{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\" and year = 2025 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bean-another-great-year-fighting-northeast-floridians", "Congressman Bean: Another Great Year of Fighting for Northeast Floridians", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Aaron Bean", "B001314", "bean.house.gov", "bean", "https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 U.S. Congressman Bean (FL-04) led the fight in the House this year to deliver pro\u2011growth, pro\u2011jobs, and pro\u2011freedom policies that strengthen the economy for working families and put America First.\n\nReflecting on the past year, Congressman Bean said, \u201c2025 has been nothing short of historic, and it is the honor of my lifetime to serve as Northeast Florida\u2019s Congressman in our nation\u2019s capital. As we look toward the new year, rest assured I will continue working every day to grow our economy, defend our freedoms, lower costs for hardworking Northeast Floridians, and hold Crazy Town accountable. I\u2019ll keep fighting to put the Fourth District first.\u201d\n\nCongressman Bean\u2019s 2025 Highlights:\n\nSIGNED INTO LAW: Working Families Tax Cut landmark legislation to lock in permanent tax cuts that shield families, seniors, and small businesses from rising costs.\n\nSIGNED INTO LAW: Rescissions Act of 2025 to rescind $9 billion in unnecessary, wasteful federal funds identified by DOGE.\n\nHOUSE PASSED: 404 Permitting Act Amendment to protect the ability of states, like Florida, to continue their state 404 Permitting Programs.\n\nHOUSE PASSED: TRACE Act to ensure parents know how foreign funding is impacting their child\u2019s classroom and to keep foreign nations from reaching America\u2019s youth.\n\nHOUSE PASSED: Claiming Age Clarity Act to clarify age-based eligibility rules for federal benefits, like Social Security, to reduce confusion and delays.\n\nINTRODUCED: LEO K9 Protection Act to strengthen penalties for harming law\u2011enforcement K9s and enhance protections for police working dogs.\n\nINTRODUCED: Apples to Apples Comparison Act to ensure consumers have accurate data when deciding between Medicare Advantage (MA) and Fee-for-Service (FFS) for their healthcare coverage.\n\nINTRODUCED: FSA\u2011HRA Act to expand flexibility for families to use tax-advantaged savings accounts for health-related expenses.\n\nINTRODUCED: PROMPT Act to ensure Medicare beneficiaries receive timely, clear information about their services and costs.\n\nINTRODUCED: We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act to require regular reporting on Medicare and Medicaid fraud to protect taxpayer dollars.\n\nINTRODUCED: More Affordable Care (MACA) Act to expand access to lower\u2011cost health\u2011care options for families and small businesses.\n\nIn addition, Congressman Bean\u2019s office returned $8,312,262 to constituents this year through casework and assistance with federal agencies \u2014 delivering real results for families across Northeast Florida.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/news-rep-jim-costa-delivers-65-million-federal-funding-central-valley", "NEWS: Rep. Jim Costa Delivers $6.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Valley Communities", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jim Costa", "C001059", "costa.house.gov", "costa", "https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This month Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) has secured $6.5 million in federal funding for four community projects included in the fiscal year 2026 agriculture funding package. These investments will strengthen key infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the Central Valley, helping to improve the quality of life for constituents in California\u2019s 21st Congressional District.\n\nThe four community project funding requests that Rep. Costa secured are as follows:\n\n$3.5 million for the Kaweah River Siphon Project by Tulare Irrigation District. This funding will replace the existing siphon, an underground pipeline that carries water underneath the river, that was damaged by the 2023 winter storms. Replacement of the siphon would boost groundwater recharge, improve the reliability of water deliveries, and enhance flood protection in the City of Visalia and surrounding communities.\n\n$1 million for the Orange Cove Police Department. This funding will enable the City of Orange Cove to build a new, modern police department headquarters to enhance public safety. The new facility will include senior housing and commercial space, a multi-use development that strengthens public services, supports local economic activity, and addresses housing needs.\n\n$1 million for Kingsburg Emergency Operations Center. This funding will enable the City of Kingsburg to build a new Emergency Operations Center, strengthening the region\u2019s ability to respond to weather-related disasters and public safety emergencies.\n\n$1 million for the Parlier Police Department. This funding for this project will help the City of Parlier to fully renovate and modernize its police department. Key improvements include expanding the evidence room, replacing leaking roofs, and adding a public lobby to serve as a community space for outreach.\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nUnder guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funds for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2026. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Congressman Jim Costa submitted funding requests for important community projects in California\u2019s 21st Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.\n\nFour out of the fifteen projects requested were approved for funding. The government funding process remains ongoing as Congress continues to negotiate spending packages.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-releases-2025-year-end-review-highlighting-year-results", "Congressman Don Davis Releases 2025 Year-End Review, Highlighting A Year of Results for Eastern North Carolina", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Donald G. Davis", "D000230", "dondavis.house.gov", "dondavis", "https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released his 2025 NC-01 Year in Review detailing 365 days of progress and results for eastern North Carolina. The report highlights major legislative accomplishments reflecting his ongoing commitment to North Carolina\u2019s First Congressional District.\n\n\u201cOur focus is simple: strengthening eastern North Carolina's economic future. We have met people where they are, families, workers, farmers, small business owners, and veterans, to hear firsthand how rising costs and limited market access are squeezing household budgets and affecting their lives,\u201d said Congressman Don Davis. \u201cEven with progress, too many families are struggling to get ahead. We will keep pushing for lower costs, a stronger local economy, and good-paying jobs so the American Dream remains within reach here in the East.\u201d\n\nSIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS:\n\nIntroduced 26 bills.\n\nReturned over $9.2 million from federal agencies to eastern North Carolina families, veterans, and seniors.\n\nResolved 843 constituent casework requests.\n\n59,000 pieces of constituent correspondence.\n\nAdvanced innovation and regulatory clarity as the ranking member of the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee with the U.S. House passage of the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act.\n\nReceived the Congressional Management Foundation\u2019s Best of Bipartisan Engagement & Collaboration award.\n\nSecured over $48.03 million in Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026.\n\nVoted to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in American history, securing critical community investments, including:\n\nTown of Whitakers Community Center \u2013 $1.015 million\n\nGates County Community Center \u2013 $1 million\n\nBertie County Fire Department Critical Equipment \u2013 $1 million\n\nTown of Williamston Fire Ladder Truck \u2013 $1 million\n\nBertie County Emergency 911 Center \u2013 $1 million\n\nTown of Plymouth Public Health & Safety Facility Upgrades \u2013 $1 million\n\nGreene County Senior Center of Excellence \u2013 $1.015 million\n\nSJAFB Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility \u2013 $41 million\n\nVoted for the National Defense Authorization Act, which included a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and 17 amendments for eastern North Carolina:\n\nSJAFB Child Development Center \u2013 $54 million\n\nMCAS Cherry Point F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center \u2013 $40 million\n\nMCAS Cherry Point Flightline Utilities Modernization Project \u2013 $15 million\n\nFind the 2025 Year in Review HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-new-year-statement-0", "Congressman Flood's New Year Statement", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA\u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement ahead of the New Year holiday, which is celebrated on Thursday, January 1st.\n\n\u201cThe New Year is a time for both reflection and renewal. As Americans and as Nebraskans, we have much to be thankful for as we turn the page and enter 2026. Our economy continues to grow, our communities enjoy great peace and prosperity, and, thanks to American leadership, a number of significant conflicts abroad have been concluded. In the new year, Congress will continue working to protect the American Dream for our hardworking families, helping them find new great opportunities, lower energy costs, make homeownership affordable, and much more. Mandi, the boys, and I wish everyone a happy New Year. May God continue to bless the Good Life and may God bless the United States of America.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://jasonsmith.house.gov/2025/12/31/smith-delivers-rural-health-funding-for-missouri-communities/", "Smith Delivers Rural Health Funding for Missouri Communities", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Jason Smith", "S001195", "jasonsmith.house.gov", "jasonsmith", "https://jasonsmith.house.gov/category/press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $216,276,818 grant to the state of Missouri to expand access to health care in rural communities from the Rural Health Transformation Program that was created as part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill that Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) co-authored. Since passage of the Bill, Congressman Smith (MO-08) personally contacted both HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz to ensure rural communities in Missouri receive desperately needed funding, particularly in southeast and south-central Missouri.\n\nCongressman Smith said, \u201cAccess to care is the biggest issue facing working families in Missouri, which is why I made funding rural health care such a top priority in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The Rural Health Transformation Program is a foundational piece of a broader Republican effort to prioritize working families in rural communities across the country. Sixty million Americans \u2014 roughly 20 percent of our nation\u2019s population \u2014 live in rural communities that lack sufficient access to quality, affordable health care. This funding will help fund greatly expanded health care access, better training and retention for health professionals, and new innovations to fight the chronic disease epidemic. This effort will dramatically improve the delivery of health care in rural communities that currently suffer from a disproportionate level of mortality when compared to their urban counterparts \u2014 including heightened cancer and maternal mortality rates, alongside the closure of hospitals like the twelve that have shut down in Missouri over the past decade. I applaud the Trump Administration for recognizing this once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the health and well-being of America\u2019s rural communities. Now I will work hand-in-hand with our state\u2019s leaders to ensure this funding is used to create sustainable, long-lasting changes that improve the quality of life for Missouri residents through improved health access.\u201d\n\nCongressman Smith, alongside members of the Missouri delegation, sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax, and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson highlighting the importance of the RHTP program to Missouri\u2019s rural communities and asking officials to incorporate key policies in their application.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-preckwinkle-cook-county-leaders-warn-aca-tax-credit-expiration", "Krishnamoorthi, Preckwinkle, Cook County Leaders Warn ACA Tax Credit Expiration Will Double Premiums, Strain Cook County Health and Stroger Hospital", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Raja Krishnamoorthi", "K000391", "krishnamoorthi.house.gov", "krishnamoorthi", "https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Lauren Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Donnica Austin-Cathey, Chief Hospital Executive\u2013Stroger, and other Cook County leaders today at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County to warn that the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits at midnight will sharply raise health care costs and place severe strain on Cook County Health and its flagship safety-net hospital.\n\n\u201cLetting these ACA tax credits expire isn\u2019t an accident\u2014it\u2019s a choice,\u201d said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. \u201cRepublican leadership must allow a vote to extend these credits and stop blocking action to protect Medicaid from devastating cuts. Without action, premiums will nearly double, families will lose coverage overnight, and Cook County Health and Illinois taxpayers will be forced to absorb the fallout.\u201d\n\n\u201cAt Cook County Health, we will help patients navigate coverage changes, and provide the care they need, but we can not do it alone. Our efforts will not be able to offset the loss of federal support. Letting the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire will cost people in our community their insurance, their health, and in some cases, their lives. We urge policymakers to consider the consequences of allowing these subsidies to expire,\u201d said Donnica Austin-Cathey, Chief Hospital Executive, Stroger Hospital, Cook County Health.\n\nMore than 550,000 Illinois residents are enrolled in the ACA marketplace in 2025, including over 360,000 Cook County residents, roughly 90 percent of whom rely on premium tax credits to afford coverage. If the credits expire, average monthly ACA premiums in Cook County are projected to rise by about 95 percent, pricing many families out of insurance overnight.\n\nHealth care leaders warned that coverage losses will hit safety-net hospitals first. In 2023, charity and discounted care at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital totaled nearly $140 million, almost six times more than the next closest hospital in Illinois. Increased uncompensated care is expected to place additional financial pressure on Cook County Health and local taxpayers.\n\nThe ACA coverage cliff comes as Cook County Health faces additional strain from President Trump\u2019s \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act,\u201d which cut Medicaid by more than $1 trillion nationwide and imposed new work requirements. More than 3 million Illinois residents\u2014one in four statewide\u2014depend on Medicaid, which accounts for approximately 56 percent of Cook County Health\u2019s patient revenue. The system estimates it could lose $88 million annually in Medicaid reimbursements as patients lose coverage.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/lahood-announces-winner-and-runner-up-of-the-2025-congressional-app-challenge", "LaHood Announces Winner and Runner-up of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced today Kavi Praanesh of Dunlap High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois' 16th District. Kavi developed an application titled \"MeloCognia,\" using Python and C/C++ as her programming language. MeloCognia is an AI powered health assistant designed to help detect Parkinson's in its early stages. The runner-up, Agrini Neekhra of Dunlap High School, developed an app titled \"Febrile Neutropenia Intervention eXpert\" (FENIX), which works to combat the issue of delayed antibiotic treatment in pediatric febrile neutropenic patients.\n\n\u201cMy office has been proud to host the Congressional App Challenge for the past 10 years to encourage students in the 16th Congressional District to pursue their passion in STEM fields,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cEach year, I have been amazed by the talent of our students and the creativity of the applications they put together to solve real-world problems and improve the lives of others. I want to congratulate this year's winner Kavi, and our runner-up Agrini, for their outstanding work in this competition and developing two incredible apps. Thank you to all the students who participated and made this year's Congressional App Challenge a success!\u201d\n\n\"I was inspired to create MeloCognia after seeing my grandfather struggle with Parkinson\u2019s, as he wasn\u2019t diagnosed until the disease had already heavily impacted his daily life and treatment options were limited,\" said Kavi. \"That experience made me realize how hard early detection can be and how much the delay can cost patients. MeloCognia is an AI-powered health assistant that uses voice analysis and symptom tracking to provide fast, accessible early screening, giving users a quick insight in minutes that encourages them to seek medical evaluation sooner.\"\n\n\"The Congressional App Challenge has given me the incredible opportunity to explore new fields. Before my app, I had never coded before and teaching myself was a great experience for me to build the skill and perseverance,\" said Agrini. \"FENIX is an app aiming to prioritize the small details in healthcare systems that may go unnoticed and improve diagnosis and treatment times. Oftentimes, chemo patients with compromised immune systems will need to receive a straightforward antibiotic treatment. However, delivery system variability and delays can prolong the treatment process, increasing mortality rates. FENIX helps to predict that delay and alert healthcare personnel to prioritize those patients. Being named runner-up for Congressman LaHood's Congressional App Challenge is a great honor and encourages me to keep developing my programming skills to create stronger, improved healthcare delivery initiatives. I am very grateful for this program and hope that all students see coding as an outlet to make their own mark on the world.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Since its inception in 2015, the Challenge has grown to become the largest student computer science competition in the United States.\n\nThe 2025 Congressional App Challenge set new records including:\n\nLargest student participation with 13,830 students competing across the U.S.\n\n4,650 original applications submitted - an increase of nearly 800 from 2024\n\nOver 56% of this year's applications incorporated Artificial Intelligence\n\nThe winner will receive an invitation to demonstrate their application in Washington, D.C., have their application featured on the House of Representatives website, www.house.gov, and receive a copyright fee waiver provided through the Arts Act. A video link to the winning group\u2019s application can be found here.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/meuser-announces-193-million-pennsylvania-rural-health-working-families-tax", "Meuser Announces $193 Million for Pennsylvania Rural Health from the Working Families Tax Credit", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Daniel Meuser", "M001204", "meuser.house.gov", "meuser", "https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "POTTSVILLE, PA: Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after the Trump Administration and CMS awarded $193 million to Pennsylvania from the Rural Health Transformation Fund.\n\nCongressman Meuser strongly advocated for and voted in favor of the Working Families Tax Cut package which created this fund that will transform healthcare across rural Pennsylvania.\n\n\u201cPennsylvania will be receiving $193 million this year through the Rural Transformation Fund, an investment that will expand access to care and strengthen workforce training across the Commonwealth,\u201d said Rep. Meuser.\n\nMeuser continued, \u201cMy Republican colleagues and I supported the creation of this fund to confront the growing healthcare challenges facing rural communities across the United States. It\u2019s unfortunate that every single Democrat in Congress, including every Democrat from Pennsylvania, voted against creating this fund. In recent years, rural Pennsylvanians have experienced a steady decline in access to essential healthcare services, and this funding is a critical step toward reversing that trend.\u201d\n\nAbout the Rural Health Transformation Fund:\n\nCongress created the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund through the Working Families Tax Cut. This funding, which represents the largest direct federal investment in rural healthcare in American history, will be distributed over the next five years to help states improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/scalise-slams-minnesota-democrats-for-widespread-fraud-highlights-gops-2025-wins", "Scalise Slams Minnesota Democrats for Widespread Fraud, Highlights GOP\u2019s 2025 Wins", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", "scalise", "https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "JEFFERSON, La.\u2014Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus to call out Democrats for refusing to address massive taxpayer fraud in Minnesota and to highlight efforts by the Trump Administration and the House to uncover the facts and deliver accountability. Leader Scalise also touted House Republicans\u2019 legislative wins in 2025 for working families, including lowering costs, securing the border, unleashing American energy, and cutting government spending.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1990", "Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "PA", "Mary Gay Scanlon", "S001205", "scanlon.house.gov", "scanlon", "https://scanlon.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an opportunity for students in PA-05 to create and submit their original app for a chance to win the Challenge competing against students from all over the country. In order to participate in the competition: Students must be in middle or high school by the time the competition ends and must either live or go to school in the registered district they wish to compete in; and, apps can be coded on any platform, on any language, on any theme.\n\n\u201cThe annual Congressional App Challenge is a great program that engages our youth in STEM-related fields,\u201d said Rep. Scanlon. \u201cAt a time when science and technology fields are rapidly evolving, it\u2019s important that we invest in programs that help our youth develop skills for success in the future. I\u2019m pleased to celebrate all of our participants this year and congratulate this year\u2019s winner.\u201d\n\nA team of judges evaluated six submissions using a rubric to rate each of the apps along two general categories \u2014 Concept and Technology.\n\nThis year\u2019s first-place winner is Allison Tan from Lower Merion High School, who came up with OpiWarrior, an iOS app that helps people quickly find nearby pharmacies that stock buprenorphine, a life-saving medication for opioid use disorder. Runner up Christopher Armstrong from Strath Haven High School coded the app Coaster Dreams, a minimalistic, open-ended roller coaster design video game.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-showcases-top-legislation-endorsed-lowering-costs-caucus-slash-costs", "Scholten Showcases Top Legislation Endorsed by the Lowering Costs Caucus to Slash Costs for Families", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Hillary J. Scholten", "S001221", "scholten.house.gov", "scholten", "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amidst a growing affordability crisis, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten, a founder of the Lowering Costs Caucus (LCC) in Congress, announced her end-of-year showcase of legislation to lower costs for American families. The highlighted LCC-endorsed legislation could help lower the cost of housing by tens of thousands of dollars per family; the cost of baby products by hundreds of dollars; the cost of health care by up to tens of thousands per person; and much more.\n\nThe LCC is a group of committed lawmakers in Congress committed to producing policy ideas that will tackle the affordability crisis head-on. Founded just this year, the group has already produced dozens of bills and ideas that would save Americans thousands of dollars each and every year. Members of the Lowering Costs Caucus can submit and vote to endorse legislation that would make a meaningful difference in cutting costs for everyday Americans. The caucus also reaches out to members who are not yet part of the caucus to submit their legislation for endorsement. The Lowering Costs Caucus then endorses bills that showcase some of the best solutions in Congress to the affordability crisis.\n\n\"From groceries to childcare to energy and healthcare, Americans are just paying too much. It doesn't have to be this way,\u201d said Rep. Scholten. \u201cThere are easy policy solutions that will help us lower costs, if we're willing to put American families first. That's what the Lowering Cost Caucus is all about. I'm so proud of the work this caucus has done so far this year, and there's even more to come in 2026!\u201d\n\n\u201cI hear from constituents in California every day that their costs are too high. Families in Orange and Los Angeles counties are seeing prices go up for everything from groceries to gas to day care. I was proud to join Rep. Scholten and Rep. Landsman as founding members of the Lowering Costs Caucus to shut out the politics-as-usual noise in Washington and focus on what we are actually hearing from families back home,\u201d said Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45). \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to continuing to reach across the aisle in the new year to lower costs and make life affordable again for the American people.\u201d\n\n\"The affordability crisis that has plagued our country for years, and which has worsened with Trump\u2019s trade wars and Congress\u2019s devastating cuts to healthcare and energy construction, is killing the American dream,\u201d said Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01). \u201cThese bills will immediately help families pay their bills, afford a home, and lower costs - from healthcare to utility bills.\u201d\n\nHousing\n\nIt\u2019s no secret that owning a home \u2014 a core part of the American dream \u2014 is moving out of reach for many Americans. Americans without a strong credit history face an additional barrier in the form of sky-high interest rates, and one of the most common large payments they make \u2014 rent\u2014 is often not factored into their credit history.\n\nThe LCC endorsed the Access to Homeownership Act, commonsense legislation that would allow renters to improve their credit score when they pay rent on time. It would factor on-time rent payments into a person\u2019s credit history, helping them eventually get lower interest rates when they look to take out a loan to buy a home. Interest rates can drastically change the cost of a home; lower interest rates could save Americans buying a home up to tens thousands of dollars over the course of their mortgage.\n\nGroceries\n\nPresident Trump\u2019s tariffs caused grocery prices to skyrocket this year. The LCC endorsed the No Tariff on Groceries Act to require that the President ask Congress permission to put Administration-proposed tariffs on food and to stipulate that tariffs cannot go into place without a subsequent act of Congress to approve them.\n\nChild Care\n\nAmerican families are suffocating under the crushing costs of childcare. Congresswoman Scholten introduced LCC-endorsed legislation to slash those costs by two-thirds. Under her Tri-Share Child Care Act, the cost of child care would be shared between the caregiver, their employer, and the state and federal governments.\n\nThe Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Act of 2025 would allocate $250 million a year for three years to create a pilot Tri-Share program beginning the year after enactment of the legislation. Parents will be eligible if they:\n\nAre employed by an employer participating in the program, with states responsible for coordinating and soliciting employer enrollment.\n\nMake under 500% of the federal poverty level.\n\nHave a child who is under the age of mandatory schooling.\n\nBaby Products\n\nAccording to a Joint Economic Committee report, the cost of five common items bought for new babies increased by 24 percent, or $98, in the period between April 1st \u2013 just before Trump announced major tariffs on nearly every country \u2013 and June 9th. The Committee estimated that new parents across the U.S. may have been forced to spend an additional $875 million in total on key baby goods in 2025. Michigan families alone may have been forced to spend an additional $24.6 million.\n\nThe Lowering Costs Caucus has endorsed legislation to get these costs back down for families.\n\nThe Baby Food Tax Relief Act would exempt essential baby feeding products, including formula, highchairs, and baby bottles from reckless tariff policies.\n\nThe Baby Safety Tax Relief Act would specifically exempt baby strollers, carriers, and car seats from tariffs.\n\nThis legislation would eliminate the extra costs on families caused by tariffs.\n\nHealth Care\n\nAn unexpected diagnosis or medical bill can be life changing.\n\nThe LCC-endorsed Health Care Affordability Act would make popular tax credits for people who get their health care through the Affordable Care Act more generous and available to more Americans. The Health Care Affordability Act was signed into law as a part of the American Rescue Plan and extended in the Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nPrescription drugs and medical devices can also cost Americans thousands or more each year.\n\nThe LCC endorsed the bipartisan Fair Price Device Act to make it cheaper for generic versions of drug devices \u2014 things like epipens and insulin pumps \u2014 to get to market. Ultimately, that means lower prices for the people who rely on these lifesaving devices.\n\nThe LCC also endorsed the Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act, which would ensure that insulin costs no more than $35 a month for anyone under the age of 26 covered by private insurance or Medicaid. For many, insulin is a substantial expense; this legislation would allow diabetes patients to put money currently being spent on insulin elsewhere.\n\nChildren and Families\n\nThe LCC-endorsed FAMILY Act would guarantee 12 weeks of paid leave for workers dealing with health conditions, including pregnancy and childbirth. It would also offer this leave to Americans who need to take time off work to care for a family member or welcome an adopted child home. It would help ensure that no American is forced to make the devastating choice between earning a paycheck to stay afloat and taking care of their health or their loved ones.\n\nThe LCC-endorsed American Family Act would permanently expand the Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit was implemented as part of the American Rescue Plan; it cut child poverty by 30%, keeping 3.7 million kids out of poverty by making more parents eligible for the credit and helping them pay their bills every month.\n\nTax Reform That Works For All Americans\n\nThe LCC-endorsed American Affordability Act is tax legislation that offers a real plan to lower costs and expand economic security for working families.\n\nSpecifically, the bill:\n\nTackles the housing crisis by dramatically expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, creating new tools to convert vacant commercial buildings into affordable homes, supporting first-time homebuyers, and providing meaningful rent relief for families struggling to stay housed. These are real, scalable solutions to the shortage of housing in every state.\n\nLowers energy costs by restoring clean-energy incentives gutted by Republicans, expanding credits for energy efficiency, and investing in grid resilience and advanced manufacturing. The bill reduces utility bills, cuts carbon pollution, and boosts domestic jobs.\n\nMakes child and family care more affordable by enhancing the Child Tax Credit, expanding the Child and Dependent Care Credit, supporting working caregivers, and ensuring adoption remains within reach for all families. These are investments proven to lift millions of children out of poverty.\n\nReduces education costs and supports workers by making higher education more affordable through a fully refundable American Opportunity Tax Credit. The bill also protects borrowers from hidden student-loan tax penalties and strengthens deductions for teachers, union members, and working-class employees.\n\nLowers health care costs by making premium assistance permanent and closing the Medicaid coverage gap.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=490", "Year In Review: Congressman Hamadeh Advances America First Principles and Practices", "2025-12-31", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Abraham J. Hamadeh", "H001098", "hamadeh.house.gov", "hamadeh", "https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Since before taking office, FOX News named Congressman Abe Hamadeh as one of the \u201crising stars\u201d in the Democratic and Republican parties expected to emerge in 2025, and that is what he set about doing.\n\nFrom working with President Trump and his Cabinet members to securing wins on the legislative front, Congressman Hamadeh has advanced America First principles and practices on behalf of his constituents in the nation\u2019s Capitol.\n\n\u201cI came to D.C. committed to fight for the principles embodied in the America First agenda as laid out by President Trump; the principles that best serve my constituents. I hit the ground running, and within a very short period of time, I was able to successfully secure a ban on Chinese propaganda from the People\u2019s House. The popularity of the ban even prompted a ban in the UK House of Commons, proving that these fundamental principles are universally what the public wants and following them will keep us on the right track,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh.\n\nBuoyed by that initial and almost immediate win, Congressman Hamadeh continued working tirelessly in a bipartisan manner to fight for his constituents\u2019 top priorities.\n\nIn his first year, Congressman Hamadeh and his team met with thousands of residents, conducting over 450 tours for visitors from Congressional District 8.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh\u2019s team has successfully closed over 600 constituent cases to date and returned nearly $2 million to constituents despite the democrats\u2019 government shutdown.\n\nKeeping his promise to veterans, two of the very first bills he introduced as a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act and the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) Improvement Act of 2025, were unanimously passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\nIn March, Congressman Hamadeh reached out to FBI Director Kash Patel, advocating for the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department who had been the victims of the Biden Administration's weaponization of the Department of Justice. Thanks to Congressman Hamadeh\u2019s doggedness, the DOJ officially ended its investigation into the Phoenix Police Department (PPD, retracting previous Biden-era findings of widespread constitutional violations, citing the move as ending a \"failed experiment\" with consent decrees and upholding local control.\n\nThat same month, Congressman Hamadeh\u2019s Congressional Fitness Challenge bill won the support of NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre and former NFL player Antonio Brown (\u201cAB\u201d). \u201cIron Mike\u201d Tyson threw his support behind H.Con.Res.20, which establishes the Congressional Fitness Challenge, calling it \u201cbold\u201d and necessary. It was deemed so necessary that President Trump followed suit and reinstated the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Congressman Hamadeh and his team are preparing to support the President in bringing the fitness initiative to Congressional District 8 in order to build a stronger, healthier future for our kids.\n\nAt the end of the month, Congressman Hamadeh was honored to be invited to meet with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Over dinner, Congressman Hamadeh participated in a discussion about how to advance President Trump\u2019s intelligence agenda.\n\nIn April, keeping his vow to his constituents to secure election integrity, Congressman Hamadeh introduced the Proving Residency for Overseas Voter Eligibility (PROVE) Act.\n\nThe legislation will amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to require non-military overseas citizens to prove their current residency in a state in which they are attempting to vote.\n\nIf they are unable to prove a current resident status by themselves, their spouse, parent, or legal guardian, U.S. citizens may still vote a federal ballot only in the District of Columbia.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh also co-led the Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act. The legislation, which amends the Help America Vote Act, will help American citizens vote by prohibiting the confusing and disenfranchising voting scheme of Ranked Choice Voting.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh then co-sponsored a bill to support and codify President Donald Trump\u2019s election integrity agenda.\n\nBy codifying President Trump\u2019s Executive Order 14248, entitled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, Congressman Hamadeh\u2019s bill would make law an extensive list of necessary measures, including government-issued proof of U.S. citizenship, security standards for voting equipment, enforcement of the voter-list maintenance, requiring voter-verifiable paper ballots, and prosecuting non-citizen voting and related crimes.\n\nIn May, Congressman Hamadeh joined President Donald Trump, along with top executives from companies including Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, GE Aerospace, and SoftBank, to celebrate their increasing investment in the U.S.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh thanked President Trump for his bold leadership, which led to TSMC making the largest single foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Much of TSMC\u2019s investment is made in Congressional District 8.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh had the pleasure of meeting with Secretary of Veterans Affair Doug Collins in May to share the concerns of veterans in Congressional District 8 and how the VA can best serve them. They also discussed what legislative actions the Congressman could take to facilitate the vital reforms sought by the Trump administration.\n\nPeace through strength is a priority for both Congressman Hamadeh and President Trump; in fact, it is what CD8 residents voted for. As a result, Congressman Hamadeh has worked closely with Ambassador Tom Barrack Tom Barrack, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, to gain the Syrian government\u2019s assistance in locating and returning USA citizens or their remains, including the body of Kayla Mueller.\n\nIn August, Congressman Hamadeh made an unprecedented trip from Jerusalem to Damascus to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani to discuss the Congressman's continuing effort to bring Kayla Mueller's body to her family in Arizona. Kayla was abducted by terrorists in 2013 while leaving a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Aleppo, Syria.\n\nOver the course of his first year in office, as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Hamadeh worked across the aisle to secure wins for our national security, Arizona industry, and servicemembers during the National Defense Authorization Act development process.\n\nIn September, the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed on a bipartisan vote of 231-196. Congressman Hamadeh was proud to vote in favor of this historic legislation that includes key support for our service members.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh successfully led the charge for Arizona\u2019s military communities, installations, and defense industrial base\u2014delivering bipartisan wins for Arizona:\n\nReliable Air Conditioning for Luke Air Force Base\n\nInvestment in the Sharpest Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Satellite Imagery\n\nSuicide Prevention Oversight for Servicemembers\n\nCollaborative Combat Aircraft Propulsion Development\n\nIncreased Investment in Dump Trucks for the Arizona Army National Guard\n\nRecognition of Arizona State University-Led Irregular Warfare Consortium\n\nSaving Mesa\u2019s Apache Helicopter Factory Jobs\n\nCongressman Hamadeh was honored to be among a handful of Republican lawmakers who joined President Donald Trump for the inaugural event of the new \u201cRose Garden Club\u201d in September.\n\nClosing out the year, Congressman Hamadeh once again earned constituents\u2019 support and national attention when he was joined by Angel families in December to announce the introduction of the American Border Story Memorial Act.\n\n\u201cAngel families\u201d are those families who have lost loved ones to the ravages created by former President Joe Biden's broken border and the cartels\u2019 deadly drug trade. The bill has already amassed an impressive number of cosponsors.\n\nThis legislation would establish a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the victims of the open border and illegal immigration. No taxpayer dollars will be used to build the memorial wall. The memorial complies fully with the Commemorative Works Act and will be established by The American Border Story (TABS), a nonprofit organization.\n\nCongressman Hamadeh believes that while these families are often featured in discussions advocating stricter immigration enforcement and border security, their personal loss should be memorialized, and the wall will also serve as a reminder of the costs of bad policy.\n\nAngel family members in attendance included Mary Ann Mendoza; mother of Sgt. Brandon Mendoza, Agnes Judit Gibboney; mother of Ronald Da Silva, Joe Abraham; father of Katie Abraham, Anne Fundner; mother of Weston Fundner, Jane Gray; mother of Nicole Gray, Wanda Dequardo; mother of Christian Knight, and Anatoly Varfolomeev; father of Anya Varfolomeev. The families shared their stories of loss and what this bill means to them during the holiday season.\n\nNow, Congressman Hamadeh is urging his colleagues to pass two bills he introduced, the Service Members Tax Relief Act and the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act, which amend the tax code to exempt all military income earned by active-duty and reserve service members and all service-related retirement payments from federal income taxes.\n\n\u201cThese bills are in keeping with my commitment to America First principles and advance President Trump\u2019s Peace Through Strength agenda by alleviating the burdens on our service members in some small measure,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cOur service members face high operational demands and cost-of-living pressures that outpace pay tables. So, anything we can cost-effectively do to ease those pressures should be done.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese bills are fiscally conservative in that they offer relief through the tax code instead of new spending,\u201d explained Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cIt is a win-win; the exemption instantly improves take-home pay, while helping with recruitment and retention, which in turn keeps our war fighters strong.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud of what we have been able to accomplish this year, but there is more to do, and my team and I are ready,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cI have full confidence that my bills to amend the tax code to exempt all military income earned by active-duty and reserve service members and all service-related retirement payments from federal income taxes will have wide support in 2026 from my fellow Republicans and even a few Democrats.\u201d\n\n\u201c2025 was exciting. I have learned so much from my constituents and colleagues about what we need to do to put America first and how to get that done,\u201d stated Congressman Hamadeh. \u201cFor 2026, my New Year\u2019s resolution is to never stop putting America First and never stop fighting for my constituents.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:31:39Z"], ["https://arrington.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4267", "Arrington Delivers Historic Rural Health Investment, Texas Awarded Largest Allocation in Nation", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Jodey C. Arrington", "A000375", "arrington.house.gov", "arrington", "https://arrington.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced Texas will receive the largest rural health investment of any state under the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program. Created by legislation authored and passed by Chairman Arrington earlier this year, the program will provide Texas with a historic $1.4 billion investment to strengthen rural hospitals and expand access to care across West Texas and rural communities statewide.\n\n\u201cYou won't have the next generation of ag and energy producers providing America with food security and energy independence without access to basic health care in rural communities. Yet for years, Rural America has faced a growing health care crisis marked by fewer providers, reduced services, and declining access to quality care.\n\n\u201cTo combat this crisis, the One Big Beautiful Bill established the \u2018Rural Health Transformation Program,\u2019 the largest and most comprehensive investment in rural health care in modern history - delivering a historic $50 billion commitment to strengthen rural hospitals and expand access to care.\n\n\u201cToday, I am proud to announce the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Texas the highest allocation of any state under this program, directing landmark investments to strengthen rural hospitals, expand access to care for our cowboys and plowboys, and secure a healthier future for the next generation of Texans. This is a major win for our region, our great state, and the heartland of America - ensuring our rural communities remain healthy, strong, and thriving for years to come.\u201d \u2013 Chairman Jodey Arrington.\n\nBackground:\n\nCMS Office of the Actuary estimates Medicaid in total spent $19 billion on rural hospitals in 2024.\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program will provide an additional $10 billion each year from 2026 through 2030, representing a substantial increase in overall funding for rural hospitals.\n\nTexas will receive $281 million each year for five years.\n\nTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will award qualified applicants including rural hospitals, rural federally qualified health centers, rural behavioral health providers, and local governments.\n\nHHSC will use a competitive process to allocate funds to:\n\neducate and attract health professionals to rural towns\n\ninvest in telehealth services to improve rural access\n\nmitigate chronic disease\n\ndevelop proactive wellness and nutrition programs\n\nimprove cybersecurity defenses to protect patient data\n\nupgrade equipment in rural hospitals and clinics\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2517", "Congressman Baird Announces Significant Health Care Funding for Indiana Through Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the State of Indiana will receive nearly $207 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program.\n\n\u201cHoosiers in rural communities deserve access to timely, high-quality care,\u201d said Congressman Baird. \u201cI was proud to support the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which authorized the Rural Health Transformation Program to deliver vital funding that will help address provider shortages, barriers to accessing care, and workforce shortages, while allowing our rural health care providers to continue to provide quality care. I am pleased to see these taxpayer funds returned to Hoosiers so Indiana can increase access to care and improve patient outcomes. I thank President Trump for signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for his leadership in delivering this critical funding for Hoosiers and Rural America.\u201d\n\nThe RHT Program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The RHT Program empowers states to strengthen rural communities by improving health care access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the health care delivery ecosystem. RHT Program funding consists of $50 billion allocated to approved states over five fiscal years, with $10 billion available each fiscal year, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 and ending in Fiscal Year 2030. Fifty percent of this funding is distributed equally to all approved states, and the remaining 50% will be allocated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) based on a variety of factors including rural population, the proportion of rural health facilities in the state, the situation of certain hospitals in the state, and other factors to be specified by CMS.\n\nMore information on the Rural Health Transformation Program can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-department-health-human-services-grant", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Department of Health & Human Services Grant Award to the State of Mississippi", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded $205,907,220 in grant funds to the state of Mississippi for a Rural Health Transformation program. This award will strengthen rural healthcare by expanding access, improving care coordination and modernizing infrastructure, growing the workforce and using telehealth to improve health outcomes.\n\nThis award is provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.", 1, "2026-04-10T05:46:57Z", "2026-04-10T05:48:19Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-doj-grant-support-mississippi-internet", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces DOJ Grant to Support Mississippi Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced a $416,214 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Mississippi Attorney General\u2019s Office to continue leading the Mississippi Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.\n\nThe funding, awarded through the Department of Justice\u2019s Office of Justice Programs and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, will support efforts to prevent, investigate, and prosecute online child exploitation crimes across Mississippi. The Attorney General\u2019s Office has led the ICAC Task Force since 2007 in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-federal-transportation-and-safety-grants", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Federal Transportation and Safety Grants for Mississippi\u2019s Second District", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced multiple federal transportation and safety grants awarded to communities across Mississippi\u2019s Second Congressional District to improve roadway safety, strengthen planning efforts, and support aviation infrastructure.\n\nHinds County \u2014 Safe Streets: Robinson Road Project\n\nHinds County will receive $20,000,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program to reconstruct a 2.75-mile segment of Robinson Road between Interstate 220 and West Capitol Street in Jackson. The project will add ADA-compliant sidewalks, bicycle lanes, improved lighting, access management, and pedestrian safety features to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes along this high-risk corridor.\n\nBolivar County \u2014 Bolivar County Safe Streets Project\n\nBolivar County will receive $200,000 in SS4A funding to conduct data collection, crash and speed analysis, and demonstration activities to update its countywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The project will help guide future safety improvements across the county.\n\nTunica County \u2014 Tunica County Safety Action Plan\n\nTunica County will receive $248,000 to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, including a five-year crash analysis, public engagement, identification of high-injury roadways, and a web-based dashboard to track safety performance.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://bresnahan.house.gov/media/press-releases/bresnahan-applauds-193-million-pennsylvania-rural-healthcare-reaffirms", "Bresnahan Applauds $193 Million for Pennsylvania Rural Healthcare, Reaffirms Commitment to Securing More Funding", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.", "B001327", "bresnahan.house.gov", "bresnahan", "https://bresnahan.house.gov/media", "scraper", "SCRANTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) applauded the announcement that $193 million in federal dollars will be directed to Pennsylvania through the Rural Health Transformation Fund. Rep. Bresnahan strongly advocated for and worked to include the fund as a central component of the Working Families Tax Cuts package.\n\n\u201cThis $193 million investment is a major win for Pennsylvania\u2019s rural communities,\u201d said Rep. Bresnahan. \u201cFrom the start, I pushed to guarantee the Rural Health Transformation Fund was included, because I knew how critical these resources would be for our hospital providers and patients. This funding will make a real difference for families across the Commonwealth.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, Rep. Bresnahan hosted Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in Scranton for a healthcare roundtable with hospital executives, providers, and community leaders from Northeastern Pennsylvania. During the visit, participants discussed workforce shortages access to care challenges and the financial pressures facing rural and community hospitals.\n\n\u201cWhen Administrator Oz came to Northeastern Pennsylvania, he heard directly from the people on the front lines of our healthcare system,\u201d continued Bresnahan. \u201cThose conversations helped reinforce why this fund must be prioritized, and why Pennsylvania deserves strong federal support.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Fund is intended to help states strengthen rural healthcare systems expand access to care support workforce recruitment and retention and invest in innovative delivery models. Pennsylvania\u2019s $193 million allocation will support state-driven strategies tailored to the needs of rural and underserved communities.\n\nRep. Bresnahan emphasized that while this funding represents an important step, his work is far from finished.\n\n\u201cI remain committed to continuing to fight for Pennsylvania, so we secure even more resources in the future,\u201d continued Bresnahan. \u201cOur rural communities deserve long-term solutions, and I will keep working to make sure Pennsylvania gets its fair share.\u201d\n\nAbout the Rural Health Transformation Fund\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Fund provides targeted federal resources to help states improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities by supporting infrastructure workforce development and innovative care delivery.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-eric-burlison-outlines-legislative-wins-and-next-priorities-oan", "Rep. Eric Burlison Outlines Legislative Wins and Next Priorities on OAN", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) appeared on One America News Network to reflect on the 2025 session and preview the policy priorities Republicans must advance in the second half of the 119th Congress.\n\nWatch the full interview here.\n\nBurlison highlighted key outcomes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, noting that Congress enacted meaningful spending reductions, including defunding NPR and PBS. He also pointed to a significant Second Amendment tax relief provision, permanent extensions of major tax reforms, the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, and the codification of more than three dozen Trump administration executive actions focused on deregulation and domestic energy production.\n\nBurlison noted that these reforms are beginning to show positive economic effects, while emphasizing that additional work remains.\n\nLooking ahead, Burlison stressed the need for another reconciliation bill to address unresolved priorities, particularly healthcare and election integrity. He explained that rejecting a temporary extension of enhanced COVID-era Obamacare subsidies was an important step toward creating the leverage necessary for meaningful reform.\n\nBurlison outlined clear expectations for any reconciliation legislation, including significant healthcare reform that expands patient choice, increases transparency, and lowers costs without adding to the national debt. He emphasized giving individuals greater control over insurance options, provider networks, and alternative care models such as direct primary care.\n\n\u201cWe have to set the marker early and be clear about our expectations,\u201d Burlison said. \u201cReconciliation must deliver real reform, not more spending layered onto a broken system.\u201d\n\nBurlison also addressed recent comments from Democrats suggesting another government shutdown, noting that many Democrats remember the consequences of the last shutdown, which brought the country within days of crippling TSA operations and airport travel. He emphasized that continuing to advance appropriations bills would reduce the impact of any shutdown effort and remove it as a political weapon.\n\nThe interview concluded with Burlison reaffirming his commitment to fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and restoring accountability as Congress enters the next phase of the legislative session.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2025/12/30/2025-annual-report/", "2025 Annual Report", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "It is my honor to serve as your voice in Congress. I will continue to fight for Constitutionalist and Conservative principles. Please take a minute to review my annual report, an update on recent legislative actions and constituent services.\n\nFor the latest news from my office, please follow me on Facebook, X, and Truth Social. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact my office.\n\nConstituent Services Report\n\nMy offices in Louisiana and Washington D.C. are staffed with Patriots dedicated to serving you. Since 2017, we have resolved over 11,000 cases for constituents. We are here to advocate for you, and my team stands ready to assist with federal matters. Being accessible and staying in touch are priorities for my office. We regularly host Veterans outreach clinics, town halls, and attend meetings with constituents across South Louisiana. We are boots on the ground, and we are at your avail.\n\nHere is a snapshot of the real, measurable results we\u2019ve delivered on behalf of the people we serve.\n\n2025: Legislative Rundown\n\nIn 2025, I worked to deliver for Louisiana, correct the trajectory of spending, and codify the America First policy agenda. I\u2019ve compiled a by-the-issue summary of many legislative actions taken by my office this year.\n\nSECURING AMERICA\n\nPassed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, providing historic resources for border security and immigration enforcement.\n\nPassed H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, to end DC\u2019s sanctuary city status.\n\nVoted YES on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, mandating proof of citizenship for voters nationwide.\n\nSponsored H.R. 1569, the CATCH Fentanyl Act, establishing new inspection technologies and enforcement tools to combat drug trafficking.\n\nFIGHTING FOR LOUISIANA\u2019S ENERGY SECTOR\n\nIntroduced H.R. 513, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act, to restore hundreds of millions of acres for offshore oil and gas development.\n\nCosponsored and passed H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, which passed the House, expediting approvals for LNG export terminals.\n\nWorked with the Trump Administration to secure permits for multiple LNG projects in Louisiana.\n\nPassed into law H.R. 1, which ensures oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America over the next 15 years.\n\nIMPLEMENTING SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS\n\nWorked with the Trump Administration to secure expedited payments in accordance with the Social Security Fairness Act.\n\nPROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY\n\nPassed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, to save $9.4 billion in taxpayer dollars.\n\nIntroduced H.R. 2716, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, to save $1.3 billion and combat government waste, fraud, and abuse.\n\nVoted for conservative appropriations bills that correct the trajectory of spending.\n\nADVOCATING FOR OUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY\n\nIntroduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, which expands fishery disaster relief programs to Louisiana\u2019s wild-caught crawfish industry.\n\nPetitioned President Trump to levy tariffs on foreign shrimp and crawfish imports.\n\nSponsored H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which mandates the FDA to destroy contaminated products.\n\nAuthored H.R. 2071, the Save our Shrimpers Act, to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding foreign shrimpers.\n\nPROTECTING LOUISIANA FARMERS\n\nExpanded agriculture support programs for rice and sugarcane farmers in H.R. 1.\n\nHelped complete a trade agreement for Iraq to purchase hundreds of thousands of metric tons of Louisiana rice.\n\nPetitioned the USDA to include Louisiana in its slate of new regional hubs.\n\nWorked closely with President Trump to increase rice tariffs on countries undercutting American industry.\n\nSTANDING FOR PRO-LIFE PRINCIPLES\n\nVoted YES and cosponsored H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requiring medical care for abortion survivors.\n\nMaintained a 100% pro-life voting record as a member of Congress.\n\nSUPPORTING VETERANS & THE MILITARY\n\nPatrolled with Louisiana National Guardsmen stationed in our nation\u2019s capital.\n\nSecured wins for Louisiana\u2019s military bases, service members, and shipyards in the National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nCosponsored H.R. 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, to restore earned benefits for disabled combat-injured Veterans.\n\nDELIVERING TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING AMERICANS\n\nVoted to pass H.R. 1, which lowered taxes for working families.\n\nDelivered on President Trump\u2019s priorities of no tax on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security.\n\nPassed an enhanced Child Tax Credit to provide additional relief for American families.\n\nADDRESSING DISASTER RESILIENCY & INFRASTRUCTURE\n\nSecured $131.5 million for the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project in the House Energy & Water appropriations bill.\n\nCo-led the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act, providing lasting and affordable coverage for Americans in disaster-prone areas.\n\nSecured permits and held the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accountable for delays on multiple flood mitigation projects.\n\nIntroduced H.R. 1070, the Restoring Competitive Property Insurance Availability Act, to encourage market competition and help lower rates for home and business owners.\n\nWorked with Governor Jeff Landry to advance key infrastructure projects like the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge and the I-49 Connector.\n\nExpanded revenue-sharing caps for the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) as part of H.R. 1, which will increase Louisiana\u2019s share of annual funding for coastal restoration efforts.\n\nFor all legislative updates, please visit clayhiggins.house.gov/issues.\n\nDELIVERING FOR SOUTH LOUISIANA", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/correa-announces-anaheim-student-as-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "CORREA ANNOUNCES ANAHEIM STUDENT AS CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "J. Luis Correa", "C001110", "correa.house.gov", "correa", "https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. \u2014 Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced Xiong Yi, a student at Fairmont Prep Academy in Anaheim, Calif. as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in California\u2019s 46th District. As one of the challenge winners, Xiong will be invited to demonstrate his app to Members of Congress and their staff in the U.S. Capitol.\n\nPhoto of Xiong Yi\n\nYou can watch a walkthrough of Xiong\u2019s app, MathFluent, HERE and by clicking the image below.\n\nScreenshot of Xiong\u2019s app, MathFluent\n\nWhen asked what inspired the creation of MathFluent, Yi said: \u201cThe idea for Math Fluent came from a personal realization: many students can solve math problems, but they don\u2019t always understand why their solutions work. I used to be one of those students. I could follow steps, memorize methods, and get the right answers \u2014 but I didn\u2019t always grasp the deeper meaning or logic. Everything changed when I began questioning the purpose of each step. Instead of rushing to the answer, I practiced asking myself what the problem was teaching, whether my logic made sense, and how I could explain it clearly. My approach didn\u2019t just improve my performance \u2014 it made math enjoyable, empowering, and intellectually satisfying. That insight inspired MathFluent. I wanted to create a tool that trains students to think like mathematicians: curious, analytical, expressive, and independent. Math is a language, and fluency in that language comes from understanding, not pattern-recall. Building this app lets me help others build that skill early, rather than discovering it later by chance.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an official initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Members of Congress host contests in their districts for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. Each participating Member of Congress selects a winning app from their district, and each winning team is invited to showcase their winning app to Congress during our annual #HouseOfCode festival. The program is a public-private partnership made possible through funding from Omidyar Network, AWS, Rise, theCoderSchool, Apple, and others. The wildly successful competition continues to impress upon House Members the importance of computer science education and the need to develop a pipeline of diverse, domestic STEM talent.\n\n\u201cI created this app because I believe every student is capable of deep thinking when given the right guidance. When students learn why math works, the subject becomes exciting, not intimidating. It becomes a tool for life \u2014 for engineering, physics, problem-solving, innovation, and even everyday decisions,\u201d Yi added. \u201cMath Fluent is more than an app \u2014 it\u2019s a mission. I want students to feel empowered, capable, and fluent in their thinking. I hope this tool inspires confidence and unlocks the joy that comes from truly understanding math.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-01T05:41:29Z", "2026-04-01T05:42:36Z"], ["https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jim-costa-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "Rep. Jim Costa Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jim Costa", "C001059", "costa.house.gov", "costa", "https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FRESNO, Calif. \u2014 Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today announced Natalie Bonilla as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California\u2019s 21st Congressional District.\n\nNatalie Bonilla, a senior at Selma High School, developed Community Support, a mobile app designed for both iOS and Android platforms. The app compiles critical community support resources\u2014including hotline numbers, support groups, phone numbers, and nearby locations\u2014to ensure individuals in the Central Valley can quickly access help during times of need.\n\nInspired by her own personal experiences, Natalie created Community Support to help reduce the stigma around seeking assistance and to make life-saving information more accessible to members of her community. The app provides a user-friendly way for individuals to locate urgent and non-urgent resources in one centralized place.\n\nNatalie built the app using Java and completed most of the coding at home and at school. Through the process, she navigated technical challenges such as adapting the app\u2019s design across different devices and debugging code, gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexity and time required to develop a fully functional application.\n\n\u201cNatalie\u2019s app demonstrates how technology can be used to strengthen communities and support those who may be experiencing difficult moments,\u201d said Congressman Jim Costa. \u201cAs one of America\u2019s future leaders, Natalie has already shown creativity, persistence, and a strong commitment to service. I\u2019m proud to recognize her achievement and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next.\u201d\n\n\u201cI come from a family deeply involved in social services, which motivated me to continue helping others. I\u2019m very grateful for this opportunity and honored to have been chosen as this year\u2019s winner,\u201d said Natalie Bonilla. \u201cI was completely shocked and didn\u2019t expect it at all. My teacher encouraged me to apply, even though I had a lot of doubts. When I received the news, I was incredibly happy.\u201d\n\nAbout the App\n\nCommunity Support connects users directly to crisis hotlines and local support groups, allowing individuals to quickly find the assistance that best fits their situation. Natalie plans to expand the app in the future by adding additional resources, such as food and transportation services, and enhanced features to improve the user experience.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7299", "Congressman Estes Releases Statement on Funding to Kansas Strengthening Rural Health Care", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following the Trump administration\u2019s announcement that gives nearly $222 million to Kansas as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program:\n\n\u201cAs a member of the House Ways and Means Committee I was proud to be involved in the conversations that led to including these investments into the One Big Beautiful Bill, and I\u2019m thrilled to see this funding being given to rural health care nationwide, and particularly the $222 million being given to Kansas,\u201d Congressman Estes said. \u201cRural health care is one of the largest challenges that Kansas faces, and this investment will make a significant difference across the board. Your zip code should never determine your access to reliable and quality health care. I\u2019m pleased to see this historic initiative and look forward to seeing the differences that these funds make in Kansas.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-praises-trump-administration-protecting-american-farmland-foreign", "Feenstra Praises Trump Administration for Protecting American Farmland from Foreign Adversaries", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement applauding the Trump administration for advancing its National Farm Security Action Plan, which includes Feenstra\u2019s FARMLAND Act to keep foreign enemies away from American farmland.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s National Farm Security Action Plan defends rural Iowa from China and our foreign adversaries and ensures that Iowa farmland stays in the hands of Iowa farmers. It also includes my work to develop new oversight measures for foreign farmland purchases, require the Secretary of Agriculture to report threats of foreign acquisition of American farmland to Congress, and hold foreign investors who fail to properly disclose farmland purchases accountable,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cKeeping foreign adversaries \u2013 like China \u2013 off our farm ground is an important matter of national and farm security. I\u2019ll keep working to ensure our farmland is passed to the next generation so that we can keep our proud agricultural traditions alive in Iowa.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-205-million-obbba-funding-strengthen-wyomings", "Congresswoman Hageman Applauds $205 Million in OBBBA Funding to Strengthen Wyoming\u2019s Rural Health Care", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) applauded the announcement that Wyoming would receive more than $205 million for fiscal year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which Rep. Hageman and Congressional Republicans created this summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Additional funding will follow in the subsequent years.\n\n\u201cThis summer, Republicans in Washington delivered an unprecedented $50 billion investment in rural health care through the Rural Health Transformation Program enacted as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cWyoming\u2019s rural communities deserve reliable, high-quality health care without having to travel hundreds of miles. This initial $205 million investment strengthens our hospitals and clinics, supports the health care professionals who serve our communities, and expands access to care for families across Wyoming. It reflects a clear commitment to rural America and shows that Republicans and the Trump administration are delivering real, measurable results by prioritizing long-term sustainability of rural health care.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nWyoming will be able to use this funding to address long-standing challenges unique to rural health care. The investment supports efforts to expand primary, preventive, maternal, emergency, and behavioral health services, recruit and retain a strong rural health workforce, and modernize aging facilities and technology. The program also encourages innovation, including telehealth, remote monitoring, and new models that help keep care local and sustainable.\n\nThis program represents the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. Congress created the initiative to ensure access to care does not depend on zip code and to give states flexibility to design solutions that reflect local needs.\n\nFunding will roll out over multiple years, providing Wyoming with a stable foundation to strengthen health care delivery and improve the well-being of rural families statewide.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-secures-nearly-13-million-new-safe-streets-funding-bolster", "Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Streets Funding To Bolster Vision For A Safer NW Ohio", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "The new awards announced today totaling $1,275,370 include:\n\n$653,200 awarded to Lucas County for Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities for Northwest Ohio Transportation Safety Action Plan\n\nThis award will be used by Lucas County to pilot and evaluate countermeasures and conduct supplemental planning to implement the Transportation Safety Action Plan across Lucas County. Activities include temporary curbs, signal preemption for emergency medical services, speed studies, walk audits, road safety audits, and development of design tools to evaluate crash and emergency response outcomes.\n\n$542,170 awarded to the City of Toledo for Toledo/Lucas County Fleet Vehicle Safety Supplemental Planning and Demonstration\n\nThis award will be used by City of Toledo to conduct supplemental planning activities and demonstration activities to assess fleet vehicle crash risk, pilot safety technologies and trainings, and update the multi-jurisdictional Northwest Ohio Transportation Safety Action Plan. Deliverables include a consultant-led fleet assessment, driver monitoring in 186 vehicles, pilot interventions, telematics and crash evaluation, and a final report with prioritized procurement and implementation recommendations for Northwest Ohio.\n\n$80,000 awarded to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments for Safety Locations Reports for Ottawa and Sandusky Counties\n\nThis award will be used by Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments to produce Safety Location Reports for Ottawa and Sandusky Counties that identify high-crash intersections and segments eligible for Ohio Department of Transportation safety funding. Deliverables include county-specific reports to prioritize eligible sites, support future road safety audits, and streamline Highway Safety Improvement Program applications to accelerate implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures.\n\n\u201cImproving safety for walkers, bikers and drivers across Northwest Ohio is an important part of building a brighter future for all of our residents. These awards are about more than just concrete and new infrastructure improvements \u2014 it\u2019s about making life safer and creating community spaces that are accessible for all our people,\u201d said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09).\u201cSafe Streets investments across our region will allow our community leaders to meet the needs of today while planning the way for a safer tomorrow. I want to thank all our partners for their initiative to apply for these awards, and I will continue fighting to bring more funding like this back to our communities across Northwest Ohio.\u201d\n\n\"We are pleased to receive our third Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the US Department of Transportation,\" said Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski. \"These funds will be used to develop measures to make Lucas County roadways safer for all users including better understanding the impacts of speed and safety on our roadways, improvements to access management systems, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. These investments in highway safety pay back by providing a higher quality of life for our residents.\"\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to the US Department of Transportation for awarding this Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. These funds will allow us to identify high-crash locations in Ottawa and Sandusky Counties and prioritize safety improvements that save lives,\" said Sandy Spang, Executive Director of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. \"By producing detailed Safety Action Plans, we can help local communities access resources faster and implement proven strategies to make our roads safer for everyone.\u201d\n\nThe SS4A program, administered through the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, aims to fund critical projects nationwide that prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries, especially in high-risk areas. This award is part of an ongoing initiative by the USDOT to support local efforts that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of community members through modernized infrastructure and strategic safety planning. This funding highlights the importance of investing in preventative measures that support a sustainable, people-centered approach to transportation infrastructure.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sam-liccardos-first-term-defined-bipartisanship-and-focus-local-priorities", "Rep. Sam Liccardo\u2019s First Term Defined by Bipartisanship and Focus on Local Priorities", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Sam T. Liccardo", "L000607", "liccardo.house.gov", "liccardo", "https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo released his end-of-year report highlighting a first term that balanced a focus on bipartisan problem-solving on housing and other cost-of-living issues with the imperative of responding to lawless, reckless, and harmful actions of the Trump Administration.\n\n\u201cAmid the least productive legislative session in modern history, I came to Congress determined to get things done for our community,\u201d said Liccardo. \u201cNonetheless, I worked to build partnerships on both sides of the aisle \u2013 authoring a bipartisan ACA tax extension to resolve a historic stalemate over health care, garnering committee approval for two bills to accelerate affordable housing, and becoming an original cosponsor of stablecoin legislation that passed the House and ultimately (through the Senate bill) got signed into law.\u201d Several of these proposals\u2013on housing, health care, and tech innovation \u2013gained the attention of national news outlets. \u201cWe\u2019ll build on this momentum, Liccardo observed, and push more legislation to deliver results, particularly on housing and lowering costs.\u201d\n\nLiccardo also highlighted the groundwork laid this year to advance America\u2019s long-term competitiveness. \u201cI crafted and launched an Innovation Agenda to unleash America\u2019s potential to win the 21st century, and I\u2019m proud that this framework earned the support of the largest caucus in Congress, the 116-member New Democratic Coalition,\u201d he added. Liccardo and the NDC are now working to get aligned behind a slate of pro-innovation bills, and he has forged bipartisan support for efforts to counter the Trump Administration\u2019s attacks on high-skill immigration.\n\nLiccardo noted the important work of his team within California\u2019s 16th District as well: \u201cBeyond legislation, our hard-working team enabled the restoration of more than $3 million owed to constituents, and we launched two major regional initiatives\u2014the Wildfire Resilience Partnership and the Partnership for the Coastside\u2019s Future\u2014to strengthen federal, state, and local coordination as our region confronts the inevitable impacts of climate change.\u201d Liccardo concluded, \u201cWe\u2019re entering 2026 with real momentum\u2014rare progress for a first-term member of the minority\u2013 and a mandate to keep pushing.\u201d\n\n2025 Highlights Include:\n\nAdvancing two bipartisan housing bills through the House Financial Services Committee, as part of a package awaiting a vote of the full House in January.\n\nIntroducing the only bipartisan ACA tax credit extension to save taxpayers money, which gained national attention in interviews with cable outlets across the ideological spectrum, from FOX and NewsNation to NBC to CNN and MSNBC.\n\nLeading dozens of colleagues to successfully urge reversal of the Trump Administration\u2019s proposed changes to Continuum of Care funding that would have evicted thousands of extremely low-income families from their homes.\n\nCreating and launching the New Democratic Coalition\u2019s Innovation Agenda, and hosting several bipartisan gatherings of colleagues with AI thought leaders, such as Jensen Huang, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman.\n\nReturning more than $3 million to constituents and resolving more than 1,400 cases with federal agencies\n\nEstablishing the Wildfire Resilience Partnership and the Partnership for the Coastside\u2019s Future to accelerate and scale infrastructure and risk reduction efforts throughout the district.\n\nAnticipating a future change in leadership, authoring and introducing legislation\u2013and garnering the support of dozens of colleagues as cosponsors\u2013 to combat some of the most severe abuses of the Trump Administration, including efforts to counter:\n\nUnlawful deployment of the military in U.S. cities, through HR 4998, the SUN Act (joined by 56 cosponsors) and HR 6533, The Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act. (joined by 31 cosponsors)\n\nUnconstitutional executive branch retraction (or \u201cimpoundment\u201d) of federal appropriations for critical federal services and programs, through HR 3454, the Protect Our Constitution and Communities Act (POCCA) (joined by 41 cosponsors)\n\nSelf-enriching actions of elected officials violative of the emoluments clause and longstanding ethic prohibitions, to issue cryptocurrency, securities, and other investment instruments, through HR1712, The MEME Act. (joined by 33 cosponsors)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases/pennsylvania-receives-nearly-200-million-rural-health-care-transformation", "Pennsylvania Receives Nearly $200 Million for Rural Health Care Transformation", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Ryan Mackenzie", "M001230", "mackenzie.house.gov", "mackenzie", "https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, welcomed today\u2019s announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that Pennsylvania will be receiving nearly $200 million in 2026 to support rural health care initiatives. The funding was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts \u2014 the funding package passed by Congress this year. That legislation included $50 billion, spread over five years, to support rural health care.\n\n\u201cThis funding marks the beginning of an unprecedented investment in rural health care,\u201d said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars to support our state\u2019s rural health infrastructure, which will help to address longstanding challenges facing hospitals, medical staff, and patients throughout Pennsylvania. By investing in our health care workforce, embracing innovation, improving substance abuse treatment, and supporting providers, we can deliver better outcomes for people throughout our community.\u201d\n\nPennsylvania\u2019s proposal features a range of solutions aimed at improving collaboration, supporting innovation, and investing in the rural health workforce. The objectives of the proposal include:\n\n\u201cImprove key health outcomes, including prevention and treatment of chronic disease and use of the 988-suicide prevention line, substance use disorder treatment engagement and collaborative care arrangements for subspecialty care.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreased adoption of paramedicine programs at EMS agencies.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreased training and credentialing programs (e.g., EMTs, midwives, MDs, etc.) focused on rural workforce.\u201d\n\n\u201c10% reduction in workforce vacancy rate in rural hospitals.\u201d\n\nRead the press release from CMS HERE\n\nSee Pennsylvania\u2019s proposal HERE\n\nSee highlights from Pennsylvania\u2019s proposal HERE\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congresswoman-april-mcclain-delaney-reports-proposed-ice-detention", "Statement from Congresswoman April McClain Delaney on Reports of a Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Hagerstown", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MD", "April McClain Delaney", "M001232", "mcclaindelaney.house.gov", "mcclaindelaney", "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC\u2014Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released a statement on reports of a proposed ICE detention facility in Hagerstown, Maryland:\n\n\"I am outraged by reports that the Trump Administration may be considering the construction of an ICE detention facility in or near Hagerstown. If true, this proposal is unacceptable\u2014and I will fight it with every tool available to me.\n\n\"The mass detention of human beings without due process is a profound moral and constitutional failure. Detaining people\u2014like asylum seekers and families\u2014far from legal counsel, their support systems, and meaningful oversight creates a grave risk of unlawful detention and irreversible harm.\n\n\"Hagerstown is not a dumping ground for a broken federal system\u2014it is a proud community built on fairness, decency, and the rule of law. I will not quietly accept a facility that threatens civil liberties, undermines due process, and contradicts our values.\n\n\"Let me be clear about what I am doing, and what I will continue to do, to stop this:\n\nI am demanding full and immediate transparency from DHS and ICE, including all planning documents, contracts, internal analyses, and communications related to any proposed detention facility in Washington County. There will be no secrecy and no backroom decisions.\n\nI am scheduled to meet with ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations field office in Baltimore in January, where I will conduct my constitutionally required oversight of this facility which has my constituents locked inside.\n\nI will work with colleagues to use aggressive congressional oversight\u2014including formal investigations\u2014to expose any effort to rush this project forward while cutting corners on legality, due process, or human rights.\n\nI will oppose any attempt to detain people without full constitutional protections, and I will challenge policies that normalize prolonged or unlawful detention under the guise of efficiency.\n\nI will stand with community members, faith leaders, advocates, and local governments who are speaking out against this proposal, and I will elevate their voices at every level of the federal government.\n\n\"This is about values and who we are, and that begins with protecting our neighbors. A government that detains people in bulk, behind walls and razor wire, without transparency or accountability, is a government that has lost its moral compass.\n\n\"I will not allow Hagerstown to become a symbol of that failure. I will fight this proposal publicly, relentlessly, and unapologetically\u2014and I will keep the people of this community informed every step of the way.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-hits-50-city-milestone-2025-timnath-roundtable", "Congressman Neguse Hits 50-City Milestone in 2025 with Timnath Roundtable", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Last week, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders in Timnath. He was joined by Mayor Robert Axmacher, Police Chief Laurie Scott, Fire Chief Derek Bergsten, and other local leaders to discuss community priorities. Rep. Neguse\u2019s visit to the Northern Colorado town marked the 50th community he\u2019s visited in Colorado\u2019s 2nd Congressional District in 2025, building on his trademark for showing up for people across the state. He has also held 17 in-person town halls this year \u2014 more than every other member of Colorado\u2019s U.S. House delegation combined.\n\n\u201cWhen you represent a district as large as Colorado\u2019s 2nd, you learn early on that showing up matters, and that the best way to serve the people you were elected to represent is to engage with them directly. Which is why I\u2019ve made it my mission over the past year to show up in every community \u2014 no matter how big or small \u2014 to hear directly from our constituents,\u201d said Congressman Neguse. \u201cIn the new year, we\u2019ll keep traversing our district, engaging with everyone, and speaking up \u2014 because fixing what\u2019s broken in our politics requires working together to build a future we all believe in.\u201d\n\nCongressman Neguse has represented Colorado\u2019s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Covering more than 12,000 square miles, the district is one of Colorado\u2019s largest and most rural, spanning twelve counties: Boulder, Weld, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Summit, Jackson, Routt, and Broomfield.\n\nIn 2025 alone, Neguse visited 50 cities and towns across the district, including Allenspark, Eldorado Springs, Erie, Gold Hill, Gunbarrel, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Niwot, Superior, Central City, Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume, Avon, Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, Wolcott, Black Hawk, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Winter Park, Walden, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, Red Feather Lakes, Hayden, Oak Creek, Phippsburg, Steamboat Springs, Yampa, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Timnath.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-blasts-trump-administration-denial-8-million-passaic-county", "Congresswoman Pou Blasts Trump Administration Denial of $8 Million for Passaic County Schools", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Nellie Pou", "P000621", "pou.house.gov", "pou", "https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PATERSON, NJ \u2014 Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today hammered the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s refusal to reverse its decision to strip $8 million in funding for Passaic County schools under the Full-Service Community Schools grant program.\n\n\u201cDespicable does not begin to describe this unjust and outrageous decision. With its denial today, the Trump Department of Education is ripping support right from the hands of our students in Paterson and Passaic,\u201d said Congresswoman Nellie Pou. \u201cWith zero warning, little explanation, no rational basis, and days before Christmas, Paterson schools were notified that $7.9 million in federal support they were counting on would be terminated. This critical aid funds a myriad of vital services including after-school programming, tutoring, counseling, food assistance, and health services \u2013 all of which will now cease to exist because of the Trump administration\u2019s callousness and cruelty.\n\n\u201cDespite the Paterson Public School District\u2019s willingness to remedy any concerns the Administration had with its programming under the grant, the Education Department refused to engage and has now hung these students and educators out to dry. At a time when the Department of Education has rolled back support to K-12 schools from coast to coast, New Jersey students will now be forced to return to their classrooms in the new year with fewer tools to help them succeed, incurring consequences that will be felt for years to come. The President promised to dismantle public education in America, and today he is doing exactly that. These cuts must be reversed and this funding must be restored.\u201d\n\nOn December 18, Congresswoman Pou sent an urgent letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighting the \u201ccatastrophic harm\u201d these cuts would cause and demanded the funding be restored \u201cbefore it is too late.\u201d During Christmas week, Pou\u2019s office had been in touch with administration officials to make clear the district\u2019s willingness to work with the Department to address their priorities.\n\nFull-Service Community School grants support a myriad of resources in New Jersey including social, health, nutrition, and mental health services, early childhood education programs, juvenile crime prevention and rehabilitation programs, and educational programs to support the next generation of workers.\n\nThe cuts impact eight Passaic County schools in the Ninth District: Passaic MLK School No. 6, Passaic High School, Joseph A. Taub Middle School, Paterson International High School, Paterson Eastside High School, Paterson School No. 16, Paterson School No. 6, and Alonzo T. Moody Academy High School.\n\nIn total, $7.9 million in federal grants will be slashed from these schools ($2.8 million for 2026, $2.8 million for 2027, and $2.3 million for 2028). Nationwide, 18 Full-Service Community School grants were scheduled for elimination by the Trump administration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-advances-bipartisan-bill-modernize-aviation-supply-chain", "Scholten Advances Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Aviation Supply Chain", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Hillary J. Scholten", "S001221", "scholten.house.gov", "scholten", "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Hillary Scholten advanced the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 with unanimous, bipartisan support out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This bipartisan legislation aims to study the potential to accelerate digital supply chain documentation at the Federal Aviation Administration to improve safety standards and combat forgery within supply chains. Representative Brad Knott (R-NC) is the Republican lead of the legislation.\n\n\u201cOutdata data systems in our aviation supply chain not only cost time and money, they present a threat to safety and security,\u201d said Congresswoman Scholten. \u201cIt is beyond time for the FAA to transition to digital documentation - a change that prevents counterfeit parts in the supply chain and keeps us all safe. West Michigan is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, proudly home to 406 such businesses. We need our federal processes to keep pace with industry. I am proud to be leading this straightforward, commonsense, and bipartisan legislation and am glad to see it pass out of committee with unanimous support. I urge Speaker Johnson to move this bill to the floor as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nThe Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 is a commonsense bill that builds on the work of the Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force. The Task Force\u2019s report to Congress underscored a concerning rise in counterfeit or improperly documented aerospace parts in the supply chain. Because FAA documentation proving the airworthiness of these parts is not digitized, authorized release certificates are easy to forge, allowing bad actors to slip fraudulent parts into the supply chain. This bill will charge the U.S Government Accountability Office with conducting a study on the barriers to adopting digital documentation and verification throughout the entirety of the aerospace supply chain. The report will include suggestions on voluntary digitalization, as well as best practices to catalyze digital documentation.\n\nCongresswoman Scholten\u2019s remarks on the legislation are available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-shreve-delivers-working-families-tax-cuts-indiana-awarded-207", "Congressman Shreve Delivers Working Families Tax Cuts as Indiana Is Awarded $207 Million for Rural Health", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Jefferson Shreve", "S001229", "shreve.house.gov", "shreve", "https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Greenwood, IN \u2014 Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) delivered news that Indiana will receive $206,928,000 in federal funding for the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, focused on improving access and quality of care in rural communities across the state.\n\nThe RHT Program was created under President Trump\u2019s Working Families Tax Cuts law, which Congressman Shreve supported in the House. The program is a $50 billion initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen rural health systems nationwide.\n\nIn September, Mr. Shreve joined members of the Indiana delegation in urging HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to award Indiana the maximum funding available through the new program. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, states will receive first-year awards through RHT.\n\nCMS says the investment will help states expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and support innovative models that bring dependable care closer to home.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases/2025-review", "2025 in Review", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Dale W. Strong", "S001220", "strong.house.gov", "strong", "https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representative Dale Strong released the following update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama during the first year of the 119th Congress:\n\n\u201cSome of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, bringing U.S. Space Command to its rightful home, delivering game-changing investments for Redstone Arsenal, Marshall Space Flight Center, Golden Dome and next-generation missile defense, and closing the southern border and strengthening our homeland security,\u201d said Representative Dale Strong.\n\n\u201cIt has been a great year with a Republican majority and President Trump leading the way,\u201d Strong continued. \u201cIn the year ahead, my focus will remain on turning conservative priorities into concrete results, championing North Alabama\u2019s capabilities, and continuing our work to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Alabamians.\u201d\n\n2025 CONSTITUENT SERVICES\n\n1,300 constituents served through casework ranging from expedited passports and VA benefits to tax returns and social security benefits.\n\nOver $7.2 million returned to constituents through casework.\n\n148,530 individual response letters sent to constituents.\n\n667 visits made across AL-05 to meet with constituents, small businesses, manufacturers, and organizations.\n\n25 Mobile Office Hour events in communities across North Alabama, including Pisgah, Elkmont, and Trinity, among others.\n\nTied fourth nationally for the total number of cadets accepted to West Point from a single congressional district and second in the Southeast region.\n\nReached 177,163 constituents through telephone town halls.\n\nWELCOMING SPACE COMMAND\n\n\u201cThis time last year, during my 2024 Year in Review, I said to you all:\n\n\u2018I refuse to sit back and allow such a blatantly political decision to put our national security and key space programs at risk. Through an objective, fact- based process, Huntsville demonstrated that North Alabama is the best location to permanently house Space Command. I look forward to new leadership in the White House, who will put America\u2019s national security needs before politics.\u2019\n\nToday, I proudly say: promises made, promises KEPT,\u201d said Strong.\n\n\u201cNorth Alabama has always been critical to our nation\u2019s defense, and President Trump made clear that U.S. Space Command belongs where mission readiness comes first. I\u2019m proud to have been a part of the process to bring Space Command HQ to its rightful home every step of the way \u2014 first as Chairman of the Madison County Commission and now as the Congressman representing the home of Space Command. This has been one of the most rewarding achievements of 2025.\u201d\n\nIn September, President Trump announced that U.S. Space Command will establish its permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, a decision driven by national security priorities and mission readiness. Earlier this month, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth joined Alabama leaders at Redstone to unveil the sign at the site of the future headquarters location \u2013 marking a pivotal new chapter for Huntsville, Alabama, and Space Command.\n\nINVESTING IN AMERICA\n\n\u201cThe Working Families Tax Cut Act is delivering real relief for working families, strengthening our economy, securing the border, and cutting wasteful spending. This bill invests in North Alabama\u2019s space, defense, and manufacturing industries while putting more money back in the pockets of families, farmers, and small business owners,\u201d said Strong.\n\nCongressman Dale Strong voted in favor of final passage of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. The legislation delivers major investments in North Alabama, including over $4.2 billion for NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center to support the Space Launch System, Orion integration, and critical infrastructure upgrades. It also provides $25 billion for the Golden Dome missile defense program at Redstone Arsenal as part of $150 billion in long-term national defense funding.\n\nThe bill locks in Alabama\u2019s 6% hospital provider tax, creates a $50 billion national rural health fund with over $500M for Alabama, of which $203M in first-year funding was awarded to the state just this month, and strengthens the farm safety net by raising reference prices and expanding access to affordable crop insurance.\n\nThe legislation made permanent the largest tax cut in history of 22%, increasing take-home pay for a typical family of four by $7,600 to $10,900 per year. It ends federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and interest on loans for American-made vehicles, and provides additional tax relief for seniors with a $6,000 bonus deduction.\n\nSECURING THE HOMELAND\n\n\u201cProtecting our homeland requires constant vigilance across many fronts \u2013 from securing our borders and preventing illegal crossings, to addressing emerging threats posed by drones, cyberattacks, and bioterrorism. Our nation faces complex and evolving challenges, including drug and human trafficking, threats to mass gatherings and critical infrastructure, and risks to our agricultural and food systems. We must ensure that we have strong laws, innovative technology, and coordinated enforcement to safeguard our communities,\u201d said Strong.\n\nAs a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, Congressman Strong led several legislative efforts aimed at addressing the threats to our homeland, including the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act to strengthen research security within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); SHIELD Against CCP Act to better assess and coordinate efforts to counter threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party; and the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act to evaluate and strengthen DHS\u2019s biodetection strategy \u2013 all of which passed the House with bipartisan support.\n\nCongressman Strong prioritized countering unmanned aircraft threats by again introducing the National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, to establish a national training center to improve coordination and readiness against malicious drone activity. Executive Order 14305 subsequently established the Center, which is based on Redstone Arsenal and serves as the nation\u2019s premier hub for preparing law enforcement and security professionals to detect, assess, and counter emerging threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.\n\nAs a member of the Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States, he is conducting oversight of security preparations for major upcoming international events, including the FIFA Club World Cup (2025), the Ryder Cup (2025), the FIFA World Cup (2026), the United States\u2019 250th anniversary (2026), and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (2028).\n\nDEFENDING NATIONAL SECURITY\n\n\u201cI came to Congress to protect and defend our national security; safeguarding our national security requires investing in a strong national defense. As the United States faces unprecedented threats from our adversaries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, we must continue to ensure our warfighters are equipped with the best available tools and resources,\u201d said Strong.\n\nCongressman Strong secured wins for Redstone Arsenal this year, including a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act to alleviate Redstone Arsenal Gate bottlenecks and ensure that the thousands of employees, contractors, and service members who travel through these gates have secure, efficient access as Redstone\u2019s mission continues to expand.\n\nStrong re-established the Army Aviation Caucus to advocate for critical funding for advanced capabilities and readiness for UAVs, traditional fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, and next-generation vertical lift \u2013military aviation programs that support our military readiness.\n\nHe also launched the House Golden Dome Caucus to advance President Trump\u2019s next-generation missile defense initiative, strengthening homeland protection against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles, as well as other evolving aerial threats, through policies, funding, and cutting-edge land- and space-based capabilities. Strong says North Alabama\u2019s pivotal role, anchored by Redstone Arsenal\u2019s missile defense legacy, will drive Golden Dome\u2019s success.\n\nSERVING CONSTITUENTS\n\n\u201cUnparalleled constituent services are my top priority, whether it\u2019s helping constituents navigate federal agencies, supporting young people who want to serve our country, or honoring our veterans, I am proud of the results that my office and I have delivered for the Fifth District,\u201d said Strong.\n\nCongressman Strong hosted Mobile Office Hours in 25 towns and municipalities across Alabama\u2019s Fifth District to help constituents with federal casework and share concerns directly with him and his staff. These events provide one-on-one assistance with federal agencies and ensure that all areas of our district have access to our office and its services.\n\nIn August, Strong hosted the Third Annual Strong Military Service and Academy Day at Huntsville High School, connecting North Alabama students with representatives from U.S. military service academies. This year, the Fifth District ranked fourth nationally for the number of accepted West Point candidates from a single congressional district and second in the Southeast.\n\nIn August, Congressman Strong hosted a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary lapel pinning ceremony. The event honored more than 150 Fifth District veterans who served between 1955 and 1975, continuing Strong\u2019s efforts to recognize and thank our local Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice.\n\nOther significant veteran\u2019s casework achievements this year include securing and having the honor of presenting commendations to the families of Mr. Richard Herman Carlile and Ms. Tessie Mae Seymour, who were posthumously awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Congressional Gold Medal, respectively.\n\nINVESTING IN NORTH ALABAMA\n\nReturning taxpayer dollars back home remains a top priority for Rep. Strong. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, he has brought more than $24.7 million back to North Alabama in Community Project Funding alone.\n\nFor Fiscal Year 2026, $6.2 million of Community Project Funding for AL-05 has already been signed into law through H.R. 5371, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill. This includes $5,175,000 for the Town of Ardmore to construct a groundwater treatment facility and $1,087,500 for the Town of Triana to make critical sanitary sewer upgrades.\n\nAs work continues on Fiscal Year 2026 bills, Congressman Strong is working to secure $29.7 million in additional funding for projects to address critical infrastructure and public safety needs across the district. With those projects secured, Representative Strong will have advanced over $60 million in Community Project Funding for North Alabama.\n\nThis year, Congressman Strong also celebrated the following funding victories as dollars moved from paper to projects: Bethel Road improvements in Limestone County; Jackson, Morgan, and Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Offices getting new patrol vehicles; a new sewer pump station and gravity main in Priceville; and the Northern Bypass project to connect I-565 with Memorial Parkway North. Together, these projects show how targeted federal investments are making life safer and better for the people of North Alabama, while keeping taxpayer dollars working here at home.\n\nKEY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY REP. STRONG\n\nNational Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act \u2013 H.R. 709 \u2013 Established by Executive Order 14305\n\nA bill to establish a national counter-UAS training center that brings federal, state, and local partners together to strengthen coordination and improve the ability to detect and stop malicious drone threats to critical infrastructure and mass gathering events.\n\nThe Center, established by President Trump\u2019s Executive Order, is now operational on Redstone Arsenal. Its first class of trainees graduated in November 2025.\n\nNo More Funding for NPR Act of 2025 \u2013 H.R. 1146 \u2013 Successfully Defunded NPR via H.R. 4\n\nA bill to prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio. This legislation would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to the organization, which has a history of biased political and ideological reporting.\n\nSHIELD Against CCP Act \u2013 H.R. 708 \u2013 Passed the House\n\nA bill to establish a dedicated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to assess and counter threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the homeland, including risks related to cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, supply chains, and border and transportation security.\n\nDHS Biodetection Improvement Act \u2013 H.R. 706 \u2013 Passed the House\n\nA bill to expand federal support for spaceport infrastructure so the U.S. can modernize space transportation facilities that serve civil, commercial, and national security needs.\n\nSERVICE Act of 2025 \u2013 H.R. 3312\n\nA bill to support veterans by leveraging their training and experience through specialized law enforcement response teams that improve emergency response and connect veterans in crisis with appropriate support services.\n\nProtecting America\u2019s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025 \u2013 H.R. 1438\n\nA bill to prohibit the purchase or lease of U.S. agricultural land by individuals associated with the governments of China and other designated foreign adversaries.\n\nPromoting American Patriotism in Our Schools Act \u2013 H.R. 1351\n\nA bill requiring all elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day, display the United States flag in all classrooms and gymnasiums, and incorporate educational materials on the history and significance of the American flag.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-unveils-2025-annual-report-highlight-results-ny-24", "Congresswoman Tenney Unveils 2025 Annual Report to Highlight Results for NY-24 Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Claudia Tenney", "T000478", "tenney.house.gov", "tenney", "https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Oswego, New York \u2014 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2025 Annual Report, showcasing how her office delivered for working families, farmers, small businesses, veterans, and seniors across the district. The report highlights expanded constituent services, strong legislative action, and a continued commitment to transparency and accountability.\n\n\u201cServing NY-24 in 2025 has been a privilege, and this year delivered meaningful progress for families and small businesses. My office returned $27.5 million to constituents who were owed benefits, resolved 2,600 constituent cases, and responded to tens of thousands of calls and messages from those seeking help,\" said Congresswoman Tenney. On the legislative front, I supported the Trump Tax Cuts to deliver permanent relief for working families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses, and backed dozens of bills that advanced through the House. This annual report outlines how these efforts delivered real results for Upstate New York and where the focus remains as we head into the new year.\u201d\n\nView the full report here and view highlights from each section below:\n\nConstituent Services\n\nReturned over $27.5 million in benefits or back pay to residents of NY-24.\n\nCompleted 2,600 constituent cases, helping people cut through federal red tape.\n\nAnswered more than 16,000 constituent calls and messages.\n\nProvided over 850 commendations and proclamations to veterans, first responders, students, and community leaders.\n\nWrote 110 grant letters to support local community projects and economic growth.\n\nAttended over 130 community events across the district.\n\nAccessibility and Transparency\n\nExplained every vote cast in Congress, surpassing 1,000 detailed vote explanations on the website.\n\nResponded to more than 78,000 constituent messages seeking answers and accountability.\n\nContinued to provide clear breakdowns of Washington actions that affect costs, security, and local priorities.\n\nDelivering Results for NY-24\n\nIntroduced 67 bills and cosponsored 472 bills on critical issues like economic growth, national security, and election integrity.\n\nSupported 45 bills that passed the House of Representatives.\n\nHelped advance 11 bills that became law, including measures enacted in the Trump Tax Cuts that deliver permanent relief.\n\nSecured wins that support local priorities: tax credits for advanced manufacturing, stronger protections for family farms, and rural hospital support.\n\nAdvocated for energy affordability and reliability, including preserving nuclear credits important to Upstate New York.\n\nHighlights for the District\n\nBacked efforts that helped secure the release of an American held abroad.\n\nPassed H.R. 323, Renaming a Post Office to Honor Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz\n\nPressed for stronger border security and enforcement to protect public safety and stop illegal trafficking.\n\nSupported workforce development initiatives and small business outreach efforts across NY-24.\n\nRead the full 2025 Annual Report here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-issues-2025-year-review", "Thompson Issues 2025 Year in Review", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Glenn Thompson", "T000467", "thompson.house.gov", "thompson", "https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "BELLEFONTE, Pa. \u2013 U.S. Representative Glenn \"GT\" Thompson today issued a 2025 Year in Review, providing a snapshot of the work he focused on in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. during the year.\n\n\"This year was full of legislative victories: From ensuring more milk options in public schools to making certain our rural schools receive the funding they need, we continue to deliver for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District,\" Rep. Thompson said. \"In addition to serving as a senior member of the Education and Workforce Committee, I continued in my role as Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, where I proudly advocate for all of rural America.\"\n\nTOP SPEAKER: Rep. Thompson was again named the No. 1 speaker in the House of Representatives, speaking 91 days on the House Floor and delivering 120 speeches.\n\nSIGNED INTO LAW: Rep. Thompson helped ensure passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law in December 2025. Rep. Thompson also secured numerous provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act that became law in July 2025, including the largest investment in American agriculture in a generation as well as a provision authorizing Workforce Pell Grants. In addition, Rep. Thompson delivered more than $6.1 million in federal funding for nine community projects in PA-15, which became law through the appropriations package Congress passed to reopen the government this fall.\n\nPRESIDENT'S DESK: Rep. Thompson's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 has passed both the House and Senate and will be signed into law by President Trump.\n\nHOUSE APPROVED: In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in July, the House approved Rep. Thompson'sDigital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act) to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital assets like cryptocurrency. In September, with strong bipartisan support, the House passed Rep. Thompson's U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025, a testament to our shared commitment to fair markets and reliable standards for American farmers.\n\nThe report also includes information about community project funding, nominations of seven exceptional students from PA-15 to our nation's service academies, and various metrics for constituent services.\n\nClick here to review the full report.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5837", "Rep. Dina Titus End of Year Report Shows Major Results for Southern Nevada", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", "titus", "https://titus.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today released an end of year report detailing her 2025 accomplishments on behalf of Nevada\u2019s First District.\n\n\u201cAs the year and the first half of the 119th session of Congress come to a close, I am proud to look back upon my service to the people in Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cIn Washington, D.C, and in my Las Vegas district office, we have sought to address their concerns and needs.\u201d\n\n\u201cI have introduced legislation to prevent mushroom clouds in our backyard, help Southern Nevadans cope with the increasing effects of extreme heat, and conserve our precious water resources,\u201d she continued. \u201cAdditionally, I delivered over $433 million in federal grants for Nevada\u2019s First District and returned $2,323,418 to constituents in social security, veterans\u2019 benefits, and tax refunds.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt has been my privilege to serve the people of Congressional District 1 in 2025, and I look forward to working together with you in 2026 to improve lives and livlihoods in Southern Nevada,\u201d the Congresswoman finished.\n\nRead the Full Report Here\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-greens-congressional-report", "Congressman Al Green\u2019s Congressional Report", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Al Green", "G000553", "algreen.house.gov", "algreen", "https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "3 federal judges I recommended were nominated and confirmed: Alfred H. Bennett to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, George C. Hanks Jr. for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and Gregg J. Costa to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas as well as to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.\n\nHundreds of billions in support for our port, airports, rail line, hospital district, schools, housing, roads, bridges, and infrastructure.\n\n$10 billion in funding for small businesses through my reauthorization of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (The SSBCI) Renewal Act.\n\n$9 billion through the establishment of my Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) to provide low- and moderate-income community financial institutions funding to support small businesses, as well as consumers, in their communities.\n\n$325 million in local projects.\n\n$100 million in appropriations for my permanent codification of the Minority Business Development Agency through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\n$90 to $100 million for flood control within the district.\n\n$22.5 million for the first congressionally funded police body cameras.\n\nMillions for Texas Southern University\u2019s National Transportation Security Center of Excellence.\n\nHistoric passage of my Fair Lending for All Act in the House of Representatives, which imposes criminal penalties for intentional lender discrimination.\n\nPassage of my Reforming Disaster Recovery Act in the House, a bill which would codify the requirements and objectives of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, which provides critical funding to those impacted by natural disasters and other extreme events.\n\nPassage of my Systemic Risk Authority Transparency Act in the House, a bill that requires more transparency from our banking regulators in the event of a bank failure.\n\nSupported passage of the PRO Act to strengthen workers rights to unionize and collectively bargain.\n\nHaving a foundation for the historic impeachment of President Donald John Trump by bringing the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Articles of Impeachment against him to a vote.\n\nHaving recently filed and brought new Articles of Impeachment to a vote wherein most House Democrats (187) declined to halt proceedings through a motion to table.\n\nPassage in the House of H.Res.517 \u2013 my Historic Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution and introduced the Historic Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution which call for the establishment of Slavery Remembrance Day and month in August of each year similar to other Remembrance events for 9/11, Pearl Harbor, and the Holocaust.\n\nIntroduced a resolution to create a Cabinet level Department of Reconciliation to reconcile issues associated with invidious discrimination across the country.\n\nPassed a resolution through the House Honoring the NAACP.\n\nPassed a resolution through the House recognizing Black History Month.\n\nPassed a resolution through the House recognizing the hanging of nooses as a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation.\n\nFought to protect the constitutional and human rights of all people, including undocumented persons within the United States.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-returns-over-1-million-alaskans-through-casework", "Congressman Begich Returns Over $1 Million to Alaskans Through Casework", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ANCHORAGE, AK. \u2013 Dec. 29, 2025 \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced that his office has returned over $1 million in federal casework funds to Alaskans since taking office in January.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to announce that my constituent services team has returned over $1 million to Alaskans this year. Whether it\u2019s ensuring a veteran receives long-overdue benefits or resolving a Social Security issue, my office is committed to delivering results,\u201d said Congressman Begich. \u201cOur office works diligently to cut through federal red tape on behalf of people across our state. Returning more than one million dollars is an important milestone, and I\u2019m proud of the real impact this work has had on the lives of Alaskans across our great state.\u201d\n\nBelow are recent constituent success stories from Alaskan residents who worked with Congressman Begich\u2019s office:\n\n\u201cI want to express my sincere gratitude for the hard work and dedication shown in helping my family navigate a challenging situation. The commitment shown to veterans and their families has made a meaningful difference to us. We are truly grateful.\u201d \u2013 Vince H.\n\n\"My wife and I had been waiting since 2023 for the disability benefits we were owed, and we were at a breaking point. Congressman Begich\u2019s office took our case seriously and worked tirelessly to get answers. Because of their efforts, we received $32,500 in backpay. Their help changed our lives, and we can\u2019t thank them enough.\" \u2013David N.\n\n\"After struggling for months to make progress with the Social Security Administration, Congressman Begich\u2019s office stepped in and got results. With their help, I received more than $18,000 in backpay that I had been waiting on. I\u2019m deeply appreciative of their hard work and compassion.\" \u2013 Theresa H.\n\n\"Congressman Begich and his team helped me navigate a long and frustrating situation with Social Security. Thanks to their persistence, I finally received the benefits I was owed - over $11,000. Their support, especially the work of Casework Manager, Denali Tshibaka, took a huge weight off my shoulders and I\u2019m truly thankful.\"\n\n\u2013 Robert C.\n\n\"I was owed a small IRS refund and kept running into roadblocks trying to get it resolved. Congressman Begich\u2019s office treated my case with the same importance as any other and made sure I received the refund. It meant a lot to be heard and helped, no matter the size of the issue.\"\n\n\u2013 Jane B.\n\nTo request assistance with a federal agency, please visit Begich.House.gov to fill out a casework form.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1543", "Congressman Josh Brecheen's 2025 Highlights", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "OK", "Josh Brecheen", "B001317", "brecheen.house.gov", "brecheen", "https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nDecember 29, 2025\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen's 2025 Highlights\n\nWashington, DC\u2013As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen's third year in office, here's a recap of the top highlights from the year.\n\nTop Bills Introduced\n\nHealthy SNAP Act of 2025 -- this legislation would exclude certain junk foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits.\n\nUSA First Act -- this legislation would transfer any unobligated funds previously appropriated to USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund under FEMA.\n\nDRIVE Act -- this legislation would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed limiters on vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) above 26,000 pounds.\n\nEnergy Freedom Act -- this legislation would repeal the more than 20 green energy tax subsidies created or expanded by the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nTop Oversight Activity\n\nCongressman Brecheen led 134 Republican Members of Congress in a public commitment to monitoring the treatment of religious and ethnic minorities in Syria, ensuring that the sanction repeal conditions found in the NDAA are upheld. Fox News wrote an exclusive on the statement. A copy of the full statement is available here.\n\nCongressman led a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a criminal investigation into the activities of Biden Administration Special Counsel, Jack Smith, and his grave violation of the Fourth Amendment during Operation Arctic Frost. The Blaze wrote an exclusive on the letter. A copy of the full letter is available here.\n\nBy the Numbers\n\nMiles Traveled by our Staff for Visits, Meetings, Events, Speaking Engagements, and Town Halls: 85,137\n\nConstituent Letters Responded To: 21,544\n\nVisits, Meetings, or Events with Constituents, Businesses, and Community Leaders by our Field Representatives: 5,921\n\nCommendation Letters Mailed: 1,521\n\nConstituents Assisted with Casework: 571\n\nSpeaking Engagements by our Field Representatives: 120\n\nMedia Interviews by Congressman Brecheen: 106\n\nIn-Person Town Halls: 20\n\nTelephone Town Halls: 1\n\nPress Inquiries: kate.bryan@mail.house.gov\n\n###\n\nRelated News\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen Introduces the Expedited Transparency Act\n\nMarch 18, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen Announces Service Academy Nominees\n\nNovember 13, 2025 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nCongressman Brecheen Cosponsors Impeachment Articles Against Judge Boasberg\n\nNovember 5, 2025 | Posted in Press Releases\n\nHouse Values Action Team Statement on Christian Persecution in Nigeria\n\nNovember 4, 2025 | Posted in News Hits", 1, "2026-04-07T14:30:38Z", "2026-04-07T14:34:40Z"], ["https://buchanan.house.gov/2025/12/buchanan-applauds-280-000-dot-grant-to-improve-pedestrian-safety-in-bradenton", "Buchanan Applauds $280,000 DOT Grant to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Bradenton", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Vern Buchanan", "B001260", "buchanan.house.gov", "buchanan", "https://buchanan.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cStrong Communities Start with Safe Streets\u201d\n\nCombined with the City\u2019s Match, the $350,000 Investment will Support a Citywide Safety Action Plan to Protect Pedestrians, Cyclists and Seniors.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for awarding $280,000 to the City of Bradenton through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to address longstanding pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety challenges. With the City of Bradenton\u2019s 20 percent match, the total investment will reach $350,000.\n\nThe funding will support Bradenton\u2019s Safety Action Plan and Countermeasure Demonstration Project, a citywide effort to identify safety risks and test practical solutions to reduce crashes and make streets safer.\n\n\u201cStrong communities start with safe streets,\u201d said Buchanan. \u201cThis grant will help Bradenton make targeted improvements that protect seniors, families and everyone who uses our roads by taking a closer look at traffic risks and testing real-world solutions that make it safer for people to walk, bike and drive.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe appreciate Congressman Vern Buchanan and his team for their support in securing this funding for Bradenton,\u201d said Mayor Brown. \u201cThis grant gives us the opportunity to take a closer look at traffic safety across the city and test practical improvements to make our streets safer for everyone.\u201d\n\nBetween 2018 and 2022, Bradenton recorded 27 roadway fatalities, underscoring the need for targeted, data-driven safety improvements. This equates to a fatality rate of 9.7 per 100,000 residents, highlighting ongoing risks for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists across the city.\n\nTo address these challenges, the funding will support a citywide Safety Action Plan and the testing of practical safety improvements. This effort will allow the city to better understand traffic risks, pilot proven countermeasures and use the results to guide long-term safety investments.\n\nBuchanan is a respected leader in Florida\u2019s business community and has created thousands of jobs over the course of his career. He previously chaired both the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415233", "Rep. Smith condemns Communist China\u2019s provocations and acts of aggression against Taiwan", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), issued the following statement in response to China\u2019s deliberately provocative and antagonistic military exercises around Taiwan:\n\n\u201cCommunist China\u2019s egregious violations of Taiwan\u2019s air space, its ships\u2019 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, and live-fire drills, which commenced on December 29, are belligerent provocations, which constitute the crime of aggression under international law. Communist China\u2019s violations of the sovereignty of the democratic island nation\u2014coupled with recent transgressions against U.S. treaty allies Japan and the Philippines\u2014directly threaten peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.\n\n\u201cChina is a totalitarian tyrant, which abuses its own people at home and remains a predatory rogue state abroad. Congress stands with freedom-loving peoples in both nations\u2014those in China, working against the oppressive Communist Party ruling their country, and the people of Taiwan, standing firm against this outside aggressor. By its actions, Communist China has put itself outside the community of nations.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-68-million-safe-streets-all-grants", "Congressman Cohen Announces $6.8 Million in Safe Streets for All Grants from the Department of Transportation", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "TN", "Steve Cohen", "C001068", "cohen.house.gov", "cohen", "https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MEMPHIS \u2013 Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program has awarded two grants totaling $6,891,760 to the Memphis Fire Department and the MidSouth Development District.\n\nCongressmen Cohen, Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act in September to strengthen the SS4A program whose life-saving projects in more than 1,600 communities across the United States are reducing roadway fatalities and serious accidents.\n\nCongressman Cohen made the following statement:\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been proud to support the SS4A Program and have recognized the life-saving funding it provides in a region unfortunately too familiar with traffic- and pedestrian-vehicle fatalities. These investments in advanced training and careful planning for the future will save lives. I was pleased to discuss the MidSouth Development District\u2019s plans with Executive Director Anna McQuiston in my office before the holidays to review the district\u2019s ambitious goals.\u201d\n\nThe first grant is for $5,648,960 to the City of Memphis Division of Fire Services to construct and equip an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and traffic incident management training facility to improve responder driving, on-scene safety, and to reduce secondary crashes. Between 2018 and 2022, the Memphis region experienced 936 fatalities, including some involving responders struck while managing incidents. The facility will be built at 4165 Millington Road. U.S. DOT says the effort aligns with the Federal Highway Administration\u2019s National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training Program and National Fire Protection Association standards, and advances the Mid-South Safety Action Plan.\n\nThe second is a $1.2 million grant to the MidSouth Development District to develop a Regional Safety Action Plan for the six-county Mid-South area (Shelby, Tipton, Fayette and Lauderdale in Tennessee, DeSoto in Mississippi and Crittenden in Arkansas) and to conduct supplemental planning activities and demonstration activities.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-urges-governor-lee-seek-millions-summer-food", "Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Seek Millions in Summer Food Assistance for Children by Thursday\u2019s Deadline", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "TN", "Steve Cohen", "C001068", "cohen.house.gov", "cohen", "https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MEMPHIS \u2013 Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) tonight wrote Governor Bill Lee a letter urging him to have the State of Tennessee apply for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) funding for a Summer U.S. Agriculture Food Assistance Program for an estimated 700,000 children and not fail to apply for it as he did last year.\n\nThe U.S. Depart\u00adment of Agri\u00adcul\u00adture\u2019s Sum\u00admer EBT pro\u00adgram provides $120 in food bene\u00adfits to sup\u00adport school-aged chil\u00addren who don\u2019t have access to free or low-cost school meals dur\u00ading sum\u00admer months.\n\nThe letter reads in part:\n\n\u201cI concur with Senate Democratic Caucus Chair London Lamar and urge you to direct the Tennessee Department of Human Services to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture of its intent to apply to the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT) before the deadline of January 1, 2026.\n\n\u201cI wrote to you last year urging you to apply for these benefits. You chose not to, and the state instead ran its own program that cost much more to feed far fewer children. The state program fed 18,000 children and only reached 15 rural counties, while Summer EBT would have fed nearly 700,000 children and reached all 95 counties.\n\n\u201cAs you know, grocery prices are up tremendously. It is concerning you would turn down nearly $84 million meant to feed hungry children at a time when affordability should be the first issue on all our agendas.\n\n\u201cI hope you will decide to apply for these important funds. There is no good reason to turn down aid for hungry children.\u201d\n\nSee the letter here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-welcomes-213m-rural-healthcare-north-carolina", "Congressman Don Davis Welcomes $213M for Rural Healthcare in North Carolina", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Donald G. Davis", "D000230", "dondavis.house.gov", "dondavis", "https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcomed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\u2019 (CMS) announcement of an award of more than $213 million in Fiscal Year 2026 to North Carolina as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The funding, which the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will administer, will help expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and support innovative models that bring high-quality, dependable care closer to home.\n\n\u201cThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\u2019 North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program award is vital for improving health outcomes for rural North Carolina families,\u201d said Congressman Davis.\n\nBefore this announcement, Congressman Davis led members of the North Carolina congressional delegation in a letter expressing strong support for North Carolina\u2019s RHTP application and urging funding that reflects the state's disproportionately large rural population.\n\nNorth Carolina\u2019s $213 million award represents a proportional distribution and ranks as the tenth-highest RHTP allocation in the nation. Additional funding announcements for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 are also expected.\n\n\u201cApproval will allow our state, which has three million rural residents across 85 counties\u2014the second-largest rural population in the nation\u2014to expand proven innovative models, foster sustainable innovation, and strengthen our rural workforce. By FY2031, NCRHTP aims to increase rural provider-to-population ratios, reduce preventable hospital readmissions and emergency visits, lower chronic disease risk factors, and expand access to integrated behavioral, mental health, and substance use services,\u201d the lawmakers wrote in their letter dated December 16 to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz.\n\nCongressman Davis was joined by North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, and Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Addison McDowell (NC-06), David Rouzer (NC-07), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downing-applauds-historic-investment-rural-health-care", "Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans\u2019 One Big Beautiful Bill.\n\n\u201cNearly every county in Montana is rural, and this historic funding will provide critical support for families across our state,\u201d said Congressman Troy Downing. \u201cI am proud to have voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill which secured this funding, and I look forward to seeing it improve health outcomes in Central and Eastern Montana.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nMontana received the fourth-largest disbursement of funds out of all 50 states for FY 26.\n\nThis funding is the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history.\n\nClick here for a state-by-state summary of program funding.\n\nClick here for a list of RHT Program state project abstracts.\n\nClick here for more information about the RHT Program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7291", "Congressman Estes Releases Statement on House Passage of Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act \u2013 a package of reforms that would lower premium costs for all Americans, expand access to affordable coverage, and increase transparency to drive down prices across the health care system.\n\n\u201cI voted for this legislation knowing that House Republicans are choosing the right and most sensical way \u2013 decreasing health care premiums by 11%. Republicans are addressing the health care crisis in America that Democrats themselves created through Obamacare,\u201d Congressman Estes said. \u201cThe law Democrats passed that they insisted would make health care affordable couldn\u2019t be more untrue. The Unaffordable Care Act led to doubled premiums and deductibles, and choices decreased for Americans nationwide. Republicans are committed to solving this crisis, and I\u2019m honored to vote for this legislation alongside my colleagues.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-applauds-approval-209-million-rural-hospitals-and-healthcare-iowa", "Feenstra Applauds Approval of $209 Million for Rural Hospitals and Healthcare in Iowa", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) praised the Trump administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approving $209 million for rural hospitals and rural healthcare in Iowa for 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program.\n\nThis transformational investment in rural healthcare was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, which Feenstra helped write and pass.\n\n\u201cWorking with President Trump, my Republican colleagues and I delivered $50 billion for rural hospitals and rural healthcare nationwide, and today\u2019s announcement of $209 million for Iowa in 2026 alone will greatly benefit our state and rural communities. This funding will support rapid emergency medical services in Iowa, keep our rural hospitals open and operational, and make high-quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for Iowans,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cAs a former volunteer EMT in my hometown of Hull for 15 years, I can confidently say that this investment in rural healthcare will support patients and save lives. I\u2019ll keep working with President Trump to lower healthcare costs and ensure all Iowans have access to high-quality, affordable care.\u201d\n\nYou can find more information about today\u2019s announcement HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3177953F-1F2D-49F8-BE85-39112AE422EF", "Congressman Rogers Announces Nearly $213 Million Award for Rural Healthcare in Kentucky", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) announced Kentucky has been awarded $212.9 million from the new Rural Health Transformation Fund through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Earlier this year, Congressman Rogers voted for the historic Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, including a carve out of $50 billion for rural healthcare from 2026 to 2030. Kentucky will receive nearly $213 million in 2026 from the new fund to expand rural healthcare, strengthen the workforce in rural clinics and modernize rural healthcare facilities. Awards from the fund will be made annually to Kentucky over the next five years.\n\n\u201cWhen we passed this funding into law earlier this year, I worked hard to ensure Kentucky would receive necessary support over the next five years from the new Rural Health Transformation Fund to help address the high rates of health disparities in our rural Appalachian region,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cWe have made great strides to improve healthcare in the mountains, and this funding will help us continue to address diabetes, obesity, perinatal care, behavioral health, dental care and other dire medical needs in our rural communities.\u201d\n\nTwo key initiatives will be included in Kentucky:\n\nRural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation will help rural providers coordinate and improve treatment for diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other chronic conditions.\n\nPowering Rural Maternal and Infant Health Community-Based Teams will strengthen prenatal care access and support healthier outcomes for mothers and babies in underserved communities.\n\nThe formula for the Rural Health Transformation Program was written into law, including:\n\n$25 billion over five years will be distributed evenly among the states; this means each state will receive $100 million each year for FY 2026-2030 ($500 million total).\n\n$25 billion will be distributed to states based on criteria established by the Secretary that target funding to states with high rural health care needs and that outline long-term programmatic goals that will transform access to care in the state.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-applauds-168-million-rural-health-transformation-0", "Congressman Harris Applauds $168 Million Rural Health Transformation Investment for Maryland", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", "harris", "https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for awarding Maryland $168,180,838 under the Rural Health Transformation Program, which will expand access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and modernize rural health infrastructure and technology. Unfortunately, Maryland did not receive additional funding because the Moore Administration chose not to pursue a SNAP nutritious food waiver.\n\nThis funding will expand access to preventive, primary, maternal, and behavioral healthcare in Maryland\u2019s rural communities, strengthen the rural healthcare workforce by helping recruit and retain doctors and nurses, improve emergency care coordination, and modernize facilities and telehealth so patients can receive high-quality care closer to home. These investments will directly benefit rural residents and communities across Maryland, especially those in Maryland\u2019s First District.\n\nStatement from Congressman Andy Harris:\n\n\u201cI commend the Trump Administration for its leadership in delivering billions of dollars to strengthen rural health care nationwide as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Unfortunately, the Moore administration failed to adequately prioritize Maryland\u2019s application by not applying for a SNAP nutritious food waiver, causing our rural communities to miss out on additional millions of dollars that would have been flowing into our state. As a physician and representative of a rural district \u2014 and the only member of Maryland\u2019s congressional delegation to support the passage of these rural healthcare funds, I\u2019m ready to work with the Trump Administration to address the needs of rural Marylanders with these dollars.\u201d\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404206", "Huizenga Statement on Elections in Burma", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", "huizenga", "https://huizenga.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding elections in Burma.\n\nAs long as the junta is overseeing the election process in Burma and refuses to allow true opposition candidates, any election under these circumstances should be viewed as nothing more than a sham. I call on all ASEAN countries to refrain from legitimizing this staged and predetermined outcome.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://jeffries.house.gov/2025/12/29/dear-colleague-on-january-6th-five-year-anniversary/", "Dear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Hakeem S. Jeffries", "J000294", "jeffries.house.gov", "jeffries", "https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/", "scraper", "Dear Colleague:\n\nI write with respect to the upcoming solemn anniversary of the January 6th brutal attack on the Capitol. Nearly five years ago, a violent mob incited by Donald Trump attempted to halt the peaceful transfer of power. As a result of the extraordinary bravery of the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement professionals, the treacherous effort to prevent certification of the results of the 2020 presidential election failed.\n\nHowever, the cost was profound. More than 140 heroic police officers were seriously injured and many suffered lasting physical and psychological trauma. Several tragically lost their lives. In the years since that disgraceful day, far-right Republicans in Congress have repeatedly attempted to rewrite history and whitewash the events of January 6th. Our country has been indelibly scarred.\n\nDonald Trump promised to lower the high cost of living on day one of his presidency. One year later, costs are out of control, America is too expensive and Republicans believe that the affordability crisis is a hoax. They have done nothing to lower costs for everyday Americans, but are gutting healthcare and enacted massive tax breaks for their billionaire donors.\n\nThe toxic priorities of the Republican Party are clear. On day one of his second term, President Trump issued blanket pardons and commutations to the nearly 1,600 individuals charged in connection with the January 6th attack, including hundreds of violent felons who brutally assaulted law enforcement officers. Several of those individuals have been charged with new crimes throughout the country, putting the safety of the American people in jeopardy. A troubling number of the criminals pardoned by Donald Trump have been arrested for child molestation, sexual assault and kidnapping. Republicans own the failed economy, their broken promise to lower costs and the crime spree the dangerous criminals pardoned by the President have visited on our country.\n\nWe must never forget the horrors of January 6th and will continue to honor the brave law enforcement officers who were injured and lost their lives defending the rule of law in the United States. To that end, on the fifth anniversary of that fateful day, led by the Honorable Bennie Thompson and the Members of the January 6th Select Committee, House Democrats will hold a special hearing that will commence at 10:00 a.m.\n\nAt the hearing, we will examine ongoing threats to free and fair elections posed by an out-of-control Trump administration, expose the election deniers who hold high-level positions of significance in the executive branch and detail the threats to public safety posed by the hundreds of violent felons who were pardoned on the President\u2019s first day in office. We will also present a panel of Members who wish to share their personal experiences from that horrific day. If you wish to testify, please contact Emily.Berret@mail.house.gov by 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2.\n\nThank you for your leadership and I look forward to our continued work in the new year to make life better for the American people.\n\nSincerely,\n\nHakeem Jeffries\n\nDemocratic Leader", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-announces-cms-funds-support-rural-hospitals-across-western-new-york", "Langworthy Announces CMS funds to Support Rural Hospitals Across Western New York and the Southern Tier", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicholas A. Langworthy", "L000600", "langworthy.house.gov", "langworthy", "https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that New York State has been awarded $212 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a historic investment authorized under H.R. 1 and the Working Families Tax Plan, and announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).\n\n\u201cI\u2019m extremely proud to share that New York will receive $212 million in funding to strengthen our rural hospitals and healthcare systems that serve so many hardworking families in Western New York and the Southern Tier,\u201d said Congressman Nick Langworthy. \u201cThis funding is historic \u2014 and it will make a real difference for patients and providers across our communities.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest federal investment in rural healthcare in American history. Established under H.R. 1 and the Working Families Tax Plan, the initiative invests $50 billion over five years to expand access to care, improve outcomes, modernize healthcare delivery, and support rural providers nationwide.\n\n\u201cRural hospitals are the backbone of healthcare in our communities. For too long, many rural systems have faced mounting financial pressure, workforce shortages, and access challenges \u2014 forcing patients to travel farther for care,\u201d Langworthy continued. \u201cThis investment helps change that.\u201d\n\nCMS confirmed that funding will support initiatives such as workforce development, expanded access to primary and specialty care, improved care coordination, and modern health technology investments designed to improve outcomes in rural communities.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I was proud to help advance the policies that made this investment possible,\u201d Langworthy added. \u201cThis is critical funding to strengthen the rural hospitals and healthcare systems that serve so many residents of New York\u2019s 23rd Congressional District.\u201d\n\nThe funding will be distributed beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, with oversight to ensure resources are used efficiently, responsibly, and with a clear focus on delivering measurable improvements for patients and providers.\n\n\u201cThis is a historic win for rural healthcare in New York,\u201d Langworthy concluded. \u201cI will continue fighting in Congress to bring home resources that protect access to care, support healthcare workers, and strengthen the communities we serve.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-files-appeal-notice-in-ice-oversight-case-says-shes-not-backing-down", "McIver Files Appeal Notice in ICE Oversight Case, Says She\u2019s Not Backing Down", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "LaMonica McIver", "M001229", "mciver.house.gov", "mciver", "https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEWARK, NJ \u2013 Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) filed a notice of appeal after, in November, a federal judge ruled to deny pretrial motions to dismiss the case against her. The appeal will focus on legislative immunity. The charges against McIver, brought by the Trump administration, stem from a lawful oversight visit to an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention center in Newark, New Jersey, in May 2025. McIver faces up to 17 years in federal prison.\n\n\u201cFrom the beginning, I\u2019ve fought back against this administration\u2019s cruelty and attempts to silence dissent\u2014this appeal is the next step in the fight. The Trump administration\u2019s case is dangerous, baseless, and designed to stop me from doing my job. I won\u2019t,\u201d said McIver. \u201cThis appeal is for everyone who is standing up to this administration as they try to operate without oversight, silence the people who oppose them, and shut down those who protect the vulnerable. They want to make an example out of me, but I will not let them. I will not be bullied out of doing my job and protecting our communities. Not now, not ever.\u201d\n\nMcIver and counsel sought to have criminal charges brought against her by the Trump administration dismissed. A judge in Newark partially denied those motions, a decision on one count remains pending. The appeal noticed today will head to a Third Circuit panel.\n\nLast week, McIver returned to the Delaney Hall detention center for an oversight visit in the wake of the death of a detainee. This was her first time returning to Delaney Hall since charges were brought against her for her earlier oversight visit in May.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-announces-service-academy-nominations-1", "Miller Announces Service Academy Nominations", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced the nomination of seven West Virginia students to U.S. military service academies.\n\n\u201cI am happy to nominate these exceptional West Virginia students to our nation\u2019s prestigious service academies. These students demonstrated a strong desire to serve in the most powerful military in the world and protect the United States from foreign adversaries. I am grateful for their future service to our nation and wish them all the best,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nWhile a congressional nomination is required to apply, it does not guarantee admission. Students will be notified individually if they are granted admission to one of the service academies.\n\nThe nominated students are as follows:\n\nElijah Baldwin\n\nBridgeValley Community and Technical College\n\nNominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Air Force Academy\n\nWilliam Barton\n\nCharleston Catholic High School\n\nNominations: United States Air Force Academy and United States Naval Academy\n\nBlake Blankenship\n\nPrinceton High School\n\nNominations: United States Air Force Academy\n\nChristian Connard\n\nHurricane High School\n\nNominations: United States Military Academy\n\nLevi Maddox\n\nPikeview High School\n\nNominations: United States Military Academy\n\nLiberty Mannon\n\nMarshall University\n\nNominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy\n\nChevelle Salmons\n\nLincoln County High School\n\nNominations: United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-announces-209-million-iowa-part-historic-rural-health", "Miller-Meeks Announces $209 Million for Iowa as Part of Historic Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "IOWA \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) proudly announced that Iowa will receive $209,040,064 in federal funding as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. This groundbreaking initiative, established under the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation passed by House Republicans and signed by President Trump, represents an unprecedented $50 billion commitment to revitalizing rural health care systems across the country.\n\n\"This is a transformational moment for rural Iowa,\" said Miller-Meeks. \"Access to high-quality health care should never depend on your zip code, and today, we\u2019re delivering on that promise. This $209 million investment will bring top-tier care closer to home for families, seniors, and veterans in every corner of our state. I fought hard to ensure Iowa received its fair share, and I\u2019m proud to see that fight pay off for the people I serve.\"\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program is designed to support states in expanding access to care, modernizing outdated facilities and technologies, strengthening the rural health workforce, and deploying innovative care models. Iowa\u2019s share of the funding will be used to:\n\nStrengthen and expand rural health care providers and staff\n\nModernize rural hospitals and clinics with new technology and infrastructure\n\nImprove emergency medical services and mental health access in underserved communities\n\nSupport community-based care delivery models that meet the unique needs of rural populations\n\nThis achievement builds on Miller-Meeks' long-standing commitment to improving health outcomes for rural communities. A physician, veteran, and strong advocate for rural Iowa, Miller-Meeks has consistently prioritized rural health in Congress and has sent multiple letters to leadership at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state leadership urging full and fair consideration for Iowa's RHTP application.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nIn August & September 2025, Miller-Meeks hosted roundtables with hospital leaders across Southeast Iowa to gather input and advocate for targeted relief.\n\nIn October, Miller-Meeks led the Iowa delegation in sending a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa HHS Director Larry Johnson expressing strong support for the Rural Health Transformation Program and outlining several guiding principles for consideration as Iowa prepares its application.\n\nIn November, Miller-Meeks led the Iowa Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz showing strong support of Iowa\u2019s application for the program.\n\n\"This is the result of listening to rural Iowans and delivering real results,\" Miller-Meeks continued. \"This funding will not only save lives but also strengthen our rural communities for generations to come.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2025/12/29/nunn-secures-209-million-rural-health-investment-for-iowa/", "Nunn Secures $209 Million Rural Health Investment for Iowa", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES, IA \u2014 Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today applauded the award of more than $209 million to Iowa from the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, a $50 billion nationwide initiative to strengthen rural health care created through the Working Families Tax Cuts.\n\n\u201cWhen we passed the Working Families Tax Cut, I fought to secure $50 billion for rural health care across the country,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cNow, more than $209 million is coming home to Iowa to strengthen care close to home, expand access through telehealth, and help rural clinics recruit and retain the providers Iowa communities rely on.\u201d\n\nThe announcement follows a letter sent by the Iowa Congressional delegation on November 20, urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve funding for Healthy Hometowns\u2014Iowa\u2019s rural health initiative designed to expand care access, strengthen emergency response, and retain medical providers across underserved communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-s-statement-celebrating-new-year", "Amata\u2019s Statement Celebrating the New Year", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AS", "Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen", "R000600", "radewagen.house.gov", "radewagen", "https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Uifa\u2019atali Amata released the following message for New Year\u2019s Day.\n\n\u201cHappy New Year! As we complete a busy 2025 and ring in 2026, I\u2019m humbled and thankful that I represent the wonderful people of American Samoa. Together, we\u2019ve experienced many blessings from God this year, and I\u2019m optimistic for the year ahead.\n\n\u201cIn Congress, right before Christmas week, we finished up the 3.8 percent raise for our military in 2026. This much-deserved increase continues to build on last year\u2019s largest-ever raise, as Congress is prioritizing better compensation for our military.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s hard to believe 2025 has flown by already and we are halfway through the 119th Congress. This year brought many changes. When I was first sent to Washington to represent you, President Obama was in office, so I\u2019ve been through these changes before. I continue to emphasize bipartisanship in the legislation I support, and making American Samoa my first focus.\n\n\u201cAny review of 2025 must include the importance of the Executive Order restoring fishing access, signed on our historic 125th Flag Day. This was a longtime objective that followed years of effort, with congressional testimony, and support from our leaders in U.S. fishing and U.S. food security. This was a milestone achievement for our people, and I appreciate the President\u2019s decision and all who had a part in support for American Samoa\u2019s fishing.\n\n\u201cThroughout 2026, I will be focused on what matters to American Samoa, seeking opportunities to support health care, education, veterans and military families. God bless our islands and the United States as we start this new year. May God bless and guide you and your families.\u201d\n\nPsalm 20:4 (NIV) May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stevens-releases-2025-year-review-report", "CONGRESSWOMAN STEVENS RELEASES 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW REPORT", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Haley M. Stevens", "S001215", "stevens.house.gov", "stevens", "https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released her 2025 end of year report, highlighting the work she and her team accomplished for constituents of the MI-11 Congressional district this year.\n\nRead the report here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-applauds-202-million-awarded-ohio-through-president-trumps", "Congressman Taylor Applauds $202 Million Awarded to Ohio Through President Trump\u2019s Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "OH", "David J. Taylor", "T000490", "taylor.house.gov", "taylor", "https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the allocation of $202 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to the state of Ohio. This funding will support Ohio\u2019s multi-year plan to strengthen rural hospitals and clinics, expand access to primary and behavioral health services, modernize health care infrastructure, and improve health outcomes for families in rural areas across the state.\n\n\u201cFor too long, rural Buckeye communities have faced unique health challenges in terms of outcomes and access, and it\u2019s time to level the playing field,\u201d said Congressman Taylor. \u201cPresident Trump\u2019s Rural Health Transformation Program will dramatically improve health outcomes for thousands of Ohioans, and I\u2019m grateful for this Administration\u2019s leadership in this area. I will continue advocating on behalf of my constituents and applaud this program as a historic step in the right direction.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program was established by President Trump under the Working Families Tax Cut Act to transform health care outcomes in rural regions across the U.S. Administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the RHTP represents the largest targeted investment in rural health infrastructure and services in American history.\n\nThe RHTP allocates a total of $50 billion over five fiscal years (FY2026-FY2030), with $10 billion being made available per year.\n\nCongressman Taylor led a letter to Governor Mike DeWine with Representatives Jim Jordan (OH-04), Michael Rulli (OH-06), and Warren Davidson (OH-08) applauding the newly-created Rural Health Transformation Program on October 6, 2025. This letter urged Governor DeWine to direct funds toward initiatives that support independent rural hospitals, rural Federally Qualified Health Centers, and creative solutions to address health care gaps across rural Ohio.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-winner-2025-congressional-app-challenge", "Tiffany Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Wisconsin's Seventh District. The CAC provides middle and high school students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the opportunity to compete against their peers from across the nation.\n\n\u201cThank you to all the students who participated in this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge. After reviewing the submissions, it is clear that we are not short of talent here in Wisconsin,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany. \u201cThis year\u2019s winner, Invisible Shield, was designed as a tool to combat the mental health crisis we are facing in the United States and provide a space where kids can write down their thoughts and get immediate onsite intervention from a trained counselor.\u201d\n\nFirst Place\n\nApp: Invisible Shield\n\nBy: Ridhi and Riya Shankar\n\nSchool: Marshfield Middle School\n\nThe winner of the first-place app, Invisible Shield, will be eligible to have their app on display at the U.S. Capitol and be featured on the House of Representatives website. They will also be invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in the spring. For more information on the CAC please visit Congressman Tiffany\u2019s website.", 1, "2026-04-28T06:05:12Z", "2026-04-28T06:07:17Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-applauds-203m-investment-strengthen-rural-health-care-wisconsin", "Van Orden Applauds $203M Investment to Strengthen Rural Health Care in Wisconsin", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement that Wisconsin will receive $203,670,005 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of a historic $50 billion investment created under President Trump\u2019s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize rural health care across America.\n\nBeginning in 2026, this funding will support Wisconsin-led efforts to expand access to care, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and keep care local for rural families, seniors, and veterans across the state.\n\n\u201cEvery American citizen should have access to readily available, high-quality, and actually affordable health care,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cThis $203 million investment delivers real support for rural Wisconsin hospitals, clinics, and health care workers. Republicans fought to get this done, and not one Democrat voted for it. Thanks to President Trump\u2019s leadership, rural Wisconsin is finally getting the support it deserves.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program will distribute $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030, with funding allocated based on rural need, policy innovation, and the potential to deliver measurable improvements in access and outcomes.\n\nThe $50 billion investment strengthens rural health care in Wisconsin and across the nation by focusing on:\n\nA Nationwide Commitment to Strengthen Rural Health Care\n\nBringing More Care Within Reach for Rural Families\n\nStrengthening and Sustaining the Rural Clinical Workforce\n\nModernizing Rural Health Infrastructure and Technology\n\nDriving Structural Efficiency & Empowering Community Providers\n\nAdvancing Innovative Care Models and Payment Reform\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-announces-190-million-for-maine-rural-hospitals-and-providers-through-rural-health-transformation-program", "Senator Collins Announces $190 Million for Maine Rural Hospitals and Providers through Rural Health Transformation Program", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "www.collins.senate.gov", "collins", "https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Maine will receive $190 million in first-year funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a $50 billion initiative that will be awarded over five years that she proposed to support rural health care systems across the country. Maine\u2019s population is the oldest of any state in the nation and is among the most rural, placing unique strains on its rural health care system.\n\n\u201cI proposed $50 billion in funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program to help give rural states like Maine the resources they need to keep health care available close to home,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cThis funding will help strengthen our rural hospitals and support innovative approaches that can lower costs and improve health outcomes for Mainers no matter where they live. And while this investment will not solve every challenge facing our state\u2019s rural health care system, it represents an important step toward improving access to care for individuals across rural Maine and comes at a time when many rural health care providers are facing significant financial hardship.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest single federal investment in rural health care in more than two decades. Senator Collins proposed the funding during negotiations over amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. She successfully pushed to expand the RHTP to $50 billion and ensure that a broader range of rural providers would be eligible for support, despite voting against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to distribute the $50 billion initiative in tranches of $10 billion over each of the next five years.\n\nThe State of Maine\u2019s application for RHTP funding, submitted by the State with the support of the entire congressional delegation, focuses on five core priorities: empowering rural Mainers to achieve their own healthy living goals; strengthening the rural health workforce; adopting health-enabling technologies such as telehealth and electronic medical records; reducing financial and transportation-related barriers to care; and sustaining the long-term viability of Maine\u2019s rural health care ecosystem.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=360", "Congressman Hamadeh Announces Winners of the Eighth Congressional District\u2019s 2025 App Challenge", "2025-12-29", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Abraham J. Hamadeh", "H001098", "hamadeh.house.gov", "hamadeh", "https://hamadeh.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is proud to announce the winners of the Eighth Congressional District's 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The winning App, \"Chronos,\" was developed by Vignesh Nagarajan and Raghav Senthil Kumar, both are 12th grade students at BASIS High School.\n\nA smart scheduler, \"Chronos\" is an App designed to pull together Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, etc., and instantly finds times that work for all meeting invitees, no matter what platform they use or time zone they are operating in. It then books the meeting on all calendars automatically.\n\n\u201cI am so proud of young coders and developers, like Vignesh and Raghav, who are sharing their talents and skills to better people's lives,\" stated Congressman Hamadeh. \"Their willingness to share their creativity and coding skills embody the very spirit of what it means to serve this great nation.\u201d\n\nThe \u201cChronos\u201d App will be displayed in the United States Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives\u2019 website, House.gov. Vignesh and Raghav have also earned an invitation to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge\u2019s mission is to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around STEM, coding, and computer science education.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the most prestigious prize in student computer science. Members of Congress can host district-wide contests for students in middle school and high school.\n\nThe Challenge accepts computer programs written in any programming language, for any computer-based platform.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:31:39Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415219", "Chairman Smith on President Trump\u2019s decisive action to strike ISIS encampments in Nigeria", "2025-12-27", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee issued the following statement after the U.S. military\u2019s coordinated strikes on ISIS settlements in northwestern Nigeria:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s decisive action reflects the United States\u2019 unyielding commitment to standing up to the Nigerian terrorists, who have been murdering, raping, torturing and violently harassing Christians and non-radical Muslims in the region for decades.\n\n\u201cCoordinated under Secretary Pete Hegseth, the limited precision airstrikes against Islamist terrorists in Nigeria clearly demonstrate that violent actions against Christians and other religious groups have profound consequences.\n\n\u201cThe strikes also put the radical Islamist terrorists in Nigeria on notice that the United States will never condone or turn a blind eye to religious persecution and violence.\n\n\u201cSignificantly, the U.S. Department of State and Nigeria on December 19 signed a five-year bilateral America First Global Health Strategy, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s health system with a strong emphasis on promoting Christian faith-based healthcare providers. The U.S. intends to commit $2.1 billion in health assistance in the combined investment of nearly $5.1 billion over the life of the MOU.\n\n\u201cAccording to State, \u2018The MOU was negotiated in connection with reforms the Nigerian government has made to prioritize protecting Christian populations from violence\u2026.\u2019 Additionally, it was announced that the Trump Administration \u2018expects Nigeria to continue to make progress ensuring that it combats extremist religious violence against vulnerable Christian populations.\u2019\n\n\u201cIn October, I and many of my colleagues applauded President Trump and welcomed his declaration of Nigeria as a \u2018Country of Particular Concern\u2019 based on the religious persecution of Christians in that country.\n\n\u201cI then chaired a hearing entitled, \u2018President Trump\u2019s Redesignation of Nigeria as a \u201cCountry of Particular Concern\u201d: A Serious, Well-Founded Wake-Up Call,\u2019 at which key State Department officials made it clear that the Trump administration was working tirelessly to ensure that human rights and religious freedom remain central to our bilateral relationship with Nigeria.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-bill-help-natural-disaster-victims-tax-filing-signed-law", "Murphy Bill to Help Natural Disaster Victims with Tax Filing Signed into Law", "2025-12-27", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement after his bill, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, was signed into law.\n\n\"Disaster victims endure unimaginable challenges as they work to rebuild their lives,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.\"The last thing they should worry about is navigating confusing IRS filing requirements. The Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act provides individuals with sufficient time to claim tax refunds or credits while ensuring clear communication from the IRS to prevent unnecessary penalties or interest. I am grateful to President Trump for signing my bill into law to bring meaningful reform. I am also very appreciative of Chairman Smith for his leadership on the Ways and Means Committee and the unanimous, bipartisan support the bill received in Congress.\"\n\nBackground\n\nUnder current law, taxpayers are afforded a \u201clookback period\u201d of up to three years to claim credits or refunds. Unfortunately, the lookback period does not take into account filers who may have postponed their filing due to a disaster declaration.\n\nThis bill ensures that victims of disasters have additional time to claim any missed credits or refunds.\n\nSeparately, the IRS issues a \"notice and demand\" to inform filers of any payments they may owe by the original deadline but wait until the postponed deadline to make a payment. This creates unnecessary confusion and stress for disaster victims.\n\nThis legislation requires the IRS to extend the claim deadline and postponed filing deadline together, as well as tie the deadline for mailing a \"notice and demand\" to the postponed filing deadline for those who filed prior to the postponed deadline.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2841", "Bacon Announces $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Thanks Senator Fischer and Eppley Leaders for Collaboration\n\nOmaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal, including the concourse and security checkpoint, arrival/departure gates, and international gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of the pedestrian walkway.\n\nThroughout his Congressional career, Rep. Bacon has made improvements to Eppley Airfield one of his top priorities, helping secure more than $94.1 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other funding sources. These investments expand flight capacity and inspection areas while streamlining the check-in and TSA processes for travelers and increasing possible international flights.\n\n\u201cIt has been thrilling to see the airport expansion construction take place and realize how much this will add to Omaha\u2019s \u201centrance,\u201d said Rep. Bacon. \u201cThis expansion will enable Eppley to meet the travel needs of the growing metropolitan Omaha area and welcome international flights. This transformation will shape our region\u2019s future for many decades to come and will be vital for Omaha's economy. I'm pleased to work with the leaders at Eppley and Sen. Fischer in creating what will become the best airport in the Midwest.\u201d\n\n\u201cEppley Airport is a critical gateway connecting Nebraskans to the rest of the country and the world. With this funding I secured alongside Rep. Bacon, we\u2019re expanding Eppley\u2019s global reach and strengthening Nebraska\u2019s economy,\u201d said Sen. Fischer.\n\n\u201cThe Omaha Airport Authority was pleased to be notified by Congressman Bacon\u2019s office that Eppley Airfield will be receiving a grant for the Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program. We are happy to be the recipient of $10 million in Federal Aviation Administration funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\u201d said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer of the Omaha Airport Authority. \u201cThis grant funding will create benefits for travelers from Omaha and throughout Nebraska. The funds will support continued improvements at Eppley Airfield including increased capacity, improved throughput, and an enhanced customer experience for decades to come.\u201d\n\nRep. Bacon also announced an Airport Improvement Program grant for the Wahoo Municipal Airport of $382,000 to construct a new 11,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-celebrates-presidential-signing-alaska-native-vietnam-era", "Congressman Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Dec. 26, 2025 \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Begich released the following statement after legislation he authored to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment program was signed into law:\n\n\u201cToday, President Trump signed the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act into law. With the President\u2019s signature, we are fulfilling a decades-old promise to Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans who were logistically prevented from accessing land allotment opportunities for Alaska natives made available during their military service overseas. Under the Biden Administration, selections were slow-rolled or denied, preventing veterans and their families from receiving these lands. Thank you to Senator Dan Sullivan for his work in the Senate getting this across the finish line before the end of 2025 and for championing this issue for many years. I\u2019m proud of the work we\u2019ve done to extend this vital program.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-fights-protect-low-income-residents-access-sources", "Congressman Johnson Fights To Protect Low-Income Residents\u2019 Access To Sources Of Renewable Energy", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "J000288", "hankjohnson.house.gov", "hankjohnson", "https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) led a Georgia delegation letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin pressing him to reinstate funding for the Solar for All program that invested $7 billion in clean-energy grants to 60 state, tribal, municipal, and nonprofit organizations, including $156 million to the Georgia BRIGHT Communities Coalition. The program was designed to help nearly 500 homeowners in Georgia who earn less than 80% of the area median income to install solar panels to help defray energy costs, which have skyrocketed in recent years thanks to six rate hikes since 2022 in Georgia.\n\nIn the letter, the members said: \u201cGeorgia, which faces one of the highest energy burdens in the nation, was on track to establish a stronger, cleaner energy grid. However, the abrupt cancellation of Solar for All grants has forced the Georgia BRIGHT Communities Coalition to pause these programs, delaying the deployment of readily available energy resources and the necessary transition to clean energy. This leaves Georgia families with higher energy bills and fewer job opportunities, while utilities struggle to meet the growing demand for power. We urge your office to approach this matter with transparency and urgency, recognizing the critical role this program can play in supporting a more resilient energy grid, reducing energy costs, and creating economic opportunities for Georgia families.\u201d\n\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-announces-240000-grant-talbot-county-roadway-safety-plan", "Congressman Harris Announces $240,000 Grant for Talbot County Roadway Safety Plan", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", "harris", "https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced a $240,000 U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All grant awarded to Talbot County to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Plan to help reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries.\n\nThis funding will help Talbot County analyze local crash trends, gather input from residents and community partners, and work with transportation experts to identify the most urgent safety needs. The resulting countywide Safety Action Plan will outline priority projects, estimated costs, timelines, and measurable goals to reduce serious crashes and improve roadway safety across the county. It will also strengthen Talbot County\u2019s ability to pursue future federal funding for roadway safety upgrades.\n\nStatement from Congressman Harris:\n\n\"This is an important investment in public safety for Talbot County and the Eastern Shore. Communities across my district rely on safe, reliable roads, and this grant will strengthen local planning, support smarter infrastructure decisions, and ultimately help save lives. I thank the U.S. Department of Transportation for awarding this grant and recognizing the importance of improving roadway safety in Talbot County.\"\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-honors-rev-jason-coker-and-rev-jenell-coker-of-oceanside-as-december-2025-co-constituents-of-the-month", "Rep. Mike Levin Honors Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker of Oceanside as December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Mike Levin", "L000593", "levin.house.gov", "levin", "https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Oceanside, CA\u2014Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker, co-lead pastors of The Oceanside Sanctuary, as his December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month.\n\nThrough their tireless leadership, The Oceanside Sanctuary, one of the oldest churches in North County San Diego, provides critical support to vulnerable neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, or struggling, while expressing the grace and goodness of God to anyone in need. In addition, Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker are community organizers who advocate for socially-just policies that address the root causes of poverty and inequality.\n\nWhen Rev. Jason Coker started at The Oceanside Sanctuary, the church had fewer than 40 active members and was preparing to close after decades of decline. Today, it is thriving with more than 400 active members and annual contributions exceeding $500,000, making it larger and stronger than at any point in its 150-year history.\n\nRev. Jenell Coker helped grow The Oceanside Sanctuary into what it is today and has been a religious leader for more than 25 years. She is a certified spiritual director through the University of Redlands and San Francisco Theological Seminary, with spiritual formation rooted in the Christian tradition.\n\nUnder their leadership, The Oceanside Sanctuary started a partnership with Feeding San Diego and opened a food panty that provides meals to more than 400 food insecure San Diegans each month. They also joined with other local organizations to offer shelter and aid to asylum seekers who were being dropped off at the Oceanside Transit Center in 2023.\n\nRep. Levin recognized Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker for their incredible work and dedication to helping people in their community. They are true pillars of Oceanside and have ensured The Oceanside Sanctuary will always maintain its legacy of service.\n\nSee below for Rep. Levin\u2019s statement recognizing Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coaker in the Congressional Record:\n\n\u201cMr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coaker as my December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month.\n\n\u201cRev. Jason and Rev. Jenell Coker are being recognized for their extraordinary leadership, vision, and long-standing commitment to community transformation. Together, they have grown The Oceanside Sanctuary into a thriving, historic congregation that serves as a hub for inclusive, justice-centered ministry in North County San Diego.\n\n\u201cTheir work extends far beyond the church walls through ecumenical and interfaith collaboration, nonprofit leadership, education, and community organizing, and is grounded in a fully LGBTQ-affirming faith that prioritizes dignity, equity, and belonging. Through decades of service, the Cokers have demonstrated how thoughtful, courageous leadership can strengthen institutions, empower communities, and create lasting positive change.\n\n\u201cThey are immensely deserving of this recognition and our district is better off because of their work.\u201d\n\nABOUT THE CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM:\n\nRep. Levin\u2019s Constituent of the Month program recognizes outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and represent the best of our country. Rep. Levin\u2019s November 2025 Constituent of the Month was Mel Vernon, Captain of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, author, professional musician, and esteemed public speaker and educator. The October 2025 Constituent of the Month was Annalise Aitken, a 17-year-old San Clemente resident, student, and volunteer extraordinaire.\n\n##", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-bolster-northeast-energy-reserve", "Pappas Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Northeast Energy Reserve", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Chris Pappas", "P000614", "pappas.house.gov", "pappas", "https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) reintroduced his bipartisan Bolstering Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Act to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (NEHHOR) and report to Congress on opportunities to strengthen it.\n\nThe Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve was established as a source to reduce the impact of severe supply disruptions for the region. However current reserves in the Northeast are ill-suited to addressing supply disruptions. This bipartisan legislation would examine the NEHHOR to understand their current limitations and provide ways of improvement for potential future needs, to ensure that this reserve can provide proper assistance to the Northeast in the event of supply disruptions or emergency energy needs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-applauds-advancement-legislation-reauthorize-great-lakes-restoration", "Scholten Applauds Advancement Of Legislation To Reauthorize The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative", "2025-12-26", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Hillary J. Scholten", "S001221", "scholten.house.gov", "scholten", "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten voted alongside her colleagues to advance the American Water Stewardship Act, which includes the reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), out of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee with unanimous, bipartisan support. During the committee\u2019s markup, she led the effort to increase GLRI\u2019s authorization level from $475 million to $675 million to keep pace with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2019s investments into the program. GLRI is a collaborative effort to address the most significant environmental concerns of the Great Lakes, including pollution, the degradation of habitats, and the proliferation of invasive species.\n\n\u201cThe Great Lakes are vital to our culture and way of life in Michigan, and the GLRI does critical work preserving these waters and safeguarding public health,\u201d said Rep. Scholten. \u201cJust 40 years ago, Muskegon Lake was a symbol of environmental degradation, serving as a dumping ground for industrial pollution, municipal wastewater, and sewer overflows. Following a $10 million investment through GLRI, the EPA removed Muskegon Lake from its list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. This delisting is anticipated to produce more than $66 million in economic benefits \u2013 a 6 to 1 return on investment. This is the kind of good work EPA regional programs can do, and we cannot take our foot off the brake. I am proud to have voted to advance this bipartisan legislation, and I urge Speaker Johnson to move this bill to the floor as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nThe Great Lakes and their connecting channels form the largest fresh surface water system on Earth, constituting nearly one-fifth of the world\u2019s freshwater supply and nine-tenths of the U.S.\u2019s supply. These lakes are also an economic powerhouse, creating $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product and employing 25.8 million people.\n\nRepresentative Scholten is a longstanding advocate for the health of the Great Lakes. She is an original cosponsor of the GLRI Act of 2025, which would reauthorize the GLRI through 2031. Last year, she led a bipartisan letter urging the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure leadership to swiftly reauthorize GLRI. This year, she led another bipartisan letter \u2013 with the support of several Republican and Democratic Great Lakes members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee \u2013 urging the extension of GLRI.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=40918BA1-AB26-4732-9DB6-6A059D768023", "Andy Barr Announces the Passing of Tatum Dale, Longtime District Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Campaign Manager", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Lexington, KY\u2014 It is with an incredibly heavy heart that U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced the passing of Tatum Dale, his longtime District Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Campaign Manager for his U.S. Senate campaign. Barr released the following statement:\n\n\u201cWhen I first ran to serve the Sixth District, Tatum Dale was one of the first people who volunteered to help. Born and raised in Murray, Tatum came to the University of Kentucky for college, and I\u2019m forever grateful that she stayed to serve alongside me. For over 15 years, Tatum was the heart and soul of my team. She held almost every job in my office\u2014Scheduler, Field Representative, Deputy District Director, District Director, then Deputy Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager for my U.S. Senate run.\n\n\u201cWith Tatum\u2019s leadership, my office favorably closed thousands of cases for Kentuckians\u2014helping veterans, seniors, and families throughout our district. She fought to deliver funds to support dozens of community projects across our Commonwealth. She loved helping people and was a servant of others, just as Christ envisioned us all to be. Maybe that\u2019s why her birth in heaven is a shared birthday with our Lord and Savior. While our hearts are broken, our team finds peace and hope knowing that Tatum is now home with Christ, resting comfortably in the arms of her Savior.\n\n\u201cTatum loved her family, her faith, and her Commonwealth. She made me a better Congressman, our staff better public servants, and we will all miss her forever. From Murray to Lexington and everywhere in the Commonwealth that she touched, we hope you will all join us in praying for Tatum\u2019s family and friends\u2014and be forever inspired by her memory to serve others.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://figures.house.gov/media/in-the-news/figures-mantra-his-first-year-office-involves-one-question", "Figures\u2019 mantra for his first year in office involves one question", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Shomari Figures", "F000481", "figures.house.gov", "figures", "https://figures.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 After casting the last votes of his first year in office, freshman Congressman Shomari Figures said he\u2019s proud to have shone a \u201cspotlight\u201d on the communities in Alabama\u2019s 2nd Congressional District that have not always been top of mind in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.\n\nAs Alabama\u2019s sole first-time member of Congress this year, representing the newly redrawn 2nd District, spanning from Mobile to Montgomery, Figures said he and his team start off discussing each issue that comes to their office with one simple question.\n\n\u201cHow does this impact people in the district?\u201d Figures, D-Mobile, said in a brief interview with Alabama Daily News as he walked back to his Washington office at the end of the 2025 session.\n\nAnswering that question can sometimes lead him to work with lawmakers across the aisle and against a majority of the Democratic Party, especially in a year when Republicans control all three branches of government.\n\nOne of the most recent examples is his sponsorship of the now-stalled Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, which would place guidelines around name, image, and likeness for college athletes.\n\nThe Alabama Democrat\u2019s strong support of the legislation that would also prohibit student-athletes from becoming employees of universities placed him at odds with a majority of his Democratic colleagues and fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus, which criticized the bill for not adequately protecting student-athletes and for giving too much power to the athletic conferences.\n\n\u201cSome of the members just need to take the time to actually read the bill themselves and not rely on talking points,\u201d Figures told ADN in early December when House leadership cancelled a vote on the bill. \u201cI think in diving into the bill, they will see that a lot of the concerns are addressed.\u201d\n\nFor students and universities in Alabama and across the country, Figures said the greater risk would be doing \u201cnothing\u201d to regulate NIL.\n\nHe also joined with Republicans on the first piece of legislation he introduced, the Rural Hospitalization Stabilization Act, which would provide grants to rural hospitals.\n\n\u201cBuilding bipartisan relationships has also been something that I\u2019ve been proud of in terms of working with people on the committees that I serve on, as well as off the committee to try to navigate things,\u201d Figures told ADN.\n\nFigures is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.\n\nAs far as what he\u2019s most proud of accomplishing during his inaugural year, Figures quickly replied that it was securing federal dollars for multiple projects in communities throughout his district through earmarks.\n\n\u201cWe got a million dollars for the hospital down in Jackson, a million dollars for a project in Crenshaw County, a million dollars for a project in Macon County and Tuskegee, and that\u2019s something that we take a lot of pride in doing that,\u201d he said.\n\nFigures is no stranger to Congress and Washington, previously having served as counsel in a U.S. Senate office and in the Obama and Biden administrations. But now being a member himself, he said he was still surprised to see how other lawmakers were motivated by outside factors and not their district\u2019s needs.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s certainly disappointing to be in an environment where people, at least in my view, are not prioritizing the people who sent them here in terms of the things that we\u2019re working on,\u201d Figures told ADN.\n\nAffordability is one of those issues that he wishes Congress focused on more this year, calling the lack of action the \u201cbiggest disappointment\u201d of his first year representing Alabama.\n\nRepublicans contend that they have helped address affordability concerns with the tax savings in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.\n\nThe freshman congressman has also been frustrated by the absence of passed legislation that would help Americans with the high cost of health care and insurance premiums next year. Figures has been a champion of extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies.\n\n\u201cWe shouldn\u2019t be playing buzzer beaters with people\u2019s health care and their ability to afford it,\u201d Figures said.\n\nBut after four moderate Republicans defied Speaker Mike Johsnon, R-LA, late this month to sign onto the Democratic discharge petition to force a vote on extending the tax credits for three years, Figures became slightly more hopeful for finding a solution, most likely with lawmakers from both parties.\n\nAs the Alabama Democrat looks to the new year, he will start it like he ended 2025, asking himself how the latest issues that arise impact the district.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404207", "Huizenga Statement on Coordinated Strike Against Terrorists, Protecting Christians in Nigeria", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", "huizenga", "https://huizenga.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "Today, in coordination with the Nigerian government, President Trump and the U.S. Military took decisive action to protect Christians from radical Islamists in Nigeria. The Congressional Delegation I led to Nigeria this past weekend provided insight that some attitudes inside the Nigerian Government are beginning to turn in favor of protecting Christians \u2014 in addition to taking actions against those terrorizing Christians and moderate Muslims. As I have said previously, the US was too late in Rwanda and too late in South Sudan. This strike demonstrates the United States is taking the targeted killings in Nigeria seriously.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://king-hinds.house.gov/media/newsletters/legacy-sails-forward-thank-you-pete-and-emma-perez", "A Legacy That Sails Forward: Thank You Pete and Emma Perez", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MP", "Kimberlyn King-Hinds", "K000404", "king-hinds.house.gov", "king-hinds", "https://king-hinds.house.gov/media", "scraper", "As we reflect with gratitude, we honor Pete and Emma Perez, co-founders of 500 Sails, whose vision and leadership have helped revive traditional canoe knowledge and inspire a new generation of ocean stewards.\n\nFor more than 11 years, Pete and Emma guided 500 Sails with the belief that our youth are the sunrise and that true leadership means preparing them to lead. As they transition stewardship to a capable new generation, they do so having built a strong foundation for cultural education, sustainability, and community impact.\n\nAs Pete and Emma begin a new chapter in Guam, we thank them for their service, their humility, and their trust in the future. Their legacy will continue to sail forward, carried by many hands.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://king-hinds.house.gov/media/newsletters/merry-christmas", "Merry Christmas", "2025-12-25", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MP", "Kimberlyn King-Hinds", "K000404", "king-hinds.house.gov", "king-hinds", "https://king-hinds.house.gov/media", "scraper", "Image\n\nFor those who celebrate, Christmas is a time for family, for quiet moments, and for reflecting on the blessings we share. This year, I am especially grateful for the gift you have given me in allowing me to serve you in Washington. As we gather this season, I hope we also take a moment to look out for one another, especially knowing the holidays can be difficult for some. A kind word, a shared meal, or simply checking in can mean more than we realize.\n\nWishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas, filled with time with the people you love and moments that remind you of what truly matters. Merry Christmas and I love you CNMI!", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://aguilar.house.gov/2025/12/24/rep-aguilar-2025-report/", "Rep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Pete Aguilar", "A000371", "aguilar.house.gov", "aguilar", "https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Press Releases\n\nRep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025\n\nHighlights from 2025 include answering 55,691 constituent letters and calls, returning over $2.5 million in federal dollars to constituents and highlighting nearly $90 million in grant funding for the Inland Empire\n\nToday, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a report to Inland Empire residents outlining how he fought for California over the course of 2025. Rep. Aguilar prioritized securing resources for the region, lowering costs and fighting back against costly and reckless Republican policies.\n\n\u201cAs 2025 comes to a close, I am proud to share some of the ways I\u2019ve fought to deliver for Inland Empire families and to improve our Californian community,\u201d said Rep. Pete Aguilar. \u201cThis year, I\u2019ve fought for the issues that matter most to the hardworking people I represent: lowering costs, protecting access to quality, affordable health care and strengthening our economy. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve the community that my family has called home for generations, and I will keep fighting for our region in 2026 and beyond.\u201d\n\nDuring 2025, Rep. Aguilar delivered for the Inland Empire in a variety of ways:\n\nCasework:\n\nHelped 647 Inland Empire residents resolve outstanding issues with federal agencies, such as accessing the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).\n\nReturned nearly $2.6 million the federal government owed to Inland Empire residents by federal agencies, including IRS refunds, veterans\u2019 benefits and Social Security payments.\n\nCommunity Funding:\n\nAnnounced nearly $90 million in federal funding for the Inland Empire, including funding for public safety, education, transportation, cybersecurity, and public health projects. In total, California\u2019s 33rd Congressional District received more than $190 million in federal funding for 44 grant projects. Specifically, this includes:\n\n$66,032,669 for San Bernardino County\u2019s Head Start Programs to ensure children in the Inland Empire have access to quality early childhood education programs.\n\n$9,360,000 for the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District to hire and train 21 new firefighters, helping to expand the region\u2019s 24-hour on-call fire response coverage and improving safety in the Inland Empire.\n\n$7,397,004 for the San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) Authority\u2019s Airport Improvement Program to reconstruct a portion of the high-traffic taxiway and repaint and slurry the airport\u2019s runways.\n\n$5,306,794 for the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health to expand access to and improve HIV prevention, early intervention and treatment services for underserved communities in San Bernardino County.\n\n$1,000,000 in federal grant funding for California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), in collaboration with the University of California, Riverside (UCR), to expand and enhance artificial intelligence (AI) education and workforce development in the Inland Empire.\n\n$300,000 for CSUSB to enhance its research into the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the cybersecurity workforce. This funding will enable educators to adapt their curriculum as AI technology rapidly evolves.\n\nLegislative Achievements:\n\nEnacted the University Centers for Growth, Development, and Prosperity (GDP) Act into law. The law codifies the U.S. Economic Development Administration\u2019s (EDA) University Center Economic Development Program and will boost economic development, create jobs and promote innovation and entrepreneurship at schools like Cal State San Bernardino.\n\nPassed legislation in the Appropriations Committee that would allow recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, also known as Dreamers, to work in the United States Congress.\n\nPassed legislation in the Appropriations Committee allowing DACA recipients to work in the United States federal government. The legislation now awaits a vote by the full House of Representatives.\n\nIntroduced the No Hungry Kids in Schools Act to expand access to meals for every student in America by allowing states to provide no-cost meal programs in public schools.\n\nIntroduced the Housing Stability for Dreamers Act to clarify that DACA recipients can access mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).\n\nIntroduced the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act to provide funding to owners of affordable housing properties to offer supportive services for their residents.\n\nIntroduced the bipartisan National GIS Day Resolution to designate November 19, 2025, as National Geographic Information System (GIS) Day and encourage the use of GIS to help drive economic growth and foster a more informed and connected world.\n\nCommunity Outreach:\n\nAttended nearly 300 events throughout the Inland Empire.\n\nHosted community events for constituents. Event highlights from this year include:\n\nHeld five town halls attended by nearly 900 constituents to listen to their concerns and share updates with them about his work in Congress.\n\nHosted a U.S. Post Office dedication ceremony to honor the late Dr. Margaret B. Hill, a longtime educator and community advocate in the Inland Empire.\n\nCo-hosted a Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration to present local Vietnam War veterans with the Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pin provided by the Department of Defense to honor them for their service and provide a lasting memento expressing the nation\u2019s gratitude.\n\nHosted the third annual Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Fair with Fontana Unified School District for students to connect them with local employers providing good-paying career opportunities that don\u2019t require a college degree in the Inland Empire.\n\nHosted an annual Service Academy Night for local high school students interested in attending a United States Service Academy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fitzpatrick.house.gov/2025/12/fitzpatrick-statement-following-silver-lake-nursing-home-explosion", "Fitzpatrick Statement Following Silver Lake Nursing Home Explosion", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Brian K. Fitzpatrick", "F000466", "fitzpatrick.house.gov", "fitzpatrick", "https://fitzpatrick.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "LANGHORNE, PA\u2014 Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) released the following statement in the wake of a devastating explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, which claimed two lives, injured dozens, and prompted a heroic, multi-agency emergency response on Christmas Eve:\n\n\u201cOn this Christmas Eve, our hearts are heavy\u2014but they are also grateful.\n\nWe have received confirmation that everyone at Silver Lake Nursing Home has been accounted for\u2014an outcome made possible by the heroic first responders who ran into danger again and again, risking their own lives to save others.\n\nWe mourn the two lives lost, pray for the twenty who were injured, and hold close the families whose lives have been forever changed.\n\nThe incident occurred yesterday, shortly after 2:00 PM, when PECO crews responded to reports of a gas odor at the facility. While crews were on site, an explosion occurred, causing the first floor to collapse into the basement and trapping individuals inside. A second explosion followed approximately 30 seconds later. What happened will be thoroughly examined in the days ahead, and those facts will be made known. An investigation is already underway.\n\nBut what needs no explanation is this: when the moment demanded courage, our community delivered it. Firefighters, police officers, medics, nurses, and emergency personnel from across our region answered the call without hesitation, and because of them, lives were saved.\n\nSo tonight, as homes and churches across our region are lit for Christmas, we ask for prayers\u2014for those grieving, for those recovering, and for the brave men and women who stood watch when it mattered most.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nYesterday, Congressman Fitzpatrick was on site at Lower Bucks Hospital, where he addressed the media and received a comprehensive operational briefing following the explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home. He reaffirmed that his office remains fully engaged and stands ready to secure any necessary federal assistance as the response continues.\n\nAfter the briefing, Congressman Fitzpatrick toured the on-scene command post alongside Governor Josh Shapiro and Mike Motte, CEO of Lower Bucks Hospital, where they met with and thanked the extraordinary nurses, medical professionals, and first responders who have worked tirelessly under dangerous conditions since the first call came in.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-district-columbia-chief-financial-officer-salary-home-rule", "Norton Introduces the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "DC", "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "N000147", "norton.house.gov", "norton", "https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her bill to allow D.C. to set the pay for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The salary of the CFO is paid by D.C.\u2019s own local funds. In the 117th Congress, the bill passed the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.\n\nUnder the D.C. Home Rule Act, Congress established a maximum rate of pay of the CFO, and the D.C. Council has no authority to increase that rate. Congress does not cap, or otherwise establish, the pay of any other D.C. employee. Under this bill, the CFO would be paid at the greater of a rate equal to the current maximum rate of pay or a rate established in law by D.C.\n\n\u201cLike every other municipality in the nation, D.C. should have the authority to set the pay for their local officials. They are paid by the people they serve through their tax dollars,\u201d Norton said. \u201cGiving the District the ability to raise the pay for its CFO will make the position more lucrative and incentivize high quality candidates to apply when a vacancy arises.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/as-holiday-gifts-continue-to-be-delivered-pappas-pushes-for-porch-pirates-crackdown", "As Holiday Gifts Continue to Be Delivered, Pappas Pushes for \u2018Porch Pirates\u2019 Crackdown", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Chris Pappas", "P000614", "pappas.house.gov", "pappas", "https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "As Granite Staters eagerly await the delivery of gifts for friends and loved ones, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is pushing Congress to pass the Porch Pirates Act, which would increase penalties for package theft and safeguard millions of dollars that New Hampshire residents lose each year to so-called \u201cporch pirates.\u201d\n\nOne out of every 25 people in New Hampshire loses at least one package to theft every three months. So far this year, 104 million total packages have been stolen, and nearly half of all Americans have been victims of porch pirates. Last year, shoppers lost nearly $16 billion in stolen goods they paid for. Porch pirates cost Americans an estimated $16 billion in the past year, with more than 104 million packages stolen nationwide.\n\nPappas helped introduce the Porch Pirates Act, which would impose the same penalties for the theft of packages from private carriers like FedEx and UPS as those that apply to the theft of United States Postal Service mail.\n\n\u201cGranite Staters are still receiving deliveries of holiday gifts for their friends and loved ones, and package theft remains a significant concern,\u201d said Congressman Pappas. \u201cSo far 104 million packages have been stolen this year, costing families and businesses billions of dollars. To combat the rise in porch piracy and deter theft, this bipartisan legislation will put in place the same federal penalties for package theft, whether a package was delivered by a private carrier or by the U.S. Postal Service. I\u2019m urging Congress to take up and pass this common-sense legislation now.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/nancy-pelosi-san-francisco-examiner-i-believe-san-francisco", "Nancy Pelosi in the San Francisco Examiner: 'I believe in San Francisco'", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Nancy Pelosi", "P000197", "pelosi.house.gov", "pelosi", "https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "San Francisco \u2013 In a deeply personal holiday reflection published today in the San Francisco Examiner, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on her nearly four decades representing San Francisco in Congress, expressing gratitude for The City\u2019s people, resilience and enduring spirit. Writing directly to San Franciscans, Pelosi emphasized The City\u2019s history of compassion in moments of crisis and its role in leading the nation with dignity, justice and hope.\n\nAs she prepares for her final year of service in Congress, Pelosi\u2019s message underscored her belief in San Francisco\u2019s future 'as heaven on Earth\u2019, reaffirmed her commitment to democratic participation and called on residents to continue lighting the way with goodness for the country and generations to come.\n\nRead the full letter below:\n\nNancy Pelosi: \u2018I believe in San Francisco\u2019\n\n[By Nancy Pelosi, 12/24/25]\n\nDear San Francisco,\n\nAt this holy time of year \u2014 a season of reflection, hope and gratitude \u2014 my heart is full.\n\nWe are blessed to call this extraordinary city home. Yes, its beauty is breathtaking, but the true wonder of San Francisco has always been its people: the workers and families, the students and veterans, the dreamers and doers who fill our neighborhoods \u2014 from Chinatown to the Mission, from the Fillmore to the Sunset \u2014 with culture, compassion and creativity.\n\nIn every season, I am especially grateful for the spirit that has seen us through triumphs and trials alike. When earthquakes struck, when HIV/AIDS devastated our community, when economic hardship tested us \u2014 San Franciscans met those moments with courage, innovation and an abiding sense of responsibility for one another. Our city proved that progress is possible when compassion leads the way.\n\nAs I wrote recently, America is great when America is good \u2014 and San Francisco has always led with goodness. We show the nation what it means to honor the dignity of every person, to welcome newcomers, to stand tall for justice and to build a future rooted in hope.\n\nFor nearly 40 years, representing you in Congress has been the greatest official honor of my life. You entrusted me to be your voice, to fight for our shared values, and to bring home resources that strengthened our health care, expanded transit, protected our environment, and lifted up families and communities across our city.\n\nAs I prepare for my final year of service as your proud representative, I am filled with gratitude for your confidence, your partnership and your example. And I am filled with optimism in our future. Because I believe in San Francisco. I believe in the goodness of its people. And I believe, as St. Francis teaches us, that we are called always to be instruments of peace.\n\nThis Christmas, my prayer for our city \u2014 and for our country \u2014 is that we continue to offer faith where there is darkness, hope where there is despair and love where there is sorrow; that we remain full participants in our democracy; and that we carry forward our city\u2019s tradition of lighting the way \u2014 for the country and for generations to come.\n\nSan Francisco, know your power. Know your beauty. Know your goodness.\n\nThank you for the blessing of representing the greatest city on Earth \u2014 the place that I will always believe is heaven on Earth.\n\nMay God bless you. And from my family to yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-delauro-warren-renew-fight-pass-part-time-worker-bill-rights-act", "Schakowsky, DeLauro, Warren Renew Fight to Pass Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Janice D. Schakowsky", "S001145", "schakowsky.house.gov", "schakowsky", "https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in reintroducing the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, legislation created to strengthen protections for part-time workers and allow them to better balance their work schedules with personal and family needs. The legislation will address one of the primary issues that hourly workers face - work schedules that do not provide as many hours as they need to support their families - and provide additional protections and benefits for part-time workers.\n\n\u201cPart-time workers across the country deserve better. More than one in five American workers are part-time and they face volatile work hours, unstable incomes, and low wages,\u201d said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. \u201cI reintroduced the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act with my colleagues Representative DeLauro and Senator Warren to ensure equitable workplace treatment and conditions for part-time workers. This legislation requires employers to treat part-time and full-time employees impartially and gives part-time workers access to stable hours and medical leave. We must improve the quality of part-time work for millions of families across the country.\u201d\n\n\"Part-time workers are crucial to the strength of our economy,\" said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. \"Yet, far too often, these workers are at a disadvantage when it comes to the stability, opportunity, and benefits that are afforded to full-time employees. The Part Time Workers Bill of Rights Act provides part-time workers with the peace of mind they deserve by ensuring they have access to additional hours and receive benefits like Family and Medical Leave and retirement plans, which we know are crucial to the well-being of our workers and their families. I am glad to partner with Congresswoman Schakowsky and Senator Warren on this issue.\"\n\n\u201cEvery worker deserves a chance at providing for themselves and their families, but greedy giant corporations are using loopholes to exploit part-time workers instead,\u201d said Senator Elizabeth Warren. \u201cI\u2019m fighting hard to pass the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights and ensure companies put their workers over profits.\u201d\n\nCorporations often attempt to avoid providing workers benefits and higher wages by giving part-time workers fewer hours than they want and spreading work among many part-time employees rather than hiring full-time employees.\n\nThis month, Starbucks agreed to pay $38.9 million to settle claims it violated New York law by failing to provide regular schedules to employees, cutting workers' scheduled hours without their consent, and giving shifts to new hires first instead of to existing employees.\n\nThe Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act would:\n\nRequire employers to offer available hours to current, available, qualified part-time employees before hiring new employees or subcontractors. The legislation requires employers with more than 15 workers to compensate existing employees if they hire new employees instead of assigning new work to available, qualified, existing employees. This provision is based on successful access to hours ordinances in cities across the country, including those in Chicago, Emeryville, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle.\n\nMake more part-time employees eligible for family and medical leave. The legislation guarantees any employee who has worked for their employer for at least a year access to federal leave protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act.\n\nAllow part-time workers to participate in their employers\u2019 pension plans. The legislation amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to give part-time workers who have worked at least 500 hours for two consecutive years access to retirement plans if they are offered by their employers to full-time workers.\n\nThe Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act is supported by: 9to5, A Better Balance, Action for Children, AFL-CIO, African American Health Alliance, All-Options, American Association of University Women, Americans for Democratic Action (ADA), Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, BreastfeedLA, Catch Fire Movement, CDF, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), Center for Popular Democracy, CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers, Chicago Foundation for Women, Child Care Aware of America, Citizen Action of New York, Coalition for Social Justice, Coalition of Labor Union Women, Coalition on Human Needs, Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF), Economic Policy Institute, Equal Rights Advocates, Every Texan, Faith in Public Life, Family Values @ Work, Healthy Nourishment, Jobs With Justice, Justice for Migrant Women, Kentucky Equal Justice Center, Legal Aid at Work, Legal Momentum, The Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund, MANA - A National Latina Organization, MomsRising, National Black Worker Center, National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, National Center for Law and Economic Justice, National Council of Jewish Women, National Employment Law Project, National Employment Lawyers Association, National Organization for Women, National Partnership for Women & Families, National Women's Law Center, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Network of Jewish Human, Service Agencies, North Carolina Justice Center, Oxfam America, Poligon Education Fund, Public Justice Center, ROC United, Service Employees International Union, Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Start Early, Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice, TakeAction Minnesota, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, United for Respect, We All Rise, Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest PA, Women Employed, Women's Fund of Rhode Island, Women's Law Project, Women's Media Center, Workplace Fairness, YWCA of the University of Illinois, YWCA USA, ZERO TO THREE.\n\nThe legislators also introduced the Schedules That Work Act, complementary legislation to help ensure that low-wage employees have more certainty about their work schedules and income. The Schedules That Work Act protects workers who ask for schedule changes from retaliation and requires employers to consider their requests. For retail, food service, and cleaning occupations, it requires employers to provide schedules two weeks in advance. The legislation also provides compensation to these employees when their schedules change abruptly or they are assigned to particularly difficult shifts, including split shifts and call-in shifts.\n\nA recent Berkely study found that unpredictable schedules - which often mean lack of access to enough working hours - are associated with financial insecurity, housing insecurity, high stress, poor health outcomes, and, for parents, less time spent with children, which, in turn, leads to worse outcomes for children. One study found that 65% of respondents with part-time jobs had dealt with \"at least one serious material hardship\" in the past year. Workers facing these challenges are disproportionately women and workers of color as exposure to schedule instability is 16% higher among workers of color compared to white workers.\n\nLaws to help workers access more work hours have already been passed as part of fair workweek laws across the country, including in Chicago, Emeryville, California; New York City; Philadelphia; San Francisco; San Jose; Seattle; and SeaTac, Washington.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-holidays-scholten-introduces-bill-expose-how-trumps-tariffs-are-hitting", "Ahead Of Holidays, Scholten Introduces Bill To Expose How Trump\u2019s Tariffs Are Hitting Small Businesses And Families", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Hillary J. Scholten", "S001221", "scholten.house.gov", "scholten", "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Ahead of the holidays, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced the Trump Tariff Transparency Act, legislation to highlight the devastating impact President Trump\u2019s illegal trade war is having on Michigan\u2019s small businesses and families. The bill would direct the Small Business Administration (SBA), in coordination with the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis, to produce a quarterly report on how much Trump\u2019s tariffs are costing America\u2019s consumers and small businesses. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) co-lead the legislation. This bill adds to Scholten\u2019s True Cost of Tariffs bill, introduced this summer, demonstrating her commitment to tariff transparency for the American people.\n\n\u201cMichigan families and small businesses shouldn\u2019t have to pay the price for President Trump\u2019s chaotic, reckless tariffs - especially around the holiday season,\u201d said Rep. Scholten. \u201cTariffs are a tax on working families and a burden on our small businesses. As prices continue to skyrocket on everything from beef to coffee to appliances to stocking stuffers, we deserve to know exactly how big that tax is. As a working mom and a member of the House Small Business Committee, I am proud to be introducing this commonsense legislation to study the true toll of this administration\u2019s catastrophic economic policies and work towards finding real solutions for Michigan families and small businesses.\u201d\n\nAs families begin to shop in preparation for the holiday season, many consumers say they have noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts, with overall spending going down from previous years. Many popular holiday items have been especially impacted by tariffs, including toys, personal care products, small appliances, clothing accessories, jewelry, and household tools. Research also shows that tariffs have driven up prices for domestically manufactured and everyday goods, including groceries and other household essentials.\n\nRep. Scholten is a champion for lowering costs and fighting back against this administration\u2019s chaotic and reckless economic policies. This year, she founded the Lowering Costs Caucus, which aims to support legislation that delivers meaningful economic relief for hard-working families, prioritizing kitchen table issues over tax giveaways for the ultra-wealthy. The caucus has endorsed a slate of legislation that would lower costs on everything from baby products to health care.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-leads-effort-stop-power-plant-reliability-act-legislation-would-keep", "Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families", "2025-12-24", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Hillary J. Scholten", "S001221", "scholten.house.gov", "scholten", "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions.\n\nRep. Scholten offered a motion to recommit on the bill, which, if adopted, would have stopped the final passage vote on the bill and sent it back to its committee of jurisdiction.\n\n\u201cThe Power Plant Reliability Act will force costly, outdated power plants to keep running, even when communities have decided on a different power sources \u2013 and stick families with the bill,\u201d said Rep. Scholten. \u201cWhen utilities decide to close a power plant, they do not do it on a whim. These decisions come after years of study to make sure the power stays reliable and bills stay as low as possible. H.R. 3632 cuts around that process and makes energy more expensive for American families. In West Michigan, we have already seen what happens when the federal government steps in like this. A power plant that was set to close\u2014after years of careful planning\u2014was ordered to stay open. That plan would have saved Michigan families $600 million on their power bills. Instead, those savings disappeared, and people paid more each month. H.R. 3632 would make this kind of outcome more common. At a time when families are struggling to pay for groceries, health care, and housing, they cannot afford higher energy bills caused by decisions made in Washington. While my motion to kill this legislation was ultimately not adopted, I remain committed to this fight and to keeping costs down for American families.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2840", "Bacon Issues Statement Following Ben Sasse\u2019s Cancer Diagnosis", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after the announcement of former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse\u2019s cancer diagnosis:\n\n\u201cAngie and I are heartbroken by the news shared by our friend Ben Sasse. He is a strong friend who I love to hear from. We are keeping Ben and his family in our prayers and are grateful for his willingness to share his faith and trust in the Almighty during such a difficult moment, reminding us of the eternal promise God has given all of us when we put our faith in Him.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405112", "U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Year-End Report: Fighting to Lower the Cost of Living, Delivering Hurricane Recovery Aid,  Answering the Call for Immigration Assistance, Serving Tampa Bay Neighbors Directly", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "FL", "Kathy Castor", "C001066", "castor.house.gov", "castor", "https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "TAMPA, Fla. \u2013 U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $24.4 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families in 2025. Additionally, $1,604,681,095 in federal grants were secured for disaster assistance, veterans' support services, early childhood learning through Tinker K-8 and Head Start, and public transportation. Castor credits her team, local partners, and nonprofits for helping win significant federal investments for the Tampa Bay area in a year when the Trump Administration significantly altered the federal grant landscape.\n\n\u201cThe success of the Tampa Bay area relies on strong collaboration with our local partners and nonprofits. From the University of South Florida to Moffitt Cancer Center to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART), our community received 371 federal grants in 2025. In addition to securing these grants, we successfully contested the Trump Administration\u2019s closure of the Pinellas Job Corps Center for hardworking students and its illegal federal funding freezes on many local organizations so they could continue their critical work.\n\n\u201cIn the wake of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, our neighbors, small businesses, and local partners worked in tandem with the federal partners to recover and begin rebuilding across the Tampa Bay area. I am proud to have championed $965,630,000 in federal community development disaster recovery grants, including $158 million for the City of St. Petersburg and $709 million for Hillsborough County. Team Castor honored 30 Tampa Bay area Hurricane Heroes who selflessly served their neighbors after the hurricanes. The Tampa Bay area is resilient, and I am thankful for the generosity of our community as we continue our recovery.\n\n\u201cThis year, I was proud to advocate for passage of legislation to save the Affordable Care Act tax credits, lower flood insurance costs, protect constituents\u2019 personal identifiable information, lower electric bills, increase investments in lifesaving health research and protect our Florida coasts from offshore drilling. My 34 pieces of legislation introduced were informed by community needs and the best interests of Florida families.\n\n\"I am grateful for my incredible teams \u2013 in Tampa, St. Pete and in the Nation\u2019s Capital \u2013 for their work on behalf of Tampa Bay families. I am particularly proud of the casework assistance we provided to neighbors who continue to grapple with higher costs, unprecedented cruelty and illegal actions of the Trump Administration. My team assisted with over 700 immigration-related cases to ensure our neighbors have the guidance and assistance they need to navigate the Trump Administration\u2019s chaotic policy changes. My team is always available to take neighbors' calls and respond to their emails. We responded to over 110,000 constituent emails regarding food assistance, concerns about the cost of living, the Republican government shutdown, the Republican Health Care Crisis and the concerning actions of the Trump Administration. I also enjoyed hosting four telephone town halls, two in-person town halls, four virtual town halls and listening sessions.\n\n\u201cNeighbor engagement with my office is paramount to my work. I am grateful for their voices. Thank you to my team, my partners and our neighbors for illustrating why the 14th District of Florida is the best in the nation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-meeks-raskin-send-letter-to-rubio-demanding-documents-on-cecot-agreement-with-el-salvador", "Castro, Meeks, Raskin Send Letter to Rubio Demanding Documents on CECOT Agreement with El Salvador", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Joaquin Castro", "C001091", "castro.house.gov", "castro", "https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding documents and information regarding reports that the administration terminated U.S. law enforcement agreements as part of a quid pro quo with El Salvador\u2019s President, Nayib Bukele, to enable third-country removals to the notorious CECOT prison.\n\n\u201c...Since our prior requests for information, it has been reported you personally spoke with President Bukele on March 13, 2025. In this discussion, you reportedly promised that the United States would terminate its informant arrangements with certain high-ranking members of MS-13 in U.S. custody who had been cooperating with law-enforcement so that the men could be turned over to El Salvador, preventing them from testifying in federal courts. In exchange, President Bukele would receive and detain Venezuelan nationals and other deportees from the United States. This quid pro quo was arranged in spite of the reported objection of officials from the Department of Justice, who warned that terminating the informant agreements risked undermining years of work and U.S. law-enforcement agencies\u2019 ability to engage informants in the future...\n\n\u201cWe remain deeply concerned that you would prioritize protecting President Bukele\u2019s reputation over delivering justice for American victims of MS-13 crimes by agreeing to give up informants under U.S. protection whose knowledge and testimony is integral to ongoing federal investigations into MS-13 leadership, operations, and ties with President Bukele\u2019s administration. Multiple credible reports have alleged that the Bukele government engaged in direct negotiations with MS-13 leadership between 2019 and 2021 to secure reductions in homicide rates and support for Bukele\u2019s political party in exchange for prison privileges, political protection, or promises to stall gang leader extraditions. One of these leaders, C\u00e9sar L\u00f3pez Larios, who was facing serious charges including conspiracy to finance terrorism and support narco-terrorism, was deported to El Salvador two days after your reported March 13 conversation with Bukele.\u201d\n\nA PDF of the full letter can be found here.\n\nThis letter follows up on a letter Castro and Meeks sent in April requesting documents related to the bilateral deal struck with El Salvador. Contrary to the law, the State Department has refused to provide details on the bilateral agreement.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415214", "TAPinto Gold Coast article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'Federal Pause Hits Offshore Wind Projects Planned Off the Jersey Shore and Along the East Coast'", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Jim Lonergan\n\nPublished December 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 The Trump administration has ordered a suspension of construction and lease activity for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, including Empire Wind, which is planned off the New Jersey and New York coasts. Federal officials cited national security concerns, specifically the potential for large offshore wind turbines to interfere with military and civilian radar systems used for aviation and maritime navigation.\n\nThe pause, announced by the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Defense, applies not only to future permitting but also to projects that were already approved, under construction, or still in the development phase. Administration officials said the action is intended to allow time for additional review and coordination between federal agencies, the military, and project developers.\n\nThe five offshore wind projects affected by the suspension are:\n\nEmpire Wind 1 (New York\u2013New Jersey coast), developed by Equinor\n\nVineyard Wind 1 (off Massachusetts), the nation\u2019s first large-scale offshore wind farm\n\nRevolution Wind (off Rhode Island and Connecticut), led by \u00d8rsted\n\nSunrise Wind (off New York), also developed by \u00d8rsted\n\nCoastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), a Dominion Energy project off Virginia\n\nTogether, these projects represent several gigawatts of planned renewable energy capacity and had been central to state and federal clean energy goals along the Eastern Seaboard.\n\nPhoto Credit: shutterstock/ShutterDesigner\n\nRep. Chris Smith (R\u2013NJ), a long-time critic of offshore wind development, welcomed the administration\u2019s decision, saying it validates concerns he has raised for years regarding radar interference and national security risks. Smith has argued that offshore wind turbines can create radar \u201cclutter\u201d that may weaken or disrupt systems relied upon by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Armed Forces. Click HERE for Rep. Smith's deeper explanation of the risks posed.\n\nSmith pointed to an April 2025 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examining offshore wind\u2019s impact on radar systems, a study he said he requested with other members of Congress. He also cited legislation he sponsored that passed the U.S. House in 2023 requiring certification that offshore wind projects would not interfere with military or aviation radar capabilities.\n\nEmpire Wind has drawn particular scrutiny because of its proximity to major transportation and defense infrastructure, including Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and JFK, as well as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey.\n\nWe spoke with Rep. Smith about the offshore wind pause, and he said, \u201cThis has been one of my deepest concerns and an issue I have fought since day one. The fact that these risks were never fully tested, and that the previous administration would not certify the projects as safe, is alarming and, at best, negligent. You don\u2019t move forward with projects of this magnitude \u2014 especially in close proximity to critical military installations and major airports \u2014 without first proving they pose no risk to national security, aviation safety, or maritime operations.\u201d\n\nLocal Impact: Offshore Turbines and Transmission Lines: Beyond Empire Wind, the federal pause comes as offshore wind development tied to the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South also fall under the Federal pause. The project, which we've written about at length, would place turbines roughly nine miles off Long Beach Island, while its onshore transmission lines would affect Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell. Plans call for subsea cables to make landfall near the Sea Girt National Guard Training Center before running underground through local corridors to grid connections in Howell. Officials and residents in those communities have raised concerns about construction disruption, long-term infrastructure impacts, environmental effects, and potential costs associated with hosting offshore wind transmission infrastructure.\n\nBeyond national security, critics have raised concerns about the potential impact of offshore wind projects on commercial and recreational fishing, marine ecosystems, and coastal tourism. Opponents have also questioned the cost of large-scale offshore wind development and the financial burden it could place on taxpayers and ratepayers.\n\nOffshore wind developers and clean energy industry groups told Reuters that several of the paused projects had already undergone years of federal environmental and security review. They cautioned that suspending construction could delay clean energy goals, disrupt supply chains, and impact jobs tied to offshore wind manufacturing, port infrastructure, and maritime construction across multiple states.\n\nThe administration has not released a timeline for completing its review or for determining whether the projects could resume under revised conditions or additional mitigation measures. For now, construction activity on all five projects remains paused.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415216", "Shorebeat article on Trump administration's halting of offshore wind projects'Trump Halts Construction of Remaining Offshore Wind Project Off N.J.'", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Daniel Nee\n\nPublished December 23, 2025\n\nPresident Donald Trump halted numerous offshore wind projects on Monday, citing national security concerns, officials said. The decision led to cheers from U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has lobbied against the projects for years, and with consternation from some environmental groups that favored the projects.\n\nThe order from Trump\u2019s administration will stop five major offshore wind farms \u2014 including Empire Wind, located offshore in the New York bight, roughly between Monmouth County and portions of southern Long Island. Unlike some other wind projects, proposed and approved, Empire Wind would not likely have been visible from the New Jersey coast.\n\nOffshore wind development has been a persistent source of partisan wrangling, favored by New Jersey Democrats as well as officials in the former Biden administration. Trump, and GOP congressional leaders, pledged to eliminate the leases of offshore territory after concerns grew over potential negative effects on marine mammals, as well as subsidies for its foreign owner, the Norwegian firm Equinor. An executive order shutting down the projects has bounced between courtrooms since Trump took office in 2025, with the administration suffering a loss in court earlier this month when Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Patti Saris, appointed by President Bill Clinton, struck down the order. The decision is expected to be appealed, but Monday\u2019s order effectively accomplishes the abolition of the projects \u2013 at least in the immediate future \u2013 for reasons related to national security.\n\nOffshore wind turbine. (Photo: Harald Pettersen/Statoil)\n\nThe Department of the Interior halted the projects to allow for a \u201cpause\u201d so a review could be conducted in conjunction with the Department of Defense (War). Critics of the offshore development, most prominently Smith, have raised concerns that the massive turbines atop the structures could create radar clutter in busy airspace, most notably affecting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, a major transit point for materiel between the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to President Donald Trump and Secretary Doug Burgum for their leadership in assessing ocean wind\u2019s threats to national security and radar interference,\u201d Smith said. \u201cAs I have argued from day one \u2014 ocean wind projects pose significant, catastrophic impacts to radar, putting military and civilian aircrafts and vessels at grave risk.\u201d\n\nA lawn sign opposing wind turbines off Long Beach Island, Sept. 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee)\n\nA deceased humpback whale floats off Seaside Park, N.J., March 1, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Nee)\n\nA humpback whale is prepared to be buried at Funtown Beach, Seaside Park, N.J., March 3, 2023. (Photo: MMSC)\n\nThose in favor of the projects have said the matter had already been the subject of reviews by the U.S. Coast Guard under the previous administration, which did not identify any issues with radar clutter or interference.\n\n\u201cThe administration is again illegally blocking clean, affordable energy,\u201d said Ted Kelly of the Environmental Defense Council.\n\n\u201cPlacing largely foreign-owned wind turbines along our coastlines was never acceptable,\u201d countered Robin Shaffer, President of Protect Our Coast New Jersey, largely echoing the concerns raised by Smith.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415218", "Daily Caller article on Smith's Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act'\"Murder Masquerading As Medicine\": Senate Ignores Bill On CCP's Christian Organ Harvesting'", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Derek VanBuskirk\n\nPublished December 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM ET\n\nA bill aimed at curbing the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s (CCP) forced organ harvesting of cultural and religious minorities, including Christians, has \u201clanguished\u201d in committee for seven months as Senate leaders have failed to act.\n\nRepublican New Jersey Rep. Christopher Smith, sponsor of the legislation that passed the House with a nearly unanimous vote, told the Daily Caller about the growing threat to Christians in China and the real consequences of delaying Senate action.\n\nH.R. 1503, the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025, is not Smith\u2019s first attempt to confront the practice. A 2023 version of the bill passed the House 413-2 before dying in the same place the current bill now sits: the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.\n\n(Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nSmith chaired his first hearing on forced organ harvesting in 1998, hearing testimony from Chinese security officials. While the practice was once limited in scope, it exploded into a billion-dollar state enterprise following the CCP\u2019s 1999 crackdown on Falun Gong.\n\nFalun Gong, a spiritual practice drawing on Buddhist and Taoist traditions and once widely embraced in China, was the primary early target.\n\nBecause practitioners abstain from tobacco and alcohol, they were considered ideal harvesting candidates, with the average age of those executed and immediately harvested being 28, Smith said.\n\nTaipei, TAIWAN: During a rally joined by thousands of Falun Gong practitioners at Taipei 23 April 2006, four demonstrators play in an action drama against what they said was the Chinese communists\u2019 killing of Falun Gong followers and harvesting of their organs in concentration camps. (Photo: PATRICK LIN/AFP via Getty Images)\n\n\u201cI want to know how long [the patients] have to wait [for a liver transplant].\u201d\n\nDavid Matas and David Kilgour recorded from an undercover conversation they had with a Chinese doctor, as recorded in \u201cBloody Harvest: The Killing of Falun Gong for Their Organs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe supply of organs we have, we have every day. We do them every day,\u201d the doctor responded.\n\n\u201cWe want fresh, alive ones,\u201d Matas and Kilgour asked.\n\n\u201cThey are all alive, all alive,\u201d the doctor reassured.\n\n\u201cI heard some come from those who practise Falun Gong, those who are very healthy,\u201d Matas and Kilgour said.\n\n\u201cYes, we have. I can\u2019t talk clearly to you over the phone,\u201d the doctor said, before inviting whom he believed was a potential buyer to visit in person.\n\nThis photo taken on June 2, 2019 shows buildings at the Artux City Vocational Skills Education Training Service Center, believed to be a re-education camp where mostly Muslim ethnic minorities are detained, north of Kashgar in China\u2019s northwestern Xinjiang region. (Photo: GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nSmith, who has held nine hearings on the issue, said detainees\u2019 health was closely monitored to prepare them for execution and the harvesting of up to six vital organs.\n\nA 2024 report from Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH) cited several independent sources verifying that Falun Gong often reported that prisoners of conscience were subject to unsolicited, coerced medical exams and blood testing, adding that guards would use organ transplantation to threaten prisoners who would not comply.\n\nAlthough reliable data is difficult to obtain, DAFOH also found that Chinese organ transplant numbers were reported irregularly, as sudden increases were followed by decade-long standstills, contrasting the steady increase of other countries.\n\nFor example, DAFOH found that Chinese annual transplant numbers increased by 250% between 2000 and 2004, which contrasts with the rates of other countries, ranging from 10-15% during the same time period.\n\n\u201cThey have perfected this art form of killing and stealing organs,\u201d Smith told the Caller.\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 NOVEMBER 19: U.S. House Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (2nd L) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) (3rd L) join (L-R) Policy and Advocacy Coordinator of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK) Foundation Frances Hui, Research and Policy Advisor of the Hong Kong Watch Anouk Wear, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Democracy Council Anna Kwok, Senior International Advocacy Associate of the Hong Kong Democracy Council Carmen Lau during a news conference in response of the sentencing ruling in the Hong Kong 47 case November 19, 2024 in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)\n\nIn a 2024 written testimony, researcher Ethan Gutmann estimated that annual victims may number between 25,000 and 50,000, suggesting as many as 175,000 victims even under lower estimates.\n\nOfficials-turned-witnesses testified in Smith\u2019s hearings that they personally harvested organs from living patients to maximize quality.\n\nSmith said the motive goes beyond profit, serving the party\u2019s pursuit of practical immortality.\n\nWhen a member of the CCP\u2019s totalitarian leadership needs an organ, prisoners\u2019 medical records are searched. If a match is found, the individual is killed for the benefit of the party \u2014 or, more accurately, the men running it, Smith said.\n\nSmith cited a September hot-mic exchange between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussing harvesting in this manner.\n\n\u201cEarlier, people rarely lived to 70, but these days at 70 you are still a child,\u201d Xi said through a translator, according to The Epoch Times.\n\n\u201cAs biotechnology advances, human organs can be continuously transplanted, allowing us to become younger and younger, perhaps even achieve immortality,\u201d Putin reportedly replied.\n\nIn this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, (L-R) Russia\u2019s President Vladimir Putin walks with China\u2019s President Xi Jinping and North Korea\u2019s leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing\u2019s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. (Photo by ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nSmith called the practice \u201cmurder masquerading as medicine.\u201d\n\nAfter decades of rapid harvesting, Smith said healthy Falun Gong candidates were depleted, forcing the party to expand into \u201calternative\u201d supply sources, including Uyghur Muslims, Kazakhs, other Central Asians and Christians.\n\nChristians\u2019 health and \u201cpure lives,\u201d Smith said, make them highly valuable \u201ccommodities.\u201d\n\nWhile Christians currently represent a \u201csmaller portion\u201d of victims, Smith warned they could become increasingly targeted as other populations are exhausted, serving as a fresh resource for an \u201cever-expanding\u201d enterprise.\n\nReligious persecution is routine in China. Smith told the Caller that Beijing licenses clergy, edits holy scriptures, censors online worship, bars minors from religious life and restricts contact with fellow believers abroad, adding that \u201cthe end goal is eradication.\u201d\n\nA Catholic worshipper prays during an Easter Sunday mass at a prayer house in a village near Beijing on April 4, 2021. (Photo by JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images)\n\nThough most harvesting occurs in China, H.R. 1503 targets the global organ trade, including Western participants in \u201ctransplant tourism.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. is no exception. Wealthy American patients, Smith said, are willing to pay steep fees to bypass transplant waitlists, funding China\u2019s system in the process.\n\nSmith is not proposing a new approach but expanding a proven one. By attaching organ harvesting to the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, the same framework used against Ghislaine Maxwell, he aims to signal that the FBI will treat transplant tourists and brokers like sex traffickers.\n\nThe goal is to make the risk \u2014 up to 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine for those prosecuted in the U.S. \u2014 so high that U.S. demand collapses.\n\nThe bill would also impose asset freezes, sanctions, and travel bans on foreign participants of the underground market.\n\n\u201cMaybe it deters it, and after a few prosecutions, it begins to make a real serious impact,\u201d Smith said. \u201cYou start prosecuting people, and at least it will dry up people utilizing this tainted supply chain.\u201d\n\nH.R. 1503 passed the House 406-1 under suspension of the rules, a process reserved for broadly nonpartisan legislation.\n\nThe sole dissenting vote came from Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, whom Smith said votes no on almost everything.\n\nAs 2025 draws to a close, the bill remains stalled in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Republican Idaho Sen. Jim Risch.\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 MARCH 25: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) arrives for the confirmation hearing for former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Huckabee, the former governor and presidential candidate, answered questions on Israel and its campaign against Hamas. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)\n\n\u201cI appreciate Rep. Smith\u2019s attention to this horrific issue,\u201d a committee spokesperson told the Caller. \u201cSenator Risch remains committed to countering the dreadful practice of organ harvesting and is happy to work with anyone to counter it. However, this particular piece of legislation has not been raised with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.\u201d\n\nWhile any member may request consideration, only the chairman controls the agenda. That leaves the responsibility ultimately on Risch to get the bill out of what Smith called the legislative black hole of referred-but-ignored legislation \u2014 the same fate as his 2023 effort.\n\nIf Gutmann\u2019s estimates are accurate, between 68,000 and 136,000 people have been killed since the 2023 bill reached the committee, with 15,000 to 31,211 victims since the 2025 bill was referred in June.\n\nWithout action, the Chinese regime and its allies may seek to further expand the practice, and as reserves of Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghur Muslims are depleted, the CCP may turn to massacring even more Christians to maintain profits.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-tours-delaney-hall-ice-facility-calls-for-accountability-and-immediate-closure-after-detainee-death/", "CLARKE TOURS DELANEY HALL ICE FACILITY, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMMEDIATE CLOSURE AFTER DETAINEE DEATH", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Yvette D. Clarke", "C001067", "clarke.house.gov", "clarke", "https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nDecember 23, 2025\n\nMEDIA CONTACT:\n\ne: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov\n\nc: 202.913.0126\n\nBROOKLYN, N.Y. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) toured the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark following the death of Haitian migrant Jean Wilson Brutus under ICE\u2019s custody and mounting reports of inhumane conditions and systemic abuse within detention facilities.\n\n\u201cCongressional oversight is essential to preventing and ending the abuses at Delaney Hall and within other detention facilities nationwide. No human being deserves to suffer the conditions we witnessed behind the veil of Donald Trump\u2019s deportation machine, today. But while the state of this facility was shocking, it was not at all unexpected. This administration and its ICE enforcers have demonstrated nothing but cruelty through their xenophobic and inhumane immigration policies that disproportionately target blue states and have swept up immigrants and U.S. citizens alike, often without due process, before they are funneled into detention facilities designed to strip them of their dignity and expose them to serious harm.\n\n\u201cMr. Jean Wilson Brutus should still be alive today. This administration\u2019s despicable response to this tragedy and their total lack of transparency speak volumes and tell us everything we need to know about how ICE views the human beings in its care. Let me be clear: any death in the custody of the United States federal government is the responsibility of our government and the administration that leads it. With four reported deaths in ICE custody in recent weeks and a record number since this administration took power, it is an insult to call this incident isolated. Being undocumented should not be a death sentence. I will continue to demand accountability and closely monitor the situation as we learn more.\n\n\u201cTo see so many faces that look just like my own and those of my constituents\u2019 be filled with fear for their lives and grief for a future that was stolen from them was a heartbreaking experience, and one that will stay with me for all time. Every day, this administration\u2019s actions are rotting the soul of America. It is time to remember that we are better than these horrors. Our nation reaches its greatest heights when guided by our hearts, compassion, and a moral obligation to our neighbors in need. That is why my home of New York City will remain a sanctuary city to the oppressed and powerless. Our doors will always be open to those seeking refuge and safety, and they will always be closed to Donald Trump and his agents of hatred.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-kansas-city-chiefs-relocation", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Statement on the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Relocation", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Kansas City Chiefs announced their relocation from Missouri to Kansas.\n\n\u201cWhen a major corporation leaves the city, it hurts badly but it will heal. When a major league franchise leaves the city, especially when it has become a part of the city's culture, it damages the heart. The healing of the heart will last a generation, and even then, there might be a leaking valve.\n\n\u201cThis is an extraordinarily disappointing outcome for Missourians, Chiefs fans, and taxpayers throughout western Missouri and eastern Kansas. With this announcement, I fear, comes the resumption of the economic border war between Missouri and Kansas, guaranteeing a race to the bottom that will lead to more subsidies for big businesses, paid for by fewer quality services for hardworking families and the communities we love.\n\n\u201cMy heart breaks for the generations of Chiefs fans across Missouri who have demonstrated die-hard loyalty to this franchise through the hardest of times and the greatest of moments. They have been, and will continue to be, the greatest fans in sports.\n\n\u201cKansas City has proven we are a major league destination, and as we move forward, we must do so together. City, County, and State officials must immediately turn their attention toward a coordinated and unified effort to retain the Royals and the benefits they bring to Kansas City and Jackson County. Our citizens deserve nothing less.\u201d\n\n###\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3463", "De La Cruz Leads Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Monica De La Cruz", "D000594", "delacruz.house.gov", "delacruz", "https://delacruz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act to ensure uniform access to employment authorization documents (EADs) for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients nationwide.\n\n\"The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act provides uniformity and certainty that DACA recipients need to pursue their careers and contribute to our communities. By bringing common sense and stability to our immigration policy, my legislation will ensure the American dream remains a reality for those working hard to achieve it.\" - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act ensures the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the statutory authority to issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.\n\nBy giving DHS the authority to issue EADs, this will ensure uniformity and continued access to employment authorization for all eligible DACA recipients nationwide, bringing certainty for recipients.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://dexter.house.gov/media/press-releases/dexter-concludes-first-year-senate-passage-legislation-support-veterans", "Dexter Concludes First Year with Senate Passage of Legislation to Support Veterans", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Maxine Dexter", "D000635", "dexter.house.gov", "dexter", "https://dexter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PORTLAND, OR \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that her bipartisan legislation, the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans\u2019 Employment and Transition Success (FAST VETS) Act passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation passed out of the House in the fall and now heads to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cAs someone who worked at the VA, I have seen firsthand how critical it is for veterans to have access to timely, outcomes-based support as they transition to civilian life,\u201d said Dexter. \u201cThe FAST VETS Act ensures we are meeting veterans where they are and more efficiently connecting them with the career resources they need to succeed in civilian life. I\u2019m grateful that in a historically divided Congress, the Senate has passed this legislation and moved it one step closer to becoming law.\u201d\n\n\"I'm thrilled to see the FAST VETS Act pass the Senate with bipartisan support,\" said Ranking Member Mark Takano. \"This legislation represents our continued commitment to ensuring veterans receive the employment support and career counseling they've earned through their service. Strengthening the VR&E program will make a lasting difference in veterans' lives as they transition to civilian careers. I look forward to working with my colleagues and Representative Maxine Dexter to pass more legislation that safeguards the benefits and services our veterans depend on.\"\n\nFAST VETS Act strengthens the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program to better connect veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. If signed into law, this bill will improve outcomes for individual veterans in the VR&E program, while expanding the number of veterans who can access its critical supports.\n\nCongresswoman Dexter serves on the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs and is one of only three physicians in Congress who provided care to veterans at the VA. She serves on both the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Affairs.\n\nFor a one-page fact sheet on this legislation, click here. For full bill text, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downing-urges-dow-continue-wounded-warrior-service-dog-program", "Downing Urges DOW to Continue Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Congressman Troy Downing (R-MT) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth alongside Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) expressing his support for the Wounded Warrior Service Dog program (WWSDP) and urging the Department of War (DOW) to continue to carry out the program going forward. Congressman Downing\u2019s efforts have garnered support from Dog Tag Buddies, a Billings-based group dedicated to providing improved daily living and social mobility for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war.\n\n\u201cThe Treasure State has one of the nation's largest veteran populations, many of whom rely on four-legged partners to help them recover from the physical and invisible scars of war,\u201d said Congressman Downing. \u201cI was proud to advocate on behalf of Montana\u2019s veteran community, their service dogs, and the many unsung heroes at partnering organizations who work behind the scenes to make these connections possible.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program is not a luxury\u2014it is a lifeline,\u201d said DeeDe Baker, Founder & Executive Director, Dog Tag Buddies. \u201cFor veterans in rural states like Montana and North Dakota, it is often the only path to the independence and social mobility that service dogs make possible.\u201d\n\nRead key excerpts from the lawmakers\u2019 letter below:\n\n\u201cWWSDP is a competitive grant program overseen by the Department of War to support nonprofit organizations that help raise service dogs and connect them with veterans. Today, 28 organizations in 23 states rely on this program to place highly trained service dogs with veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, mobility and hearing impairments, blindness, and other life-altering disabilities. This includes two long-standing constituent providers under the program, Dog Tag Buddies in Billings, Montana, and Service Dogs for America, located in Jud, North Dakota. WWDSP has served as an essential support mechanism, enabling veterans in our states to access the life-changing assistance delivered by trained service dogs\u2026\n\n\u201cWe urge your office to take action to continue to carry out WWSDP, including through the reprogramming process and the administrative flexibility available to the Department. This action would critically bridge the gap between FY24 funds and FY26 appropriations. Notably, the House-passed Department of Defense Appropriations Act includes $17 million in funding for the program.\n\n\u201cThe service dogs provided with the support of WWSDP are an essential lifeline for veterans who faced the harshest consequences of war to live independently and have a companion to support them. Without funding for the next year, service dog organizations across the country will be forced to suspend new intakes, stop matching dogs to veterans, and even in some cases shut down services altogether.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "Johnson Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) congratulated Congressional App Challenge winner Nana Kwame Dwomoh from Brookings, South Dakota. Nana Kwame coded an app called \u201cWorkWellness.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Nana Kwame on being selected as this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge Winner from South Dakota,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cHe overcame several obstacles in developing his product and learned more about coding in the process. Technology is increasingly important in career fields, and the App Challenge is a great opportunity for students to test and improve their skills.\u201d\n\nNana Kwame created \u201cWorkWellness\u201d to boost productivity and health by running timed work sessions, prompting stretch breaks, and suggesting targeted exercises for areas of discomfort. It also tracks total work time and includes an AI wellness assistant that provides quick, practical advice on posture, ergonomics, and healthy routines.\n\nNana Kwame says, \u201cAs a high school student who spends long hours at a desk and on a computer, I\u2019ve felt back pain myself. Millions of students and office workers share this same discomfort from ignoring what their bodies need during work sessions. I created WorkWellness to help solve that problem, allowing people to stay focused and productive while also reminding them to take care of their health through consistent stretching.\u201d\n\nAnnually, students from each congressional district compete in the App Challenge. This year, Nana Kwame\u2019s app will be displayed in the Capitol and featured online, and he will have the chance to participate in #HouseofCode, a gathering of all the current year\u2019s winners.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1984", "Ezell Applauds Return of Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to Full Operations", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "MS", "Mike Ezell", "E000235", "ezell.house.gov", "ezell", "https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, today welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard\u2019s decision to return Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to full response operations, marking a major step forward for maritime security and economic activity along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.\n\nThe Coast Guard announced that, in conjunction with Assignment Year 2026, Station Pascagoula will transition from scheduled mission operations back to full response operations after capabilities were temporarily reduced in 2023 due to workforce shortages.\n\n\u201cThis is outstanding news for South Mississippi,\" Chairman Ezell said. \u201cCoast Guard Station Pascagoula plays a critical role in protecting our maritime border, supporting search and rescue missions, and safeguarding the Port of Pascagoula. I\u2019m grateful to see the Coast Guard fully restoring these operations and ensuring our Coast Guard men and women have the staffing they need to do their jobs. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, I\u2019ve been clear that readiness matters. Restoring full operations at Station Pascagoula improves safety for our mariners, strengthens national security, and protects one of Mississippi\u2019s most important economic engines.\u201d\n\n\"After temporarily reducing capabilities at Station Pascagoula in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages, I am pleased to announce the Coast Guard will fully restore the unit\u2019s operational capabilities and readiness in 2026,\" Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant said. \u201cOur strong recruiting performance has made this possible. Station Pascagoula is vital to securing our southern maritime border and supporting the Port of Pascagoula's $18 billion economic impact. This action directly supports our nation's security and economic prosperity.\"\n\nStrategically located on the Gulf Coast, Coast Guard Station Pascagoula conducts missions that deter and interdict illegal migration and illicit trafficking, while also protecting vital port infrastructure from physical and cyber threats. The station\u2019s return to full response operations strengthens the Coast Guard\u2019s ability to respond quickly to emergencies, natural disasters, and maritime security threats in accordance with its long-standing motto, Semper Paratus \u2014 \u201cAlways Ready.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for defending more than 95,000 miles of U.S. shoreline, 25,000 miles of navigable rivers, and 4.5 million square miles of exclusive economic zone. With more than 76,000 members operating cutters, aircraft, boats, and cyber capabilities, the Coast Guard plays a vital role in protecting America\u2019s maritime domain and economic security.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7171", "Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2025 Annual Report for Texas\u2019 Seventh Congressional District", "2025-12-23", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Lizzie Fletcher", "F000468", "fletcher.house.gov", "fletcher", "https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2025 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas\u2019 Seventh Congressional District this year. The report highlights some of Congresswoman Fletcher\u2019s work to bring the voices of the district to the national conversation about our values as Americans, our vision for the future, and our priorities for the moment, outlining how she has worked to advance these priorities and values in Congress, in the courts, and in the community this year.\n\nHighlights of the 2025 Annual Report include:\n\nWork in Congress to bring down costs, oppose harmful program and spending cuts to programs and services Americans rely on, oppose the Trump tariffs on goods Americans use every day; and fight for access to quality, affordable health care for people in Texas and across the country.\n\nWork in the Courts as part of the House Democratic Litigation Task Force to protect and defend our country and our constitution, filing briefs in 25 cases before courts across the country.\n\nWork in the community, including more than 1,500 meetings with constituents and people advocating for them, hosting six 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