{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"IN\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-cops-grant-award-hanover", "Mrvan Announces COPS Grant Award for Hanover", "2021-12-28", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant award for Hanover Community School Corporation under the School Violence Prevention Program.\n\nHanover Community School Corporation will receive a grant award totaling $350,150. According to the Department of Justice, these grants aim to support school violence prevention efforts, provide training to school personnel and students, and implement evidence-based threat assessments.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cI congratulate all the leaders and officials at the Hanover Community School Corporation for their success in utilizing this critical federal resource to improve the safety of students, educators, aides, and administrators in their schools. I was pleased to be able to submit a letter of support for this application, and look forward to continuing to work to support all Northwest Indiana entities in their efforts to improve the safety and enhancement of our region. \u201d\n\nFor additional information on the COPS School Violence Prevention Program, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-introduces-national-critical-capabilities-defense-act", "Spartz Introduces the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act", "2021-12-21", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 United States Representatives Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today introduced the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (NCCDA) to establish a review process that would protect the United States supply chain from foreign adversaries like China and Russia. This legislation would create a whole-of-government screening process for outbound investments and the offshoring of critical capacities and supply chains to ensure that the United States can quickly detect supply chain vulnerabilities.\n\n\u201cThe recent pandemic highlighted significant weaknesses in supply chain resiliency, geographic imbalances, and material dependencies on the manufacturing output of our adversaries\u2014like China\u2014posing serious national security risks,\u201d said Representative Spartz. \u201cThis bipartisan, bicameral legislation will improve transparency to mitigate strategic risks and increase domestic manufacturing capabilities for critical products and materials.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortages exposed that critical U.S. supply chains were not up to the task in robustly responding to the America\u2019s needs. We have to learn from our mistakes and cannot allow outbound investments from the United States to take critical supply chains overseas and into the hands of our adversaries such as China or Russia,\u201d said Representative DeLauro. \u201cCompanies at a minimum should be required to report on their proposed offshoring of supply chains so the United States can better protect critical manufacturing capacity here at home to protect American workers and our national, economic and health security. I am hopeful that this legislation can spur action related to U.S. supply chain security. I thank my colleagues in the House, Representatives Pascrell, Fitzpatrick, and Spartz, and in the Senate, Senators Casey and Cornyn, for leading this critical effort. Now is the time to act.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe unfolding global supply chain crisis is evidence that America can no longer afford to rely on foreign adversaries like China and Russia for our essential goods and supplies,\u201d said Representative Fitzpatrick. \u201cThe NCCDA is an immediate, bipartisan response to the supply chain bottleneck that is plaguing our country and will increase transparency surrounding the offshoring of critical industries and manufacturing. We must act now to ensure the US has a resilient and secure supply chain that will bolster American innovation, job creation, and national security.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe frayed American supply chain and our continued bleeding of industrial capacity offshore represent a dangerous national security threat to the United States,\u201d said Representative Pascrell. \u201cThis watershed, bipartisan, bicameral legislation will take a major step to provide needed transparency and tools to prevent supply chains and critical industries from being offshored to our adversaries. The Chinese Communist Party climbed America\u2019s back to economic power and is now using that power to commit genocide, crush democratic norms, empower dictators, undermine workers, rig the world economy, and threaten America\u2019s allies. Putin\u2019s Russian Federation has also leached off America\u2019s economic might to sow discord in the world. It is time to enhance supply chain visibility so our companies and average worker investments are not being hoodwinked into empowering trade that undermines American competitiveness. Our proposal would be an important element for innovation and competition legislation being advanced in the House.\u201d\n\nUnited States Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) also introduced this bipartisan legislation in the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-convenes-workforce-solutions-roundtable-madison-county", "Spartz Convenes Workforce Solutions Roundtable in Madison County", "2021-12-20", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ANDERSON, Ind. -- Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz hosted a workforce solutions roundtable in partnership with Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the Anderson Impact Center.\n\nSpeakers from Ascend Indiana, Gaylor Electric, the Hinds Career Center, and the StartEd Up Foundation were joined by business and community leaders discussing best practices and challenges in the local labor markets. Among the topics discussed were adult learning, wraparound services, inefficiencies of government funding, testing mandates, modern apprenticeships, financial literacy, public-private partnerships, and innovative education solutions.\n\n\u201cWe have some strategic workforce readiness and supply chain issues, which are slowing the recovery of our economy,\u201d said Congresswoman Spartz. \u201cAll the best ideas are coming from the grassroots, not from Washington, D.C., and I am always eager to hear from the innovators and leaders on the ground to be their partner in implementing and scaling up these initiatives.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-wraps-2021-20-person-town-halls", "Congresswoman Spartz Wraps up 2021 with 20 in-person Town Halls.", "2021-12-19", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ANDERSON, Ind. \u2013 This Saturday, Congresswoman Spartz held three in-person town halls in Alexandria, Fairmount, and Hartford City. This brings her total for the year to 20 public town hall meetings.\n\nKey topics discussed were spending, lack of budgeting process in Washington DC, inflation, the national debt, illegal robocalls, election laws, and dependencies on China.\n\n\u201cTown hall meetings are not always easy but carry out an important aspect of representative democracy and political discourse,\u201d said Spartz. \u201cThese in-person meetings allow me to update my constituents on my work, answer unfiltered questions, but most importantly hear directly from them.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Spartz hosted town hall meetings in Alexandria, Anderson, Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fairmount, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Hartford City, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Marion, Noblesville, Pendleton, Sheridan, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville this year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-01-airport-funds-bipartisan-infrastructure-law", "Mrvan Announces IN-01 Airport Funds from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law", "2021-12-17", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced new federal funding available for Northwest Indiana airports under the recent bipartisan infrastructure law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nAccording to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Gary/Chicago International Airport is expected to receive $763,000, the Porter County Airport is expected to receive $295,000, and the Michigan City Municipal Airport is expected to receive $159,000. This funding will aim to increase airport safety, equity, and sustainability, and can be used for investments in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections, and roadway projects.\n\n\u201cI was proud to support the bipartisan infrastructure law and am pleased to see these immediate and tangible results for airports in Indiana\u2019s First Congressional District. It is notable that these investments will build upon the great strides already being made at our airports, including the recent U.S. Customs facility and the extension of the runway at the Gary/Chicago International Airport. I look forward to continuing to work with the City of Gary and all of our regional airport officials to harness the impact of these new investments and further grow our regional economy with new business opportunities and good-paying jobs.\u201d\n\nFor additional information from the FAA, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-sherman-and-barr-introduce-bill-accelerate-holding-foreign-companies", "Spartz, Sherman, and Barr Introduce Bill to Accelerate Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act", "2021-12-15", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN), along with Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), who Chairs the Subcommittee on Investor Protection and Capital Markets, and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act \u2013 legislation that would increase accountability for the auditors of U.S.-listed foreign companies currently not subject to oversight by U.S. regulators.\n\nIn 2020, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Kennedy-Sherman Act (Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act) which prohibits the shares of foreign companies from continuing to be listed on U.S. exchanges if a company\u2019s auditor is not overseen by the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board\u2019s (PCAOB) for three years in a row. For over a decade, Chinese authorities have effectively blocked the PCAOB from conducting effective oversight of audit firms based in China and Hong Kong. However, these audit firms currently serve as the primary auditor for 191 companies publicly traded in the U.S. with a combined global market capitalization of $1.9 trillion.[1]\n\nThe Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act would put additional pressure on China by requiring foreign auditors to allow PCAOB inspections or risk publicly traded companies being de-listed from U.S. exchanges if inspections do not happen after two consecutive years rather than three. This legislation represents a House companion to S.2184, a bill introduced by Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) which was passed by the Senate on June 22, 2021. Sherman also held a hearing in his subcommittee on this bill on October 26, 2021.\n\n\u201cAs someone who spent over a decade in public accounting and auditing, I understand and value the importance of investor protection and proper quality control of audits,\" said Rep. Spartz. \"It\u2019s our responsibility to protect the public and I am happy to co-lead a bipartisan, bicameral initiative to start leveling the playing field and increase accountability for Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act may be the most significant piece of investor protection legislation passed in several years,\u201d said Congressman Sherman, Chair of the Investor Protection and Capital Markets subcommittee. \u201cIt is designed to assure Financial Statement integrity of 191 U.S.-listed companies with over $1.9 trillion in market capitalization. The purpose is not to de-list any company, but to persuade China to allow the audit oversight that U.S. investors need, and the U.S. investors get when investing in all U.S. companies as well as companies in over 50 foreign jurisdictions.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis bill builds off of the bipartisan Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act to protect investors, ensure the integrity of financial statements and create a level playing field for issuers on U.S. exchanges,\u201d said Congressman Barr, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy. \u201cI am pleased to join Reps. Sherman and Spartz in this effort to hold China accountable.\u201d\n\nSources:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-statement-readi-grant-northwest-indiana", "Mrvan Statement on READI Grant for Northwest Indiana", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in response to Governor Holcomb\u2019s announcement of a $50 million grant for Northwest Indiana, led by the Northwest Indiana Forum, for a Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant under the American Rescue Plan.\n\n\u201cThis is outstanding news for Northwest Indiana! I was proud to support the American Rescue Plan and am pleased to see this tangible result. Thank you to Governor Holcomb, the Northwest Indiana Forum, and all stakeholders for their thoughtful plans and dedicated efforts to grow our regional economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartz-host-town-halls-blackford-grant-and-madison-counties-saturday", "Rep. Spartz to Host Town Halls in Blackford, Grant and Madison Counties on Saturday, December 18", "2021-12-09", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) continues to host town halls across Indiana\u2019s fifth congressional district with the next three taking place in Alexandria, Fairmount, and Hartford City on Saturday, December 18.\n\n9:00 AM\n\nEmery Lee Facility, Beulah Park\n\n400 East 4th Street, Alexandria\n\n11:00 AM\n\nFairmount Public Library\n\n217 South Main Street, Fairmount\n\n1:00 PM\n\nBlackford County Courthouse\n\n110 West Washington Street, Hartford City\n\nRep. Spartz has already hosted town halls in Anderson, Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Marion, Noblesville, Pendleton, Sheridan, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartzs-patents-humanity-act-passes-judiciary-committee-heads-house-floor", "Rep. Spartz\u2019s Patents for Humanity Act Passes Judiciary Committee, Heads to House Floor", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 H.R. 5796, the Patents for Humanity Act, led by U.S. Representatives Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee today. The Patents for Humanity Act will codify into law an expedited process to obtain patents for innovators who use game-changing technology to meet humanitarian challenges.\n\n\"This pandemic highlighted the importance of speed and agility in developing innovative solutions to benefit our society,\" said Rep. Spartz. \"I appreciate Rep. Jeffries\u2019 leadership and bipartisan collaboration.\"\n\n\u201cThe framers of our constitution and the founders of our great country understood that society would benefit if we incentivize creativity and innovation. That\u2019s why Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution gives Congress the power to create a robust intellectual property system to promote the progress of science and useful arts. The Patents for Humanity Act builds on this principle in practice by helping creators fast-track innovations that better our global community through the patent process,\u201d said Rep. Jeffries. \u201cI thank Rep. Spartz for her leadership and partnership on this important legislation.\u201d\n\nH.R. 5796 will now head to the Floor for consideration by the full House of Representatives.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-introduces-impact-act", "Congresswoman Spartz Introduces IMPACT Act", "2021-11-24", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Last week, U.S. Representatives Victoria Spartz (IN-05), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Improving Access to Care and Treatment (IMPACT) Act. The legislation would simply increase the amount of time a physician may hold long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine if ordered through a specialty pharmacy from 14 days to 60 days.\n\nUnder current law, a healthcare provider who orders LAI buprenorphine \u2013 a form of medication for opioid use disorder \u2013 from a specialty pharmacy may only hold the drug in their facility for 14 days. However, due to the logistical hurdles associated with specialty pharmacy delivery, the 14-day time limit is a barrier to healthcare providers utilizing LAI buprenorphine. This legislation makes a commonsense change to the law that was envisioned in the SUPPORT Act by allowing health care providers to hold the drug in their facility for up to 60 days. Thus, the bill helps to facilitate continuity of care and treatment of people with Opioid Use Disorder.\n\nThis bill ensures health care providers have a larger window to use the medications they are prescribing, and in turn it reduces an unnecessary barrier to this innovative treatment method. Given the magnitude of the opioid epidemic, we need to do everything we can to increase access to all treatments.\n\n\u201cThe opioid epidemic has reached historic levels and is a national crisis affecting social and economic welfare of our country and our people,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cThe IMPACT Act is important commonsense legislation which will bring much-needed treatments to more Americans and save lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur substance use epidemic continues to grow and get worse \u2013 we need innovative treatment methods to better combat substance use disorder,\u201d said Rep. Dean. \u201cThe IMPACT Act will reduce barriers to treatment, ensuring healthcare providers have the full access to proven medications, in turn helping patients get access to a potentially life-saving treatment.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-hosts-next-round-town-halls-hamilton-and-marion-county", "Congresswoman Spartz Hosts Next Round of Town Halls in Hamilton and Marion County", "2021-11-21", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. \u2013 U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) held town hall-style listening sessions in Lawrence and Sheridan this weekend. The federal vaccine mandate, health care, education, federal spending bills, border security, election integrity, and Big Tech issues, were among some of the topics discussed.\n\n\"These town halls are very important for me to hear directly from my constituents and provide DC updates directly to them,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \"Honest and open exchange of views and ideas in a respectful way is very important to any healthy democracy.\u201d\n\nRep. Spartz has now hosted 17 in-person town halls in Anderson, Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Marion, Noblesville, Pendleton, Sheridan, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/carson-applauds-house-passage-build-back-better-act", "Carson Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN) applauded the House of Representatives' passage of the Build Back Better Act, a major domestic spending bill at the cornerstone of President Biden's and congressional Democrats' agenda. The legislation makes bold investments in child care, paid leave, housing, education, and essential help for working families.\n\n\"Today, the House of Representatives took a bold step towards greater opportunity, progress, and prosperity,\" said Congressman Carson. \"The Build Back Better Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in Hoosiers, and all Americans. This bill addresses many of the urgent needs of Americans, and helps make our country better prepared to lead the world well into the 21st Century. America is known for achieving big things, and the Build Back Better Act is another great example of the American people's ability to bring about transformative change. I urge my Senate colleagues to pass this legislation so the President can sign it into law as soon as possible.\"\n\nHere are highlights of what The Build Back Better Act achieves:\n\nLowers Health Care Costs: negotiating lower drug costs for seniors; halting pharmaceutical companies' outrageous price hikes above inflation; and expanding the Affordable Care Act to make coverage more affordable for those who buy their own insurance.\n\nLowers Child Care & Family Care Costs: expanding the basic promise of free schooling in America for the first time in 100 years with universal pre-school for all 3- and 4-year olds; slashing families' child care costs; extending the landmark Biden Child Tax Credit; and expanding access to affordable home care for older adults and those with disabilities.\n\nThe Largest Investment to Combat Climate Crisis in History: cutting pollution, reducing energy costs, creating good paying jobs with a transformational investment to ensure America leads the clean energy economy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-cops-hiring-grant-awards-local-police-departments", "Mrvan Announces COPS Hiring Grant Awards for Local Police Departments", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced two Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring grant awards for Northwest Indiana police departments.\n\nSpecifically, the City of Crown Point and the Town of Cedar Lake will each receive $125,000 under the COPS Hiring program. According to the Department of Justice, the COPS Hiring program provides funding directly to local law enforcement agencies for the hiring and rehiring of entry-level career law enforcement officers to increase policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.\n\nCongressman Frank J. Mrvan stated, \u201cI congratulate the City of Crown Point and the Town of Cedar Lake for their initiative to successfully utilize these federal funds to increase their police force. All of our law enforcement officers and first responders are essential to the safety and health of our communities, and I am grateful that this federal program will allow our Northwest Indiana police departments to further improve their invaluable services.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re always finding ways to invest in our public safety and expand our personnel. As a growing city, we\u2019re excited to receive this grant to help that along,\u201d Crown Point Mayor David Uran said. \u201cOn behalf of the City of Crown Point, I\u2019d like to thank the Department of Justice and Congressman Frank J. Mrvan and his office for assisting us in the application process.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful the Department of Justice approved our grant application. The $125,000 in funds will help our agency and City hire an additional police officer, bringing our police force to 50 officers \u2014 the most in city history,\u201d Crown Point Police Chief Pete Land said. \u201cCongressman Frank J. Mrvan was generous in his offer to include a letter of support and endorsement to our application; I thank him for his support.\u201d\n\nCedar Lake Police Chief William Fisher stated, \u201cThe Cedar Lake Police Department is very appreciative that we were chosen for this grant and the opportunity to increase the number of officers in our department. I want to thank Officer Doug Machalk for the work he did on the grant and the amazing support of the Cedar Lake Board of Safety, the Cedar Lake Town Council, Clerk Treasurer, and with our ever growing community, we are grateful to have support from Congressman Mrvan, whom has been a big supporter for law enforcement.\u201d\n\nFor additional information on the COPS Hiring program, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-statement-house-passage-budget-reconciliation-legislation", "Mrvan Statement on House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Legislation", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in response to House passage of budget reconciliation legislation.\n\n\u201cI am proud today to support the House version of budget reconciliation legislation, which builds upon the American Rescue Plan and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve equity in our tax code and provide much needed relief to workers and families.\n\n\u201cIt is notable that this legislation extends the expanded Child Tax Credit for one year and includes hearing as a Medicare benefit. It also includes $20 billion to strengthen the ability of individuals to obtain a higher education, including increasing the maximum Pell grant award by $550. To improve access to health care, this measure also increases federal resources for older Americans to receive care in their homes, strengthens the home health care workforce, and lowers prescription costs by allowing the negotiation of certain drugs under Medicare. The legislation also importantly includes $3 billion in capital access investments for small businesses and entrepreneurs.\n\n\u201cFurther, I am pleased that this legislation includes specific pay-for provisions, which will ensure that corporations and wealthy individuals pay their fair share. These provisions demonstrate the knowledge that workers and working families are the key to creating wealth and prosperity for all individuals.\n\n\u201cI look forward to the Senate considering this impactful and necessary legislation as soon as possible so that we can continue the momentum to grow our economy, create more economic and educational opportunities, and improve the health of everyone in our communities.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-introduces-cra-resolution-nullify-federal-covid-vaccine", "Congresswoman Spartz Introduces CRA Resolution to Nullify Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate", "2021-11-17", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Spartz, along with Rep. Fred Keller, Republican Leader of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify the Department of Labor's \u2018\u2018COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.\"\n\nThis standard would mandate that companies employing over 100 people must require their employees be fully vaccinated or show a negative test at least once a week.\n\n\"This burdensome and unconstitutional federal regulation would infringe on the rights of private employers and employees. It also reaches far beyond the scope of the Administration's authority and should be nullified by Congress,\" said Rep. Spartz.\n\nText of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution:\n\n\"Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to \u2018\u2018COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard\u201d and such rule shall have no force or effect.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carson-and-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-designate", "Congressman Carson and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and Support Prevention Efforts", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), Anna Eshoo (CA- 18), David McKinley (WV-1) and Lisa McClain (MI-10) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H. Res. 790) to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and to support the designation of this November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This effort comes as the world continues to mourn the deaths of several iconic Americans from this very aggressive cancer, including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Alcee Hastings, and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Lawmakers hope that this effort will raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, result in greater support for research funding from Congress, and ultimately help save lives.\n\nAccurately described as a silent killer, pancreatic cancer still does not have an early detection test. As a result, by year's end, pancreatic cancer will have killed an estimated 48,220 Americans and is the third largest cause of cancer-related death in our county. In addition, an estimated 60,430 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year.\n\nThis resolution helps to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer by accomplishing three things:\n\nSupports the designation of \"Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month\"\n\nRecognizes the critical importance of increasing funding for pancreatic cancer research at the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find early detection tests and effective treatments to combat this disease and reduce the disproportionate impact on communities of color.\n\nSupports the efforts of the many advocacy organizations to educate our communities about pancreatic cancer and the need for more research funding, early detection initiatives, diagnostic tests, and effective treatments.\n\n\"I am honored to partner with my colleagues, Reps. Eshoo, McKinley, and McClain, to help support this November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month,\" said Congressman Carson. \"Our resolution helps strengthen the legacy of those we have lost, support people currently battling the disease, and spread awareness to prevent future loss of life. The resolution also helps highlight pancreatic cancer's disproportionality deadly impact on communities of color. The incidence rate for pancreatic cancer among Black Americans is 20% higher than that of any other racial demographic, and the pancreatic cancer death rate is 17% higher for Black men than for white men. Greater research and awareness will go a long way in reducing this disparity and saving countless lives. I urge all my colleagues to support our resolution.\"\n\n\"I'm proud to join Reps. Carson, McKinley, and McClain in introducing this resolution to recognize November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month,\" said Rep. Eshoo. \"Too many Americans have perished from pancreatic cancer, which is a death sentence with too few treatment options. This resolution is an important step in the fight to find a cure for this terrible disease.\"\n\n\"Enhancing awareness for Pancreatic Cancer continues to be an important priority as this disease is devastating to individuals and their families,\" said Rep. McKinley. \"This Resolution designates November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which will increase support for innovative pancreatic cancer research, treatment and efforts to revolutionize early detection initiatives, all of which are essential to combatting this deadly disease.\"\n\nRepresentative Lisa McClain added, \"Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, and due to limited detection tools, a majority of the patients are diagnosed at a late stage, for which the survival rate falls to 3%. I'm proud to join my colleagues in this bipartisan resolution to bring continued awareness to this horrific disease and fight to find further treatments and save lives.\"\n\n\"As the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., pancreatic cancer is a tough disease that often has vague symptoms and is diagnosed too late when tumors are inoperable. Raising awareness of the disease and the urgent need for research funding for early detection and better treatment options has never been more important,\" said Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). \"We are very grateful to Representatives Carson, Eshoo, McKinley and McClain for designating November 2021 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and helping us take steps to change patient outcomes for this disease.\"\n\nEarlier this year, Reps. Carson, Eshoo, and McKinley introduced an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021 that would increase funding from $15 million to $20 million for pancreatic cancer research at the Department of Defense. The House has passed this amendment, and it's awaiting passage by the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-approves-mrvans-va-electronic-health-record-transparency-act", "House Approves Mrvan\u2019s VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, Chairman of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, that aims to improve the management of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) project.\n\nIn the past year, the VA Office of the Inspector General has found that VA is not conducting reliable and complete cost estimates for infrastructure upgrades and costs under the EHRM program.\n\nTo improve accountability and transparency of this program, Rep. Mrvan introduced H.R. 4951, the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021. This legislation will require VA to provide Congress with quarterly reports that assess the full costs, performance metrics, and outcomes.\n\nRep. Mrvan stated, \u201cI thank Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Bost for their leadership and support of this legislation, as well as the cosponsors and support from other Members who have made this legislation truly a bipartisan initiative. Our veterans deserve the best care and services available, and the American taxpayer deserves to know that Congress is providing careful oversight of the EHRM program and its costs. I encourage my Senate colleagues to pass this legislation as soon as possible, so we can provide VA with the appropriate direction to improve this program and ensure all veterans can access their earned care and benefits.\u201d\n\nThe House approved Rep. Mrvan\u2019s legislation by a voice vote. The legislation is now referred to the Senate for consideration.\n\nTo watch Congressman Mrvan\u2019s floor remarks during the consideration of this legislation, click here, and for additional information on this legislation, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-marquette-greenway-grant-award", "Mrvan Announces Marquette Greenway Grant Award", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded a grant to complete the Marquette Greenway.\n\nSpecifically, the $17,799,282 grant is awarded to the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, and will be used to complete the remaining 20 miles of the Marquette Greenway, which is a planned 60-mile bicycle/pedestrian path around Lake Michigan in Indiana that connects Calumet Park in Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, Michigan. This funding will be used in 14 separate construction projects involving three states, five countries, and nine municipal entities, including Gary, Ogden Dunes, Portage, Burns Harbor, and Michigan City.\n\nCongressman Frank J. Mrvan stated, \u201cCongratulations to Ty Warner, everyone at NIRPC, and all of our regional entities who have put in the years of collaborative work to see this vision through to fruition. We all stand on the shoulders of our predecessors, and I am grateful for all of the advocacy and work that generated this award and the countless prior steps that have been taken to enhance the enjoyment of the magnificent landscape and environmental wonders of our region. I look forward to the final completion of this trail, which will undoubtedly continue to attract new people and businesses to our regional economy and improve the livelihood of all residents.\u201d\n\nNIRPC Executive Director Ty Warner stated, \u201cThe Marquette Greenway is an absolutely transformative project for Northwest Indiana, and we couldn\u2019t be happier than to have the help of our partners at the U.S. Department of Transportation to complete this 60-mile trail along one of the most unique natural resources in the country. We are incredibly thankful for Congressman Mrvan\u2019s support of this vision, which is not just about active, outdoor transportation, but also represents a huge investment in improving the region\u2019s quality of place.\u201d\n\nFor additional information from NIRPC, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartz-host-listening-sessions-lawrence-and-sheridan-nov-20", "Rep. Spartz to Host Listening Sessions in Lawrence and Sheridan on Nov. 20", "2021-11-12", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) continues to host listening sessions across Indiana\u2019s fifth congressional district with the next two taking place in Lawrence and Sheridan on Saturday, November 20.\n\nLawrence Government Center\n\nGeorge Keller Public Assembly Room\n\n9001 East 59th Street\n\n10:00 AM\n\nSheridan Community Center\n\n300 East 6th Street\n\n1:00 PM\n\nRep. Spartz has already hosted listening sessions in Anderson, Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Indianapolis, Marion, Noblesville, Pendleton, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartz-democrats-socialist-spending-and-bad-energy-policies-are-hurting", "Rep. Spartz: Democrats' Socialist Spending and Bad Energy Policies are Hurting the American People", "2021-11-07", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This morning, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) joined Fox and Friends to discuss the Democrats' socialist spending bill proposed in the House, and bad energy policies benefiting our adversaries and hurting the American people.\n\nWatch the full interview below:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-seeks-purple-heart-award-fallen-servicemen-jolly-51-crash", "Spartz Seeks Purple Heart Award for Fallen Servicemen of Jolly 51 Crash", "2021-11-07", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and six of her fellow Members of Congress petitioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to award the Purple Heart to the seven fallen heroes in the \u201cJolly 51\u201d helicopter crash in Iraq on March 15, 2018, including Major Christopher Zanetis of Carmel, Indiana.\n\n\u201cHonoring our fallen soldiers is the duty of a grateful nation,\u201d said Rep. Spartz \u201cWe can never forget our fellow Americans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carson-votes-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-applauds-final-passage", "Congressman Carson Votes for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Applauds Final Passage", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Carson applauded the House's passage of two bills: a rule to advance consideration of the House's Build Back Better Act, as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Both pieces of legislation are cornerstones of President Biden's and congressional Democrats' domestic agenda to improve America's infrastructure and make historic investments in its people.\n\n\"Today is a good day for Indiana and for our entire country,\" said Congressman Carson. \"The House's advancement of these two pieces of legislation brings us much closer to enacting the bold reforms needed to keep America strong and prosperous well into the 21st Century. These pieces of legislation are the result of months of negotiations and conversations with a variety of stakeholders. Let's be clear; neither of these bills are perfect. There's still much more we need to get done to grow our economy, create opportunity for all, reduce inequality, fight the climate crisis, and much more. However, these two pieces of legislation help us make major progress on all of those goals. I am confident the Build Back Better agenda will become law, and when it does, so many lives will change for the better.\"\n\nHere are highlights of what The Build Back Better Act achieves:\n\nLowers Health Care Costs: negotiating lower drug costs forseniors; halting the pharmaceutical companies' outrageous price hikes above inflation; and expanding the Affordable Care Act to make coverage more affordable for those who buy insurance on their own.\n\nLowers Child Care & Family Care Costs: expanding the basic promise of free schooling in America for the first time in 100 years with universal pre-school for all 3- and 4-year olds; slashing families' child care costs; extending the landmark Biden Child Tax Credit; and expanding access to affordable home care for older adults and those with disabilities.\n\nThe Largest Investment to Combat Climate Crisis in History: cutting pollution, reducing energy costs, creating good paying jobs with a transformational investment to ensure America leads the clean energy economy.\n\nThe Build Back Better Act lowers costs and fights inflation because it is fully paid for by making big corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share. No one making under $400,000 will pay a penny more in taxes.\n\nHere are the highlights of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:\n\nRepairs Roads and Bridges \u2013 with the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system itself.\n\nInvests in Public Transit & Rail \u2013 with the largest investment in public transit and passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak.\n\nExpands Broadband \u2013 ensuring every American has access to reliable high-speed internet, all the more critical after COVID.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-co-sponsors-illegal-immigrant-payoff-prohibition-act", "Spartz Co-Sponsors Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) joined Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Cal.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, as a co-sponsor of the Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act in response to the proposed $450,000 per person payments to illegal immigrants.\n\nThe legislation will prevent the Attorney General from making settlement payments to individuals and families who entered the United States illegally.\n\n\"The reported settlement of $450,000 per person to illegal immigrants is outrageous and an overreach by the executive branch,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cCongress must reassert itself and take its powers back. The Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act does just that.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=206", "Congressman Baird Votes No on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) released the following statement in response to the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:\n\n\u201cThe American people deserve a targeted plan to improve our nation\u2019s infrastructure, but unfortunately the bill passed today by House Democrats is little more than a Trojan horse for their partisan wish list of wasteful spending,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cDespite claims from Speaker Pelosi that the Senate infrastructure bill and reconciliation package are not linked, the repeated delays since its Senate passage continue to demonstrate that today\u2019s vote is to pave the way for her real priority \u2013 the multi-trillion dollar socialist spending spree. As hardworking Hoosiers continue to pay more for many essential goods and services, it is simply irresponsible to force them to foot the bill for a wasteful package that, while billed as infrastructure, dedicates less than 10% of its 1.2 trillion dollar price tag to roads and bridges. Constituents across the 4th district have expressed overwhelming opposition to this wasteful spending, and I was proud to vote no on this bill.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed the United States Senate on August 10, 2021. Since then, House Democratic Leadership has excluded both Democrat and Republican Members from infrastructure negotiations and inextricably linked the infrastructure bill to their multi-trillion dollar reconciliation package.\n\nDescribed by Democrats as a means to improve American infrastructure, only a small portion of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will fund projects considered by Americans as \u201cinfrastructure.\u201d The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that $400 billion of the bill\u2019s $1.2 trillion total is unpaid for \u2013 equal to 25% of the total price tag. The CBO also projects that this bill will add $256 billion to the deficit over the next 10 years. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act calls for $625 billion in new spending over 5 years and fails to address the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a lengthy and costly project review process. Without reforms to NEPA, improvements to our roads, bridges, and highways will continue to be delayed by bureaucratic red tape.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-statement-house-passage-bipartisan-infrastructure-legislation", "Mrvan Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in response to House passage of the Senate-approved bipartisan infrastructure legislation.\n\n\u201cThroughout my career, I have known the incredible value of our labor unions and the Northwest Indiana workforce. Our region is also fortunate to have so many economic infrastructure assets, including the South Shore Rail Line, the Gary/Chicago International Airport, the Port of Indiana - Burns Harbor, and our roads, bridges, and waterway system.\n\n\u201cWe have discussed the need to make desperately-needed investments in our infrastructure and broadband technology for too long. Today, we delivered.\n\n\u201cThis is what it looks like when Members of Congress can work together in a bipartisan fashion to solve problems and improve the livelihoods of individuals in communities throughout our nation.\n\n\u201cI look forward after President Biden signs this measure into law to seeing these investments come to fruition and watching our incredible unions, workforce, and small businesses get to work to further grow our economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-searches-answers-and-solutions-house-intelligence-hearing-domestic", "Rep. Carson Searches for Answers and Solutions at   House Intelligence Hearing on Domestic Terrorism", "2021-11-03", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC -- Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), the Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's (HPSCI) Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation Subcommittee, held an open hearing today on countering domesticterrorism.\n\n\"Throughout my career serving in law enforcement, intelligence, and national security, and my years serving in Congress, it has been clear to me that domestic terrorism is a serious and growing threat to the safety of Hoosiers and all Americans,\" said Rep. Carson. \"Our federal government has echoed this same concern. Recently, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that domesticextremism is the greatest threat to America's national security. That's why it's necessary for my committee, House Intelligence, to hold this hearing publicly, so we can share with the public our findings and the advice of experts. I thank my chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff, for placing a greater focus on this critical priority, as well as our witnesses for sharing their expertise. I'll keep working to get answers and find solutions that help keep Americans safe.\"\n\nThe referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-receives-american-patriot-award", "Congresswoman Spartz Receives American PATRIOT Award", "2021-11-03", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) was presented with the American PATRIOT Award by the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC).\n\n\"It is an honor to receive AMAC's American PATRIOT Award,\" said Rep Spartz. \"I look forward to continuing to work with AMAC on issues important to seniors in Indiana\u2019s fifth district, including Medicare, Social Security, rising healthcare and prescription drug costs, rising inflation, out of control federal spending, and border security.\"\n\nAMAC, founded in 2007, is a United States-based membership organization for people age 50 and over. The American PATRIOT award is given annually to a consistent supporter of AMAC's core values of faith, family, and freedom.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-statement-us-eu-steel-agreement", "Mrvan Statement on U.S. - EU Steel Agreement", "2021-11-01", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in response to the agreement between the United States and the European Union on the Section 232 steel tariffs.\n\n\u201cThe American steel industry, including the USW, the Building and Construction Trades, and all of the ancillary-related manufacturing workforce, are essential to our nation\u2019s ability to have a strong economy and a strong national defense.\n\n\u201cI am proud of the incredible investments that the domestic steel industry is making to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiencies. The value of these investments must not be jeopardized, and every action must be taken by the federal government to ensure in our global economy that American workers can compete on a level playing field.\n\n\u201cThere remain serious threats to American steelworkers from the anti-competitive actions of bad actors around the world, including state-owned enterprises in China, who do not adhere to our nation\u2019s labor and environmental standards.\n\n\u201cAs the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, I look forward to continuing to carefully review the implementation of the agreement between the United States and the European Union. I also will continue to work with the leaders and Members of the Congressional Steel Caucus to ensure that U.S. trade laws are fully used to prevent illegally traded products from entering our shores.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-president-biden-lacks-legal-authority-vaccine-mandate", "Spartz: President Biden Lacks Legal Authority for Vaccine Mandate", "2021-10-28", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, the Subcommittee on Civil Rights of the House Education and Labor Committee held a joint hearing on President Biden's vaccine mandate on employers with 100 or more employees. This directive is included in President Biden's \"Pathway out of the Pandemic\" plan and directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to implement the mandate.\n\nCongresswoman Spartz questioned the witnesses about the constitutionality and legality of the federal mandate raising concerns with the ability of the federal government to mandate an individual lose their private-sector job, presidential authority to issue a broad vaccine mandate without action from the legislative branch, and OSHA\u2019s misinterpretation of the statute dealing with \u201ctoxic substances\u201d.\n\n\u201cThe issue of President Biden\u2019s employer vaccine mandate was raised by many of my constituents during my town halls last weekend. We need to remember that this mandate not only raises questions about constitutionality and presidential authority but will also have a direct effect on people\u2019s lives and livelihoods,\u201d Rep. Spartz said. \u201cGenerally, top-down government approaches do not work and backfire.\u201d\n\nYou can watch Congresswoman Spartz's full line of questioning here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-applauds-additional-funding-bean-center", "Rep. Carson Applauds Additional Funding for the Bean Center", "2021-10-27", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, applauded the committee's approval of funding for significant improvements to the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis.\n\nIn a markup today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a resolution for the General Services Administration's (GSA) Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP) that will provide more than $2 million in federal funding to update the Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis. This money will be used to complete critical infrastructure repairs and upgrades to the building's exterior and window systems, replace the building's cooling tower, correct the resulting ongoing water infiltration, and to repair the interior.\n\n\"I am extremely pleased that the Bean Federal Center will be receiving additional funding for important repairs and upgrades,\" Congressman Carson said. \"This extraordinary facility has become a landmark in our community, and the work that goes on within its walls is vital to the people of Indianapolis, and to military families across the country and around the world. These upgrades will help improve and advance those important efforts and ensure this facility remains in good condition for years to come.\"\n\nThe Bean Federal Center is the proud home of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), which pays all Department of Defense military and civilian personnel, retirees and annuitants, as well as major DoD contractors and vendors. DFAS also supports customers outside the DoD in support of electronic government initiatives. Customers include the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Energy, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Health and Human Services. DFAS processes approximately 137 million pay transactions for 6.6 million people and accounts.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-hosts-listening-sessions-madison-county", "Congresswoman Spartz Hosts Listening Sessions in Madison County", "2021-10-24", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ANDERSON, Ind. \u2013 U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) held listening sessions in Pendleton and Anderson this weekend to hear directly from her constituents and provide an update on what is happening in Washington D.C. and the fifth district.\n\nThe crisis at the southern border, the recent AG Garland oversight hearing and his overreach on the school boards issue, warrantless surveillance of the US citizens, warrantless access to private banking information by the IRS, details of the runaway spending package, legal immigration challenges, concerns posed by the hasty Afghanistan evacuation, the vaccine mandate, healthcare, big tech concerns, supply chain issues, and election security were among some of the issues discussed.\n\n\"Direct communications with my constituents, and being accessible and transparent, is extremely important to me,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \"I'll continue hosting these listening sessions throughout the fifth district to answer unscreened questions and solicit valuable feedback.\u201d\n\nRep. Spartz has now hosted 15 in-person listening sessions in Anderson, Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Indianapolis, Marion, Noblesville, Pendleton, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-host-listening-sessions-madison-county-october-23", "Congresswoman Spartz to Host Listening Sessions in Madison County on October 23", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) continues to host listening sessions across Indiana\u2019s fifth congressional district with the next two taking place in Pendleton and Anderson on Saturday, October 23.\n\nPendleton Community Public Library\n\n595 East Water St.\n\n11:00 AM\n\nAnderson Public Library\n\n111 East 12th St.\n\n1:00 PM\n\nRep. Spartz has already hosted listening sessions in Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Indianapolis, Marion, Noblesville, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-under-biden-administration-garlands-fbi-starting-resemble-old-kgb", "Spartz: Under the Biden Administration, Garland's FBI is Starting to Resemble the Old KGB", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland during a Judiciary Committee hearing conducting oversight of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Rep. Spartz voiced her concerns about the politicization of the Department of Justice, the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to secure the southern border, and the reported widespread abuse of the FISA statute.\n\n\"As someone who was born in the Soviet Union, I am very disturbed by the use of the Department of Justice as a political tool and its power as a police state to suppress lawful public discourse,\"\n\nsaid Rep. Spartz. \"The FBI is starting to resemble the old KGB with secret warrantless surveillance, wiretapping, and intimidation of citizens.\"\n\nRep. Spartz went on to question Attorney General Garland about Second Amendment protections, FISA violations, and terror threats due to an open border and the rushed Afghanistan withdrawal. She pressed the Attorney General to reassure the American people that they will be protected from a terrorist attack that may result from the current border crisis and the Afghanistan debacle with no definitive answer.\n\nWatch Rep. Spartz\u2019s Questioning of Attorney General Garland below:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-submits-comment-dhs-doj-proposed-asylum-rule", "Congresswoman Spartz Submits Comment on DHS-DOJ Proposed Asylum Rule", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Spartz and her House colleagues submitted comment on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed rule on asylum. The proposed rule would make it easier for illegal immigrants to be released into the U.S. through categorical parole, disregard mandatory bars for asylum, and remove adversarial proceedings before an immigration judge from the adjudication of asylum applications.\n\nCongress gave the DHS Secretary limited authority to grant parole to aliens on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Contrary to this statutory requirement \u2013 and in violation of the separation of powers \u2013 the DHS-DOJ proposed rule drastically expands the agency\u2019s authority to grant parole, which will undoubtedly result in aliens being paroled into the U.S. based on detention capacity instead of an individualized determination.\n\n\u201cThe disregard of the rule of law and lack of border enforcement by the Biden Administration have led to an all-out crisis on our southern border,\u201d said Congresswoman Spartz. \u201cThis proposed rule will not only make matters worse, but it also violates the separation of powers and willfully misinterprets statute. Any material changes to immigration law should be done only by the legislative branch.\u201d\n\nAs a member of the House Judiciary Committee\u2019s Immigration Subcommittee, Congresswoman Spartz is working with her colleagues to enact meaningful reforms to our immigration system, including the asylum process.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-spartz-trone-introduce-fresh-start-act", "Representatives Spartz, Trone Introduce the Fresh Start Act", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) introduced the Fresh Start Act alongside her colleagues Reps. David Trone (D-MD), Rodney Davis (R-IL), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Cori Bush (D-MO), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA).\n\nRoughly one in three Americans live with records that prevent them from obtaining jobs, housing, and education \u2013 all driving factors in reducing recidivism. Millions of these individuals are eligible to have their records sealed or expunged under state law, but the process for doing so is often complex, arduous, and expensive.\n\nThe Fresh Start Act of 2021 allows states that have record-sealing or expungement laws in place to apply for a Federal grant to help improve their automated record-clearing infrastructure for eligible individuals, giving rehabilitated offenders a second chance to secure stable jobs, housing, and education.\n\n\u201cMillions of Americans have conviction records which could effectively punish them for life absent expungement.\u201d Said Rep. Spartz. \u201cI am proud to co-lead the Fresh Start Act to provide a second chance to the individuals who completed their sentences and improve the efficacy of our criminal justice systems.\u201d\n\nAbout the Fresh Start Act\n\nThe Fresh Start Act authorizes $50 million each year for the next five fiscal years for states to automate their criminal records programs. States can apply for up to $5 million, 10% of which will be for planning and research, with the remaining funds for implementation. The act prohibits states that delay record expungement or sealing due to fines or fees from receiving grant funding. The act requires states to report the number of records that have been sealed or expunged, broken down according to race, ethnicity, and gender.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-letter-epa-discharges", "Mrvan Letter to EPA on Discharges", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released a letter he sent to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the recent discharges into Lake Michigan, via Burns Waterway, from the U.S. Steel facility.\n\nSpecifically, the letter recognized that a \u201cbalance that must be maintained between Northwest Indiana\u2019s industrial economy and its rich biodiversity, including the Lake Michigan ecosystem,\u201d and that it is \u201cimperative that the protection of workers\u2019 health and safety must be as important as protecting our environment.\u201d\n\nThe letter also states, \u201cAs we move forward, simply mitigating environmental violations after the incident is not sustainable and cannot continue to be the norm. More must be done to prevent discharges that are in violation of existing permits into our precious waterways, and I encourage the EPA and IDEM to do your utmost to be vigilant and ensure that the operations and maintenance plans outlined in the consent decree are fully adhered to and implemented.\u201d\n\nThe text of the complete letter and a pdf are below.\n\nI write today to share with you my concerns regarding recent discharges into Lake Michigan, via Burns Waterway, stemming from the U.S. Steel \u2013 Midwest Plant outflow.\n\nWithin the span of two weeks, two separate discharges have necessitated at points the closure of beaches within the Indiana Dunes National Park and local municipalities, the closure of a water intake facility, and investigations by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). More troubling, these discharges happened nearly a month after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana approved a revised consent decree relative to discharge violations that occurred in April 2017.\n\nThe consent decree references the implementation of operation and maintenance plans related to the facility\u2019s wastewater infrastructure, developed by U.S. Steel, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and IDEM did not initially approve, in part, based upon the volume of public comments. The plans ultimately approved by the regulatory agencies, as stated in the consent decree, were updated to include additional operational procedures aimed at avoiding and minimizing spills from the facility\u2019s treatment plants, among other items, and U.S. Steel opted to begin complying voluntarily; however, the consent decree documents numerous violations involving discharges into Burns Waterway between late 2018 through the end of 2019. In August 2019, the government noted that U.S. Steel experienced additional issues with oil sheens appearing in outflows, among other issues. While I appreciate the dedication of the plaintiff agencies and respective staff to develop both monetary and nonmonetary requirements to be imposed as a result of the 2017 incident, what is concerning is the repeated discharge of substances into Burns Waterway, which flows directly into Lake Michigan, that continue today and that require investigation.\n\nAs the federal Member representing Indiana\u2019s First Congressional District, I recognize the balance that must be maintained between Northwest Indiana\u2019s industrial economy and its rich biodiversity, including the Lake Michigan ecosystem. It is also imperative that the protection of workers\u2019 health and safety must be as important as protecting our environment. As we move forward, simply mitigating environmental violations after the incident is not sustainable and cannot continue to be the norm. More must be done to prevent discharges that are in violation of existing permits into our precious waterways, and I encourage the EPA and IDEM to do your utmost to be vigilant and ensure that the operations and maintenance plans outlined in the consent decree are fully adhered to and implemented.\n\nI appreciate your serious attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to further discuss.\n\nDocument\n\nIN01 EPA REGION V.pdf (50.98 KB)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-consider-teachers-act-signed-law", "Spartz: \"Consider Teachers Act\" Signed Into Law", "2021-10-15", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The Consider Teachers Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate by Senators Mike Braun (R-Indiana), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona), and in the House by Congresswomen Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Victoria Spartz (R-Indiana) aimed at fixing an unintended and burdensome provision in the Higher Education Act, was signed into law by President Biden this week.\n\n\u201cI am pleased to see that this legislation, which fixes an inadvertent error and keeps our promise to teachers in rural and underserved communities across America, was signed into law.\" Said Congresswoman Victoria Spartz. \"I want to thank my colleagues and educators in Indiana for their support and hard work in passing this bill.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-accepting-service-academy-applications", "Mrvan Accepting Service Academy Applications", "2021-10-08", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - The office of Congressman Frank J. Mrvan is currently accepting applications from high school and college students interested in attending a U.S. military academy.\n\nSpecifically, high school seniors and college students who are interested in attending one of the service academies below are encouraged to apply. Additionally, high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are encouraged to learn about the opportunities the service academies offer.\n\nUnited States Military Academy at West Point, New York\n\nUnited States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland\n\nUnited States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado\n\nUnited States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York\n\nUnited States Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cMy office is honored to be able to nominate interested students for appointment to the U.S. military academies. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to obtain an incredible education and serve our nation.\u201d\n\nThe deadline to submit an application to Congressman Mrvan\u2019s office is Friday, October 29, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. CST.\n\nFor additional information and to obtain the application material and an FAQ, please contact Tom Kubon, the Service Academy Coordinator in Congressman Mrvan\u2019s Merrillville office, at 219-795-1844, or visit the website here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=201", "Baird, Plaskett Lead Letter to Administration Urging Progress on USDA Regulatory Clarity for Animal Biotechnology", "2021-10-07", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04), the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Research, and Horticulture, along with the Subcommittee\u2019s Chairwoman, Delegate Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL), led their Agriculture Committee colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Secretary, Tom Vilsack and Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner, Janet Woodcock urging timely progress in the reform of regulatory frameworks for animal biotechnology products.\n\nThe bipartisan letter \u2013 signed by 37 members of the House Agriculture Committee, including Chairman David Scott and Ranking Member Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson \u2013 calls on the agencies to continue cooperation and quickly move towards implementing a more efficient, science and risk-based regulatory system that will allow a path to market for these important innovations. The letter expresses support for steps already taken, such as USDA\u2019s publishing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) for animal biotechnology regulations and calls for the agencies to build on these important steps in a timely manner.\n\n\u201cInnovation has been the very backbone of agriculture throughout time. In the last several decades, that innovation has begun to look different as the technology has changed, but the goal remains the same \u2013to create the safest, and most sustainable, abundant, and stable food supply in the world,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cThe unfortunate reality though, is that our regulatory system has not kept up with this technology and has created a near-impossible challenge to get these products to market. USDA needs to take the lead in developing new, risk and science-based, regulatory pathways that encourage agricultural innovation, provide access to valuable new technologies to American livestock producers, and ensures food safety and security for consumers.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-spartz-and-sherman-reconvene-cpa-caucus", "Representatives Spartz and Sherman Reconvene CPA Caucus", "2021-10-05", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Spartz (R-Ind) and Rep. Sherman (D-CA), announced the official reconvening of the CPAs and Accountants Caucus. Originally formed in 2011, the CPAs Caucus focuses its efforts on reforming and revitalizing the American financial system through common-sense fiscal policy and sound budgetary practices.\n\nThe CPAs Caucus serves as an informal, bipartisan group of Members who are CPAs and is dedicated to working on solutions to address China\u2019s non-compliance with American auditing standards, reforms to the PCAOB, the compliance burden of our tax laws, lack of proper budgeting and auditing of the federal government, and recruitment into the accounting profession.\n\n\u201cAs a CPA, auditor and finance professional who spent over a decade working in the private sector, I am appalled by the complete absence of any sound finance or fiscal accountability at the federal level,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cI look forward to co-leading this bi-partisan CPA caucus and working with my colleagues to bring some fiscal responsibility to our federal government.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe CPAs Caucus is one of the few truly bipartisan caucuses in Congress. We have been successful in passing legislation. As CPAs we bring a unique approach to fiscal issues,\u201d said Congressman Sherman. \u201cI also look forward to Caucus examining standards for financial reporting and auditing in the private sector, the process around the auditing of federal government agencies, and tax accounting issues.\u201d\n\nList of CPA Caucus Members:\n\nRep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) - Co-chair\n\nRep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) - Co-chair\n\nRep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)\n\nRep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS)\n\nRep. Tom Rice (R-SC)\n\nRep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-senate-confirmation-us-attorneys-indiana", "Rep. Carson Statement on Senate Confirmation of U.S. Attorneys for Indiana", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson, the Dean of Indiana's congressional delegation, applauded the Senate's vote to fill the two U.S. Attorney positions in Indiana.\n\nZachary Myers has been confirmed to fill the role of U.S. Attorney forthe Southern District of Indiana, which includes Indianapolis, and Clifford Johnson was confirmed as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana. Congressman Carson and his House colleague, Rep. Frank Mrvan (IN-01), recommended the two Hoosiers for these critical roles, and President Biden formally nominated them in July of this year. The United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer in their district and is also involved in civil litigation where the United States is a party.\n\n\"I'm sending a big congratulations to Zachary Myers and CliffordJohnson for being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to help serve our state's justice system in these positions. Rep. Mrvan and I proudly recommended their nomination because we knew their commitment to the Hoosier state, extensive experience in the field of law, and dedication to public service would made them excellent candidates to serve as U.S. Attorneys. I am pleased that President Biden and my colleagues in the Senate also have confidence that they will excel in these roles. I look forward to working with them on behalf of Hoosiers.\"\n\nMr. Myers was raised in Indianapolis and received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2008, his M.A. from the George Washington University in 2005, and his B.A. from Stanford University in 2003. He is currently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney forthe District of Maryland, where he has served since 2014. Since 2018, Mr. Myers has worked in the District of Maryland's National Security and Cybercrime Section, serving as Cybercrime Counsel for the District. From 2011 through 2014, Mr. Myers previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. As a federal prosecutor, he has led investigations, prosecutions, and appeals of a wide variety of federal offenses, with a focus on technology-facilitated crime, including cybercrimes, national security offenses, child exploitation, fraud, public corruption, violent crimes, and sex trafficking.\n\nMr. Clifford D. Johnson served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana from 1986 until 2020. Mr. Johnson held numerous positions during his tenure, including as the First Assistant United States Attorney from 2010 to 2020, and as the Acting United States Attorney for several months in 2017. Before joining the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Indiana in 1986, Mr. Johnson was a Trial Attorney in the Employment Litigation Section of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C. from 1980 to 1985. Mr. Johnson received his J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School in 1980 and his B.A. from Valparaiso University in 1976. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Johnson has had extensive management experience at the Northern District office, in addition to his years of practice in civil and criminal cases, including employment discrimination, criminal civil rights violations, and involvement in violent crime reduction initiatives.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-stem-grant-calumet-college-st-joseph", "Mrvan Announces STEM Grant for Calumet College of St. Joseph", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a grant award for Calumet College of Saint Joseph under the U.S. Department of Education STEM Hispanic-Serving Institutions program.\n\nThis $5 million grant will be used over five years to enhance opportunities for Hispanic students in STEM careers. Specifically, the funding will be used to expand career services, internships, and experiential learning opportunities in the community, including with local high schools and the Ivy Tech community college systems, and also enrich bilingual services for families and extend support programs for first-year students.\n\nCongressman Frank J. Mrvan stated, \u201cI am grateful for the invaluable services and career opportunities that Calumet College of St. Joseph provides for individuals throughout our region. Thank you to Dr. McCormack for successfully utilizing this federal resource to improve your ability to attract members of the Hispanic community to obtain a quality education and economic opportunities in STEM careers.\u201d\n\nPresident of CCSJ Dr. Amy McCormack stated, \u201cThis grant is all about service in two senses: serving students in the region by providing support and opportunities and serving employers in healthcare and technical fields by providing highly qualified employees. We\u2019re focusing not only on enrolling students but also on providing all the support necessary for them to be successful in school and afterward. As Calumet College celebrates our 70th anniversary of serving the Calumet Region, we are thrilled to have this chance to improve life for students, their families, and the community.\u201d\n\nFor additional information on this grant program, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-requests-concrete-timeframe-broadband-maps", "Spartz Requests Concrete Timeframe for Broadband Maps", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 This week, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) sent a follow-up letter to Acting FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel requesting a timeline for the completion of broadband maps capturing the nation's access.\n\n\"Reliable broadband connectivity is the essential link for my constituents and Americans across the country for improved access to jobs, education, healthcare, and economic development opportunities.\" said Rep Spartz. \"It is long past due for the rural digital divide to be closed.\"\n\nThe letter comes in response to Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel's reply to the Congresswoman\u2019s April 5 letter regarding the FCC's continued efforts to address broadband access, the Broadband Data Task Force, efforts to implement the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act, and the Commission's Broadband Data Collection Website.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-sends-third-letter-president-biden-requesting-assistance-afghanistan", "Spartz Sends Third Letter to President Biden Requesting Assistance in Afghanistan", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) sent a third letter to President Biden requesting assistance from the Administration with efforts to evacuate a couple in contact with her office. The Congresswoman has yet to receive a response to her first two inquiries.\n\nRead the text of the third letter below:\n\n\"President Biden,\n\nMy office still has not received any response from your office or the Department of State to my August 31 or September 24 letters requesting urgent assistance with the evacuation of a U.S. Citizen and an approved I-130 (immigrant visa) petition holder from Afghanistan (see documents attached).\n\nWe have received another concerning e-mail that no one from your team has been in contact with this couple for some time. Please advise if your administration is planning to help these individuals or if our office needs to look for some other means to assist them.\n\nSincerely,\n\nVictoria Spartz Member of Congress\n\ncc: The Honorable Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State\"\n\nView the full first letter here.\n\nView the full second letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-opening-statement-technology-modernization-subcommittee-hearing-it", "Mrvan Opening Statement for Technology Modernization Subcommittee Hearing on IT Infrastructure", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, convened a hearing today entitled Modernizing and Securing VA's IT Infrastructure.\n\nA video of the hearing is available here and the text of the opening statement as prepared for delivery is below.\n\n\"Today, the Subcommittee will review VA\u2019s progress with modernizing and securing their IT Infrastructure. Given the current spotlight on physical infrastructure with the Senate\u2019s bipartisan infrastructure bill, and our committee\u2019s recent successful markup to provide $18 billion to invest in VA\u2019s aging facilities, I feel it\u2019s important to also focus on VA\u2019s IT infrastructure. I\u2019m hopeful that current plans to increase broadband access to rural areas to help close the digital divide, and increased funding for technology modernization, will provide improved and increased access to care for all veterans.\n\n\"I also don\u2019t want to lose sight of the importance of strengthening the security of these programs. In May, the Subcommittee held a hearing to examine VA\u2019s cybersecurity efforts, and we reviewed cybersecurity spending by VA in our July hearing on their IT budget. For good reason, I am concerned about VA\u2019s ability to protect the information of veterans as well as its ability to ensure there are no disruptions in service. In June, the VA Office of Inspector General released an audit on the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic, and disturbingly found that VA was able to identify less than half of the components connected to the system. Without visibility and an up-to-date inventory of IT components, securing these systems is impossible. While VA focuses on the Infrastructure Readiness Program, and their efforts to reduce the current \u201ctechnical debt,\u201d ensuring that visibility of these hardware components and coordination from OIT with medical centers across the country is paramount to securing IT systems.\n\n\"VA has historically struggled to successfully manage IT programs. In 2015, VA\u2019s management of IT acquisitions and operations were added to GAO\u2019s high-risk series and remain there. The committee has received encouraging updates on the effort to modernize VA\u2019s financial management system, however, the new financial system cannot exist in a vacuum. The success of that modernization is contingent on a successful update to the electronic health record and supply programs. It\u2019s up to the CIO to make sure that the technology behind these communicate with each other and are secure.\n\n\"I look forward to hearing from the new Acting CIO Dr. Evans, to provide some insight on his plans to get VA on a successful path forward.\n\n\"I thank the witnesses for being here, and I look forward to their testimony.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-president-biden-creating-another-pandemic-misinformation", "Spartz: President Biden is Creating Another Pandemic of Misinformation", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, while co-leading a joint hearing of Civil Rights and Health Subcommittees of Education and Labor Committee on successful models for protecting communities from COVID-19, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-5) delivered the following opening statement:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an important discussion to have: how do we manage and mitigate pandemic risks, look at them comprehensively, and stop politicizing serious government decisions to play politics with people\u2019s lives and advance a party agenda.\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s look at the prior year\u2019s successes: Operation Warp Speed was the gold standard of vaccine development and distribution. Under President Trump, who promptly cut red tape and regulations, our private health care sector was able to produce several lifesaving vaccines in record time.\n\n\u201cThis proved, yet again, that America\u2019s health care system thrives when government gets out of the way and supports private innovation. As we continue discussing successful models for protecting communities from COVID-19, we must acknowledge that the most effective mitigation and prevention strategy\u2014vaccination\u2014is both free and widely available for every American over age 12. Our free-enterprise system and the private health care industry made this miraculous feat possible.\n\n\u201cThe timing of the pandemic, happening during an intense reelection year, caused it to be politicized even further; and despite claiming to be the \u2018party of science,\u2019 Democrats fueled the public\u2019s vaccine hesitancy by spawning doubt over whether a Republican president could be trusted to deliver a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination. This politically motivated disinformation was cowardly, cost people their lives, and exacerbated health disparities. Unfortunately, the Biden administration continues to sow fear, doubt, and confusion.\n\n\u201cThrough ever-changing guidance and policies crafted along ideological lines, President Biden is creating another pandemic: misinformation. We need our Commander-in-Chief to put facts before factions and to clearly communicate with the public about the state of COVID-19, the vaccines\u2019 effectiveness, and the path forward to a pre-pandemic life.\n\n\u201cFrom the latest vaccine mandates\u2014which are not based on risk or science\u2014to precluding our children from in-person learning\u2014which is not based on risk or science\u2014 this President has traded our country\u2019s long-term viability for short-term political wins for the Democrat Party.\n\n\u201cTo capitalize on early successes we experienced responding to COVID-19, it is imperative that we reestablish local and state control, working together with those leaders to execute policies that encourage vaccination and government transparency. Not government force and fear \u2013 it backfires and only belongs to totalitarian regimes, not a constitutional republic of free people. Only then can we begin to regain our pre-pandemic prosperity.\n\n\u201cThank you to all our witnesses for joining us in what, I hope for a change, will be a fact-based, productive, and meaningful discussion.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/virtual-job-fair-highlight-job-openings-hamilton-madison-counties", "Virtual job fair to highlight job openings in Hamilton, Madison counties", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. \u2013 The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Region 5 Workforce Board, in partnership with the office of Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, will host a virtual job fair highlighting job openings in Hamilton and Madison counties. The virtual job fair will take place on Wednesday, October 6th from 11:00am \u2013 12:00pm.\n\n\u201cThere are continued record job opportunities available for Americans right now, and I look forward to partnering with local employers, the DWD, and the Region 5 Workforce Development to host this virtual job fair,\u201d Congresswoman Spartz said. \u201cThis is an innovative way to connect prospective employees with interested businesses who want to grow in our state and hire Hoosiers.\u201d\n\nParticipating employers will include Carter Logistics, Helmer Scientific, the Indiana Department of Corrections, Sitel Group, and Telamon Corp.\n\nA variety of positions are available at each company. Presenters from each organization will discuss job opportunities in detail, along with benefits, and how to apply.\n\n\u201cRecruitment is a pressing issue for many of our Region 5 employers. As the economy continues to recover and expand, finding the right employees is key to a business\u2019s capacity to meet the needs of its customers,\u201d said Lance Ratliff, Executive Director of Region 5 Workforce Board. \u201cThe virtual hiring fair enables employers to efficiently present their employment opportunities to a larger group of candidates in a single setting and shorten the hiring and onboarding timeframe. We are pleased to partner with Rep. Spartz and the DWD to provide this opportunity to our employers.\u201d\n\n\u201cVirtual job fairs have been an important part of our efforts to connect job seekers with employers throughout the pandemic,\u201d said DWD Commissioner Fred Payne. \u201cNow we are pleased to partner with District 5 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz and her office to offer a new virtual job fair opportunity for Hamilton and Madison counties on Oct. 6. Five local employers will discuss numerous job openings for those looking for new or better jobs.\u201d\n\nThose interested in the job fair but unable to attend are encouraged to still register, as a recording will be sent via email the following day.\n\nTo register, click here.\n\nAfter registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-introduces-legislation-extend-cobra-subsidies", "Mrvan Introduces Legislation to Extend COBRA Subsidies", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, along with co-leads Rep. S\u00e1nchez (D-CA, and Rep. Butterfield (D-NC), introduced the COBRA Subsidy Extension for Workers and Families Act. This legislation will help laid off workers maintain affordable health care coverage during the ongoing pandemic.\n\nThe American Rescue Plan provides subsidies to cover the full cost of COBRA premiums for displaced workers through September 30, 2021. This legislation would extend these subsidies through September 30, 2022.\n\nCurrently, nearly 56 percent of American workers are insured through their employer. Under typical COBRA rules, should an individual lose their job, employers can charge workers who opt for a continuation of coverage up to 102 percent of premiums, making this option prohibitively expensive for many Americans, particularly during the current challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cThere remain incredible challenges for all workers and our economy due to the threat of COVID-19. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues, and we must continue to work to provide all workers and their families with affordable health care options during their times of need.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo one should be worried about losing their health care, especially in the middle of a pandemic,\u201d said Congresswoman Linda T. S\u00e1nchez. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing legislation to ensure workers, who saw work hours cut or were laid off through no fault of their own, can maintain health care coverage as we continue to recover from the pandemic.\u201d\n\nCongressman Butterfield stated, \u201cCongressional Democrats worked hard to ensure the American Rescue Plan included protections for workers who lost their employer-sponsored coverage because they were laid off or furloughed. Giving individuals the option to continue their employer-sponsored coverage, with no monthly premium, will allow individuals to maintain continuity of care without interruption. I am pleased to join my colleagues today in introducing legislation that will extend these protections for an additional year, giving workers in North Carolina and across the country added security during this difficult time.\u201d\n\nAdditional information on the COBRA Subsidy Extension for Workers and Families Act of 2021 is below.\n\nDocument\n\nMrvan COBRA Legislation FAQ.pdf (68.33 KB)\n\nDocument\n\nMrvan COBRA Legislation Text.pdf (36.87 KB)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-equal-act-reducing-sentencing-disparity-passes-house", "Spartz: The EQUAL Act Reducing Sentencing Disparity Passes House", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House passed the EQUAL Act, a bill that reduces the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine from 18:1 to 1:1, co-sponsored by Congresswoman Spartz.\n\n\u201cToday, we fixed a disparity in sentencing which led to the disproportionate incarceration of lower-income individuals for longer terms,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cEquality of justice and rights is the cornerstone of our Constitutional Republic, and I am proud to co-sponsor this bill as a member of the Judiciary Committee.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nFor more than three decades, Federal law codified a sentencing disparity between two forms of the same drug\u2014crack and powder cocaine. The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, authored by then Senator Biden, created a 100:1 disparity in the quantity of cocaine necessary to trigger certain mandatory minimums, meaning that distribution of 5 grams of crack cocaine was punished the same as 500 grams of powder cocaine. This disparity was eventually lowered to 18:1 under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 and made retroactive by the First Step Act signed into law by President Trump in 2018. Decades of research show that this sentencing disparity has done nothing to reduce recidivism, improve public safety, or reduce drug use.\n\nThe EQUAL Act will end the Federal sentencing distinction between powder and crack cocaine as well as provide retroactive implementation for those individuals already sentenced. Those who were previously convicted under the existing disparity will not be automatically released or have their sentence reduced; however, they will have the right to request a sentence reduction from a Federal judge that must be analyzed under factors already specified by Federal law.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-passes-reps-spartz-and-nortons-consider-teachers-act", "U.S. House Passes Reps. Spartz and Norton's Consider Teachers Act", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The Consider Teachers Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Senator Kyrsten Sinema(D-Arizona), and in the House by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton(D-D.C.) and Congresswoman Victoria Spartz(R-Indiana) aimed at fixing a broken system burdening teachers with unfair loans, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 406 to 16. This legislation was passed in the Senate in April and now heads to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\nThe TEACH Grant program provides grant assistance to students who serve four years as a full time teacher in high-need, often underserved communities. However, often due to basic clerical mistakes, thousands of teachers have found their grants converted into loans that must be paid back with interest. The Consider Teachers Act aims to fix this broken system permanently, and provides extra time for teachers to complete service requirements due to the coronavirus pandemic.\n\n\"The TEACH grant is an important program to incentivize teachers to serve in neglected communities, but 12 years of poor government management has turned these grants into groans for thousands of teachers,\" said Senator Mike Braun. \"The passage of the Consider Teachers Act in the House and Senate shows our appreciation for America's great teachers, and now I look forward to this bipartisan bill being signed into law.\"\n\n\u201cArizona teachers receiving TEACH grants serve in low-income schools, helping Arizona students access quality educations across our state,\u201d said Senator Kyrsten Sinema. \u201cThe government made a promise to these teachers\u2014and our commonsense, bipartisan bill ensures the government honors its obligation and protects our teachers from surprise bills.\u201d\n\n\"The TEACH Grant program has done so much for Texas students in high-need areas, but it's crucial that we make sure this program is implemented responsibly and efficiently,\" said Senator John Cornyn. \"The Consider Teachers Act would streamline this grant process, ensuring that teachers will not be saddled with debt as a result of the bureaucratic inefficiencies in this program. I'm proud to join my colleagues in the Senate and House in shepherding this important bill through Congress.\"\n\n\u201cAs a mother and educator, I understand the importance of strong teachers for high quality learning,\u201d said Congresswoman Victoria Spartz. \u201cI was happy to join my Senate and House colleagues in leading the Consider Teachers Act, which clarifies and streamlines some processes for the TEACH Grant program.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am pleased the House today passed the Consider Teachers Act of 2021, which will reform the TEACH Grant program, which is unfairly converting many teachers' grants to loans,\u201d said Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. \u201cCurrently, many teachers are finding their grants converted to loans because of small administrative errors. This bill will correct the administrative process and extend the period teachers have to fulfill their service requirements by three years for those who were affected by the coronavirus crisis. It will now head to President Biden\u2019s desk to be signed into law. As the daughter of a teacher in the D.C. public schools, Vela Holmes, this bill pleases me personally.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe TEACH Act is a perfect example of well-intended policy that, when put in to practice, produced a bureaucratic headache for those it intended to help, said Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx. \u201cA lesson Congress should always remember \u2013 policies that look good on paper must convert to real world success. The bipartisan Consider Teachers Act will help more teachers obtain their promised student loan forgiveness, as long as they fulfill their four-year service obligation, without fear that bureaucratic folly could leave them indebted for life.\u201d\n\n\u201cFinally, we have some good news for teachers participating in the TEACH Grant program who wrongly had their grants converted into loans\u2014with back interest due,\u201d said. Senator Tina Smith. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will reform the program\u2019s administration processes so minor paperwork issues don\u2019t cause crushing financial consequences. This never should have happened in the first place, and it took too long to fix, but I\u2019m glad we\u2019re making changes to improve the program and support these teachers.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is critical that the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grant program would actually work as intended as we recover from the global health emergency that cost education jobs, exacerbated achievement gaps, and worsened the teacher shortage in many states and districts,\u201d said Chairman Robert C. \u201cBobby\u201d Scott. \u201cHowever, administrative issues with the program have inadvertently converted thousands of these grants into loans which must be paid back with interest. The Consider Teachers Act is a bipartisan legislative fix that would ensure TEACH grants can continue to strengthen and expand our nation\u2019s teacher workforce.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nIn 2007, the federal government created the TEACH Grant, providing grant assistance to students who serve four years as a full time teacher in a high-need field. Under program terms, if service requirements are not met, grants are converted into loan obligations. While the program was well- intentioned, poor program administration has resulted in teachers unfairly having grant dollars converted into loans\u2014prompting many to refer to the converted grants as \u201cgroans.\u201d The Consider Teachers Act addresses these challenges that are thwarting the program\u2019s intent.\n\nAccording to the Office of Management and Budget, the majority of TEACH Grants, 66%, are converted into Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans which must be paid back with interest. Previously, once converted, a loan cannot revert back to grant. 21,000 teachers have completed the program without a conversion, but 94,000 recipients have had their grants converted to loans. Small paperwork issues often triggered the conversions. For example, if teachers sent in their annual form one day late, or had other problems, such as a missing date or signature, the grant was converted.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-hosts-listening-sessions-greentown-and-marion-september", "Congresswoman Spartz Hosts Listening Sessions in Greentown and Marion on September 25", "2021-09-27", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ANDERSON, Ind. \u2013 U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) held listening sessions in Greentown and Marion last weekend, providing an update on what is happening in Washington D.C. and across the fifth district.\n\nThe crisis at the southern border, Afghanistan debacle, federal government overreach, spending, health care, and juvenile justice were among some of the issues discussed.\n\n\"I appreciate hearing direct feedback from my constituents,\" said Rep. Spartz. \"I'll continue hosting these listening sessions throughout the fifth district to stay accessible and transparent to those I represent.\"\n\nRep. Spartz has now hosted listening sessions in Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Greentown, Indianapolis, Marion, Noblesville, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-applauds-passage-ndaa-which-includes-his-amendment-fight-pancreatic", "Rep. Carson Applauds Passage of NDAA, Which Includes His Amendment to Fight Pancreatic Cancer", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), applauded the House's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2022 The NDAA is a sweeping bill that each year authorizes our nation's annual spending to fund America's armed forces. This year's bill contains historic changes to promote resilience, innovation, and competition, and contains quality of life improvements for service members and their families.\n\nAmong the many provisions in this legislation is a bipartisan amendment introduced by Rep. Carson, as well as his colleagues Reps. Eshoo and McKinley, aimed at fighting pancreatic cancer. The amendment increases pancreatic cancer research funding at the Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) to $20 million; that includes at least $5 million in funding for an early detection initiative (EDI). This figure represents a $5 million-dollar increase compared to the provision in last year's NDAA, which Rep. Carson also authored.\n\n\"I am incredibly pleased that the House has passed this year's NDAA, which is vital for the continued strength of our military and the well-being of our service members and military families. I am also honored that this year's legislation builds on my ongoing efforts to fight pancreatic cancer. This cancer is particularly deadly. We have lost so many Americans to this disease, including Rep. John Lewis, Rep. Alcee Hastings, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and many others. We can help save lives through early detection and by increasing research, which is exactly what my amendment does. Now that the House has done its work and passed the NDAA, I urge the Senate to quickly pass it as well, so it can go be signed into law by the president.\"\n\nThe bill also includes many other key provisions, including:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-78-million-epa-grants-sscc", "Mrvan Announces $7.8 Million in EPA Grants for SSCC", "2021-09-22", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced two grant awards for South Shore Clean Cities (SSCC) under the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program.\n\nThe two EPA grant awards will total $7.8 million and be used to assist the SSCC in its efforts to reduce diesel emissions throughout the region. Specifically, the funding will be used to promote the use of certain vehicles, including clean diesel refuse trucks and electric, compressed natural gas, and renewable natural gas trucks.\n\nCongressman Frank J. Mrvan stated, \u201cI congratulate Carl Lisek and everyone with South Shore Clean Cities for their continued leadership to find ways to successfully partner with the federal government and utilize federal resources. Their good work continues to create more good-paying jobs while also improving our quality of life and creating a cleaner environment for the benefit of everyone in the region.\u201d\n\n\u201cSouth Shore Clean Cities is thrilled to receive the two grant awards from the U.S. EPA DERA grant program,\u201d South Shore Clean Cities Executive Director Carl Lisek said. \u201cWe look forward to assisting the participating industries with their decarbonization efforts. These projects will improve air quality and quality of life for all of those who live, work and play in the U.S. EPA Region 5 states. Thank you to Congressman Mrvan for the kind words and support of our efforts.\u201d\n\nFor additional information on the EPA grant award, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-approves-mrvan-legislation-extend-veteran-benefit-programs", "House Approves Mrvan Legislation to Extend Veteran Benefit Programs", "2021-09-20", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation introduced by Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, Chairman of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, that extends crucial veteran benefit programs.\n\nSpecifically, this legislation, H.R. 5293, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Expiring Authorities Act of 2021, would extend certain programs that are expected to expire at the end of this fiscal or calendar year. For example, the measure would permanently extend VA\u2019s Dental Insurance Program, which allows qualifying veterans, survivors, and dependents to purchase discounted dental insurance coverage. The measure also would extend for one year the authority of VA to provide travel reimbursement for veterans who reside in rural areas to reach the nearest Vet Center, and also extend a pilot program that allows VA to accept donations from approved non-federal entities for buildings and land that will improve long-term infrastructure and health care services from VA.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cThank you to Chairman Takano and all of the Committee leaders for their cooperation to advance this critical legislation for our veterans. Throughout my career, I have met with countless veterans who struggled with dental issues and access to care. I am grateful that this legislation ensures veterans can continue to access these essential services.\u201d\n\nThe Senate is expected to consider this legislation shortly.\n\nDocument\n\nExtenders.pdf (35.92 KB)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=194", "Baird Demands Border Security in the Wake of Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal", "2021-09-17", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 This week, Congressman Jim Baird visited the U.S. Southern Border to survey the current conditions after President Biden halted construction efforts and issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s open-door policies at our southern border have made it unquestionably one of the biggest threats to our national security that our enemies stand ready to exploit,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cFor months, we have seen our southern border overrun with the highest number of illegal crossings in decades, which has included known members of the FBI\u2019s terrorist watch list. Our enemies have already become emboldened by the Biden administration\u2019s disastrous withdrawal efforts in Afghanistan; we cannot entice them further by leaving our southern border in its current vulnerable state. It\u2019s time for the Biden administration to shore up our national defenses to keep Americans safe, and that absolutely must include securing our southern border.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-statement-redistricting", "Mrvan Statement on Redistricting", "2021-09-14", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the release of the new federal Congressional district maps for the State of Indiana.\n\n\u201cI appreciate that the Indiana General Assembly, under Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, today has affirmed at the federal level the inherent value of maintaining communities of interest in Northwest Indiana.\n\n\u201cLake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties share not just the shoreline of Lake Michigan, but there are also rich cultural and diverse populations who share interests in industry, manufacturing, educational institutions, civic organizations, and transportation infrastructure.\n\n\u201cI will continue to build upon the initiatives of Congressman Visclosky, who throughout his distinguished career worked tirelessly to tie Indiana\u2019s First Congressional District counties together, including through the recognition of the Indiana Dunes National Park, the successful expansion and recapitalization of the South Shore Rail Line, or the advocacy for the domestic steel industry, all with a focus to create more opportunities and a thriving economy for everyone in the Northwest Indiana community.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-host-listening-sessions-greentown-and-marion-september-25", "Congresswoman Spartz to Host Listening Sessions in Greentown and Marion on September 25", "2021-09-13", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) continues to host listening sessions across Indiana\u2019s fifth congressional district with the next two taking place in Greentown and Marion on Saturday, September 25.\n\nRep. Spartz will give an update on her work in the district and Washington D.C. Attendees will then have a chance to ask questions about the issues that matter most to them.\n\n\u201cI've held these listening sessions monthly to hear from constituents on the ground, which is incredibly valuable. I look forward to being in Greentown and Marion on September 25th,\u201d said Rep. Spartz.\n\nThe times and locations for the September 25 listening sessions are as follows:\n\nGreentown Public Library (Community Room)\n\n421 S. Harrison - 301 S. Meridian\n\nGreentown, IN 46936\n\n9:30 A.M. \u2013 11:00 A.M.\n\nMarion City Courthouse (Court Chambers 1st Floor)\n\n301 S. Branson Street,\n\nMarion, IN 46952.\n\n11:30 A.M. \u2013 1 P.M.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-grant-awards-northwest-indiana-fire-departments", "Mrvan Announces Grant Awards for Northwest Indiana Fire Departments", "2021-09-02", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded grants to Northwest Indiana fire departments under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.\n\nThe City of Crown Point received a $90,909 grant award that will fund the installation of a new exhaust capture system, and includes the equipment for 13 vehicles to be magnetically connected to a capture system that will remove exhaust to the exterior of the fire station.\n\nAn additional grant award of $307,976 will be used to purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses for the Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Michiana Shores Volunteer Fire Department, and LaPorte County Hazmat.\n\nAccording to FEMA, the mission of the AFG program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters, and this funding is used for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel and enhance operations.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cI am grateful every day for the selfless sacrifice and service of our firefighters and all of our first responders. I commend the initiative of these Northwest Indiana municipalities for successfully identifying this federal resource, and collaborating in order to improve the safety of our brave firefighters and emergency personnel.\u201d\n\nCity of Crown Point Fire Department Assistant Chief Mark Baumgardner said, \u201c We are very thankful and fortunate to receive this grant funding. Our city invests a lot of time and money into protecting our firefighters, from hazardous environments at fire scenes and medical incidents. This project will help protect our firefighters from hazardous carcinogens inside our own firehouse.\u201d\n\nLong Beach Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Kurt Earnst stated, \u201cWe are thrilled to receive this federal resource to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatuses. This will replace our old equipment and help improve the safety of not just our firefighters but also our communities.\u201d\n\nDirector of the LaPorte County Hazmat Jeff Hamilton stated, \u201cThese updated breathing apparatuses will greatly assist our personnel in responding to emergency situations and chemical leaks. We appreciate the opportunity to work together with our other regional fire departments to improve the strength of our application and receive this helpful federal funding.\u201d\n\nFor additional information on FEMA\u2019s AFG program, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-affordability-subcommittee-healthy-futures-task-force", "Congresswoman Spartz: Affordability Subcommittee of Healthy Futures Task Force Hosts First Hearing", "2021-08-30", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05), Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-1) and Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12) hosted a Healthy Futures Task Force, Affordability Subcommittee Hearing this week on empowering consumers and reducing the cost of healthcare.\n\nRep. Spartz stated, \"Government regulations and significant subsidies to large stakeholders have created a material monopoly/oligopoly problem across all sectors of health care market. We have to introduce more value competition or accept full government takeover of health care, which will be fatal to quality and innovation.\"\n\nRep. Hern stated, \"Americans have been demanding an answer to rising health care costs; today we took our first step towards a solution. It\u2019s going to take time, but we are committed to empowering patients and lowering the cost of healthcare.\u201d\n\nRep. Allen stated, \"\u201cIn order to make health care more affordable, Congress must identify why costs are rising and focus on policy solutions that encourage transparency and innovation, while ensuring the vast majority of every taxpayer dollar spent on health care goes directly toward helping patients.\u201d\n\nWitness List:\n\nBrian Blas\u00e9, CEO of Blas\u00e9 Policy Strategies and senior research fellow at the Galen Institute and at the Foundation for Government Accountability\u2014Former special assistant to the president for economic policy at the White House\u2019s National Economic Council (NEC).\n\nDoug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum\u2014former CBO Director, Chief Economist of the President\u2019s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).\n\nEric Hargan, Founder and CEO of the Hargan group \u2013Former Deputy Secretary and Chief Regulator Officer of HHS.\n\nKevin Kuhlman, Vice President of Federal Government Relations at National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-hosts-listening-sessions-cicero-and-tipton", "Congresswoman Spartz Hosts Listening Sessions in Cicero and Tipton", "2021-08-28", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. \u2013 U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) held listening sessions in Cicero and Tipton today, providing an update on what is happening in Washington D.C. and across the district. She addressed the multi-trillion dollar spending packages that have advanced in the House of Representatives, the Biden Administration's calamitous withdrawal from Afghanistan, the humanitarian and immigration crisis at our southern border, and her legislative work to address monopoly powers, rising health care costs, and criminal justice issues.\n\n\"It was great to host the listening sessions in Cicero and Tipton and hear from residents in these communities,\" said Rep. Spartz. \"Getting feedback, exchanging ideas, and updating my constituents directly is very important to me and central to representing my district well in Congress.\"\n\nConstituents in Cicero and Tipton shared their concerns about the state of our public education, healthcare, and criminal justice systems, in addition to issues with election security, voting rights, cryptocurrencies, and current events in Afghanistan.\n\nRep. Spartz has now hosted listening sessions in Arcadia, Carmel, Cicero, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City, Indianapolis, Noblesville, Tipton, Westfield, and Zionsville.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-statement-afghanistan", "Mrvan Statement on Afghanistan", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following today\u2019s tragic events in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cMy thoughts and prayers today are with the families and loved ones of our U.S. servicemembers and personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cAfter discussions with my colleagues, Administration officials, and the Northwest Indiana veteran community, I believe that today\u2019s attack demonstrates the absolute importance and urgency of ensuring the safety of all Americans and our Afghan allies who remain in theater.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-announces-merrillville-office-summer-interns", "Mrvan Announces Merrillville Office Summer Interns", "2021-08-25", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the students who have completed summer internships in his Merrillville office.\n\nLilia Brunetti is from Munster and currently studying International Studies and Biotechnology at Indiana University in Bloomington. Brunetti stated, \u201cBecause of this internship, I am so much more aware of the problems that everyday Americans face, and I am thankful to have been able to assist the incredible caseworkers. Speaking with the Congressman himself, I have seen how dedicated he is and how much he cares about Northwest Indiana.\u201d\n\nPeter Galanos is from Munster and currently studying Business Management at Indiana University in Bloomington. Galanos stated, \u201cThe most rewarding part of this experience was being able to sit in on staff meetings and see how the Congressman prepares for his work. There is so much background and information on legislation, and I appreciate how this preparation is used to improve interactions between the Congressman and constituents.\u201d\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cThank you to our Merrillville office summer interns Lilia and Peter for their enthusiasm, hard work, and professional support in service to Indiana\u2019s First Congressional District. I wish them both continued success in their studies and future endeavors.\u201d\n\nInternships are currently available in the Merrillville office throughout the year. For additional information on applying for an internship, please call 219-795-1844.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-host-listening-sessions-cicero-and-tipton-august-28", "Congresswoman Spartz to Host Listening Sessions in Cicero and Tipton on August 28", "2021-08-23", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) continues to host listening sessions across Indiana\u2019s fifth congressional district with the next two taking place in Cicero and Tipton on Saturday, August 28.\n\nRep. Spartz will give an update on her work in the district and Washington D.C. Attendees will then have a chance to ask questions about the issues that matter most to them.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve hosted nine listening sessions throughout the district already, and I will continue to do so to hear from constituents on the ground,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cThe feedback I receive from these listening sessions is very valuable, and I'm looking forward to being in Cicero and Tipton to hear from those communities.\u201d\n\nThe times and locations for the August 28 listening sessions are as follows:\n\nHamilton North Public Library (Cicero Branch)\n\n209 West Brinton Street\n\nCicero, IN 46034\n\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.\n\nTipton Community Foundation (Auditorium)\n\n1020 West Jefferson Street\n\nTipton, IN 46072\n\n12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-spartz-and-pence-join-congressman-baird-farm-bill-roundtable", "Representatives Spartz and Pence Join Congressman Baird for Farm Bill Roundtable", "2021-08-20", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. \u2013 Representatives Victoria Spartz (IN-05) and Greg Pence (IN-06) joined Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) at a listening session yesterday with key agriculture stakeholders from across the state who provided testimony on behalf of their respective commodity or segment of the industry.\n\n\u201cAgriculture is a significant contributor to Indiana\u2019s GDP. Our state is also in a unique position to advance innovation and value-added services for advanced agriculture,\u201d said Congresswoman Spartz. \u201cI appreciate Rep. Baird for hosting a roundtable discussion to solicit valuable feedback from industry stakeholders.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur farmers are the backbone of our nation, and I believe that Hoosier farmers deserve a seat at the table as Congress prepares for the 2023 farm bill,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cHoosier farms and farmers across the nation play a critical role in feeding, fueling, and clothing our grateful country, and they can provide invaluable feedback as we draft the next farm bill. I look forward to sharing these critical stakeholders\u2019 testimony with my colleagues, and I sincerely appreciate their and Representatives Pence\u2019s and Spartz\u2019s participation in this productive listening session.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn Indiana and especially the Sixth District, the agriculture community is large and diverse. Hoosiers throughout the state will be affected by the next Farm Bill,\u201d said Congressman Greg Pence. \u201cI would like to thank my colleague, Congressman Jim Baird, for putting together this important listening session and his leadership on the House Agriculture Committee. I look forward to continuing to work together to ensure Hoosier voices across the state are represented in D.C.\u201d\n\nBackground", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=187", "Baird Ensures Hoosier Farmers Get a Seat at the Table with Upcoming Farm Bill", "2021-08-19", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Indianapolis, IN\u2014 Congressman Baird hosted a listening session with key Agriculture stakeholders from across the state to provide key testimony on behalf of their respective commodity or segment of the industry.\n\n\u201cOur farmers are the backbone of our nation, and I believe that Hoosier farmers deserve a seat at the table as Congress prepares for the 2023 farm bill,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cHoosier farms and farmers across the nation play a critical role in feeding, fueling, and clothing our grateful country, and they can provide invaluable feedback as we draft the next farm bill. I look forward to sharing these critical stakeholders\u2019 testimony with my colleagues, and I sincerely appreciate their and Representatives Pence\u2019s and Spartz\u2019s participation in this productive listening session.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn Indiana and especially the Sixth District, the agriculture community is large and diverse. Hoosiers throughout the state will be affected by the next Farm Bill,\u201d said Congressman Greg Pence. \u201cI would like to thank my colleague, Congressman Jim Baird, for putting together this important listening session and his leadership on the House Agriculture Committee. I look forward to continuing to work together to ensure Hoosier voices across the state are represented in D.C.\u201d\n\n\u201cAgriculture is a significant contributor to Indiana\u2019s GDP. Our state is also in a unique position to advance innovation and value-added services for advanced agriculture,\u201d said Congresswoman Spartz. \u201cI appreciate Rep. Baird for hosting a roundtable discussion to solicit valuable feedback from industry stakeholders.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress reauthorizes comprehensive agricultural policy known as the Farm Bill approximately every five years. This important legislation directs U.S. Department of Agriculture programming, including nutrition assistance, conservation, commodity markets, research, rural development, and more. This policy has a tremendous impact on all Americans, but especially those in rural communities, and the livelihoods of U.S. farmers and ranchers. The most recent Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, was signed into law by President Donald Trump in December of 2018 and authorizes programs and spending through September 30, 2023.\n\nAs a leader in the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Baird is uniquely positioned to help shape the development of the 2023 Farm Bill, as the cumbersome process of developing this comprehensive legislation gets under way. This event seeks to gather testimony from an invited group of stakeholders most impacted by the Farm Bill\u2019s food and farm policy, in an effort to bring Hoosier voices forward in the policy making process.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-lt-gov-crouch-lead-discussions-broadband-access-and-rural", "Congresswoman Spartz, Lt. Gov. Crouch lead discussions on broadband access and the rural digital divide", "2021-08-16", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ATLANTA, Ind. -- Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, and the Indiana Broadband Office hosted an informative roundtable discussion with local industry stakeholders today to discuss current broadband initiatives.\n\nUnderstanding broadband\u2019s ever-increasing importance, topics centered around closing the digital divide, specifically in rural communities, and how doing so would allow underserved and unserved populations the same opportunities within areas of connectivity. Broadband in agriculture was discussed, and how the technologies used in feeding citizens can be exponentially more efficient with broadband capabilities.\n\nParticipants also discussed how many of the barriers surrounding economic development can be lessened by closing the rural digital divide. The conversation referenced a study conducted by the Purdue Center for Regional Development that estimated Indiana could gain nearly $12 billion in economic benefits over 20 years if broadband were deployed in the rural areas of the state.\n\n\u201cHigh speed internet access is critical to the 21st century economy and innovation,\u201d said Spartz. \u201cI commend Lt. Governor Crouch for her leadership on this issue and appreciate all of the stakeholders who joined us today at Beck\u2019s Hybrids to share their ideas on empowering rural Indiana.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is becoming increasingly more evident that fast, reliable internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity of modern life,\u201d Crouch said. \u201cService providers are taking significant steps to advance the availability and accessibility of affordable and reliable high-speed internet in their communities. It is exciting to hear the stories about how their efforts are improving the quality of life for Hoosiers.\u201d\n\nSpartz discussed how she has been in communication with the Federal Communications Commission on expediting the broadband coverage mapping process. The revised real-time maps will provide a better planning and assessment tool for federal, state, and local stakeholders. She also provided an update on the current infrastructure legislation in Congress. Expanding high-speed internet access to Hoosiers in rural and unserved areas of the fifth congressional district is one of Congresswoman Spartz\u2019s top priorities.\n\nCrouch discussed the Next Level Connection Broadband Grant Program, designed to provide funds for deploying broadband infrastructure to provide eligible broadband service to underserved end-users, including households, businesses, and community anchor institutions. Indiana plans to invest $270 million toward improving broadband access and adoption in the state through this and other programs.\n\nThose in attendance were able to share their challenges, accomplishments, investments, and hopes for their industries. Overall, stories of success, partnerships and how to work together lined the conversations, ultimately leading to continued connections that advance the conversations.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=186", "Congressman Baird Supports Indiana's 4th Congressional District Law Enforcement", "2021-08-10", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Crawfordsville, IN \u2013 Today, Congressman Jim Baird met with law enforcement personnel across Indiana\u2019s 4th Congressional District to see how they navigated a tumultuous 2020 and offer his support.\n\n\u201cWith increased crime rates and continued calls from the left to defund the police, it\u2019s more important than ever to show our support for law enforcement,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cKeeping our communities safe shouldn\u2019t be a partisan issue, it should be a legislative priority. Day in and day out, these brave men and women risk their lives to protect their fellow citizens, and I am incredibly grateful to our police force and security personnel across West Central Indiana for their service to our community.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-and-leader-mccarthys-advisory-team-cuba-visit-miami-freedom-rally-and", "Spartz and Leader McCarthy\u2019s Advisory Team on Cuba Visit Miami for Freedom Rally and Hear Directly from Community Leaders", "2021-08-05", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MIAMI \u2013Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Leader Kevin McCarthy\u2019s Advisory Team on Cuba visited southern Florida to meet with Cuban American leaders and discuss how the United States can support the people of Cuba\u2019s protests for freedom.\n\nAfter arriving in Miami on Wednesday, Rep. Spartz and the Advisory Team kicked off a Freedom Rally with hundreds of Cuban American supporters where Rep. Spartz spoke on the historic failures of socialism.\n\n\u201cSocialism always fails. The United States remains a beacon of hope and freedom for the world, and it is imperative that we stand with the people of Cuba in their fight against tyranny and oppression,\u201d said Rep. Spartz.\n\nOn Thursday, the Advisory Team participated in two roundtables with South and Central American community leaders in downtown Doral and Cuban dissidents at Assault Bridge Honorary Museum.\n\nThe Advisory Team discussed the Cuban regime\u2019s influence throughout Latin America, hearing from leaders in the Venezuelan, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan communities, which are also plagued by violent and oppressive regimes modeled after the Cuban regime.\n\nFollowing their visits and discussions, the Advisory Team held a nationally-televised press conference, which can be viewed online.\n\n\u201cI hope that President Biden wakes up, starts exercising some leadership, and stops paying attention to socialists in his own party.\u201d said Rep. Spartz \u201cHe needs to start protecting the freedoms of the American people and standing for the freedoms of people around the world.\u201d\n\nLeader McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Spartz were joined by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nu\u00f1ez, Ranking Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee Mike McCaul (R-Tex.) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy Mark Green (R-Tenn), and Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.), and Maria Salazar (R-Fla.)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-and-lofgren-lead-bipartisan-letter-fbi-director-wray-requesting", "Spartz and Lofgren Lead Bipartisan Letter to FBI Director Wray Requesting Briefing on Constitutional Violations", "2021-08-04", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.) led a bipartisan letter with members of the House Judiciary Committee requesting Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to provide a briefing on efforts to prevent further misuse of Section 702 data, including the establishment of the Office of Internal Auditing (OIA).\n\nSection 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is a statute that authorizes warrantless targeting, for foreign intelligence purposes, of electronic communications of foreign nationals who are located abroad. According to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the FBI has repeatedly violated the constitutional rights and civil liberties of Americans through widespread and repeated misuse of Section 702 data collections on U.S. citizens, including those located inside the country.\n\nWhen Director Wray appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on June 10, a number of committee members raised concerns with the FBI\u2019s misuses of Section 702 data and subsequent efforts to assure privacy, data protection, and proper due process for U.S. citizens. Members further requested a briefing on the FBI\u2019s promised reforms, including the establishment of the OIA.\n\n\u201cThe FBI has systematically failed to comply with Section 702 restrictions and its own regulations to protect Americans\u2019 civil liberties,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cThe core function of the government is to protect our constitutional rights, and members of Congress should be briefed by FBI officials regarding the bureau\u2019s efforts to remediate this issue.\u201d\n\nReps. Spartz and Lofgren were joined in their request by Reps. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Ted Lieu (D-Cal.), Louie Gohmert (R-Tex.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Ken Buck (R-Col.), Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Lou Correa (D-Cal.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Tom McClintock (R-Cal.), Greg Steube (R-Fla.), Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), Chip Roy (R-Tex.), Dan Bishop (R-NC), and Burgess Owens (R-Utah).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-co-leads-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-providing-critical-new", "Spartz Co-leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Providing Critical New Resources to Federal Judiciary", "2021-08-03", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05), member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined representatives Darrell Issa (CA-50), Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Scott Peters (CA-52) in introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation to provide the federal judiciary critical resources in the form of new judges to relieve overcrowded dockets and streamline vital court proceedings. A Senate companion bill of this legislation was introduced by Senators Todd Young (IN) and Chris Coons (DE).\n\n\u201cOur judicial system is overwhelmed with hundreds of thousands of pending cases. It has long been said that justice delayed is justice denied,\u201d said Congresswoman Spartz. \u201cThis legislation addresses this issue for the most overworked regions of our country, including Indiana, in a productive not political manner.\u201d\n\n\u201cCalifornia courts are both overburdened by caseload and facing a chronic shortage of federal judges, and the negative impacts of this twin inefficiency are serious. When there is an insufficient number of judges on the bench, cases are delayed \u2013 and justice right along with it. We now again have the chance to work in good faith and craft legislation that does not give a partisan advantage. This framework has the potential to achieve bipartisan consensus on a critical issue for our courts and for our country, while continuing to guide future legislation on this vital issue,\u201d said Congressman Issa. \u201cWe now again have the chance to work in good faith and craft legislation that does not give a partisan advantage. This framework has the potential to achieve bipartisan consensus on a critical issue for our courts and for our country, while continuing to guide future legislation on this vital issue.\u201d\n\n\u201cLike many courts across the country, courts in California face a shortage of federal judges. This is dangerous, as it places extreme burdens on the already overtaxed court system,\u201d said Congressman Peters. \u201cThe bipartisan, bicameral bill we introduced today addresses the issue head-on by adding 77 judgeships over the next decade. It\u2019s a commonsense solution and I look forward to working with our colleagues in the House and Senate to get this done.\u201d\n\n\u201cBicameral and bipartisan support for the JUDGES Act underscores the urgency of the judicial crisis we are facing in America. The overload of cases and shortage of judges, which has only worsened during the pandemic, is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Our legislation will help ensure all Americans receive a timely day in federal court,\u201d said Senator Young.\n\n\u201cLower courts across the country, including in Delaware, are struggling to keep up with growing caseloads,\u201d said Senator Coons. \u201cFor too long, Congress has failed to provide the federal bench the resources it needs to give every litigant their day in court. I\u2019m glad to see bipartisan momentum in both the House and Senate to finally address this issue and ensure our judicial system is accessible to all.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongress last increased the number of federal district court judgeships more than 17 years ago \u2013 the longest gap since the original establishment of federal district courts in 1789. As of March 31, 2021, there were 696,789 pending cases in federal district courts across the country, averaging 803 filings per judgeship. These cases include civil rights claims, criminal prosecutions, environmental and consumer protection litigation, discrimination claims, challenges to government power, and holding corporations accountable for misconduct.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-projects-included-house-approved-appropriations-measures", "Mrvan Projects Included in House-Approved Appropriations Measures", "2021-07-29", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, the House approved a package of several appropriations measures, which include $45 million investment in projects for Northwest Indiana that were requested by Congressman Frank J. Mrvan.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cThese federal projects are essential to improving the Northwest Indiana environment and the strength of our regional economy. I appreciate that a transparent process was established for all Members to be able to include eligible projects in appropriations legislation, and I am grateful to have been able to successfully advocate for projects that will have a tangible and positive impact for the First Congressional District. I look forward to continuing to work with my Congressional colleagues to ensure that these measures are signed into law as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nNotably, in addition to these projects, the legislation also includes $2.5 billion for the Capital Investment Grant program under the Federal Transit Administration. Funds under this program are used to support the ongoing West Lake and Double Track projects for the South Shore Rail Line. These projects remain a fundamental component to support our existing economy while attracting new people, businesses, and economic activity to Northwest Indiana.\n\nThe measures must now be conferenced with the Senate companion measures before being signed into law by President Biden.\n\nCongressman Mrvan\u2019s projects included in the appropriations measures are specified below.\n\n$10,000,000 - Environmental Infrastructure - Calumet Region\n\nFunding allocated for Environmental Infrastructure - Calumet Region enhances the partnerships between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the communities in Lake and Porter Counties to address critical water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater sewer infrastructure improvements designed to alleviate deteriorated conditions, increase the efficacy of existing systems, and improve water quality impacts.\n\n$18,395,000 - Confined Disposal Facility - Indiana Harbor\n\nFunding allocated supports the planned Phase II construction of the Indiana Harbor Confined Disposal Facility (CDF), which contains the backlog and annual maintenance navigational dredging.\n\n$1,561,000 - Burns Waterway Harbor\n\nFunding for Burns Waterway Harbor will support the operation and maintenance of existing structures in the federal harbor, including dredging the harbor and stone placement along the breakwater. Burns Waterway Harbor facilitates $233.9 million in business revenue and 949 direct jobs, and the commodities handled through the harbor support $15 billion in business revenue and 81,076 jobs.\n\n$8,196,000 - Indiana Harbor\n\nFunding will support operations and maintenance activities in the federal harbor and as associated with the operations and maintenance of the Indiana Harbor CDF.\n\n$2,700,000 - Indiana Shoreline\n\nFunding will be provided to the USACE to assist with the shoreline restoration within the Indiana Dunes National Park near Mount Baldy in Michigan City, and protect this incredible economic asset and environmental resource for Northwest Indiana from erosion.\n\n$2,000,000 - Gary/Chicago International Airport - Equipment Acquisition\n\nThis funding will provide for the acquisition of up to four snow removal and/or emergency services vehicles, which will support more reliable and efficient responses to snow removal and preparation for unforeseen events. The new equipment will also reduce the Airport\u2019s annual maintenance expenses that are incurred from maintaining old equipment.\n\n$682,000 - Marquette Greenway Trail\n\nFunding allocated will support Gary\u2019s efforts to address the gap in the Marquette Greenway Trail, from Bridge Street east to the Gary/Hammond municipal border. Work to complete this trail segment will provide a safer and more equitable non-motorized transportation network, and also provide more opportunities for recreation, fitness, and connectivity to regional parks and natural areas.\n\n$225,000 - University of St. Francis, Crown Point Campus - Instructional Lab Upgrades\n\nFunding for this project will support the purchase and acquisition of lab equipment and supplies for the new Nursing Simulation Lab and Ultrasound Lab facility. The Crown Point Campus provides residents an opportunity to earn a degree in a field with high job prospects and salary, and this equipment supports efforts to create a strong pool of trained medical technologists to serve the region\u2019s health needs.\n\n$1,200,000 - Ivy Tech Community College, Lake County Campus - To the Finish Line Initiative\n\nThe Lake County Campus of Ivy Tech Community College\u2019s To the Finish Line Initiative is a comprehensive academic and holistic student support model designed to increase the number of students who achieve a credential to secure employment in high-demand job industries.\n\nFor additional information on the appropriations measures, click here, and for additional information on Congressman Mrvan\u2019s requests, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/carson-mrvan-statement-indiana-us-attorney-nominations", "Carson, Mrvan Statement on Indiana U.S. Attorney Nominations", "2021-07-26", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), the Dean of the Indiana Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01) released the following statement after President Biden nominated Zachary Myers to serve as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and Clifford Johnson to serve as the United States Attorney for the \u200bNorthern District of Indiana. The two lawmakers formally recommended them for these vital roles.\n\n\"We thank President Biden for taking the delegation's recommendation and nominating these two exemplary public servants to help lead the justice system in our state,\" said Reps. Carson and Mrvan. \"Zachary Myers and Clifford Johnson bring decades of experience in the legal profession and a strong commitment to public service.We look forward to working with both Senators Young and Braun for prompt confirmations of these extremely qualified nominees for their continued service to Indiana.\"\n\nMr. Myers was raised in Indianapolis and received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2008, his M.A. from the George Washington University in 2005, and his B.A. from Stanford University in 2003.Heiscurrentlyserving asan Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, where he has served since 2014. Since 2018, Mr. Myers has worked in the District of Maryland's National Security and Cybercrime Section, serving as Cybercrime Counsel for the District. From 2011 through 2014, Mr. Myerspreviouslyserved as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. As a federal prosecutor, he has led investigations, prosecutions, and appeals of a wide variety of federal offenses, with a focus on technology-facilitated crime, including cybercrimes, national security offenses, child exploitation, fraud, public corruption, violent crimes, and sex trafficking.\n\nMr. Clifford D. Johnson served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana from 1986 until 2020. Mr. Johnson held numerous positions during his tenure, including as the First Assistant United States Attorney from 2010 to 2020, and as the Acting United States Attorney for several months in 2017. Before joining the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Indiana in 1986, Mr. Johnson was a Trial Attorney in the Employment Litigation Section of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C. from 1980 to 1985. Mr. Johnson received his J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School in 1980 and his B.A. from Valparaiso University in 1976. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Johnson has had extensive management experience at the Northern District office, in addition to his years of practice in civil and criminal cases, including employment discrimination, criminal civil rights violations, and involvement in violent crime reduction initiatives.\n\n\"We are extremely proud that these hard-working Hoosiers have been nominated to fill these extremely important positions in our judicial system,\" added Reps. Carson and Mrvan.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/carson-mrvan-statement-indiana-us-attorney-nominations-0", "Carson, Mrvan Statement on Indiana U.S. Attorney Nominations", "2021-07-26", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), the Dean of the Indiana Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01) released the following statement after President Biden nominated Zachary Myers to serve as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and Clifford Johnson to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana. The two lawmakers formally recommended them for these vital roles.\n\n\u201cWe thank President Biden for taking the delegation\u2019s recommendation and nominating these two exemplary public servants to help lead the justice system in our state,\u201d said Reps. Carson and Mrvan. \u201cZachary Myers and Clifford Johnson bring decades of experience in the legal profession and a strong commitment to public service. We look forward to working with both Senators Young and Braun for prompt confirmations of these extremely qualified nominees for their continued service to Indiana.\u201d\n\nMr. Myers was raised in Indianapolis and received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2008, his M.A. from the George Washington University in 2005, and his B.A. from Stanford University in 2003. He is currently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, where he has served since 2014. Since 2018, Mr. Myers has worked in the District of Maryland\u2019s National Security and Cybercrime Section, serving as Cybercrime Counsel for the District. From 2011 through 2014, Mr. Myers previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. As a federal prosecutor, he has led investigations, prosecutions, and appeals of a wide variety of federal offenses, with a focus on technology-facilitated crime, including cybercrimes, national security offenses, child exploitation, fraud, public corruption, violent crimes, and sex trafficking.\n\nMr. Clifford D. Johnson served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office for the Northern District of Indiana from 1986 until 2020. Mr. Johnson held numerous positions during his tenure, including as the First Assistant United States Attorney from 2010 to 2020, and as the Acting United States Attorney for several months in 2017. Before joining the United States Attorney\u2019s Office in the Northern District of Indiana in 1986, Mr. Johnson was a Trial Attorney in the Employment Litigation Section of the Department of Justice\u2019s Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C. from 1980 to 1985. Mr. Johnson received his J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School in 1980 and his B.A. from Valparaiso University in 1976. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Johnson has had extensive management experience at the Northern District office, in addition to his years of practice in civil and criminal cases, including employment discrimination, criminal civil rights violations, and involvement in violent crime reduction initiatives.\n\n\u201cWe are extremely proud that these hard-working Hoosiers have been nominated to fill these extremely important positions in our judicial system,\u201d added Reps. Carson and Mrvan.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=183", "Baird Leads Bipartisan Effort to Promote Innovation", "2021-07-22", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 This week, Congressman Jim Baird and Reps. Susan Wild, Jamaal Bowman, and Anthony Gonzalez introduced the Regional Innovation Act of 2021 to support regional innovation hubs.\n\n\u201cIn order to strengthen America\u2019s status as a world leader in innovation, we must invest in the future and eliminate economic roadblocks that stand in the way of progress,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cIndiana is widely recognized as a center for innovation, and I am proud to work with my colleagues in a bipartisan effort to support Hoosiers and institutions across the country in their continued pursuit of ingenuity and advancement.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis bill would establish a new grant program within the Economic Development Association for regional innovation to create planning grants for innovation hubs and phase 1 and 2 awards to create innovation ecosystem hubs. These would exist as a consortium of state, local, and regional government educational institutions, non-profits, and venture-capitals to create regional innovation hubs around the country that improve geographical diversity and establishes DOE clean energy regional hubs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/spartz-serving-leader-mccarthys-advisory-team-cuba", "Spartz is Serving on Leader McCarthy\u2019s Advisory Team on Cuba", "2021-07-22", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the Advisory Team on Cuba sent a letter joined by 142 U.S. House Members and U.S. Senators to the member nations of the Organization of American States and the European Union, as well as to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging them to stand up to \u201cdecades of tyranny, oppression, and economic devastation because of communist rule\u201d in Cuba.\n\nLast week, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy appointed Congresswoman Spartz (R-Ind.) to the Advisory Team on Cuba. The group advises House Republicans on the ongoing freedom protests, and is working on developing policies to ensure that the United States stands in solidarity with the Cuban freedom movement.\n\n\u201cWhat\u2019s happening in Cuba should remind us how destructive communist and socialist ideologies are. Our country has always been a beacon of freedom to the world,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cI look forward to working with my colleagues to help the people of Cuba in their pursuit of freedoms and rights.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-opening-statement-technology-modernization-subcommittee-hearing-ehrm", "Mrvan Opening Statement for Technology Modernization Subcommittee Hearing on EHRM", "2021-07-21", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Rep. Frank J. Mrvan convened his first in-person hearing today as the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. The hearing is entitled Moving Forward: Evaluating Next Steps for the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program.\n\nA video of the hearing is available here and the text of the opening statement as prepared for delivery is below.\n\n\"Good afternoon and welcome to our first in-person Subcommittee event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we meet to discuss the status of the Department of Veterans Affairs $16 billion Electronic Health Record Modernization program, and the recently announced changes to its deployment and governance structures.\n\n\"In March of this year, Secretary McDonough informed Congress that he was pausing the roll-out of EHRM and conducting a top-to-bottom strategic review of the program. We received an initial report from that review last week. I must say that while the report proposes some bold changes, it raises more questions than it answers. I was hoping to have the Secretary here today to explain the new path forward for EHRM, but unfortunately, he was unable to join us. I am hopeful that Doctors Clancy and Matthews can shed some light on VA\u2019s plans in his absence.\n\n\"Dr. Clancy, I want to sincerely thank you for your leadership as the Acting Deputy Secretary over the last seven months. Your passion for VA and our veterans is obvious and commendable. I would also like to congratulate the new Deputy Secretary, Mr. Donald Remy, who was sworn in earlier this week. I look forward to meeting with him in the near future and working together to ensure that the EHRM program is a success.\n\n\"Since our last hearing on this program, in April, there have been three rather concerning reports from VA\u2019s Inspector General. One of the IG reports discusses how VA and Cerner failed to provide sufficient training to the employees at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane. Staff have indicated that the training they received was more focused on pushing buttons, rather than any real understanding of how to operate the new system. I expect to hear today how VA intends to improve the training before this program is deployed to any other facilities.\n\n\"This report also highlights how VA failed the employees of Mann-Grandstaff and its associated clinics. I want to applaud and thank the front-line leaders and staff at those facilities. It is because of their heroic efforts, in truly unheard-of circumstances, that no veterans were harmed during this transition. We are all grateful for their hard work and dedication. Without them we would be having a very different conversation today.\n\n\"The two other reports highlight VA\u2019s failure to conduct a reliable life cycle cost estimate for the program. Specifically, they cite the costs of modernizing VA\u2019s physical infrastructure and IT infrastructure. I am aware that many of these costs are not a direct result of VA\u2019s modernization effort. They are more of a symptom of decades worth of neglected infrastructure. However, you can\u2019t put a modern EHR on an aging IT infrastructure, and you can\u2019t update IT infrastructure in an aging VA facility without making improvements. These issues must be addressed and the costs must be accounted for as part of the EHRM project.\n\n\"Secretary McDonough testified before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee last week that VA is working to develop a more reliable cost estimate. I support these efforts. Congress, our veterans, and the American people deserve a full accounting of these costs.\n\n\"To ensure accounting transparency, I plan to introduce the \u2018\u2018VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021.\u201d This bill mandates complete accounting and reporting of all expenses related to the EHRM project, including infrastructure costs and consultants.\n\n\"I thank all the witnesses for appearing today and for your work on this incredibly important project, and I look forward to hearing your testimony.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartz-appointed-affordability-subcommittee-health-care-task-force", "Rep. Spartz Appointed to Affordability Subcommittee of Health Care Task Force", "2021-07-20", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) has been appointed to serve alongside Reps. Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Rick Allen (GA-12) on the Affordability Subcommittee of the Healthy Future Task Force. This subcommittee will explore value-based solutions to lower health care costs for Americans.\n\n\u201cWe need to deliver real policies to improve health care affordability and value. I worked on these important issues for Hoosiers at the Statehouse, and I look forward to developing meaningful solutions in Congress,\u201d said Rep. Spartz.\n\nThe Task Force is chaired by Reps. Devin Nunes (CA-22) and Brett Guthrie (KY-02).\n\n\u201cThe Healthy Future Task Force is taking action to modernize, personalize, and improve health care for all Americans. These five new Republican subcommittees are developing real solutions to empower patients, lower costs, and expand choices and treatments for a healthier America. We will also strengthen U.S. medical production to reduce our dependence on other countries and the Chinese Communist Party for medical supplies. Americans deserve better than Democrats\u2019 ineffective, one-size-fits-all, government-run health care system,\u201d said Reps. Guthrie and Nunes.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=181", "Baird Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Year-Round E-15 Sales", "2021-07-16", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined a bipartisan group of Congressional biofuels leaders as an original co-sponsor to H.R. 4410 \u2013 the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act. This piece of critical legislation for Rural America allows for the year-round sale of low-carbon E15 fuel blends following a Washington D.C. circuit court\u2019s decision to block a rule by President Trump\u2019s Administration that allowed these sales.\n\n\u201cE15 is a high-quality fuel that provides drivers a higher octane at a lower cost; while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and boosting demand for American corn instead of foreign oil,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cThis decision is a blow to Hoosier farmers and the American driver \u2013 we must stand up to EPA bureaucrats in supporting low carbon fuels that give consumers choice and build demand for Indiana corn. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in in this important effort.\u201d\n\nAs a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Biofuels Caucus, Congressman Baird is a leading voice for agricultural biofuels and champions the beneficial impacts they have on climate change mitigation, vehicle performance, and the financial stability of West Central Indiana communities and farmers.\n\nBackground:\n\nE15 is a gasoline-based fuel blended with up to 15 percent of ethanol made by distilling Indiana-grown field corn. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the evaporative emissions (Reid Vapor Pressure or \u201cRVP\u201d) of auto fuels under the Clean Air Act; though a 1992 amendment to the act allowed for a 1-pound variance in the pressure of fuels blended with up to 10 percent ethanol, it does not account for higher blends. After years of unwillingness by EPA bureaucrats to make the needed changes to the Act, President Trump directed a rulemaking in 2019 to extend this pressure variance to E15 \u2013 a July 2, District of Columbia circuit court ruling overturned this action. H.R. 4410 \u2013 the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act would fix this regulatory quagmire once and for all by amending the Clean Air Act to insert the words \u201cor more\u201d to the 10% blend waiver.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=179", "Congressman Baird Helps House Committee on Agriculture Unanimously Pass the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act", "2021-07-15", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Baird released the following statement after the unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act:\n\n\u201cOver the last year, we\u2019ve seen the harmful impact the digital divide has had on thousands of Hoosiers and Americans across the country living in rural communities,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cMy colleagues and I on the House Committee on Agriculture recognize how essential reliable connectivity is for our farmers, and we agree that Congress must act swiftly to bridge the gap that persists among rural and urban communities. Yesterday\u2019s unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act is a big win that prioritizes our rural communities by making a historic investment in rural broadband that will help us achieve our goal of delivering high speed and reliable broadband to all Americans.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=180", "Congressman Baird Continues to Fight for the Unborn as House Democrats Roll Back Bipartisan Protections", "2021-07-15", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Jim Baird released the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved the FY2022 LHHS bill excluding the Hyde Amendment on a partisan basis.\n\n\u201cFor over 40 years, the Hyde Amendment has saved millions of lives from abortions and has rightfully earned the support of every president since Jimmy Carter, until now,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cTaking the life of an unborn child is simply unconscionable and pursuing legislation that forces taxpayers to subsidize abortions when the majority of them do not support that effort is unacceptable. Even as Democrats attempt to roll back historically bipartisan protections for the unborn, as a proud pro-life advocate, I remain committed to fighting for the most vulnerable among us.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-projects-totaling-45-million-included-house-appropriations-measures", "Mrvan Projects Totaling $45 Million Included in House Appropriations Measures", "2021-07-15", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Earlier this week, four House Appropriations Subcommittees approved their Fiscal Year 2022 measures that include $45 million investment in projects for Northwest Indiana that were requested by Congressman Frank J. Mrvan.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cI am grateful for all of the leaders on the House Appropriations Committee for including these vital projects for Northwest Indiana in their Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations measures. As federal legislators, we have a responsibility to advocate for our district, and I appreciate that a transparent process was established for all Members to be able to include eligible projects in appropriations legislation. These projects will create more opportunities for economic progress and good-paying jobs in Northwest Indiana, as well as improve our environment, public safety, and quality of life. I look forward to continuing to work with all of my colleagues to enact these measures and build on our momentum to create an economy that works for everyone.\u201d\n\nThe measures are now referred to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration, and must also be approved by the House and conferenced with the Senate companion measures before being signed into law.\n\nCongressman Mrvan\u2019s projects included in the appropriations measures are specified below.\n\n$10,000,000 - Environmental Infrastructure - Calumet Region\n\nFunding allocated for Environmental Infrastructure - Calumet Region enhances the partnerships between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the communities in Lake and Porter Counties to address critical water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater sewer infrastructure improvements designed to alleviate deteriorated conditions, increase the efficacy of existing systems, and improve water quality impacts.\n\n$18,395,000 - Confined Disposal Facility - Indiana Harbor\n\nFunding allocated supports the planned Phase II construction of the Indiana Harbor Confined Disposal Facility (CDF), which contains the backlog and annual maintenance navigational dredging.\n\n$1,561,000 - Burns Waterway Harbor\n\nFunding for Burns Waterway Harbor will support the operation and maintenance of existing structures in the federal harbor, including dredging the harbor and stone placement along the breakwater. Burns Waterway Harbor facilitates $233.9 million in business revenue and 949 direct jobs, and the commodities handled through the harbor support $15 billion in business revenue and 81,076 jobs.\n\n$8,196,000 - Indiana Harbor\n\nFunding will support operations and maintenance activities in the federal harbor and as associated with the operations and maintenance of the Indiana Harbor CDF.\n\n$2,700,000 - Indiana Shoreline\n\nFunding will be provided to the USACE to assist with the shoreline restoration within the Indiana Dunes National Park and protect this incredible economic asset and environmental resource for Northwest Indiana from erosion.\n\n$500,000 - Gary Police Department - Technology Upgrades\n\nThis funding will assist the Gary Police Department to obtain additional laptops and mobile data terminals, to ensure each officer possesses an individual unit, and automatic license plate readers that will assist officers in their ability to protect the community.\n\n$2,000,000 - Gary/Chicago International Airport - Equipment Acquisition\n\nThis funding will provide for the acquisition of up to four snow removal and/or emergency services vehicles, which will support more reliable and efficient responses to snow removal and preparation for unforeseen events. The new equipment will also reduce the Airport\u2019s annual maintenance expenses that are incurred from maintaining old equipment.\n\n$682,000 - Marquette Greenway Trail\n\nFunding allocated will support Gary\u2019s efforts to address the gap in the Marquette Greenway Trail, from Bridge Street east to the Gary/Hammond municipal border. Work to complete this trail segment will provide a safer and more equitable non-motorized transportation network, and also provide more opportunities for recreation, fitness, and connectivity to regional parks and natural areas.\n\n$225,000 - University of St. Francis, Crown Point Campus - Instructional Lab Upgrades\n\nFunding for this project will support the purchase and acquisition of lab equipment and supplies for the new Nursing Simulation Lab and Ultrasound Lab facility. The Crown Point Campus provides residents an opportunity to earn a degree in a field with high job prospects and salary, and this equipment supports efforts to create a strong pool of trained medical technologists to serve the region\u2019s health needs.\n\n$1,200,000 - Ivy Tech Community College, Lake County Campus - To the Finish Line Initiative\n\nThe Lake County Campus of Ivy Tech Community College\u2019s To the Finish Line Initiative is a comprehensive academic and holistic student support model designed to increase the number of students who achieve a credential to secure employment in high-demand job industries.\n\nFor additional information on the appropriations measures, click here, and for additional information on Congressman Mrvan\u2019s requests, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=178", "Congressman Baird Issues Reminders for International Travel", "2021-07-14", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Jim Baird issued reminders to constituents who are planning to travel internationally.\n\n\u201cAs pandemic-related travel restrictions are lifted, many Hoosiers are taking the opportunity to travel internationally,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cMy office provides a variety of resources for constituents and we strive to make these resources as convenient and accessible as possible.\u201d\n\nAs you prepare for your trip, you should be aware of several important resources offered by the Department of State and Congressman Baird\u2019s office.\n\n1. Check your passport. It is important to ensure that your passport is up to date before you travel. Passport renewals with the U.S. Department of State can take up to 18 weeks, so it is crucial to prepare for this in advance.\n\n2. Utilize the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Through this free program, travelers can receive updates from the U.S. Embassy about safety conditions in their destination country and stay connected with Embassy officials in case of an emergency.\n\n3. Visit the Department of State\u2019s website for travel information. The Department of State\u2019s website offers numerous resources for travelers including health and safety information, travel advisories, and more.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartz-congressional-offices-carmel-and-anderson-fully-open", "Rep. Spartz: Congressional Offices in Carmel and Anderson Fully Open", "2021-07-09", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) has two district offices fully open to serve the public. The southwest office is located in Carmel at 216 West Main Street (next to the Monon Trail), and the northeast office is located in downtown Anderson at 1119 Meridian Street.\n\nThe Congresswoman\u2019s staff also regularly holds community office hours in seven Indiana communities. The times and locations are posted online at https://spartz.house.gov/about/our-district.\n\n\u201cOur district outreach and constituent services are extremely important to me to serve the 5th District well,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cI encourage anyone who needs assistance on federal issues or would like to share some ideas or concerns to stop by or call our offices anytime.\u201d\n\nSouthwest District Office:\n\n216 West Main Street\n\nCarmel, IN 46032\n\n317-848-0201\n\nNortheast District Office:\n\n1119 Meridian Street, Suite 200\n\nAnderson, IN 46016\n\n765-639-0671\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-mrvan-takano-announce-committee-hearing-vas-ehrm-progress-following-0", "Chairman Mrvan, Takano Announce Committee Hearing on VA\u2019s EHRM Progress Following IG Reports", "2021-07-08", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Chairman Frank J. Mrvan (D-Ind.) and Full Committee Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statements after the release of two Inspector General reports on VA\u2019s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program entitled \u201cUnreliable Information Technology Infrastructure Cost Estimates for the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program\u201d and \u201cTraining Deficiencies with VA\u2019s New Electronic Health Record System at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.\u201d The pair also announced an upcoming Subcommittee hearing diving into VA\u2019s EHRM progress and these reports on July 21, 2021, and have invited Secretary McDonough to attend.\n\n\u201cBased on these reports and my previous conversations with VA, I continue to have serious concerns about the management of the EHRM program--including the lack of clarity around life-cycle costs, failures in staff training, and inadequate change management practices,\u201d said Chairman Mrvan. \u201cOur Subcommittee hearing later this month will aim to better understand the current status of the project, the changes that must be made, and VA\u2019s plan to move forward to ensure that all veterans can access the care they need. We look forward to Secretary McDonough\u2019s response and testimony on these significant issues.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is clear from these reports that the cost estimate for VA\u2019s EHRM project was vastly underestimated by the previous administration and that there are significant failures with the current staff training program,\u201d said Chairman Takano. \u201cI appreciate the work of the Inspector General in identifying these issues, and I\u2019m grateful that VA has acknowledged them and plans to offer our Committee greater transparency. I echo the concerns from Subcommittee Chairman Mrvan and look forward to hearing from Secretary McDonough at our upcoming hearing. I also want to thank the dedicated frontline personnel at the Mann-Grandstaff Medical Center who have continued to ensure veterans get the best possible care while the department carries out a major IT transformation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-accepting-applications-military-academies", "Congresswoman Spartz Accepting Applications for Military Academies", "2021-07-06", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) is accepting applications for 2021 military academy nominations for the class of 2026.\n\n\u201cIt is a privilege to nominate extraordinary students in Indiana\u2019s fifth congressional district to our world class military service academies,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cI\u2019m eager to see many of our district\u2019s best and brightest step forward and be considered for these prestigious positions.\u201d\n\nEach year, members of Congress have the ability to nominate students to attend four of the five military academies: the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Members can nominate up to ten individuals from their district for each academy vacancy.\n\nTo be considered for a nomination, applicants:\n\n\u2022 Must be a United States citizen and legal resident of the fifth congressional district;\n\n\u2022 Must be at least 17 years old but not yet 23 years old; and\n\n\u2022 Unmarried, without child, and under no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.\n\nApplications must be filed out online at https://spartz.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations and submitted to SpartzAcademyNominations@mail.house.gov.\n\nApplications must be received no later than Friday, October 15, 2021, for those interested in entering one of the service academies for the class of 2026. Late applications will not be considered.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-opening-statement-technology-modernization-subcommittee-hearing-0", "Mrvan Opening Statement for Technology Modernization Subcommittee Hearing on Information Technology Budget", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Rep. Frank J. Mrvan convened a hearing today as the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization entitled Review of the Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Veterans Affairs Information Technology (IT) Budget.\n\nA video of the hearing is available here and the text of the opening statement as prepared for delivery is below.\n\n\"Today, the Subcommittee will be reviewing the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 Fiscal Year 2022 Information Technology budget request. Following our very productive full committee hearing, I feel that it is important for this subcommittee to take a deeper dive on IT spending.\n\n\"According to the Office of Management and Budget, VA spends more on IT than any federal agency other than the Department of Defense. I want to ensure that VA has proper management and acquisition controls to ensure they are making the most of their investment.\n\n\"For FY22, VA requested a ten percent overall increase in funding from FY21 enacted levels, and a nine percent increase in discretionary funding. Despite these large increases, funding for information technology decreased. VA plans to supplement this request with funds from the \u201cRecurring Expenses Transformational Fund.\u201d I am concerned that the modernization of IT assets and the critical upgrade of VA\u2019s financial system are not included in the base budget request. The transformation fund is an excellent supplement, but funding levels fluctuate on a yearly basis.\n\n\"As the Government Accountability Office will testify, VA has struggled to successfully manage IT programs. In 2015, VA\u2019s management of IT acquisitions and operations were added to their high-risk series and remain there. The department is now going through its third effort to modernize VA\u2019s financial management system, which is a 35-year-old unsupported legacy system. The Electronic Health Record Modernization Program has been preceded by three unsuccessful modernization attempts over the past 20 years. I am very concerned about the management and budgeting for these programs. VA is reliant on IT to serve and care for veterans and it is my goal to ensure the mistakes of the past are not repeated.\n\n\"In May, the Subcommittee held a hearing to examine VA\u2019s cybersecurity efforts. For good reason, the Subcommittee is concerned about VA\u2019s ability to protect the information of veterans as well as its ability to ensure there are no disruptions in service.\n\n\"Among 19 major agencies and departments, VA ranks fifth lowest in cybersecurity funding. This is despite spending more on IT than any department other than DoD.\n\n\"At the full committee hearing with the Secretary, I discussed my concerns with the lack of discretionary spending on cybersecurity. I intend to continue pursuing this issue.\n\n\"I look forward to hearing from our VA witnesses about the Department\u2019s IT funding priorities. I\u2019m interested in hearing whether this budget request will be sufficient to continue modernizing aging IT systems, and funding cybersecurity requirements. We will also hear from GAO who has performed substantive work with VA on IT, cyber, and acquisition management.\n\n\"I thank the witnesses for being here, and I look forward to their testimony.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-transportation-projects-included-house-approved-legislation", "Mrvan Transportation Projects Included in House Approved Legislation", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced today that his requested transportation infrastructure projects have been included in legislation approved by the full House today.\n\nThe House approved H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, by a vote of 221 to 201. This legislation reauthorizes surface transportation programs and directs federal investments in roads, bridges, transit, rail, drinking water, and wastewater. The measure includes the projects listed below that were requested by Congressman Mrvan.\n\nImportantly, H.R. 3684 expands and strengthens Buy America requirements. Specifically, the measure extends Buy America requirements to include all construction materials and requires a public comment period and detailed justification for any waiver request.\n\nFurther, the measure includes provisions that aim to address the impact of blocked crossings on emergency service response times and safety. For example, the measure prohibits stopped freight trains from blocking public crossings for more than ten minutes, while allowing for commonsense exemptions. H.R. 3684 also authorizes the Department of Transportation to impose penalties for crossings that are repeatedly blocked.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cThere is a great need in our nation to build on the momentum of moving past the health pandemic and investing in vital infrastructure projects. I appreciate that the House has taken action today to help create jobs and grow our economy, and that this legislation includes direct, much needed investments in Northwest Indiana. I strongly encourage my Senate colleagues to consider this pressing legislation as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nThe projects requested by Congressman Mrvan and their funding amounts are listed below:\n\n$1,500,000 - Added Travel Lanes at 45th Avenue in Unincorporated Lake County\n\nThe Added Travel Lanes at 45th Avenue project provides for widening and improvements to 45th Avenue, from Colfax Avenue to Whitcomb Street. The current conditions of this roadway segment are substandard with limited shoulder width and no sidewalks. Several traffic safety issues result due to the lack of a dedicated turn lane; pedestrian safety is compromised due to the lack of sidewalks. Construction of this segment will provide a safe arterial east/west Lake County corridor that aligns with improvements previously made.\n\n$2,000,000 - Central Avenue Road Reconstruction in Portage\n\nCurrently, Central Avenue in Portage, Indiana, exists as one through-lane in each direction and lacks appropriate shoulders, curbs and gutters, and limited sidewalks, creating vehicular and pedestrian safety hazards. The proposed road reconstruction at Central Avenue, from the Lake/Porter County Line to Willowcreek Road, will address inadequate safety conditions, deteriorated and outdated infrastructure along Central Avenue, reduce congestion along the corridor, and address stormwater drainage issues. The existing roadway does not meet INDOT design standards, specifically in regard to sight distances and roadway width. Central Avenue provides an east-west alternative to interstates and highways for traffic as it connects to communities west of Portage.\n\n$7,411,200 - Willowcreek Road Extension in unincorporated Porter County\n\nThe Willowcreek Road Extension will improve operational traffic flow along the corridors located in Porter County by providing an improved, north-south connector. The project will reduce travel delays caused by vehicular traffic, save more than 70 percent of vehicle hours traveled, relieve congestion, and improve system linkage along multiple corridors. Willowcreek Road north of CR 700 North provides access to Interstates 80, 94, Interstate 90/Indiana Toll Road, and U.S. Highway 6; extending Willowcreek Road south from CR 700 North to U.S. Highway 30 will increase access to these travel corridors.\n\n$8,100,000 - Kennedy Avenue Bridge Replacement in Highland and Hammond\n\nThe Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission aims to replace the existing four-lane bridge along Kennedy Avenue, which spans the Little Calumet River, to meet INDOT standards and specifications. The current Kennedy Avenue Bridge is positioned lower compared to federal levees built within the river corridor; in anticipation of flood events, vehicular access is interrupted as the bridge is sandbagged to complete the line of protection. When access to the bridge is prohibited, traffic is rerouted to nearby Indianapolis Boulevard and Cline Avenue, which are both heavily traveled roadways, contributing to increased traffic congestion. Replacing and raising the bridge eliminates the necessity of preventing north/south traffic movement between Highland and Hammond on Kennedy Avenue in that instance, improves water flow under the bridge, and reduces the potential for flooding in nearby communities.\n\nFor additional information on the INVEST in America Act, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/braun-young-hollingsworth-spartz-bucshon-pence-walorski-baird-and-banks-blast", "Braun, Young, Hollingsworth, Spartz, Bucshon, Pence, Walorski, Baird, and Banks blast Biden administration for revoking Indiana\u2019s Gateway to Work program", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CARMEL, Ind. - Senator Mike Braun, Senator Todd Young, Representative Trey Hollingsworth, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, Congressman Larry Bucshon, Representative Greg Pence, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, Congressman Jim Baird, and Representative Jim Banks today sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra expressing their disapproval of the Biden administration\u2019s decision to revoke the Gateway to Work program, which would require certain able-bodied adult Healthy Indiana Plan members to report 20 hours of work, job training, volunteering, or school activities each month.\n\nExemptions to this community engagement requirement include students, pregnant women, the disabled, those over 60 or medically frail, and other reasons.\n\n\u201cWe write today to express our dismay that, under your watch, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) withdrew authorities enjoyed by the State of Indiana through its Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) that permit our state to determine appropriate work and community engagement requirements for its Medicaid recipients,\u201d Senators Braun, Young and Representatives Hollingsworth, Spartz, Bucshon, Pence, Walorski, Baird, and Banks write in their letter to Secretary Becerra.\n\nIndiana was granted a waiver by the Trump Administration to design programs that provide Medicaid enrollees with community engagement activities to improve their quality of life in the long-term. Similar \u2014 but not identical \u2014 requirements have been struck down in recent years in other states such as New Hampshire, Arkansas, and Kentucky, but by federal courts \u2014 not federal agency bureaucrats.\n\n\u201cIt is curious that HHS and CMS are curtailing the ability of our state to innovate in the best interest of Hoosiers, and resorting to fear tactics that paint a misleading impression that the Gateway to Work program will result in \u2018significant coverage losses and harm to beneficiaries.\u2019 This statement is far from the truth and ignores the extensive list of individuals exempt from participating in Gateway to Work, including students, pregnant women, the medically frail or incapacitated, caregivers, the disabled, those over 60, those with a Substance Use Disorder, TANF/SNAP recipients, and others.\u201d\n\nThe Indiana representatives note in their letter that Gateway to Work program is intended to put Hoosiers receiving Medicaid through the Healthy Indiana Plan on the path toward gainful employment:\n\n\u201cOur state has low unemployment, employers looking to hire, educational and training opportunities abound, and yet your agency is making decisions to curtail our state\u2019s ability to connect our Medicaid recipients to a network of community engagement that makes sense for Hoosiers.\u201d\n\nRead their full letter to Secretary Becerra here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=168", "Opening Statement: Ranking Member Baird Supply Chain Recovery and Resiliency: Small Producers and Local Agricultural Markets", "2021-06-30", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Ranking Member Jim Baird delivered the following statement at today\u2019s hearing called \u201cSupply Chain Recovery and Resiliency: Small Producers and Local Agricultural Markets.\u201d\n\n[As prepared for delivery]\n\nGood morning, and thank you Chair Plaskett for calling this hearing today. I am excited for our Subcommittee to come together for the first official hearing for this Congress. Chair Plaskett \u2013 I look forward to developing a fruitful relationship with you as we serve this Subcommittee and the very important role that its jurisdiction \u2013 especially biotechnology, research, and extension\u2013 plays in the current landscape of the American farm economy; particularly in regard to the sustainability of the industry, the profitability of producers, and the stability of our national food supply.\n\nTo members of the Subcommittee \u2013 thank you for committing to serve on this panel. I value your leadership and expertise and look forward to serving alongside each of you.\n\nI find today\u2019s topic to be of particular importance\u2014we are nearing the end of an indiscriminate pandemic that impacted every corner of our lives. The witnesses before us have an important story to tell, and like many of the hearings held thus far this Congress, their stories add to the narrative that we can do better to prepare for future emergencies. I thank our witnesses for their time and participation in today\u2019s discussion; of course I regret that we couldn\u2019t gather in person today, but I appreciate the work you put into preparing your thoughts, and look forward to hearing more about your operations and experiences.\n\nOur nation is home to a varied, yet immensely productive, agricultural industry. On one hand, we have a group of developed, larger farms that play a most critical role in the stability of our food supply chain. These operations leverage the efficiencies gained by economies of scale to provide our nation the cheapest, safest, and most abundant food supply the world has ever known, they bolster national security, and stabilize agricultural markets. On the other hand, we have a group of smaller producers, often passionately serving niche markets or in the beginning phases of their operations working to build markets and equity. Both of these groups represent American farmers. Both represent a crucial component of our nation\u2019s food supply chain and security. Both experience unique challenges that occasionally rely on policy solutions to improve.\n\nBeginning farmers in the United States face significant challenges in entering production. Those without prior experience, land to inherit, or large sums of capital, are presented with sometimes insurmountable difficulties to begin their operation, let alone to compete once established. These obstacles for small farmers significantly hinder the ability to bring younger generations into agriculture or to diversify our nation\u2019s agricultural production. I also think there is ample room to highlight how the Department can improve their outreach and engagement for those entering into agriculture.\n\nThrough today\u2019s discussion, I look forward to hearing more about these producers and how they overcome their myriad challenges, including those set on or aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. I also hope to hear how we as policy makers can better serve small or beginning farmers; what policies need work, where we can start over, how we ultimately can ensure that agriculture remains a highly desired industry.\n\nAs I said, I am excited about our work ahead, and sincerely look forward to today\u2019s testimony. Thank you again Madam Chair for calling this hearing. I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/leader-mccarthy-appoints-congresswoman-spartz-serve-health-care-policy-task", "Leader McCarthy Appoints Congresswoman Spartz to Serve on Health Care Policy Task Force", "2021-06-30", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy announced the formation of the Healthy Future Task Force, led by Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Devin Nunes (CA-22). Leader McCarthy appointed Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) to serve on this important task force, which will build on Republican health policy successes and craft a patient-focused agenda for the future.\n\n\"I appreciate Leader McCarthy appointing me to serve on the Healthy Future Task Force. I will work with my colleagues to put forth real, patient-focused solutions that will lower health care costs, increase competition and value in the marketplace, support healthier outcomes for patients, and spur innovation,\" said Rep. Victoria Spartz.\n\n\u201cWe would like to thank House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy for giving us the opportunity to put together solutions to modernize, personalize, and improve health care in the United States. Our goal is to bring together the best ideas that we can implement in order to make health care more affordable, promote innovation for new treatments, and increase health care choices for all Americans. Republicans are united in preventing Democrats\u2019 goal of a government takeover of health care, which will lead to fewer cures, less choices, and worse health care. We have a great team ready to get to work and listen to the American people to form a solution-based health care agenda,\u201d said Reps. Guthrie and Nunes.\n\nThe Healthy Future Task Force will listen, learn, and lead in developing the next chapter of the Republican's health care agenda, which will focus on:\n\nBreaking down barriers to help all Americans live healthier and longer\n\nIncreasing care choices\n\nExpanding the range of available providers\n\nEncouraging investment in new cures and therapies\n\nLowering the cost of health services\n\nProviding a strong safety net for the most vulnerable Americans\n\nProtecting access to care for all Americans\n\nEnsuring patients remain in control of their health care\n\nLeader McCarthy also appointed the following House Republicans to serve on the Task Force:\n\nTom Cole (OK-04)\n\nLarry Bucshon (IN-08)\n\nMorgan Griffith (VA-09)\n\nMike Kelly (PA-16)\n\nRichard Hudson (NC-08)\n\nBrad Wenstrup (OH-02)\n\nRick Allen (GA-12)\n\nBruce Westerman (AR-04)\n\nJim Banks (IN-03)\n\nKevin Hern (OK-01)\n\nJohn Joyce (PA-13)\n\nGreg Murphy (NC-03)\n\nBeth Van Duyne (TX-24)\n\nMariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02)\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=167", "Baird urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks Against U.S. Food System", "2021-06-29", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) led his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging accountability of foreign adversaries for recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and our food system, and to find a reasonable solution to prevent future attacks.\n\n\u201cRansomware of any kind poses a dangerous threat to key components of America\u2019s critical infrastructure, including our food supply system,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cAttacks on segments of our food supply chain can have a devastating and wide-ranging impact on our nation, which is why I am calling on the Biden Administration to recognize these attacks for what they truly are: egregious and legitimate threats to America\u2019s national security. The American people deserve to have confidence in our nation\u2019s ability to manage acts of hostility from outside influences, which is why chronic offenders like China and Russia must be held accountable.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the past several months, we have suffered multiple cyberattacks on our nation\u2019s critical infrastructure, held at ransom by foreign bad actors,\u201d said Congressman Bost. \u201cAs we continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that our food supply chains remain safe and secure. These attacks are a threat to our national security and our very way of life. We must hold these cyber terrorists accountable to their actions and ensure that these attacks end immediately.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur agriculture sector is critical infrastructure and it is vital to our national security that we safeguard our food supply,\u201d said Congressman Crawford. \u201cCyberattacks like the one experienced by JBS are increasing at an alarming rate. I urge the Biden Administration to investigate and take a strong stance against nations involved to ensure that these attacks stop.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the past few years, halting disruptions of our food supply chain have hearkened Americans\u2019 watchful eyes. From the ranch to the grocery store, very rarely has the significance of food security resonated across the entire agriculture industry at a time like it is now. There is no greater threat to national security than a threat to our food supply chain,\u201d said Congressman Lucas. \u201cAs cyberattacks are becoming more and more prevalent, we must address and protect America\u2019s critical infrastructure- whether it be our food, energy, or financial systems. Ensuring we build upon existing cyber capabilities and strengthening the cyber resiliency of our industries is critical to lessening the potential harm to America\u2019s economy and our daily lives. I implore President Biden and his Administration to work with Congress and across different agencies to better prepare and mitigate future attacks on our food supply chain and other critical infrastructure industries.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe JBS cyberattack exposed startling security vulnerabilities in our food supply chain,\u201d said Congressman Feenstra. \u201cThat is why President Biden must do more to protect our supply chain from national security threats and take necessary actions to hold bad actors accountable. A lackluster response by this administration will send the wrong message to adversaries around the world.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe cyberattack against JBS USA must be met with the same priority as an act of terrorism \u2013 because that\u2019s exactly what it was,\u201d said Congresswoman Fischbach. \u201cAny interruption to our food supply chain can have devastating consequences on our economy and national security, and it is incumbent on our government to do everything in its power to make clear to the world that there are severe consequences for such acts. Cyberattacks against the American people cannot and will not stand.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent cyberattack on JBS USA shows just how damaging it can be if our country doesn\u2019t send a strong message to foreign governments who attack us via ransomware,\u201d said Congressman Steube. \u201cDisruptions to our food supply chain are a national security risk as it puts our economy, health, and stability at risk. All nations who attempt to disrupt our supply chains need to be held accountable for their crimes.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent cyberattack on JBS USA underscores that food supply chain security is national security,\u201d said Congressman Jacobs. \u201cOur nation relies heavily on the sustained processing capacity of our producers - we cannot stand by as foreign adversaries continually allow for organized criminals to carry out cyber-attacks on our nation. I urge the Biden administration to take swift and proportional action to hold these bad actors accountable and ensure our critical infrastructure is protected from future attacks.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent JBS Pork ransomware attack should be yet another wake-up call to the Biden Administration,\u201d said Congresswoman Hinson. \u201cThis attack on our food supply chain, in addition to other recent cyberattacks, poses a serious and growing threat to our national security that must be proactively addressed. We shouldn\u2019t just wait for the next attack\u2014we have to put our adversaries on notice that any attempt to undermine the U.S. will not be tolerated.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I have closely watched the recent cyberattacks that targeted JBS facilities across the country, including in my hometown of Ottumwa. Agriculture is one of the strongest drivers of Iowa\u2019s economy and threats like these are a real danger to the agricultural supply chain that affects farmers, producers, distributors, and consumers,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. \u201cAs the former Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I have seen how critical cybersecurity is in protecting private health data, contact tracing, and keeping our hospitals and clinics up and running to serve our communities. It is incumbent upon all of us to take cybersecurity seriously and invest in increasing our cybersecurity infrastructure.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s commitment to national security ought not to end where cyberspace begins,\u201d said Congressman Cawthorn. \u201cIn today\u2019s modern landscape, cybersecurity represents the front line of an emerging battlefield. This administration must do better, and I join my colleagues in calling for urgent action from the Biden Administration to shore up American industries from the threat of cyber-attack.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nJBS USA is America\u2019s largest meatpacker. Over Memorial Day weekend they were hacked with a ransomware attack that shut down the company\u2019s operations across North America until they paid the Russian hacking group REvil a ransom of $11 million. Just like the similar recent attack on the Colonia Pipeline, NYC Subway system, and countless hospital systems across the country, these attacks on America\u2019s essential infrastructure are unacceptable attacks on our national security, and President Biden must hold these adversaries accountable.\n\nThese attacks have the ability to collapse markets, stir panic amongst Americans, and to steal intellectual property or sensitive information. When unchecked by the nations they emanate from, these attacks are thinly vailed acts of aggression by our adversaries seeking to weaken our economy, create civil unrest, and corrupt our critical infrastructure. These attacks on our food system have a particular ability to incite these tendencies and have a long-lasting distorting impact on agricultural markets, and our food security.\n\nThe stability of the U.S. domestic food system is critical, not only as a foundation of the American economy and a means to avoid the devastations of famine, but also as a necessary tool in resourcing the nutritional needs of our citizenry and military personnel. As the Biden Administration and the federal government continue to investigate and respond to this attack, it\u2019s critical that they recognize any future attacks on segments of the food supply chain as the national security threats they really are.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-introduces-bill-crack-down-global-white-supremacist-threats", "Rep. Carson Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Global White Supremacist Threats", "2021-06-23", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN) has introduced legislation that will help uncover threats to our national security from white supremacist groups in America and around the globe. Carson is a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and chairs the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence and Counterproliferation (C3).\n\nH.R. 4038 addresses intelligence gaps and sharpens America's focus on transnational white supremacist extremist threats. Specifically, this bill will improve federal intelligence agencies' ability to prioritize white supremacist extremist threats, including ties to international groups. It mandates that the National Counterterrorism Center \u2013 alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security \u2013 explores and analyzes more thoroughly the ideology and objectives driving white supremacist groups with transnational connections, including their leadership and operational structure. This bill builds on previous work done by a number of congressional committees, including HPSCI's Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) over the past several years.\n\n\"Extremist white supremacist groups are one of the biggest threats to our security here in America and around the globe,\" said Congressman Carson. \"This dangerous ideology has inspired countless acts of terrorism, yet our intelligence community isn't doing enough to prevent this growing crisis. As the Chairman of the Counterterrorism Subcommittee and a former law enforcement officer, I have been sounding the alarm about white supremacist threats for many years. Through this legislation, we can finally take the necessary steps to adequately study this growing global movement, and create a better plan to stop it. I am honored to have support in this effort from congressional colleagues, including House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, and esteemed civil rights organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League. I will continue working with all stakeholders to get this bill passed and make our world a safer place.\"\n\n\"White supremacy and the terrorism inspired by that bigotry have increasingly emerged as one of the greatest risks to our country, fueling a frightening increase in hate crimes against Black, Brown, and Indigenous individuals, the Jewish community, and more,\" said Chairman Adam Schiff. \"Policy makers need much better data and analysis on the transnational nature of white supremacist extremist threats and how foreign white supremacy groups may be influencing, funding, or otherwise supporting violent actions at home. We cannot fully address these threats without a thorough, comprehensive, and extensive understanding of the risks, which is why I am pleased to support Congressman Carson's legislation and efforts to keep America safe from the scourge of white supremacy.\"\n\n\"We cannot adequately counter the white supremacist threat until we understand it better,\" said Jonathan Greenblatt of ADL (Anti-Defamation League). \"This critical review of the threat will help better prepare the government with better information to address the threat. That Representative Carson would include civil liberties oversight and public reporting is indicative of a careful process where civil liberties and transparency are seen as supportive of \u2013 rather than barriers to \u2013 national security. I thank Rep. Carson for his leadership and I hope the House will consider this bill soon.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-spartz-and-garcias-elder-abuse-protection-act-passes-house", "Representatives Spartz and Garcia's Elder Abuse Protection Act Passes the House", "2021-06-23", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Led by Representatives Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas), H.R. 2922, the Elder Abuse Protection Act, passed in the House of Representatives today.\n\n\u201cI am very happy to see that the House can come together on an issue important to our seniors and pass bipartisan legislation. I am proud to co-lead this important initiative,\" said Rep. Spartz.\n\nThe bill makes permanent the Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. The EJI will focus on criminal enforcement and public engagement efforts to combat abuse, neglect, and financial fraud scams that target the elderly. The bill also makes permanent a hotline to address calls from the public concerning elder abuse and elder justice. The National Elder Fraud Hotline can currently be reached at 1-833\u2013FRAUD\u201311 or 1-833\u2013372\u20138311.\n\nBackground on the Legislation\n\nThe EJI was established by the Trump Administration. Through this initiative, the Trump Administration charged nearly 1,000 defendants with fraud \u2013 totaling over $2.2 billion.\n\nThe Elder Abuse Protection Act is endorsed by the Center for Medicare Advocacy; Social Security Works, Elder Justice Coalition; National Council on Aging; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.\n\nH.R. 2922 now goes to the U.S. Senate where it awaits further action. The full bill text is available online.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=166", "Reps. Baird, Stevens Introduce Bill to Bolster Small Business Innovation and Technology Programs", "2021-06-22", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) re-introduced the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2021, which will update and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.\n\n\u201cEnsuring small businesses have up-to-date and efficient resources that encourage them to take calculated risks in pursuit of innovative advancements is critical to promoting American ingenuity,\u201d said Rep. Baird. \u201cBy strengthening and improving the SBIR and STTR programs that are vital to Hoosier small businesses and our nation, we can cultivate an environment that helps Main Street and our economy thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am thrilled to join my friend and colleague Congressman Jim Baird to introduce this bipartisan legislation to strengthen the SBIR and STTR programs,\u201d said Rep. Stevens. \u201cThese small business grant programs have helped entrepreneurs in Michigan pursue their big ideas and contribute to our thriving innovation economy. Small businesses in Michigan\u2019s 11th District have received millions through these programs to develop an amazing array of new technologies. The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act will make these programs even stronger by increasing accountability, prioritizing cybersecurity, and promoting diversity among grant award recipients.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe SBIR and STTR programs provide competitive funding opportunities encouraging small businesses to take risks and pursue innovative research for technology commercialization. To be eligible, the small business must be American owned with less than 500 employees and classified as a for-profit entity. Eleven Federal Agencies participate annually in the programs to fund research that meets their objectives.\n\nThis bill reinforces the requirement that the Small Business Association (SBA) give a comprehensive annual report of the SBIR and STTR programs to Congress and holds the Department of Defense (DoD) accountable to stimulate technological innovation. The bill also prioritizes the stimulation of manufacturing and cybersecurity in the United States, improves outreach in institutions serving minorities, and extends the flexibility given to agencies for innovative funding mechanisms under the SBIR and STTR programs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=165", "Rep. Baird Leads Resolution Honoring the 125th Anniversary of Indiana Veterans Home", "2021-06-15", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a resolution honoring the 125th anniversary of the Indiana Veterans Home.\n\n\u201cSince its inception, the Indiana Veterans Home has been a refuge for our heroes and their families, providing a standard of care worthy of their service to this nation,\u201d said Rep. Baird. \u201cFor 125 years, the Indiana Veterans Home has proudly and faithfully served our Hoosier Veterans, and I am honored to work with my colleagues and Senators Young and Braun to recognize their service.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor over a century, the Indiana Veterans Home has provided Hoosier veterans and their families with the care and service they have earned,\u201d said Senator Young. \u201cI am honored to join Senator Braun and Congressman Baird to honor the 125th anniversary of the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe men and women who serve our nation and defend our values deserve the best care possible,\u201d said Senator Braun. \u201cThe Indiana Veterans\u2019 Home has long been a cornerstone for veteran care in the Hoosier State and I am proud to recognize their 125 years of dedication to our military heroes and their families.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-spartz-continues-series-listening-sessions-across-district", "Congresswoman Spartz Continues Series of Listening Sessions Across the District", "2021-06-14", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. \u2013 U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) held listening sessions in Indianapolis, Zionsville, and Westfield this weekend.\n\nRep. Spartz provided an update on what is happening in Washington D.C., including her work on antitrust and Big Tech issues, a recent FBI oversight hearing, and the legislative process in Congress. Topics raised by the audience included healthcare, cybersecurity, election integrity, broadband access, education, proposed tax increases by the Biden administration, inflation concerns, infrastructure, border security, big tech powers, and government transparency.\n\n\"Thank you to everyone for participating in my listening sessions on Saturday,\" said Rep. Spartz. \"Getting feedback from my constituents, exchanging ideas, and updating you directly is very important for me to represent you well in Congress.\"\n\nIn addition to the past weekend's listening sessions, Rep. Spartz has hosted listening sessions in Arcadia, Carmel, Elwood, Fishers, Gas City and Noblesville.\n\nImage\n\nListening session in Pike Township Indianapolis\n\nImage\n\nListening session in Westfield\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mrvan-requested-transportation-projects-advance", "Mrvan Requested Transportation Projects Advance", "2021-06-11", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Frank J. Mrvan", "M001214", "mrvan.house.gov", "mrvan", "https://mrvan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced today that his requested transportation infrastructure projects have been included in legislation approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.\n\nSpecifically, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation reauthorizes surface transportation programs that direct federal investments in roads, bridges, transit, and rail, and includes the following projects requested by Congressman Mrvan.\n\n$1,500,000 - Added Travel Lanes at 45th Avenue in Unincorporated Lake County\n\nThe Added Travel Lanes at 45th Avenue project provides for widening and improvements to 45th Avenue, from Colfax Avenue to Whitcomb Street. The current conditions of this roadway segment are substandard with limited shoulder width and no sidewalks. Several traffic safety issues result due to the lack of a dedicated turn lane; pedestrian safety is compromised due to the lack of sidewalks. Construction of this segment will provide a safe arterial east/west Lake County corridor that aligns with improvements previously made.\n\n$2,000,000 - Central Avenue Road Reconstruction in Portage\n\nCurrently, Central Avenue in Portage, Indiana, exists as one through-lane in each direction and lacks appropriate shoulders, curbs and gutters, and limited sidewalks, creating vehicular and pedestrian safety hazards. The proposed road reconstruction at Central Avenue, from the Lake/Porter County Line to Willowcreek Road, will address inadequate safety conditions, deteriorated and outdated infrastructure along Central Avenue, reduce congestion along the corridor, and address stormwater drainage issues. The existing roadway does not meet INDOT design standards, specifically in regard to sight distances and roadway width. Central Avenue provides an east-west alternative to interstates and highways for traffic as it connects to communities west of Portage.\n\n$7,411,200 - Willowcreek Road Extension in unincorporated Porter County\n\nThe Willowcreek Road Extension will improve operational traffic flow along the corridors located in Porter County by providing an improved, north-south connector. The project will reduce travel delays caused by vehicular traffic, save more than 70 percent of vehicle hours traveled, relieve congestion, and improve system linkage along multiple corridors. Willowcreek Road north of CR 700 North provides access to Interstates 80, 94, Interstate 90/Indiana Toll Road, and U.S. Highway 6; extending Willowcreek Road south from CR 700 North to U.S. Highway 30 will increase access to these travel corridors.\n\n$8,100,000 - Kennedy Avenue Bridge Replacement in Highland and Hammond\n\nThe Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission aims to replace the existing four-lane bridge along Kennedy Avenue, which spans the Little Calumet River, to meet INDOT standards and specifications. The current Kennedy Avenue Bridge is positioned lower compared to federal levees built within the river corridor; in anticipation of flood events, vehicular access is interrupted as the bridge is sandbagged to complete the line of protection. When access to the bridge is prohibited, traffic is rerouted to nearby Indianapolis Boulevard and Cline Avenue, which are both heavily traveled roadways, contributing to increased traffic congestion. Replacing and raising the bridge eliminates the necessity of preventing north/south traffic movement between Highland and Hammond on Kennedy Avenue in that instance, improves water flow under the bridge, and reduces the potential for flooding in nearby communities.\n\nCongressman Mrvan stated, \u201cI appreciate the action by Chairman DeFazio and the members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to include these critical regional transportation infrastructure projects that will improve the quality of life for residents in Northwest Indiana and create more good-paying job opportunities. This is a team effort, and I am grateful to have the engagement of so many stakeholders in Northwest Indiana who assisted in identifying and ensuring the worthiness of these federal investments. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to approve this legislation by the full House as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nFor additional information on the INVEST in America Act, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartz-co-leads-bipartisan-bill-address-big-tech-and-other-monopoly-powers", "Rep. Spartz Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Address Big Tech and Other Monopoly Powers", "2021-06-11", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) joined Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Col.) in introducing the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act, which would update merger filing fees for the first time since 2001, reduce disparity in filing fees among small and large companies, and increase agency resources to efficiently and effectively address antitrust violations.\n\n\u201cCompetition and free markets are fundamental to our freedoms. Ever-increasing government regulations have created distortions and contributed to a rise in monopolies and oligopolies in many sectors of our economy,\u201d Rep. Spartz said. \u201cI am happy to co-lead the bipartisan Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act, which will provide improved resources for better enforcement of abuses of monopoly powers and shift the burden from taxpayers and smaller entities to larger companies demanding larger resource allocations.\u201d\n\nWhile the number of merger filings have significantly increased over the past two decades, premerger filing fees have not been changed in two decades. The current fee structure has created a fee schedule disproportionate to transaction sizes.\n\nTo ensure this legislation is a permanent solution to the outdated fee structure and not a one-time fix, the filing fees will be linked to increases in the Consumer Price Index going forward.\n\nThe bill text is available online.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-spartz-and-stevens-introduce-bipartisan-accounting-stem-pursuit-act", "Reps. Spartz and Stevens Introduce Bipartisan Accounting STEM Pursuit Act", "2021-06-11", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) introduced the bipartisan Accounting STEM Pursuit Act. This bill will help to establish the accounting profession as a valuable STEM career pathway and encourage diversity in the future of the accounting workforce.\n\n\u201cAs a CPA who worked in a variety of industries, taught accounting at college, and started my own businesses, I understand the importance of finance and accounting skills for our students \u2014 regardless of which endeavor they pursue in life,\u201d said Rep. Spartz (R-Ind.). \u201cI am happy to join Rep. Stevens in leading this bipartisan legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a founding Chair of the House Women in STEM Caucus, there are few issues in Congress that are more important to me than working to promote and advance STEM education pathways for our diverse next generation of leaders and innovators,'' said Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.). \u201cThis bipartisan bill will work to increase access to high-quality accounting education for K-12 students to improve career awareness and workforce diversity in the field. Our financial institutions and their consumers will benefit tremendously from a strengthened pipeline of talented workers of all backgrounds who are ready to meet the needs of our rapidly changing world.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe accounting profession has always been a leader in using and developing technology to make informed decisions, solve complex problems and improve the delivery of audit, finance and tax services. As the profession continues to apply advanced technology and technology-enabled techniques, it\u2019s never been a more exciting time to be an accounting professional,\" said Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Public Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.\n\nThis bill adds \u201cactivities to promote the development, implementation, and strengthening of programs to teach accounting\u201d to the list of allowable uses of grant funding under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program with a focus on increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers.\n\nThe bill text is available online.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-spartz-and-smith-introduce-bill-improve-federal-child-care-programs", "Reps. Spartz and Smith Introduce Bill to Improve Federal Child Care Programs", "2021-06-10", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) introduced the Increasing Access to Safe Child Care Facilities Act of 2021, which will give states greater flexibility to utilize available funds to improve and increase the availability of safe child care facilities, especially in rural areas.\n\nThis bill streamlines the uses of child care stabilization funds, ensuring more children have access to safe child care facilities, more facilities are able to offer services at non-traditional hours, and child care facilities will be equipped with new resources to serve infants and children with disabilities. Parents will also have more options for child care, allowing them to return to work and drive our economy forward.\n\n\u201cAs a working mom of two young girls, I understand the importance of child care, especially when it comes to engaging more women in the workforce. This is a very important issue for our state given the significant labor shortages that are impacting businesses,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cMany federal government programs come with extensive strings, which make them very expensive and inefficient. This bill allows more flexibility to the states to improve effectiveness and provide a greater benefit to Hoosiers.\u201d\n\n\u201cAccess to child care in rural areas presents a major impediment to connecting working parents with jobs that need to be filled,\u201d said Rep. 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