019s markup.\n\nH.R. 5577, the NFIP Extension Act, would ensure the National Flood Insurance Program remains fully operational even in the event of a government funding lapse through Fiscal Year 2026. During the recent shutdown, NFIP\u2019s brief lapse froze policy renewals and home closings. This was an especially disruptive outcome for coastal communities like Long Island, where flood insurance is often required to secure a mortgage.\n\nThe second bill, H.R. 4130, the Small Business Relief Act, updates outdated SEC rules that can force growing private companies into costly public registration. This legislation would allow Long Island businesses to grow and innovate without being burdened by unnecessary compliance costs.\n\n\u201cLong Island families and small businesses depend on stability and predictability to plan, invest, and grow,\u201d said Congressman Garbarino. \u201cWhether it\u2019s keeping flood insurance available for homeowners or ensuring small businesses can access capital without unnecessary red tape, these bills would address real challenges facing our region.\u201d\n\nToday\u2019s committee markup is a critical step in the legislative process, allowing Members to debate, amend, and advance legislation before the full House can consider it.\n\n\u201cThese are practical solutions that protect Long Island homeowners and support local small business owners,\u201d Garbarino added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-20T06:27:31Z", "2026-05-20T06:28:54Z"], ["https://gonzales.house.gov/2025/12/rep-tony-gonzales-urges-response-on-highly-contagious-equine-virus", "Rep. Tony Gonzales Urges Response on Highly Contagious Equine Virus", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Tony Gonzales", "G000594", "gonzales.house.gov", "gonzales", "https://gonzales.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS \u2014 Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) penned a letter requesting more information from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator, Dr. Michael Watson, on the highly contagious equine herpesvirus (EHV). Congressman Gonzales also urged APHIS to monitor the recent outbreaks and communicate the relevant protocols and guidance to protect Texas' equine industry.\n\nEquine Rhinopneumonitis is a highly contagious virus in horses that causes respiratory disease and stillbirths. The letter highlights the recent outbreaks causing a neurological form of the virus with significant morbidity and mortality rates for affected horses.\n\n\"From racing, [to] recreation, [to] rodeos, the equine industry is a notable economic driver, adding $177 billion annually to the national economy. In the state of Texas alone the horse population is more than 748,000, the largest of any state, and the industry contributes approximately $6.5 billion in direct value to the state's economy,\" penned Congressman Gonzales. \"The biosecurity of equines is critical to maintaining a major economic engine that fuels state and local economies and protects the way of life for many ranchers.\"\n\nTexas has seen more cases than any other state, and as a result, major equine events have been impacted.\n\nTo read the full text of the letter, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-release-hinson-recaps-results-iowans-2025", "VIDEO RELEASE: Hinson Recaps Results for Iowans in 2025", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson released the below video recapping her work for Iowa's Second Congressional District in 2025.\n\nWatch the Full Video Here.\n\nExcerpt: \u201cAs 2025 comes to a close, I\u2019ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the conversations I\u2019ve had across Eastern Iowa this year \u2014 around kitchen tables, at town hall meetings, in farm shops, and in our rural communities\u2026.I\u2019m proud of what we accomplished this year \u2014 and I\u2019ll keep fighting to lower costs, solve problems, and focus on the issues Iowa families talk about around their kitchen tables every day. Thank you for the honor of serving you and your family. I will continue to be accessible and transparent, and work relentlessly to keep Iowa the best place to live, work, and raise a family. From my family to yours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nHinson\u2019s dedicated team of caseworkers helped Iowans solve problems related to the federal government.\n\nThe team closed 1,101 constituent cases this year.\n\nHinson followed through on her promise to be transparent, accessible, and responsive to those she serves.\n\nHinson made nearly 100 stops across the district, including town halls, tours of farms, small businesses, manufacturers, and meetings with community leaders.\n\nHinson and the team responded to more than 44,000 calls, emails, and messages in 2025.\n\nHinson hosted 41 press calls with members of the Iowa media.\n\nHinson introduced 21 bills, co-sponsored 172, including 98 bipartisan bills, and led 8 letters on issues ranging from rural health to agriculture.\n\nHinson secured millions of dollars for Iowa communities.\n\nHinson secured nearly $7 million in federal funding to support maternal care, rural health care, rural infrastructure, and other community projects.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-delivers-broadband-win-for-rural-communities-in-nc-09", "Hudson Delivers Broadband Win for Rural Communities in NC-09", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), who chairs the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced today that North Carolina has secured more than $1.5 billion of broadband funding through the Broadband Expansion, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program \u2014 a key step toward expanding high-speed internet access in rural communities across the Ninth District and North Carolina.\n\nFor years, broadband deployment in rural North Carolina was slowed by overburdensome federal red tape. Under President Trump and Chairman Hudson\u2019s leadership, Congress advanced reforms to streamline connectivity, including the SPEED for BEAD Act, which cut bureaucratic barriers and gave states greater flexibility to move projects forward.\n\n\u201cBroadband dollars don\u2019t connect a single home if they\u2019re trapped in red tape,\" said Congressman Richard Hudson. \"By removing unnecessary and arbitrary requirements on implementing broadband, we\u2019re making sure the best technology and connectivity can finally reach the rural communities that have waited far too long, so we can close the digital divide once and for all. I'm proud to say that we delivered for North Carolina and over half the nation with more to come.\"\n\n\u201cI want to congratulate North Carolina on the approval of its BEAD Final Proposal to achieve universal connectivity for its citizens,\u201d said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth. \u201cBy leveraging a smart mix of technologies tailored to the state\u2019s unique needs\u2014and securing strong private matching that puts real skin in the game\u2014North Carolina delivered more than $1 billion in savings for taxpayers. This thoughtful approach exemplifies what it means to achieve the Benefit of the Bargain.\u201d\n\nNorth Carolina has one of the largest rural populations in the country, and many communities across NC-09 remain unserved or underserved by broadband. Until recently, BEAD deployment had been stalled nationwide due to lengthy timelines and duplicative federal reviews.\n\nHudson\u2019s legislation streamlined those processes by establishing clearer timelines for approvals, reducing duplicative environmental and historic preservation reviews for low-impact projects, and restoring technology neutrality to allow providers to deploy the most effective solutions for rural areas.\n\nAs a result, broadband projects across North Carolina are now positioned to move forward more quickly, bringing high-speed connectivity to homes, businesses, schools, and emergency services throughout North Carolina.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://keithself.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-keith-self-and-congresswoman-emily-randall-introduce-bill-bar", "Congressman Keith Self and Congresswoman Emily Randall Introduce Bill to Bar Felony Fraud Convicts from Federal Contracts and Grants", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Keith Self", "S001224", "keithself.house.gov", "keithself", "https://keithself.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Keith Self, co-leading with Congresswoman Emily Randall, introduced the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025, legislation to stop individuals convicted of federal fraud and theft crimes tied to federal programs from continuing to access taxpayer-funded contracts, grants, loans, and other federal assistance.\n\n\u201cAmerican taxpayer dollars must be protected from fraud, waste, and abuse. That\u2019s why we\u2019re closing the revolving door for convicted fraudsters: if you\u2019ve defrauded the government, you shouldn\u2019t be allowed to continue to profit from it,\u201d said Congressman Self.\n\n\u201cIf you\u2019re convicted of misusing government funds, you shouldn\u2019t be able to keep applying for federal contracts. Simple as that. This no-brainer, bipartisan legislation would help ensure your hard-earned taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly,\u201d said Congresswoman Randall.\n\nThe bill amends Title 41 of the U.S. Code (USC) to require that any individual convicted of a covered felony arising out of an agency contract, grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or other federal financial assistance be listed as an excluded source in the System for Award Management exclusions, triggering a three-year prohibition. It also requires the Attorney General to notify the U.S. General Services Administration of each qualifying conviction so that the exclusion can be entered promptly.\n\nCovered felonies include a defined set of federal offenses spanning conspiracy, false claims, theft, bribery, false statements, identity and access device crimes, computer fraud, major fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-01T06:06:26Z", "2026-05-01T06:08:22Z"], ["https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mackenzie-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-force", "Congressman Mackenzie introduces bipartisan, bicameral legislation to force Pharmacy Benefit Managers to act in employees\u2019 best interests", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Ryan Mackenzie", "M001230", "mackenzie.house.gov", "mackenzie", "https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressmen Ryan Mackenzie (R, PA-07) and Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), alongside Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the bicameral PBM Fiduciary Accountability, Integrity, and Reform (FAIR) Act. This legislation would establish fiduciary responsibilities for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) \u2013 the middlemen of drug pricing \u2013 requiring them to act in the best interests of employees relying on employer-sponsored health plans, while keeping plan costs low.\n\nCurrently, PBMs that provide drug benefits for employer health plans often get away with price-gouging because they are not legally required to put employees\u2019 interests first. The PBM FAIR Act would ensure these middlemen are classified as fiduciaries under law, which will help curb hidden fees and practices that drive up what employees pay for their medications.\n\nPBMs are directly responsible for:\n\nMarking up generic drugs at prices hundreds of times higher than actual cost,\n\nLimiting patient choice, and\n\nDenying claims with no or misleading explanations.\n\nThis bill reins in bad PBM practices and helps ensure employer-sponsored health care plans are affordable and accessible to all families.\n\n\u201cPharmacy benefit managers play a major role in determining what patients pay for their prescriptions, yet they often operate with little accountability,\u201d said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. \u201cThe PBM FAIR Act brings transparency to the system by requiring PBMs to act as fiduciaries under ERISA, ensuring that patients come first. By holding middlemen accountable we can also deliver lower healthcare costs to policyholders.\"\n\n\u201cInstead of looking out for the best interests of employees, pharmacy benefit managers have been hitting them with prescription drug mark-ups, inconvenient pharmacy options, and wrongful denials,\u201d said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. \u201cThis legislation puts force of law behind the best interest standard. The PBMs either improve access and affordability, or they'll pay out in lawsuits.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor too long, middlemen have used opaque pricing and misaligned incentives to line their own pockets at the expense of employers,\u201d said Senator Marshall. \u201cPBMs shouldn\u2019t profit by steering plans toward higher\u2011cost drugs or practices that drive up prices. This bill holds them accountable and ensures that every decision they make prioritizes the health and financial interests of the plans and people they serve.\u201d\n\n\u201cPharmacy benefit managers should be held accountable for their role in raising costs of prescription drugs,\u201d said Senator Kaine. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation is critical to ensuring that PBMs are doing what\u2019s best for Americans who rely on lifesaving medication.\u201d\n\nThis legislation is supported by the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC).\n\n\u201cEmployers, workers, and families should be able to rely on those who provide services to employer-sponsored group health plans, such as pharmacy benefit managers, to adhere to the same fiduciary duties the employer is held to. That means working to save money for patients, and doing what is right for the plan\u2019s beneficiaries. Today\u2019s unregulated, \u201chonor system\u201d approach is not working. When PBMs are performing services on behalf of the employer, they are standing in the shoes of the plan sponsor and should be held accountable. ERIC applauds Representatives Auchincloss and Mackenzie, and Senators Marshall, Kaine, Grassley, and Hassan for leaving politics at the door and taking a bipartisan approach to clarify this important extension of current law,\u201d said James Gelfand, President and CEO, ERIC.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-introduces-walz-act-crack-down-government-fraud-and-protect", "Miller-Meeks Introduces WALZ Act to Crack Down on Government Fraud and Protect Taxpayers", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "IOWA \u2014 In response to the massive fraud scandal uncovered in Minnesota, where an estimated $9 billion or more in taxpayer funds was lost to fraudulent claims and shell operations, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller\u2011Meeks (IA\u201101) today introduced the Welfare Abuse and Laundering Zillions (WALZ) Act, comprehensive legislation aimed at preventing similar fraud across the nation\n\n\u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing in Minnesota is a jaw\u2011dropping failure of leadership, nearly $9 billion lost to fraud under Governor Tim Walz\u2019s watch,\u201d said Miller\u2011Meeks. \u201cThis is what happens when soft\u2011on\u2011crime Democrat policies run unchecked: zero accountability, zero oversight, and taxpayers left holding the bag. The WALZ Act is named for a reason, to ensure this level of negligence can never be repeated anywhere else in America. Our bill puts hard safeguards in place to protect taxpayer dollars, shut the door on scam artists, and bring real accountability back to government programs.\u201d\n\nThe Minnesota scandal revealed widespread exploitation of social services and welfare programs, with fraudulent billing, fake claims, and ghost providers draining state and federal resources meant for vulnerable Americans. Investigators described the operation as \u201cindustrial\u2011scale fraud,\u201d reflecting systemic weaknesses in verification and oversight.\n\nThe WALZ Act would:\n\nEnhanceVerification and Real\u2011Time Audits: Implement robust verification standards and real\u2011time financial audits on programs that disburse federal and state funds, closing loopholes exploited by fraudsters.\n\nTrigger Mandatory Investigations: Unexplained spikes in claims \u2014 like those seen in Minnesota, would automatically prompt federal and state investigators to examine program accounts immediately.\n\nStrengthen Accountability for State Agencies: Require clear reporting, documentation checks, and consequences for failures in oversight, eliminating the \u201crubber\u2011stamped\u201d approvals that allow fraud to flourish.\n\nProtectBenefits for Legitimate Recipients: Direct resources only to verified beneficiaries and legitimate service providers, ensuring funds reach the people programs are intended to help.\n\nEstablish Uniform National Safeguards: Set a national standard for transparency and anti\u2011fraud protections that states must meet to receive federal funding.\n\nThe WALZ Act would help ensure that fraud on the scale seen in Minnesota cannot take root in Iowa or other states, preserving essential funds for education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social support.\n\nRepresentative Miller\u2011Meeks stressed that taxpayers deserve government systems built on accountability and transparency, not waste and abuse.\n\n\u201cThis legislation isn\u2019t just a reaction to fraud, it\u2019s a proactive solution to restore trust in government programs and protect working families from having their hard\u2011earned tax dollars stolen.\u201d Miller\u2011Meeks added.\n\nTo read the full bill text for the WALZ Act, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://ogles.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ogles-announces-2025-app-challenge-winner", "Rep. Ogles Announces 2025 App Challenge Winner", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Andrew Ogles", "O000175", "ogles.house.gov", "ogles", "https://ogles.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Columbia, TN \u2013 Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) has selected the 2025 Congressional App Challenge winner for Tennessee\u2019s Fifth Congressional District, Rohan Gunasekar. Rohan, an 11th-grade student at Ravenwood High in Brentwood, designed an app called DermaTrack. The app would help families and individuals track medications and care for their skin conditions.\n\n(Pictured: left - Rep. Ogles' District Director, James Amundsen; right - 2025 Winner Rohan Gunasekar.)\n\n\u201cCongratulations, Rohan! DermaTrack is a fantastic idea that could help countless families and individuals. I am convinced that Tennessee\u2019s Fifth Congressional District is home to some of the best and brightest youth in America,\u201d said Congressman Ogles. \u201cThis type of ingenuity and thoughtfulness will serve you well throughout your life and in future endeavors. Again, my sincerest congratulations. Thank you for participating in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge!\u201d\n\nWATCH ROHAN EXPLAIN HOW DERMATRACK WORKS!\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["https://schmidt.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-derek-schmidt-welcomes-kansas-city-chiefs-kansas", "Rep. Derek Schmidt Welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Derek Schmidt", "S001228", "schmidt.house.gov", "schmidt", "https://schmidt.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 (December 22, 2025) \u2013 Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement regarding the Kansas City Chiefs announcement today to move to Kansas:\n\n\"Keeping the Chiefs in Kansas City is a victory for our region that will reward generations to come. Welcome to Kansas! Go Chiefs!\"", 1, "2026-04-25T05:38:36Z", "2026-04-25T05:40:21Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-announces-2025-first-congressional-district-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "Steil Announces 2025 First Congressional District Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Franklin, WI \u2013 Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the 2025 Congressional App Challenge first place winner, Sonakshi Giri, from Franklin High School. Following the event, Steil released the following statement congratulating this year's winner.\n\n\"Congratulations to Sonakshi Giri from Franklin High School, winner of the 2025 App Challenge, for her app, RideRight. Creating an app takes time, skill, patience, and planning,\" said Steil. \"The App Challenge is a great way to promote STEM education and teach students how to be innovative.\"\n\nSonakshi Giri and her app, RideRight, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Wisconsin\u2019s First Congressional District. RideRight estimates a user\u2019s blood alcohol content (BAC) using factors such as age, sex, weight, alcohol type and amount, and time since consumption, then indicates whether it is safe to drive based on age- and location-specific laws, and advises how long to wait if it is unsafe. RideRight also includes a designated driver picker, a function that randomly draws a designated driver from a set of entered names.", 1, "2026-05-01T06:06:26Z", "2026-05-01T06:08:22Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-honors-hillsdale-veteran", "Walberg Honors Hillsdale Veteran", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", "walberg", "https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) recognized Renae Shircliff of Hillsdale as the Veteran of the Month for December, presenting her with the Congressional Record containing his remarks honoring Renae's service and dedication to the veteran community.\n\nRenae Shircliff served as an Army Specialist 4th Class 63 Hotel Tank Mechanic and duty driver for her Commanding Officer. For her service in Stuttgart, Germany, she earned the Army Achievement Medal.\n\nEven after leaving active duty, Renae never stopped serving. She joined the Hillsdale County Veterans Affairs Office in 2013, and by 2018, she became the Director. Under her leadership, Hillsdale County veterans collectively received more than $32 million in VA benefits in both 2022 and 2023, and an additional $17 million in 2024. These benefits were pivotal in ensuring our veterans receive the care they deserve and improving the quality of life for their families.\n\n\"It is a privilege to recognize Renae Shircliff as the Veteran of the Month for December,\" said Rep. Walberg. \"Renae has exemplified what it means to serve. After defending our freedoms abroad, Renae dedicated her life to advocating on behalf of the veteran community and ensuring our nation's heroes receive the benefits they so rightfully deserve. Her actions and guidance have been instrumental in helping our veterans navigate the process of securing their benefits. Thank you, Renae, for going above and beyond to ensure our veterans are properly supported.\"", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-attends-ribbon-cutting-for-renovated-runway-at-bangor-international-airport", "Senator Collins Attends Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Runway at Bangor International Airport", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos.\n\nBANGOR, ME \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins participated in the ribbon cutting for the renovated runway at Bangor International Airport. The new renovations will help the airport adapt to an unprecedented increase in air traffic. More than half of the funding for this project\u2014$28 million\u2014came from five Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants awarded since 2022.\n\n\u201cBangor International Airport plays a vital role in Maine\u2019s economy, our national defense, and our state\u2019s connectivity to the rest of the world,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cThis renovated runway will improve safety, accommodate growing air traffic, and ensure that the airport remains prepared to serve both civilian and military operations well into the future.\u201d\n\nIn 2021, Senator Collins was one of 10 senators who negotiated the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that provided $15 billion for FAA airport improvement grant programs to support renovations, new construction, and upgrades at airports nationwide. Since joining the Appropriations Committee in 2009, Senator Collins has helped to secure more than $1 billion in competitive transportation grants for the State of Maine.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://moylan.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-signs-fy2026-ndaa-law-delivering-major-guam-wins-secured-congressman", "PRESIDENT SIGNS FY2026 NDAA INTO LAW, DELIVERING MAJOR GUAM WINS SECURED BY CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN", "2025-12-21", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "GU", "James C. Moylan", "M001219", "moylan.house.gov", "moylan", "https://moylan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Hag\u00e5t\u00f1a, Guam) \u2014 President Trump has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, enacting legislation that includes multiple Guam-specific provisions championed by Congressman James Moylan through his work on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The enacted law delivers high-impact measures that strengthen Guam\u2019s safety, support its civilian workforce, improve local infrastructure, and increase transparency around federal decisions affecting the island\u2014priorities Congressman Moylan advanced throughout months of committee negotiations.\n\nThroughout the NDAA process, Congressman Moylan worked closely with his colleagues on the HASC to ensure Guam\u2019s priorities were preserved in both statutory text and the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES), which guides how the Department of War implements the law.\n\n\u201cThese provisions reflect months of committee work and sustained collaboration with colleagues who understand Guam\u2019s strategic role and the real impacts federal defense decisions have on our community,\u201d said Congressman Moylan.\n\nKey Provisions Secured by Congressman Moylan in the FY2026 NDAA\n\nExpanded Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) for DoD Civilians in Guam\n\nSec. 1102 expands living quarters allowance authority for Department of War civilian employees with a permanent duty station in Guam, allowing coverage for rent and utilities. (FY26 NDAA p. 896)\n\nRetention Bonus Authority for Guam\u2019s Civilian Workforce\n\nSec. 1109 authorizes retention bonuses of up to 50 percent of basic pay for Department of War civilian employees in Guam, strengthening workforce stability and retention. (FY26 NDAA p. 90)\n\nGuam Missile Defense Transparency and Posture Protection\n\nSec. 1655 requires an unclassified summary of the independent assessment of Guam\u2019s missile defense architecture, including the Lincoln Laboratory assessment, and limits the removal of key missile defense capabilities from Guam without prior congressional notification. (FY26 NDAA p. 1220; JES p. 352)\n\nNuclear Power Safeguards and Advance Notification Requirements\n\nSec. 323 requires advance notification to Congress and the Governor of Guam before any proposal involving a permanent nuclear reactor in Guam, ensuring transparency and local consultation. (FY26 NDAA p. 217; JES p. 45)\n\nMILCON Flexibility for Joint Projects with Guam Power Authority\n\nSec. 2874 expands authority allowing the Department of War to undertake joint infrastructure projects with public utilities, including the Guam Power Authority, improving coordination and resilience for critical infrastructure. (FY26 NDAA p. 1545)\n\nDirect Funding Authority for the Guam Cultural Repository\n\nSec. 2882 expands exceptions allowing the Department of War to directly fund certain public infrastructure projects, including the Guam Cultural Repository, beginning in fiscal year 2026. (FY26 NDAA p. 1546)\n\nShip Repair Capacity and Maritime Workforce Development\n\nWhile not a standalone statutory section, the Joint Explanatory Statement directs the Secretary of the Navy to submit a report on ship repair capabilities in Guam, including drydock feasibility, opportunities to expand Navy maintenance activity, workforce capacity, and technical assistance for Guam businesses. (JES pp. 235\u2013236)\n\nCivil\u2013Military Coordination and Community Impact Oversight\n\nThe Joint Explanatory Statement requires Joint Region Marianas, working with the Governor of Guam, to brief the congressional defense committees by June 1, 2026, on civilian-military projects that advance military readiness while addressing community infrastructure, quality of life, and public interest considerations. (JES p. 244)\n\nAdditional Guam-Related Implementation Directives\n\nOther Guam-focused directives advanced through committee and explanatory language address design-build contracting in Guam, per diem rate review, and housing market analysis to inform future decisions affecting the island. (JES pp. 255\u2013256; committee report language)\n\nIn total, the FY2026 NDAA is projected to generate approximately $1.2 billion in direct investments for Guam, reinforcing the island\u2019s strategic importance while delivering tangible benefits to the local community.\n\n\u201cA strong national defense depends on strong, supported communities, and Guam is central to that mission,\u201d Congressman Moylan said. \u201cI have a responsibility to ensure Guam sees real returns for its critical role in national defense, and this NDAA delivers exactly that. It protects our interests, strengthens our workforce, and demands transparency. That is what I set out to secure on the House Armed Services Committee, and those outcomes are now law. I will continue elevating the voices of our people and ensuring their concerns are reflected in federal defense decisions.\u201d For more information, please contact the Office of Congressman James Moylan at (671) 922-6673.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-congratulates-admiral-kevin-lunday-confirmed-us-coast-guard", "Amata Congratulates Admiral Kevin Lunday, Confirmed as US Coast Guard Commandant", "2025-12-21", "2025", "2025-12", "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 congratulating Admiral Kevin Lunday, who has served throughout 2025 as Acting Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. The U.S. Senate has confirmed him as Commandant by unanimous consent.\n\n\u201cThe Coast Guard is important to the security of the Pacific, and a vital part of preserving U.S. interests in the region, including American Samoa. Congratulations to Admiral Kevin Lunday, who will continue to lead the Coast Guard, now officially as Commandant, and I have great respect for his 39 years of experience and service, including his valuable time of responsibility over the IndoPacific region. When he was Commander of the 14th District, I appreciate his willingness to ensure I had briefings on their Pacific efforts when I visited Coast Guard Oceania District headquarters in Honolulu.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. totals 95,000 miles of coastline for the Coast Guard to secure, as coastlines are irregular bays and inlets. That area typically extends 200 miles from shore, plus responsibilities in the immense total U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 4.5 million square miles in all.\n\nThis week, the Senate passed multi-year reauthorization of the United States Coast Guard as part of the 3,000-page, $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sending this major legislation to President Trump to be signed into law, including its 3.8 percent pay raise for the military. Last week, the House had completed final passage of the same bipartisan bill, following conference negotiations.\n\nThe Coast Guard legislation includes congressional directions to conduct a homeport analysis, build the cutter fleet, and bolster USCG presence in the Pacific.\n\nCongresswoman Amata has highlighted the homeports assessment, in the service\u2019s examination of where to port cutters and invest. She has amplified her message that American Samoa\u2019s exceptional harbor is a natural fit with Coast Guard efforts, and if declared a homeport, would be an important signal of U.S. commitment to the South Pacific.\n\nThe Coast Guard is tasked with safeguarding the nation\u2019s coasts and maritime commerce, catching illegal drug trafficking, and reducing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing on the high seas.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 12074, "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, 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