{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\" and year = 2026 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/10/01/finstad-statement-on-democrats-blocking-senate-passage-of-national-fraud-enforcement-division-act-of-2026/", "Finstad Statement on Democrats Blocking Senate Passage of National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026", "2026-10-01", "2026", "2026-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a unanimous consent request to pass his National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026:\n\n\u201cOn September 16th, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support from my colleagues,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cWith 352 Representatives from across the country supporting a permanent National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice, it is extremely disappointing to see Senate Democrats put fraudsters above American taxpayers by stonewalling our call for stronger federal fraud enforcement. It\u2019s high time we put partisan politics aside and bring this meaningful reform to President Trump\u2019s desk.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://ruiz.house.gov/latino-latina-physician-day-2026", "REP. RUIZ INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 1st AS NATIONAL LATINO AND LATINA PHYSICIAN DAY", "2026-10-01", "2026", "2026-10", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Raul Ruiz", "R000599", "ruiz.house.gov", "ruiz", "https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On September 28, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), joined by Congresswoman Mar\u00eda Elvira Salazar (FL-27), introduced a bipartisan resolution designating October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day.\n\nLatinos make up nearly one in five Americans, yet only 6.7 percent of U.S. physicians are Latino or Latina, and just 2.8 percent are Latina. By 2050, Latinos are projected to represent more than one in four people in the United States and one in three children. At the same time, the nation faces a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.\n\nResearch shows that when patients share the language and culture of their doctors, care and outcomes improve. Growing the Latino and Latina physician workforce means better health for our communities and for the nation.\n\n\"Growing up in a farmworker family taught me what it means to go without care, so I became an Emergency Physician to serve under resourced communities,\" said Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. \"Today, too many Latino families still can't find a doctor who speaks their language or understands their cultures. This resolution recognizes the Latino and Latina physicians working to close that gap, and it challenges us to open more doors for the next generation.\"\n\n\"Trust in medical care is essential. Physicians that understand their community and are a reflection of it are critical when building and establishing that trust,\" said Rep. Salazar. \"As our nation faces a healthcare workforce shortage, I am proud to co-lead this resolution that supports Latino and Latina physicians, who are helping to close gaps in care and serve as a trustworthy pillar of their community.\"\n\nThe resolution supports increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians and expanding diversity in the medical field. It has earned the support of leading national medical organizations.\n\n\"The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) is proud support National Latino and Latina Physicians Day and thank Rep. Ruiz and Rep. Salazar for their bipartisan work in highlighting the work of physicians critical to improving the health of patients and communities nationwide. As the nation faces a persistent physician shortage, we must support policies that increase to access to careers in medicine for future Latino and Latina physicians, and everyone in the next generation of doctors,\" said Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, chief public policy officer, AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)\n\n\"The National Hispanic Medical Association supports H.Res. 1589, introduced by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., recognizing October 1 as National Latino and Latina Physician Day. We need more Latino physicians serving our communities. This day not only highlights the significant underrepresentation of Latinos in the physician workforce but also recognizes the tremendous work Latino physicians do every day to care for patients and communities across our nation. We are proud to support this resolution and its recognition of the Latino physicians who serve our country,\" said Gilbert Burgos, M.D., MPH, President of the National Hispanic Medical Association.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/congressman-amo-kicks-off-second-blue-economy-tour-at-regent-craft-highlighting-rhode-island-jobs-innovation-and-the-future-of-the-ocean-state", "Congressman Amo Kicks Off Second Blue Economy Tour at REGENT Craft, Highlighting Rhode Island Jobs, Innovation, and the Future of the Ocean State", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the House Science Committee Subcommittee on the Environment, kicks off his Second Blue Economy Tour with a visit to REGENT Craft, the developer of a first-in-class electric Seaglider based in Rhode Island, as they cut the ribbon on a new factory.\n\nAs Rhode Islanders face high costs and a changing economy, the Blue Economy offers an opportunity to create good-paying jobs, strengthen local businesses, and build the industries of the future right here in the Ocean State. Over the next few weeks, Congressman Amo will travel across Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District to meet with the workers, small businesses, researchers, educators, and nonprofits powering the Ocean State\u2019s Blue Economy.\n\n\u201cOur Blue Economy is about more than what happens on the water. It\u2019s about good jobs, new technology, and lowering costs by building more of what we need right here in Rhode Island,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cI\u2019m excited to get out across Rhode Island, to listen to the people doing this work every day, and bring their ideas back to Washington. If we want Rhode Island to lead the next generation of ocean industries, we need to make sure our workers have the skills, our researchers have the resources, and our small businesses have a fair shot to grow.\u201d\n\nRhode Island\u2019s Blue Economy directly employs 36,000 Rhode Islanders and contributes over $5 billion to the state\u2019s gross domestic product every year. The tour will highlight the people and industries behind those numbers, from marine trades and aquaculture to ocean research, advanced manufacturing, and maritime technology.\n\nCongressman Amo will tour facilities, convene discussions, and meet with the workers, small businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits at the heart of Rhode Island's Blue Economy.\n\nBackground\n\nNationwide, the Blue Economy supports 2.4 million jobs and contributes $397 billion to the nation\u2019s gross domestic product.\n\nIn 2024, Congressman Amo toured Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District to highlight the Ocean State\u2019s leadership in the Blue Economy.\n\nAs part of the 2024 tour, Congressman Amo convened a roundtable conversation at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)\u2019s Lincoln campus, participated in a training module at CCRI\u2019s Global Wind Organization Basic Safety Training program, led a conversation with academic leaders from across Rhode Island\u2019s campuses, visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, toured VATN Systems in Portsmouth, and visited Flux Marine in Bristol. He concluded the tour speaking at 401 Tech Bridge\u2019s NavalX Annual Program Management Review.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bell-announces-over-10-million-workforce-development-funding-st", "Congressman Bell Announces Over $10 Million in Workforce Development Funding for St. Louis Community College", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Wesley Bell", "B001324", "bell.house.gov", "bell", "https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Bell announced $10,798,968 in federal funds for the Junior College District of St. Louis to expand its workforce training opportunities\n\nThe funding is part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program\n\nPreviously, Congressman Bell worked at the Florissant Valley Community College campus, which is part of the Junior College District of St. Louis\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) announced over $10 million in federal funding for the Junior College District of St. Louis (St. Louis Community College).\n\n$10,798,968 in funding will go to the St. Louis Community College, helping ensure the effective development and expansion of new workforce development programs.\n\n\"St. Louis Community College does incredible work preparing people for in-demand jobs, and this investment will help them reach even more people. I'm proud to see these resources come to our region,\" said Congressman Bell.\n\nCongressman Bell has long championed workforce development programs and has made it a priority to support such efforts in Congress. Earlier this year, Rep. Bell introduced the Building Reentry and Inclusive Development for Greater Employment (BRIDGE) Act, which aims to strengthen the workforce by expanding pathways to economic mobility and employment for justice-impacted individuals and opportunity youth. Additionally, Congressman Bell has worked to expand workforce pipeline programs across key St. Louis industries, including defense, healthcare, and education.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=9234", "Beyer, Castro, Dean, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "VA", "Donald S. Beyer, Jr.", "B001292", "beyer.house.gov", "beyer", "https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Thursday, Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Greg Casar (TX-35), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will introduce legislation to impose sanctions on individuals and entities building or expanding settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. H.R. 0953, the Stop the Settlements Act would stop the construction of new settlements or expansion of existing Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank and Gaza through the use of sanctions and a prohibition on the importation of goods made in these settlements and outposts. Stopping the construction of new settlements or expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza would protect Palestinians from dispossession of their land and help create a pathway to peace, where both Israelis and Palestinians are able to fully exercise their right to self-determination.\n\n\u201cThe continued expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories illustrates the contempt Israel\u2019s government has for international law and longstanding U.S. policy,\u201d said Rep. Beyer. \u201cBy accelerating this campaign of violence and theft, particularly in the E1 corridor bordering East Jerusalem, the Israeli government is making clear its intent to fatally undermine the viability of a future Palestinian state. The U.S. cannot and should not accept this explicit effort of illegal territorial expansion, which would make a negotiated resolution to this intractable conflict forever out of reach. This legislation puts teeth on what has been clear U.S. policy for decades and sends a strong message that we will not tolerate the illegal settlement movement any longer.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder Netanyahu\u2019s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that\u2019s ripping Palestinians from their land,\u201d said Congressman Castro. \u201cThe record expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank continues to be one of the greatest impediments to peace. Democrats must face this with urgency\u2014act now or watch the prospect of Palestinian self-determination slip away forever. Congress should and can be using every tool we have available, including sanctions. The Stop the Settlements Act gives any person or company looking to take Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza a choice: pursue settlements or do business with the United States. The American people have seen the reality on the ground in the West Bank and Gaza, and expect their elected officials to take action. In the coming months and in the next Congress, I will push for the conditions under which security and a lasting peace is possible.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe continued construction of Israeli settlements and staking of new outposts in the West Bank and Gaza is a violation of international law. They\u2019re also part of a deliberate, expressed strategy by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his allies to geographically isolate Palestinian communities, block the possibility of a contiguous state, and prevent the Palestinian people from being able to exercise their rights to self-determination,\u201d said Rep. Dean. \u201cSettler organizations and people who illegally push onto Palestinian land, harassing \u2014 and even killing legal residents \u2014 are actively undermining the peace process and prolonging the current violence. These settlers fund their activities in part through the sale of goods abroad, which this legislation would prohibit, while also authorizing sanctions on some of the worst offenders of international law. It is time that the United States joined our allies \u2014 such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada \u2014 in taking action to help preserve dignity and self-determination for the Palestinian people, which is essential for progress toward peace.\u201d\n\n\u201cSettlement expansion displaces Palestinians, violates international law, and prevents peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike,\u201d said Congressman Casar. \u201cThe Stop the Settlements Act would prohibit the construction and expansion of settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. Congress must work toward lasting peace in the region by ending the occupation and genocide.\u201d\n\n\u201cPushing Palestinians out of their homes and off their land in Gaza and the West Bank is one of the greatest obstacles to a lasting pathway to peace,\u201d said Congresswoman Jacobs. \u201cAs long as the U.S. stands idly by, we\u2019re knowingly supporting Israel\u2019s coordinated strategy to consolidate Israeli control and prevent Palestinian statehood. We have another choice: use our tools and leverage to help make peace and security for Israelis, Palestinians, and everyone in the region a reality. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to co-lead the Stop the Settlements Act, which would require the President to sanction individuals and entities that build or expand settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. This is a reasonable and necessary step to uphold international law, protect civilians, de-escalate violence, and preserve the possibility of lasting peace, security, and stability.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nSince December 2022, the Israeli government has approved over 100 new settlements in the West Bank, and Israeli settlers have established almost 200 additional outposts. In comparison, only six settlements were approved in the previous three decades. In recent years, senior Israeli officials have openly called for the re-establishment of settlements in Gaza.\n\nThese settlements, built on Palestinian land, are one of the biggest impediments to peace and to Palestinian self-determination.\n\nThe Stop the Settlements Act would address the unprecedented growth of settlements by sanctioning any foreign entity or individual that engages with activity for the establishment of new Israeli settlements or outposts in the West Bank or Gaza, including developing infrastructure, construction the settlement area known as E1, or facilitating Israeli civilians onto settlements. The bill would also put a ban on imports of settlements goods. This would mirror and complement efforts currently being taken by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain.\n\nIf enacted, the legislation would lead to essentially a defacto settlement freeze with no new settlement construction in the West Bank, while also giving the President the authority to begin going after some of the most problematic and destabilizing settlements and outposts in the West Bank.\n\nThe Stop the Settlements Act has gained support from stakeholders with the shared goal of stopping settlement expansion and ensuring Palestinian self-determination and security for Israel:\n\nJeremy Ben-Ami, President, J Street: \u201cAfter more than 50 years of Israel disregarding American and other international warnings to stop expanding settlements, it is time for action. We are grateful to Congressman Castro and the other cosponsors for sending a clear signal that Israeli efforts to prevent a Palestinian state will be met with material consequences.\u201d\n\nMargaret DeReus, Executive Director of IMEU Policy Project: \u201cThe US government has enabled Israeli settlement expansion for too long without any meaningful repercussions to the detriment of Palestinian lives, including Palestinian Americans that live in Palestine. One of the first things the Trump administration did was reverse previous sanctions, and while they continue to turn a blind eye, this bill would impose real consequences on those who support or engage in settlement expansion, in line with international law and our closest allies. This would include banning anyone from importing any goods produced in any Israeli settlement or outpost. We thank Congressman Castro for being a leader in the fight to protect basic Palestinian rights.\u201d\n\nHadar Susskind, President and CEO, New Jewish Narrative: \u201cThis bill fills a crucial void. The Trump administration has failed to take action that would stop the Israeli government from executing its reckless agenda of land grabs and annexation. Now Congress has the opportunity to step up and close that gap. This is what real American leadership looks like.\u201d\n\nThis bill is also endorsed by American Committee for Middle East Rights; A New Policy; Center for International Policy; Friends Committee on National Legislation; Refugees International; Win Without War.\n\nCo-sponsors of the bill include: Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Derek Tran (CA-45), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Sean Casten (IL-06), Emily Randall (WA-06), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), and Mark Takano (CA-39).", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=9235", "Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "VA", "Donald S. Beyer, Jr.", "B001292", "beyer.house.gov", "beyer", "https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) announced that their bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, H.R. 5284, has passed the Senate and is headed to the President\u2019s desk for signature.\n\nThe lawmakers introduced the legislation to help Americans better understand how the timing of their decision to claim Social Security affects their monthly retirement benefit. The bill previously passed the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cPassage of this bill is a victory for seniors and older workers, who will now be able to make more informed decisions about their retirement benefits,\u201d said Rep. Don Beyer. \u201cThe need for clarity on these issues gets more salient every year as Americans live longer and financial choices become more complex. I thank Rep. Smucker for his leadership on this legislation, and all those who supported the Claiming Age Clarity Act.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmericans who have worked their entire lives and earned Social Security benefits deserve clear, straightforward information as they make important decisions about their retirement,\u201d said Rep. Lloyd Smucker. \u201cThe Claiming Age Clarity Act replaces confusing government terminology with language that better explains how the age at which someone claims Social Security affects their monthly benefit. I\u2019m grateful that Republicans and Democrats came together to advance this commonsense reform, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law.\u201d\n\nThe Claiming Age Clarity Act would modernize terminology used by the Social Security Administration to better reflect how claiming age affects an individual\u2019s monthly benefit:\n\n\u201cEarly Eligibility Age\u201d would become \u201cMinimum Benefit Age\u201d \u2014 age 62, the earliest age at which an individual can begin receiving retirement benefits, with permanently lower monthly benefits than those received at standard benefit age.\n\n\u201cFull Retirement Age\u201d and \u201cNormal Retirement Age\u201d would become \u201cStandard Benefit Age\u201d \u2014 generally age 66 or 67, depending on an individual\u2019s birth year.\n\n\u201cDelayed Retirement Age\u201d would become \u201cMaximum Benefit Age\u201d \u2014 age 70, the latest age someone can begin receiving benefits. Electing to delay receiving benefits by a year increases an individual's benefits, up to a maximum of 24% more than the standard benefit.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://bynum.house.gov/media/press-releases/bynum-oregon-delegation-demand-end-trump-administrations-violations-due", "Bynum, Oregon Delegation Demand an End to Trump Administration's Violations of Due Process for Immigrants", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Janelle S. Bynum", "B001326", "bynum.house.gov", "bynum", "https://bynum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, and Maxine Dexter, along with U.S. senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, demanded the Trump administration end the practice of \u201cmega master\u201d immigration hearings that expedite the review of hundreds of immigrants\u2019 cases in a day, resulting in a fast-track to removing immigrants without due process.\n\n\u201cThis unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold,\u201d the Oregon lawmakers wrote to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Sirce E. Owen, Acting Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and David Venturella, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\n\n\u201cOver the past year, your agencies have increased the number of immigrants who must appear on little-to-no notice for so-called \u2018mega master\u2019 hearings on overcrowded dockets in front of Trump\u2019s handpicked judges at courts across the country, all while stripping immigrants of their legal status, ramping up arrests and detention, and limiting their access to legal counsel for representation in court and fast-tracked asylum interviews,\u201dthey wrote.\n\n\u201cThese policy changes confuse and terrify law-abiding immigrants in our communities and prevent them from having a fair day in court.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers wrote that the Portland Immigration Court in Oregon is now holding about two \u201cmega master\u201d hearings every week, in addition to maintaining its previously-scheduled docket hearings and individual merit hearings. That has forced immigrants anticipating court dates in 2027 or 2028 to suddenly show up on extremely short notice and scrambling both to figure out how to get to the court on time, and to find an attorney to represent them.\n\n\u201cAs if the changes at the Portland Immigration Court weren\u2019t bad enough, the neighboring Tacoma Immigration Court has now had judges deciding in mid-August to stop allowing immigration attorneys across Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska from appearing remotely on behalf of their clients detained at the regional detention center,\u201d the lawmakers continued. \u201cPreviously, the Tacoma Immigration Court allowed out-of-state attorneys to represent their clients by making court appearances through video conferencing technology. Now attorneys\u2014and when applicable, expert witnesses\u2014 have to attend these hearings in person.\u201d\n\nThe new requirement for immigration attorneys to represent their clients in person comes as immigration judges allow Department of Homeland Security prosecutors to participate in hearings remotely. In other cases even the presiding judge is attending remotely as well, with attorneys sharing that remote appearances by judges happen in about half the cases that they must attend in-person at the Tacoma Immigration Court.\n\nThese new in-person requirements also come as attorneys share that the court is sending \u201cnotices to appear\u201d and setting hearings for that same morning giving the attorneys little time to prepare or make travel arrangements from out of state. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has also been routinely denying immigration attorneys access to their clients at detention centers, and transferring clients thousands of miles away to detention centers across the country.\n\n\u201cImmigration court proceedings must uphold fairness and rule of law and not be politicized to satisfy Donald Trump\u2019s arbitrary detention quotas. We call on the Trump administration to discontinue policies and tactics that undermine constitutional due process. Our legal system relies on accountability; therefore, we demand that you establish fair and meaningful hearings that provide a genuine day in court and uphold the integrity of our nation\u2019s immigration system,\u201d the lawmakers concluded.\n\nThe lawmakers ended their letter demanding a written response by October 15th, 2026 detailing the steps that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will take to achieve the following:\n\nTerminate \u201cmega master\u201d hearings.\n\nProvide immigrants with sufficient notice of their proceedings.\n\nReduce hardships on immigration attorneys.\n\nEnsure that immigration judges hear cases individually, free from political influence.\n\nThe full text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4983", "Case Statement On The Passing Of Former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Ed Case", "C001055", "case.house.gov", "case", "https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1", "scraper", "(Washington, DC) \u2013 U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai\u2018i-1st), issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki:\n\n\u201cI join all of our Hawai\u2018i in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of U. S. Representative Patricia Saiki,\u201d said U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai\u2018i-1st).\n\n\u201cShe is rightly credited with many specific accomplishments. But above all she was a pioneer who broke barriers, easing the path for others that followed, and her decades of public service were marked by commitment to her country and Hawai\u2018i, determination, accomplishment, example and grace.\n\n\u201cShe was a worthy steward of the office of Hawaii\u2019s First Congressional District, setting a high bar for those that followed and will follow. I join in extending my sincere condolences and appreciation to her beloved family.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-dean-beyer-casar-jacobs-escobar-to-introduce-sanctions-on-drivers-of-settlement-expansion", "Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Joaquin Castro", "C001091", "castro.house.gov", "castro", "https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion\n\nLegislation Imposes Sanctions On Individuals And Entities Expanding Settlements In West Bank And Gaza\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2014 On Thursday, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), Greg Casar (TX-35), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will introduce legislation to impose sanctions on individuals and entities building or expanding settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The Stop the Settlements Act would stop the construction of new settlements or expansion of existing Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank and Gaza through the use of sanctions and a prohibition on the importation of goods made in these settlements and outposts. Stopping the construction of new settlements or expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza would protect Palestinians from dispossession of their land and help create a pathway to peace, where both Israelis and Palestinians are able to fully exercise their right to self-determination.\n\n\u201cUnder Netanyahu\u2019s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that\u2019s ripping Palestinians from their land,\u201d said Congressman Castro. \u201cThe record expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank continues to be one of the greatest impediments to peace. Democrats must face this with urgency\u2014act now or watch the prospect of Palestinian self-determination slip away forever. Congress should and can be using every tool we have available, including sanctions. The Stop the Settlements Act gives any person or company looking to take Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza a choice: pursue settlements or do business with the United States. The American people have seen the reality on the ground in the West Bank and Gaza, and expect their elected officials to take action. In the coming months and in the next Congress, I will push for the conditions under which security and a lasting peace is possible.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe continued construction of Israeli settlements and staking of new outposts in the West Bank and Gaza is a violation of international law. They\u2019re also part of a deliberate, expressed strategy by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his allies to geographically isolate Palestinian communities, block the possibility of a contiguous state, and prevent the Palestinian people from being able to exercise their rights to self-determination,\u201d said Rep. Dean. \u201cSettler organizations and people who illegally push onto Palestinian land, harassing \u2014 and even killing legal residents \u2014 are actively undermining the peace process and prolonging the current violence. These settlers fund their activities in part through the sale of goods abroad, which this legislation would prohibit, while also authorizing sanctions on some of the worst offenders of international law. It is time that the United States joined our allies \u2014 such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada \u2014 in taking action to help preserve dignity and self-determination for the Palestinian people, which is essential for progress toward peace.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe continued expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories illustrates the contempt Israel\u2019s government has for international law and longstanding U.S. policy,\u201d said Rep. Beyer. \u201cBy accelerating this campaign of violence and theft, particularly in the E1 corridor bordering East Jerusalem, the Israeli government is making clear its intent to fatally undermine the viability of a future Palestinian state. The U.S. cannot and should not accept this explicit effort of illegal territorial expansion, which would make a negotiated resolution to this intractable conflict forever out of reach. This legislation puts teeth on what has been clear U.S. policy for decades and sends a strong message that we will not tolerate the illegal settlement movement any longer.\u201d\n\n\u201cSettlement expansion displaces Palestinians, violates international law, and prevents peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike,\u201d said Congressman Casar. \u201cThe Stop the Settlements Act would prohibit the construction and expansion of settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. Congress must work toward lasting peace in the region by ending the occupation and genocide.\u201d\n\n\u201cPushing Palestinians out of their homes and off their land in Gaza and the West Bank is one of the greatest obstacles to a lasting pathway to peace,\u201d said Congresswoman Jacobs. \u201cAs long as the U.S. stands idly by, we\u2019re knowingly supporting Israel\u2019s coordinated strategy to consolidate Israeli control and prevent Palestinian statehood. We have another choice: use our tools and leverage to help make peace and security for Israelis, Palestinians, and everyone in the region a reality. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to co-lead the Stop the Settlements Act, which would require the President to sanction individuals and entities that build or expand settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. This is a reasonable and necessary step to uphold international law, protect civilians, de-escalate violence, and preserve the possibility of lasting peace, security, and stability.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nSince December 2022, the Israeli government has approved over 100 new settlements in the West Bank, and Israeli settlers have established almost 200 additional outposts. In comparison, only six settlements were approved in the previous three decades. In recent years, senior Israeli officials have openly called for the re-establishment of settlements in Gaza.\n\nThese settlements, built on Palestinian land, are one of the biggest impediments to peace and to Palestinian self-determination.\n\nThe Stop the Settlements Act would address the unprecedented growth of settlements by sanctioning any foreign entity or individual that engages with activity for the establishment of new Israeli settlements or outposts in the West Bank or Gaza, including developing infrastructure, construction the settlement area known as E1, or facilitating Israeli civilians onto settlements. The bill would also put a ban on imports of settlements goods. This would mirror and complement efforts currently being taken by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain.\n\nIf enacted, the legislation would lead to essentially a defacto settlement freeze with no new settlement construction in the West Bank, while also giving the President the authority to begin going after some of the most problematic and destabilizing settlements and outposts in the West Bank.\n\nThe Stop the Settlements Act has gained support from stakeholders with the shared goal of stopping settlement expansion and ensuring Palestinian self-determination and security for Israel:\n\nJeremy Ben-Ami, President, J Street: \u201cAfter more than 50 years of Israel disregarding American and other international warnings to stop expanding settlements, it is time for action. We are grateful to Congressman Castro and the other cosponsors for sending a clear signal that Israeli efforts to prevent a Palestinian state will be met with material consequences.\u201d\n\nMargaret DeReus, Executive Director of IMEU Policy Project: \u201cThe US government has enabled Israeli settlement expansion for too long without any meaningful repercussions to the detriment of Palestinian lives, including Palestinian Americans that live in Palestine. One of the first things the Trump administration did was reverse previous sanctions, and while they continue to turn a blind eye, this bill would impose real consequences on those who support or engage in settlement expansion, in line with international law and our closest allies. This would include banning anyone from importing any goods produced in any Israeli settlement or outpost. We thank Congressman Castro for being a leader in the fight to protect basic Palestinian rights.\u201d\n\nHadar Susskind, President and CEO, New Jewish Narrative: \u201cThis bill fills a crucial void. The Trump administration has failed to take action that would stop the Israeli government from executing its reckless agenda of land grabs and annexation. Now Congress has the opportunity to step up and close that gap. This is what real American leadership looks like.\u201d\n\nThis bill is also endorsed by American Committee for Middle East Rights; A New Policy; Center for International Policy; Friends Committee on National Legislation; Refugees International; Win Without War.\n\nCo-sponsors of the bill include: Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Derek Tran (CA-45), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Sean Casten (IL-06), Emily Randall (WA-06), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Mark Takano (CA-39), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07).\n\nRead the full bill text and one-pager here and here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415879", "Washington Examiner Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Over 2 million people are alive today because of one law \u2014 and Washington wants to kill it'", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "By Rep. Chris Smith\n\nPublished September 30, 2026 at 5:00am ET\n\nFifty years ago \u2014 on Sept. 30, 1976 \u2014 Congress first enacted an amendment offered by the late, great Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois to prohibit federal Medicaid funds from being used to subsidize the killing of unborn children by abortion.\n\nDuring debate in the House, Henry said: \u201cAn innocent, defenseless human life, in a caring and humane society deserves better than to be flushed down a toilet or burned in an incinerator.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe promise of America,\u201d he said, \u201cis that life is not just for the privileged, the planned, or the perfect.\u201d\n\nAccording to Dr. Michael J. New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, approximately 2.7 million people are alive today \u2014 and each year, another 60,000 evade the irreversible consequence of abortion and survive \u2014 because of Henry Hyde\u2019s amendment.\n\nThanks to Henry Hyde, 2.7 million people \u2014 who would have otherwise been aborted \u2014 have experienced the joys and challenges of life and opportunities to thrive.\n\nBeginning in 1981, I had the honor of serving alongside Henry Hyde in the House of Representatives.\n\nHe was brilliant, compassionate, tenacious, incredibly articulate, self-effacing, a man of great wisdom and humor \u2014 a one-of-a-kind lawmaker \u2014 who, to this day, remains the greatest defender of unborn children and their mothers.\n\nHe was so good at debate, you always wanted him to be your closer.\n\nHenry believed sound moral principles and courage should inform and guide the decisions we make in government, and he addressed the 1990 class of incoming freshmen members of Congress with these words:\n\n\u201cThis may sound odd, even ironic. You are here in the flush of victory. And yet it is precisely now that I ask you to contemplate the possibility of defeat \u2014 perhaps even the necessity of defeat. \u2026 If you don\u2019t know the principle, or the policy, for which you are willing to lose your office, then you are going to do damage here.\u201d\n\nNo one wants to lose an election. However, we do great \u201cdamage\u201d when we sacrifice our core convictions on the altar of political expediency.\n\nIt\u2019s truly sad that far too many politicians \u2014 who know better \u2014 have abandoned unborn children and their mothers to the abortionists for political gain or upward advancement.\n\nThe Hyde Amendment is under relentless legislative assault. Yet polling data consistently reflect what the 2026 Marist Poll found: A significant majority of people do not support taxpayer funding for abortion.\n\nAs pro-life advocates work to replace abortion violence \u2014 the culture of death \u2014 with compassion and empathy for women and children, the Hyde Amendment continues to stand as one of the most important human rights policies of the past 50 years.\n\nHowever, the billion-dollar abortion industry continues to cleverly market the cheap sophistry of choice, while going to extraordinary lengths to downplay the suffering and pain experienced by the battered baby victims in the womb \u2014 as well as the coercion or pressure exerted on the mother to end the life of her unborn child.\n\nThe abortion pill \u2014 mifepristone \u2014 kills the baby by starving the child to death, while other methods of abortion dismember and decapitate the baby.\n\nWe now know that mifepristone is extremely dangerous to women. The Ethics and Public Policy Center conducted the largest-known study of the abortion pill ever, and is based on analysis of data from an all-payer insurance claims database.\n\nThis database includes 865,727 prescribed mifepristone abortions from 2017 to 2023, and found that 10.93% of women experience sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging, or another serious adverse event within 45 days following a mifepristone abortion.\n\nThe real-world rate of serious adverse events following mifepristone abortions is at least 22 times as high as the summary figure of \u201cless than 0.5%\u201d in clinical trials reported on the drug label.\n\nSomeday, future generations will look back and wonder how and why such a seemingly smart and enlightened society could have permitted and perpetrated the violent deaths of more than 66 million children by abortion, often with government authorization, enabling, and subsidy.\n\nHistory will note, however, the struggle of Henry Hyde and the millions of pro-life advocates who joined him in his quest to protect and defend the rights of the weakest and most vulnerable.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415880", "FEMA Region 2 Administrator Hartnett to survey Nor\u2019easter damage with Chris Smith", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Christopher H. Smith", "S000522", "chrissmith.house.gov", "chrissmith", "https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "On Friday, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) will join FEMA Region 2 Administrator Christopher Hartnett and local officials in surveying the extensive damage wrought by the severe Nor\u2019easter from September 25-28, 2026.\n\n\u201cLast week, New Jersey\u2014and especially the shore communities within our Fourth Congressional District\u2014experienced a severe Nor\u2019easter, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds, and substantial, prolonged flooding. The storm also caused significant and dangerous beach erosion, as well as thousands of power outages across the state,\u201d said Smith, who secured millions of dollars in federal grants for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.\n\nAs the Nor\u2019easter ripped through New Jersey, several communities in Ocean County were isolated from the mainland, first responders conducted hundreds of rescues from flooded homes and vehicles, and many schools in both Monmouth and Ocean County remained closed on Monday, September 28th.\n\n\u201cAs the impacted towns in my district take stock of the damage and needs to rebuild, I am committed to helping our local leaders through this tenuous process\u2014first, by surveying the damage first-hand and documenting the storm\u2019s impacts to residents\u2019 safety and quality of life,\u201d continued Smith.\n\n\u201cWhile we still do not know the full extent of the Nor\u2019easter\u2019s damage, this visit will give us a greater understanding of how the federal government can best assist our shore communities during this perilous time.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/following-sustained-push-reps-chu-sherman-sens-schiff-padilla-fema", "Following Sustained Push from Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, Padilla, FEMA Releases $6.6 Million for Wildfire Survivor Case Management", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Judy Chu", "C001080", "chu.house.gov", "chu", "https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Lawmakers had repeatedly pressed FEMA to release already-approved funding as critical recovery program faced funding cliff\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Today, following weeks of sustained pressure from Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $6.6 million in previously approved funding for the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) serving survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires.\n\nThe funding represents the second and third installments of FEMA\u2019s original DCMP award and comes on September 30, the same day the program had been facing a major funding cliff. A fourth installment of already approved funding remains pending. The DCMP helps survivors navigate critical recovery resources, including temporary housing, FEMA and SBA loans, insurance claims, and long-term rebuilding plans. Without this funding, the DCMP would have expired a year early today, September 30, 2026, leaving thousands of Californians without their case managers in the middle of their recovery, and over a hundred case managers without a job.\n\nLast week, the State of California also announced an amended agreement with case management providers allowing the program to extend until October 31st. However, additional federal funding is still needed for reimbursement and to ensure the program\u2019s approved 24-month time frame is completed.\n\nRep. Chu, who has led congressional efforts to secure federal disaster assistance, tax relief, and long-term recovery resources for Eaton Fire survivors, repeatedly pressed FEMA to release the outstanding DCMP funding, including through direct calls to the agency.\n\nSeptember 3, 2026: It is announced that DCMP would be forced to terminate on September 30, 2026, over a year early, due to lack of FEMA funding.\n\nSeptember 10, 2026: Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, and Padilla sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton demanding the agency immediately release the pre-approved DCMP funding.\n\nSeptember 24, 2026: After FEMA failed to respond to the lawmakers\u2019 first letter and separately denied California\u2019s request for supplemental DCMP funding, Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, and Padilla sent a follow-up letter again demanding FEMA release the outstanding installments to stop the DCMP from shutting down.\n\nSeptember 30, 2026: FEMA obligated $6.6 million in previously approved funding, representing the second and third installments of the original DCMP award.\n\nThroughout this period, the lawmakers also personally called FEMA officials to press for the release of the outstanding funding and prevent an interruption in services.\n\n\"I'm relieved FEMA finally released this funding at the eleventh hour. This is a real win for the thousands of wildfire survivors in Southern California who depend on these case managers to navigate the red tape standing between them and rebuilding, and it is exactly what my fellow California colleagues and I have been demanding for weeks,\u201d said Rep. Chu. \u201cFEMA approved this funding because survivors needed it, yet millions of dollars sat unreleased while critical services hung in the balance. We pushed FEMA again and again to act, and today, $6.6 million is finally moving to California. But our work is not finished. Another approximately $3.3 million installment remains outstanding, and FEMA has still not acted on California\u2019s appeal for the additional funding needed to sustain this program. I will keep pressing FEMA for every dollar our survivors need, and I will keep fighting until our families can rebuild and come home.\u201d\n\n\u201cPleased to see that FEMA is paying California the money it owes to the state for providing caseworkers for fire victims through September 30. It is now time for FEMA to approve and fund keeping this program open at least through May of next year,\u201d said Rep. Sherman. \u201cLosing one\u2019s home in a horrendous fire is extremely difficult on families. Working through the morass of governmental and insurance issues without a caseworker would be horrendous for many families.\u201d\n\n\"Californians are still rebuilding and recovering after the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. I'm glad FEMA has finally heeded to our calls to release urgently needed financial assistance through the Disaster Case Management Program,\u201d said Sen. Schiff. \u201cThese families, who have already lost so much in these fires, deserve to have the resources and aid they need to rebuild and recover stronger than before.\u201d\n\n\u201cCalifornians recovering from devastating wildfires and other natural disasters deserve meaningful support to rebuild their lives and communities,\u201d said Sen. Padilla. \u201cThat\u2019s why I fought to secure this federal funding for disaster case management services across California, including communities in Los Angeles County. But this is just one step toward recovery. The work doesn\u2019t stop here, and I\u2019ll keep fighting for the federal resources California needs to recover, rebuild, and prepare for the next disaster.\u201d\n\nLong-Term Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Still Outstanding\n\nWhile today\u2019s release of previously approved DCMP funding is an important step, it does not resolve the broader federal funding shortfall facing communities devastated by the Eaton and Palisades Fires. California has repeatedly requested long-term federal disaster recovery funding to rebuild homes, schools, small businesses, and critical infrastructure. That funding remains outstanding.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-garcia-leads-members-in-effort-to-halt-relocation-of-national-archives-facility-in-chicago", "Congressman Garc\u00eda Leads Members in Effort to Halt Relocation of National Archives Facility in Chicago", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Jes\u00fas G. \"Chuy\" Garc\u00eda", "G000586", "chuygarcia.house.gov", "chuygarcia", "https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHICAGO \u2014 Congressman Jes\u00fas \u201cChuy\u201d Garc\u00eda (IL-04) led a letter with 20 members of the U.S. House and Senate to the Archivist of the U.S. Bradford Wilson, expressing strong opposition to the announcement that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) intends to close the regional archive facility and Federal Records Center (FRC) located in the Congressman\u2019s district since the 1970s, despite the enormous significance of this facility and the records stored therein.\n\nIn the letter, the legislators urge Mr. Wilson to immediately halt the relocation, provide Congress with necessary information about the agency\u2019s plans, and reverse this decision to move the more than 140,000 cubic feet of historical records. The collection stored at this facility includes records related to Abraham Lincoln, Etta James, Fred Hampton, Chicago and Regional History, African American History, the Civil Rights Movement, Native Americans, Immigration and Naturalization, the U.S. Supreme Court, and much more.\n\n\u201cThis hasty, ill-conceived move would have profoundly harmful consequences. It could restrict access to vital records, including for federal agencies that routinely access them to carry out their mission. It would irreversibly damage staff expertise that has been built for decades around this facility and is inseparable from the collections themselves. It could even damage the records themselves, including the expansive microfilm publications stored there,\u201d state the Members in the letter.\n\n\u201cPeople from across our region and nation visit the facility for many reasons: obtaining census and naturalization records to prove citizenship status, finding information about Great Lakes vessels on which they served, examining genealogy records to identify their ancestors, studying major historical events like the 1894 Pullman Strike and Nuremberg War Crime Trials, and much more,\u201d they added. \u201cThe work of agencies, museums, scholars, teachers, and the public continues to depend on access to these records, which are vital to our history and NARA\u2019s mission.\u201d\n\nThe Organization of American Historians, Council of State Archivists, National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators, Society of American Archivists, Chicago Area Archivists, Illinois State Historical Society, and others have also expressed alarm over the closure of multiple NARA facilities and the lack of planning and consultation with local stakeholders.\n\nCongressman Garc\u00eda has been leading oversight efforts related to NARA\u2019s facility closures, including by co-leading legislation to prohibit NARA from unilaterally closing its archival facilities.\n\nCosigners of the letter include: Senators Richard Durbin (IL) and Tammy Duckworth (IL), and Representatives Shontel Brown (OH-11), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny Davis (IL-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14).\n\nA copy of the letter can be found here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-highlights-2-million-critical-buffalo-soldier-trail-improvements", "Ciscomani Highlights $2 Million for Critical Buffalo Soldier Trail Improvements", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Juan Ciscomani", "C001133", "ciscomani.house.gov", "ciscomani", "https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Sierra Vista, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani visited Buffalo Soldier Trail in Sierra Vista to highlight the $2 million in federal funding he secured for the design and reconstruction of the critical roadway.\n\n\"The $2 million for Buffalo Soldier Trail builds on the more than $10 million I was able to champion for this critical project in prior years, and this additional funding will be a game changer for the Sierra Vista region. As Arizona\u2019s sole appropriator, I know how important it is to bring federal investments back to our communities. This critical corridor serves Arizonans every day, and there is no question this project needs federal investment to get across the finish line. I knew this was an important Arizona priority, and I am proud to keep fighting to move this project forward and deliver this vital investment for Sierra Vista,\" said Representative Ciscomani.\n\nThe $2 million in federal funding preliminarily secured through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill will kickstart long-overdue pavement improvements to Buffalo Soldier Trail. As a critical connector between State Routes 90 and 92, this federally classified Minor Arterial Roadway sees nearly 20,000 vehicles daily and currently serves as the main gateway to Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca.\n\nSierra Vista Mayor Clea McCaa applauded Ciscomani's advocacy for the project.\n\n\"Representative Juan Ciscomani has been a great partner for Sierra Vista, championing tangible results for our local community with $2 million for the design and reconstruction of Buffalo Soldier Trail. Nearly 20,000 vehicles travel this roadway every day, making this investment critical to keeping our community connected to Fort Huachuca and the surrounding region. Buffalo Soldier Trail is more than a road, it is a vital gateway for the families, workers, businesses, and military personnel who make Sierra Vista home. This federal funding moves us one step forward on a project that will improve this critical roadway and strengthen the Sierra Vista region for years to come. We are grateful for Representative Ciscomani\u2019s relentless leadership in bringing federal resources back to Southern Arizona and investing in vital infrastructure that will benefit generations to come,\"said Mayor McCaa.\n\nAhead of touring the Buffalo Soldier Trail, Representative Ciscomani addressed local leaders at the Cochise County Mayor and Manager Luncheon, outlining how this investment will transform Sierra Vista and neighboring communities. This $2 million investment in the Buffalo Soldier Trail project builds on the $10.79 million already delivered for the project in previous years and is part of the $42.7 million in Community Project Funding Representative Ciscomani has preliminarily secured to bring critical investments back home to Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District.\n\nWatch Representative Ciscomani discuss the project HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-highlights-federal-support-atf-k-9-operations-southern-arizona", "Ciscomani Highlights Federal Support for ATF K-9 Operations in Southern Arizona", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Juan Ciscomani", "C001133", "ciscomani.house.gov", "ciscomani", "https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Tucson, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani got a first-hand look at the important work done by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, including a demonstration from an eager four-legged \"agent\" named Kali.\n\nAt the Tucson Police Department\u2019s Rillito Police Station, the congressman witnessed Kali\u2019s work in a live explosives detection demonstration, highlighting the vital role highly trained K-9s play in helping federal and local agencies detect explosives and narcotics and keep Southern Arizona communities safe.\n\n\"I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to see firsthand how K-9s like Kali are safeguarding Americans,\" said Representative Ciscomani. \"Yesterday\u2019s demonstration was a powerful reminder of the tools available to our law enforcement officers as they intercept explosives and drugs across the country. Witnessing the strong partnership between federal and local law enforcement and seeing what\u2019s being done at the federal level to address threats and keep Southern Arizona communities safe, was an invaluable experience.\"\n\nThe demonstration also underscored the broader mission of the ATF, a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for combating violent crime involving the illegal use of firearms, explosives, and arson. In partnership with federal, Arizona state, and local law enforcement agencies, the ATF employs crime gun intelligence, forensic analysis, and targeted investigations to identify violent offenders, disrupt firearms trafficking networks, and prevent dangerous weapons and explosives from reaching communities.\n\n\"We thank Representative Ciscomani for his continued interest in ATF's K-9 programs and for taking the time to meet and see this work firsthand. Our K-9 teams play a vital role in helping law enforcement detect and recover fired cartridge casings from shooting scenes, crime guns, and explosives materials,\" said SAC A.J. Gibes, ATF Phoenix Field Division. \"This, along with ATF\u2019s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program, helps law enforcement solve firearm related crimes and keep communities across Southern Arizona safe. We appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate these capabilities and highlight the important partnership between federal and local law enforcement.\"\n\nThis partnership is key to enhancing the security and well-being of Southern Arizona and communities nationwide. As part of his ongoing commitment to public safety, earlier this year Representative Ciscomani supported $1.3 billion in funding for the ATF through the FY27 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill which provides critical resources for the agency\u2019s operations, including K-9 training programs, personnel, and support for both federal and local law enforcement. In Congress, Representative Ciscomani continues to build bridges across the political aisle by backing efforts that strengthen public safety and support local veterans. Notably, he has been one of the most vocal supporters of H.R. 2605, the bipartisan Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act, which would expand access to service dogs for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and other service-related conditions.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-50-years-of-the-hyde-amendment/", "CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON 50 YEARS OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Yvette D. Clarke", "C001067", "clarke.house.gov", "clarke", "https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nSeptember 30, 2026\n\nMEDIA CONTACT:\n\ne: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov\n\nc: 202.913.0126\n\nBROOKLYN, N.Y. \u2014 Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday marks 50 years of harm, hardship, and uncertainty under the Hyde Amendment. Since its adoption in 1976, the Hyde Amendment has relentlessly and brutally restricted a woman\u2019s right to make her own healthcare decisions. Its vile legacy can be seen in the countless women it has affected over this painful past century, as well as in every regression in this nation that its very existence has made possible. Indeed, the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and deny millions of women their right to an abortion could only have arrived in the wake of a post-Hyde America, where women\u2019s autonomy has remained under siege, and our personal medical decisions are offered to all hands but our own.\n\n\u201cWhile there is no shortage of cruelties lurking in the laws of this nation, the Hyde Amendment is particularly sickening because its negative impacts are felt mostly by those with the least. For half a century, it has blocked low-income Americans from having access to insurance when seeking abortion coverage. For Black and brown women, as well as those belonging to rural communities who have long navigated systemic discrimination and contended with trauma and hardship in their struggle to receive care, its impact and consequences have been especially devastating.\n\n\u201cSystemic injustice does not occur spontaneously. It is born in the cruel and controlling hearts of politicians who steal our power and pretend it is their own. As Members of Congress, we have a moral responsibility to stop the Hyde Amendment before it reaches one more year and harms any more women. Now is the time we come together to put an end to this vicious chapter in our history. That starts with passing the EACH Act and ensuring that every American can access affordable abortion care, no matter what.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://cloud.house.gov/posts/release-congressman-cloud-demands-accountability-from-atf-on-firearm-registry", "RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Demands Accountability from ATF on Firearm Registry", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Michael Cloud", "C001115", "cloud.house.gov", "cloud", "https://cloud.house.gov/press", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 By law, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is prohibited from maintaining a searchable federal registry of gun owners. When a gun dealer goes out of business, their \u201cout of business records\u201d (OBR) are sent to the ATF, resulting in the ATF having possession of millions of traceable records, involving firearm make, model, and serial number.\n\nIn November of 2021, Congressman Cloud (TX-27) led a letter with 51 members of Congress to the ATF, asking how many OBRs their agency kept. The ATF responded a month later, stating they had about a billion records in their possession. In addition, the agency stated their National Tracing Center (NTC) is unable to keep track of an annual trace list that prosecutes violent criminals.\n\nIn February of 2022, a follow-up letter with 36 members was sent asking in detail about ATF\u2019s firearm records and traces. After two additional follow-ups, ATF finally responded to Congressman Cloud in July 2026, confirming their database has grown to more than 1.4 billion records.\n\nThe Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 prohibits \u201cany system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearms transactions.\u201d Despite these restrictions, Gun Owners of America (GOA) found that the database is searchable and can be filtered by make, model, and firearm type, making ATF\u2019s database an illegal backdoor to a gun registry.\n\nKey provisions of the letter include:\n\nAn independent investigation of ATF\u2019s Martinsburg, West Virginia database\n\nThe destruction of any records maintained in violation of the 1986 Act and appropriations prohibitions.\n\nA requirement that any future ATF rule on record retention complies with those same prohibitions.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/correa-56-colleagues-demand-answers-about-the-quality-of-representation-for-children-facing-deportation-alone", "CORREA, 56 COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN FACING DEPORTATION ALONE", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "J. Luis Correa", "C001110", "correa.house.gov", "correa", "https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) today led 56 colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration guarantee quality legal services and humane treatment for unaccompanied immigrant children in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General Todd Blanche.\n\nThe letter follows reports of children as young as two years old showing up in immigration courts nationwide for fast-tracked hearings, many without an attorney. This change has been part of the Trump Administration\u2019s cruel efforts to target immigrant children for removal and deny them legal immigration pathways.\n\n\u201cWe write to demand answers regarding the fairness of the legal process and the quality of representation being provided to unaccompanied children under the new legal services contracts for Our Rescue and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). Congress has shown clear intent through bipartisan passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization that children deserve representation in legal proceedings. However, we have received reports that unaccompanied children are being provided with inadequate representation and that their cases are being moved into expedited judicial proceedings meant to limit the strength of their legal defense and increase deportations. We urge you to follow the law and give children the fair day in court they deserve by ensuring legal service providers do not just collect a paycheck, but vigorously represent those they are paid taxpayer dollars to serve, and that courts give adequate consideration to each child\u2019s case,\u201d the lawmakers write.\n\n\u201cUnaccompanied immigrant children are receiving substandard legal services at a time when the Trump Administration is already trying to prevent a fair hearing of their cases. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has reportedly directed immigration judges to limit the length of continuances from months to three weeks, reducing the time children have to find an attorney and prepare for their case. In some jurisdictions, children are given only days of notice to appear in immigration court, which directly violates EOIR policy,\u201d the lawmakers continued. \u201cJudges who attempt to give more time in proceedings are reportedly at risk of being punished. While children are being given less time to prepare for proceedings, the Administration is training immigration judges to deny asylum claims, further stacking the odds against these kids, some of whom have been abused or abandoned and are survivors of violent crime.\u201d\n\n\u201cReports of inadequate representation and EOIR\u2019s efforts to prevent children from having their case fully considered are unacceptable. We urge you to end the prolonged detention of children, give them adequate time to prepare their cases, stop pressuring judges to deny claims, and conduct oversight to ensure new legal services providers effectively represent their clients in exchange for our tax dollars,\u201d the lawmakers concluded.\n\nSpecifically, the lawmakers requested answers to the following questions:\n\nHas the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or DOJ conducted oversight into the legal services that USCRI is providing for unaccompanied children? If so, has HHS or DOJ found any instances where legal representatives represented children virtually with cameras off or failed to speak during proceedings?\n\nFor each month of 2026, how many times have unaccompanied children appeared in immigration court without legal counsel?\n\nDo Our Rescue and the USCRI have sufficient lawyers on staff who are barred in all states and can make filings for all unaccompanied children to whom they will be responsible for providing legal services?\n\nIn 2026, how many times has EOIR summoned a child to immigration court without giving the 10 days of notice required for immigration court appearances?\n\nHave immigration judges been given any guidance since January 20, 2025, directing them to deny or change the way they review any type of petition, application, motion, or other filing or request for unaccompanied children? If so, please provide a record of this instruction.\n\nIs there any policy, formal or informal, requiring or encouraging the conclusion of unaccompanied children's immigration proceedings by a certain date or timeframe? If so, please provide a copy of said policy.\n\nIn 2026, have any judges within EOIR been reprimanded, warned, or faced a consequence or warning of consequences for allotting children additional time in their legal proceedings?\n\nThis letter was signed by Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Becca Balint, Nanette Barrag\u00e1n, Suzanne Bonamici, Janelle Bynum, Andr\u00e9 Carson, Greg Casar, Joaquin Castro, Judy Chu, Gilbert Cisneros, Yvette Clarke, Jim Costa, Jasmine Crockett, Jason Crow, Madeleine Dean, Diana DeGette, Mark DeSaulnier, Maxine Dexter, Veronica Escobar, Lizzie Fletcher, Maxwell Frost, Robert Garcia, Sylvia Garcia, Daniel Goldman, Adelita Grijalva, Steven Horsford, Jonathan Jackson, Henry Johnson, Raja Krishnamoorthi, George Latimer, Zoe Lofgren, Stephen Lynch, Jennifer McClellan, Gwen Moore, Jerrold Nadler, Joe Neguse, Eleanor Norton, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brittany Pettersen, Mark Pocan, Mike Quigley, Delia Ramirez, Emily Randall, Luz Rivas, Andrea Salinas, Mary Gay Scanlon, Janice Schakowsky, Lateefah Simon, Melanie Stansbury, Greg Stanton, Mark Takano, Rashida Tlaib, Norma Torres, Juan Vargas, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Frederica Wilson.\n\nView the full text of the letter here.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-joins-three-congressional-caucuses-focused-campus-antisemitism-us-japan", "Costa Joins Three Congressional Caucuses Focused on Campus Antisemitism, U.S.-Japan Ties, and Transatlantic Partnership", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jim Costa", "C001059", "costa.house.gov", "costa", "https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced he has joined three congressional caucuses: the Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus, as a founding member; the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus; and the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus.\n\nThe bipartisan Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus coordinates congressional oversight of how colleges and universities respond to antisemitism, pushes institutions to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff, and champions efforts to identify and implement effective solutions.\n\n\u201cSince Hamas\u2019 October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, too many Jewish students have been harassed, threatened, or made to feel unwelcome on their own campuses,\u201d said Rep. Costa. \u201cEvery student deserves to learn in a safe environment, free from hate. As a founding member of this caucus, I will work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to hold institutions accountable for enforcing their own policies and to make sure our colleges protect all of their students.\u201d\n\nThe U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus fosters bilateral collaboration between the United States and Japan on trade, investment, regional stability, military cooperation, energy, technology, and the environment.\n\n\u201cJapan is one of America\u2019s closest allies and one of California\u2019s most important trading partners, buying more than $11 billion in California goods last year, including food grown in the Valley,\u201d said Rep. Costa. \u201cCalifornia is also home to the largest Japanese American community in the nation. Strengthening this partnership means more opportunities for our farmers and businesses, and a more stable Indo-Pacific.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus works to deepen the cultural, social, economic, and political ties between the United States and Denmark.\n\n\u201cDenmark is a steadfast NATO ally and a valued partner on everything from agriculture to defense,\u201d said Rep. Costa. \u201cAt a time when our transatlantic alliances are being threatened by President Trump, we must reaffirm our commitment to those partnerships with Denmark and Greenland with respect for their sovereignty.\u201d\n\nRep. Costa serves as Ranking Member of the Transatlantic Legislators\u2019 Dialogue and is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://crane.house.gov/2026/09/30/rep-cranes-north-rim-restoration-act-unanimously-clears-senate-committee/", "Rep. Crane\u2019s North Rim Restoration Act Unanimously Clears Senate Committee", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Elijah Crane", "C001132", "crane.house.gov", "crane", "https://crane.house.gov/media/", "scraper", "This morning, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 by unanimous consent. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), now awaits consideration by the full Senate before it can be signed into law.\n\nFollowing the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Rep. Crane introduced H.R. 5729 on October 10, 2025, to accelerate recovery efforts. After the bill received a hearing and markup, the House unanimously passed the measure on March 16, 2026. If enacted, the legislation would grant the National Park Service emergency contracting authority to cut through red tape and avoid unnecessary delays across all fire-related work. Eligible activities include forest management, rebuilding, and infrastructure improvements.\n\nRep. Crane drafted the bill in coordination with park staff, small business owners, concessioners, and local elected officials. He has stayed in close contact with leaders on the ground and recently hosted Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the North Rim. With today\u2019s progress in the Senate, Rep. Crane continues to push for the bill\u2019s final passage.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7430", "Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring 27th Anniversary of Landmark Court Decision Supporting Americans with Disabilities", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Dingell", "D000624", "debbiedingell.house.gov", "debbiedingell", "https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), and Tom Kean (R-NJ-07), introduced a bipartisan resolution marking the 27th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v. L.C., which recognized the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and to reaffirm the right of people with disabilities to live in their homes and communities.\n\n\"It is essential that people with disabilities continue to have the right to live, work, and thrive in their own communities with dignity.\" said Congresswoman Dingell. \"This bipartisan resolution reaffirms that we will not allow hard won progress to be rolled back, and that we will continue to protect and support the rights enshrined by the Olmstead decision for every person whose lives it has changed for the better.\"\n\n\"Although the Olmstead decision was issued more than twenty\u2011five years ago, its significance remains just as strong today. I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution, reaffirming our commitment to ending discrimination based on disability,\" said Congressman Kean.\n\n\"For 27 years, the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. has informed the advancement of policies to empower individuals with disabilities to live and work independently in our communities,\" said Congresswoman Scanlon. \"Recent attempts to undermine the Olmstead integration mandate and roll back those policies raises new opportunities for discrimination against our friends and neighbors with disabilities, and harms the larger community. I\u2019m proud to join my House colleagues in recognizing Olmstead\u2019s anniversary and recommitting ourselves to protecting community integration for the good of all.\"\n\n\"Olmstead affirmed a fundamental principle: every American deserves the freedom and opportunity to build a full life in the community they call home. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, that principle has always been at the heart of my work to break down barriers, strengthen independence, and ensure all Americans with disabilities have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Twenty-seven years later, our responsibility is not simply to recognize the progress Olmstead made possible, but to protect it, build upon it, and ensure that progress is never reversed,\" said Congressman Fitzpatrick.\n\n\"The Supreme Court made clear in Olmstead v. L.C. that Americans with disabilities have the right to live in the most integrated setting possible, rather than being unnecessarily institutionalized. That is why earlier this year I wrote to the DOJ urging it to uphold this longstanding precedent and enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. I am proud to co-lead this legislation commemorating the 27th anniversary of this landmark decision and reaffirming the importance of ensuring individuals with disabilities can continue to live where they choose, alongside their friends, family, and the communities where they grew up,\" said Congressman Lawler.\n\nThe resolution is endorsed by the Caring Across Generations, United Spinal, ANCOR, Autism Self Advocacy Network, National Council on Independent Living, American Association of People with Disabilities, and the National Disability Rights Network.\n\nThis resolution follows an August 2026 effort led by Congresswomen Dingell and Scanlon condemning a Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion that was issued in June 2026 regarding Olmstead v. L.C. While the legal opinion does not overturn the decision, it threatens enforcement of the rights afforded by the Court\u2019s decision under a hostile DOJ that has failed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.\n\nA copy of the resolution can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-downing-honors-denton-educator-ty-neal-september-montana-innovator", "Congressman Downing Honors Denton Educator Ty Neal as September \u201cMontana Innovator\u201d", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized Ty Neal as a \"Montana Innovator\" for the month of September. Conducted in partnership with the Montana 250th Commission, the initiative highlights outstanding Montanans ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Each month features a different theme, with September recognizing achievements in education and academia.\n\nRead the full recognition below:\n\n\"This month, I am proud to recognize Ty Neal, an agricultural mechanics teacher at Denton Public Schools who is preparing Montana students for careers in the skilled trades.\n\nTy was recently named a winner of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, a national honor that reflects the time, skill, and dedication he brings to his classroom and shop.\n\nTy gives his students the opportunity to build real, hands-on skills they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. The skilled trades are essential to Montana. They keep our equipment running and help keep our communities strong.\n\nEvery student who leaves Ty's classroom with practical experience and confidence is a reflection of his work. He is not simply teaching students how to use tools. He is helping give them a pathway to a good-paying job and a future here in Montana.\n\nThis award will also bring new resources to Denton's skilled trades program, creating even more opportunities for students in the years ahead.\n\nMontana needs teachers like Ty Neal, and Denton Public Schools is fortunate to have him. It is my honor to recognize Ty as a Montana Innovator who represents the very best of education in our state.\"", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downings-bipartisan-bill-expand-capital-access-rural-job-creators-passes", "DOWNING\u2019S BIPARTISAN BILL TO EXPAND CAPITAL ACCESS FOR RURAL JOB CREATORS PASSES SENATE, HEADS TO PRESIDENT\u2019S DESK", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 1190, Congressman Troy Downing\u2019s bipartisan Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act. The legislation would help rural small businesses overcome barriers to accessing capital.\n\nThe bill updates the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by requiring the SEC\u2019s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to report annually on the unique challenges rural businesses face when seeking investment. These reports will give Congress better information as it considers ways to improve access to capital for rural job creators.\n\n\u201cRural small businesses are essential to communities across Montana, but too many still face unnecessary barriers when trying to access capital,\u201d said Congressman Downing. \u201cI\u2019m proud of our legislation, which will help make sure rural businesses are no longer overlooked when Congress considers how to expand access to capital and support job creation.\u201d\n\n\"Rural small businesses shouldn\u2019t have to work twice as hard just because of their ZIP code,\u201d said Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), the bill\u2019s co-lead. \u201cThe Senate passing this bill gets us one step closer to changing that. Rural entrepreneurs have the ideas and the hustle. They deserve a fair shot to grow them into something bigger.\"\n\nSenator John Kennedy (R-LA.) led the U.S. Senate companion bill to passage.\n\n\u201cRural small businesses are the backbone of many communities across America, but too many face challenges accessing capital. I\u2019m glad the Senate passed our bill to make sure Congress understands those challenges and help rural job creators grow their businesses, create jobs and serve their communities,\u201d said Senator Kennedy.\n\nRead the bill HERE.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe SEC\u2019s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation is required to identify problems that small businesses face when securing access to capital and submit an annual report to Congress.\n\nCurrently, the Office\u2019s list of applicable entities are minority-owned, women-owned, and disaster-stricken small businesses.\n\nThis legislation would require the SEC\u2019s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to add rural small businesses to its list of applicable entities.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/30/finstad-state-legislators-county-city-leaders-release-joint-statement-regarding-new-richland-flood-prevention-infrastructure-improvements/", "Finstad, State Legislators, County, City Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding New Richland Flood Prevention Infrastructure Improvements", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "NEW ULM, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Minnesota State Senator Gene Dornink, Minnesota State Representatives Peggy Bennett and Tom Sexton, Waseca County Commissioner Doug Christopherson, and New Richland Mayor Janda Ferguson released the following statement regarding recent flooding in New Richland and ongoing prevention efforts:\n\n\u201cOver the past several years, the New Richland community has experienced repeated and significant flooding, with some of the most severe impacts occurring earlier this month. As public officials representing the New Richland community and its surrounding areas, we are committed to supporting immediate recovery efforts while working together at every level of government to secure the resources needed for long-term infrastructure improvements that will better protect the community from future flooding.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-evans-celebrates-passage-bipartisan-firewepa-act-through-senate", "Rep. Evans\u2019 Celebrates the Passage of the Bipartisan FIRE/WEPA Act through the Senate", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Gabe Evans", "E000300", "gabeevans.house.gov", "gabeevans", "https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014Today, Congressman Gabe Evans celebrated the passage of his bipartisan companion legislation in the U.S. Senate that builds on the commonsense reforms included in the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this year with bipartisan support.\n\nLed by Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) incorporates key provisions championed by Congressman Evans to make it easier for states to use prescribed fires to prevent catastrophic wildfires while ensuring communities are not unfairly penalized under the Clean Air Act for proactive wildfire mitigation efforts. The Senate legislation also provides greater regulatory certainty for states, protects ecosystems and wildlife habitat, and helps communities better prepare for future wildfire seasons.\n\n\u201cI welcome the unanimous passage of the Senate compromise on FIRE/WEPA. This legislation builds on my bipartisan solution to codify prescribed fires in the exceptional events process to prevent wildfires, creating regulatory certainty for communities, protecting jobs and the economy, and allowing states to take proactive steps to improve their air quality instead of being punished for emissions beyond their control. Meaningful permitting reform that continues to protect Americans health and safety while making commonsense improvements remains one of my top priorities. I look forward to this package returning to the House for final approval before being sent to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d \u2014 Congressman Gabe Evans\n\nBackground\n\nIn April, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Evans' bipartisan FIRE Act, legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act by ensuring states are not penalized for emissions caused by wildfires and prescribed burns while encouraging proactive forest management and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens.\n\nThe Senate companion bill builds on those same principles by making it easier for states and communities to use prescribed fire to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk, providing certainty that states will not be penalized for taking action to prevent wildfires, promoting the efficient use of state air quality resources, and making forests and communities safer, healthier, and cleaner.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/senate-democrats-block-congressman-gabe-evans-bipartisan-ratepayer-protection", "Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans\u2019 Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Gabe Evans", "E000300", "gabeevans.house.gov", "gabeevans", "https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Senate Democrats blocked Congressman Gabe Evans\u2019 bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act from advancing \u2014for the second time in two weeks\u2014despite the legislation previously passing the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously with an overwhelming 417\u20133 vote.\n\nThe legislation received 57 votes in the Senate (53 Republicans and 4 Democrats) but failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to advance. Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper both voted against advancing the legislation\u2014despite every Republican and Democrat member of Colorado's House delegation supporting it\u2014once again proving their prioritization of politics over protecting Colorado families. Coloradans have spoken and their Senators have ignored them.\n\n\u201cRather than joining the House in putting Americans first, Senate Democrats choose to prioritize political games over a commonsense solution that protects ratepayers across the country. My legislation earned 417 votes in the House, because we understand protecting hardworking families from costs they didn\u2019t create shouldn't be controversial. The House proved that this wasn\u2019t a partisan issue. Senate Democrats decided to make it one.\u201d \u2014 Congressman Gabe Evans\n\nEvans\u2019 Ratepayer Protection Act is designed to protect American families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses from being stuck with the costs of new energy infrastructure needed to serve large-load data centers.\n\nUnder the legislation, regulators in states without comparable protections, including Colorado, would be required to hold a public hearing on a strong federal standard which requires large-load data centers pay the full incremental costs of the new power generation, transmission, distribution, and other electric infrastructure necessary to serve them. The legislation also preserves states\u2019 authority to determine how to best implement such a standard for their electric grids and communities.\n\nThe Senate vote follows an earlier attempt to advance the legislation after its House passage. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), who is leading the legislation in the Senate, previously sought unanimous consent to move the Ratepayer Protection Act forward, but Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) objected.\n\nThe legislation previously passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously, 52\u20130, before passing the full House 417\u20133.\n\nThe Ratepayer Protection Act would require regulators to consider policies alongside community members that:\n\nEnsure qualifying large-load customers are responsible for the full incremental costs of generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades necessary to serve their electricity demand.\n\nRequire financial assurances so families and businesses are not left paying for infrastructure built for a large-load data centers that later scales back operations or leaves.\n\nGive states flexibility to determine how those protections should be implemented based on their individual grids, industries, and energy needs.\n\nThe legislation applies to non-residential customers with an aggregate peak electric demand of 100 megawatts or more at a single site or campus.\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Evans introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act alongside Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) in June.\n\nThe legislation builds on the principle that America can continue developing the infrastructure necessary to lead the world in artificial intelligence without forcing families and small businesses to pay costs created by large-load customers.\n\nThe bill would establish a federal standard for states to consider while preserving state authority over retail electricity rates. States that have already implemented a comparable standard, considered one through a regulatory proceeding, or voted on one through their legislature would not be required to repeat that process.\n\nThe Ratepayer Protection Act builds on the principles of President Trump\u2019s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which calls for protecting American consumers from increased costs associated with data center development.\n\nCongressman Evans will continue working with Senator Husted and colleagues in both chambers to advance protections for American ratepayers.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-gillen-langworthy-schrier-introduce-bipartisan-bill-expand-rare-disease", "Reps. Gillen, Langworthy, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Rare Disease Screenings for Newborns", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Laura Gillen", "G000602", "gillen.house.gov", "gillen", "https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "GARDEN CITY, NY \u2014 Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), alongside her colleagues Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-8), introduced the bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act to provide states with federal funding and resources to conduct newborn screenings for rare health conditions on the national Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). These screenings identify newborns at risk of serious and treatable rare health conditions to prevent irreversible brain damage, lifelong disability or even death.\n\n\u201cNewborn screenings give families a critical opportunity to detect rare and deadly conditions in the first days of a child\u2019s life,\u201d said Rep. Gillen. \u201cCatching rare illnesses and treating them early can be lifesaving and prevent costly, lifelong disabilities. I\u2019m proud to partner with my colleagues on this bipartisan bill to ensure every state has the funding to provide proven, effective newborn screenings and give every child a fighting chance.\u201d\n\n\u201cOne of our most sacred duties as a society is to protect our newborn babies. We already have the technological advancements to detect serious conditions\u2014now we must do everything in our power to ensure that every single newborn has access to them,\u201d said Rep. Langworthy.\u201cAdding a condition to the federal recommended panel is a good first step, but we need to make sure that states have the resources to put the screenings into practice. This bill will literally save lives and help get these precious babies into treatment before it\u2019s too late. We have to get this done.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a pediatrician, I\u2019ve taken care of patients whose conditions were discovered early on their newborn screen,\u201d said Rep. Schrier. \u201cBecause we had the resources to screen for these diseases, we were able to help babies right away and save lives. However, states often lack the resources to screen for each condition listed on the recommended panel, which puts our children at risk. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure that newborns in Washington state and across the country are screened for all of these treatable conditions at birth.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, a national list of rare conditions that experts advise states to include in newborn screening. It includes 40 core conditions with proven, effective screening and treatment options and 26 secondary conditions that may be identified through core screening or follow-up testing. Conditions are added to the RUSP upon rigorous, evidence-based evaluation and confirmation of an effective treatment option.\n\nThe Surge to Save Newborns Act would:\n\nProvide dedicated funding to states: establish a federal grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to help states implement newborn screening for conditions included on the RUSP.\n\nTarget funding directly to state implementation: allow a state's chief health executive, their designee or a state governmental agency to apply for funding and explain how the grants would be used to implement recommended screenings.\n\nTrack state-level progress: require annual reports to Congress from FY2027 through FY2031 identifying which recommended conditions each state screens for, which have not yet been implemented, the effectiveness of the grants and recommendations for legislative or administrative action.\n\nInvest in newborn screening infrastructure: provide $35 million annually from FY2027 through FY2031, with funds remaining available until expended.\n\nThe legislation is supported by a broad coalition of rare-disease patient advocacy organizations, family foundations and children\u2019s health organizations including the Children\u2019s Hospital Association, ALD Alliance, ALD Connect, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Advocacy Association, Association for Creatine Deficiencies, Believing for Bryleigh Foundation, Conner's Crusade, CTX Alliance, Cure ALD, HCU Network America, Hunter\u2019s Hope Foundation, Judson's Legacy, Katelynn\u2019s Butterfly Kisses, Krabbe Connect, Little Hercules Foundation, MLD Foundation, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, Project Alive, the RARE Foundation, Remember The Girls, The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders, United Leukodystrophy Foundation, United MSD Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).\n\nIn Congress, Rep. Gillen has been a strong advocate for children\u2019s health. In 2025, she co-led a letter with a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and National Cancer Institute Deputy Director Douglas Lowy, urging their agencies to reconsider proposed federal funding cuts to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/4702", "Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visits Seafood Processor and Hosts Military Service Academy Info Night", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "WA", "Marie Gluesenkamp Perez", "G000600", "gluesenkampperez.house.gov", "gluesenkampperez", "https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press", "scraper", "SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON \u2014 Earlier this month, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez spent the day in Cowlitz and Clark Counties where she continued working on issues directly affecting Southwest Washington. That afternoon she travelled up to Cowlitz County where she visited a seafood processing center that packages and ships locally-caught seafood across the country. Later that evening, the Congresswoman hosted an information night in Clark County for students interested in military service academies.\n\nFor her first stop of the day, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez toured Pacific Seafood\u2019s Woodland facility and discussed what it takes to distribute locally caught seafood across the country. The processing and distribution center is a critical hub for shipping west coast seafood. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez also used the time to sit down with employees to discuss the importance of having a predictable permitting environment, supporting working waterfronts, and having strong regional supply chains.\n\n\u201cWorking waterfronts are kitchen table issues for us in Southwest Washington. Nobody wants a waterfront with only yachts and tents, but if we don\u2019t stand up for the people who make their living on the water that\u2019s what we\u2019ll get.\u201d Said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, \u201cThe generational skill it takes to keep our working waterfronts up and running\u2013and feeding us\u2013is incredible. I\u2019m committed to continuing to support our fishermen in Congress.\u201d\n\nTo hear a recap on the visit directly from the Congresswoman click HERE.\n\nRep. Gluesenkamp Perez at Pacific Seafood\n\nSouthwest Washington is home to some of the most fish-dependent communities in the country. Earlier this year she worked in the appropriations committee to include a provision to prioritize local and regional seafood in the National School Lunch Program. She is also a co-sponsor of the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, a bill to establish cooperative agreements connecting local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations \u2013 including for purchases of locally processed food like seafood.\n\nLater that evening, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez headed down to Clark County where she hosted an information night for students interested in attending our nation\u2019s military service academies. Every year the Congresswoman nominates a group of incredible students from Southwest Washington as they begin their careers in public service.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly encouraging to see so many students come out to learn about how they can build a career in public service. Offering students the options to have diverse career paths and paths that let them give back to their communities, \u201d said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. \u201cEvery year I\u2019m so proud to see the young men and women from across Southwest Washington who take this step to serve their country and our community.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-wins-fight-to-put-liberty-utilities-service-denials-under-review-by-nh-public-utilities-commission/", "Goodlander Wins Fight to Put Liberty Utilities\u2019 Service Denials Under Review by NH Public Utilities Commission", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Maggie Goodlander", "G000604", "goodlander.house.gov", "goodlander", "https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "Goodlander is among the first Members of Congress in America to take the fight to lower utility costs before a public utilities commission. Goodlander secured full party status in this rate case \u2014 and helped persuade the NH PUC to take on the investor-owned utility\u2019s service denials that sparked her involvement.\n\nConcord, N.H. \u2014 The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a written orderthis week granting a petition filed by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander to intervene in Liberty Utilities\u2019 rate case after Goodlander petitioned the PUC to intervene in this case last month. Following Goodlander\u2019s advocacy, the PUC also agreed to take up Liberty\u2019s decision to deny service to towns across the Lakes Region \u2013 identifying Liberty\u2019s \u201cmoratorium\u201d on new natural gas service in the Lakes Region as an issue that belongs in this PUC proceeding.\n\nIt started with an abrupt decision by Liberty earlier this year to deny service to Lakes Region ratepayers, imposing significant delays on housing construction. In April, Goodlander convened local officials and affected stakeholders in Franklin and in June sent an oversight letter demanding answers from Liberty executives. Liberty has confirmed a permanent fix would require replacing the aging, 22-mile \u201cHigh Line\u201d pipeline serving the Lakes Region, a project Goodlander has spent months investigating. The utility committed to an interim solution with portable liquefied natural gas and Goodlander has continued pressing for a permanent solution and accountability.\n\nLiberty then asked the PUC to raise its annual operating revenues by more than $35.8 million; for a typical residential heating customer, that would mean a 16.54 percent increase \u2014 nearly $26 more every month \u2014 and a non-heating customer\u2019s bill would rise more than $12, a 20.52 percent increase \u2014 according to Liberty\u2019s own customer notice. On August 31, Goodlander petitioned the NH PUC to intervene. She made the case that the Commission should take up the service denials \u2014 and the Commission agreed.\n\nThe NH PUC granted Goodlander\u2019s petition to intervene from the bench and its written order explains that her participation is in the interest of justice and will help develop the record on important issues, finding that her background, knowledge, and interests will help build the record the Commission relies on. The Commission\u2019s initial notice of issues did not list the moratorium. After Goodlander and others raised it and made the case, the Commission will now decide whether Liberty\u2019s moratorium is legal and consistent with its tariffs, whether the underlying capacity problems can be resolved fairly for all ratepayers, and whether Liberty\u2019s proposed temporary solution is legal and appropriate.\n\nAs a full party, Goodlander is able to file testimony, press Liberty in discovery, and question its witnesses at hearings on behalf of constituents who are Liberty ratepayers, through final hearings scheduled for June and July 2027.\n\nIt is a rare step. Goodlander is among the first Members of Congress in America to advocate for her constituents directly before a public utilities commission \u2014 bringing a federal lawmaker\u2019s voice, and the experience of a former Justice Department antitrust lawyer who took on monopolies, into the forum where the utility costs Granite Staters are asked to pay are decided. New Hampshire\u2019s Consumer Advocate Don Kreis has said he had never seen it before. He called it \u201cpleasantly audacious.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo utility should get to jack up rates while leaving New Hampshire families and small businesses wondering if they\u2019ll even have service,\u201d said Congresswoman Goodlander. \u201cWhen Liberty Utilities told people across our Lakes Region it would not serve them, I made the case that our Public Utilities Commission had to take a hard look at that, and I\u2019m very encouraged that the Commission agreed. Granite Staters deserve answers, affordable bills, and reliable service, and I will use every tool I have to get them. When the people I represent are told \u2018no,\u2019 I will never watch from the sidelines.\u201d\n\nADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:\n\nGoodlander has made lower energy costs and investor-owned utility accountability a focus of her work in Congress:\n\nGoodlander urged the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission to reconsiderEversource\u2019s approved 43.4 percent rate increase and helped introduce the Lowering Utility Bills Act to rein in excessive profits at investor-owned utilities.\n\nShe introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to accelerate hydropower production and lower energy costs, launched a bipartisan Hydropower Caucus to do the same, and joined efforts to protect ratepayers from potentially costly utility transactions.\n\nBefore taking office, Goodlander served as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Justice Department\u2019s Antitrust Division, where she took on corporate monopolies driving up costs for families and small businesses.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/no-utility-giant-should-get-a-blank-check-goodlander-fights-mega-merger-that-would-hand-one-company-all-of-new-englands-nuclear-power-including-seabrook/", "\u201cNo Utility Giant Should Get a Blank Check\u201d: Goodlander Fights Mega-Merger That Would Hand One Company All of New England\u2019s Nuclear Power, Including Seabrook", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Maggie Goodlander", "G000604", "goodlander.house.gov", "goodlander", "https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "As Granite Staters face a more than 16% jump in electricity rates, Goodlander and 11 colleagues urge FERC to reject the $66.8 billion NextEra-Dominion deal unless the companies prove it won\u2019t raise costs\n\nConcord, N.H. \u2014 Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a former top antitrust official at the Justice Department, and a coalition of 11 of her congressional colleagues pressed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this week to block the NextEra-Dominion merger unless the companies can prove it won\u2019t drive up costs for families. The deal would create the world\u2019s largest regulated electric utility and hand a single corporation control of Seabrook Station and New England\u2019s only other nuclear power plant.\n\nFor New Hampshire, the stakes could not be higher. The merger would put Seabrook and Connecticut\u2019s Millstone plant under common ownership, giving one company control over roughly a quarter of New England\u2019s electricity. In the lawmakers\u2019 words, that would mean \u201cconsiderable negotiating leverage over states and the ability to demand abusive terms at the expense of households.\u201d And because neither company is a regulated utility in New Hampshire, the state\u2019s Public Utilities Commission gets no say. FERC is the only regulator standing between Granite State families and a nuclear monopoly.\n\nMeanwhile, the $2.25 billion in bill credits NextEra is offering to win approval would go only to Dominion customers in Virginia and the Carolinas. Not one dollar would go to New Hampshire, which would shoulder the risk and get none of the reward.\n\nGranite Staters can\u2019t afford it. Residential electricity rates in New Hampshire jumped more than 16% over the past year, according to the Energy Information Administration\u2019s July data.\n\nGoodlander\u2019s advocacy comes as governors from five New England states have sounded the alarm and called for \u201cthe highest level of scrutiny\u201d of the deal.\n\n\u201cGranite Staters are already getting crushed by the cost of energy, and no utility giant should get a blank check to get even bigger on their backs,\u201d said Congresswoman Goodlander. \u201cThis deal would put Seabrook and every other nuclear plant in New England under one corporate roof, and New Hampshire wouldn\u2019t get a single vote on it. That\u2019s too much power in too few hands. Federal regulators must look under every rock, test every promise, and block this deal if it would do what so many corporate mergers have done before: stick families with higher bills. I spent years taking on corporate monopolies at the Justice Department. I know a bad deal when I see one, and I will keep fighting to put New Hampshire ratepayers ahead of utility profits.\u201d\n\nThe $66.8 billion deal would be the fourth-largest merger of all time, creating a company worth $420 billion. \u201cOur fundamental concern is that this new entity will be both a gigantic power generator and a gigantic power-providing utility,\u201d the lawmakers wrote. They warn that combining two major regulated utility businesses with extensive electricity-generation assets could allow the merged company to favor affiliates, shift costs to captive ratepayers, weaken competition in power markets, and discourage transmission investments that would bring lower-cost power into New England and other regions.\n\nUnder Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, FERC may approve the transaction only if it is consistent with the public interest and does not pose a risk of harmful cross-subsidization. The letter calls on the Commission to evaluate the merger\u2019s effects on competition, rates, regulation, transmission development, and regulated utility assets across all affected regions, including ISO New England. The lawmakers urge FERC to deny the application unless NextEra and Dominion demonstrate that the deal will have no adverse effect \u2013 now or in the future \u2013 on competition, rates, or regulation, and to remain skeptical of alleged mitigating conditions that have historically failed to protect consumers in past acquisitions. \u201cIf the present record is insufficient to make those findings,\u201d they wrote, \u201cthe Commission should deny the application.\u201d\n\nNextEra has already shown New Hampshire how far it will go to protect its profits, and it did so from Seabrook. In their joint statement, the five New England states pointed to NextEra\u2019s \u201chistory of using its already considerable resources to obstruct new transmission infrastructure projects that New England needs.\u201d The New England Clean Energy Connect transmission project was designed to deliver low-cost Quebec hydropower to ISO New England, and NextEra\u2019s Seabrook nuclear plant and oil-fired generation stood to lose significant revenue as a result. NextEra subsequently spent more than $20 million in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to block the project, in order to deny a competing low-cost resource access to the market. When the company delayed upgrades at Seabrook needed to connect the line, FERC ordered it to act, and a federal appeals court upheld that order in 2024.\n\n\u201cThis isn\u2019t a merger. It\u2019s NextEra buying control of a state-granted monopoly and paying a multibillion-dollar premium for the privilege, and ratepayers shouldn\u2019t be stuck with that bill,\u201d said Marissa P. Gillett, Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project and former Chair of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. \u201cNextEra has promised customer protections to win approval before, in Hawaii and Texas, and regulators rejected both deals. The law puts the burden on the companies to prove this deal won\u2019t raise rates or weaken competition. Bill credits and paper commitments don\u2019t meet that burden. Congresswoman Goodlander and her colleagues are right to hold FERC to that standard.\u201d\n\nA copy of the letter is available HERE.\n\nADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:\n\nGoodlander has made lowering energy and utility costs a central part of her work in Congress:\n\nTaking on utility rate hikes and monopoly power: Goodlander filed a petition to intervene in Liberty Utilities\u2019 pending rate case, called on the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission to reconsider Eversource\u2019s 43.4 percent rate increase, and helped introduce the Lowering Utility Bills Act to rein in excessive profits by investor-owned utilities.\n\nExpanding affordable, reliable power: Goodlander introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to accelerate hydropower production and lower energy costs and has championed bipartisan legislation to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric facilities, strengthen grid reliability, and lower costs.\n\nDemanding utility accountability: Goodlander pressed Liberty Utilities for answers after the company refused new gas connections in the Lakes Region and has urged FERC to crack down on utilities\u2019 attempts to overcharge customers.\n\nBringing antitrust experience to Congress: Before Congress, Goodlander served as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Justice Department\u2019s Antitrust Division, where she took on corporate monopolies driving up costs for families and small businesses.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-joins-north-jerseys-korean-american-community-at-the-25th-annual-korean-harvest-festival-of-new-jersey", "PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins North Jersey\u2019s Korean-American Community at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Josh Gottheimer", "G000583", "gottheimer.house.gov", "gottheimer", "https://gottheimer.house.gov/press", "scraper", "Below: Gottheimer at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey to celebrate Chuseok.\n\nRIDGEFIELD, NJ \u2014 U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey. The festival brings together New Jersey\u2019s diverse communities to enjoy and experience Korean culture. This year\u2019s festival featured Korean dishes, music, art, games, and more to celebrate Chuseok, a South Korean holiday celebrating the full moon and harvest.\n\n\u201cThe Korean American community is a critical part of North Jersey \u2014 they work every day to make the Fifth District an even better place to live, raise our families, and do business. I\u2019m proud to be able to help celebrate Chuseok and remember that our greatest strength is diversity in the United States,\u201d said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).\n\nGottheimer has worked with Korean American community and business leaders from North Jersey to support small businesses, lower taxes, keep communities safe, help make life more affordable, and combat hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.\n\nGottheimer was joined by Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, NJ Assemblywoman Ellen Park, NJ Assemblyman Robert Auth, Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mark Park, Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim, Palisades Park Councilman Christopher Kwak, Palisades Park Councilman Charlie Shin, Palisades Park Councilman Frank Donohue, the Korean American Association of NJ, The Ko-American Harvest Festival Committee, Korean Produce Association of NY, The Korean NY Daily.\n\nBelow: Gottheimer at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey celebrating Chuseok.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-calls-on-the-u-s-doj-and-nj-attorney-general-to-investigate-lindens-targeting-of-jewish-community", "RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on the U.S. DOJ and\u00a0NJ Attorney General\u00a0to Investigate Linden\u2019s Targeting of Jewish Community", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Josh Gottheimer", "G000583", "gottheimer.house.gov", "gottheimer", "https://gottheimer.house.gov/press", "scraper", "LINDEN, NJ \u2014 Today, Wednesday, September 30, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced he is working with the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to address serious concerns about the seven-year pattern of discriminatory zoning changes and selective enforcement by the City of Linden against its Jewish community. Gottheimer has now sent a letter to both U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and New Jersey Attorney General Davenport, asking them to work together on a review.\n\n\u201cReligious freedom is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and any attempt to exclude or harass a certain population based on prejudice, particularly by public officials, is deeply upsetting and disturbing,\u201d wrote Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).\u201dFor more than 35 years prior to the arrival of the Jewish community in Linden, there were no significant changes to the City\u2019s zoning regulations. However, in the seven years since the Jewish community began to settle there, the City has enacted four major zoning changes. Each of these changes directly impacts the Jewish community\u2019s religious life and unique family needs\u2026 I encourage the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to investigate these claims and, if necessary, take legal action to remediate these alarming actions by the City of Linden.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found here.\n\nGottheimer\u2019s September 2026 letter asks the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to look into a seven-year pattern of zoning changes and selective enforcement by the City of Linden (Union County) aimed at its Jewish community. It builds on his May 2025 letter to the Department of Justice. The letter outlines:\n\nHouses of worship: Months after approving a synagogue in May 2017, the City raised the minimum lot size for houses of worship from 25,000 to 75,000 square feet. It then made combining lots effectively impossible.\n\nResidential zoning: Between 2023 and 2025, the City proposed counting basements, attics, and garages toward floor area, requiring garages (which would cut living space by about 29 percent), and barring basement kitchens and bathrooms. After community pushback, the City dropped the basement-counting provision.\n\nThe October 7 sweep: On October 7, 2025, which fell during Sukkot and on the anniversary of the Hamas terror attack, City officials issued more than 34 violations. They allegedly went only to addresses listed in a Yiddish community circular.\n\nServices and infrastructure: In 2025, Mayor Derek Armstead personally blocked dumpsters requested ahead of Passover. School buses carrying Jewish children were ticketed and stopped. The permit for Corner Bite, a kosher pizzeria, was revoked retroactively.\n\nLegal basis: The concerns raise issues under the First and Fourteenth Amendments; Article I, Section 3 of the New Jersey Constitution; the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA); the Fair Housing Act; the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination; and the Open Public Meetings Act. On the last point, the City scheduled meetings during Passover week and turned away Jewish residents on April 18, 2025.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases/gray-issues-statement-federal-permitting-reform-agreement", "GRAY ISSUES STATEMENT ON FEDERAL PERMITTING REFORM AGREEMENT", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Adam Gray", "G000605", "gray.house.gov", "gray", "https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) issued the following statement after Senate leaders announced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026:\n\n\u201cReaching an agreement on permitting reform is an important and long-overdue first step toward fixing a broken process that has held back our ability to build things again in the Central Valley and across the country. I hear from folks in my district about the need for reforms to environmental laws like NEPA, CWA, and ESA, and this package delivers on all three.\n\nIn my district, we\u2019ve seen firsthand how important projects can take years to get built because they are held up by duplicative environmental permits, litigation, and other procedural delays. The Los Banos Creek Detention Dam Project - which expands an existing reservoir to allow for storage, groundwater recharge, and conveyance - was first proposed in 2012 but construction didn\u2019t begin until the end of 2025. I attended the ribbon cutting at the beginning of this year. No project that takes six months to build should take over a decade to permit.\n\nIt's not just water projects that are being held up. Streamlining regulations and cutting through red tape allows America to remain competitive in infrastructure and energy reliability on the global scale.\n\nGetting a bipartisan deal across the finish line will take continued work, but these types of projects can't wait. Congress needs to take this up immediately upon its return to Washington.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/grijalva-scott-lee-introduce-bill-to-invest-in-direct-care-workers", "Grijalva, Scott, Lee Introduce Bill to invest in Direct care Workers", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Adelita S. Grijalva", "G000606", "grijalva.house.gov", "grijalva", "https://grijalva.house.gov/media", "scraper", "Direct CARE Opportunity Act helps meet the growing demand for direct care workers, improve working conditions, and support seniors and people with disabilities\n\nTucson, AZ \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva, alongside House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. \u201cBobby\u201d Scott (VA-03) and Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03), announced plans toreintroduce the Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment (CARE) Opportunity Act of 2026, legislation to invest in the training, recruitment, retention, and career advancement of the nation\u2019s direct care workforce.\n\nBetween 2025 and 2035, the direct care workforce is projected toadd more than 886,000 new jobs. Despite this growing demand, direct care workers still earn low wages and experience unstable working conditions. The current median wage for direct care workers is just $17.36 an hour. In addition to low wages, direct care workers also face high injury rates. For example, nursing assistants are nearly five times more likely than the typical U.S. worker to experience workplace injuries or illnesses.\n\nCongressional Republicans and the Trump Administration have made the situation even more dire by cutting Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion in the \u201cBig Ugly Bill\u201d and threatening other public assistance that helps many direct care workers make ends meet. As a result, many states are reducing access to home and community-based services, the main source of funding for direct care workers.\n\nThe Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026 strengthens the training, support, and career opportunities that direct care workers need to support millions of older Americans and people with disabilities.\n\n\u201cFor so many families throughout Southern Arizona, direct care workers provide critical support that allows older adults and people with disabilities to live with dignity and age in place. Despite the essential work they do, direct care workers are too often underpaid and lack the support and opportunities they deserve, contributing to a growing shortage of providers. The Direct CARE Opportunity Act invests in these workers by expanding training, strengthening career pathways, and helping recruit and retain the workforce our communities depend on,\u201d said Rep. Grijalva.\n\n\u201cDirect care workers play an essential role in caring for our nation\u2019s seniors and individuals with disabilities,\u201d said Ranking Member Scott. \u201cRegrettably, our investments in this critical workforce have lagged far behind the rapidly growing need for their services. It\u2019s time to address the shortage of care workers and provide them with the resources and support they deserve. By funding innovative strategies to recruit, retain, and support direct care workers, the Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026 helps ensure that our nation\u2019s seniors and individuals with disabilities have access to vital, everyday care.\u201d\n\n\u201cNevada is home to more than 13,000 direct care workers who work tirelessly to support Nevada seniors and those with disabilities every day, and demand for their services is skyrocketing,\u201d said Rep. Lee. \u201cThe Direct CARE Opportunity Act meets that demand by directly investing in the retention, recruitment, and training of our direct care workforce. This practical investment supports caregivers currently in the workforce, strengthens the direct care workforce pipeline, and ensures that those who depend on direct care workers can continue to live securely and with dignity.\u201d\n\nThe Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026 would:\n\nProvide funding to states and eligible entities to invest in strategies to recruit, retain, and advance the direct care workforce.\n\nExpand training, registered apprenticeships, and mentoring opportunities to strengthen the direct care workforce pipeline.\n\nDevelop career pathway models to support retention and advancement within the direct care field.\n\nHelp communities meet the needs of a growing aging population and support older Americans and people with disabilities who want to remain in their communities.\n\nSupport the health and well-being of people who rely on direct care services, helping reduce reliance on more costly institutional care.\n\nTo read the bill text for the Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026, click here.\n\nTo read the fact sheet for the Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026, click here.\n\nTo read the section-by-section for the Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://guest.house.gov/media/press-releases/mississippi-delegation-applauds-key-fields-selection-kc-46-finalist", "Mississippi Delegation Applauds Key Field\u2019s Selection as a KC-46 Finalist", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MS", "Michael Guest", "G000591", "guest.house.gov", "guest", "https://guest.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington \u2013 Today, the U.S. Air Force notified Congress that Key Field in Meridian has been selected as one of four preferred locations to be the future home of the new KC-46 aircraft. In response, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., along with U.S. Congressmen Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., welcomed this announcement and made the following statement.\n\n\u201cWe applaud the U.S. Air Force for selecting Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian, Mississippi, as a finalist to host the KC-46 refueling aircraft.\n\n\u201cKey Field is the home of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, hosting more than 1,000 Airmen and Air Force personnel servicing the KC-135. The 186th is the primary National Guard tanker unit devoted to U.S. military operations in the Middle East\u2014a vital mission for a consequential region of the world.\n\n\u201cMeridian presents a strategic location for the KC-46 and is the prime candidate to undertake this mission. The city sits near important refueling tracks, and Mississippi\u2019s vast open spaces enable large-scale exercises. This allows the 186th not only to service fleets flying along local routes but also to support the global refueling mission. Over the past few years, Key Field leadership has invested in the infrastructure upgrades that facilitate this mission. The City of Meridian also has a long record of welcoming service members and meeting the unique needs of military families.\n\n\u201cAs the Air Force moves into its final evaluations, we will keep making the case that Key Field is the right home for the next generation of air refueling.\u201d\n\nBackground on the Mississippi Delegation\u2019s Key Field Engagement:\n\nThe Mississippi delegation has consistently made the case that Key Field is well equipped to host the KC-46 aircraft. This month, the Mississippi delegation sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink in support of Meridian. Over the past few years, Mississippi\u2019s federal officials have supported additional efforts to modernize Key Field infrastructure, paving the way for the installation to continue its contributions toward America\u2019s national security posture.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391215", "Guthrie Celebrates Federal Grant Funding to Support Rural Health Providers", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "MUHLENBERG & GRAYSON COUNTIES, KY \u2013 Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement celebrating the Health Resources & Services Administration\u2019s (HRSA) announcement that Muhlenberg Community Hospital and Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center were each awarded $187,569 in federal grant funding as a part of the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program (RHPA).\n\n\u201cThroughout my time in Congress, I have worked to provide meaningful solutions to provide high-quality health care that is accessible to all Americans, especially those in our rural communities,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cI am glad to see two Kentucky hospitals be awarded federal grants to support our rural health workforce, and I look forward to seeing these funds improve access to care and health outcomes for Kentucky families.\u201d\n\n\u201cOwensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center appreciate the recent funding through HRSA\u2019s Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program. The funding comes in a challenging time for rural hospitals and will be used to help retain access and physicians in these important communities. We are grateful for the awards and the efforts by Congressman Guthrie to help maintain essential hospital services in our rural communities,\u201d said Owensboro Health President and CEO, Mark Marsh.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe RHPA provides direct financial assistance to qualifying rural hospitals to maintain their workforce and essential hospital services.\n\nFunding for the RHPA was secured as a part of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which passed the House of Representatives on February 3, 2026, with the support of Congressman Guthrie.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://hernandez.house.gov/media/press-releases/comisionado-residente-presenta-medida-para-proteger-oportunidades-pequenos", "Comisionado Residente presenta medida para proteger oportunidades a peque\u00f1os negocios en contratos federales", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "PR", "Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez", "H001103", "hernandez.house.gov", "hernandez", "https://hernandez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico \u2014 El Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico, Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, junto al congresista Gil Cisneros, presentaron el PROMISE for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 10622), un proyecto que busca asegurar que compa\u00f1\u00edas que reciben contratos federales cumplan con sus compromisos de ofrecer oportunidades de trabajo a peque\u00f1os negocios.\n\nCuando una empresa recibe determinados contratos del gobierno federal, usualmente de un valor mayor de $900,000, debe presentar un plan de subcontrataci\u00f3n a peque\u00f1os negocios. Estos planes buscan incluir a empresas peque\u00f1as en el trabajo generado por contratos federales. Sin embargo, estos planes rara vez se fiscalizan y muchos no se cumplen. Mi proyecto de ley aumenta las auditor\u00edas para que los peque\u00f1os negocios reciban las oportunidades que les corresponden por ley.\n\n\u201cSi una compa\u00f1\u00eda recibe un contrato federal y se compromete a darle oportunidades a peque\u00f1os negocios, debemos asegurarnos de que ese compromiso se cumpla. En Puerto Rico, eso significa saber si nuestras peque\u00f1as empresas est\u00e1n teniendo una oportunidad real de participar en el trabajo que generan los contratos federales. Queremos que esos compromisos no se queden solamente en papel\u201d, expres\u00f3 el Comisionado Residente.\n\n\u201cLas peque\u00f1as empresas son esenciales para nuestra econom\u00eda y merecen una oportunidad justa en el mercado a nivel federal. Estoy orgulloso de unirme con el Congresista Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez en la introducci\u00f3n de la llamada \u2018PROMISE for Small Business Act\u2019 para asegurar que no sean excluidas. En el caso de que se establezca, esta legislaci\u00f3n mejorar\u00e1 la supervisi\u00f3n de los grandes contratistas principales para asegurar que cumplan su promesa con los negocios peque\u00f1os, tal cual como indiquen los planes de subcontrataci\u00f3n. El estatuto dirigir\u00e1 la revisi\u00f3n de los planes de subcontratos y requerir\u00e1 el informe al Congreso sobre el cumplimiento normativo, tendencias en faltas de cumplimiento, y acciones tomadas para asegurar el orden. No podemos permitir que impidan que nuestras peque\u00f1as empresas tengan la oportunidad de obtener contratos federales,\u201d expres\u00f3 el congresista Gil Cisneros (D-CA).\n\n\u201cAgradezco la disposici\u00f3n del Comisionado Residente de escuchar las experiencias de los due\u00f1os de peque\u00f1os negocios que buscamos participar en el mercado federal y traducir nuestras preocupaciones en acci\u00f3n legislativa. Fortalecer la fiscalizaci\u00f3n de los planes de subcontrataci\u00f3n y medir sus resultados contribuir\u00eda a que las pol\u00edticas federales dirigidas a los peque\u00f1os negocios se traduzcan en oportunidades reales para las empresas a las que est\u00e1n dirigidas. Estas oportunidades ayudan a las empresas a crecer, crear empleos y contribuir a las econom\u00edas locales, a la vez que fortalecen los servicios del gobierno federal mediante el conocimiento especializado y la agilidad que aportamos los peque\u00f1os negocios,\u201d dijo Carmen A. Cortes Ramos, Legal PM Partners.\n\nLos contratistas federales que cuentan con planes de subcontrataci\u00f3n para peque\u00f1as empresas generalmente son evaluados en funci\u00f3n de si realizaron un \u201cesfuerzo de buena fe\u201d para cumplir con sus metas. Una revisi\u00f3n de la Oficina de Rendici\u00f3n de Cuentas del Gobierno (GAO, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) encontr\u00f3 que rara vez los contratistas recib\u00edan calificaciones inferiores a satisfactorias, incluso cuando no cumpl\u00edan con sus metas de subcontrataci\u00f3n. En el a\u00f1o fiscal 2022, m\u00e1s de $400 mil millones en contratos federales requer\u00edan planes de subcontrataci\u00f3n, mientras que la Administraci\u00f3n de Peque\u00f1as Empresas (SBA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) realiz\u00f3 \u00fanicamente seis revisiones de cumplimiento durante ese a\u00f1o.\n\nEl impacto para las peque\u00f1as empresas es significativo. El SBA inform\u00f3 que, si los contratistas hubieran cumplido con sus metas de subcontrataci\u00f3n existentes durante el a\u00f1o fiscal 2023, las peque\u00f1as empresas habr\u00edan recibido casi $1,500 millones adicionales en contratos de subcontrataci\u00f3n, incluyendo aproximadamente $850 millones adicionales para Peque\u00f1as Empresas en Desventaja (Small Disadvantaged Businesses).\n\nEl PROMISE for Small Businesses Act requerir\u00eda que la Administraci\u00f3n de Peque\u00f1os Negocios de Estados Unidos (SBA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) revise cada a\u00f1o al menos el 10% de los contratos sujetos a estos planes en cada agencia federal para verificar su cumplimiento.\n\nAdem\u00e1s, la SBA tendr\u00eda que informar:\n\nsi los contratistas cumplieron con sus compromisos de subcontrataci\u00f3n;\n\ncu\u00e1ntas revisiones de cumplimiento realiz\u00f3;\n\nqu\u00e9 problemas de incumplimiento identific\u00f3; y\n\nqu\u00e9 acciones adicionales tom\u00f3 con relaci\u00f3n a esos contratistas.\n\nEn Puerto Rico, donde los contratos federales apoyan proyectos de infraestructura, reconstrucci\u00f3n y otros servicios, la medida permitir\u00eda conocer mejor si los compromisos de abrir oportunidades a peque\u00f1os negocios locales se est\u00e1n cumpliendo.\n\nEn t\u00e9rminos sencillos, el proyecto busca establecer una revisi\u00f3n m\u00e1s consistente para comprobar que, cuando una compa\u00f1\u00eda grande promete compartir parte del trabajo de un contrato federal con peque\u00f1os negocios, cumpla con ese compromiso.\n\nEl proyecto tambi\u00e9n cuenta con el respaldo de Legal PM Partners, ECONS Group, y The Consulting Lead, peque\u00f1os negocios que apoyan mayores esfuerzos para asegurar que los compromisos de subcontrataci\u00f3n se cumplan.\n\n###\n\nHern\u00e1ndez, Cisneros Introduce Bill to Strengthen Small Business Participation in Federal Contracts\n\nPROMISE for Small Businesses Act would increase oversight of large federal contractors and help ensure promised subcontracting opportunities reach small businesses.\n\nSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez (D-PR) and Congressman Gil Cisneros (D-CA) introduced the PROMISE for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 10622), legislation to strengthen oversight of large federal contractors and ensure they follow through on commitments to provide subcontracting opportunities to small businesses.\n\nWhen large companies or corporations receive certain federal contracts, they are required to establish plans outlining how they will provide subcontracting opportunities to small businesses. These plans are intended to give smaller companies a chance to compete for a share of the work created by federal contracts.\n\n\u201cWhen companies receive federal contracts and commit to working with small businesses, we should make sure they follow through,\u201d said Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cThese opportunities can help small businesses grow, create jobs, and build experience in the federal marketplace. Our bill strengthens accountability and helps ensure those opportunities reach them.\u201d\n\n\u201cSmall businesses are critical to our economy and they deserve a fair shot in the federal marketplace. I\u2019m proud to join Rep. Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez to introduce the PROMISE for Small Businesses Act to make sure they are not being left out. If enacted, this legislation would strengthen oversight of federal contracts to help ensure that large prime contractors keep their promise to small businesses as outlined in subcontracting plans. It would direct reviews of subcontracting plans and require reporting to Congress on compliance, noncompliance trends, and any enforcement actions taken. We cannot allow our small businesses to be pushed out of federal contracting,\" said Cisneros (D-CA).\n\n\u201cI appreciate the Resident Commissioner\u2019s willingness to listen to the experiences of small business owners seeking to participate in the federal marketplace and translate our concerns into legislative action. Strengthening oversight of subcontracting plans and measuring results can help ensure that federal small business policies create meaningful opportunities for the businesses they are designed to support. These opportunities help small businesses build capacity, create jobs, and contribute to local economies while strengthening federal services through the expertise and agility that small businesses bring,\u201d said Carmen A. Cortes Ramos, Legal PM Partners.\n\nFederal contractors with small business subcontracting plans are generally evaluated on whether they made a \u201cgood faith effort\u201d to meet their goals. A GAO report found that contractors were rarely given below-satisfactory ratings even when subcontracting goals were missed. In fiscal year 2022, more than $400 billion in federal contracts required subcontracting plans, while SBA conducted only six compliance reviews that year.\n\nThe impact on small businesses is significant. SBA reported that if contractors had met their existing subcontracting goals in fiscal year 2023, small businesses would have received nearly $1.5 billion more in subcontracting awards, including about $850 million more for Small Disadvantaged Businesses.\n\nThe PROMISE for Small Businesses Act would require the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to review at least 10 percent of contracts subject to these subcontracting plans at each federal agency every year to determine whether contractors are meeting their commitments.\n\nThe legislation would also require the SBA to report:\n\nwhether contractors complied with their small business subcontracting plans;\n\nhow many compliance reviews the agency conducted;\n\nwhat compliance issues were identified; and\n\nwhat additional actions or reviews the SBA took in response.\n\nFor small businesses, subcontracting can provide an important path into the federal marketplace. A small construction company, technology firm, manufacturer, professional services provider, or other local business may not be in a position to compete for a major federal contract on its own, but can perform part of that work as a subcontractor to a larger company.\n\nThePROMISE for Small Businesses Act would strengthen oversight of that process by requiring regular reviews to determine whether large contractors are delivering on the small business opportunities included in their subcontracting plans.\n\nThis legislation is also endorsed by Legal PM Partners, ECONS Group, and The Consulting Lead, small businesses that support stronger accountability for federal contractors and greater access to subcontracting opportunities.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hoyle-applauds-democratic-womens-caucus-for-robust-economic-legislative-slate", "REP. HOYLE APPLAUDS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN\u2019S CAUCUS FOR ROBUST ECONOMIC LEGISLATIVE SLATE", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Val T. Hoyle", "H001094", "hoyle.house.gov", "hoyle", "https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EUGENE, OR \u2013 Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the following statement after joining her colleagues in the Democratic Women\u2019s Caucus in launching their slate of economic priorities.\n\n\"Working families deserve financial security, a path to the middle class and economic opportunity,\u201d said Rep. Hoyle. \u201cThis administration is stripping Americans of these opportunities and turning back the clock on progress. We\u2019refighting back with a forward-thinking economic agenda that will close the gender pay gap, protect worker's rights and lower costs, helping Americans thrive for generations to come.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThis legislative package includes a number of priorities championed by Rep. Hoyle including:\n\nH.R. 4966 \u2013 Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act, which would prohibit price gouging by grocery stores.\n\nH.R. 1700 \u2013 Social Security Expansion Act, which would expand Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and ensure Social Security is fully funded for the next 75 years by applying the Social Security payroll tax on all income above $250,000.\n\nH.R. 17 \u2013 the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would help working women challenge pay discrimination\n\nH.R. 2763 \u2013 the American Family Act, which would permanently expand the Child Tax Credit for middle-class and low-income families\n\nH.R. 5390 \u2013 The FAMILY Act, which would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of partial income when they take time for their own serious health conditions.\n\nH.R.7917 - Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, which would ensure home care workers receive at least the minimum wage and access to overtime pay\n\nH.R. 3971 \u2013 Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, extend workplace rights and protections to the 2.2 million domestic workers in the US, who are currently excluded from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).\n\nH.R. 1035 \u2013 Job Protection Act, which extend Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) protections to cover workers in businesses of all sizes", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/wyden-merkley-bonamici-salinas-hoyle-dexter-bynum-oppose-trumps-undermining-of-due-process-and-politicizing-immigration-courts", "Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter, Bynum Oppose Trump\u2019s Undermining of Due Process and Politicizing Immigration Courts", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Val T. Hoyle", "H001094", "hoyle.house.gov", "hoyle", "https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Oregon lawmakers demand an end to expedited \u201cmega master\u201d hearings in Portland, Tacoma, and other immigration centers.\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum, today demanded the Trump administration end the practice of \u201cmega master\u201d immigration hearings that expedite the review of hundreds of immigrants\u2019 cases in a day, resulting in a fast-track to removing immigrants without due process.\n\n\u201cThis unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold,\u201d the Oregon lawmakers wrote to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Sirce E. Owen, Acting Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and David Venturella, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\n\n\u201cOver the past year, your agencies have increased the number of immigrants who must appear on little-to-no notice for so-called \u2018mega master\u2019 hearings on overcrowded dockets in front of Trump\u2019s handpicked judges at courts across the country, all while stripping immigrants of their legal status, ramping up arrests and detention, and limiting their access to legal counsel for representation in court and fast-tracked asylum interviews,\u201d they wrote.\n\n\u201cThese policy changes confuse and terrify law-abiding immigrants in our communities and prevent them from having a fair day in court.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers wrote that the Portland Immigration Court in Oregon is now holding about two \u201cmega master\u201d hearings every week, in addition to maintaining its previously scheduled docket hearings and individual merit hearings. That has forced immigrants anticipating court dates in 2027 or 2028 to suddenly show up on extremely short notice and scrambling both to figure out how to get to the court on time, and to find an attorney to represent them.\n\n\u201cAs if the changes at the Portland Immigration Court weren\u2019t bad enough, the neighboring Tacoma Immigration Court has now had judges deciding in mid-August to stop allowing immigration attorneys across Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska from appearing remotely on behalf of their clients detained at the regional detention center,\u201d the lawmakers continued. \u201cPreviously, the Tacoma Immigration Court allowed out-of-state attorneys to represent their clients by making court appearances through video conferencing technology. Now attorneys\u2014and when applicable, expert witnesses\u2014 have to attend these hearings in person.\u201d\n\nThe new requirement for immigration attorneys to represent their clients in person comes as immigration judges allow Department of Homeland Security prosecutors to participate in hearings remotely. In other cases even the presiding judge is attending remotely as well, with attorneys sharing that remote appearances by judges happen in about half the cases that they must attend in-person at the Tacoma Immigration Court.\n\nThese new in-person requirements also come as attorneys share that the court is sending \u201cnotices to appear\u201d and setting hearings for that same morning giving the attorneys little time to prepare or make travel arrangements from out of state. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has also been routinely denying immigration attorneys access to their clients at detention centers, and transferring clients thousands of miles away to detention centers across the country.\n\n\u201cImmigration court proceedings must uphold fairness and rule of law and not be politicized to satisfy Donald Trump\u2019s arbitrary detention quotas. We call on the Trump administration to discontinue policies and tactics that undermine constitutional due process. Our legal system relies on accountability; therefore, we demand that you establish fair and meaningful hearings that provide a genuine day in court and uphold the integrity of our nation\u2019s immigration system,\u201d the lawmakers concluded.\n\nThe lawmakers ended their letter demanding a written response by October 15th, 2026 detailing the steps that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will take to achieve the following:\n\nTerminate \u201cmega master\u201d hearings.\n\nProvide immigrants with sufficient notice of their proceedings.\n\nReduce hardships on immigration attorneys.\n\nEnsure that immigration judges hear cases individually, free from political influence.\n\nThe full text of the letter is here.\n\nA web version of the release is here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2619", "ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Ronny Jackson", "J000304", "jackson.house.gov", "jackson", "https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "AMARILLO, Texas \u2014 Today, the Office of Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for October in Dickens and Matador hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office's services. Please bring all documentation if you require assistance with a federal agency case. No appointment is necessary. Additional questions should be directed to Rep. Jackson\u2019s Amarillo office at (806) 641-5600.\n\nDickens (Dickens County)\n\nFriday, October 9, 2026\n\n10:00AM - 2:00PM CT\n\nDickens County Annex\n\n508 Crow Street\n\nDickens, TX 79229\n\nMatador (Motley County)\n\nFriday, October 16, 2026\n\n10:00AM - 2:00PM CT\n\nMotley County Library\n\n1105 Main Street\n\nMatador, TX 79244\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://jasonsmith.house.gov/2026/09/30/smith-celebrates-major-win-for-missouri-jobs-and-national-defense-as-boeing-receives-contract-for-navys-next-generation-fighter/", "Smith Celebrates Major Win for Missouri Jobs and National Defense as Boeing Receives Contract for Navy\u2019s Next-Generation Fighter", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Jason Smith", "S001195", "jasonsmith.house.gov", "jasonsmith", "https://jasonsmith.house.gov/category/press_release/", "scraper", "ST. LOUIS, Mo. \u2013 This week, the Department of War announced that Boeing has been awarded a $20 billion contract to develop the Navy\u2019s Next-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement applauding the award for Missouri workers and one of the state\u2019s largest employers.\n\nCongressman Smith said, \u201cThe future of American airpower is being built right here in Missouri. Boeing is already building the Air Force\u2019s F-47 in St. Louis, and now Missouri workers will be building the Navy\u2019s new Strike Fighter too \u2014 cementing St. Louis as a global leader in aerospace. This contract means more jobs for Missourians, more business for the local suppliers that support Boeing, and a stronger national defense for the service members who depend on these aircraft.\n\n\u201cAn investment of this size doesn\u2019t stay in one place. It ripples through every community it touches, and Missouri families will feel it for years to come. This is a huge win for the Show-Me State, and I will continue fighting every day to bring good-paying jobs and investment like this to Missouri.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/30/leader-jeffries-at-the-capitol-donald-trump-and-republicans-have-broken-the-economy-and-the-american-people-are-paying-the-price/", "LEADER JEFFRIES AT THE CAPITOL: \u201cDONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN THE ECONOMY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PAYING THE PRICE\u201d", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Hakeem S. Jeffries", "J000294", "jeffries.house.gov", "jeffries", "https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/", "scraper", "Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, where he highlighted the contrast between Republicans, who have done nothing to end the affordability crisis that is crushing the American people, and House Democrats, who are committed to fighting for an affordable America.\n\nLEADER JEFFRIES: Housing costs are up. Gas prices are up. Mortgage insurance rates are up. Inflation is up. Healthcare premiums are up. Donald Trump and Republicans have broken the economy, and the American people, unfortunately, are paying the price. Republicans have failed to lower the high cost of living in the United States of America. In fact, housing costs, grocery costs, utility costs, child care costs and healthcare costs have all gone in the wrong direction as a direct result of policies enacted by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.\n\nThe American people have had enough, and our message to them is that help is on the way. House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America, lowering the high cost of living, lowering the cost of groceries, lowering the cost of gas, lowering the cost of housing and fighting to make healthcare affordable for every single American.\n\nThe American people have understandably had enough with failed Republican policies that actually hurt everyday Americans simply to benefit the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected. It\u2019s time for Congress to put the American people first, and that\u2019s exactly what House Democrats intend to do.\n\nFull press conference can be watched here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://juliejohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-julie-johnson-announces-military-pardon-reform-bill", "Congresswoman Julie Johnson Announces Military Pardon Reform Bill", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Julie Johnson", "J000310", "juliejohnson.house.gov", "juliejohnson", "https://juliejohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nSeptember 30th, 2026\n\nContact: Chelsea Roe, Communications Director\n\nChelsea.Roe@mail.house.gov | (469) 323-4184\n\nCongresswoman Julie Johnson Announces Military Pardon Reform Bill\n\nWashington, DC \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, along with Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), introduced the Enduring Accountability Act. The legislation would require service branch secretaries to establish conduct review boards for personnel who have received pardons by the President of the United States. Once under consideration, the review boards will recommend to the Service Secretary whether to retain the pardoned service member in the United States Armed Forces.\n\n\u201cOur armed forces have faced constant intimidation from President Trump and his allies to abandon the Constitution and comply with his shortsighted political ambitions,\u201d said Congresswoman Johnson. \"The Enduring Accountability Act gives our armed services an important tool for removing those who violate their oaths of service, regardless of political theater.\"\n\n\"A pardon shouldn't end all accountability,\" said Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02). \"When a service member is granted a pardon, they should still answer to the same standards as everyone else in uniform. That's how we keep trust and discipline in our military.\"\n\nImmediately after the President grants a federal pardon, the conduct review board will initiate proceedings. The boards will review the pardoned actions, determine whether they violate military standards, and recommend to the Service Secretary whether to retain or discharge the service member. The legislation further directs the Secretary of Defense to provide Congress with the review board\u2019s accepted recommendation, or a justification for rejecting it, within 30 days.\n\nTo read the full text of the legislation, click here.\n\nCongresswoman Julie Johnson represents Texas\u2019s 32nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the Homeland Security Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Administration Committee. Her district includes parts of Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-280000-federal-investment-owens-community-college", "Kaptur Applauds $280,000 Federal Investment in Owens Community College", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Perrysburg, OH \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that Owens Community College will receive a $280,000 award through the United States Department of Education. The award will support the college\u2019s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) in its mission to help adults and US veterans enroll in and complete postsecondary education.\n\n\"Education is a pathway to higher-paying jobs, stronger careers and a more resilient economy,\u201d said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). \u201cBy supporting non-traditional students in their pursuit of learning we help lay the groundwork for brighter futures and job growth in our region. From application assistance and career counseling to specialized support for veterans, Owens Community College\u2019s EOC meets students where they are on their skills development journey and looks to their future as integral to our region\u2019s success.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful for the continued support in recognizing the impact TRIO has on our region,\u201d said Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College. \u201cSince 2021, this program has served nearly 2,500 individuals, helping hundreds enroll or re-enroll in college and take real steps toward their education and career goals. Expanding from 850 to 1,000 individuals served each year is not just a number. It represents real people who will now have the guidance and support they need to pursue a better life through education and training. We\u2019re proud to build on five years of work that has already changed thousands of lives, their families, communities and Northwest Ohio.\u201d\n\nTRIO is a Federal program designed to identify and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those who are low-income, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, or veterans, in accessing higher education. Its Educational Opportunity Centers program specifically aims to increase the number of adults enrolled in postsecondary education. Owens Community College is home to a TRIO EOC that provides free college readiness support to hundreds of Northwest Ohio adults each year.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-murray-slam-trump-administrations-oil-reserve-release-months-too", "Kaptur, Murray Slam Trump Administration\u2019s Oil Reserve Release as Months Too Late for Families Paying High Energy Costs", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Toledo, OH \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement in response to the Department of Energy\u2019s announcement of another release of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.\n\n\u201cFamilies in Washington State, Northwest Ohio, and all across the country are still paying too much at the pump and on their home energy bills \u2014 and this latest release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve woefully comes months too late to bring those high costs down. The Trump Administration says the deal costs taxpayers nothing, yet it has not set aside the money needed to refill the Reserve for the majority of the barrels owed back, which leaves our country less ready for the next emergency. This is a show put on to distract from the fact that this Administration is responsible for sending gas prices skyrocketing, and working families will keep paying for it in the days, weeks, months, and years to come,\u201d said Kaptur and Murray.\n\nOn September 29, the Department of Energy issued a request for proposals to exchange up to 40 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The exchange is part of a 172-million-barrel release the Trump Administration announced in March. Under an exchange, companies borrow oil from the Reserve and must later return it with extra barrels. Because none of the oil is sold, the exchanges bring in no money to pay for transport and other costs associated with moving it back into the Reserve.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://kiggans.house.gov/2026/09/30/kiggans-celebrates-lg-electronics-64-million-investment-for-new-assembly-facility-in-isle-of-wight-county/", "Kiggans Celebrates LG Electronics\u2019 $64 Million Investment for New Assembly Facility in Isle of Wight County", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Jennifer A. Kiggans", "K000399", "kiggans.house.gov", "kiggans", "https://kiggans.house.gov/feed/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after LG Electronics announced that it will open a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) assembly facility at the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park in Windsor, VA. The $64 million investment is expected to create more than 160 new jobs in Isle of Wight County.\n\n\u201cThis is incredibly exciting news for the Commonwealth of Virginia,\u201d said Congresswoman Kiggans. \u201cLG Electronics\u2019 investment in Isle of Wight County will create new opportunities for hardworking families, strengthen American manufacturing, and help our local economy grow. Coastal Virginia has a talented workforce and this investment is a testament to what our region has to offer.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you to LG for choosing to invest in our community and to the state and local leaders who helped make this possible. I look forward to joining them in welcoming this new facility to Windsor and will continue working in Congress to ensure our hardworking men and women have the tools they need to succeed,\u201d Kiggans concluded.\n\nWhile this announcement is welcome news for Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth, Congresswoman Kiggans was the only elected official representing the project\u2019s location who was not offered an opportunity to comment for Governor Spanberger\u2019s press release. Congresswoman Kiggans issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cI am deeply disappointed that Governor Spanberger\u2019s announcement included comments from five of the six elected officials representing the Windsor community without extending the same opportunity to my office. I hope this omission was an oversight. Our constituents deserve cooperation and coordination among all their elected representatives, particularly on projects that will bring jobs and investment to our region,\u201d said Kiggans.\n\n\u201cI remain committed to advancing economic opportunity throughout Hampton Roads and am proud to support projects like LG\u2019s investment in Windsor. I look forward to working with our state and local partners to ensure this investment delivers lasting benefits for the communities we serve,\u201d she concluded.\n\nLG\u2019s new facility will be located at 460 Commerce Center, a 352,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center. The new facility will specialize in the assembly of large-scale air-cooled chillers for industrial clients.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-hudson-bill-deliver-new-veterans-home-harnett-county-heads-president", "Knott, Hudson Bill to Deliver a New Veterans\u2019 Home in Harnett County Heads to President Trump\u2019s Desk", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, the Senate passed H.R. 10159, a bill Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) led with Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) to transfer land facilitating the construction of a new state veterans' home in Harnett County. It passed the House on September 14, 2026 with broad bipartisan support and now heads to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\"Serving our veterans is incumbent on all of us,\u201d said Congressman Knott. \u201cIt was my privilege to work with Congressman Hudson and take this important step in serving some of North Carolina\u2019s very finest. Today, the Senate moved swiftly to pass our bill aiming to facilitate the construction of a new veterans' home in Harnett County. North Carolina's 13th District is home to tens of thousands of veterans who have earned care worthy of their service. Once President Trump signs this into law, this new facility will finally deliver the long-term care our veterans have earned and deserve.\"\n\n\u201cOur veterans kept their promise to serve, and we have a responsibility to keep our promise to take care of them,\u201d said Congressman Hudson. \u201cWith today\u2019s unanimous Senate passage, we are one step away from getting this bill signed into law and moving forward with a new veterans' home near Fort Bragg. I want to thank Senator Budd, Chairman Wicker, and the Senate Armed Services Committee for working quickly to move our bill through the Senate and help us deliver for North Carolina\u2019s veterans.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville closed in 2024 due to disrepair and health and safety concerns.\n\nH.R. 10159 transfers a 20-acre parcel of land from the Fort Bragg Training Area to the State of North Carolina to build a replacement facility.\n\nThe new site sits roughly 15 miles from the original Fayetteville location, along the western access road to Fort Bragg.\n\nCongressmen Knott and Hudson were joined by Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07), Don Davis (NC-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14) in cosponsoring the legislation.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-bynum-and-watson-coleman-lead-21-colleagues-demanding-answers", "Krishnamoorthi, Bynum, and Watson Coleman Lead 21 Colleagues in Demanding Answers After EPA Leaves Microplastics Out of Nationwide Drinking Water Monitoring", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Raja Krishnamoorthi", "K000391", "krishnamoorthi.house.gov", "krishnamoorthi", "https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 On Monday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) led 21 of their colleagues in demanding answers about the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s work on microplastics after the agency left them out of its proposed nationwide drinking-water monitoring rule. In a letter sent on Monday to Acting Comptroller General Orice W. Brown, the lawmakers requested a comprehensive Government Accountability Office review of what EPA has accomplished on micro- and nanoplastics, what work remains, and what constraints are affecting further progress.\n\nEPA\u2019s proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule would require monitoring for 30 contaminants, but not microplastics. The letter notes that EPA said in 2024 it was \u201cin the early stages of developing a microplastics method,\u201d but later cited the absence of a validated analytical method in explaining why microplastics were not included.\n\nIn the letter, the lawmakers write:\n\n\u201cNotably, the EPA has not scientifically justified, or even stated, that microplastics are less of a public health threat than any of the 30 other contaminants they included on the draft UCMR.\u201d\n\nLater in the letter, they write:\n\n\u201cAddressing microplastic pollution is critical for protecting the health of Americans and safeguarding our waterways and ecosystems. Our constituents deserve to know what microplastic exposure means for their families\u2019 health, and the requested information above will be critical in informing Congress\u2019s work in tackling this challenge.\u201d\n\nMicroplastics have been detected in drinking water, food, air, and human tissues, including the lungs, brain, placenta, and reproductive organs. Emerging research has raised concerns about possible cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, developmental, and other health effects, while significant questions about the risks associated with microplastics remain.\n\nThe letter follows a previous effort led by Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Bynum, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), joined by 53 of their colleagues, urging EPA to add microplastics to UCMR 6 and establish nationwide monitoring of microplastics in drinking water.\n\nThe letter was also signed by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representatives Jes\u00fas G. \u201cChuy\u201d Garc\u00eda (IL-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Dave Min (CA-47), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Judy Chu (CA-28), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Mike Levin (CA-49), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Nanette Diaz Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44), and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18).", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-responds-new-report-finding-240-rise-anti-south-asian-hate-x", "Krishnamoorthi Responds to New Report Finding 240% Rise in Anti-South Asian Hate on X", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Raja Krishnamoorthi", "K000391", "krishnamoorthi.house.gov", "krishnamoorthi", "https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SCHAUMBURG, IL \u2014 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today responded to a new report from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate, The Rising Tide of Anti-South Asian Hate in the United States, documenting a sharp rise in anti-South Asian hate online. The report identified approximately 542,360 hateful posts targeting South Asians on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with posts portraying South Asians as invaders, job thieves, or a demographic threat accounting for 45 percent of the posts identified. The report identified immigration politics, economic resentment, political rhetoric, and the digital amplification of hate among the factors driving the increase.\n\n\u201cThe 240 percent surge in monthly anti-South Asian hate on X did not come out of nowhere. We have watched politicians demonize South Asians over something as ordinary as attending a college football game and the Trump Administration traffic in racist stereotypes targeting people named Singh. Americans of every background, and leaders of both parties, need to speak out against racism and xenophobia wherever they appear. South Asian Americans are as much a part of the fabric of America as anyone else, and no amount of hate can erase the contributions we have made to this country.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-announces-326-million-fema-funding-erie-county-winter", "Congressman Langworthy Announces $3.26 Million in FEMA Funding for Erie County Winter Storm Elliott Response", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicholas A. Langworthy", "L000600", "langworthy.house.gov", "langworthy", "https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014September 30th\u2026 Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that Erie County has been awarded $3,260,556.21 in federal funding to reimburse the county for emergency protective measures undertaken during Winter Storm Elliott, the severe winter storm and snowstorm that struck Western New York in December 2022.\n\nThe funding, provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), covers 75 percent of eligible costs incurred by Erie County between December 22 and December 31, 2022, during a storm that led to the deaths of nearly 60 residents and created an immediate threat to the health and safety of countless others.\n\n\u201cWinter Storm Elliott delivered a devastating blow to Western New York\u2014one that will go down in the history books for its speed and severe impact,\u201d said Congressman Nick Langworthy. \u201cIt occurred just days before my swearing-in and one of my first official acts was to make sure that FEMA stepped in to do right by our communities. This $3.2 million in federal funding will cover 75% of the county\u2019s emergency response costs, providing much needed relief to local property taxpayers. We sadly cannot get back the lives we lost in that storm, but I will always fight to make sure Western New York receives the federal resources it needs to recover and prepare for future emergencies.\u201d\n\nThe FEMA award reimburses Erie County for a portion of the $4,347,408.27 in eligible emergency response costs incurred during the storm, including:\n\n$779,534.21 for overtime for county employees responding to the emergency, including 555 laborers who worked more than 15,800 hours;\n\n$113,838.21 for emergency materials;\n\n$67,469.95 for rental equipment; and\n\n$3,386,565.90 for contracted emergency response services.\n\nThe county's emergency protective measures included search and rescue operations, operation of an Emergency Operations Center, distribution of life-sustaining commodities, maintaining emergency access on public roadways, safety inspections of structures and emergency medical care activities.\n\nThe funding is authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and is associated with FEMA's disaster declaration for the December 2022 severe winter storm and snowstorm (FEMA-DR-4694-NY).", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-lee-washington-examiner-america-doesnt-have-energy-shortage-we-have", "ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn\u2019t have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem.", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Laurel M. Lee", "L000597", "laurellee.house.gov", "laurellee", "https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed by Representative Laurel Lee outlining the case for her new bill, the Unleash American Pipelines Act.\n\nRead the op-ed here and below:\n\nAmerica doesn\u2019t have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem.\n\nBy Representative Laurel Lee\n\nAmerica does not have an energy shortage. We have an infrastructure problem. The United States is the world\u2019s largest producer of natural gas, with abundant reserves, American workers ready to build, and the technology to power our homes, businesses, and industries for generations. But producing energy does little good if we cannot build the infrastructure necessary to move it where it is needed. Increasingly, the obstacle is a legal system that can turn federal approval into the beginning of years of litigation.\n\nWhen the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues a certificate of public convenience and necessity for an interstate natural-gas pipeline, the project has already undergone extensive federal review, environmental analysis, public comment, and expert agency consideration. Judicial review should remain available to people genuinely harmed by an agency decision. But it should not become a mechanism for opponents to delay an approved project until it becomes too expensive to build.\n\nThe Mountain Valley Pipeline demonstrates the consequences. The project was originally expected to enter service in 2018 at an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. After years of litigation, regulatory setbacks, and construction delays, its cost reached approximately $7.85 billion. Congress ultimately had to intervene in 2023 to expedite completion of a project that had already received federal approval.\n\nOther projects never made it that far. The roughly $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline was canceled even after its developers prevailed in a 7-2 Supreme Court decision in a major permitting dispute. Dominion Energy cited growing costs and an increasingly uncertain permitting and litigation environment, while Duke Energy was left with more than $1.6 billion in costs associated with the canceled project. The Constitution Pipeline was similarly abandoned after years of regulatory and legal battles when its developers concluded that the project was no longer economically viable.\n\nThese cases reveal a larger structural problem. Investors considering new infrastructure must account for the possibility that a valid federal authorization will still be followed by years of litigation. That uncertainty raises financing costs, discourages investment, and means some viable projects are never built. A federal permit should not guarantee that a project succeeds, but neither should it become an invitation to another decade of litigation.\n\nAmericans ultimately pay the price when infrastructure fails to keep pace with demand. Winter Storm Fern provided a stark example. During the January 2026 storm, natural-gas supplies tightened across the Northeast, and spot gas prices in New York and New England approached $300 per million BTU, roughly 90 times the national average. New England\u2019s vulnerability did not develop overnight. Pipeline projects intended to expand natural-gas capacity into the region have repeatedly faced regulatory opposition and litigation, leaving consumers more exposed when extreme weather sends demand soaring.\n\nThe reliability challenge is becoming more urgent. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation found that 13 of 23 North American assessment areas face resource-adequacy challenges over the next decade. Electricity demand is growing as manufacturing facilities, data centers, and other large loads connect to the grid. Natural gas remains essential to meeting demand when intermittent resources cannot provide sufficient power, but gas-fired generation cannot keep the lights on without pipelines to deliver its fuel.\n\nMeanwhile, China is building. Its pipeline network exceeded 120,000 kilometers in 2025, while its state-owned pipeline operator accelerated construction on nearly 40 major infrastructure projects totaling more than 9,000 kilometers. China invested $500 billion in major energy projects in 2025 while the United States continues debating whether federally approved infrastructure can survive another round of litigation. We should not imitate China\u2019s political system or abandon meaningful environmental review, but we should recognize the strategic consequences when our foremost economic competitor can build critical infrastructure while ours is litigated into paralysis.\n\nThat is why I introduced the Unleash American Pipelines Act. The legislation makes three targeted reforms to judicial challenges involving FERC Section 7 pipeline certificates, drawing from provisions that passed the House as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill before being removed in the Senate on procedural grounds.\n\nThe legislation requires petitioners to demonstrate direct and irreparable economic harm arising from the certificate they are challenging, including requirements for organizational petitioners. It establishes a clear-and-convincing-evidence standard for challenges to FERC\u2019s determination, recognizing the agency\u2019s technical expertise and extensive administrative record. Finally, it consolidates challenges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, creating a single, predictable judicial forum rather than allowing litigation across multiple circuits to multiply uncertainty, delay, and expense.\n\nThese reforms do not eliminate judicial review. They ensure those bringing a challenge have a genuine stake in the outcome, courts appropriately recognize the extensive administrative process preceding FERC\u2019s decision, and litigation cannot be used indefinitely to accomplish what opponents could not achieve during the permitting process.\n\nFor Florida, the stakes are particularly high. Natural gas generates nearly three-quarters of our electricity, while our state produces very little of the natural gas it consumes. Florida families and businesses depend heavily on interstate pipelines to deliver the fuel that keeps our electric grid running. A system that prevents needed pipeline capacity from being built is not an abstract Washington policy dispute. It directly affects affordability, reliability, and economic growth for the people I represent.\n\nThe same is true for our country. America is entering an era of rapidly growing electricity demand while competing with China for advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the industries that will define the next century. We cannot pursue American energy dominance, reshore manufacturing, build new data centers, and strengthen our electric grid while maintaining a legal framework that allows essential infrastructure to spend years trapped between a federal permit and a courtroom.\n\nAmerica has built the interstate highway system, the transcontinental railroad, and pipelines across some of the most difficult terrain on the continent. We remain capable of building great things. Our laws should ensure rigorous review and protect Americans genuinely harmed by government decisions, but they should not allow delay itself to become the objective. America has the energy, workers, and technology to meet the next generation of demand. We need a legal system that allows us to build.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/liccardos-push-federal-approval-helps-santa-clara-valley-healthcare-open-new", "Liccardo\u2019s Push for Federal Approval Helps Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Open New Clinic", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Sam T. Liccardo", "L000607", "liccardo.house.gov", "liccardo", "https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAN JOS\u00c9, CA \u2014 Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) celebrated the opening of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare\u2019s new San Jos\u00e9-Campbell clinic after his office pressed federal officials to act on a long-pending approval.\n\n\u201cFederal red tape shouldn\u2019t delay a new health center or put access to affordable medications and health coverage payments at risk,\u201d Liccardo said. \u201cOur team is proud to have helped move this process forward so Santa Clara Valley Healthcare could open its doors and start serving patients across our community.\u201d\n\nThe new 10-story facility at 1410 South Bascom Avenue is the largest health center in Santa Clara County\u2019s public health system, with 200 exam rooms. The services include primary care, urgent care, OB/GYN, maternal fetal medicine, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services together at one location.\n\nSanta Clara Valley Healthcare submitted its Change in Scope application to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in October 2025. After months without approval, Santa Clara County asked Liccardo\u2019s office for assistance in July. His team repeatedly contacted HRSA as the clinic\u2019s planned opening approached, and HRSA approved the new site for the County\u2019s federal grant scope on September 22.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-weighs-horrific-south-carolina-child-stabbing", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Weighs In On Horrific South Carolina Child Stabbing", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SPARTANBURG, S.C., (Sept, 30, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement on the stabbing of two children in Spartanburg County:\n\n\"Two young children are fighting for their lives because the one person meant to protect them became their greatest threat.\n\n\"We're sick of seeing this headline. Sick of hearing the excuses. There is NO excuse for this.\n\n\"In South Carolina, we protect our children. Anyone who harms them should never walk free again.\n\n\"This is not mental. This is criminal. And it's time our justice system sends a clear message.\n\n\"We're praying for these two babies and their full recovery.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-clear-way-public-release-pesticide-data", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Clear the Way for Public Release of Pesticide Data", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 30, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Pesticide Data Transparency Act, legislation which removes a legal barrier keeping the most dangerous category of pesticide use from public view.\n\nCompanies applying restricted-use pesticides (RUP) are required to track their use, in recognition RUPs are the most toxic and dangerous chemicals available on the general market. Under current law, certain provisions under Section 1491 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 have been interpreted to prevent public disclosure of existing RUP usage data if it would directly or indirectly reveal the identity of individual producers. The Pesticide Data Transparency Act strikes this restriction, allowing the data to be made available to the public.\n\n\"American families deserve to know when dangerous chemicals are sprayed in their communities,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"For more than 30 years, federal law has kept this data locked away from the very people living next to it. Government agencies already collect it. The public should be able to see it. This bill tears down the barrier to make sure the EPA cannot drag its feet.\"\n\nIn addition to lifting the restriction, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to report to Congress on the records and data previously barred from release and recommend how to make them public in a timely manner. The legislation also prevents the EPA from issuing rules or guidance which could block or significantly delay public disclosure.\n\nUnder the Pesticide Data Transparency Act, the bill would:\n\nStrike the provision of federal law currently interpreted as a barrier to government agencies from releasing pesticide data which could identify individual producers or the locations where pesticides were applied;\n\nRequire the EPA to report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works within 180 days on data previously barred from public release;\n\nDirect the EPA to include recommendations for compiling and publicly disclosing the data in a timely manner; and\n\nProhibit the EPA from issuing, implementing, or enforcing any regulation, guidance document, or interpretive rule which could prevent or significantly delay public disclosure.\n\nThis bill builds on Rep. Mace's ongoing work to bring accountability and transparency to pesticide use, including the Pesticide Harm Accountability Act and the SOUND Pesticide Research Act.\n\nSEE BILL TEXT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-tannousis-carr-demand-raise-age-reform-nycha-security-improvements", "Malliotakis, Tannousis, Carr Demand Raise the Age Reform, NYCHA Security Improvements Following Berry Houses Assault", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicole Malliotakis", "M000317", "malliotakis.house.gov", "malliotakis", "https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(STATEN ISLAND, NY) \u2014 Following the horrific rape of a delivery woman at the Berry Houses on Staten Island, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined Assemblyman Michael Tannousis and New York City Councilman David Carr in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State legislature to fix the Raise the Age law. The lawmakers also urged the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to immediately install the security cameras, a CCTV system, and additional lighting that Malliotakis secured $1 million in federal funding for.\n\nAccording to police, a 37-year-old woman making a delivery was attacked, struck with a firearm and raped near the development earlier this month. A 14-year-old has since been arrested and charged with rape, assault, sexual abuse, criminal possession of a firearm and other offenses.\n\nEnacted in 2017, New York's Raise the Age law ended the automatic prosecution of 16- and 17-year-olds as adults, with felony cases generally beginning in a special Youth Part and many eligible for transfer to Family Court. The lawmakers are calling for a review of the state's juvenile justice laws to ensure serious violent offenses, particularly those involving firearms and sexual assault, are appropriately addressed and do not go before Family Court judges. In this case, the Family Court Judge set bail at $30,000 despite the District Attorney requesting $150,000.\n\n\u201cThis horrific crime underscores the need for Albany to revisit Raise the Age and ensure young offenders accused of serious violent crimes are held accountable. This case should be in Criminal Court before a Criminal Judge, not before a Family Court Judge appointed by soft-on-crime Bill de Blasio. I\u2019m calling on Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature to strengthen these laws, while also urging NYCHA to immediately use the $1 million I secured to install security cameras and improve lighting at Berry Houses. The victim deserves justice, and residents deserve to feel safe in their own neighborhood,\u201d said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.\n\n\u201cThis horrifying case is yet another example of why New York\u2019s approach to juvenile justice reforms and public safety demands serious scrutiny. Albany Democrats championed Raise the Age and other policies that expanded the circumstances in which young criminals are handled through the specialized Youth Part of Supreme Court or Family Court. This has allowed these perpetrators to live in a world where committing some of the most heinous crimes imaginable will not mandate them to face the traditional adult criminal justice system. When an individual is accused of a monstrous act like this, our justice system must have the tools to protect the public and ensure that criminals face severe consequences. Staten Islanders deserve to feel safe in their own community, and we cannot allow policies enacted by Albany Democrats to embolden dangerous criminals. At the same time, the $1 million in federal funding secured by Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis for CCTV security upgrades at the Berry Houses must see immediate expedited installation. Those cameras, planned for building lobbies, exteriors, and elevators can provide residents and law enforcement with an important public safety tool that has proven to be more necessary than ever before,\" said Assemblyman Michael Tannousis.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://mcclain.house.gov/2026/9/chairwoman-mcclain-condemns-senate-democrats-vote-against-ratepayer-protection-act", "Chairwoman McClain Condemns Senate Democrats\u2019 Vote Against Ratepayer Protection Act", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Lisa C. McClain", "M001136", "mcclain.house.gov", "mcclain", "https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, from advancing.\n\n\u201cFamilies should not be forced to subsidize massive new power demands they did not create,\u201d Chairwoman McClain said. \u201cThis bill would have protected ratepayers in Michigan and nationwide while allowing America to keep building, innovating, and leading the world in AI. Instead, Senate Democrats chose obstruction and left hardworking Americans exposed to higher costs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThat is the wrong choice. Washington should be protecting families from unnecessary price hikes, not standing in the way of commonsense reforms that keep more money in their pockets. Democrats can make all the excuses they want, but today they stood in the way of lower costs for the American people.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-celebrates-groundbreaking-500-million-investment-virginias", "Rep. John McGuire Celebrates Groundbreaking of $500 Million Investment in Virginia's Fifth District", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HURT, VA \u2014 On Tuesday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) celebrated the groundbreaking of Avio USA's newest manufacturing facility in Hurt,Virginia. The 860,000 square-foot facility in the town's Multimodal Park will bring over 1,000 jobs to the district, producing solid-propellant rocket motors for defense, tactile propulsion, missile systems, and space sectors.\n\n\u201cEnsuring our country remains the strongest nation on earth means we must invest in our munitions production capacity and the Arsenal of Freedom,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). \u201cThis investment in the Fifth District not only brings well-paying jobs to our community but gives the United States military another reliable solid rocket motor supply base to put weapons on target when needed. I was honored to join Avio USA in celebrating their groundbreaking, and I look forward to working together to ensure America\u2019s continued strength.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://mikejohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2940", "Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The \u2018Affordability\u2019 Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Mike Johnson", "J000299", "mikejohnson.house.gov", "mikejohnson", "https://mikejohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 This week\u2019s editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats \u201caffordability\u201d agenda given their long track record of raising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and health care while in power.\n\n\u201cSo what are Democrats now proposing to improve affordability? More of the same policies\u2014more spending on welfare and \u201caffordable\u201d housing, more green-energy subsidies, more healthcare regulation and higher minimum wages nationwide,\u201d the Editorial Board wrote.\n\nRead the full WSJ Editorial here or below:\n\nThe \u2018Affordability\u2019 Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding\n\nFrom healthcare to housing to energy, their policies have made life more expensive.\n\nWall Street Journal\n\nEditorial Board\n\nSeptember 29, 2026\n\nDemocrats are trying to capitalize on voter frustration with inflation by running on \u201caffordability.\u201d Fair enough, but then let\u2019s look at their record in power on the cost of living and what they propose if they win. Affordable by whom is the question.\n\nOne basic measure is inflation, which captures the overall price level. The consumer price index increased on average 5% a year during the Biden Presidency, versus 1.9% during the first Trump term and 2.9% so far during the second.\n\nBoth parties contributed to the initial burst of inflation during the Biden years with their spending splurge in late 2020. But Democrats in March 2021 fueled the fire with their $1.9 trillion spending blitz, largely for transfer payments and for states and localities. The Federal Reserve made the mistake of accommodating the spending binge. Yet as inflation heated up in 2021, Democrats urged the central bank not to raise interest rates.\n\nThe Biden team also relaxed mortgage underwriting standards, which enabled borrowers to qualify for bigger mortgages and turbocharged the surge in home prices. Housing prices rose 5.3% a year on average during the Biden years, compared to 2.7% during the first Trump term and 3.7% so far in the second.\n\nPrices initially shot up more in Sun Belt areas during the pandemic owing to a demand shock from population migration. But as housing supply caught up, prices have stabilized in these markets. By contrast, home prices and rents are now growing fastest in the Northeast, West Coast and areas of the Midwest where local zoning regulations and burdensome permitting make it harder to build. Rent control and \u201cjust cause\u201d eviction laws in progressive cities also deter new housing.\n\nOver the last year, housing prices have grown significantly faster in metro areas like Boston (4.4%), New York City (4.4%), Minneapolis (3.7%) and Los Angeles (3.4%) than Dallas (1.9%), Atlanta (1.4%), Houston (0.3%) and Tampa (-0.6%).\n\nIt costs on average about 2.8 times as much to build an apartment in California as in Texas, according to the RAND Corp. Some \u201caffordable\u201d housing projects in the Golden State cost more than $1 million per unit to build. One reason is state and local prevailing wage mandates, which Democrats want to require for all projects that benefit from federal funds.\n\nDemocrats also want to raise the $7.25 an hour federal minimum wage to $15 or higher. Most Democratic-run states already impose minimum wages of at least $15 an hour, so this would mainly slam states with lower wage mandates, many of which have contested Senate races this year like Texas, Iowa and New Hampshire (all $7.25) and Ohio ($11). Businesses pass on higher wage costs to consumers to the extent they can.\n\nGasoline prices have shot up amid the war in Iran. But the inflation-adjusted average of $3.43 a gallon across the second Trump term is still lower than the $3.89 average in the Biden years. The average was $3.27 in the first Trump term, as the nearby chart shows.\n\nRecall how the Biden Administration tried to restrict oil and gas production by cancelling leases in Alaska\u2019s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, banning new offshore drilling in much of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coasts, and pausing leases on federal lands. The result: Higher prices.\n\nOr consider the climate-policy utopia of California, where gasoline costs $6.37 a gallon and diesel $8.40. The state\u2019s cap-and-tax program, low carbon fuel standard and hefty fuel taxes have driven up fuel prices and spurred refineries to shut down. Democrats now talk less about climate than during the Biden years, but their goal of banishing fossil fuels persists.\n\nDemocrats blame President Trump and data centers for rising electricity costs, but rates have generally increased with inflation since the pandemic. The exception is Democratic-led states along the coasts, which have forced fossil-fuel and nuclear plants to shut down prematurely and tried to replace them with more expensive renewables like offshore wind and batteries.\n\nThe average residential retail electricity rates in California (33.6 cents a kilowatt hour), Massachusetts (30.5 cents), New York (29.9), Rhode Island (28.3) and New Jersey (25.2) are about double that of most Republican-led states like Florida (15 cents), Nebraska (13.8), Tennessee (13.7) and Utah (13.1).\n\nSo what are Democrats now proposing to improve affordability? More of the same policies\u2014more spending on welfare and \u201caffordable\u201d housing, more green-energy subsidies, more healthcare regulation and higher minimum wages nationwide.\n\nDemocrats claimed the Affordable Care Act would reduce healthcare costs. But that law\u2019s command-and-control regulations drove industry consolidation and pushed up prices instead. Premiums for employer plans have roughly doubled since 2010, rising at about twice the rate of inflation.\n\nAs for tariffs, Joe Biden vowed in the 2020 campaign to repeal Mr. Trump\u2019s first term border taxes but never did. You can\u2019t believe Democrats will do so now, especially given that labor unions support many of the tariffs. Democrats also want to raise taxes on business, which would flow to consumers in higher prices.\n\nAmericans may choose to vote for Democrats to send a message to President Trump, but expecting daily life to become more affordable under their policies is indulging hope over expensive experience.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2922", "Rep. Moran: At Saronic's Port Alpha Groundbreaking, America Begins Rebuilding Its Shipbuilding Power", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Nathaniel Moran", "M001224", "moran.house.gov", "nathanielmoran", "https://moran.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This morning, Rep. Moran (TX-01) joined Vice President JD Vance, Governor Greg Abbott, and Saronic leadership to break ground on Port Alpha, a $3.2 billion shipyard investment expected to create more than 10,000 jobs over the next decade.\n\nWatch Rep. Moran's remarks here.\n\nOn Saronic's Port Alpha investment:\n\n\u201cWe produce less than one-tenth of one percent of all global shipbuilding while China dominates more than 50 percent. That is unacceptable,\u201d Rep. Moran said. \u201cBut China's dominance ends today with Saronic and Port Alpha.\u201d\n\nOn the American Shipyard Investment Act:\n\nRep. Moran pointed to his American Shipyard Investment Act, introduced this year in the House Ways and Means Committee with Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16), as a tool to accelerate projects like Port Alpha. The bill would create a 25 percent investment tax credit for the construction of shipyards and related components and equipment, rising to 35 percent for investments made in opportunity zones \u2014 including sites like Brownsville.\n\n\u201cThe message of this bill is simple: you are doing your part for the national security of America, we in Congress should do our part,\u201d Rep. Moran said.\n\nOn America's renewed strength at sea:\n\nRep. Moran invoked the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt's Great White Fleet, noting that American strength at sea has long been tied to national security and global standing, and that Port Alpha represents the next chapter of that legacy.\n\n\u201cLet freedom ring all over the world because of it,\u201d Rep. Moran said.\n\nFull remarks as delivered are available here.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405842", "Griffith Announces $350,000 Veterans Affairs Grant to Ninth District\u2019s Mountain Valor", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "H. Morgan Griffith", "G000568", "morgangriffith.house.gov", "morgangriffith", "https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Mountain Valor Veteran Services, based in Floyd, Virginia, a grant for $350,000. The funding supports community-based suicide prevention services for veterans and their families.\n\nIn response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cAs a lawmaker who authored a letter of support for this Mountain Valor grant, I understand the lifeline that the organization provides for Southwest Virginia veterans.\n\n\u201cThis Veterans Affairs grant for $350,000 helps Mountain Valor support our local veteran community with critical services and resources.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nAccording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant program expands suicide prevention efforts beyond clinical settings to address health care challenges.\n\nCongressman Griffith has attended Mountain Valor Fest in Floyd County and has staff participate in the event.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405843", "Griffith Announces $100,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "H. Morgan Griffith", "G000568", "morgangriffith.house.gov", "morgangriffith", "https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports research into antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture pathogens. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cAntimicrobial resistant pathogens are germs that develop to the point where medicine cannot kill the germ. Accordingly, these pathogens can harm marine aquaculture, an industry that generates billions of dollars for the U.S. economy.\n\n\u201cThis grant for $100,000 helps Virginia Tech contribute to American aquaculture health and sciences.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nAs a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.\n\nCongressman Griffith has held hearings related to the public health threats posed by antimicrobial resistance.\n\nThis project will be administered by faculty of the Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology department at Virginia Tech.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405844", "Griffith Celebrates Trump Trade Wins for American Coal", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "H. Morgan Griffith", "G000568", "morgangriffith.house.gov", "morgangriffith", "https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently announced new trade deals with China that will result in the purchase of millions of metric tons of American coal. This announcement came following trade negotiations between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C.\n\nBefore the two leaders met in DC, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped lead a Congressional letter urging President Trump to prioritize the interests of American coal.\n\nIn response to President Trump\u2019s announcement, Congressman Griffith released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI applaud President Trump for prioritizing increased U.S. coal purchases by China in recent trade negotiations. As an advocate for Southwest Virginia coal mining, I support President Trump\u2019s negotiating tactics to have China purchase more American coal. This move will help generate economic growth, protect coal jobs and provide certainty for coal operators.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nIn February 2026, Congressman Griffith attended a White House event touting Beautiful Clean Coal.\n\nIn August 2026, Congressman Griffith urged Virginia Governor Spanberger to protect Wise County\u2019s Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center in the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger.\n\nCongressman Griffith is Co-Chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus.\n\nIn April 2025, Congressman Griffith attended a White House event where President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting the American coal industry.\n\nLater in 2025, Congressman Griffith voted to codify one of these executive measures to reestablish the National Coal Council.\n\nIn May 2025, Congressman Griffith celebrated the Department of Energy\u2019s announcement to designate metallurgical coal as a critical material.\n\nIn June 2025, Congressman Griffith penned an op-ed on federal policies that can help bolster America\u2019s electric grid.\n\nAccording to a 2024 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 15.5 million short tons of coal are used for steel production in the U.S. every year.\n\nCoal continues to play an essential role in meeting domestic energy demands. During Winter Storm Fern this year, a 31% jump in coal generation helped the electric grid meet peak demand. For PJM Interconnection, which serves Virginia and 12 other states, coal accounted for a major portion of the energy generation mix.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/brigadier-general-andrea-gayle-bennett-lynn-announced-winner-2026-peter-j-gomes", "Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett of Lynn Announced as Winner of 2026 Peter J. Gomes Service Award", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Seth Moulton", "M001196", "moulton.house.gov", "moulton", "https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "SALEM, MA \u2014 Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett of Lynn was honored last night as the winner of the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Congressman Seth Moulton presented the award at a ceremony in Salem, where five honorees in total were also recognized for their remarkable contributions to their communities.\n\nThe Peter J. Gomes Service Award recognizes the volunteer work and community contributions of constituents across Massachusetts\u2019 6th District. It\u2019s named after the late Reverend Professor Peter Gomes, who was a Christian minister that served for nearly 40 years at The Memorial Church of Harvard University. Reverend Gomes was a mentor and friend to Congressman Moulton, ultimately inspiring him to serve in the Marines and later to run for Congress.\n\nBrigadier General Gayle-Bennett serves as the Adjutant for Lynn-Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Chapter #64, continuing her dedication to veterans across the district following her post-retirement promotion to Brigadier General by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She works tirelessly on the front lines of veteran care by connecting local heroes with essential housing, food resources, and peer support networks. By spearheading community events and building robust outreach programs, she actively combats isolation and improves the daily quality of life for disabled veterans.\n\n\"Brigadier General Gayle-Bennett embodies the very best of our community and the spirit of service that Reverend Gomes taught us to uphold,\" said Congressman Seth Moulton. \"Her tireless work advocating for our veterans, ensuring they have housing, food, and a strong network of support, is a powerful reminder of what true dedication to community looks like. It is an honor to present her with this year's Gomes Service Award and to celebrate her impact on Lynn and across the Sixth District.\"\n\nInformation about each of the other 2026 honorees can be found here. More information about the Gomes Service Award can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-secures-over-1-million-san-miguel-emergency-operations-center", "Rep. Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel  Emergency Operations Center", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jimmy Panetta", "P000613", "panetta.house.gov", "panetta", "https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Panetta highlights critical federal funding to\n\ncoordinate emergency response and keep San Miguel residents safe.\n\nTo watch his remarks, click HERE or on the above photo.\n\nFor additional photos and b-roll, click HERE.\n\nSan Miguel, CA \u2013 United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that he secured $1,034,487 in federal funding for the San Miguel Fire Department to construct an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The Community Project Funding, provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s Emergency Operations Center Grant Program, will fund the EOC portion of a new multiuse public-safety facility adjacent to the existing fire station. The facility will provide emergency services and law enforcement agencies with the dedicated space, technology, and resources needed to coordinate responses to large-scale emergencies.\n\nRep. Panetta was joined at the press conference by San Miguel Fire Chief Scott Young, Assemblymember Dawn Addis, and local law enforcement representatives.\n\n\u201cWhen disasters strike, it\u2019s an all-hands-on-deck reaction by our firefighters and law enforcement officers at every level. That\u2019s why coordination, communication, and integration are important for the success of that type of unified response,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cEmergency Operations Centers can act as a central nervous system for our community during major disasters. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to have secured more than $1 million in federal funding for an Emergency Operations Center to be located at a new firehouse in San Miguel. This investment will give local first responders the dedicated space and resources they need to better react, communicate, and keep our community safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith San Miguel\u2019s continued growth comes the responsibility of enhancing our emergency response services, facilities, and equipment. The proposed fire station expansion is a critical step in preparing San Miguel for the future. The San Miguel community is truly grateful for this support and for the recognition of the need to invest in emergency services, public safety, and community resilience. This funding will help place San Miguel Fire on the path forward, allowing us to better serve the needs of our community, our county, and our state with reliable emergency services well into the foreseeable future,\u201d said Fire Chief Young.\n\n\u201cAs wildfires continue to increase in intensity and winter storms become more aggressive across the Central Coast, a local Emergency Operations Center will give the San Miguel Fire Department the tools and coordination capacity it needs to respond to complex emergencies, from fires and flooding to severe storms and earthquakes. I am proud to support this project and thank Congressman Jimmy Panetta for the critical investment in the resilience of our San Miguel neighbors,\u201d said Assemblymember Addis.\n\nLocated in northern San Luis Obispo County, San Miguel currently lacks a dedicated facility for coordinating a large-scale emergency response. The new multiuse building will strengthen the community\u2019s ability to prepare for and respond to natural or human-caused disasters. When the EOC is not activated, it will provide shared space for emergency services and law enforcement agencies serving the region.\n\nDuring an emergency, the EOC will serve as a central hub for deploying resources, securing additional personnel and equipment, sharing information among responding agencies, and communicating with the media and public.\n\nWhile local agencies can manage most incidents within their own jurisdictions, larger and more complex emergencies often require a multi-jurisdictional response. A dedicated EOC will allow San Miguel\u2019s first responders to work more effectively with North County law enforcement, CAL FIRE, the California Highway Patrol, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff\u2019s Office, and other county, regional, state, and federal partners.\n\nPrimarily staffed by dedicated volunteers, the San Miguel Fire Department serves a population of just over 3,000 residents. This investment will help ensure that the department\u2019s emergency-response capabilities continue to grow alongside the community.\n\nThis funding adds to the millions of dollars Rep. Panetta has secured for emergency services across California\u2019s 19th Congressional District, including $500,000 for the design and construction of a fire and emergency services training facility in Paso Robles, $1 million for a new fire engine and equipment for the Templeton Fire Department, and $935,000 for a new fire engine for the Cambria Fire Department.\n\nFor additional photos and b-roll, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3047", "Pfluger Introduces Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "TX", "August Pfluger", "P000048", "pfluger.house.gov", "pfluger", "https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act (RAIRA) to stop bad actors from exploiting AI and strengthen American national security. This is first-of-its-kind legislation that creates federally funded research competitions to strengthen AI defenses and reveal how AI systems make decisions.\n\n\"As AI becomes more deeply woven into our economy and our national defense, we cannot afford to leave it vulnerable to those who would exploit it. Adversaries are already looking for ways to manipulate these systems, and we must stay ahead of them. The Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act puts American ingenuity to work on making AI more transparent, more predictable, and more resistant to attacks,\" said Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11).\n\nRAIRA would create two national competitions, run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), that would reward advanced research in two core areas of AI security: AI interpretability and adversarial robustness. AI interpretability focuses on making AI decisions more transparent and predictable, while adversarial robustness seeks to strengthen AI systems against malicious manipulation. By investing $10 million in this program over the next five years, this legislation would provide some of the first significant federal funding dedicated to foundational AI security science, encouraging further innovation across the industry, universities, and independent researchers working on these issues.\n\nRAIRA has received support from outside organizations, including Americans for Responsible Innovation:\n\n\"AI models are being deployed into some of our country\u2019s most vulnerable systems while we still do not fully understand how they arrive at their decisions. This means that a future incident could cause a devastating rippling effect throughout our agencies,\" said Brad Carson, President of Americans for Responsible Innovation. \"By investing in new talent to broaden the field of assurance and interpretability research, this bill will help us get ahead of crises before they occur.\"", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3049", "Pfluger's Bill to Deliver Medicaid Accountability Included in Fraud-Fighting Legislative Package", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "TX", "August Pfluger", "P000048", "pfluger.house.gov", "pfluger", "https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which would require each state Medicaid program to designate an individual as the person primarily responsible for fiscal duties associated with the state\u2019s Medicaid state plan or waiver. The official in charge would be responsible for ensuring that the state establishes appropriate policies, procedures, monitoring systems, and corrective actions to carry out these responsibilities.\n\nThe Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility Act would make the designated individual accountable for processing claims accurately and on time, preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments, reporting expenditures accurately to HHS, and maintaining strong financial controls. This ensures taxpayer dollars are protected, and Medicaid spending follows federal requirements.\n\n\"Every dollar lost to fraud, waste, and improper payments is a dollar taken from patients who depend on Medicaid and from the taxpayers who fund it. My legislation puts a single, accountable official in charge of Medicaid claims processing, payment integrity, financial reporting, and internal controls in each state. This is a commonsense step to protect Medicaid for the Americans it was meant to serve,\" said Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11).", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswomen-luz-rivas-veronica-escobar-lead-45-colleagues-demanding-ice", "Congresswomen Luz Rivas, Veronica Escobar Lead 45 Colleagues in Demanding ICE Restore Transparency in Detainee Locator System", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Luz M. Rivas", "R000620", "rivas.house.gov", "rivas", "https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LOS ANGELES \u2013 Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led 45 of their colleagues in urging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director David Venturella to restore detainee details to the Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS). The Members\u2019 letter comes after a disturbing report from the Associated Press revealed that ICE began removing individuals with final orders of removal from ODLS. ODLS allows family members, legal representatives, and members of the public to locate individuals detained by ICE.\n\n\u201cThis is a wholly unprecedented move by the United States government to impede both access and legal representation for people in federal custody,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cWe urge ICE to restore ODLS location information for all individuals with final removal orders who remain in ICE custody and to provide Congress with the justification underlying this change. The federal government should not be denying any individual access to legal counsel or shielding their whereabouts from loved ones.\u201d\n\nICE has not publicly announced this change in policy and has not communicated to detainees\u2019 families or legal representation where detainees are currently held who have disappeared from ODLS.\n\nThe Members continued: \u201cThe consequences of this change extend beyond public transparency. Immigration attorneys have reported losing track of clients after they disappeared from ODLS, while family members are uncertain whether their loved ones were transferred to another facility or removed from the United States completely. We urge ICE to rescind this policy immediately and restore ODLS location information for all individuals with final orders of removal who remain in ICE custody. ICE should ensure that detainees remain locatable to their families and legal representatives instead of trying to hide these individuals\u2019 whereabouts.\u201d\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found here.\n\nThe Members\u2019 letter is signed by Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Judy Chu (CA-28), Gilbert Cisneros (CA-31), Luis Correa (CA-46), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Lois Frankel (Fl-22), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), John Garamendi (CA-08), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Henry Johnson (GA-04), William Keating (MA-09), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Eleanor Norton (DC-At Large), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), Pat Ryan (NY-18), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Darren Soto (FL-09), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Norma Torres (CA-35), Derek Tran (CA-45), Gabe Vasquez (NM-2), Veasy Marc (TX-33), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-7), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-15), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24).\n\nBackground:\n\nOn September 21, 2026, the Associated Press reported that ICE began removing individuals with final orders of removal from ODLS on September 15, 2026. This change in policy was not publicly announced, and was not communicated to detainees\u2019 families or legal representation. The Washington Post also reported that ICE\u2019s new policy bars immigration officials from sharing information with their attorneys or relatives by phone.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/jacobs-castro-dean-beyer-casar-escobar-to-introduce-sanctions-on-drivers-of-settlement-expansion", "Jacobs, Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Sara Jacobs", "J000305", "sarajacobs.house.gov", "sarajacobs", "https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced legislation to impose sanctions on individuals and entities building or expanding settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The Stop the Settlements Act would stop the construction of new settlements or expansion of existing Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank and Gaza through the use of sanctions and a prohibition on the importation of goods made in these settlements and outposts. Stopping the construction of new settlements or expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza would protect Palestinians from dispossession of their land and help create a pathway to peace, where both Israelis and Palestinians are able to fully exercise their right to self-determination.\n\n\u201cPushing Palestinians out of their homes and off their land in Gaza and the West Bank is one of the greatest obstacles to a lasting pathway to peace,\u201d said Congresswoman Jacobs. \u201cAs long as the U.S. stands idly by, we\u2019re knowingly supporting Israel\u2019s coordinated strategy to consolidate Israeli control and prevent Palestinian statehood. We have another choice: use our tools and leverage to help make peace and security for Israelis, Palestinians, and everyone in the region a reality. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to co-lead the Stop the Settlements Act, which would require the President to sanction individuals and entities that build or expand settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. This is a reasonable and necessary step to uphold international law, protect civilians, de-escalate violence, and preserve the possibility of lasting peace, security, and stability.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder Netanyahu\u2019s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that\u2019s ripping Palestinians from their land,\u201d said Congressman Castro. \u201cThe record expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank continues to be one of the greatest impediments to peace. Democrats must face this with urgency\u2014act now or watch the prospect of Palestinian self-determination slip away forever. Congress should and can be using every tool we have available, including sanctions. The Stop the Settlements Act gives any person or company looking to take Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza a choice: pursue settlements or do business with the United States. The American people have seen the reality on the ground in the West Bank and Gaza, and expect their elected officials to take action. In the coming months and in the next Congress, I will push for the conditions under which security and a lasting peace is possible.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe continued construction of Israeli settlements and staking of new outposts in the West Bank and Gaza is a violation of international law. They\u2019re also part of a deliberate, expressed strategy by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his allies to geographically isolate Palestinian communities, block the possibility of a contiguous state, and prevent the Palestinian people from being able to exercise their rights to self-determination,\u201d said Rep. Dean. \u201cSettler organizations and people who illegally push onto Palestinian land, harassing \u2014 and even killing legal residents \u2014 are actively undermining the peace process and prolonging the current violence. These settlers fund their activities in part through the sale of goods abroad, which this legislation would prohibit, while also authorizing sanctions on some of the worst offenders of international law. It is time that the United States joined our allies \u2014 such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada \u2014 in taking action to help preserve dignity and self-determination for the Palestinian people, which is essential for progress toward peace.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe continued expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories illustrates the contempt Israel\u2019s government has for international law and longstanding U.S. policy,\u201d said Rep. Beyer. \u201cBy accelerating this campaign of violence and theft, particularly in the E1 corridor bordering East Jerusalem, the Israeli government is making clear its intent to fatally undermine the viability of a future Palestinian state. The U.S. cannot and should not accept this explicit effort of illegal territorial expansion, which would make a negotiated resolution to this intractable conflict forever out of reach. This legislation puts teeth on what has been clear U.S. policy for decades and sends a strong message that we will not tolerate the illegal settlement movement any longer.\u201d\n\n\u201cSettlement expansion displaces Palestinians, violates international law, and prevents peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike,\u201d said Congressman Casar. \u201cThe Stop the Settlements Act would prohibit the construction and expansion of settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. Congress must work toward lasting peace in the region by ending the occupation and genocide.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nSince December 2022, the Israeli government has approved over 100 new settlements in the West Bank, and Israeli settlers have established almost 200 additional outposts. In comparison, only six settlements were approved in the previous three decades. In recent years, senior Israeli officials have openly called for the re-establishment of settlements in Gaza.\n\nThese settlements, built on Palestinian land, are one of the biggest impediments to peace and to Palestinian self-determination.\n\nThe Stop the Settlements Act would address the unprecedented growth of settlements by sanctioning any foreign entity or individual that engages with activity for the establishment of new Israeli settlements or outposts in the West Bank or Gaza, including developing infrastructure, construction the settlement area known as E1, or facilitating Israeli civilians onto settlements. The bill would also put a ban on imports of settlements goods. This would mirror and complement efforts currently being taken by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Canada, the Netherlands, and Spain.\n\nIf enacted, the legislation would lead to essentially a defacto settlement freeze with no new settlement construction in the West Bank, while also giving the President the authority to begin going after some of the most problematic and destabilizing settlements and outposts in the West Bank.\n\nThe Stop the Settlements Act has gained support from stakeholders with the shared goal of stopping settlement expansion and ensuring Palestinian self-determination and security for Israel:\n\nJeremy Ben-Ami, President, J Street: \u201cAfter more than 50 years of Israel disregarding American and other international warnings to stop expanding settlements, it is time for action. We are grateful to Congressman Castro and the other cosponsors for sending a clear signal that Israeli efforts to prevent a Palestinian state will be met with material consequences.\u201d\n\nMargaret DeReus, Executive Director of IMEU Policy Project: \u201cThe US government has enabled Israeli settlement expansion for too long without any meaningful repercussions to the detriment of Palestinian lives, including Palestinian Americans that live in Palestine. One of the first things the Trump administration did was reverse previous sanctions, and while they continue to turn a blind eye, this bill would impose real consequences on those who support or engage in settlement expansion, in line with international law and our closest allies. This would include banning anyone from importing any goods produced in any Israeli settlement or outpost. We thank Congressman Castro for being a leader in the fight to protect basic Palestinian rights.\u201d\n\nHadar Susskind, President and CEO, New Jewish Narrative: \u201cThis bill fills a crucial void. The Trump administration has failed to take action that would stop the Israeli government from executing its reckless agenda of land grabs and annexation. Now Congress has the opportunity to step up and close that gap. This is what real American leadership looks like.\u201d\n\nThis bill is also endorsed by American Committee for Middle East Rights; A New Policy; Center for International Policy; Friends Committee on National Legislation; Refugees International; Win Without War.\n\nCo-sponsors of the bill include: Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Derek Tran (CA-45), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Sean Casten (IL-06), Emily Randall (WA-06), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03).\n\nRead the full bill text and one-pager here and here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases/peters-applauds-senate-permitting-package-touts-his-priorities-to-speed-up-clean-energy-and-lower-costs", "Peters Applauds Senate Permitting Package, Touts His Priorities to Speed Up Clean Energy and Lower Costs", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Scott H. Peters", "P000608", "scottpeters.house.gov", "scottpeters", "https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after the Senate unveiled its bipartisan permitting package, which includes the language of several bills Rep. Peters has championed over multiple sessions of Congress:\n\n\u201cThe bipartisan Senate package released today is a great step toward fixing our broken permitting system. We can't meet our surging energy demand, lower greenhouse gas emissions, or outcompete countries like China if it takes decades to build what we need. A permitting reform agreement with this much support from Republicans and Democrats should pass this Congress.\n\n\u201cI'm glad the text from the Senate is finally public so everyone can dig into the details and tell us what adjustments or clarifications are needed. Profound change is never easy, but today\u2019s problems require it. We have a broad coalition that needs this agreement to be enacted into law. American builders, investors, labor groups, climate activists, and taxpayers want Congress to act, and fixing our old and slow permitting system will require all of us to speak up and pitch in.\n\n\u201cI'm especially encouraged to see so many of my priorities included. I've spent years calling for America to build critical infrastructure faster. My bills that are included in the package will increase energy supply, build more transmission, and make sure the backlog of clean energy projects get built with no more delays.\u201d\n\nIncluded in the package was language from several major bipartisan bills led by Rep. Peters, including:\n\nThe SPEED and Reliability Act, which significantly streamlines the siting and permitting of critical national-interest electric transmission lines. Faster approvals to build more lines would lower costs for consumers and prevent blackouts.\n\nThe CERTAIN Act, which accelerates energy and infrastructure projects by enforcing strict application timelines and stops administrations from canceling permits that were already legally approved. The bill has been supported by nearly 40 organizations representing the people who build, power, and maintain America's infrastructure.\n\nThe CLEAR Act, which speeds the review process for large energy infrastructure projects and establishes clear rules for stalled transmission projects, giving developers and local stakeholders the certainty to plan and giving ratepayers relief from rising costs.\n\nThe BIG WIRES Act, which directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to better coordinate construction of an interregional transmission system, minimizing haphazard, patchwork grid upgrades.\n\nThe ePermit Act, which digitizes the U.S. permitting process, reducing processing times for all federal permits, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews.\n\nSince coming to Congress, Rep. Peters has led some of the largest bipartisan efforts in Congress to streamline the federal permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects. Last week, he urged the Senate to finalize a package this month and to push forward with bipartisan language.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sherman-statement-fema-funding-los-angeles-wildfire-disaster-aid", "Sherman Statement on FEMA Funding for Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster Aid Program", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Brad Sherman", "S000344", "sherman.house.gov", "sherman", "https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "PALISADES, CA \u2014 Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement after FEMA announced funding to continue California\u2019s Disaster Case Management Program for survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires:\n\n\u201cPleased to see that FEMA is paying California the money it owes to the state for providing caseworkers for fire victims through September 30. It is now time for FEMA to approve and fund keeping this program open at least through May of next year. Losing one\u2019s home in a horrendous fire is extremely difficult on families. Working through the morass of governmental and insurance issues without a caseworker would be horrendous for many families.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://simon.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-simon-announced-new-co-chair-congressional-caucus-black-women", "Congresswoman Simon Announced as New Co-Chair of The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Lateefah Simon", "S001231", "simon.house.gov", "simon", "https://simon.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) recently announced that Congresswomen Lateefah Simon (CA-12), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), and Shontel Brown (OH-11) will take up the mantle as the new Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls (CCBWG) in the 120th Congress.\n\nDespite more than 430 registered Congressional caucuses and Member organizations in 2016, until the creation of the CCBWG, no group on Capitol Hill had sought to make Black women and girls a priority in policy debates. Inspired by the #SheWoke Committee, a collective of seven women leaders with a shared vision of advocacy, equity, and sisterhood; Reps. Clarke, Kelly, and Watson Coleman created the Caucus to advance policies that eliminate barriers and disparities experienced by Black women.\n\nWith Congresswomen Kelly and Watson Coleman departing at the conclusion of the 119th Congress, Congresswomen Simon, McIver, and Brown will take their place alongside Rep. Clarke.\n\n\"I am deeply honored to join the Caucus on Black Women and Girls as a Co-Chair next Congress and pick up the mantle from Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman, Yvette Clarke, and Robin Kelly,\" said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. \"I started my career working with young girls who were impacted by the criminal justice system, and I know intimately that in every aspect of life from school to the workplace \u2014 Black women and girls face unique opportunities and challenges. Congress can and should do more to ensure that our federal policies see and serve Black women and girls equally, and I look forward to working with my Co-Chairs on this caucus to advance these efforts. Thank you to Congresswomen Watson Coleman, Clarke, and Kelly for the pioneering work you have done to advocate for our girls in Congress \u2014 the fight continues.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m incredibly appreciative of the work Congresswomen Clarke and Kelly and I have accomplished over the last decade,\u201d said Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman. \u201cIt has truly been an honor and a privilege having them as partners as we did our best to help further cultivate a sisterhood here in Congress. Forming this caucus was already critical at the time, but its work and impact is exponentially more important today. And while we\u2019ve made great strides in representation over the years, there is much more to do in order to make our voices heard in every facet of our society and to ensure policies don\u2019t have an unintended negative impact on our communities. It feels like the last ten years have flown by, but it is indeed time. I am proud to pass the baton to Congresswomen LaMonica McIver, Lateefah Simon, and Shontel Brown \u2013 three outstanding women who have already demonstrated leadership by fighting for the right things and making sure Black women\u2019s voices are heard. I\u2019ll miss the Caucus, but I\u2019m fully confident that we\u2019re leaving it in great hands and that they will take it to the next level. America is primed for a better future when everyone has a seat at the table. Instead of waiting for a spot to open up, my sisters have brought their own chair.\u201d\n\n\"Over the last ten years, my co-chairs and I, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Yvette Clarke, have put our hearts into building this Caucus from the ground up to highlight both the extraordinary successes and the ongoing plight of Black women across America, ensuring our voices are heard and represented in Congress,\" said Representative Robin Kelly. \"It has been a true honor to lead alongside them. While leaving this leadership legacy is bittersweet, I am thrilled to welcome Reps. Shontel Brown, LaMonica McIver, and Lateefah Simon as the new co-chairs, alongside Representative Yvette Clarke. They each bring their own powerful vision, passion, and lived experiences to this work, and I know that the mantle we built together is in wonderful hands as they lead our Caucus into its next decade of progress.\"\n\n\"Words cannot fully express my gratitude to my fellow Black Women & Girls Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Robin Kelly, for their years of hard work, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to bringing greater attention to the systemic challenges facing Black women and girls and ensuring their voices are heard and represented in Congress,\" said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. \"While I am saddened to see my sisters depart, I am excited to welcome Reps. Shontel Brown, LaMonica McIver, and Lateefah Simon as the new Co-Chairs. I look forward to working alongside them as we pick up the mantle and continue fighting for the equity, opportunity, and justice our Black women and girls deserve, especially as this administration continues to target Black women in the workplace, threaten equitable access to healthcare, and undermine the support systems our communities rely on. The work continues, and I look forward to advancing this important mission with our new Co-Chairs.\"\n\n\"Black women and girls play a vital role in shaping politics and policy, bringing invaluable perspectives and experience to the table,\u201d said Representative Lamonica McIver. \u201cToo often, that contribution is undervalued and overlooked. We face barriers to entry, and barriers to success. Under the leadership of Reps. Watson Coleman, Kelly, and Clarke, this caucus has done the important work of amplifying our voices and confronting the systemic inequalities that silence us. I am humbled and excited to carry that legacy forward, and deeply grateful to the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls for what they have built. I am also grateful beyond words to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, who has been a light to me personally; my co-chairs and I will do all we can to carry on what she has built.\"\n\n\u201cI am honored to become the new Co-Chair of the Black Women and Girls Caucus,\u201d said Congresswoman Shontel Brown. \u201cAs a Black woman and a Black lawmaker, it is incredibly frustrating to watch the current administration weaponize policies designed to help the very communities they have locked out of the conversation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis Caucus has been critical in countering those efforts by shining a national spotlight on the issues that disproportionately impact our community. But our work has to be about more than defense. We have an opportunity to set a forward-looking agenda that expands opportunity, protects the rights of Black women and girls, and makes sure they have a real voice in shaping the policies that affect their lives. I am so grateful for the leadership of Reps. Clarke, Kelly and Watson Coleman in this Caucus, which has led to the advancement of long overdue legislation that supports Black women. From the Crown Act to the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, the Members have shown that they are fighters for meaningful change for our women and girls. The legacy that they leave behind is one that I am proud to carry forward.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402079", "The United States Space Academy Should Go to Idaho. Here\u2019s Why.", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Michael K. Simpson", "S001148", "simpson.house.gov", "simpson", "https://simpson.house.gov/news", "scraper", "This August, we both had the opportunity to join Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner in welcoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Idaho Falls.\n\nAdministrator Isaacman\u2019s visit was part of his nationwide effort to see firsthand the people and institutions that are shaping America\u2019s future in space. His stop in Idaho highlighted something we already know well \u2014 some of the nation\u2019s most consequential work in space is happening right here at home.\n\nThat is why Idaho should be part of the conversation about where the United States Space Academy takes shape.\n\nAmericans are explorers by nature, among the most adventurous the world has ever known. When President John F. Kennedy stood at Rice University and declared in his famous speech that \u201cwe would go to the moon, not because it was easy, but because it was hard,\u201d he united a country behind space exploration.\n\nGoing to the moon was never just about reaching another world. Instead, it generated economic activity and inventions, but more importantly, it brought us together as an opportunistic nation.\n\nToday, America faces another moment of opportunity.\n\nPresident Donald Trump\u2019s second term has been about American greatness and innovation. His recent executive order establishing the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy is a fantastic idea to cultivate the next generation\u2019s interest in space.\n\nThe EO recognizes the need to prepare the next generation of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and much more for the space domain.\n\nAs the Commission considers how and where to build this institution, the traditional aerospace centers will understandably be part of the discussion. Texas, Florida, and Alabama, among others, have a substantial reason to be the big dogs in the discussion.\n\nBut Idaho shouldn\u2019t be ruled out.\n\nThanks largely to INL, Idaho has expertise in space nuclear technology. Since the early 2000s, INL has assembled generators that were both fueled and tested at the Lab and are currently powering the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, the Pluto New Horizons, and the Perseverance Rover.\n\nResearch and development at INL is nothing like anything else in the universe, no pun intended. As the nation\u2019s center for nuclear energy research, INL powers exploration of the Solar System and does what people once thought was impossible.\n\nNASA and INL\u2019s longstanding partnership and continued development of nuclear technologies will power our future on Earth and beyond.\n\nIdaho also has the resources to prepare for the next generation of space leadership.\n\nBoise State University, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho are teaching students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics \u2014 all fields that can contribute to America\u2019s space workforce.\n\nOur educational institutions are building STEM pathways for students. These pathways can lead to long-term, successful careers. Some scientists and astronauts have already found opportunities to work, teach, and live in Idaho.\n\nOur goal is not to convince the Commission, Americans, or even Idahoans that the academy belongs in Idaho. Instead, our state offers several important connections to the future of space exploration, and we shouldn\u2019t rule out those contributions.\n\nWe have the experience and expertise that can power future missions. We also have the resources and environment where research can thrive.\n\nThe next chapter of space exploration will require talent from different parts of our great nation. Idaho is ready to help write it.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402081", "Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Michael K. Simpson", "S001148", "simpson.house.gov", "simpson", "https://simpson.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding of elective abortions. Congressman Simpson has long advocated against taxpayer-funded abortions and recently cosponsored three pro-life bills, reaffirming his commitment to protecting the unborn.\n\n\u201cThe Hyde Amendment has saved millions of precious American lives for fifty years,\u201d said Rep. Simpson. \u201cThere is no right in the Constitution to force me, or anyone else who believes that abortion is morally wrong, to take money from my pocket and fund abortions. I am unapologetically pro-life, and I will continue to support legislation that recognizes the sanctity of human life and supports mothers.\u201d\n\nDetails on the pro-life bills are below:\n\nH.R. 7 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Full Disclosure Act. This legislation permanently applies the Hyde principle to all federal funding and requires clear disclosure of abortion coverage in health plans.\n\nH.R. 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act. This legislation creates federal penalties for giving abortion drugs to a woman without her informed consent and strengthens protections against coercion and abuse.\n\nH.R. 685 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act. This legislation reinstates key safety standards for abortion drugs, prevents mail\u2011order abortion and future abortion drug approvals.\n\nCongressman Mike Simpson also signed a resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. The resolution celebrates the estimated 2.6 million lives the Hyde Amendment has saved since first enacted on September 30, 1976. It honors the enduring legacy of Rep. Hyde; recognizes the noble efforts of pro-life advocates, organizations, and Members of Congress who have worked to retain the Hyde Amendment in law for 5 decades; and reemphasizes the inherent dignity and worth of each unborn child. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ).", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://smucker.house.gov/media/press-releases/smuckers-bipartisan-claiming-age-clarity-act-heads-presidents-desk", "Smucker\u2019s Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Lloyd Smucker", "S001199", "smucker.house.gov", "smucker", "https://smucker.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) announced that his bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, H.R. 5284, has passed the Senate and is headed to the President\u2019s desk for signature.\n\nSmucker introduced the legislation with Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) to help Americans better understand how the timing of their decision to claim Social Security affects their monthly retirement benefit. The bill previously passed the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cAmericans who have worked their entire lives and earned Social Security benefits deserve clear, straightforward information as they make important decisions about their retirement,\u201d said Rep. Lloyd Smucker. \u201cThe Claiming Age Clarity Act replaces confusing government terminology with language that better explains how the age at which someone claims Social Security affects their monthly benefit. I\u2019m grateful that Republicans and Democrats came together to advance this commonsense reform, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cPassage of this bill is a victory for seniors and older workers, who will now be able to make more informed decisions about their retirement benefits,\u201d said Rep. Don Beyer. \u201cThe need for clarity on these issues gets more salient every year as Americans live longer and financial choices become more complex. I thank Rep. Smucker for his leadership on this legislation, and all those who supported the Claiming Age Clarity Act.\u201d\n\nThe Claiming Age Clarity Act would modernize terminology used by the Social Security Administration to better reflect how claiming age affects an individual\u2019s monthly benefit:\n\n\u201cEarly Eligibility Age\u201d would become \u201cMinimum Benefit Age\u201d \u2014 age 62, the earliest age at which an individual can begin receiving retirement benefits, with permanently lower monthly benefits than those received at standard benefit age.\n\n\u201cFull Retirement Age\u201d and \u201cNormal Retirement Age\u201d would become \u201cStandard Benefit Age\u201d \u2014 generally age 66 or 67, depending on an individual\u2019s birth year.\n\n\u201cDelayed Retirement Age\u201d would become \u201cMaximum Benefit Age\u201d \u2014 age 70, the latest age someone can begin receiving benefits. Electing to delay receiving benefits by a year increases an individual's benefits, up to a maximum of 24% more than the standard benefit.\n\nThe bipartisan legislation is supported by AARP, Bipartisan Policy Center Action, and AMAC Action.\n\nSens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-stansbury-jackson-and-mfume-introduce-bill-protect-smithsonian", "Reps. Stansbury, Jackson, and Mfume Introduce Bill to Protect the Smithsonian", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NM", "Melanie A. Stansbury", "S001218", "stansbury.house.gov", "stansbury", "https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Ranking Member of the DOGE Subcommittee, Rep. Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), and Rep. Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) introduced the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026, a bill to protect the independence of the Smithsonian Institution. This bill follows various attacks on the Smithsonian by the Trump Administration including two executive orders, reports, and demands to overhaul exhibits that the Administration claims promote a \u201cpolitical ideology\u201d and \u201cthinly veiled anti-Americanism.\"\n\n\u201cThe Smithsonian is one of our country\u2019s greatest cultural institutions. Its museums are the keepers of our story, in all of its complexity, triumphs, and challenges,\u201d said Rep. Stansbury. \u201cThe President and his allies don\u2019t get to decide who belongs and who doesn\u2019t and whose histories, cultures, and stories matter in this country. This is our history, our country, our Smithsonian, and it belongs to all of us\u2014the American people. This bill is to protect the independence of the Smithsonian and any attempts to try to rewrite our history or compromise its responsibility to tell the story of all Americans and to share our stories with the world.\u201d\n\n\"You cannot tell the story of America without telling the story of the South Side of Chicago, and you cannot tell that story honestly without telling the truth about race, struggle, and progress in this country,\u201d said Rep. Jonathan Jackson. \u201cThe Smithsonian keeps that truth for all of us. This Administration wants to decide which Americans get remembered and which get erased, but that is not their call to make. I am proud to co-lead this bill because our history is not theirs to rewrite, and the people I represent will not be forgotten.\"\n\n\"Our history has been under attack by Donald Trump for a year and a half now, and last week we learned that this administration intends to put up signs outside the Museum of American History to warn the public about the museum's own historians. I never thought I would see the day,\" said Rep. Kweisi Mfume. \"I am proud to stand with Congresswoman Stansbury and Congressman Jackson to co-lead this bill. No federal official, not the Vice President, and not the President himself, gets to walk into a Smithsonian museum and tell the historians what our history is allowed to say. These museums do not belong to one man, and they do not belong to one party. They belong to the American people.\"\n\n\u201cAmericans value museums as trusted, independent sources of information, and regardless of political affiliation, they have made it overwhelmingly clear that they do not support museum censorship,\u201d said Devon Akmon, Chair of the Board of the American Alliance of Museums. \u201cProtecting the Smithsonian\u2019s scholarly independence honors that public trust and affirms a principle fundamental to all museums: scholarship and interpretation must be guided by evidence, expertise, and professional standards, not political influence.\u201d\n\n\"The people who work at the Smithsonian\u2019s history museums are ordinary people\u2014people from many backgrounds and perspectives. They love history; they bring their own families to enjoy the museums on weekends; they work hard as employees and public servants. And they do that work with integrity-- as historians, curators, educators, conservators, and in many other roles through which they bring knowledge to the American people,\" said Dr. Sarah Weicksel, Executive Director of the American Historical Association.\"When people walk through the doors of the Smithsonian, they are inspired, surprised, excited, moved to tears, by the artifacts and the stories they find there. Preserving the Smithsonian\u2019s independence ensures that visitors can continue to learn from the entirety of the American story and that it continues to be one of the United States\u2019 most beloved institutions.\"\n\n\u201cThe Smithsonian Institution must be allowed to continue operating free from partisan pressure and in accordance with scholarly and museum best practices,\u201d said John Dichtl, President and CEO of the American Association for State and Local History.\u201cOur country\u2019s cultural crown jewel, the Smithsonian helps millions of Americans connect and learn about our shared history, while also serving as a vital model for the nation\u2019s 21,000 history organizations. We urge Congress to act quickly to defend the Smithsonian and the public\u2019s access to a whole and honest story of America\u2019s past.\"\n\nPresident Trump has signed two executive orders directly attacking the Smithsonian Institution\u2019s independence since taking office. Signed in March 2025, the first Executive Order titled \u201cRestoring Trust and Sanity to American History\u201d directs Vice President JD Vance and other Cabinet members to eliminate exhibits, programs, and budgets that they believe portrays American history in a manner the Administration disagrees with.\n\nThe second Executive Order, titled \u201cRestoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution,\u201d signed in July 2026, ordered the placement of signage and warnings critical of the National Museum of American History, alleging that its exhibits present \u201cinaccurate and biased\u201d information. This executive order followed the Administration releasing reports critical of the Smithsonian for allegedly promoting a partisan perspective of American history.\n\nThe Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026 is endorsed by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).\n\nYou can watch a full recording of the presser on the introduction of the bill here. You can read the full text of the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases/strong-meets-national-weather-service-advocates-next-generation-radar-north", "Strong meets with National Weather Service, Advocates for Next Generation Radar in North Alabama", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Dale W. Strong", "S001220", "strong.house.gov", "strong", "https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Representative Dale W. Strong, Vice Chair of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, met with the National Weather Service (NWS) Director Ken Graham to discuss the agency\u2019s plans to modernize the weather radar system that serves North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.\n\n\u201cAs a first responder, I know firsthand how critical accurate and timely weather forecasting are to keeping our communities safe. In North Alabama, that means making sure our forecasters and emergency personnel have the reliable radar coverage and data they need to warn families when dangerous weather occurs,\u201d said Strong. \u201cAs the Hytop radar in Jackson County continues to age, it is imperative that we work toward delivering on the next generation of radar system that will serve our region. I will continue working to ensure we have reliable, timely coverage for our communities across North Alabama.\u201d\n\nThe two also discussed the Weather Forecast Office's essential role in Huntsville and the importance of coordination between the NWS and emergency management officials during severe weather events.\n\nBackground: Earlier this year, during an Appropriations Oversight hearing, Representative Strong pushed for answers on NWS\u2019 plans to replace the decades-old weather radar system in Hytop, Alabama, that serves as a lifeline for hazardous weather warnings across North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.\n\nH.R. 8845, the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill, includes increased funding for the National Weather Service to protect Americans from severe weather and eliminate radar gaps. Specifically, the bill includes $25 million to support the continued development, acquisition, integration, and implementation of the Radar Next Program, which will modernize and ultimately replace the NEXRAD network.\n\nH.R. 8845 passed the Appropriations Committee on May 13, 2026. It now awaits further consideration by the full House of Representatives.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://stutzman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stutzman-introduces-legislation-prohibiting-federal-governments-creation", "REP. STUTZMAN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT\u2019S CREATION OF A VEHICLE FINGERPRINTING DATABASE FROM FLOCK CAMERAS", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Marlin A. Stutzman", "S001188", "stutzman.house.gov", "stutzman", "https://stutzman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Flock itself admits their cameras can pick up on personal characteristics, including car decals and bumper stickers, allowing an individual\u2019s identity to be linked to a license plate and their last captured location. Without clear restrictions, automated license plate readers (ALPRs), including Flock Cameras, risk turning local communities into an extension of federal government surveillance.\n\nTo prevent this surveillance from falling into the hands of bad government actors, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) introduced the Don\u2019t Spy on Me Act. His legislation will prohibit federal agencies from establishing or maintaining vehicle fingerprinting databases that link an individual or entity, or a vehicle\u2019s license plate, to identifying information about the vehicle or its movements. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for individuals and entities whose information is unlawfully included in such a database.\n\nThe Don\u2019t Spy on Me Act is co-sponsored by Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (MD-01) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10).\n\n\u201cThe creation of a vehicle fingerprinting database linking Americans' identities to their license plate numbers is ripe for abuse by government actors,\u201d said Congressman Stutzman. \u201cWith the increased use of ALPRs in local communities, there\u2019s a high risk that a system intended for public safety turns into a mechanism for unconstitutional government surveillance. My bill will stop this surveillance in its tracks, prohibiting federal agencies from creating unknown databases tracking who you are and where you\u2019ve been.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmericans\u2019 freedom from a surveillance state is being threatened at every turn. This Act will block a serious impending intrusion into our liberty by Flock cameras,\u201d said Congressman Harris.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-presses-faa-and-dot-address-persistent-airplane-noise-around-jfk-and", "Suozzi Presses FAA and DOT to Address Persistent Airplane Noise Around JFK and LGA in New Letter", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Thomas R. Suozzi", "S001201", "suozzi.house.gov", "suozzi", "https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013Congressman Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) last night sent a follow up letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford urging immediate action to reduce persistent airplane noise affecting communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. This letter follows a response Congressman Suozzi received regarding his April 2026 letter to Secretary Duffy, Administrator Bedford, and Regional Administrator Kennington-Gardiner requesting a reduction in airplane noise surrounding both airports. The response failed to adequately address the problem for residents living under flight paths from both airports.\n\n\u201cI appreciate the FAA\u2019s response and willingness to engage, but the problem has not been fixed,\u201d said Congressman Suozzi. \u201cAirplane noise isn\u2019t just an annoyance, it\u2019s a real quality-of-life and public health issue, and my constituents deserve relief. I am again asking the Federal Aviation Administration to do more to reduce airplane noise and protect the quality of life of families in my district. This is a serious issue, and I will not stop pressing the FAA until they bring meaningful relief to my constituents.\u201d\n\nSince coming to Congress in 2017, Congressman Suozzi has made reducing airplane noise a priority, working with federal officials, airlines, and local stakeholders to maintain consistent pressure on the FAA to substantively address noise issues. Congressman Suozzi serves as Vice Chair of the bipartisan congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, where he recently led a bipartisan letter demanding a reduction in airplane noise ahead of the summer months.\n\nRead Suozzi\u2019s full letter here and below.\n\nDear Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford,\n\nThank you for your response to my April 6, 2026, letter regarding aircraft noise surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). I appreciate the FAA\u2019s efforts to address this ongoing issue with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey airports, airlines, and our communities. Since receiving your response, I have continued tracking aircraft noise complaints and hearing directly from my constituents to determine whether conditions have improved. They have not!\n\nMy constituents are increasingly frustrated. Aircraft noise remains a major quality-of-life concern. Research has linked aircraft noise to sleep disturbance, stress, cardiovascular disease, and poorer learning outcomes in children. This is not just an annoyance, and these grievances are not isolated. It affects the health, well-being, sleep quality, and daily lives of citizens under these flight paths.\n\nI have three specific requests:\n\nRequire arrivals using JFK Runway 22L and 22R to remain at 3,000 feet until they are within 15 miles of the airport at all times. I appreciate the FAA\u2019s decision to begin keeping arrivals into JFK Runways 22L and 22R at or above 3,000 feet until they are within 15 miles of the airport during \u201cnighttime hours\u201d, when conditions allow. But this does not go far enough. In 2018, I brokered a deal with the FAA to do exactly this all day, not only at night. The FAA must honor this agreement and explain why the 3,000-foot procedure is now only being applied during the night. Constituents continue to report a decline in their quality of life and repeated low-flying planes over their neighborhoods. Constituents deserve relief from persistent aircraft noise at all hours of the day, not just at night.\n\nStricter oversight of air traffic rotation of runways 22L and 22R every eight hours when conditions permit.This can help communities under the 22L/22R flight path from shouldering noise pollution constantly, but stricter oversight is needed to ensure these procedures are consistently followed. I respectfully request the FAA provide information on how often this strategy is deployed, and what alternative solutions the FAA considers minimizing noise when airport volume does not allow for runway rotation.\n\nMinimize the use of the TNNIS climb. I also appreciate the FAA\u2019s efforts to minimize use of the TNNIS departure procedure between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. This is a productive step, yet just as residents under JFK flight paths experience noise at all hours, the problem does not end at 8:00 a.m. Residents in Queens are awake, working, going to school, and living their daily lives. In fact, flight activity around JFK and LGA remains substantial throughout the day; the busiest period being afternoon hours when residents are spending time with their families, and simply trying to enjoy their homes and communities. The FAA must consider how to reduce use of the TNNIS climb beyond these early morning hours. I welcome a discussion to understand any barriers the FAA faces.\n\nThere is no single solution to airplane noise. Safety, weather, traffic, and airport operations must always be considered, but these challenges cannot become an excuse for inaction. Residents have dealt with persistent aircraft noise for far too long, and they are rightfully asking when they will see results. Continued delays in addressing this issue only prolong the burden on these communities and undermine Congress\u2019s efforts to address aviation noise. The FAA must move beyond monitoring the problem. It must take action and follow through on the commitments it has made to our communities. My constituents deserve meaningful relief.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-241000-for-university-of-akron-vision-research", "Rep. Sykes Announces $241,000 For University of Akron Vision Research", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Emilia Strong Sykes", "S001223", "sykes.house.gov", "sykes", "https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "AKRON, OH \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the University of Akron has received a $241,455 federal grant from the National Eye Institute, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to support research into how cells in the retina communicate. The three-year award, which runs from September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2029, is a Research Enhancement Award for a project titled \u201cSynaptic Architecture and Bidirectional Signaling of Retinal Horizontal and Dopaminergic Circuits.\u201d\n\n\u201cNortheast Ohio is home to researchers who are exploring important questions about the human body, and this federal investment will help the University of Akron continue to be a leader in research,\u201d said Congresswoman Sykes. \u201cVision research leads to better ways to understand, prevent, and treat eye disease, and it gives students hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in science and medicine.\u201d\n\n\u201cDr. Renna's project will provide a detailed map of the neural connections that enable visual adaptation and circadian regulation, two processes central to human health and quality of life,\u201d said Suzanne B. Bausch, PhD, Vice President, Research & Business Engagement. \u201cWe are excited to see University of Akron researchers contributing critical knowledge that will enhance our understanding of the visual system while also informing future approaches to retinal disease and dysfunction.\u201d\n\nThe project will examine the structure and signaling of horizontal cells and dopaminergic circuits in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Horizontal cells help the retina sharpen contrast and adjust to changing light, while dopamine-releasing cells help the eye shift between dim and bright conditions. By studying how these cells signal to one another in both directions, the research aims to improve understanding of how the retina processes visual information and how that process can break down in eye disease. The award will also provide hands-on research training for University of Akron students.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/tenney-concludes-three-day-law-enforcement-roundtable-series-public-safety", "Tenney Concludes Three-Day Law Enforcement Roundtable Series on Public Safety Challenges Facing NY-24 Communities", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Claudia Tenney", "T000478", "tenney.house.gov", "tenney", "https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Oswego, NY \u2014 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) concluded a three-day series of law enforcement roundtables across New York\u2019s 24th Congressional District, bringing together sheriffs, police chiefs, prosecutors, probation officials, and other local leaders to discuss the challenges facing law enforcement and the policies affecting public safety in their communities.\n\nAcross stops in Albion, Canandaigua, and Lyons, Tenney heard directly from local officials about the impact of state policies on their work, challenges facing local departments, and the resources and support law enforcement needs to keep New Yorkers safe.\n\nWestern New York Roundtable \u2013 Albion\n\nOn Monday, September 28, Tenney kicked off the series in Albion, where law enforcement leaders discussed public safety challenges facing Western New York and the impact of state policies on local departments.\n\nJoining the discussion were Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke, Orleans County District Attorney Susan Howard, Orleans County Probation Director Sarah Osborne, Wayne County Sheriff Rob Milby, Batavia Police Chief Christopher Camp, Genesee County Sheriff Joe Graff, and other local law enforcement officials.\n\nFinger Lakes Roundtable \u2013 Canandaigua\n\nOn Tuesday, September 29, Tenney continued the series in Canandaigua, where participants discussed policies coming out of Albany, challenges officers and prosecutors face in enforcing the law and holding offenders accountable, and the tools local departments need to serve their communities.\n\nParticipants included Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione, Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci, and additional local law enforcement officials.\n\nEastern NY-24 Roundtable \u2013 Lyons\n\nTenney concluded the series on Wednesday, September 30, in Lyons, bringing together law enforcement officials from the eastern portion of NY-24 to discuss challenges facing their departments and ways the federal government can support local public safety efforts.\n\nThe roundtable included Wayne County Undersheriff Tammy Ryndock, Wayne County Chief Deputy Joe Croft, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan, Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, Macedon Police Chief Adam Husk, Clyde Police Officer in Charge Aaron DiSanto, and additional local law enforcement officials.\n\n\u201cOur sheriffs, police officers, prosecutors, and other law enforcement professionals understand the public safety challenges facing our communities because they confront them every day,\u201d said Congresswoman Tenney. \u201cOver three days and across NY-24, I heard directly from the men and women responsible for keeping our communities safe about the obstacles they face, the impact of policies coming out of Albany, and what they need to do their jobs effectively. Their experience should help shape public safety policy. I will continue working in Congress to ensure local law enforcement has the tools, resources, and support they need, and Albany should be listening to the people confronting these challenges on the ground.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/tokuda-recognizes-hawaiian-history-month-calls-out-trumps-attacks", "Tokuda Recognizes Hawaiian History Month, Calls Out Trump\u2019s Attacks", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Jill N. Tokuda", "T000487", "tokuda.house.gov", "tokuda", "https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1&", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), joined by Representative Ed Case (HI-01), introduced a resolution supporting the designation of September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and reaffirming the Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono introduced a similar resolution in the Senate.\n\n\u201cHonoring Hawaiian History Month is not just about honoring the past, but protecting what generations of Native Hawaiian leaders, historians, scholars, and artists fought so hard to preserve and perpetuate,\u201d said Rep. Tokuda. \u201cToday, the Trump administration is targeting the very programs and institutions that sustain Hawaiian history, culture, and education. Congress must stand firm in protecting these vital resources and upholding our trust obligations to the Native Hawaiian Community.\u201d\n\nThe \u201cHawaiian History Month\u201d resolution recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians, including efforts to revitalize \u02bb\u014dlelo Hawai\u02bbi, cultural traditions, and \u02bb\u0101ina stewardship practices. It also highlights key federal programs that support Native Hawaiian museums, libraries, artists, cultural practitioners, and community organizations. The resolution directly points to recent Trump administration actions that threaten those programs, including proposed cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts.\n\nThe full text of the House resolution is available here.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases/dan-bieu-derek-tran-dong-bao-tro-du-luat-bao-ve-thu-nhap-tu-tien-tip-ho-tro", "D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek Tr\u1ea7n \u0111\u1ed3ng b\u1ea3o tr\u1ee3 d\u1ef1 lu\u1eadt b\u1ea3o v\u1ec7 thu nh\u1eadp t\u1eeb ti\u1ec1n tip, h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Derek Tran", "T000491", "tran.house.gov", "tran", "https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek Tr\u1ea7n \u0111\u1ed3ng b\u1ea3o tr\u1ee3 d\u1ef1 lu\u1eadt b\u1ea3o v\u1ec7 thu nh\u1eadp t\u1eeb ti\u1ec1n tip, h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5\nWednesday, September 30, 2026\nWASHINGTON, DC\n\u2013 D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Li\u00ean Bang Derek Tr\u1ea7n (CA-45) \u0111\u1ed3ng b\u1ea3o tr\u1ee3\nH.R.1314\n, D\u1ef1 Lu\u1eadt B\u1ea3o V\u1ec7 v\u00e0 H\u1ed7 Tr\u1ee3 Thu Nh\u1eadp T\u1eeb Ti\u1ec1n Tip (TIPS Act), cho ph\u00e9p ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng trong ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c kh\u1ea5u tr\u1eeb ti\u1ec1n tip khi khai thu\u1ebf. D\u1ef1 lu\u1eadt s\u1ebd n\u00e2ng m\u1ee9c thu nh\u1eadp g\u1ed9p \u0111i\u1ec1u ch\u1ec9nh t\u1ed1i \u0111a \u0111\u1ec3 ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 \u0111\u1ee7 \u0111i\u1ec1u ki\u1ec7n h\u01b0\u1edfng kho\u1ea3n kh\u1ea5u tr\u1eeb n\u00e0y t\u1eeb $25,000 l\u00ean $112,500, \u0111\u1ed3ng th\u1eddi \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng thay \u0111\u1ed5i n\u00e0y l\u00e2u d\u00e0i cho ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 kh\u1eafp to\u00e0n qu\u1ed1c.\n\u201cTrong l\u00fac gi\u00e1 c\u1ea3 t\u0103ng v\u1ecdt do cu\u1ed9c chi\u1ebfn thi\u1ebfu th\u1eadn tr\u1ecdng c\u1ee7a T\u1ed5ng Th\u1ed1ng Trump t\u1ea1i Iran v\u00e0 c\u00e1c ch\u00ednh s\u00e1ch thu\u1ebf quan thi\u1ebfu tr\u00e1ch nhi\u1ec7m, c\u00e1c gia \u0111\u00ecnh lao \u0111\u1ed9ng \u0111ang ph\u1ea3i ch\u1ecbu \u00e1p l\u1ef1c r\u1ea5t l\u1edbn khi ch\u1eadt v\u1eadt trang tr\u1ea3i cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng. \u0110\u1ed1i v\u1edbi ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5, ti\u1ec1n tip l\u00e0 ngu\u1ed3n thu nh\u1eadp thi\u1ebft y\u1ebfu \u0111\u1ec3 lo b\u1eefa \u0103n, chi tr\u1ea3 c\u00e1c kho\u1ea3n sinh ho\u1ea1t h\u1eb1ng ng\u00e0y v\u00e0 ch\u0103m lo cho gia \u0111\u00ecnh. T\u00f4i t\u1ef1 h\u00e0o \u0111\u1ed3ng b\u1ea3o tr\u1ee3 D\u1ef1 Lu\u1eadt TIPS v\u00ec s\u1ebd mang l\u1ea1i l\u1ee3i \u00edch kinh t\u1ebf thi\u1ebft th\u1ef1c cho ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 v\u00e0 gia \u0111\u00ecnh h\u1ecd t\u1ea1i Nam California \u2013 gi\u00fap h\u1ecd gi\u1eef l\u1ea1i nhi\u1ec1u ti\u1ec1n h\u01a1n v\u00e0 gi\u00fap h\u1ecd \u1ed5n \u0111\u1ecbnh t\u00e0i ch\u00ednh l\u00e2u d\u00e0i,\u201d D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek Tr\u1ea7n cho bi\u1ebft.\nD\u1ef1 Lu\u1eadt TIPS \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng cho ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng trong c\u00e1c ng\u00e0nh th\u1ea9m m\u1ef9, kh\u00e1ch s\u1ea1n, \u0103n u\u1ed1ng, d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 \u0111\u1eadu xe v\u00e0 v\u1ec7 sinh, qua \u0111\u00f3 mang l\u1ea1i l\u1ee3i \u00edch cho g\u1ea7n 70,000 ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 t\u1ea1i \u0110\u1ecba H\u1ea1t 45 c\u1ee7a California. D\u1ef1 lu\u1eadt \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Steven Horsford (NV-04) gi\u1edbi thi\u1ec7u t\u1ea1i Qu\u1ed1c H\u1ed9i kh\u00f3a 119. Kh\u00e1c v\u1edbi \u0111i\u1ec1u kho\u1ea3n trong H.R. 1 \u2013 c\u00f2n \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c g\u1ecdi l\u00e0 \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d \u2013 d\u1ef1 lu\u1eadt n\u00e0y s\u1ebd duy tr\u00ec l\u00e2u d\u00e0i m\u1ee9c kh\u1ea5u tr\u1eeb thu\u1ebf cao h\u01a1n d\u00e0nh cho ng\u01b0\u1eddi lao \u0111\u1ed9ng ng\u00e0nh d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5, thay v\u00ec \u0111\u1ec3 ch\u00ednh s\u00e1ch h\u1ebft hi\u1ec7u l\u1ef1c v\u00e0o cu\u1ed1i n\u0103m 2028.\nD\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek Tr\u1ea7n ti\u1ebfp t\u1ee5c t\u1eadp trung gi\u1ea3i quy\u1ebft cu\u1ed9c kh\u1ee7ng ho\u1ea3ng chi ph\u00ed sinh ho\u1ea1t v\u00e0 kh\u00f4ng ng\u1eebng \u1ee7ng h\u1ed9 c\u00e1c d\u1ef1 lu\u1eadt nh\u1eb1m gi\u1ea3m chi ph\u00ed cho c\u00e1c gia \u0111\u00ecnh lao \u0111\u1ed9ng:\nV\u00e0o Th\u00e1ng N\u0103m, 2026, D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek c\u00f9ng c\u00e1c th\u00e0nh vi\u00ean c\u1ee7a Lowering Costs Caucus\ng\u1eedi th\u01b0 k\u00eau g\u1ecdi ch\u00ednh quy\u1ec1n T\u1ed5ng Th\u1ed1ng Trump\nc\u00f3 bi\u1ec7n ph\u00e1p gi\u1ea3i quy\u1ebft t\u00ecnh tr\u1ea1ng gi\u00e1 n\u0103ng l\u01b0\u1ee3ng t\u0103ng v\u1ecdt.\nV\u00e0o Th\u00e1ng B\u1ea3y, 2025, D\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek gi\u1edbi thi\u1ec7u\nD\u1ef1 Lu\u1eadt Gi\u1ea3m Thu\u1ebf Th\u1ef1c Ph\u1ea9m Tr\u1ebb Em\n, nh\u1eb1m mi\u1ec5n thu\u1ebf quan \u0111\u1ed1i v\u1edbi c\u00e1c s\u1ea3n ph\u1ea9m thi\u1ebft y\u1ebfu ph\u1ee5c v\u1ee5 vi\u1ec7c nu\u00f4i tr\u1ebb nh\u1ecf, nh\u01b0 s\u1eefa c\u00f4ng th\u1ee9c, gh\u1ebf \u0103n cho tr\u1ebb em v\u00e0 b\u00ecnh s\u1eefa, qua \u0111\u00f3 gi\u00fap gi\u1ea3m chi ph\u00ed cho c\u00e1c b\u1eadc ph\u1ee5 huynh lao \u0111\u1ed9ng.\nD\u00e2n Bi\u1ec3u Derek c\u0169ng \u0111\u1ed3ng b\u1ea3o tr\u1ee3\nD\u1ef1 Lu\u1eadt C\u1ea3i Thi\u1ec7n T\u00edn D\u1ee5ng Nh\u00e0 \u1ede Gi\u00e1 Ph\u1ea3i Ch\u0103ng\n, nh\u1eb1m h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 t\u00e0i ch\u00ednh cho vi\u1ec7c x\u00e2y d\u1ef1ng th\u00eam nh\u00e0 \u1edf nhi\u1ec1u c\u0103n, v\u00e0\nD\u1ef1 Lu\u1eadt T\u00edn D\u1ee5ng Thu\u1ebf Cho Ng\u01b0\u1eddi Mua Nh\u00e0 L\u1ea7n \u0110\u1ea7u\n, thi\u1ebft l\u1eadp kho\u1ea3n t\u00edn d\u1ee5ng thu\u1ebf c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 ho\u00e0n l\u1ea1i d\u00e0nh cho ng\u01b0\u1eddi mua nh\u00e0 l\u1ea7n \u0111\u1ea7u.\n###\nIssues\n:\nEconomy & Small Business\nWashington DC Office\n1127 Longworth House Office Building\nWashington,\nDC\n20515\nPhone:\n(202) 225-2415\nCypress District Office\n6803 International Ave., Suite 100\nCypress,\nCA\n90630\nPhone:\n(714) 960-6483", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-derek-tran-lawmakers-urge-california-accept-10-million-federal", "Representative Derek Tran, Lawmakers Urge California to Accept  $10 Million in Federal Funding for Orange County Veterans Cemetery", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Derek Tran", "T000491", "tran.house.gov", "tran", "https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined Rep. Lou Correa and a bipartisan group of lawmakers this week to send a letter urging Governor Gavin Newsom to ensure the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) accepts $10 million in federal funding offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon. Representatives Lou Correa, Ken Calvert, Young Kim, Mike Levin, and Dave Min, alongside State Senator Thomas J. Umberg and Assemblymembers Sharon Quirk-Silva and Avelino Valencia, joined Tran in signing the letter.\n\n\u201cAfter more than a decade of work, we are closer than ever to fulfilling our promise to Orange County\u2019s veterans and their families,\u201d said the lawmakers. \u201cWe should not allow $10 million in federal funding secured for this purpose to be left on the table.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter HERE.\n\nOn July 27, 2021, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved $20 million for site development for a veterans\u2019 cemetery at Gypsum Canyon, designating more than 200 acres of county-owned land near the 91 Freeway and 241 Toll Road for a public cemetery and a separate veterans\u2019 cemetery. Combined state and local funding for the veterans\u2019 cemetery construction now totals $50 million, including $25 million from prior state budgets and an additional $5 million allocated in the 2024 State Budget Act. The funding allocated has yet to be accepted by the California Department of Veterans Affairs.\n\nAn Army veteran and a member of the powerful House Armed Services Committee, Representative Tran is dedicated to expanding protections and benefits for veterans:\n\nIn July 2025, Representative Tran led a letter with Representative Correa to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging federal support for the construction of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon.\n\nRep. Tran\u2019s first piece of legislation, the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, supports the livelihoods of veterans who were wrongfully removed from their civil service positions and allows them to continue serving their country as part of the federal workforce.\n\nRepresentative Tran introduced the bipartisan Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act to allow veterans the option to receive G.I. Bill information and benefits through electronic messages, reducing unnecessary paperwork and increasing accessibility.\n\nRepresentative Tran also introduced the Carlton H. Ingram Veterans\u2019 Benefits Protection Actto protect veterans\u2019 disability benefits from a change at the Department of Veterans Affairs that would have cut benefits for veterans who rely on medication to manage their disabilities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://vandrew.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2101", "Congressman Van Drew Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Jefferson Van Drew", "V000133", "vandrew.house.gov", "vandrew", "https://vandrew.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Congressman Van Drew released the following message:\n\n\"No child should have to spend their childhood fighting cancer. But every day, children and families across the country are facing treatments, hospital stays, and uncertainty that most of us can hardly imagine,\" said Congressman Van Drew. \"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to recognize those kids and the families who are right there beside them. It is also a reminder that we have to keep supporting the research, treatments, and doctors working to give these children the best possible chance. To every child fighting cancer, and every parent, sibling, and loved one going through it with them, we are thinking about you and praying for you. And we are going to keep supporting the doctors, researchers, and families doing everything they can to beat this disease.\"", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://vandrew.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2102", "Congressman Van Drew Applauds President Trump's Executive Order Addressing Alpha-gal Syndrome", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Jefferson Van Drew", "V000133", "vandrew.house.gov", "vandrew", "https://vandrew.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew applauded President Trump's executive order addressing alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that can cause serious reactions to certain foods, medicines, and other products containing mammal-derived ingredients. The order includes efforts to improve treatment options and explore clearer labeling for food and drug products that may contain alpha-gal.\n\n\"Alpha-gal is something I have been working on for a long time because I have heard directly from people who have to think about it every single day,\" said Congressman Van Drew. \"They have to constantly worry about what is in their food, what is in their medicine, and whether something they use could cause a serious reaction. President Trump's executive order is a very important step because it focuses on two of the biggest things I have been pushing for: better treatment options and clearer labeling.\n\n\"My Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act would formally add alpha-gal to the list of major food allergens under federal law so people have clearer information about when it may be present in the products they use. Now, with the administration also directing federal agencies to explore labeling for food and drug products and look at potential treatments, we have real momentum behind this issue. I am going to keep working to build on that and move my bill forward so people living with alpha-gal have the protections and treatment options they deserve.\"", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://wassermanschultz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3538", "Wasserman Schultz Conducts Surprise Miramar ICE Facility Inspection Following Whistleblower Report", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "FL", "Debbie Wasserman Schultz", "W000797", "wassermanschultz.house.gov", "wassermanschultz", "https://wassermanschultz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "\u201cThe conditions we documented during my last surprise inspection got ICE\u2019s attention, so they did their best over the last week to clean things up. Oversight and public pressure work, and we need more of it in our state and across the country,\u201d said Wasserman Schultz. \u201cIt\u2019s clear that the push from the Trump administration to round up as many people as possible has caused this facility, and others, to become overwhelmed. They simply don\u2019t have the capacity to hold this many people humanely, and most of them are law-abiding immigrants who just came here for a better life.\u201d\n\nMiramar, FL \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) made an unannounced visit to conduct oversight at the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Center in Miramar, FL. This was Wasserman Schultz\u2019s second visit to the facility, after a previous inspection uncovered overcrowding, unhygienic conditions, and illegal detention of individuals for days or weeks on end, prompting Democrats on the House Oversight Committee to open an investigation into the facility\u2019s dangerous and unlawful practices.\n\nClick here for video of the press conference and Wasserman Schultz entering the facility.\n\nThe surprise inspection follows whistleblower disclosures detailing horrific conditions in the Miramar facility, including a pregnant woman being detained for three weeks, detainees brushing their teeth outside with water from a hose attached to a jug, lack of proper access to medication or hygiene products, and other abuses. Detainees have been cuffed and chained overnight, forced to use overflowing porta-potties, and denied access to medical care despite more than two dozen emergency calls, including a detainee throwing up blood.\n\n\u201cThe conditions we documented during my last surprise inspection got ICE\u2019s attention, so they did their best over the last week to clean things up. Oversight and public pressure work, and we need more of it in our state and across the country,\u201d said Wasserman Schultz. \u201cIt\u2019s clear that the push from the Trump administration to round up as many people as possible has caused this facility, and others, to become overwhelmed. They simply don\u2019t have the capacity to hold this many people humanely, and most of them are law-abiding immigrants who just came here for a better life.\u201d\n\nWasserman Schultz described the improvements she saw in the facility\u2019s operations as proof that oversight of ICE detention centers remains crucial. People were being processed quicker compared to her first inspection, leading to less overcrowding in the Miramar facility, approximately 20 people per holding room.\n\nBut there is still no consistent policy regarding showers or changes of clothes for individuals detained at the facility. Additionally, Wasserman Schultz saw broken sinks, floors covered in filth, and overflowing dumpsters. There is no medical unit, and Wasserman Schultz saw a woman with a leg injury. Wasserman Schultz also reported that two detainees told her in Spanish that they had been there for six days \u2013 much longer than the 12 hours permitted after a federal court order barred ICE from holding immigrants for three days or longer in temporary processing facilities.\n\n####\n\nRelated News", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=14406", "Chairman Babin Leads Texas Delegation in Push to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Texas", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Brian Babin", "B001291", "babin.house.gov", "babin", "https://babin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, led members of the Texas congressional delegation in a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy endorsing Texas\u2019s forthcoming proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy.\n\n\u201cTexas has been at the center of America\u2019s space story for more than six decades, and we are leading the way into its next chapter. From NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in my district, home to Mission Control and our nation\u2019s astronaut corps, to the cutting-edge commercial space companies developing the technologies of tomorrow, Texas brings together the experience, infrastructure, talent, and innovation that continue to move America forward. As Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I am committed to ensuring the United States wins this new space race and remains the undisputed global leader in exploration and discovery. The United States Space Academy will help prepare the next generation to advance that mission, enhance our space defense capabilities, and protect the homeland. Texas has an unmatched foundation on which to build this landmark institution,\u201d said Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36).\n\n\u201cFor more than 60 years, Texas has been at the heart of America\u2019s space program, and President Trump has made American leadership in space a priority. With Johnson Space Center and a thriving space industry already here, it\u2019s only right that the academy carrying the President\u2019s vision forward calls Texas home. I urge the Commission to make it official so the state that helped put Americans on the Moon can train the people who will take us back,\u201d said Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14).\n\n\"For over 60 years, when American astronauts need to reach home base, they make the same call: \u2018Houston\u2019. Today, Texas is home to Mission Control, the astronaut corps, more than 148,000 aerospace professionals, and the companies and universities leading the next era of space innovation \u2014 as well as a robust military presence. The next generation of future space leaders should train alongside people who not only built our nation\u2019s space legacy but are currently building its future,\u201d said Rep. Michael Cloud (TX-27).\n\n\u201cTexas has led the way in space for generations. From Mission Control in Houston to the innovators and engineers building the future of exploration across our state, no place is better positioned to train the next generation of American space leaders. I urge President Trump to make Texas the home of the new Space Academy, where students can learn alongside the people and industries that are already taking America to the Moon and beyond,\u201d said Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11).\n\n\u201cTexas has been a leader in space innovation for generations, and today our state is at the forefront of the next era of space exploration and national security. With a growing space economy, world-class research and industry, and a deep connection to the nation\u2019s space legacy, Texas is a natural home for the U.S. Space Academy and the next generation of space leaders,\u201d said Rep. John Carter (TX-31).\n\n\"There is no other state in the nation that makes more sense than Texas to be the home of the future Space Academy to educate and train our next astronauts, engineers, flight controllers, and innovators to ensure America dominates in space exploration and colonization. The confluence of existing resources we already have on hand from Johnson Space Center, commercial space enterprises, world class universities, and 60 years of human space flight experience is in the DNA of Texas which would allow a Space Academy to start quickly and excel immediately in this most important endeavor,\" said Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24).\n\n\u201cTexas has spent decades investing billions in future exploration of space through both private and public partnerships. The Academy belongs where investments have been made and federal expertise are already working side by side. I'm proud to join Chairman Babin, and my Texas colleagues in advocating for our state to host the U.S. Space Academy,\u201d said Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01).\n\n\u201cAmerican leadership in space will depend on more than the rockets we build. It will depend on the Americans we train to operate, innovate, and defend our interests in the final frontier. Texas helped put Americans on the Moon, and Texas should help train the generation that takes us back. With NASA, the Space Force, world-class universities, and a thriving commercial space industry, Texas already has the people, infrastructure, and expertise needed to make the United States Space Academy a success. Texas is the natural home for this mission,\u201d said Rep. Keith Self (TX-03).\n\n\"Texas has the infrastructure, expertise, and passion to train the next generation of American space leaders. Bringing the United States Space Academy home to Texas will ensure our future astronauts, scientists, and engineers continue to lead the world in space exploration,\u201d said Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15).\n\nThe letter is signed by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Cornyn (R-TX) and Reps. Michael Cloud (TX-27), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Keith Self (TX-03), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Randy Weber (TX-14), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Troy Nehls (TX-22), John Carter (TX-31), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Roger Williams (TX-25), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Chip Roy (TX-21), August Pfluger (TX-11), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), and Brandon Gill (TX-26).", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["http://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5228", "Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth\u2019s Unjustified Iran War", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "PA", "Chrissy Houlahan", "H001085", "houlahan.house.gov", "houlahan", "https://houlahan.house.gov/news/rss.aspx", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined a bipartisan Congressional embark led by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to visit the sailors of the USS Lincoln as they traveled home from the Middle East to the ship\u2019s San Diego base.\n\nSailors on this deployment spent a record-breaking 321 days at sea, and 200 of those days without a single stop at a port of call. The original deployment was supposed to be to be for six months, with port calls roughly once a month. Rep. Houlahan, the lead Democrat on the House Military Personnel Subcommittee, sought answers about conditions on the USS Lincoln following reports of a grueling tempo of operations, inadequate food and showers, and far more suicide attempts than experienced in similar deployments.\n\n\u201cFirst and foremost, we have remarkable, talented, and resilient men and women in service of this country,\u201d said Rep. Houlahan. \u201cI had the opportunity to meet with support services, officers, and enlisted service members \u2013 including some who are my constituents from PA-06. I learned what went right and what went wrong. For the sake of our troops\u2019 safety and security, many of the lessons, personnel details, and adjustments to be made cannot be shared publicly.\u201d\n\n\u201cI will say this: no servicemember should ever feel like they have been denied decent treatment. Ever. And not one family member back home should have to worry that their loved one is not being treated well,\u201d Rep. Houlahan continued. \u201cBut the real problem here goes beyond the USS Lincoln and beyond the stressors our troops face in times of war. The problem is the war itself.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and Secretary Hegseth have waged war with Iran for over seven months, despite neither the American public nor Congress approving it. If we ask our servicemembers to endure conditions like those on the USS Lincoln, we must be absolutely sure that their sacrifices are necessary and justified,\u201d Rep. Houlahan concluded. \u201cThis Administration\u2019s failure to prove that is an insult to the sailors I met this weekend, and to all of our brave men and women in uniform.\u201d\n\nRead Rep. Houlahan\u2019s full reflection on her USS Lincoln visit here.", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://alford.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1846", "Alford Applauds Dept. of War Awarding F/A-XX Contract to Boeing", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Mark Alford", "A000379", "alford.house.gov", "alford", "https://alford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement applauding the Department of War\u2019s announcement that the contract to build the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet to Boeing\u2014meaning it will be built by Missouri workers in the Show Me State.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s announcement that the sixth generation F/A-XX fighter jet will be built by Boeing is a huge win for Missouri workers and economic growth in our state,\u201d said Congressman Alford. \u201cWe have been vocal advocates of this from the start and worked tirelessly with the Trump Administration to make it a reality. The Show Me State will be a cornerstone of the rebuilding of our defense-industrial base. This is another step forward for our years-long campaign to develop a new national security corridor in the heart of America\u2014with the Fourth District, its two major military installations, and numerous other defense equities smack in the middle of it all.\u201d\n\nCongressman Alford is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and represents two military instillations\u2014Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base\u2014in Missouri\u2019s Fourth District.\n\nThrough his role on the Appropriations Committee, which controls the purse strings for the entire federal government, Congressman Alford has been a consistent advocate for robust and sustained funding for next-generation airpower like the F/A-XX.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2911", "Bacon, Slotkin, Britt, DeLauro Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Modernize Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Care", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) along with Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand access to genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk assessment, and specialty care for patients and families affected by ovarian cancer.\n\nOvarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States, and roughly 80 percent of cases are detected only after the disease has reached an advanced stage. If caught early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 90 percent. However, there remains no reliable screening test for the disease. This means that genetic counseling, hereditary risk assessment, and provider awareness are critical tools for prevention and early detection.\n\n\u201cOvarian cancer affects thousands of women and families every year, including some of my closest friends, and too many cases are not caught until the disease has reached an advanced stage,\u201d said Rep. Bacon. \u201cKnowing the warning signs and having access to genetic counseling, testing and quality care can make a real difference. I\u2019m pleased to join my colleagues on the bipartisan, bicameral Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act to improve awareness, expand access to specialized care, including in rural communities, and help more women get the care they need sooner.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am a survivor of ovarian cancer by the grace of God and biomedical research,\u201d said Rep. DeLauro. \u201cI am proud to stand with my colleagues in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would strengthen ovarian cancer research, medical services, and outreach to women to ensure screening and good health. This Ovarian Cancer Month, I am committed to fighting for improved health outcomes for all women, so more and more women survive this deadly disease.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo family should have to fight both a cancer diagnosis and their insurance company at the same time,\u201d said Sen. Slotkin. \u201cWomen, especially in rural communities like Michigan, should be able to get the genetic testing and specialty care they need to catch this disease early or prevent it altogether. Our bill tackles this issue from every angle \u2014 awareness, outreach and access to care and testing \u2014 and I thank my colleagues from across the aisle as we all work to save lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cToo many women receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis only after the disease has advanced, when treatment options are limited and outcomes are far worse,\u201d said Sen. Britt. \u201cKnowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have, and every woman with a family history of ovarian cancer deserves to know her risk and have access to the screening and counseling that can help her make informed decisions about her health. I\u2019m proud to join Senator Slotkin in this bipartisan effort to reauthorize Johanna\u2019s Law, expand outreach to rural and underserved communities, and ensure genetic screening is covered for the women who need it most. Alabama has already shown national leadership in preventing gynecologic cancers, and this legislation builds on that progress so that where a woman lives or what her insurance plan covers doesn\u2019t determine whether she can catch this disease early.\u201d\n\nThe Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act would:\n\nExpand Insurance Coverage for Genetic and Genomic Testing: Require group and individual health plans, including grandfathered plans, to cover genetic counseling and testing (germline multi-gene panel testing, targeted testing, and tumor genomic profiling) for patients with a history of ovarian cancer, guideline-eligible endometrial cancer, or a family history of hereditary cancer syndromes.\n\nCover Risk-Reducing Interventions: Ensure coverage for evidence-based risk-reducing surgeries and other risk management interventions for individuals identified as being at elevated hereditary risk, regardless of a personal cancer history.\n\nReauthorize and Strengthen Johanna\u2019s Law: Reauthorize the CDC\u2019s national gynecologic cancer education campaign and authorize $20 million annually from FY2027\u2013FY2031 to expand education and outreach on hereditary cancer risk, genetic counseling and testing, and evidence-based ovarian cancer prevention, including opportunistic salpingectomy, or fallopian tube removal.\n\nExpand Rural and Telehealth Access: Expands existing HRSA programs to include ovarian cancer and helps rural providers access ovarian cancer training and specialty expertise.\n\nFund Demonstration Projects: Prioritize grants for outreach and education strategies in rural, underserved, and high-risk communities.\n\nEnsure Accountability: Require HHS to deliver an implementation roadmap to Congress within 180 days of enactment and comprehensive impact reports every three years through FY2032.\n\nThe bill is introduced alongside a companion resolution to recognize September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.\n\n\u201cWe have an evidence-based strategy to reduce ovarian cancer risk and save lives with salpingectomy but need solutions to remove barriers to this care. Every patient considering pelvic surgery deserves a conversation with their physician about whether risk-reducing salpingectomy is appropriate for them and aligns with their health, values, and goals. We urge health systems and insurers to actively remove barriers to implementation of this care. ACOG is proud to endorse the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act, which would expand awareness of and access to evidence-based prevention strategies, helping spare more patients and families from the devastating burden of ovarian cancer,\u201d said Sandra E. Brooks, MD, MBA, FACOG, chief executive officer of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.\n\n\u201cThe introduction of the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act is an important step forward for people affected by gynecologic cancers,\u201d said Audra Moran, President and CEO of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. \u201cWe are incredibly grateful to Senators Slotkin and Britt and Representatives DeLauro and Bacon for their bipartisan leadership and commitment to advancing policies that will improve prevention, expand access to care in rural and underserved communities, and give patients and families more opportunities to understand and manage their cancer risk.\u201d\n\n\u201cFORCE applauds the introduction of this important legislation, which has the potential to save lives while reducing long-term healthcare costs,\u201d said Lisa Schlager, BRCA1 mutation carrier and Vice President, Public Policy at FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. \u201cUp to 20% of ovarian cancers and 15% of endometrial cancers are linked to inherited gene mutations. National medical guidelines recommend that everyone diagnosed with these cancers be offered genetic counseling and testing. While hereditary cancers represent only a subset of all cancer diagnoses, identifying individuals who have\u2014or are predisposed to\u2014these cancers is critical. They are the poster children for prevention, early detection, and targeted treatments.\u201d\n\nSee full text of the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-urges-secretary-rubio-un-ambassador-waltz-work-international-ai", "Barrett Urges Secretary Rubio, UN Ambassador Waltz to Work on International AI Agreement", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tom Barrett", "B001321", "barrett.house.gov", "barrett", "https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, encouraging them to collaborate with other nations to develop an international agreement to set guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI).\n\nBarrett\u2019s letter comes the day after the United Nations concluded its High-level Week at the beginning of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. Barrett asked the foreign policy officials to tackle risks from AI in light of warnings from AI researchers earlier this month.\n\n\u201cIt is my strong belief, as the General Assembly begins its intensive working period, that conversations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) should include robust efforts for plans and collaboration towards an international agreement,\u201d Barrett wrote. \u201cWhile there has been productive dialogue between industry and world leaders about the future of AI, it is imperative for the United States to chart the path forward.\u201d\n\nHe continued, \u201cThe 81st Session of the UN General Assembly is uniquely positioned to begin these conversations with other countries. This should not only happen with our allies, but our adversaries as well. While we may have disagreements, we should all work towards the common goal of ensuring this technology is properly regulated for the common good and safety of all countries. These exchanges should include ideas for an international AI treaty, incident report sharing, risk management techniques, and human control over offensive and nuclear weapons. Beginning these discussions will ensure we are all prepared.\n\n\u201cThis next frontier in emerging technology has the ability to propel this world into a golden age or send us into collapse. I respectfully request that you both work to create regular and consistent multilateral dialogue on AI moving forward. It is critical that we begin these talks before it is too late.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nBarrett has been a leader on increasing accountability and transparency for artificial intelligence and data centers. In addition to his call for international collaboration, Barrett has introduced or co-sponsored the following bills in Congress:\n\nThe Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act (H.R. 9729) to ensure that no autonomous or artificial intelligence-enabled weapon system used by the United States military can carry out an intentionally lethal strike without meaningful human oversight or a human decision-maker in the loop.\n\nThe Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act (H.R. 7218) to require AI chatbots to implement age verification measures to protect minors. The bill requires parental consent for minors using chatbots, bans chatbots from engaging in sexually explicit communications with minors, and requires chatbots to notify a minor\u2019s parent if the minor\u2019s chat shows signs of suicidal ideation.\n\nThe AI Threat Output and Monitoring Incident Containment Act (H.R. 9965) to test advanced AI systems to prevent risks to nuclear safety.\n\nThe Doctors Not AI Act (H.R. 10210), introduced by Barrett and Landsman, to ensure that artificial intelligence cannot make or dictate health insurance coverage decisions involving medical judgment.\n\nThe VA Claims AI Accountability Act (H.R. 10418) to require VA employees \u2014 not AI \u2014 to make the final decisions for approval of disability claims or benefits. The bill also strengthens oversight and accountability for the VA\u2019s digital benefits system.\n\nThe VA AI Transparency Act (H.R. 10417) to require the VA to disclose to every veteran any use of AI by the VA, including in claims processing and customer service chats.\n\nThe Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act (H.R. 10119) to prohibit federal agencies from overriding local land-use, zoning, siting, or permitting authority related to data centers.\n\nThe No Data Center NDAs Act (H.R. 10118) to prohibit members of Congress from signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) about data centers, including any information about possible locations or how much water or energy a facility is expected to consume.\n\nThe No Secrets for Data Centers Act (H.R. 10570) to prohibit and invalidate NDAs signed by federal, state, and local government officials to conceal details of data center projects. The bill would also prohibit data center operators from receiving government incentives if the conditions include entering an agreement to keep information about the project confidential.", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/09/29/icymi-congressman-baumgartner-joins-governor-ferguson-to-provide-an-update-on-states-request-for-federal-major-disaster-declaration-regarding-eastern-wa-wildfires/", "ICYMI: Congressman Baumgartner Joins Governor Ferguson to Provide an Update on State\u2019s Request for Federal Major Disaster Declaration Regarding Eastern WA Wildfires", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Michael Baumgartner", "B001322", "baumgartner.house.gov", "baumgartner", "https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "September 28, 2026\n\nSPOKANE, WA \u2014 Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) joined Gov. Bob Ferguson along with other state and local officials to formally request a federal Major Disaster Declaration related to the wildfires in Eastern Washington that broke out earlier this summer.\n\nThree major wildfires \u2013 the Old Trails Fire in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire near Nine Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire in Mead \u2013 caused widespread destruction across the Spokane area. The fires prompted evacuations for approximately 67,000 residents, burned nearly 10,000 acres, and destroyed 833 homes. Total damages are estimated to exceed $1 billion.\n\nView Senator Murray and the entire Washington delegation\u2019s letter to President Trump here.\n\nWatch the full press conference here.\n\nCongressman Baumgartner\u2019s Notable Quotes:\n\n\u201cThese fires have made a mark on the national landscape [and] I cannot begin to tell you how many members of Congress throughout the country have reached out in the aftermath of the fires and there is a nationwide willingness to help and a nationwide understanding that we need help.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cWhile there are Republicans, Democrats, Independents that support you, this has just been a unified effort across the board and that has been great to see.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cI was also with President Trump, a week ago Wednesday, in the Oval Office, at the White House and feel very confident that we are going to get support for this FEMA request.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cNow, as these go forward, there\u2019s both an individual component and a government component and it\u2019s important the federal government is not just writing a blank check here so it\u2019s important that the government component be reasonable and not be a cash grab to fill in other aspects of government spending but again, I do feel very confident [and] Secretary Mullin feels very confident about the need here.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s important that if the federal government is going to be helping states like Washington, it\u2019s important that states like Washington be doing everything they can to have healthy forests.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bell-helps-bring-billion-dollar-navy-fighter-contract-st-louis", "Congressman Bell Helps Bring Billion-Dollar Navy Fighter Contract to St. Louis", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Wesley Bell", "B001324", "bell.house.gov", "bell", "https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, St. Louis-based Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) announced the company's successful bid for the U.S. Navy's next-generation carrier fighter that will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\n\nIn total, the contract is worth billions and is expected to bring new, high-paying jobs for St. Louis-area workers and suppliers\n\nAs a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Bell has worked to support St. Louis's defense industry and the workers who power it\n\nSt. Louis, Missouri \u2013 Today, Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) issued the following statement on the St. Louis-based Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) winning the bid for the Navy's next-generation stealth fighter.\n\nThe contract is estimated to be worth billions and will bring jobs to the St. Louis region and help spur economic growth.\n\n\"For decades, St. Louis has been a cornerstone of America\u2019s aerospace and defense industrial base, helping build the aircraft and advanced capabilities that keep our nation and allies safe. Throughout that time, Boeing Defense, Space & Security has been at the front lines of innovation, powered by the proud and dedicated machinists, engineers, and skilled tradespeople who call this region home.\n\nThis win underscores that unwavering commitment to our national security and reflects the unparalleled skill that local machinists bring to crafting every aircraft.\n\nAs a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I know how vital it is that our Navy has the most capable aircraft in the world, and this contract moves us one step closer to putting that capability in the hands of our naval aviators.\n\nThis award is a proud moment for our entire region, and I'll keep fighting to make sure St. Louis remains at the center of America's national security, defense, and aerospace. That means making sure this investment delivers for our families, and that the people doing the work have the training, wages, and protections they deserve.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-commends-supreme-court-decision-allowing-homeland-security-use", "REP. BOEBERT COMMENDS SUPREME COURT DECISION ALLOWING HOMELAND SECURITY TO USE SOCIAL SECURITY DATA TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP AND MAKE ELECTIONS MORE SECURE", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LONE TREE, CO \u2014 Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court on September 25, 2026, granted a stay allowing the Department of Homeland Security to continue using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program.\n\n\u201cI welcome the Supreme Court\u2019s decision. The American people have a right to elections run by American citizens and a government that can verify who is here legally and who is not. Social Security numbers are already used in everyday life to confirm identity for jobs, banking, benefits, and official records. Using those same numbers in the SAVE program so Homeland Security and the states can check criminal aliens is common sense.\"\n\n\u201cFor years, woke activist judges have tried to block basic tools that keep criminal aliens off the voter rolls and keep benefits from going to people who are not eligible. The Supreme Court\u2019s decision restores a system that states can use to verify criminal aliens with Social Security numbers. That is how you run a country that takes citizenship seriously.\"\n\n\u201cCongress still needs to finish the job. The House Republicans have already passed the SAVE America Act to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. Democrats must stop standing in the way and the Senate should pass it. Courts can clear the path. Lawmakers have to close the loopholes.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-house-republicans-kept-another-promise-trump-administration", "REP. BOEBERT: HOUSE REPUBLICANS KEPT ANOTHER PROMISE \u2014 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DELIVERS $169.6 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HEALTH CARE IN COLORADO", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LONE TREE CO \u2014 Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) today welcomed the Trump Administration\u2019s announcement that $169.6 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding is being delivered to 91 grantees and roughly 250 projects statewide \u2014 including rural and frontier communities across Colorado\u2019s Fourth Congressional District.\n\n\"House Republicans kept another promise,\u201d said Rep. Boebert. \u201cWe said we would fight for rural hospitals, and today the money is arriving. That includes the Eastern Plains and rural Fourth District communities I represent \u2014 places where a closed ER is not a talking point, it is a life-or-death problem.\u201d\n\nColorado\u2019s Fourth Congressional District Impact:\n\nColorado\u2019s Fourth District includes many of the rural and frontier counties eligible for this funding, including Yuma, Phillips, Washington, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Cheyenne, Elbert, Logan, Morgan, Baca-adjacent plains communities, and qualifying rural census tracts in Weld County. Hospitals Rep. Boebert highlighted in her September 11 *Colorado Politics* op-ed \u2014 Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke and Wray Community District Hospital \u2014 sit in the heart of that service area.\n\n\u201cI wrote that column after walking the halls in Holyoke and Wray,\u201d Rep. Boebert said. \u201cThose visits are why I fought for this program. Families in Yuma, Wray, Hugo, Limon, Burlington, Sterling, Fort Morgan, and rural Weld should not have to drive to the Front Range for specialty care.\u201d\n\nThe RHTP is a five-year, $50 billion federal initiative administered by CMS, with Colorado positioned to receive more than $1 billion over five years. CMS said the investment will support telemedicine in ICUs and inpatient settings, remote patient monitoring, mobile clinics, community paramedicine, behavioral health, substance use disorder care, maternal and pediatric services, electronic health records, and training for rural EMS providers on lifesaving whole-blood transfusions.", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2026/9/bost-announces-1-million-grant-for-robinson-water-treatment-plant", "BOST ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FOR ROBINSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1 million federal grant for the Robinson Palestine Water Commission to construct a new water treatment plant and campus.\n\n\u201cReliable access to clean, safe drinking water is something every Southern Illinoisan should be able to count on,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThis investment will make long-overdue upgrades to an aging water infrastructure that many local families depend upon for the water they use every day.\"\n\nThe grant will help the Robinson Palestine Water Commission modernize its water treatment system, including a new treatment plan, a new administration building, and a storage building.", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kat-cammack-secures-continued-housing-homeless-veterans-ocala", "Congresswoman Kat Cammack Secures Continued Housing for Homeless Veterans in Ocala and Gainesville", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "FL", "Kat Cammack", "C001039", "cammack.house.gov", "cammack", "https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today announced that veterans experiencing homelessness in Ocala and Gainesville will keep their housing after she worked directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure a new contract for Volunteers of America. Beginning October 1, the VA's Contract Emergency Residential Services (CERS) program will fund 36 beds at the Ritz Veterans Village in Ocala and 18 beds in Gainesville, part of 102 beds across North Florida. The facilities' previous VA funding was set to expire September 30.\n\nWhen Volunteers of America contacted Congresswoman Cammack's office for help, she immediately called VA Secretary Doug Collins. Her district team then worked with VA leadership to confirm the new contract ahead of the October 1 transition.\n\n\"No veteran who wore this country's uniform should have to wonder where they'll sleep next month. The moment we heard these men were at risk, our team went to work, and we didn't let up until this was done,\" said Congresswoman Cammack. \"They deserve a roof over their heads and a system that has their back. I'm grateful to the VA for working with us and to Volunteers of America for the work they do every day.\"\n\n\"The office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack was critical for the success of obtaining alternative new funding. Thanks to her strong advocacy and commitment to serve our homeless veterans, we are now able to offer our veterans a safe place to rest and heal,\" said Janet Stringfellow, President and CEO ofVolunteers of America of Florida.\n\n\u201cIn Marion County, honoring our veterans means showing up for them when they need us most. Keeping Ritz Veterans Village open means a veteran has a safe place to sleep, people to lean on and a chance to move forward with dignity,\u201d said Carl Zalak III, Chairman, Marion County Board of County Commissioners. \u201cWe\u2019re deeply grateful to Volunteers of America, Congresswoman Kat Cammack and everyone who worked to keep that hope alive. Our veterans stood for us, and this community will continue standing for them.\u201d\n\n\u201cI would like to personally thank Congresswoman Kat Cammack and her staff for taking the lead in helping secure funding for Volunteers of America,\u201d said Jim Hilty, Ocala City Councilman. \u201cThe funding had been lost due to an administrative error. This was no small feat and as chairman of the local Vets Helping Vets we now have places to place some vulnerable Veterans. This not only restored funding in Ocala but Gainesville and Tallahassee as well.\u201d\n\nVeterans who need assistance can contact Congresswoman Cammack's office at 352-505-0838.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4982", "Case Seeks Applicants For Appointments To Our Nation's Service Academies For The 2027 Incoming Class", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Ed Case", "C001055", "case.house.gov", "case", "https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1", "scraper", "(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to our nation\u2019s four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy(Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines).\n\n\u201cOne of my favorite and most serious duties as a member of the U.S. Congress is nominating Hawaii\u2019s best and brightest young men and women to our nation\u2019s service academies,\u201d said Case.\n\n\u201cI have had the privilege for over ten years now of nominating many candidates to our service academies, many of whom are in service or now attending.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m again honored to do my part to ensure that Hawai\u02bbi continues our long tradition of contributing to the next generation of America\u2019s outstanding military leaders.\u201d\n\nA Congressional nomination is the exclusive avenue for appointment to our nation\u2019s service academies for most applicants. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment, but it is a requirement for final consideration for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Successful applicants must have high moral character, a strong academic record and a motivation to dutifully serve our nation.\n\nFully completed applications must be postmarked or received by the District office for Congressman Case at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite #1110, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 no later than October 9, 2026.\n\nPlease also visit the military academy nomination webpage at https://case.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm.\u201d\n\nCase continued: \u201cAdditionally, please note that I can only consider applicants who are legal residents of the First Congressional District which I represent (Honolulu from Makapu\u2018u through Downtown and Pearl City up to Mililani and then through Waipahu and \u2018Ewa Beach to Kapolei). My office can assist in verifying this requirement, but you can check yourself by entering your home address here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.\n\n\u201cI encourage and invite students and school officials assisting candidates with their applications to mail in application packets to my Honolulu Office or submit applications electronically in a Portable Document Format (.pdf) to HI01.Academy@mail.house.gov. Should you have any questions, please contact Kekoa Kaluhiwa in my Honolulu office at (808) 650-6688.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415877", "Smith welcomes release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "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-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, today welcomed the long-awaited release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, an imprisoned Azerbaijani economist, anti-corruption advocate, and former New Jersey resident. Dr. Ibadoghlu has safely arrived in Berlin for urgently needed medical treatment.\n\n\u201cI am overjoyed that Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu is finally free and safe in Germany, where he can receive the medical care he so urgently needs,\u201d said Smith, who has consistently advocated for Dr. Ibadoghlu\u2019s release and access to medical care since his arrest in 2023.\n\n\u201cThis is a wonderful day for Gubad; his wife, Irada; their children; and all those who have stood with this courageous family,\u201d he continued.\n\n\u201cGubad\u2019s son, Emin\u2014a New Jersey resident\u2014and the entire Ibadoghlu family were extraordinary in their steadfastness and determination. They never stopped working for Gubad\u2019s freedom, building support for him across governments, parliaments, human rights organizations, universities, and civil societies around the world. Their persistence and courage have been remarkable, and today, they have every reason to rejoice.\u201d\n\nSmith also expressed his gratitude for the German government and other U.S. officials, who worked tirelessly to secure Dr. Ibadoghlu\u2019s release and safe arrival in Germany.\n\nDr. Ibadoghlu\u2019s son, Emin Bayramli, said, \u201cWe want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has helped and supported our family throughout this difficult journey. We are especially grateful to Congressman Chris Smith, who have stood with our family from day one and have never stopped advocating on our behalf. We would also like to thank the German government, the State Department, and the Administration for their continued support and for all the assistance they have provided to our family.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile we celebrate Gubad\u2019s freedom today, I call upon Azerbaijani authorities to fully drop the criminal charges that remain against him following his release on medical grounds, as well as the charges against his brother,\u201d stated Smith.\n\n\u201cWe must also remember the more than 300 political prisoners who remain in Azerbaijan. Their families are still waiting, and I will continue to advocate for their freedom and ensure that their cases are not forgotten.\u201d\n\nFor more than three years, Smith has remained a persistent and tenacious advocate for Dr. Ibadoghlu\u2019s release and access to medical care.\n\nAs his Defending Freedoms Project advocate, Smith has led congressional appeals to senior U.S. officials\u2014including officials traveling to Azerbaijan and meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev abroad\u2014and has repeatedly raised Ibadoghlu\u2019s case in congressional hearings and public statements. Most recently, Smith pressed for his immediate release and the lifting of restrictions preventing him from obtaining medical treatment abroad.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://chrissmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=415878", "Smith authored the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (PL 113-150)Smith applauds State Department\u2019s new visa restriction policy to combat international parental child abduction", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "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 author of the landmark Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (PL 113-150)\u2014the law created to help return kidnapped American children\u2014issued the below statement following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio\u2019s announcement that the State Department will be implementing a new policy to \u201crestrict visa issuance to individuals responsible for, or complicit in, impeding the prompt resolution of international parental child abduction cases, as well as their immediate family members\u201d:\n\n\u201cAs the author of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (PL 113\u2013150)\u2014which listed specific diplomatic tools and gave the State Department other authorities to enact critical, groundbreaking policies to combat international parental child abduction\u2014I want to thank Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar for taking such bold and decisive action to prevent and punish this incredibly heartbreaking and life-altering crime.\n\n\u201cThe specified policy, which will restrict visa issuance to foreign nationals found to be responsible for, or complicit in, cases of international parental child abduction, is another critical addition to the United States\u2019 toolkit for reuniting families and securing the return of abducted children to the U.S.\n\n\u201cThis escalated action is exactly what the Goldman Act envisioned over ten years ago\u2014a United States visa is a privilege, not a right, and it is reserved for those individuals who fully comply with U.S. law and policy.\n\n\u201cAny judge, official, law enforcement officer, or individual, who deliberately obstructs the court-ordered return of an American child to their left-behind parent, should not be afforded the opportunity to travel to the United States.\n\n\u201cI commend Secretary Rubio and Assistant Secretary Namdar for taking critical 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