{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://aguilar.house.gov/2024/12/31/aguilar-issues-end-of-year-report-to-constituents-3/", "Aguilar Issues End-Of-Year Report to Constituents", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Pete Aguilar", "A000371", "aguilar.house.gov", "aguilar", "https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Press Releases\n\nAguilar Issues End-Of-Year Report to Constituents\n\nToday, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a report to Inland Empire residents outlining how he fought for them over the course of 2024. Rep. Aguilar prioritized securing resources for the region, creating jobs, lowering costs and promoting economic opportunity.\n\n\u201cAs we come to the end of 2024 and the 118th Congress, I am proud to share how I\u2019ve fought to deliver for the hardworking people of the Inland Empire,\u201d said Rep. Pete Aguilar. \u201cThis year, I\u2019ve focused on fighting for solutions that make life better for our community by pushing to lower costs, make health care more accessible and boost our economy. I am honored to serve the people of the Inland Empire in Congress and I am committed to keep working for our region in 2025.\u201d\n\nDuring 2024, Rep. Aguilar delivered for the Inland Empire by:\n\nHelping 596 Inland Empire residents resolve outstanding issues with federal agencies, such as accessing the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).\n\nReturning nearly $11 million the federal government owed to residents by federal agencies, including IRS refunds, veterans\u2019 benefits and Social Security payments.\n\nAnnouncing nearly $170 million in direct federal funding for the Inland Empire, including funding for local police and fire departments, infrastructure projects, affordable housing services, school districts and health care programs. Specifically, this includes:\n\n$3,000,000 for the City of Highland\u2019s SR-210 at 5th Street Interchange Improvements to support improvements at the State Route 210 and 5th Street interchange to improve traffic flow.\n\n$2,600,000 for the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino\u2019s Arrowhead Grove Community Resource Center to establish a community resource center focused on health, wellness, housing stability services and economic self-sufficiency for residents of Arrowhead Grove, San Bernardino County and Inland Empire Health Plan members.\n\n$1,666,279 for the Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services\u2019 Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Program to support the preservation of an existing affordable housing multi-family unit in the City of San Bernardino\n\n$1,000,000 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga\u2019s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to support the deployment of an Advanced Traffic Management System to be responsive to real-time traffic patterns and natural disasters\n\n$1,000,000 for the San Bernardino County\u2019s Glen Helen Regional Park Playground Expansion to rehabilitate and greatly improve a children\u2019s play area, addressing equipment safety concerns and the structural integrity of the playground and enhancing the recreational and aesthetic experience for visitors and residents.\n\n$963,000 for the City of San Bernardino\u2019s Safety Camera Project to support law enforcement in their efforts to reduce violent crime by installing safety cameras that include data analytics that can be used to monitor activity and assist with investigations.\n\n$963,000 for California State University, San Bernardino\u2019s Tech and Workforce Hub Project to upgrade technology where students, university faculty, community college faculty and employers will be trained on cybersecurity projects.\n\n$959,757 for the West Valley Water District\u2019s Bunker Hills Wells Project to support the drilling and equipping of two new groundwater production wells, storage tank, booster pump station and pipelines to transport the needed water supply to water management agencies within the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed.\n\n$959,757 for San Bernardino County\u2019s Arrowhead Farms project to connect 257 residential properties in the unincorporated community of Arrowhead Farms to city sewer lines.\n\n$875,424 for the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council\u2019s Skyland Ranch Project to make facility improvements at Skyland Ranch Camp, which hosts outdoor and environmental education programming for Girl Scouts and co-ed schools in the region.\n\n$850,000 for the Omnitrans\u2019 Battery Electric Buses and Design of On-Route Charging Infrastructure to purchase three new zero-emission electric buses and on-route charging stations for San Bernardino\u2019s fleet to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public transit.\n\n$850,000 for the City of Rialto\u2019s I-10/Riverside Avenue Freight Improvement Project to support critical improvements along Riverside Avenue, including extending northbound left-turn lanes and adding continuous sidewalks. These upgrades will ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety, benefiting both local commuters and the flow of freight in and out of the region.\n\n$850,000 for the City of San Bernardino to renovate and restore the Nicholson Community Center to include access to health care, a food pantry, after-school programs and access to substance abuse prevention and mental health programs.\n\n$500,000 for the Blessing Center\u2019s Hannah\u2019s Village to make improvements to the center\u2019s current transitional housing program that serves at-risk women and children in our community, constructing 26 additional living spaces for up to 30 new mothers and nearly 70 homeless children.\n\n$525,000 for the West Valley Water District Emergency Generator Project to enhance water reliability during emergency situations. The project will keep WVWD\u2019s pump stations and wells operating during power outages.\n\nThroughout the past year, Rep. Aguilar fought for legislation to help San Bernardino County families by:\n\nPassing the Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Bill and getting it signed into law. This bill will rename the Del Rosa Post Office to honor the late Dr. Margaret B. Hill, a beloved educator and community advocate who passed away in December 2021.\n\nCreating the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Supportive Services program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is based on Rep. Aguilar\u2019s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act. This program will allow the FAA to provide technical assistance and training to DBEs competing for FAA grants.\n\nPassing the University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This bill requires the EDA to create a University Center at an Institute of Higher Education in every state.\n\nIntroducing the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act, which would provide funding to owners of affordable housing properties to offer supportive services for their residents.\n\nIntroducing the bipartisan National GIS Day Resolution to designate November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day and encourage the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to drive economic growth.\n\nSecuring $2.5 million for the Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Demonstration program that Rep. Aguilar helped create in 2023. This program provides funding to owners of affordable housing properties to support their residents, including after-school programs for children and teenagers; education opportunities for youth and adult residents; mental health, alcohol and addiction treatment; self-sufficiency resources; resources on future home ownership; financial literacy training; elderly care; assistance to residents with disabilities; and other community services.\n\nSecuring the following wins in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):\n\nNew study authorization focused on Flood Risk Management for the Rialto Flood Control Channel, which will finish the last unimproved portion of the channel from Sycamore Avenue just south of the I-10 freeway and continue further southward to the Santa Ana River. Improvements include the construction of 1.8 miles of a reinforced concrete channel.\n\nNew study authorization focused on Flood Risk Management for San Bernardino\u2019s Del Rosa Flood Control Channel. The County plans to make substantial improvements to 2.5 miles of the existing flood control channel along Del Rosa Avenue from Pacific Street to Daley Basin. This expansion project would upgrade the interim earthen channel by constructing the ultimate rectangular concrete channel and increasing the flow capacity of undersized box culvert street crossings.\n\n$20 million in Environmental Infrastructure (EI) authority for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, for Bloomington.\n\n$20 million in Environmental Infrastructure (EI) authority for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, for Colton.\n\n$10 million in Environmental Infrastructure (EI) authority for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, for Grand Terrace.\n\nHosting Federal Agency Officials in the District:\n\nHosted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to highlight the investments Congressman Aguilar secured to make health care more affordable and equitable in the Inland Empire.\n\nHosted Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Guzman to highlight small businesses in the Inland Empire. Rep. Aguilar and Administrator Guzman also hosted a roundtable, where they heard directly from local small business owners about the issues impacting them and their employees.\n\nHosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo at Eisenhower High School where Rep. Aguilar and Deputy Secretary Adeyemo participated in a Q&A session with the Senior class.\n\nHosted U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alejandra Castillo to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new workforce training center at the San Bernardino Valley College.\n\nHosted Chief Executive Officer of Federal Home Loan Bank San Francisco (FHL Bank) Teresa Bazemore, National CORE and additional housing partners in a roundtable discussion on housing affordability and housing development issues.\n\nJoined the Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose at San Bernardino County Transportation Authority\u2019s unveiling of the Arrow Passenger Rail Service between Redlands and San Bernardino, which will be the first zero-emission, self-powered passenger train in North America.\n\nJoined Harry Wingo, White House Deputy National Cyber Director, at CSUSB\u2019s Cybersecurity Education event. The forum gathered leaders from academia, industry, and state and federal government to demonstrate the potential of cyber workforce ecosystems and how these groups are working together to create a successful partnership in California.\n\nRep. Aguilar serves as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-releases-2024-end-of-year-report-of-activities-and-wins-for-rhode-islanders", "Amo Releases 2024 End-Of-Year Report of Activities and Wins for Rhode Islanders", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, on the final day of the year, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released his 2024 End-of-Year Report which highlights activities and wins over the 118th Congress. The report lays out efforts help Rhode Islanders with federal agencies, bring investments and federal funding to the First Congressional District, and advance legislation on key priorities for the Ocean State. The report also showcases the services and programs available to Rhode Islanders such as scheduling tours of Washington D.C., ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and providing citations for local celebrations and commemorations.\n\n\u201cAs we wrap up 2024, I'm reflecting on our team\u2019s work for the First Congressional District over the past year. It has been an honor and privilege to work for my constituents,\u201d said Congressman Amo, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. \u201cAs we enter the new year, I\u2019m ready to build on the progress we've made and raise my voice to amplify Rhode Island values.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nAmong the achievements for Rhode Island highlighted in the report, Congressman Amo:\n\nRecovered $1,615,667 from federal agencies for residents and small businesses.\n\nResponded to 13,112 letters, calls, and emails.\n\nSecured over $20 million in federal funding for 15 community projects in the First Congressional District.\n\nHelped marshal more than $220 million in federal support to rebuild the Washington Bridge.\n\nSupported a record-breaking $30 million in federal funding for Rhode Island\u2019s fire departments and firefighters.\n\nConducted a Blue Economy tour of the district and introduced key legislation to advance ocean science and research.\n\nShepherded his bipartisan AI literacy bill \u2014 the LIFT AI Act \u2014 through passage in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.\n\nIntroduced common-sense legislation to keep Rhode Islanders safe and curb the epidemic of gun violence.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/memorandum-jake-auchincloss-fourth-year-in-congress", "Memorandum: Jake Auchincloss\u2019 Fourth Year in Congress", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Jake Auchincloss", "A000148", "auchincloss.house.gov", "auchincloss", "https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Memorandum: Jake Auchincloss\u2019 Fourth Year in Congress\n\nThis year, the House GOP pursued a series of wedge issues, torpedoing bipartisan policies in subservience to Donald Trump. Congressman Jake Auchincloss remained focused on working left, right, and center to deliver local wins and bipartisan solutions for the Fourth District of Massachusetts.\n\nCongressman Auchincloss\u2019 Legislative Victories and Representing Values\n\nAs a \u201cheavy hitter on national security issues,\u201d Auchincloss remained a forceful voice against China, Iran, and Russia\u2019s global axis of authoritarianism serving on the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nServed as Democratic co-chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s Fentanyl Policy Working Group, where he led three bipartisan bills to crack down on the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s role in subsidizing fentanyl precursors and analogues by coordinating U.S. government actions and implementing sanctions and fines.\n\nAs a Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, helped draft and pass the overwhelmingly bipartisan reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, including improvements to air traffic control recruitment and training and his own legislation to help airports reduce congestion at the curb.\n\nContinued his leading role as an advocate for Ukraine\u2019s right to defend itself from Russia\u2019s invasion forces, and was a strong proponent for the congressional aid package earlier this year.\n\nLed a letter with 52 House Members urging the Biden administration to pursue more vigorous Russian oil sanctions and questioning an exception granted to a U.S.-based company conducting business in Russia and fueling Vladimir Putin\u2019s war economy.\n\nDelivered cable hit after hit forcefully urging President Biden to remove all remaining restrictions on Ukraine\u2019s use of U.S.-manufactured weapons in the final months of his presidency. Auchincloss\u2019 Wall Street Journal op-ed implored Biden to enable Ukraine to deploy combined-arms tactics inside enemy territory, just as NATO militaries would.\n\nDrafted and gained 60 bipartisan cosponsors for the \u201cstrongest set of reforms introduced in Congress to date\u201d to tackle the prescription drug price-gouging abuses of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) \u2013 the middlemen of drug pricing \u2013 with the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back (PFB) Act\n\nConfronted the surge in campus antisemitism by holding to account the eight colleges and universities scoring poorly on the ADL\u2019s campus antisemitism report, and by leading a bipartisan letter with over 20 U.S. lawmakers urging the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to investigate these incidents on college campuses and issue a report to Congress with policy recommendations, as it did 20 years ago\n\nAs an \u201coutspoken advocate for gun violence reduction efforts,\u201d wrote to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage school districts to share federal resources available under the Biden administration on safe firearms storage with parents and guardians.\n\nUsed his unique perspective as the youngest parent in the Democratic Caucus to take on trillion-dollar social media corporations on behalf of parents for their corrosive effects on youth mental health. He co-led the successful TikTok divestment bill and introduced his own legislation, the Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act, to raise the age of internet adulthood from 13 to 16 in support of replacing the phone-based childhood with the play-based childhood\n\nWorked across the aisle to tackle explicit deepfakes on social media \u2013 nearly 100% of which is non-consensual, intimate content of women. His legislation, the Intimate Privacy Protection Act, would amend Section 230 to prevent social media companies from evading their responsibility to remove deepfake pornography from their platforms.\n\nDelivering Results at Home\n\nOutreach and casework:\n\nSince his first term in Congress, Congressman Auchincloss has secured tens of millions of dollars in water, transportation, and social services funding across the Massachusetts Fourth. The funds have fixed bridges, cleaned water, and unlocked land for housing. In the past year, he was able to secure over $7 million in FY24 Community Project Funding grants.\n\nIn the past year, Auchincloss\u2019 office provided assistance to constituents across all 35 cities and towns in MA-04:\n\nNearly $1.695 million in tax refunds returned\n\n1,300+ casework inquiries completed\n\n170+ people helped with Social Security benefits\n\n400+ constituents helped with immigration issues\n\nNearly 104,598 responses to constituents through emails, letters, and phone calls\n\nRecognized Leadership\n\nCongressman Auchincloss received the Government Leader Award from the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research in recognition of his commitment to strong intellectual property protection for novel innovation, and health insurance reform that ensures first-dollar coverage for medicines.\n\nDemocratic Whip Katherine Clark stated \u201cJake Auchincloss is a policy leader on lowering patients\u2019 prescription drug costs. In his first term, he helped negotiate and pass the law that empowered Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Now he\u2019s at the forefront of efforts to ensure that health insurers improve patient access and lower out-of-pocket costs.\n\nShattering Echo Chambers\n\nCongressman Auchincloss continued his aggressive \u201cgo everywhere\u201d media strategy this year, using his voice as a \u201cprominent, pragmatic, voice among younger members of the Democratic caucus\u201d to reach diverse audiences.\n\nDuring his fourth year in office, he made over 275 podcast, local media, and national television appearances.\n\nWhile he represents some of the bluest zip codes in the country, the largest city in his district, Fall River, flipped red for President Trump for the first time since President Coolidge in 1924. Congressman Auchincloss appeals to both constituencies, as he is one of the Democrats that makes regular rounds on non-traditional and conservative media outlets like Fox News.\n\nAs part of this approach, Auchincloss has consistently shattered echo chambers on both the far right and far left: be it flipping the script on the GOP\u2019s pandering to the NRA on conservative media, or pushing back on the far-left\u2019s bad faith attacks on Israel.\n\nThis spring, Auchincloss garnered national headlines for calling out the far-left\u2019s double-standard of failing to condemn the surge in antisemitic college protests.\n\nCalled a \u201cparticularly tough interrogator of PBM executives\u201d at a House Oversight Hearing in July, Auchincloss continued keeping the price-gouging abuses of PBMs at the forefront of national attention. Despite the GOP\u2019s caving to the health insurance lobby at the end of this year, he will continue to put maximum pressure on PBMs next Congress.\n\nAs we head into another year of Republican leadership and a second Donald Trump presidency, Congressman Auchincloss will continue to defend democracy at home and abroad; uphold the rule of law and the sanctity of the Constitution; and advance bipartisan legislation to deliver results for Bay Staters.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://barragan.house.gov/2024/12/31/daily-breeze-los-angeles-lomita-to-take-ownership-of-san-pedro-ballfields/", "DAILY BREEZE: Los Angeles, Lomita to take ownership of San Pedro Ballfields", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Nanette Diaz Barrag\u00e1n", "B001300", "barragan.house.gov", "barragan", "https://barragan.house.gov/news", "scraper", "Los Angeles and Lomita will take ownership of some baseball fields from the U.S. Navy\u2019s Defense Support Point in San Pedro, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 31.\n\nRep. Nanette Barrag\u00e1n, D-Los Angeles, said she secured language in the National Defense Authorization Act to help transfer the federal land, which would happen after negotiations between the Navy and the cities are complete. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law last week, the congresswoman said.\n\nFour years ago, the Secretary of Defense issued a memo stating that the Department of Defense would no longer support nonprofits that use and maintain the sites, according to Barrag\u00e1n\u2019s office. As a result, the Defense Department was planning to dramatically increase fees for using the ballfields, at 2981 N. Gaffey St. and 3181 N. Gaffey St., in San Pedro, and at 26800 S. Western Ave., in Lomita.\n\nRelated: San Pedro, Lomita youth sports fields get new lease on life\n\nThe San Pedro Girls Softball Association, the San Pedro Athletic Complex and the Lomita Little League \u2014 which had used and maintained the fields for nearly 50 years \u2014 would have been priced out from using the fields, Barrag\u00e1n said.\n\n\u201cBaseball is America\u2019s pastime,\u201d Barrag\u00e1n said in a statement, \u201cand our communities in the Los Angeles Harbor Area have long relied on these fields to provide access to youth athletic programs and other outdoor recreation activities.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m so proud to have secured this language in this year\u2019s NDAA to begin the transfer of the ballfields to our communities,\u201d she added, \u201cproviding our kids with access for years to come.\u201d\n\nThe language gave the Secretary of the Navy the authority to transfer the San Pedro ballfields to the cities of Los Angeles and Lomita, but requires a \u201cmutually satisfactory agreement\u201d between the parties, according to Barrag\u00e1n\u2019s office.\n\nThe congresswoman previously led efforts on an interim agreement that allowed community organizations to access the fields.\n\nEarlier this year, Barrag\u00e1n and Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, introduced similar legislation to protect community access to the fields. They sent a letter in September 2021 to U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro that helped prevent a dramatic fee increase, they said.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased that with this bill becoming law, our communities will continue to have access to these vital recreational spaces,\u201d Lieu said in a statement. \u201cBy allowing Los Angeles and Lomita to gain permanent ownership of the San Pedro ballfield, we are ensuring accessibility for future generations. No family should have to pay sky-high fees for their children to enjoy sports and play ball.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://davis.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Danny K. Davis", "D000096", "davis.house.gov", "davis", "https://davis.house.gov/media", "scraper", "As we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, we remember his unparalleled dedication to serving the underserved and championing the cause of equitable housing. During his presidency, he exemplified a profound commitment to the principles of fairness and justice, laying the groundwork for impactful policies that still resonate today.\n\nI had the honor of being appointed during President Jimmy Carter's administration to a task force to review and make recommendations for the future direction of the Public Health Service. I experienced both President Carter and his wife Rosalyn Carter\u2019s leadership in developing community primary health centers and community mental health centers throughout the nation.\n\nHis leadership inspired transformative initiatives that uplifted countless families and communities, ensuring that the dream of affordable healthcare and safe and secure housing was within reach for all. President Carter's enduring legacy is a powerful reminder of what compassionate, people-centered governance can achieve.\n\nHe leaves behind an extraordinary blueprint for service and humanity, and we are forever grateful for his unwavering advocacy for those most in need.\n\nThe world has lost a remarkable leader, and I join countless others in mourning his passing while celebrating a life lived in service to all. May his legacy of justice and humanity inspire us to continue the important work he championed.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-announces-winner-of-congressional-app-challenge", "Congressman Mfume Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MD", "Kweisi Mfume", "M000687", "mfume.house.gov", "mfume", "https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BALTIMORE \u2013 Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the winner of this year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge for Maryland\u2019s 7th Congressional District. After deliberation by three distinguished judges on Congressman Mfume\u2019s App Competition judging panel, the app and student team that received the highest score was: EcoGoal by Peter Yang and Vivek Raghavan from Gilman School.\n\nThe winning team consisted of Peter Yang and Vivek Raghavan from Gilman School, for their app, EcoGoal. EcoGoal was designed to help environmental organizations set, organize, and track goals in a private and collaborative space. The EcoGoal team used the programming language JavaScript to develop a web-based app for environmental organizations in particular to have access to a digital chatroom, to-do list, and have the ability to assign other users tasks. This app yields a very powerful communications and planning application that serves many purposes.\n\nCLICK HERE to WATCH the EcoGoal team provide a tutorial on their winning app. To view the full application profile for EcoGoal, please CLICK HERE.\n\nMr. Yang and Mr. Raghavan were inspired to create this app after contacting various leaders of clubs in their school community and discovering a common thematic problem with all of them: most of the clubs needed help organizing events, hosting club meetings effectively, and communicating with the student body of their work and goals.\n\n\"I was immensely impressed by the variety, creativity, and technological ability demonstrated by all of the submissions my Office received for this year's Congressional App Challenge from Maryland's 7th Congressional District. I applaud Mr. Yang and Mr. Raghavan for ultimately being crowned the winners of this year's 'Challenge,' and I am confident this honor will propel both of these young coders in their journeys to become leaders in computer science, engineering, and other STEM fields,\" said Congressman Kweisi Mfume.\n\nAdditional Information: Congressional App Challenge\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is a way for Members of Congress to encourage middle and high school students to learn to code and to inspire them to pursue careers in computer science. Students have the opportunity to create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the \"Challenge.\"\n\nThe winner of the Congressional App Challenge in Maryland's 7th Congressional District was selected by a panel of judges with technological expertises drawn from local communities. The winning student(s) will have their app displayed on Capitol Hill and on the U.S. House of Representatives Official Website for one year.\n\nIn addition to having their app displayed, the winning student(s) will also have copyright registration application fees waived through the Artistic Recognition for Talented Students (ARTS) Act. The student(s) will also be invited to the #HouseOfCode celebration.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation. These are high-paying, high-demand jobs and it\u2019s crucial that the United States invests in our youth now and helps them acquire these valuable skills.\n\nAdditional information about the Congressional App Challenge can be found by CLICKING HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0908D50B-4CA5-4EE2-A17C-6C8D4730DA00", "Rep. Norcross Announces South Jersey Winner of 2024 Congressional App Challenge", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "CHERRY HILL, NJ \u2013 Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that Michael Breibart, Asher Fred, and Case Hurly from Haddonfield Memorial High School have won the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey\u2019s 1st Congressional District. The student\u2019s app, Mental Plus, connects students with psychologists and psychiatrists, allowing them to communicate and schedule appointments for mental health support \u2013 all for free.\n\n\u201cI would like to congratulate Michael, Asher, and Case for their outstanding achievement in developing an app that makes mental health support more accessible,\u201d said Rep. Norcross. \u201cAs a mental health advocate in Congress, it\u2019s great to see New Jersey students working to combat our nation\u2019s mental health crisis. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health, and young innovators like Michael, Asher, and Case are helping to ensure students learn to prioritize this vital healthcare.\u201d\n\nWatch Michael, Asher, and Case\u2019s video explaining their app here.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software applications on a platform of their choice.\n\nWinning apps from congressional districts across the country are eligible for display in the U.S. Capitol and featured on the House of Representatives website. Winners are invited to Washington, DC, to attend a summit called #HouseOfCode where they can display their apps to members of Congress and members of the technology community.\n\nInformation on this year\u2019s #HouseOfCode can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2024/12/stanton-releases-118th-congress-report-highlighting-constituent-casework-community-advocacy-and-strong-bipartisan-track-record", "Stanton Releases 118th Congress Report, Highlighting Constituent Casework, Community Advocacy and Strong Bipartisan Track Record", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PHOENIX\u2014Today Rep. Greg Stanton released his 118th Congress report, covering 2023 and 2024. The report highlights his legislative achievements, community advocacy and successful constituent casework wins \u2013 underscoring Stanton\u2019s commitment to service Arizona\u2019s Fourth Congressional District.\n\nThe report is available HERE.\n\n\u201cMy focus has always been meeting the challenges we have here at home \u2013 whether that\u2019s fighting to protect Arizona\u2019s water resources, investing in our infrastructure, expanding opportunities for Valley businesses or working to advance smart and sustainable border and immigration policy. Even with the gridlock in Washington, I\u2019m glad to report that we\u2019ve been able to get big things done in Congress to strengthen Arizona\u2019s economy and future,\u201d Stanton said.\n\nHighlights of the report include:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-releases-statement-on-survey-sent-to-her-constituents", "Rep. Sykes Releases Statement on Survey Sent to Her Constituents", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Emilia Strong Sykes", "S001223", "sykes.house.gov", "sykes", "https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement regarding a survey that was mailed to her constituents by the Council for Retirement Security, a 501(c)(4) with no affiliation with the congresswoman\u2019s office:\n\n\u201cI would like to state clearly that this survey was not sent by me or my office and that neither I nor my office have any affiliation with this group. My team and I are here to serve you and we will never request payment for services rendered by the Congressional office for Ohio\u2019s 13th Congressional District.\u201d\n\nWKYC verified that the survey sent by the Council for Retirement Security is not associated with Congresswoman Emilia Sykes\u2019 office.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-celebrates-legislative-accomplishments-for-virginia-from-2024", "Video: Kaine Celebrates Legislative Accomplishments for Virginia from 2024", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "VA", "Tim Kaine", "K000384", "www.kaine.senate.gov", "kaine", "https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news", "scraper", "Video Available Here\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following video highlighting wins for Virginia he secured in 2024. In the video, Kaine discussed various pieces of legislation he introduced that are now law, actions the Biden-Harris Administration took\u2014following Kaine\u2019s urging\u2014to make our communities healthier and safer, and new ways laws he helped enact, like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, are continuing to bring massive investments and new jobs to the Commonwealth.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud of everything we\u2019ve been able to accomplish this year, but I know that there\u2019s still so much more work to do,\u201d Kaine said. \u201c\u2026 I look forward to building on this year\u2019s progress, traveling around Virginia, showing up for you, listening to you, and then standing up for you in the years ahead. See you on the road in 2025.\u201d\n\nKaine\u2019s 2024 accomplishments include:\n\nLegislation he successfully helped pass into law, including:\n\nThe Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that enhances Social Security benefits for more than 50,000 Virginians, including firefighters, police officers, and other dedicated public servants;\n\nThe BOLD Act to help combat Alzheimer\u2019s Disease;\n\nThe Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, to honor the diplomats who helped save Jewish people during the Holocaust;\n\nThe BRIDGE for Workers Act to help more Americans find good-paying jobs;\n\nThe bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, alongside Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), to reauthorize a program Kaine helped create in 2014 in honor of Gabriella Miller, a Virginian who spent her life advocating for children with cancer, to advance lifesaving research;\n\nAnd\u2014also alongside Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA)\u2014the National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act to help address Parkinson\u2019s Disease.\n\nHistoric investments that have come to Virginia thanks to legislation Kaine helped pass, including:\n\nA $275 million investment in Micron\u2019s Manassas facility, which will create over 1,000 jobs;\n\nA $1.35 billion investment from Microporous LLC to build a new manufacturing facility, which will create thousands of jobs in Southside;\n\n$380 million in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to become carbon-neutral by 2040;\n\nA $681 million investment from LS GreenLink to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, which will create hundreds of jobs in Chesapeake;\n\nAn investment that\u2019s expected to be over $400 million from Topsoe to build a new manufacturing facility, which will create at least 150 new jobs in Chesterfield County;\n\nAn investment of $208 million by Mack and Volvo Trucks\u2014in addition to a federal grant award of over $208 million for the company\u2014to sustain 7,900 union jobs and create 295 new jobs in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.\n\nOver $154 million in federal funding for affordable housing across the Commonwealth.\n\nSteps Kaine successfully advocated for the Biden-Harris Administration to take to make our country healthier and safer, including:\n\nThe FDA issuing final guidance to raise the tobacco age to 21;\n\nExpanded coverage of IVF and other fertility services for federal workers;\n\nThe Department of Labor implementing new standards to limit miner\u2019s exposure to silica dust;\n\nAnd the closure of the gun show loophole, enhancing gun safety.\n\nA full transcript of the video is below:\n\nHey, everybody, Senator Tim Kaine here.\n\nIt\u2019s hard to believe 2024 is almost over. As I reflect on the past year, I want to take some time to celebrate some of what we\u2019ve been able to accomplish together.\n\nThis year, I was able to pass several bills through both chambers of Congress including:\n\nThe BOLD Act to help combat Alzheimer\u2019s Disease;\n\nThe Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, honoring diplomats who helped save Jewish people during WWII and the Holocaust;\n\nThe BRIDGE for Workers Act to help more Americans find good-paying jobs;\n\nAnd\u2014alongside Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton\u2014the National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act to help address Parkinson\u2019s Disease.\n\nIn 2024, we also had historic investments come to Virginia thanks to legislation I\u2019ve helped pass, including:\n\nA $275 million investment in Micron\u2019s Manassas microchip processing facility, which will create over 1,000 jobs;\n\nA $1.35 billion investment from Microporous LLC to build a new manufacturing facility, which will create thousands of jobs in Southside in the Danville region;\n\n$380 million in federal funding for the Port of Virginia so it can become carbon-neutral by 2040;\n\nA $681 million investment from LS GreenLink to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, creating hundreds of jobs in Chesapeake;\n\nA new Topsoe manufacturing facility, expected to bring more than $400 million in investments and create at least 150 new jobs in Chesterfield County;\n\nOver $154 million in federal funding for affordable housing across the Commonwealth.\n\nI\u2019m proud that I was also able to successfully advocate for steps the Biden-Harris Administration took to make our country healthier and safer, including:\n\nThe FDA issuing final guidance to raise the tobacco age to 21, based on a bill that I authored with Senator McConnell a few years ago;\n\nExpanded coverage of IVF and other fertility services for federal workers;\n\nThe Department of Labor implementing new standards to limit miner\u2019s exposure to silica dust;\n\nAnd the closure of the gun show loophole, enhancing gun safety all across this country.\n\nI\u2019m proud of everything we\u2019ve been able to accomplish this year, but I know that there\u2019s still so much more work to do.\n\nI hope you have a wonderful holiday season.\n\nI look forward to building on this year\u2019s progress, traveling around Virginia, showing up for you, listening to you, and then standing up for you in the years ahead.\n\nSee you on the road in 2025.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-releases-2024-end-of-year-report", "Murphy Releases 2024 End of Year Report", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "CT", "Christopher Murphy", "M001169", "www.murphy.senate.gov", "chrismurphy", "https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "HARTFORD\u2013U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday released his End of Year Report outlining the work he\u2019s done for the people of Connecticut during 2024. The report details Murphy\u2019s legislative priorities this year, including continuing to implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, building more social connection, fighting for workers, making housing more affordable, and more. Murphy also helped deliver billions of federal dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act to create good-paying jobs in Connecticut.\n\nThis year, Murphy and his office:\n\nIntroduced or co-sponsored 367 pieces of legislation, including 68 bills or resolutions as the lead sponsor.\n\nCompleted his eighth Walk Across Connecticut: four days, 64 miles, 16 towns, and hundreds of people along the way.\n\nTraveled across the state, hosting 117 roundtables, listening sessions and more with Connecticut residents.\n\nResponded and reached out to Connecticut residents through over 383,000 calls, emails, and letters.\n\nReturned nearly $2 million to constituents, including owed Social Security payments, veterans\u2019 benefits, tax refunds, and other savings from federal agencies.\n\nHelped over 3,300 constituents work through federal issues and get their owed benefits.\n\nClick here to download Senator Murphy\u2019s 2024 End of Year Report.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-honors-legacy-president-jimmy-carter-champion-humanity", "Congressman Al Green Honors the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter as a Champion for Humanity", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Al Green", "G000553", "algreen.house.gov", "algreen", "https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Houston, TX) \u2014 On Monday, December 30, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on X/Twitter:\n\nCongressman Al Green stated, \u201cOur nation has lost a great citizen. The world has lost a great humanitarian. Humanity has lost a great human being whose life made a difference for many who were among the homeless, the helpless, and the powerless. Rest in peace President #JimmyCarter, you have earned it.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-highlights-achievements-118th-congress", "Congressman Boyle Highlights Achievements of the 118th Congress", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "PA", "Brendan F. Boyle", "B001296", "boyle.house.gov", "boyle", "https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "PHILADELPHIA, PA \u2014 Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) outlined his key legislative and funding successes achieved during the 118th Congress. From passing impactful laws to securing critical resources for Philadelphia, Boyle\u2019s efforts have delivered tangible results for the people of his district.\n\nAmong his legislative accomplishments, Boyle passed a groundbreaking law to ensure Congress can make more informed decisions on key issues and renamed a local post office to honor a fallen police officer. As the lead Democrat on the House Budget Committee, he fought tirelessly to protect vital programs and ensure the economy works for middle-class families, not just the wealthy and well-connected.\n\n\u201cServing the people of Philadelphia in Congress is the honor of my life,\u201d said Congressman Boyle. \u201cThis Congress, we delivered real results for our community. We passed laws that will make a difference in people\u2019s lives, and we secured critical funding to help Philadelphia thrive. From honoring local heroes like Sergeant Fitzgerald to ensuring the American Jewish story is preserved, these legislative victories reflect the priorities and values of our community. I\u2019m proud of what we achieved together, and I\u2019m ready to keep fighting for Philadelphia.\u201d\n\nCongressman Boyle continued: \u201cAs the top Democrat on the Budget Committee, I will continue fighting to ensure the U.S. economy works for everyone\u2014not just the wealthy few. With an incoming Trump administration, it\u2019s more important than ever to stand up for working families, protect vital programs, and stop reckless policies that threaten our economic stability.\u201d\n\nKey Accomplishments for Philadelphia in the 118th Congress:\n\nOver $40 million in Community Project Funding secured for Philadelphia neighborhoods, including support for police officers, resources for first-generation students, transportation improvements, and more.\n\n$3.2 million saved or returned to constituents via casework. Constituents can always contact Congressman Boyle\u2019s office for assistance with Social Security, the IRS, and other government agencies.\n\nOver $630 million in new funding secured for Philadelphia\u2019s roads, bridges, ports, and SEPTA through legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.\n\n$740,000 secured to help fund veteran suicide prevention programs.\n\nKey Legislative Accomplishments:\n\nCongressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act (H.R. 7032): Signed into law by President Biden on September 30, 2024, this legislation ensures the Congressional Budget Office has the data they need from federal agencies to keep Congress informed, helping Congress to deliver better policies and better solutions for American families.\n\nDesignation of the Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building (H.R. 6073): This bill renames the U.S. Postal Service facility at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia in honor of Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald, a Temple University Police Officer tragically killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2023. Signed into law by President Biden on November 25, 2024, the legislation pays tribute to Sergeant Fitzgerald\u2019s service and sacrifice. He was a dedicated public servant and the first Temple University officer to lose his life in the line of duty.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-castro-celebrates-2024-congressional-app-challenge-winner-for-the-20th-district-of-texas", "Congressman Castro Celebrates 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner for the 20th District of Texas", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Joaquin Castro", "C001091", "castro.house.gov", "castro", "https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "SAN ANTONIO \u2014 Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement to recognize the achievements of Neha Hariharaprasad, a Brandeis High School freshman who won the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for the 20th District of Texas. Neha\u2019s winning app, \u201cEczema Ease,\u201d was inspired by her own struggle with eczema and is designed to help users understand and manage their condition.\n\n\u201cEvery year, the Congressional App Challenge allows San Antonio students to showcase their tech skills and creativity by building innovative and impactful apps,\u201d said Congressman Castro. \u201cThis year\u2019s winner, Neha Hariharaprasad, combined her experience with eczema and her interest in coding to create a practical, useful, and important application. I\u2019m excited to see San Antonio students using their coding skills to advance the public good, and I look forward to seeing Neha\u2019s app displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year\u2019s challenge!\u201d\n\nNeha Hariharaprasadand her family. Neha\u2019s older brother Rishi (pictured to the right) won the 2022 Congressional App Challenge with his app \u201cDisabled Health,\u201d which helps people with disabilities search for online information about at-home injuries.\n\n\u201cGrowing up with eczema has been challenging, not just physically but emotionally as well. However, what made it even more challenging was the uncertainty surrounding the condition\u2014trying various treatments, visiting numerous doctors, and still not having a clear, consistent way to manage the symptoms. Over the years, my family and I have tried countless treatments, from prescription medications to home remedies. While some provided temporary relief, nothing seemed to offer a long-term solution,\u201d Neha wrote in her application, \u201cEczema Ease was born out of the desire to make life easier for people like me who live with eczema. I wanted to create an app that not only educates users about their condition but also empowers them to take control of their health.\u201d\n\nEstablished in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition designed to encourage middle and high-school students to develop and apply their computer science skills. Winners from each Congressional District will have their apps featured on a display in the U.S. Capitol and are invited to attend a #HouseOfCode Demo Day Reception in Washington, D.C.\n\nCongressman Castro\u2019s Congressional App Challenge is judged by a nonpartisan panel of subject matter experts. This year\u2019s competition was judged by Dr. Gregory White, Professor Emeritus, Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security Director, Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Dr. Christopher Combs, Dee Howard Memorial Endowed Faculty Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering, Graduate Advisor of Record: M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Ms. Marcae Bryant Omosor, an Air Force veteran and software developer at AT&T.\n\nAll middle and high school students who live or attend school in TX-20 are eligible to participate in the App Challenge for the 20th District of Texas. To learn more about Congressman Castro\u2019s student programs, visit Castro.House.gov/students.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jim-costa-announces-2024-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "Rep. Jim Costa Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jim Costa", "C001059", "costa.house.gov", "costa", "https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) is pleased to announce Sarah Park, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge in California\u2019s 21st District.\n\nSarah Park of Visalia, CA, is a student in her 11th year at Independence Law Academy. Aspiring to become an attorney, Sarah is driven by her strong understanding of the law and her passion for helping others. Her STEM background includes experience in JavaScript and React Native. Through her participation in the Congressional App Challenge, Sarah enhanced her coding skills and aims to one day combine her knowledge in law and technology to create a meaningful impact. Park has been selected as California\u2019s 21st district\u2019s winner for her innovative app, \u201cMyPie.\u201d\n\n\u201cSarah Park\u2019s innovative app, MyPie, showcases the creativity and talent this competition is designed to inspire,\u201d said Congressman Jim Costa. \u201cBy addressing a real-world issue like healthy eating habits, Sarah has demonstrated the power of technology to improve lives and strengthen communities. I am proud of her achievement and excited for her future.\u201d\n\n\u201cWinning the Congressional App Challenge is an incredible honor, and I am grateful for this opportunity to showcase my app,\u201d said Sarah Park. \u201cMy Pie is a simple diet tracking tool based on the MyPlate diagram, inspired by my personal journey to improve my health and the realization that you truly are what you eat. This experience has shown me that with the right mindset, anyone can bring their ideas to life through code.\u201d\n\nABOUT THE APP\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), that empowers middle and high school students nationwide to use coding and STEM skills to create impactful apps. The challenge is the most prestigious prize in student computer science and has reached underserved, diverse, and rural student populations.\n\nSarah Park developed the MyPie app to help users track their meals using an interactive version of the USDA\u2019s MyPlate food diagram. Inspired by the creator\u2019s experience with acid reflux, MyPie encourages mindful eating by categorizing food into five groups \u2013 protein, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy \u2013 and allowing users to log daily portions.\n\nSimple yet powerful, the app promotes healthier diets and overall well-being, showcasing how technology can create meaningful change.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5587", "Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2024 Annual Report for Texas\u2019 Seventh Congressional District", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Lizzie Fletcher", "F000468", "fletcher.house.gov", "fletcher", "https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2024 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas\u2019 Seventh Congressional District this year. The report highlights some of Congresswoman Fletcher\u2019s work on legislation, events in the district, and constituent matters in 2024.\n\n\u201cI am honored and proud to represent Texas\u2019 Seventh Congressional District, and to bring the voices of those who live and work here to the national conversation about the challenges and opportunities before us,\u201d said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. \u201cI am glad to share some of the highlights of this work in my 2024 Annual Report, and I look forward to continuing my work for our community and our country in the year ahead.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the 2024 Annual Report include:\n\nLegislation: Congresswoman Fletcher has introduced several bills in the House of Representatives this year, including:\n\nthe Pink Tariffs Study Act, H.R. 7927, to require the U.S. Department of Treasury to conduct a study on potential gender bias within the U.S. tariff system;\n\nthe Heirs Empowerment and Inheritance Rights (HEIR) Act, H.R. 8117, to allow heirs\u2019 property owners to use alternate forms of documentation to prove property ownership to receive disaster aid; and\n\nthe LNG Coordination Act of 2024, H.R.7556, to establish a working group to improve the safety of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities and to make federal oversight of LNG facilities more efficient.\n\nConstituent Advocacy: This year, Congresswoman Fletcher\u2019s office resolved more than 2,000 constituent matters before federal agencies, and reached the milestone of resolving more than 15,000 constituent matters since she assumed office in 2019.\n\nCommunity Funded Projects: The Community Funded Projects process in Congress allows members of Congress to request funding for specific projects in their districts through a transparent process. Congresswoman Fletcher secured nearly $16 million in project funds this year. These include:\n\n$5,782,558 for the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority\u2019s Southwest Community Campus for redevelopment of a community senior center, expanding the existing facility and laying the groundwork for future work that promotes health and resiliency;\n\n$1,000,000 for renovations to the City of Houston Metropolitan Multiservice Center for People with Disabilities on West Gray;\n\n$963,000 for the City of Houston Forensic Science Center\u2019s Forensic Evidence Data System to meet the volume of requests for evidence analysis and to improve the collection, tracking, management, and processing of forensic evidence through the criminal justice system.\n\nTo view the full 2024 Annual Report, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=57D24F5B-B5B5-45B8-9865-72F8AFCF3F99", "McBath Delivers $223 Million for Georgia District, Recounts Success of 118th Congress", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Lucy McBath", "M001208", "mcbath.house.gov", "mcbath", "https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2014 Congresswoman Lucy McBath is announcing more than $223 million in federal funds, benefits, and grants secured by her office for Georgia\u2019s families during the 118th Congress. As part of the historic work of the United States Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration in the past two years, McBath helped send more than $67 billion in federal investments to the state of Georgia.\n\n\u201cAs a member of Congress, it\u2019s important that I bring back as many federal resources to Georgia as possible. We were incredibly successful in the 118th Congress, delivering hundreds of millions of dollars to keep our communities safe and prosperous,\u201d said McBath. \u201cI\u2019m also very humbled that our office\u2019s dedicated casework program was recognized for providing the Best Constituent Services and recovered millions in federal benefits for our neighbors. As always, I sought common-ground for Georgia\u2019s families and passed four bills into law. None of this could be possible without the engagement of my constituents, so I extend my gratitude to you all for being a part of our mission and ushering in a future we can all be proud to share with our families.\u201d\n\nIn 2024, McBath\u2019s office was named the Best Congressional Office for Constituent Service, making her the first member from Georgia to receive such an award. McBath\u2019s office provides Georgians with assistance with federal agencies and has yielded positive outcomes that have been shared by neighbors, garnered more than 6 million views on social media, and been documented in the New York Times.\n\nMcBath has earned a reputation as one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress and one of the most important voices in the House Democratic Caucus. Her legislation to support veterans was deemed the \u201cbiggest bill\u201d passed by a first term member.\n\nDuring the 118th Congress and in a Republican-led House, McBath passed four bills into law:\n\nFederal Prison Oversight Act: Improves transparency and safety protocols for staff and incarcerated individuals in the federal prison system.\n\nStop Campus Hazing Act: Prevents hazing on college campuses by requiring institutions to provide prevention programs and transparency to students and families. It was approved by the House and Senate and will soon be transferred to President Biden\u2019s desk for signature into law.\n\nEND Child Exploitation Act: Helps stop online child exploitation by empowering law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable and bring missing children home.\n\nVictims Voices Act: Ensures those who act on behalf of victims can receive restitution for costs incurred during the case, including transportation, lost income, and child care.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, McBath\u2019s federal casework program returned over $8 million dollars in benefits and her work has secured more than $215 million in community investments for her Metro Atlanta constituents, including:\n\n$25,347,982 Bus and Bus Facilities grant for Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority\n\n$20,000,000 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the Gwinnett Place Transit Center redevelopment\n\n$7,726,607 in critical infrastructure funding to repair, rehabilitate, or replace aging pipeline infrastructure in Lawrenceville as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law McBath voted to approve\n\n$7,500,000 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program award to fund Extreme Risk Protection Orders for crisis intervention in Georgia, a provision McBath championed that was included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\n\n$6,100,000 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant for the Atlanta Regional Commission\n\n$1,750,000 Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program grant to Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority\n\n$1,600,000 Safe Streets for All grant for the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation\n\n$1,053,400 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant to Gwinnett Department of Transportation to fund safety improvements along the Singleton Road corridor\n\n$1,008,333 Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health grant for the Center for Black Women\u2019s Wellness\n\n$888,000 Railroad Crossing Eliminations Program grant to study feasibility of eliminating three CSX crossings in Gwinnett County, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\n\n$600,000 Legal Assistance for Victims grant to Mosaic Georgia\n\n$500,000 award to Emory University to fund an apprenticeship program in the School of Nursing for which McBath made an FY2023 Community Project Funding/Congressionally-DirectedSpending request\n\n$445,500 General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education for Obria Gwinnett\n\n$309,600 Safe Streets for All grant to the City of Peachtree Corners to develop a comprehensive safety action plan and to pilot traffic camera/sensors at targeted intersections where there are high volumes of traffic and pedestrians, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\n\n$260,000 Safe Streets for All grant to the City of Lilburn to develop a city-wide comprehensive safety action plan and pilot temporary traffic calming measures, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and for which McBath sent a request\n\n$248,000 Safe Streets for All grant for the City of Norcross\n\n$150,000 Nonprofit Security Grant for a local school\n\n$125,000 COPS Hiring Program grant to the City of Lilburn\n\n$25,000 Teaching with Primary Sources grant for Student Leadership Johns Creek\n\nDuring her time representing Georgia\u2019s Seventh Congressional District, McBath has resolved nearly 3,500 federal casework inquiries. Here\u2019s what constituents had to say about their experience with her office:\n\n\u201cYour office\u2019s intervention was crucial in ensuring my nephew received a fair chance during his visa interview. Specifically, you facilitated communication with the US Embassy in Kathmandu, which made a significant difference in the processing and outcome of his application. Your efforts expedited the process and provided us with clear guidance and support throughout. Without your office\u2019s assistance, it is unlikely that we would have achieved such a positive result in a timely manner. Thanks to your help, my nephew is now in the United States and will be completing his residency in Alabama, which is a dream come true for him and our family. We are immensely grateful for your dedication and support.\u201d - Lok from Duluth\n\n\u201cWhen I first sent an email I was amazed to get a reply within the first 24 hours. Your team constantly monitored my issues with SBA and followed up with updates till the issue got resolved. I was so very impressed with your professionalism and concern for helping in solving my issues with SBA.\u201d - Deepa from Duluth\n\n\u201cMy daughter's passport was missing with USPS although I had a tracking number through priority mail. Tracking number was pointing to an endless loop within USPS. I had opened 3 cases and mail intercept per USPS recommendation. They charged me extra for mail intercept on top of priority charges. Since then still no movement/track of my daughter's passport. I made at least 50 phone calls with no answers. Finally I reached out to my Congresswoman's office. And they resolved the matter in a matter of 3-4 days by contacting USPS. We are so relieved that we can travel now. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It's been such a great experience working with your office and staff. You and your staff\u2019s professionalism is just outstanding. Great to have you as my representative.\u201d - Mohammad from Johns Creek\n\nAs part of the historic work of the United States Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration, McBath has helped send more than $67 billion in federal investments to the state of Georgia, including:\n\n$41.9 billion in private sector manufacturing and clean energy investments.\n\n$13.7 billion in public investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.\n\n$9.2 billion announced for transportation investments in roads, bridges, public transit, ports and airports, as well as electric buses and EV charging.\n\n$2.8 billion in funding to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet to everyone in Georgia.\n\n$359 million for clean water and water infrastructure.\n\n$219 million in home energy rebates to help hardworking families cut their energy costs by weatherizing their homes and replacing old appliances with more efficient models.\n\n$7.5 million in funding to support Extreme Risk Protection Orders for crisis intervention and to stop gun violence.\n\nMcBath has put the national spotlight on her community, bringing members of President Biden\u2019s cabinet to her district and showcasing the rich diversity of Georgia\u2019s Seventh Congressional District and the growth and progress that is continuing to develop with the support of bold federal investments that have been championed by McBath and the Biden-Harris Administration. Since the start of 2023, McBath has welcomed the following officials from President Biden\u2019s Cabinet to her district and the surrounding metro Atlanta area:\n\nVice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta to participate in a roundtable conversation on voting rights\n\nDepartment of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm visited Gwinnett for a tour and briefing at the Norcross OneStop and Senior Center to discuss lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs for seniors.\n\nDepartment of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marsha Fudge visited Gwinnett to tour the Good Samaritan Health Center and participate in an affordable housing roundtable with local leaders\n\nDepartment of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Atlanta and participated in a roundtable discussion with Gwinnett and Fulton-based school counselors at the American School Counselor Association annual conference. Secretary Cardona also visited Lawrenceville to announce new investments in student mental health made possible by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.\n\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited Atlanta for a Regional Office renaming ceremony in honor of the late Senator Johnny Isakson\n\nSmall Business Administration Administrator Isabella Guzman visited Norcross and participated in a local chamber briefing and toured small businesses in downtown Norcross\n\nUnited States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai visited Peachtree Corners to discuss trade and American investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure\n\nFederal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose visited Duluth to discuss rail concerns in local cities and highlight federal resources for elected officials in the district\n\nSenior White House Advisor Mitch Landrieu visited Peachtree Corners and convened a transportation and infrastructure roundtable with local mayors, government leaders, and regional transportation advocates\n\nAny constituent who is in need of federal casework assistance is encouraged to contact McBath\u2019s district office by calling (470) 773-6330 or by visiting mcbath.house.gov/help.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-sends-condolences-family-loved-ones-president-jimmy-carter", "Norton Sends Condolences to Family, Loved Ones of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "DC", "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "N000147", "norton.house.gov", "norton", "https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today sent her condolences to the family and loved ones of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. President Carter nominated Norton as the first woman to head the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 1977. She was confirmed and served as head of the Commission, where she enforced Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, barring job discrimination, until 1981.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter led a remarkable life, particularly after the end of his presidency. He was a model for how presidents can continue to make significant contributions after leaving the most powerful post in the world,\u201d Norton said. \u201cHis earnest belief that America could be better, coupled with his expectation that it should be, inspired a nation.\n\n\u201cIn the year 1977 a woman had never led the EEOC, which is tasked with enforcing federal laws against job discrimination, including gender-based discrimination. President Carter\u2019s action in appointing me as the first woman to lead the Commission helped reassure American women that existing federal protections against job discrimination applied equally to them.\n\n\u201cIn his later life, President Carter\u2019s enormous courage and resilience in the face of personal loss and illness cannot be doubted by anyone paying attention. I send my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during their time of mourning.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-paperwork-burden-reduction-act-rep-panetta-and-chairman-jason-smith", "The Bipartisan Paperwork Burden Reduction Act  by Rep. Panetta and Chairman Jason Smith, Signed into Law by President Biden", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jimmy Panetta", "P000613", "panetta.house.gov", "panetta", "https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Monterey, CA \u2013 The Paperwork Burden Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. The bipartisan legislation was authored and introduced by United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Jason Smith (MO-08). The law will relieve employers and workers from outdated, burdensome rules requiring employers to mail no longer needed tax paperwork to employees. Specifically, the legislation ends the requirement that employers continue to mail both forms 1095-B and 1095-C to employees to prove compliance with the Affordable Care Act\u2019s no longer existent individual healthcare mandate. The bill allows employees instead to request 1095-B and 1095-C health insurance tax forms online, rather than be mailed a paper copy, while ensuring the form is still available to employees who need it.\n\nEvery year, employers spend significant time and resources mailing 1095-C forms to employees. Only 1.4 percent of Americans decline their offer of employer-sponsored health insurance and will need to use this form. More than 154 million Americans will receive this unnecessary form in the mail, confusing workers and frustrating taxpayers.\n\n\u201cThere are too many unnecessary burdens on taxpayers and small businesses,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cThe bipartisan Paperwork Burden Reduction Act is a straightforward and commonsense law that will eliminate unnecessary paperwork that strains small businesses and drags down working families access to the Affordable Care Act. I thank Chairman Smith for his leadership and partnership on passing this legislation and I look forward to continuing to find common ground on these types of solutions that make our lives easier and livelihoods flourish.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4566", "PLASKETT STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "VI", "Stacey E. Plaskett", "P000610", "plaskett.house.gov", "plaskett", "https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland\n\nDecember 30th, 2024 202-808-6129\n\nPress Release\n\nPLASKETT STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER\n\nSt. Croix, USVI \u2013 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of the longest-lived U.S. President, James Carter.\n\n\u201cOur country mourns the passing of our former President Jimmy Carter who embodied the mantra of \u201cservice above self.\u201d He served the American people not just while he was in public office but distinguished himself as a former US president whose work to bring peace and better our nation and the world extended far beyond his elected position. He was a man of strong convictions and a demonstrative commitment to living out his faith through honest hard work. He leaves a legacy of tremendous advocacy for civil rights and peace. His stance on American leadership in the protection of human rights worldwide helped to disrupt the power of communist regimes during his presidency, and eventually led to the human rights initiatives of the 1980s and 1990s. The people of the Virgin Islands remember fondly his visits to our islands, and his love and respect for the people and culture of our territory.\n\n\u201cWe have lost another member of a man from \u201cthe Greatest Generation\u201d\u2014selfless, patriotic, hardworking, and an example of American can-doism. President Carter\u2019s life inspired many and I know his example will live on for many generations. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those who loved him.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4567", "RANKING MEMBER PLASKETT REFLECTS ON DEMOCRATS\u2019 IMPACT ON SELECT COMMITTEE ON WEAPONIZATION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "VI", "Stacey E. Plaskett", "P000610", "plaskett.house.gov", "plaskett", "https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland\n\nDecember 30, 2024 202-808-6129\n\nPress Release\n\nRANKING MEMBER PLASKETT REFLECTS ON DEMOCRATS\u2019 IMPACT ON SELECT COMMITTEE ON WEAPONIZATION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Ranking Member Plaskett released the following statement on the Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government:\n\n\u201cAs we end the 118th Congress and look toward the next, I am thankful that I was entrusted with the opportunity to serve our country and protect the integrity and soundness of our democracy as the Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government during this session. The Republican's attempt to derail the federal government\u2019s obligation to investigate and conduct due process on actions, organizations and individuals that threaten our republic and create an anti-democratic environment was met with strong resistance by myself and my Democratic colleagues on the subcommittee. We used the hearings to push our message of the dangers of Project 2025, along with Trump\u2019s plans to weaponize the federal government. We brought witnesses that were not beholden to the narrative laid out by the Republicans and we were able to drive home the critical need to fight against the threat of fascism and authoritarianism in our country. Because our Republican colleagues on the Committee lost the ability to follow the rules, it was our strategy to use that leverage to counter in very different ways than would normally be done in committees.\n\n\u201cI and my fellow Democratic colleagues\u2014known as the Truth Squad\u2014lifted up a standard of truth and resistance to the dangerous, divisive, and poisonous rhetoric espoused by our Republican counterparts on the committee. We held the line strategically and prevented much of the dangerous work Republicans on the committee intended to accomplish because of the foresight displayed by Leader Jeffries in putting this stellar group of Democratic Members together.\n\n\u201cAs we prepare to enter the 119th session of Congress, I remain committed to doing the difficult, but necessary work of the American people. I am grateful for the ex-officio support and guidance of Representative Jerry Nadler (NY-12) who has steered the ship so well on the Judiciary Committee. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his continued confidence in me.\n\n\u201cI believe our work on the Select Committee is a great example for my Democrat colleagues in the 119th Congress. The Weaponization Committee was formed and heralded with much fanfare by the Republicans at the beginning of the 118th. It is the incredible team put together by Hakeem Jeffries, our work as a cohesive group, and the confidence my colleagues placed in me to create a very unconventional strategy to counteract Chair Jordan\u2019s narrative that made the committee a \u2018nothing burger\u201d for the GOP.\n\n\u201cIt was an honor.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-scholten-returns-nearly-230-million-west-michigan-freshman-term", "Rep. Scholten Returns Nearly $230 Million to West Michigan in Freshman Term", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Hillary J. Scholten", "S001221", "scholten.house.gov", "scholten", "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The full end-of-term report is available here.\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) celebrated the end of her first term in Congress by releasing a report highlighting her wins for West Michigan in the 118th Congress. She returned nearly $230M to West Michigan through federal grant dollars and successful casework. The report also details Scholten's commitment to bipartisanship and illustrates her approach to compromising without compromising West Michigan values.\n\n\u201cI came to Congress to get stuff done for West Michigan, and this report is a testament to my dedication to our community,\u201d said Scholten. \u201cI am so proud to have returned hundreds of millions to the district, maintained a bipartisan legislative record, and cultivated a responsive operation in DC and West Michigan to ensure West Michiganders\u2019 voices are always heard. This term was not without difficulty as chaos on the other side of the aisle delayed much of the work we wanted to accomplish for the American people, but make no mistake, I worked to find common ground in common sense to deliver for MI-03, and I look forward to building upon this success in my next term.\u201d\n\nTOP HIGHLIGHTS:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-celebrates-passage-of-her-legislation-to-rename-the-marion-post-office-after-civil-rights-legend-albert-turner-sr", "Rep. Sewell Celebrates Passage of Her Legislation to Rename the Marion Post Office After Civil Rights Legend Albert Turner, Sr.", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated the passage of her legislation to rename the Marion Post Office after the late civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. H.R. 7893 passed the Senate unanimously on December 19th. Having previously passed the House, it now awaits President Biden\u2019s signature.\n\nThe bill was supported by every member of Alabama\u2019s congressional delegation.\n\n\u201cAlbert Turner Sr. was a civil rights legend whose enormous contributions to Perry County, the State of Alabama, and our nation should never be forgotten,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cI am thrilled that Congress has passed my bill to honor his legacy by officially renaming the Marion Post Office after him. I thank my colleagues of the Alabama Delegation for their help getting this important legislation across the finish line.\u201d\n\n\u201cI and my family are deeply honored that the United States Congress saw fit to recognize my father and the significant contributions he made to the civil rights of Americans,\u201d said Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. \u201cI personally want to thank the entire Alabama delegation, both Democratic and Republicans, who made this idea into law. More specifically, I want to thank the sponsor, my Congresswoman, Terri Sewell, for leading the charge of honoring my hero, my father, Albert Turner, Sr.\u201d\n\nAlbert Turner, Sr. was born in Perry County, Alabama in 1936. He devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement, fighting to ensure equal access to the ballot box for African Americans. Turner worked closely with prominent leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., served as the Alabama Field Secretary for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and even founded the Perry County Civic League to organize protests and boycotts for the racial integration of public facilities and schools. Turner passed away on April 13, 2000, at the age of 64.\n\nOnce signed, H.R. 7893 will officially rename the Marion Post Office, located at 306 Pickens Street, as the \u201cAlbert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building.\u201d\n\nBill text is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-summer-lee-gregory-meeks-barbara-lee-lead-letter-urging-president-biden-to-address-sudan-s-escalating-humanitarian-crisis", "Reps. Summer Lee, Gregory Meeks, Barbara Lee Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Address Sudan\u2019s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "PA", "Summer L. Lee", "L000602", "summerlee.house.gov", "summerlee", "https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nDecember 30, 2024\n\nContact: Vaibhav Vijay, Deputy Communications Director, Vaibhav.Vijay@mail.house.gov\n\nKyla Gill, Senior Press Secretary, Kyla.Gill@mail.house.gov\n\nReps. Summer Lee, Gregory Meeks, Barbara Lee Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Address Sudan's Escalating Humanitarian Crisis\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Summer Lee (D-Penn.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), and Representative Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) led 30 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden calling for urgent action to address the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.\n\nSudan is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. Since conflict broke out in April 2023, nearly 12 million people have been displaced, and more than 25 million\u2014half the country's population\u2014are suffering from extreme food insecurity and malnutrition. Civilians have been subjected to unimaginable atrocities, including mass killings, targeted ethnic violence, and the widespread use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Compounding the crisis, Sudan's healthcare system has been devastated, with the destruction of hospitals and clinics leaving millions without access to critical medical care.\n\n\"The United States possesses both the moral responsibility and the practical capability to lead the international response to this crisis,\" the Members wrote. \"The scale of suffering in Sudan demands the United States deploy every available humanitarian tool at our disposal\u2026it is critical to continue our diplomatic work to secure a ceasefire, protect civilians, and ensure unobstructed humanitarian access. Without decisive global engagement, violent conflict in Sudan threatens to destabilize the entire region, with devastating implications for countless lives and communities,\" they continued.\n\nThis call for action follows a recent announcement from Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the United States would provide $200 million in aid to the people of Sudan for food, shelter, and healthcare\u2014bringing total U.S. support since the onset of the conflict to more than $2.3 billion.\n\nIn their letter, the Members commended the President for his leadership on this issue thus far and urged his Administration to remain steadfast in implementing further bold, coordinated, and urgently needed measures to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and stabilize the region. These measures include establishing safe zones and humanitarian corridors, increasing aid directly to Sudanese organizations supporting civilians on the ground, updating atrocity determinations to address new violations, and renewing Temporary Protective Status for Sudanese nationals.\n\nThe full letter is available here.\n\nCosigners include: Gabe Amo (RI-01), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Cori Bush (MO-01), Greg Casar (TX-35), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Jes\u00fas Garc\u00eda (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Henry Johnson (GA-04), Daniel Kildee (MI-08), Betty McCollum (MN-04), James McGovern (MA-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Eleanor Norton (DC-AL), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), Dina Titus (NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-07), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Frederica Wilson (FL-24)\n\nBackground\n\nSince April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in violent conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. The resulting humanitarian crisis has created severe shortages of food, water, and healthcare, with famine declared in some areas. The United States and its allies need to take decisive action to deliver aid, protect civilians, and support long-term peace efforts.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-releases-term-review-118th-congress", "Congresswoman Lee Releases Term in Review for 118th Congress", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "DOWNLOAD: Lee\u2019s 118th Congress Term in Review\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released her Term in Review report for the 118th Congress, spanning her work from 2023 to 2024 in Washington and in Nevada. Among deeper summaries and highlights of her legislation signed into law, investments secured, and constituents helped, the report includes the following topline numbers:\n\nRanked #1 Most Bipartisan Member of Congress\n\n3,199 cases closed for southern Nevadans by a nationally recognized casework team\n\nFive Lee-led bipartisan bills signed into law\n\n$7.7+ million secured for individual constituents through casework\n\n$5.06 billion returned to Nevadans through grants and other federal investments\n\n60 bills led, 82% of which were bipartisan\n\n14 passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives\n\n51,000+ responses to legislative emails, calls, and letters\n\n425+ events attended and hosted across Nevada\n\n180 letters sent to the Administration and Congressional Leadership\n\n177+ legislative meetings held with constituents and advocacy groups in Washington\n\nThe report highlights significant milestones throughout the year, such as:\n\nBreaking ground on Brightline West, the nation\u2019s first-ever high-speed rail, made possible by legislation that Lee helped negotiate and pass. Brightline West is creating 35,000 good-paying jobs.\n\nHosting Lee\u2019s second annual Southern Nevada Water Summit.\n\nPassing bipartisan legislation to lower housing costs, secure southern Nevada\u2019s water, clean up toxic abandoned hardrock mines, protect children online, strengthen outdoor recreation and more.\n\nSecuring millions of federal investments for local projects like completing the Red Rock Legacy Trail, procuring a new emergency command vehicle for LVMPD, upgrading streetlights and traffic safety in one of Las Vegas\u2019s most dangerous intersections, and more.\n\nThe full report is available to be downloaded here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/sykes-statement-on-the-passing-of-jimmy-carter-the-39th-president-of-the-united-states", "Sykes Statement on the Passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Emilia Strong Sykes", "S001223", "sykes.house.gov", "sykes", "https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Akron, OH \u2013 U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement on the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States:\n\n\u201cPresident Carter embodied grace, humility, and service to our nation. From his time serving in the Navy, as Governor of Georgia, and President of the United States, to winning the Nobel Prize as a private citizen following his time in the White House, President Carter always strived to help those in need. His legacy will live on through his humanitarian work around the world. I share my deepest condolences with his family and loved ones and I join the scores of people across the globe who mourn the loss of a truly great man.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-highlights-2024-accomplishments-in-year-end-round-up", "Duckworth Highlights 2024 Accomplishments in Year-End Round Up", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "IL", "Tammy Duckworth", "D000622", "www.duckworth.senate.gov", "duckworth", "https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "[WASHINGTON, D.C.] \u2013 As 2024 comes to a close, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) highlighted several key accomplishments she secured over the last year:\n\n\u201cFrom helping almost 2,600 Illinoisans recover more than $11 million the Federal Government owed them to bringing home hundreds of millions of dollars to get the lead out of our children\u2019s drinking water, and from protecting IVF access for hopeful parents across the nation to helping make flying safer and more efficient for traveling Illinoisans and travelers with disabilities, I\u2019m so proud of everything we\u2019ve accomplished this year,\u201d Duckworth said. \u201cIt\u2019s a true honor to continue serving Illinoisans in the United States Senate and while I know the year ahead may look different than many of us hoped it would, I also know there\u2019s still much we can accomplish to help save working families money, end preventable gun violence, invest in communities that have been ignored for too long, advocate for Illinois on a global stage, support our troops while keeping the promises we\u2019ve made to our Veterans as well as protect and defend our civil and reproductive rights\u2014including guaranteeing access to IVF. I\u2019m eager to get back to work on these goals and so many more for Illinois in 2025.\u201d\n\nOver the past year, Duckworth and her office responded to nearly 900,000 emails and other messages as well as assisted more than 2,600 Illinoisans who were experiencing difficulties navigating the federal bureaucracy, helping recover more than $11.6 million in Social Security payments, Veterans\u2019 benefits, tax refunds and more. A select list of Duckworth\u2019s accomplishments from the past year is below.\n\nKey Accomplishments:\n\nEstablishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot Site as a National Monument: In August, Duckworth joined President Biden as he signed an official declaration to make the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot a national monument\u2014a culmination of Duckworth\u2019s more than five years of work to make it happen. Duckworth began calling for national monument recognition in 2018, first introducing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act with U.S Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) in 2019. In October, Duckworth helped commemorate the designation of the site as a national monument in Springfield with other federal and local leaders.\n\nImproving Aviation Safety, Growing Jobs And Protecting Travelers: As Chair of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation, Duckworth helped author the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, a landmark aviation safety law that includes a number of provisions she successfully championed to help improve safety for consumers, expand the aviation workforce and enhance protections and accessibility for travelers with disabilities. Over the past year, Duckworth also pushed to improve safety standards at Boeing and to help ensure FAA strictly and strongly oversees the manufacturer\u2019s production of passenger aircraft. Her efforts included urging the FAA to scrutinize Boeing\u2019s failures, enforce transparency and reject unsafe exemptions. In January, Duckworth\u2019s advocacy led Boeing to withdraw its unsafe petition asking the FAA to certify a new 737 MAX jet variant with a known\u2014and unresolved\u2014safety defect.\n\nSecuring Key NDAA Provisions to Strengthen Rock Island Arsenal, Support Families and Farmers in Illinois and Beyond: In the recently passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Duckworth secured provisions to help Illinoisans by expanding housing opportunities and surrounding infrastructure at Rock Island Arsenal, supporting school districts near Illinois military bases by helping alleviate state and local tax base funding shortfalls and expanding our military\u2019s use of sustainable aviation fuels, which supports our Illinois farmers, protects the environment and drives economy opportunity throughout the Midwest.\n\nBringing Home Significant Federal Investments: This year, Duckworth secured significant federal funding to drive innovation and improve infrastructure in Illinois. The University of Illinois\u2019s iFAB Hub was awarded $51 million in Tech Hub Phase II funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, positioning it as a national leader in biomanufacturing, creating jobs and transforming underutilized corn feedstocks into high-value products. Additionally, Chicago transportation infrastructure received over $305 million through the DOT Mega Program, including $209.8 million for the CREATE Program to enhance rail efficiency and safety and $95.6 million for the I-290/IL 171 Interchange Project to reduce congestion and flooding.\n\nDelivering Clean Water and Replacing Lead Pipes: Thanks to Duckworth's Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, which became law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2014Illinois received at least $214 million this year to get the lead out of our state\u2019s drinking water, helping improve water quality for families across the state and helping prevent lead poisoning. She also successfully secured several critical provisions for Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which recently passed the Senate and will head to President Biden\u2019s desk.\n\nHelping Illinois Veteran Owned Small Businesses: Duckworth's Veteran Small Business Enhancement Act was signed into law in 2019 to help Veteran entrepreneurs acquire equipment\u2014at little to no cost\u2014that the federal government no longer has a use for but that can help them expand their small businesses. Duckworth\u2019s law is helping Veteran entrepreneurs across the country save money, grow their small businesses, create good-paying local jobs and increase economic opportunity throughout their communities. In Illinois alone, at least 98 Veteran-owned small businesses have taken advantage of the benefits of Senator Duckworth\u2019s law to acquire more than 11,000 items which were worth more than $38 million when originally purchased.\n\nLead Efforts to Improve Police Accountability in Wake of Sonya Massey\u2019s Murder: After the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her own home by the very sheriff\u2019s deputy she called for help tragically underscored the clear need for crisis intervention and de-escalation tactics among law enforcement officers, Duckworth led her Senate Democratic colleagues in pushing to strengthen police accountability, deliver justice to families and improve de-escalation training. Her Police Training and Independent Review Act would incentivize states to provide law enforcement training on fair policing and de-escalation tactics while promoting the use of independent prosecutors for investigating deadly force incidents through federal grants.\n\nLeading Efforts to Safeguard IVF Access: In the wake of Donald Trump\u2019s Supreme Court Justices overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Duckworth led the charge against Republicans\u2019 extreme efforts to take away Americans\u2019 reproductive rights and threaten access to IVF for those looking to start or grow their families. After warning for years that Republicans would seek to ban IVF if they succeeded in overturning Roe, only for Alabama\u2019s Supreme Court to prove her right, Duckworth introduced her Right to IVF Act to protect IVF nationwide. Senator Duckworth forcefully worked to pass her landmark bill as Republicans and Donald Trump actively blocked it from becoming law, all while claiming to support family building through IVF.\n\nHelping Bring Illinois Hostages Home and Pushing for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: With the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza\u2014and the humanitarian crisis it has caused\u2014stretching on for more than a year, Duckworth continued her efforts to secure a for permanent mutual ceasefire that will release the hostages and alleviate the suffering of innocent civilians. She has consistently called for bringing sustained and expanded humanitarian relief into Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis there.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-senators-hassan-and-cornyns-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-border-security", "SIGNED INTO LAW: Senators Hassan and Cornyn\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Border Security", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 The President recently signed into law the DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, which U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced. The bipartisan legislation requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess contracts for services performed along the U.S.-Mexico border and implement a plan to improve procurement and delivery of those services.\n\n\u201cWe need to continue working across the aisle to strengthen border security,\u201d said Senator Hassan. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation is one additional way to better achieve that mission, and I am pleased that the President has signed it into law. It will help ensure that the Department of Homeland Security and its contractors are operating as effectively as possible at the border.\u201d\n\nThe DHS Office of Inspector General has previously reported instances when U.S. Customs and Border Protection failed to timely contract for adequate facilities at the Southern border.\n\nSenators Hassan and Cornyn\u2019s legislation will mitigate this issue by requiring the DHS Under Secretary for Management to assess contracts valued at a minimum of $50 million for services performed by contractor personnel along the Southern border. DHS will also be required to develop a strategy and implementation plan to improve procurement and delivery of services. As part of the analysis, DHS is required to consider the impact of contracts on the ability of Border Patrol agents to carry out their primary mission responsibilities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-celebrate-inflation-reduction-acts-2000-per-year-cap-on-out-of-pocket-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans-with-medicare", "Warner & Kaine Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act\u2019s $2,000 Per Year Cap on Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Americans with Medicare", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "VA", "Tim Kaine", "K000384", "www.kaine.senate.gov", "kaine", "https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) celebrated a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that will go into effect on January 1, 2025 to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per year for Americans with Medicare Part D. The cap will apply to individuals\u2019 combined, total costs for covered drugs\u2014regardless of how many medications they need. Some estimates have shown that Virginians on Medicare will save an average of $440.62 on out-of-pocket costs on prescription drugs thanks to this cap.\n\n\u201cThe Inflation Reduction Act has already made a huge difference in the lives of Virginians. It\u2019s capped the price of insulin at $35 per month for seniors, lowered health care and energy costs, brought millions of dollars in investment to Virginia, and created manufacturing jobs\u2014all while lowering the deficit,\u201d said the senators. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled that beginning in 2025, Americans on Medicare will have a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs. Many seniors currently pay thousands of dollars a year for medications they need, so this provision is crucial to saving them money. We will keep working to build on this progress and ensure that Virginia harnesses all the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.\u201d\n\nIn 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is also expected to announce 15 more Medicare Part D drugs for negotiation. The IRA allowed CMS to negotiate the price of prescription drugs for the first time\u2014a move Warner and Kaine had long pushed for. This year, the Biden Administration announced negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs for patients covered by Medicare Part D. The negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs, which will go into effect in 2026, will save $1.5 billion for Americans with Medicare Part D and $6 billion in the federal budget in the first year of implementation.\n\nMany other provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which the senators voted to pass in 2022, have already gone into effect to lower health care costs and expand clean energy manufacturing in Virginia and across the country.\n\nHealth Care:\n\nBlack lung benefits: The law permanently extended the black lung excise tax at a higher rate, providing more certainty for miners, miner retirees, and their families who rely on the fund to access benefits. In Virginia, thousands of miners and their families have received benefits through the trust fund since it was established, including approximately 2,600 Virginians in 2021. Click here to learn more about what this means for miners and miner retirees like Mr. James Gibbs, a Bristol native, the At-Large International Vice President of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), and Kaine's guest to the 2023 State of the Union.\n\n$35 cap on the cost of insulin: Out-of-pocket costs for insulin\u2014regardless of how much a patient needs\u2014are capped at $35 per month under Medicare. Thanks to the IRA, 36,461 Virginians on Medicare who use insulin now pay no more than $35 per month. Click here to learn how seniors like Mrs. Marguerite Bailey Young of Fredericksburg, who was Warner\u2019s guest to the 2023 State of the Union, are benefiting from the $35 cap.\n\nFree vaccines for Medicare recipients: People with Medicare no longer have to pay to receive most vaccines under Medicare Part D, which includes vaccines for shingles, HPV, MMR, diphtheria, and pertussis. In 2023, over 230,000 seniors in Virginia received a recommended vaccine free of cost.\n\nExtension of ACA subsidies: During the pandemic, Congress enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help lower health care premiums for millions of Americans. The IRA extended these enhanced subsidies through 2025 to help make Virginians\u2019 health insurance more affordable. 350,008 Virginians with ACA coverage are receiving assistance to lower the cost of their premium. In 2022, Virginians saved an average of $508 per month on their health insurance premium.\n\nLower Premiums for More Than 500,000 Virginians: There are additional provisions that went into effect to limit annual premium increases for Americans, including more than 500,000 Virginians enrolled in Medicare Part D.\n\nPenalties on drug manufacturers that increase prices: Manufacturers are required to keep the increase in the cost of their drugs at or below inflation.\n\nClean Energy:\n\nBoosts to clean energy investments: Clean energy manufacturers can apply for expanded tax credits that incentivize investment in and production of renewable energy technologies like solar power and offshore wind. The IRA set aside $4 billion in credits for businesses that make these investments in energy communities that have seen closures of coal mines or retirements of coal-fired power plants in recent years. This means that communities in Virginia, especially Southwest Virginia, are well-positioned to benefit from many of these tax credits and funding opportunities. In 2023, Kaine hosted an event at Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap to discuss how Virginia can best harness the clean energy tax credits, economic development, and job creation opportunities created by the legislation.\n\nImprovements to home energy efficiency: Homeowners can receive up to 30 percent back through tax credits for making energy efficiency improvements to their home\u2014generally up to a maximum of $1,200 per year but potentially up to $3,200 if improvements include heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, or biomass stoves.\n\nSimplified Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credits: The IRA allows qualified individuals to get a tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of new EVs or a tax credit of up to $4,000 for certain used EVs and plug-in hybrids purchased through a dealership. Virginians who buy an EV from a participating dealer can now choose to receive their tax credit for that purchase at the point-of-sale instead of after filing their taxes.\n\nFederal funding to help low-income and disadvantaged communities more easily access solar energy: The IRA brought over $156 million in federal funding to Virginia to support solar energy development in low-income areas, which will lower energy costs for families and create good-quality jobs while tackling the effects of climate change.\n\nThe IRA has also expanded clean energy manufacturing in Virginia and brought a series of corporate investments to Virginia, including:\n\nA $681 million investment by LS GreenLink to build a state-of-the-art facility in Chesapeake to manufacture high-voltage subsea cables used for offshore wind farms. This will create over 330 jobs.\n\nAn over $400 million investment by Topsoe to build a new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County that will manufacture solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC), a crucial component for producing clean hydrogen. This will create at least 150 new jobs in Virginia.\n\nAn investment of over $208 million by Mack and Volvo Trucks and a federal grant award of over $208 million to sustain 7,900 union jobs and create 295 new jobs in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Volvo Trucks is the second largest employer in the New River Valley, sustaining 3,600 jobs in Dublin, including 3,200 United Automobile Workers (UAW) jobs. In September 2024, Warner and Kaine visited Volvo\u2019s New River Valley plant to celebrate the investment.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases/over-the-last-year-schatz-secured-more-than-6-billion-to-support-mauis-recovery-build-more-housing-improve-infrastructure-expand-high-speed-internet-and-advance-other-priorities-across-hawaii", "Over The Last Year, Schatz Secured More Than $6 Billion To Support Maui\u2019s Recovery, Build More Housing, Improve Infrastructure, Expand High-Speed Internet & Advance Other Priorities Across Hawai\u2018i", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "HI", "Brian Schatz", "S001194", "www.schatz.senate.gov", "schatz", "https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "HONOLULU \u2013 In 2024, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai\u2018i) helped secure more than $6 billion in federal funding for Hawai\u2018i as he led efforts to deliver resources to support Maui\u2019s recovery from last year\u2019s fires and advance a range of other priorities for the state. Earlier this month, Schatz announced an estimated $1.6 billion in new funding for Maui\u2019s continued recovery, aimed at building permanent housing for survivors, in addition to almost $500 million to support economic development, small business needs, water infrastructure, and more. The funding was approved following efforts led by Schatz for more than a year to press the need for long-term disaster aid both in Congress and with the Biden administration.\n\n\u201cSurvivors on Maui are doing everything they can to recover \u2013 but they can\u2019t do it alone. That\u2019s why getting funding to build housing \u2013 which remains the top priority \u2013 was so important,\u201d said Senator Schatz. \u201cPeople can\u2019t fully recover without stable, permanent housing, and it\u2019s critical that homes now get built as quickly as possible.\u201d\n\nSenator Schatz added, \u201cWe also delivered significant funding this year to improve infrastructure of all kinds, expand access to high-speed internet, and help people transition to clean energy. Tackling Hawai\u2018i\u2019s housing shortage is one of the biggest challenges of our time \u2013 and the new investments to encourage pro-housing policies and build housing on Hawaiian home lands are just the start. Whether it\u2019s increasing SNAP benefits for families or preserving telehealth access or pushing to strengthen Hawai\u2018i\u2019s security, we made real progress this year to help people across the state.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Schatz, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), helped secure more than $6.6 million to build housing across the state by removing regulatory barriers that drive up the cost of housing. The funding came from a first-of-its-kind national program created by Schatz \u2013 the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program \u2013 for which he secured $100 million in fiscal year 2024.\n\nAdditionally, as Chair of THUD and Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Schatz delivered record funding to build housing on Hawaiian home lands and in other Native communities. The more than $1.3 billion for Native communities nationwide was an increase of more than $320 million from last year, and is in addition to the $22.3 million he secured to address Native Hawaiian housing needs.\n\nAdditional highlights include:\n\nHelping increase SNAP benefits to reflect food costs in Hawai\u2018i: Following calls from Schatz to increase SNAP benefits in Hawai\u2018i in line with the local cost of food, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed a $40 \u2013 or 2.3 percent \u2013 increase in benefits. Schatz worked directly with USDA Secretary Vilsack to update the Hawai\u2018i cost analysis.\n\nSupporting flood management and environmental restoration projects: As part of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, Schatz secured provisions authorizing feasibility studies for flood risk management projects on Maui, Kaua\u2018i, and O\u2018ahu and expediting projects already underway.\n\nImproving air tour safety and addressing air noise: Schatz secured several provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 to toughen safety requirements for air tour operators and require the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to participate in a state task force on air tour operations. The bill also helps airports in the state adapt to extreme weather and establishes the first-ever, Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection.\n\nExtending telehealth coverage: Schatz led a group of 100 lawmakers in calling for telehealth expansion that were set to expire at the end of the year. Schatz continues to push for the passage of his bipartisan bill to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries.\n\nLeading the push to strengthen national security and protect Hawai\u2018i: Along with Senator Eric Schmidt (R-Mo.) and a group of bipartisan colleagues, Schatz \u2013 a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee \u2013 called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to clarify that Hawai\u2018i would be protected by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) under Article V of its treaty should the state ever come under attack by an adversary. Hawai\u2018i is the only state in the country that does not have full protections under NATO.\n\nRenewing COFA agreements and making medical care accessible to U.S. military veterans living in the FAS: Schatz helped extend the United States\u2019 agreements with the Freely Associated States (FAS) of the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia as part of this year\u2019s appropriations process. Additionally, Schatz secured provisions to allow the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide medical care to veterans of the U.S. military living in the FAS.\n\nWorking to improve evacuation route planning in the event of a disaster or emergency: Following the Lahaina fires, Schatz joined U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai\u2018i), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to develop guidelines for state and local governments to improve emergency evacuation preparedness.\n\nFunding highlights include:\n\nNearly $108 million to rehabilitate bridges on Hawai\u2018i Island. $74.6 million in funding will help improve Nanue and Hakalau bridges on Hawai\u2018i Island in an effort to maintain traffic capacity and safety. The funding will also enable the completion of environmental remediation of lead paint under Hakalau Bridge that led to the closure of Hakalau Beach Park. $33 million of the funding will help strengthen the Wailuku River Bridge by making key improvements to reinforce its foundation.\n\nNearly $100 million to improve airports statewide. The funding will help rehabilitate runways at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on Hawai\u2018i Island as well as enable the construction of a new security screening checkpoint facility at Kahului Airport on Maui. At Daniel K. Inouye Airport on O\u2018ahu, the funding will help improve the Terminal 2 roadway for the Wiki Wiki Shuttle, expand sidewalks and update lighting to the Diamond Head Concourse, and upgrade fire sprinkler and alarm systems.\n\n$89 million to expand high-speed internet access on Hawaiian home lands. The funding will help bring broadband internet access to thousands of households on Hawaiian home lands through building new telecommunications infrastructure, workforce development programs, and digital equity initiatives for DHHL lessees.\n\n$68.4 million to conserve and restore watersheds and forests. The funding for the University of Hawai\u2018i Sea Grant College program will be used to help conserve and restore watersheds and forests; build natural infrastructure to protect communities and habitats; restore Native Hawaiian fishponds, limu, and coral reefs to reinvigorate habitat; and establish new green infrastructure projects to reduce risk and improve disaster resilience.\n\n$62.4 million to deliver solar power to low-income homes statewide. The funding will help finance residential rooftop solar projects as well as storage and community-owned solar systems.\n\n$42.5 million to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety on Hawai\u2018i Island and O\u2018ahu. The funding will be used to reconstruct roadways near Bayfront Highway and Waianuenue Avenue in Hilo to implement a slate of roadway improvements including ADA-compliant sidewalks, pedestrian signals, and traffic management devices. In Honolulu, the funding will be used to add an additional lane and execute a complete redesign of a 1.5-mile segment of Salt Lake Boulevard which includes dedicated bike lanes.\n\n$24.4 million to repair roads and structures damaged by storms on Maui and Kaua\u2018i. The funding will be used to cover the costs of repairs to roadways and structures on Maui and Kaua\u2018i that were damaged by landslides and severe rain in recent years.\n\n$20 million to support Native Hawaiian climate resilience efforts. The funding, awarded to 17 Native Hawaiian Organizations, will help restore native ecosystems and plants and enhance food security while incorporating Indigenous knowledge and practices.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A046445E-BBF0-4B67-AE86-F68A477CFE95", "Warner & Kaine Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act's $2,000 per Year Cap on Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Americans with Medicare", "2024-12-30", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "VA", "Mark R. Warner", "W000805", "www.warner.senate.gov", "warner", "https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) celebrated a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that will go into effect on January 1, 2025 to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per year for Americans with Medicare Part D. The cap will apply to individuals\u2019 combined, total costs for covered drugs\u2014regardless of how many medications they need. Some estimates have shown that Virginians on Medicare will save an average of $440.62 on out-of-pocket costs on prescription drugs thanks to this cap.\n\n\u201cThe Inflation Reduction Act has already made a huge difference in the lives of Virginians. It\u2019s capped the price of insulin at $35 per month for seniors, lowered health care and energy costs, brought millions of dollars in investment to Virginia, and created manufacturing jobs\u2014all while lowering the deficit,\u201d said the senators. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled that beginning in 2025, Americans on Medicare will have a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs. Many seniors currently pay thousands of dollars a year for medications they need, so this provision is crucial to saving them money. We will keep working to build on this progress and ensure that Virginia harnesses all the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.\u201d\n\nIn 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is also expected to announce 15 more Medicare Part D drugs for negotiation. The IRA allowed CMS to negotiate the price of prescription drugs for the first time\u2014a move Warner and Kaine had long pushed for. This year, the Biden Administration announced negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs for patients covered by Medicare Part D. The negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs, which will go into effect in 2026, will save $1.5 billion for Americans with Medicare Part D and $6 billion in the federal budget in the first year of implementation.\n\nMany other provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which the senators voted to pass in 2022, have already gone into effect to lower health care costs and expand clean energy manufacturing in Virginia and across the country.\n\nHealth Care:\n\nBlack lung benefits: The law permanently extended the black lung excise tax at a higher rate, providing more certainty for miners, miner retirees, and their families who rely on the fund to access benefits. In Virginia, thousands of miners and their families have received benefits through the trust fund since it was established, including approximately 2,600 Virginians in 2021.\n\n$35 cap on the cost of insulin: Out-of-pocket costs for insulin\u2014regardless of how much a patient needs\u2014are capped at $35 per month under Medicare. Thanks to the IRA, 36,461 Virginians on Medicare who use insulin now pay no more than $35 per month. Click here to learn how seniors like Mrs. Marguerite Bailey Young of Fredericksburg, who was Warner\u2019s guest to the 2023 State of the Union, are benefiting from the $35 cap.\n\nFree vaccines for Medicare recipients: People with Medicare no longer have to pay to receive most vaccines under Medicare Part D, which includes vaccines for shingles, HPV, MMR, diphtheria, and pertussis. In 2023, over 230,000 seniors in Virginia received a recommended vaccine free of cost.\n\nExtension of ACA subsidies: During the pandemic, Congress enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help lower health care premiums for millions of Americans. The IRA extended these enhanced subsidies through 2025 to help make Virginians\u2019 health insurance more affordable. 350,008 Virginians with ACA coverage are receiving assistance to lower the cost of their premium. In 2022, Virginians saved an average of $508 per month on their health insurance premium.\n\nLower Premiums for More Than 500,000 Virginians: There are additional provisions that went into effect to limit annual premium increases for Americans, including more than 500,000 Virginians enrolled in Medicare Part D.\n\nPenalties on drug manufacturers that increase prices: Manufacturers are required to keep the increase in the cost of their drugs at or below inflation.\n\nClean Energy:\n\nBoosts to clean energy investments: Clean energy manufacturers can apply for expanded tax credits that incentivize investment in and production of renewable energy technologies like solar power and offshore wind. The IRA set aside $4 billion in credits for businesses that make these investments in energy communities that have seen closures of coal mines or retirements of coal-fired power plants in recent years. This means that communities in Virginia, especially Southwest Virginia, are well-positioned to benefit from many of these tax credits and funding opportunities. In 2023, Kaine hosted an event at Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap to discuss how Virginia can best harness the clean energy tax credits, economic development, and job creation opportunities created by the legislation.\n\nImprovements to home energy efficiency: Homeowners can receive up to 30 percent back through tax credits for making energy efficiency improvements to their home\u2014generally up to a maximum of $1,200 per year but potentially up to $3,200 if improvements include heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, or biomass stoves.\n\nSimplified Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credits: The IRA allows qualified individuals to get a tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of new EVs or a tax credit of up to $4,000 for certain used EVs and plug-in hybrids purchased through a dealership. Virginians who buy an EV from a participating dealer can now choose to receive their tax credit for that purchase at the point-of-sale instead of after filing their taxes.\n\nFederal funding to help low-income and disadvantaged communities more easily access solar energy: The IRA brought over $156 million in federal funding to Virginia to support solar energy development in low-income areas, which will lower energy costs for families and create good-quality jobs while tackling the effects of climate change.\n\nThe IRA has also expanded clean energy manufacturing in Virginia and brought a series of corporate investments to Virginia, including:\n\nA $681 million investment by LS GreenLink to build a state-of-the-art facility in Chesapeake to manufacture high-voltage subsea cables used for offshore wind farms. This will create over 330 jobs.\n\nAn over $400 million investment by Topsoe to build a new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County that will manufacture solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC), a crucial component for producing clean hydrogen. This will create at least 150 new jobs in Virginia.\n\nAn investment of over $208 million by Mack and Volvo Trucks and a federal grant award of over $208 million to sustain 7,900 union jobs and create 295 new jobs in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Volvo Trucks is the second largest employer in the New River Valley, sustaining 3,600 jobs in Dublin, including 3,200 United Automobile Workers (UAW) jobs. In September 2024, Warner and Kaine visited Volvo\u2019s New River Valley plant to celebrate the investment.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-remembers-president-jimmy-carter", "Rep. Adams Remembers President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Alma S. Adams", "A000370", "adams.house.gov", "adams", "https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "###\n\nCongresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. represents North Carolina's 12th Congressional District (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County) and serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, where she serves as ranking member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-president-jimmy-carter", "Amo Statement on President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cWith the passing of President Jimmy Carter, we mourn a legend in public service and the North Star of what it means to truly love thy neighbor,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo. \u201cI will remember his devout focus on global human rights, commitment to ethical leadership, and steadfast faith in the better angels of America. May he rest in peace.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-s-statement-on-the-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Congresswoman Beatty\u2019s Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2014 I join the nation in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter and in praying for his family. President Carter served the country with tireless dedication to building a better world, exemplifying what it means to lead with intention and compassion. He will be remembered as a global peacemaker who showed that peace is not only forged through historic agreements and support for democracy around the world but also through advancing human dignity in areas like housing, healthcare, and more.\n\nMay he rest in peace and power.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-bishop-statement-on-the-life-and-legacy-of-president-jimmy-carter", "CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.", "B000490", "bishop.house.gov", "bishop", "https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "PLAINS, Ga. \u2013 Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the life and legacy of former President, and beloved resident of Southwest Georgia, Jimmy Carter, who passed from labor to reward on December 29:\n\n\u201cToday, the world lost a giant \u2013 a force for peace and democracy, someone who lived a life of service to others, and a compassionate leader who sought to bring people together. Jimmy Carter\u2019s legacy \u2013 from his humble beginnings in Southwest Georgia, through his time as Georgia\u2019s governor and America\u2019s president and through his eventual leadership on the world stage \u2013 will remain uplifting and inspirational.\n\n\u201cI have been blessed to call him friend and mentor for over 50 years and to be his Congressman for 32 of those years. He and his late wife, Rosalynn, were shining lights of faith, love, and devotion to each other and to humankind. Their work to promote health, housing, human rights, democracy, and peace put their Christian values into action.\n\n\u201cMy wife, Vivian, and I \u2013 along with countless others across the globe \u2013 extend our deepest condolences to the Carter family. The immense depth of sadness we feel in his passing reflects the soaring heights of altruism and selflessness he lived and for which his hometown of Plains, Georgia, and the world are all the better.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Scott Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "VA", "Robert C. \"Bobby\" Scott", "S000185", "bobbyscott.house.gov", "bobbyscott", "https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "NEWPORT NEWS, VA \u2013 Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cI join those across our nation and the world mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. A deeply principled and family man, he dedicated his life to public service \u2014 not only to his fellow Americans, but to humanitarian causes around the world. Through the Carter Center, his work with Habitat for Humanity, and his advocacy for democracy and human rights at home and abroad, President Carter redefined how former presidents can continue to serve and positively impact the world years after their presidency. His accomplishments as president live on, but so will his vast contributions to society he made after his term in office.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3489", "Congressman Case Statement On The Passing Of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Ed Case", "C001055", "case.house.gov", "case", "https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=7", "scraper", "(Honolulu, HI) \u2013 Congressman Ed Case (First District - Hawai\u2018i) today issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cFaith, hope, service. These will always define President Jimmy Carter. Faith in God and humanity. Hope for our country and world and for each and all of us. Service as the purpose of life, each in our own best way. His was truly a life of consequence.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-garcia-s-statement-on-the-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Congressman Garc\u00eda\u2019s Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "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 Garc\u00eda issued the following statement on the passing of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States:\n\n\u201cToday we lost a giant of progressive politics\u2014a farmer, veteran, teacher, and President who fought for a more humane and accountable government even when doing so was politically costly. Though President Carter faced significant challenges during his administration, he steadfastly pursued a bold agenda focused on social and human services for working families. His Administration crafted the first national energy policy, created the Department of Education, and bolstered the Social Security system. He also expanded the National Park Service, protecting 103 million acres of land in Alaska. In 1976, he created the White House Office of Hispanic Affairs to address issues of critical importance to the Latino community, and held town halls across the nation to listen to the community\u2019s concerns. His new Department of Education created a fund for programs to help non-English-speaking students become proficient.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter\u2019s foreign policy legacy includes unprecedented movement toward peace in the Middle East and taking tangible actions\u2014including the suspension of military aid\u2014against countries that committed human rights abuses. He negotiated the Torrijos\u2013Carter Treaties, which provided for the return of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999.\n\n\u201cHis post-presidency, however, was perhaps the most productive era of President Carter\u2019s life. His efforts to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to unwaveringly advance human rights and alleviate human suffering, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize decades after leaving the White House. His steadfast pursuit of truth and peace leaves a powerful legacy to uphold.\n\n\u201cMy thoughts are with the Carter family, their friends, and with all those who worked with President Carter through the decades.\"\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-congresista-garcia-sobre-el-fallecimiento-del-presidente-jimmy-carter", "Declaraci\u00f3n del Congresista Garc\u00eda sobre el Fallecimiento del Presidente Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Jes\u00fas G. \"Chuy\" Garc\u00eda", "G000586", "chuygarcia.house.gov", "chuygarcia", "https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHICAGO \u2014 El Congresista Garc\u00eda emiti\u00f3 la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n sobre el fallecimiento de Jimmy Carter, el 39.\u00ba Presidente de los Estados Unidos:\n\n\u201cHoy perdimos a un gigante de la pol\u00edtica progresista: un granjero, veterano, maestro y presidente que luch\u00f3 por un gobierno m\u00e1s humano y responsable, incluso cuando hacerlo era pol\u00edticamente costoso. Aunque el presidente Carter enfrent\u00f3 desaf\u00edos significativos durante su administraci\u00f3n, persigui\u00f3 firmemente una agenda centrada en los servicios sociales y humanos para las familias trabajadoras. Su administraci\u00f3n elabor\u00f3 \u200b\u200bla primera pol\u00edtica energ\u00e9tica nacional, cre\u00f3 el Departamento de Educaci\u00f3n y reforz\u00f3 el sistema de Seguridad Social. Tambi\u00e9n ampli\u00f3 el Servicio de Parques Nacionales, protegiendo 103 millones de acres de tierra en Alaska. En 1976, cre\u00f3 la Oficina de Asuntos Hispanos de la Casa Blanca para abordar cuestiones de importancia cr\u00edtica para la comunidad latina, y celebr\u00f3 juntas comunitarias abiertas en todo el pa\u00eds para escuchar las preocupaciones de la comunidad. Su nuevo Departamento de Educaci\u00f3n cre\u00f3 un fondo para programas para ayudar a los estudiantes que no hablan ingl\u00e9s a dominarlo.\n\n\u201cEl legado de pol\u00edtica exterior del presidente Carter incluye un movimiento sin precedentes hacia la paz en el Medio Oriente y la adopci\u00f3n de medidas tangibles, incluida la suspensi\u00f3n de la ayuda militar, contra los pa\u00edses que cometieran abusos contra los derechos humanos. Negoci\u00f3 los Tratados Torrijos-Carter, que establecieron la devoluci\u00f3n del Canal de Panam\u00e1 a Panam\u00e1 en 1999.\n\n\u201cSin embargo, su etapa posterior a la presidencia fue quiz\u00e1s la m\u00e1s productiva de la vida del Presidente Carter. Sus esfuerzos por encontrar soluciones pac\u00edficas a los conflictos internacionales, por promover inquebrantablemente los derechos humanos y aliviar el sufrimiento humano le valieron el Premio Nobel de la Paz d\u00e9cadas despu\u00e9s de dejar la Casa Blanca. Su firme b\u00fasqueda de la verdad y la paz deja un poderoso legado que defender.\n\n\u201cMis pensamientos est\u00e1n con la familia Carter, sus amigos y con todos aquellos que trabajaron con el presidente Carter a lo largo de las d\u00e9cadas\u201d.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter/", "Clyburn Statement On The Passing Of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "SANTEE, SC \u2014 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the passing of the 39th President of the United States, James Earl Carter, Jr.:\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter lived a life devoted to public service, compassion, perseverance, human rights, and serving our great country.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter leaves an enduring legacy of international peace and diplomacy. On his second day of office, Carter pardoned all Vietnam War draft evaders. He brokered historic peace agreements between Egypt and Israel, created the Departments of Energy and Education, led efforts to negotiate a hostage crisis in Iran, signed the Panama Canal Treaty, created the Carter Center, and so much more.\n\n\u201cHe was ardently committed to preventing and resolving state conflict, promoting freedom and democracy, and fostering the health of millions of people around the world.\n\n\u201cHe was a man of faith, a proud son of Georgia, and a patriotic American who loved his country. He believed in better days ahead, togetherness, and the promise of America.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter once said, \u2018Let us learn together and laugh together and work together and pray together, confident that in the end, we will triumph together in the right.\u2019 Each day, let us live by these principles in our pursuit of a more just, equitable, and accessible country for all.\n\n\u201cIt is with great sadness the nation mourns his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jim-costas-statement-passing-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Rep. Jim Costa's Statement on The Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jim Costa", "C001059", "costa.house.gov", "costa", "https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), issued the following statement today upon learning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cToday, we mourn the loss of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. I join all Americans in recognizing President Carter for his lifetime of public service to our country. His legacy of compassion, dedication, and leadership serves as a role model that should not be forgotten. It is with heartfelt condolences that I extend to the Carter family during this difficult time.,\u201d said Congressman Costa.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-courtney-statement-passing-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Rep. Courtney Statement on the Passing of former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CT", "Joe Courtney", "C001069", "courtney.house.gov", "courtney", "https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "NORWICH, CT \u2013Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement in response to the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. In 2023, Rep. Courtney penned an op-ed in CT Mirror and later spoke on the House Floor recounting Carter\u2019s exceptional service, including in the U.S. Navy, and his connection to Connecticut.\n\n\u201cAmerica lost a great man today. President Jimmy Carter personified the highest form of public service, not just as Governor and President, but as an ensign in the U.S. Navy who rose to be one of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover\u2019s select officers at the birth of the 'Nuclear Navy\u2019.\n\n\u201cIn 2005, when the Navy sought to close Submarine Base New London, former President Carter stood by'Team Connecticut' in opposition to a plan which would have moved the Base\u2019s fleet to his home state of Georgia. His decision to support \u2018Team Connecticut\u2019 in the face of political pressure at home represents the integrity and honor he served with throughout his life. Today, eastern Connecticut maintains our proud role as Submarine Capital of the World thanks to former President Carter. I join the American people in sending my deepest condolences and gratitude to the Carter family for his lifetime of service.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnsons-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Congressman Johnson\u2019s Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "J000288", "hankjohnson.house.gov", "hankjohnson", "https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Carter restored honest competence, integrity, and humility to the Office of the Presidency. He led the nation with vision and courage, although his Southern heritage was used to belittle him in the eyes of many. I know of no man in his post presidency who has had a greater impact on humanity than President Carter. His selfless service to mankind is unparalleled, as was his humbleness and fortitude. Rest In Peace, humble servant!\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=55DFC002-A610-4B52-9DA6-183D76BE92EC", "Hayes Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CT", "Jahana Hayes", "H001081", "hayes.house.gov", "hayes", "https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WATERBURY, CT \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cToday, our nation mourns the passing of Nobel laureate and former President Jimmy Carter.\n\nDuring his presidency and in the decades after, President Carter served as an advocate for peace, human rights, and democracy.\n\nHis work with Habitat for Humanity inspired me to introduce my students to service and has helped build strength, stability and self reliance for so many through shelter.\n\nMy thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family during this time and I thank him for his lifetime of service.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-passing-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MD", "Steny H. Hoyer", "H000874", "hoyer.house.gov", "hoyer", "https://hoyer.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States:\n\n\u201cToday, America lost a bold visionary, transformational leader, and dedicated public servant: former President Jimmy Carter. From the halls of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis to the dirt roads of his family peanut farm, the floor of the Georgia State Senate to the Oval Office, President Carter always walked with purpose. I join Americans in every corner of the country in mourning his loss.\n\n\"Faith, family, and service defined Jimmy Carter's life. After serving for years in the U.S. Navy, he distinguished himself as a Georgia state legislator and later as governor. His optimism and ability to bring people together propelled him to the White House in 1977. Whether building peace abroad with agreements like the Camp David Accords or laying the groundwork for the renewable energy revolution, he was a president of tremendous vision.\n\n\"He accomplished much after his time in the White House as well. From promoting global health, democracy, and human rights through the Carter Center to building houses for Habitat for Humanity, his service never wavered. After the contentious 2000 presidential election revealed deficiencies with our electoral system, for example, I was proud to work with the Carter-Ford Commission to devise and enact the Help America Vote Act, which transformed how we conduct our elections today.\n\n\"We will remember Jimmy Carter not only as a former president and groundbreaking humanitarian but also as a man of deep faith, humility, and generosity. Crucially, he was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. My prayers are with his family during this time of loss. His legacy will forever endure in the lives of those touched by his lifelong commitment to service and in the actions of those he inspired to a higher calling.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jonathan-l-jackson-passing-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Jonathan L. Jackson", "J000309", "jonathanjackson.house.gov", "jonathanjackson", "https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Statement from Congressman Jonathan Jackson on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter\n\nToday, we grieve the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter, a leader of unparalleled integrity and compassion who devoted his life to the pursuit of justice, equality, and peace. At 100 years old, he leaves behind a legacy that profoundly shaped our nation and the world.\n\nPresident Carter\u2019s dedication to civil rights was evident in his actions both before and during his presidency. As Governor of Georgia, he called for an end to segregation and publicly declared that the time for racial discrimination had passed. His bold leadership in the South during a time of immense tension sent a powerful message of inclusion and progress.\n\nAs president, Jimmy Carter demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing systemic inequalities affecting Black communities. His administration significantly increased federal appointments of African Americans to high-ranking positions, creating opportunities for representation in spaces of power. He also expanded funding for historically Black colleges and universities, understanding that education is a cornerstone of opportunity.\n\nPresident Carter worked closely with my father, Reverend Jesse Jackson, to empower marginalized communities and advance the cause of economic justice. Their collaboration helped secure greater access to federal resources for minority-owned businesses, particularly through the Minority Business Development Agency, which Carter strengthened during his presidency. Together, they emphasized the importance of uplifting underserved communities through economic inclusion, employment opportunities, and community investment.\n\nBeyond his presidency, President Carter continued to work alongside civil rights leaders like my father. He joined efforts to mediate racial and economic disparities, offering his wisdom and influence to bring people together in pursuit of equality. His efforts through the Carter Center tackled issues like voter suppression, housing insecurity, and global poverty, which disproportionately affect communities of color. His hands-on involvement with Habitat for Humanity built not just homes, but hope, for families striving for a better future.\n\nPresident Carter\u2019s moral leadership and tangible actions remind us that true progress requires not just words but deeds. He transformed the presidency into a platform for service and ensured that the fight for civil rights remained central to the American story.\n\nOn behalf of the constituents of Illinois\u2019 1st District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Carter family and to all those mourning this extraordinary man. May we honor his legacy by continuing his work to build a world where justice, dignity, and opportunity are within reach for all.\n\nRest in peace, President Carter. Your life\u2019s work will forever inspire us.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/media/press-releases/kamlager-dove-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Kamlager-Dove Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Sydney Kamlager-Dove", "K000400", "kamlager-dove.house.gov", "kamlager-dove", "https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LOS ANGELES, CA \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cToday, we mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a man whose legacy of service, compassion, and humility extends far beyond his time in office. As a former president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, President Carter\u2019s immeasurable impact on our nation and the world will never be forgotten.\n\n\u201cThroughout his presidency, Mr. Carter was ahead of his time on environmental issues and made human rights a central tenet of his foreign policy\u2013 laying the foundation for a better future. However, it was his work after leaving the White House\u2013 building homes with Habitat for Humanity, negotiating peace agreements, and traveling to promote global health and democracy\u2013 that truly set him apart. President Carter exemplified what a public servant should be: someone deeply committed to improving the world not just for themselves, but for future generations.\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter will be remembered as one of the greatest presidents our nation has ever had. I join the country in sending my deepest condolences to the Carter family and all those who loved and admired him. In his memory, may we continue his work to build a more equal, just, and peaceful world.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Kaptur Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "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), released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Congresswoman Kaptur served as a domestic policy advisor to President Carter. During his Administration, she helped maneuver 17 housing and neighborhood revitalization bills through Congress.\n\n\u201cAlongside a grateful nation, I mourn the loss of former President, great humanitarian, and a man I was honored to serve, James Earl Carter Jr. of Plains, Georgia. Jimmy Carter truly was among the most honorable men to serve in the office of the Presidency in our nation's history.\n\n\u201cWith high intentions to heal our nation and set it on a course for prosperity and opportunity for all following pathbreaking Civil Rights progress of the 1960\u2019s, he faced the onslaught of deep recession following the first Middle East oil embargo and then the Iranian hostage crisis. Through it all, President Carter remained clear eyed and resolute.\n\n\u201cHe not only achieved establishment of the US Departments of Energy and Education, he brokered the most significant Middle East Peace agreement in modern history, between Israel and Egypt.\n\n\u201cA proud veteran of the nuclear Navy, President Carter and his foreign policy team engineered the enhanced set of relationships in Europe that led to the eventual and profound collapse of the tyrannical Soviet Union a decade later.\n\n\u201cUpon retirement, alongside his beautiful wife Rosalynn, he returned to Georgia and embarked upon establishing the Carter Center, which has continued to pursue their many objectives focused on human development they were not able to achieve while in office.\n\n\u201cThese included major breakthroughs in community health at home and abroad, especially neglected regions of Africa and enhancing the capacity of Habitat for Humanity organizations across our nation to build housing for the most underserved.\n\n\u201cMay the spirit and memory of President Carter and his loving wife comfort their family, staff, and all the millions of people the Carter family touched with healing and inspiration. Rest in Peace President Carter. Our grateful nation is indebted to your service and to your life\u2019s example of utterly selfless humanity.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5FC7F18C-37D5-4C55-A8DA-A1AEEAC265D5", "Whip Clark Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Katherine M. Clark", "C001101", "katherineclark.house.gov", "clark", "https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "REVERE, MA \u2013 Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter was a statesman and humanitarian.\n\n\u201cAs our country\u2019s 39th President, he fought for the dignity of working families and the health of our planet \u2013 standing up for environmental justice and the universal right to clean air and water. Always a peacemaker, he was a force for democracy in all corners of the world.\n\n\u201cIn the decades after he left office, he and First Lady Rosalynn Carter continued to serve the most vulnerable among us. Their work at the Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity, and many other organizations saved lives, advanced human rights, and promoted opportunity and stability for those in need.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter\u2019s service of compassion and humility leaves a legacy that will be admired for generations to come. As we come together as a grateful nation to mourn and honor President Carter, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-passing-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Larson Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CT", "John B. Larson", "L000557", "larson.house.gov", "larson", "https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cPresident Carter led our nation with integrity, spending his life promoting human rights and peace across the globe,\u201d said Larson. \u201cHe was a man of deep conviction who always exhibited class on the public stage, whether he was a candidate, a President, or an elder statesman. With his deep commitment to his faith and his work with the Carter Center, Jimmy Carter demonstrated how to be a role model and make a difference in the world even when you leave elective office. He will be deeply missed by so many people he touched around the world. I send my condolences to his children Jack, Chip, Donnel, and Amy, and the entire Carter family.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sanchez-statement-president-carters-passing", "S\u00e1nchez statement on President Carter\u2019s passing", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Linda T. S\u00e1nchez", "S001156", "lindasanchez.house.gov", "lindasanchez", "https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Linda T. S\u00e1nchez (D-CA) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cThe passing of President Carter is a tremendous loss for our country. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.\n\n\u201cFrom a Georgia peanut farm to the highest office in the land to building homes with Habitat for Humanity and protecting elections around the world, President Carter served with compassion, humility and a quiet dignity that few can emulate. May his life spent in service to others be an inspiration for all of us.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Doris O. Matsui", "M001163", "matsui.house.gov", "matsui", "https://matsui.house.gov/media", "scraper", "SACRAMENTO, CA \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter was an extraordinary American and a beacon of light for democracy and human rights across the world,\u201d said Congresswoman Matsui. \u201cHis life represents what we strive to be as Americans\u2014kind, charitable, and hard-working. As President, he fought to protect the environment, extend health care for children and families, and seek peace and diplomacy across the world. In the decades since, he transformed countless lives fighting disease, housing the homeless, and advancing civil and human rights. President Carter truly lived a life of service. A life of leadership through compassion and moral clarity. A life of uplifting and empowering the most underserved among us by enabling them to harness their strength and courage. He undeniably made the world a better place than he found it\u2014and we are all forever grateful.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on Sunday evening after the Carter Center announced the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100:\n\n\u201cI am deeply saddened by the passing of President Carter. His love of America and all of humanity was apparent throughout his lifelong public service as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, as Governor of Georgia, and as President of the United States.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a testament to his character that he dedicated his post-presidency to directly helping others \u2014 from villagers in Africa to an East Side Saint Paul couple who needed help repainting and caulking their windows. It was an honor to join him in 2010 to help rebuild and revitalize Saint Paul homes during a Habitat for Humanity build. I\u2019m grateful to have experienced President Carter\u2019s compassion and commitment up close and I will treasure these memories as I continue to work to expand affordable housing for all Americans in Congress.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter lived his values by seeking harmony with nature and humankind \u2014 leadership that has inspired my own work to improve child and maternal health around the world. I\u2019m grateful for his leadership, kindness, and decency which brought light to the world and good to America.\n\n\u201cA public servant until the very end of his days, President Jimmy Carter leaves a positive imprint on the fabric of American history. May we all aspire to be more like him. I send my deepest condolences to President Carter\u2019s children, grandchildren, and loved ones, and join all Americans as we mourn the loss of our 39th president.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://neal.house.gov/2024/12/29/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-4097/", "Neal Statement on the Passing of President James Earl Carter, Jr.", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Richard E. Neal", "N000015", "neal.house.gov", "neal", "https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "SPRINGFIELD, MA\u2014Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement...\n\nby: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) \u2013 President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations...\n\nWATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) \u2013 U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to...\n\nBy Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD \u2014 With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up...\n\nSPRINGFIELD, MA\u2014Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement...\n\nLISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday...\n\nLISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on...\n\n(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It\u2019s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in...", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B6685196-87B6-4156-8700-C683CBDA6567", "Rep. Norcross Releases Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter was a true American patriot who dedicated his life to public service. He served his nation honorably as a naval officer, governor, and as the 39th President of the United States. President Carter helped negotiate the Camp David Accords, created the Department of Education, and worked to advance democracy and human rights around the globe. His selfless work inspired me to get involved in government. Today, I join the entire country in mourning the loss of one of our nation's great leaders.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Pelosi Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Nancy Pelosi", "P000197", "pelosi.house.gov", "pelosi", "https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "San Francisco \u2013 Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of former President James Earl \u201cJimmy\u201d Carter, Jr.:\n\n\u201cToday, our nation and our world has lost a leader who embodied dignity and decency, grace and goodness. Paul and I join in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter and in giving thanks for his life, which was saintly in its devotion to public service and peace.\n\n\u201cAt the heart of President Carter\u2019s public service was his fervent commitment to honoring the spark of divinity within every person. He always defended that spark: whether teaching Sunday school in his beloved Maranatha Baptist Church, brokering the landmark Camp David Accords to pave the way to peace or building homes with Habitat for Humanity. As President, his work to restore integrity to the political arena during a difficult chapter in our history was a testament to his firm faith in the sanctity of the public good, which he always placed above his own. After leaving the White House, he carried on his service \u2014 leading perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter\u2019s love for his wife, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, is immortal. Their beautiful bond and partnership in service were a wonder to behold. May it be a comfort to their children, Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, and the entire Carter family that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/quigley-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Quigley Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Mike Quigley", "Q000023", "quigley.house.gov", "quigley", "https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter was a good president but, more importantly, a good man. During his time in office, he championed environmental justice and helped orchestrate the Camp David Accords, brokering a peace between Israel and Egypt that endures to his day and helping ensure the survival of the state of Israel.\n\n\u201cYet his greatest accomplishments came after his presidency. While his electoral defeat may have crushed a lesser man, President Carter only redoubled his efforts to serve the public, becoming in the process the greatest former president our nation has ever known. His work, alongside former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, at the Carter Center, with Habitat for Humanity, and his successful two-decade-long effort to eradicate the guinea worm made him the epitome of a public servant. Those of us in elected office should look to President Carter\u2019s example as a model for what we aspire to after leaving office.\n\n\u201cMy deepest condolences are with President Carter\u2019s family and with those around the world who are mourning the loss of this great man.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sylvia-garcia-statement-on-the-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Sylvia R. Garcia", "G000587", "sylviagarcia.house.gov", "sylviagarcia", "https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HOUSTON, TX \u2013 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States:\n\n\u201cI am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a statesman in the truest sense, with his greatest gifts to this country and the world coming after his term. He found his true calling not as a public official, but as a private citizen, where he continued the mission he started in the White House to bring peace, dignity, love, and justice to every corner of the earth.\n\n\u201cAs City Controller of Houston, I had the honor of traveling with President Carter as part of the official U.S. delegation to return the Panama Canal to the people of Panama. On that trip, I saw firsthand that man he was: a champion of human rights, democracy, international partnership, and prosperity for the poor. He proved that doing the right thing pays off in the end and that peace must always be our goal. In later years, he won the Nobel Prize as his foundation, the Carter Center, played a key role in rooting out deadly parasites and dictatorships across the globe.\n\n\"His passion for service to others continued by building homes with Habitat for Humanity, understanding the security and stability a home provides. With his decision to enter hospice care, he showed us that the end of our lives can be gentler and fuller, sparking many family discussions across the country on this profound subject.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter and his wife Rosalynn, his thought partner for decades, embodied the teachings of Jesus, focusing on justice and love. Our world is kinder, safer, and humbler because of his leadership. My prayers are with the Carter family, their community of Plains, and all those around the world who mourn his passing but find hope in his legacy as he is reunited with his beloved Rosalynn Carter in heaven.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3441", "Trahan Statement on the Passing of President Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Lori Trahan", "T000482", "trahan.house.gov", "trahan", "https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "LOWELL, MA \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) released the following statement regarding the passing of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m deeply saddened by the news of President Carter\u2019s passing, and my condolences go out to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who he and Rosalynn adored more than anything in the world.\u201d\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter left his mark on our nation\u2019s history through his unyielding love and appreciation for the American people, his dedication to public service, and his deep devotion to his faith. But more than anything, he\u2019ll be remembered for who he was \u2013 a good man who always saw the best in others. President Carter\u2019s legacy is one that everyone, regardless of political persuasion, should strive to emulate. He will be sorely missed.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-06T14:24:52Z", "2026-04-06T15:55:45Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the news of President Jimmy Carter\u2019s passing:\n\n\u201cRest in peace, President Carter. Bill and I are praying for his family during this time, and join the nation in both mourning his loss and celebrating his legacy. A profound faith and compassion for humanity drove his political career, and his post-presidential life. It brings me joy to know he is reunited with his beloved Rosalynn.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2024/12/29/bennet-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter/", "Bennet Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "CO", "Michael F. Bennet", "B001267", "www.bennet.senate.gov", "bennet", "https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/", "scraper", "Denver \u2014 Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the below statement following the death of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter campaigned on telling the truth to the American people, and he kept his promise. He was a devoted family man, principled statesman, and champion for rural communities. His post-presidency set a global standard for dignity and selflessness. Susan and I join Colorado in mourning his loss and recommitting ourselves to the common good he espoused.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Blumenthal Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "CT", "Richard Blumenthal", "B001277", "www.blumenthal.senate.gov", "blumenthal", "https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press", "scraper", "[WASHINGTON, DC] \u2013 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the below statement following the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter was a public servant for all seasons\u2014leading by example, passionately and unstintingly, over deeply different and sometimes difficult phases of his life and the nation\u2019s.\n\n\u201cThe diversity and longevity of his public service is staggering\u2014as a military officer, Governor and President, home builder, health care activist, and much more. He certainly showed that leadership in elected office is only one of many ways to give back to our great nation. He believed fervently in the opportunity and obligation of every single person to make a difference and better the lives of others. I\u2019ll always be grateful for his appointing me as U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, which is how I first came to know him.\n\n\u201cWhile some disagreed with his political views or positions, none could doubt his sincerity and decency, his faith and humanity. He built a legacy of giving back\u2014personifying the adage that there\u2019s no limit to the good you can do if you don\u2019t care who gets the credit.\u201d\n\nBlumenthal was appointed to be the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut by President Carter and served in that role for four years during the Carter Administration.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter/", "Gillibrand Statement On Passing Of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter was a devoted public servant, a lifelong activist, and a prolific humanitarian. I am devastated to hear of his passing, but I know that his legacy will live on through the work of the Carter Center and the thousands of people he influenced throughout his life. My thoughts are with his family today. He will be deeply missed.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-death-of-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Senator Hassan Statement on Death of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement regarding the death of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter dedicated his life to building a more equitable country and world. As President, he strengthened our education system, protected the environment, and helped make possible the historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. In the years following his presidency, he continued to lead international peace-keeping efforts and championed human rights.\n\n\"President Carter made it his mission to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world. His commitments to building a more perfect union and advancing peace have helped to leave this world better than he found it. I join with people across New Hampshire, our country, and the world today in mourning his loss, and my prayers are with his loved ones at this time.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-president-jimmy-carter", "Heinrich Statement on President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NM", "Martin Heinrich", "H001046", "www.heinrich.senate.gov", "heinrich", "https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of the life of former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter devoted his life to serving others, seeking peace, and improving the world around him.\n\n\u201cFrom creating the Department of Energy to protecting our rivers and wildlands in New Mexico, Alaska, and elsewhere, President Carter\u2019s legacy was forward-looking, thoughtful, and visionary. Above everything, he stood tall for working people, never relenting in the fight for a better economic future for all.\n\n\u201cAt a time of great polarization and partisan divide in our nation, I hope each of us can draw from President Carter\u2019s constant example of compassion, humility, and decency.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=C491D691-7010-4363-8E41-DD985E6D9CBF", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cToday, America mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter \u2014 a husband, dad, grandpa, veteran, farmer, and lifelong public servant.\n\nPresident Carter earned a special place in the hearts of Minnesotans when he invited Senator Walter Mondale to join his presidential ticket. On the wall in the Carter Museum in Atlanta are Vice President Mondale\u2019s words uttered shortly after their 1980 defeat, summing up their four years in office: \u201cWe told the truth. We obeyed the law. We kept the peace.\u201d\n\nMinnesota will always remember the \u201cGrits and Fritz\u201d ticket, but President Carter gave our nation that and more. Even during a period of economic uncertainty, he made key advancements in protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, bolstering Social Security, and strengthening America\u2019s leadership on the world stage.\n\nIn the years following his presidency, President Carter showed the world that public service transcends public office. He founded the Carter Center, which to this day is advancing peace, public health, and human rights across the globe. His devotion to serving others continued until the very end \u2014 so many of us were moved by the videos of him building homes alongside fellow Habitat for Humanity volunteers in his final years.\n\nI was lucky enough to share several wonderful memories with President Carter in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. We prayed together at Maranatha Baptist Church, I watched him teach Sunday school, and we shared pimento cheese sandwiches. Each time, his profound faith was clearly on display.\n\nAs President Carter reunites with his beloved wife Rosalynn, we should recognize his passing for what it is \u2014 the culmination of a life well lived. He will be remembered not as a politician, but as an unrelenting force for good.\n\nJohn\u2019s and my prayers are with Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the entire Carter family at this time.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/-murphy-statement-on-death-of-president-jimmy-carter", "Murphy Statement on Death of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "CT", "Christopher Murphy", "M001169", "www.murphy.senate.gov", "chrismurphy", "https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "HARTFORD\u2013U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cFew people have modeled what it means to live a life dedicated to the service of others more than President Jimmy Carter. He led with compassion, humility, and moral clarity even when it came at a political cost. Helping others was his calling, and President Carter didn\u2019t need the White House to change millions of lives. From his work at the Carter Center to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, he worked every day to build a more just world.\n\n\u201cIn a 1979 speech, President Carter warned the nation we have two paths to choose from \u2013 one toward fragmentation and self-interest and another toward common purpose. It\u2019s a warning that rings true still today.\n\n\u201cMy heart is with the Carter family as the nation mourns the loss of a giant.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-the-life-and-legacy-of-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Reed Statement on the Life & Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "RI", "Jack Reed", "R000122", "www.reed.senate.gov", "jackreed", "https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement on the passing of James Earl \u201cJimmy\u201d Carter Jr., 100, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002:\n\n\u201cFrom the Naval Academy to the White House to Habitat for Humanity, Jimmy Carter led a life of public service and personal integrity. He and his late, beloved wife, Rosalyn, were true champions for human rights, peace, and democracy. Whether it was serving in the Navy or in office, President Carter dedicated his life to public service. He was ahead of his time on issues like climate change, clean energy, and environmental conservation. Jimmy Carter was a man of uncommon principle, compassion, caring, kindness, and faith who truly lived his values and made the world a better place.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases/schatz-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-president-jimmy-carter", "Schatz Statement On The Passing Of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "HI", "Brian Schatz", "S001194", "www.schatz.senate.gov", "schatz", "https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "HONOLULU \u2013 U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai\u2018i) issued the following statement after the death of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cI join Americans across the country in mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter. As president, he worked to protect the environment, expand clean energy, champion human rights, and advance Middle East peace. After leaving office, he spent decades helping the less fortunate, in America and around the world. His legacy of service, kindness, and generosity will live on. My deepest condolences go out to the entire Carter family.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-passing-of-us-president-jimmy-carter", "Shaheen Statement on Passing of U.S. President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Jeanne Shaheen", "S001181", "www.shaheen.senate.gov", "shaheen", "https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press", "scraper", "(Washington, DC) \u2013 U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m devastated by the passing of my mentor and friend, Jimmy Carter, and join the nation in grieving the loss of this incredible leader,\u201d said Shaheen. \u201cHe led this country with empathy, grace and determination, and I owe my journey in politics to him. From working on his primary presidential campaign in New Hampshire in 1975, I became inspired by his compassion for people and vision to make this country a better place. The values he passionately advocated for inspired my run for office, and I\u2019ve made it my mission in the Senate to take the mantle of fighting for working families and justice. We have lost a titan of American politics, but our country is better for his unwavering service. I join with all Granite Staters in keeping the Carter family in our thoughts. May he rest in peace.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1B86752D-AA8A-4990-9663-4F0FC6B3E504", "Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "VA", "Mark R. Warner", "W000805", "www.warner.senate.gov", "warner", "https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter blazed a trail from the peanut fields of Plains, Georgia to the Navy, the Governor\u2019s Mansion, the White House, and to a remarkable post-presidential career \u2013 modeling leadership, philanthropy, and love of country every step of the way. We lost a giant.\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter gave me my first job out of law school, and I have deeply admired his service since leaving the Oval Office. His dedication to building homes through Habitat for Humanity has always brought back warm memories of my father, who also volunteered with the organization well into his eighties. Like much of the Greatest Generation, President Carter will be remembered by what he built and left behind for us \u2013 a model of service late into life, a tireless devotion to family and philanthropy, and a more peaceful world to call home.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-applauds-final-passage-his-legislation", "Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Final Passage of His Legislation Recognizing Harlem's Holcombe Rucker Park as a National Commemorative Site", "2024-12-28", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Adriano Espaillat", "E000297", "espaillat.house.gov", "espaillat", "https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW YORK, NY \u2013 Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the final passage of his bill, H.R. 6852, the Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act, which was successfully passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and will soon be signed into law.\n\n\"It has been my esteemed honor to introduce federal legislation recognizing the tremendous impact of the Harlem community, designating the Holcombe Rucker Park as a national commemorative site,\" said Espaillat. \"I am deeply appreciative of each of the community advocates for helping get this bill across the finish line, enshrining Harlem as America's basketball mecca, the legacy of Holcombe Rucker, and empowering New York youth for generations to come. Thank you to my colleagues, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, for your collaborative efforts to secure Senate passage of the bill. I look forward to this historic piece of legislation for my district to head to the President's desk to be signed into law.\"\n\n\u201cThe Holcombe Rucker Family has always appreciated the support and steadfastness of Congressman Adriano Espaillat in sticking with H.R. 6852 and finally bringing the Holcombe Rucker Park to life as a historic landmark. The wait is over thanks to you. Finally, the complete story of Holcombe Rucker's legacy and Holcombe Rucker Park will be properly preserved. We thank you. The impact and respect on the lives of the Harlem community, local, regional, national, international, and global can now shine as a 21st Century Impact beacon of a structured socioeconomic platform pioneered by Holcombe Rucker. Thank you, forever in the hearts of the Holcombe Rucker Family, Congressman Adriano Espaillat. This is a giant achievement by a giant politician. Blessings on you sir,\u201d said Phil Rucker, on behalf of the Rucker family.\n\n\u201cThe national landmarking of the Holcombe Rucker Park will not only preserve the Central Harlem iconic park's legacy but also ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate its role in shaping the cultural and sporting landscape of our nation. Manhattan Community Board 10 expresses its utmost gratitude to Congressman Espaillat for his phenomenal diligence and perseverance in advancing H.R. 6852 to garner unanimous support from both the House of Representatives and the Senate and now on to President Biden. The fruition of this historic 118th Congress legislation is an epic tribute to the legacy of this compelling American history and the celebration of the cultural diversity it represents. We look forward to the presidential confirmation,\u201d said Karen Horry, Chair, Parks and Recreation Committee for the Manhattan Community Board 10.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the Marius family, we express our sincere gratitude to Congressman Espaillat for his hard work and dedication throughout this year. He persistently pushed bill H.R. 6852 to be recognized as the commemorative site that it is, and we are truly grateful! You have preserved the legacy for many families to secure the future for our youth as well. What an amazing accomplishment! We are elated just knowing that Holcombe Rucker Park will become one of our nation's historic landmark preservations,\u201d said Stacey Marius on behalf of the Marius family.\n\n\u201cAs the Commissioner of Rucker Park, I want to emphasize that Rucker Park has been a vital part of the globalization of basketball as the first All-Pro Summer Basketball League since 1965, where legendary players such as Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Connie Hawkins, and Julius \"Dr. J\" Erving\u2014along with members of the Harlem Globetrotters\u2014have graced the court. Congressman Adriano Espaillat has honored Rucker Park with recognition as a National Landmark and commemorative site. It is with sincere and deep gratitude that we receive the news of the passage of H.R. 6852 in both the House and Senate, championed by Congressman Espaillat. The tireless dedication of Fred Crawford, Bob, and the entire McCullough family has been profoundly recognized by our nation. Their commitment to the Harlem community is validated through this significant achievement. The impactful work of the National Association of Each One Teach One Inc., along with the Rucker Pro League and Rucker Pro Legends, is further invigorated as we honor the legacy and vision of our patriarch, Holcombe L. Rucker,\u201d said Bob McCullough and on behalf of the McCullough family.\n\n\"We, 155 Entertainers, and Rucker Park Street Basketball Classic are incredibly proud to celebrate 38 years of delivering a successful program that uplifts and engages our community,\" said Gus Wells, Chief Executive of 155 Entertainers. \"It brings us immense joy to see Rucker Park finally recognized as a historic landmark, a well-deserved acknowledgment of its cultural and social significance. We extend our deepest gratitude to Congressman Espaillat for his invaluable support last summer in making this milestone possible.\"\n\n\u201cThere were great mentors at Rucker park, teaching you right and wrong, and to further your studies so that you could help your community. I was one of them. I went from Rucker to Stanford University,\u201d said Bobby Hunter, a.k.a. Zorro, a Rucker Park legend and famed Harlem Globetrotter. \u201cWe commend Congressman Espaillat for this once in a lifetime recognition of the Holcombe Rucker Parker and look forward to many years of collaboration to further the park\u2019s success under this new national designation.\u201d\n\n# # #\n\nRepresentative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government\u2019s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.\n\nMedia inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-statement-passing-senator-kari-dziedzic", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Passing of Senator Kari Dziedzic", "2024-12-28", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Following news of the passing of former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic at the age of 62, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cMy prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Kari Dziedzic. Minnesota is a better place thanks to her exemplary leadership. Kari\u2019s public service helped make Minnesota a more welcoming, inclusive, and prosperous state for all, and her determined spirit inspired many, including me.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=239A2EF6-9609-4E16-AC9E-671633560D17", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of State Senator Kari Dziedzic", "2024-12-28", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of Minnesota State Senator and former DFL Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic.\n\nKari Dziedzic was an incredible public servant who gave so much to our state. She long served as my state Senator and I got to see firsthand how she listened to and worked with the people in the district and how effective she was. She governed with strength and calm and grace and was able to get big things done without political drama. That earned her the respect of her colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Our family\u2019s prayers are with Kari\u2019s friends and family during this difficult time.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-joins-c-span-discuss-federal-spending-deadline-and-issues", "Congressman Al Green Joins C-SPAN to Discuss Federal Spending Deadline and Issues Impacting the 2024 Election", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Al Green", "G000553", "algreen.house.gov", "algreen", "https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2014 On December 19, 2024, Congressman Al Green discussed the federal spending deadline, issues impacting the 2024 election, and the congressional news of the day on C-SPAN's Washington Journal with host Mimi Geerges. You can access C-SPAN\u2019s online streaming of the news segment by clicking here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-foushee-announces-nominees-to-us-military-service-academies", "Congresswoman Foushee Announces Nominees to U.S. Military Service Academies", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Valerie P. Foushee", "F000477", "foushee.house.gov", "foushee", "https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "DURHAM, NC (December 27, 2024) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), announced eight students from the Fourth District received nominations for admission into our nation's four service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.\n\n\u201cIt is an honor each year to nominate students in my district to our nation\u2019s prestigious service academies,\u201d said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). \u201cThese next generation of military leaders have demonstrated academic excellence, service to our community, strong leadership, and success in their extracurriculars. I have been impressed by the many accomplishments of these exceptional students, and I wish them the best as they move forward in the military academy appointment process.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Valerie Foushee named the following nominees to the nation\u2019s four service academies:\n\nLuke Eward \u2014 U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy (Ocen Cove Academy)\n\nEvan Gerringer \u2014 U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy (Southern Alamance High School)\n\nBenjamin Hornstein \u2014 U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy (Durham Academy)\n\nWright Kross \u2014 U.S. Air Force Academy (Chapel Hill High School)\n\nYikuan Sun \u2014 U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Chapel Hill High School)\n\nJacob Sullivan Robins \u2014 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Jones Senior High School)\n\nK'Naya Williams \u2014 U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Vance County High School)\n\nTyler Wilson \u2014 U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy (Camden Military Academy)\n\nReceiving a nomination does not guarantee admission to an academy. However, a nomination from an approved nomination source is a requirement to receive an appointment. An academy appointment acceptance comes with a 5-year service obligation after the completion of 4 years at an academy. For further information on eligibility requirements and how to pursue an appointment to a military service academy please visit the website of the academy of choice.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/118th-congress-update-thompson-recoups-264-million-constituents-delivers", "118TH CONGRESS UPDATE: THOMPSON RECOUPS $26.4 MILLION FOR CONSTITUENTS, DELIVERS $16.4 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Mike Thompson", "T000460", "mikethompson.house.gov", "mikethompson", "https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington \u2013 As the 118th Congress comes to a close, Rep. Mike Thompson released the following update on his work delivering for the constituents of California\u2019s Fourth District:\n\nDear Friends,\n\nAs the 118th Congress comes to a close, here\u2019s what my team and I have done\u2026\n\nDelivering for Constituents\n\nSupporting Fourth District residents like you is the cornerstone of all that we do at Team Thompson. Since the start of this congress, my staff and I have worked with federal agencies to return $26,369,178.98 to residents of our district and helped 3,923 constituents receive assistance from the federal government.\n\nMy team and I have responded to over 277,000 letters, emails, and phone calls from community members, reached over 400 veterans and their families through town halls, and scheduled 3,184 White House and Capitol tours for constituents.\n\nMy team and I were pleased to introduce new ways to reach Team Thompson this year. Starting this summer, we launched regular office hours throughout our district to provide an easy way for community members to drop in and speak face-to-face with a member of my staff about any challenges or concerns they face. We look forward to hosting more office hours sessions in 2025.\n\nIf you or someone you know needs help with passports and visas, veterans benefits, IRS issues, agricultural issues, small business assistance, immigration, Medicare and Medicaid, or if you are facing any other problem navigating the federal government, my team is ready to help. Click here or call me at one of my offices to get started:\n\nNapa: (707) 226-9898\n\nSanta Rosa: (707) 542-7182\n\nWoodland: (530) 753-3501\n\nWashington: (202) 225-3311\n\nLegislative Update\n\nAs we close out the 118th Congress, I\u2019m proud to report that I secured $16,375,174 in federal funding for community projects across all five counties in our district. This congress, six of my bills were signed into law.\n\nIn 2025, I look forward to continuing my work to pass bipartisan, sensible legislation that will deliver for our district and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans.\n\nI plan to introduce legislation next congress to increase access to health care by expanding telemedicine, provide funding to research the causes of mental health issues, take on the gun violence epidemic, support veterans, address the housing shortage, protect agricultural producers from the impact of natural disasters, protect our public lands, and address the climate crisis. Working across the aisle is the best way to get things done, and I will continue to work with anyone who will help get these priorities signed into law.\n\nDelivering Long-Awaited Relief to Wildfire Victims\n\nPresident Biden signing into law my bill delivering tax relief to wildfire victims was a highlight of the 118th Congress.\n\nAs many of you know too well, federally declared wildfires in 2015, 2017, and 2018 devastated entire communities across our district and across the state of California.\n\nWhile the courts eventually created a path to compensation, victims were subjected to unfair taxes on their settlement money. That\u2019s why I worked across the aisle to draft and pass legislation providing tax relief to victims of federally declared disasters who face taxes on settlement money. The relief applies retroactively to qualified victims.\n\nWhile no fire victim can ever be made truly whole, this law will provide needed and deserved relief to thousands in our community and across our country.\n\nA look ahead to 2025\n\nMy priorities going into the 119th Congress remain the same: delivering for our district and helping every American live a healthy and successful life. I am committed to working with anyone in Congress to advance the issues that matter to our district.\n\nI am honored to represent California\u2019s Fourth District in Congress and look forward to continuing to serve our community in 2025.\n\nI wish you and your family a happy, peaceful, and prosperous new year.\n\nSincerely,\n\nMIKE THOMPSON\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panettas-legislation-everett-alvarez-jr-congressional-gold-medal-act", "Rep. Panetta\u2019s Legislation,  the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act  Signed into Law By President Biden", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Jimmy Panetta", "P000613", "panetta.house.gov", "panetta", "https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Monterey, CA \u2013 United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) on President Joe Biden signing the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act into law:\n\n\u201cI proudly join our community in California\u2019s 19th Congressional District and our nation in celebrating President Joe Biden\u2019s signing of the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act into law. With this legislation, our country formally recognizes Commander Alvarez\u2019s unparalleled courage, resilience, and dedication to our democracy during his time as one of our nation\u2019s longest-serving prisoners of war.\n\n\u201cCommander Alvarez\u2019s unwavering spirit not only inspired his fellow POWs to \u201cReturn with Honor,\u201d but also continues to serve as a beacon of hope and determination for all Americans. This Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, ensures that his legacy and the sacrifices of all POWs and their families are forever remembered.\n\n\u201cI extend my deepest gratitude to President Biden for signing this important legislation, Senator Alex Padilla for championing the bill in the Senate, and the co-leads Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative Pat Fallon, as well as to my colleagues in Congress for their bipartisan support. I look forward to the medal\u2019s commissioning and the upcoming ceremony in our nation\u2019s Capitol, where we will collectively honor the life and legacy of an extraordinary Central Coast hero, Commander Everett Alvarez, Jr.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/icymi-permanent-subcommittee-on-investigations-releases-report-and-supporting-documents-in-coast-guard-sexual-misconduct-cover-up", "ICYMI: Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Report & Supporting Documents in Coast Guard Sexual Misconduct Cover-Up", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "CT", "Richard Blumenthal", "B001277", "www.blumenthal.senate.gov", "blumenthal", "https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press", "scraper", "[WASHINGTON, DC] \u2013 U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chair Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) released a bipartisan interim staff report on their inquiry into the Coast Guard\u2019s efforts to conceal the investigation into mishandled cases of sexual assault and harassment at the Coast Guard Academy.\n\nThe report, Coast Guard Efforts to Conceal the Operation Fouled Anchor Investigation from Congress and the Public, includes several newly released documents, among which is an email explaining that then-Commandant Admiral Schultz chose not to affirmatively disclose Operation Fouled Anchor to either Congress or the public based on the continuing nature of the investigation. This email was sent the same day that a briefing by the Coast Guard to Congress on Operation Fouled Anchor was scheduled to take place \u2013 effectively engaging in a cover-up. Additional evidence further suggests that the Coast Guard took affirmative steps to remove references to Operation Fouled Anchor from internal Coast Guard communications which Congress had requested as part of an inquiry into harassment, bullying, and retaliation at the Coast Guard Academy.\n\n\u201cThis report provides additional evidence that the highest levels of Coast Guard leadership engaged in a purposeful and long-term cover-up of widespread sexual assault and harassment allegations at the Coast Guard Academy,\u201d Blumenthal and Johnson said. \u201cThe survivors of this misconduct deserve an explanation, and so does the public.\u201d\n\nBackground on the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations\n\nInquiry into the Coast Guard\n\nIn September 2023, PSI opened a bipartisan inquiry into the Coast Guard\u2019s internal review of sexual assault and harassment cases that occurred between 1990 and 2006, which was called Operation Fouled Anchor. The Subcommittee\u2019s inquiry has focused on the Coast Guard\u2019s original mishandling of these cases and the Coast Guard\u2019s failure to reveal the conclusion of Operation Fouled Anchor, and its associated report, to Congress and the public. The Subcommittee is also examining the ways in which the Coast Guard currently handles reports of sexual assault and harassment.\n\nLast December, the Subcommittee held a hearing in which four current and former Coast Guard Academy cadets testified about the Coast Guard\u2019s mishandling of their cases.\n\nIn February 2024, the Subcommittee released additional documents showing that the Coast Guard was concerned that, should Operation Fouled Anchor be made public, it would \u201crisk the initiation of comprehensive Congressional investigations, hearings, and media interest\u201d and that \u201c[t]he rates of sexual assault reporting have not appreciably changed, calling into question impact of Coast Guard actions taken over the past decade to change CGA climate/etc.\u201d Handwritten notes on one document, which according to the Coast Guard were made by then-Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Ray, state, \u201cProblem is one of the past... .\u201d\n\nIn June, Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard, testified before PSI. In August, Blumenthal released a majority staff report highlighting firsthand accounts of Coast Guard enlisted personnel, officers, and Coast Guard Academy cadets who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, and other forms of misconduct ahead of a field hearing in New London, Connecticut, featuring testimony from two current and three former members of the Coast Guard.\n\nThe full text of the Senators\u2019 initial letter to the Coast Guard is available here. The letter from December 2023 is available here. Video of the Subcommittee\u2019s hearing in December featuring testimony from survivors can be viewed here. The Subcommittee\u2019s February 2024 letter is available here. The Subcommittee\u2019s hearing invitation to Admiral Linda Fagan is available here, and the video of Admiral Fagan\u2019s testimony in June 2024 is available here. The majority staff report highlighting the testimony of survivors of sexual assault and harassment in the Coast Guard is available here. Video of the field hearing in New London is available here.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-senators-hassan-and-cornyns-bipartisan-bill-to-help-prevent-child-abuse", "SIGNED INTO LAW: Senators Hassan and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Child Abuse", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "AUSTIN \u2013 U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM) released the following statements after their Jenna Quinn Law, which would allow current grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, caregivers, and other adults who work with children in a professional or volunteer capacity on how to prevent, recognize, and report child sexual abuse, was signed into law earlier this week. The bill is named for Jenna Quinn, a Texan and child abuse survivor, and is modeled after successful reforms passed by the Texas Legislature in 2009.\n\n\u201cInspired by Texan Jenna Quinn, our landmark legislation modeled after successful reforms in Texas will ensure every student, teacher, and caregiver across the country has the tools to recognize and prevent abuse of vulnerable children,\u201d said Sen. Cornyn. \u201cThis law is years in the making, and I want to thank the bill\u2019s namesake, Jenna Quinn, Representatives Moran and McCaul, and all of my colleagues in Congress for their support.\u201d\n\n\u201cMembers of both parties are united in our mission to find additional ways to keep children safe from sexual abuse,\u201d said Sen. Hassan. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation will help ensure that parents, teachers, and other community members receive evidence-based training to help protect children from sexual abuse.\"\n\n\u201cEvery child deserves protection from abuse. Ensuring all adults, teachers, and caregivers are equipped with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and report child sexual abuse is a necessary and life-saving mechanism,\u201d said Sen. Luj\u00e1n. \u201cJenna\u2019s Law is implemented across several states \u2013 including New Mexico \u2013 and should be federally recognized. I\u2019m proud that this legislation was signed into law, bringing us one step closer to providing funding to train and educate students, teachers, and parents on best practices to prevent and report abuse.\u201d\n\nSen. Mike Braun (R-IN) also cosponsored this legislation, and Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Susan Wild (PA-07) led the legislation in the House.\n\nBackground:\n\nJenna Quinn has been an outspoken advocate for survivors of child sexual abuse and was the driving force behind what is now known as Jenna\u2019s Law in Texas. Unanimously passed by the Texas Legislature, Jenna\u2019s Law was the first child sexual abuse prevention law in the U.S. that mandates K-12 trainings for students and school staff and was amended in 2017 to include sex trafficking prevention education in schools. More than half of all states have adopted a form of Jenna\u2019s Law.\n\nAfter Jenna\u2019s Law passed in Texas in 2009, a study found educators reported child sexual abuse at a rate almost four times greater after training than during their pre-training career. The Jenna Quinn Law will:\n\nAuthorize federal grants to eligible entities for increasing evidence-based or informed training on sexual abuse prevention education and reporting to teachers and school employees, students, caregivers, and other adults who work with children;\n\nAnd ensure these grant recipients coordinate with local educational agencies to train students, professionals, and volunteers who work with students on sexual abuse prevention, recognition, and reporting.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-senators-hassan-and-hyde-smiths-bipartisan-legislation-to-benefit-national-guard-reserve-students", "SIGNED INTO LAW: Senators Hassan and Hyde-Smith\u2019s Bipartisan Legislation to Benefit National Guard, Reserve Students", "2024-12-27", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 In case you missed it, the annual defense bill signed into law earlier this week includes bipartisan legislation from U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) to ensure that students who serve in the National Guard or Reserves will be guaranteed readmission to their schools following a mobilization.\n\n\u201cStudents in the Reserves and the National Guard sacrifice to serve their communities and our country, and they shouldn\u2019t have to jeopardize their spot in school because they were called to duty,\u201d said Senator Hassan. \u201cI am pleased that the latest national defense bill provides a measure that will ensure that student National Guard and Reserve members who are mobilized for short missions will have the security of knowing that their spot in school will be waiting for them.\u201d\n\n\u201cMany Guard and Reserve deployments last fewer than 30 days, putting numerous students who have volunteered to serve our nation at risk of having their educational pursuits derailed,\u201d Hyde-Smith said. \u201cI\u2019m pleased the FY2025 NDAA includes an overdue fix to this problem.\u201d\n\nThe SERVE Act removes a \u201cmore than 30 days\u201d stipulation in the law that only requires colleges and universities to readmit servicemembers who are deployed for more than 30 days. Prior to this bill, National Guard and Reserve members mobilized for fewer than 30 days were not universally entitled to be promptly readmitted.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-bill-honor-wwi-hello-girls-signed-law", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Bill to Honor WWI \u201cHello Girls\u201d Signed Into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, President Biden signed into law the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), which included the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act\u2014bipartisan legislation that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Sharice Davids (D-KS). The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to more than 220 American women who served as essential telephone operators with the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. Known as the \u201cHello Girls,\u201d the women were the first female soldiers to be officially deployed to a combat zone in American history and were instrumental in the allied war effort throughout WWI. Joining recipients like George Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress and has been awarded to only 186 recipients since the Revolutionary War.\n\n\u201cAfter years of hard work to ensure these patriotic women receive the recognition they deserve for their sacrifice to the country, I\u2019m thrilled that my legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls has become law,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cAs someone whose uncle was a Tuskegee Airman, I know firsthand how important these recognitions are to the families of those who defended our freedom, and I\u2019m thankful that the descendants of the Hello Girls will receive formal appreciation from a grateful nation for their loved one\u2019s service to the United States when we needed them most.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit, also known as the Hello Girls, played an indispensable role in linking American troops during World War I,\u201d said Congressman Graves. \u201cWhen General John J. Pershing identified that communication failures were hindering the war effort, he recognized the need for skilled operators. These courageous women stepped forward and served with exceptional honor. However, their contributions were overlooked for many years, and it wasn\u2019t until 1977 that they were formally recognized as veterans. I\u2019m thrilled that we were able to get this included in NDAA and honor their legacy with the Congressional Gold Medal they so richly deserve.\"\n\n\"On behalf of the United States WWI Centennial Commission, I want to commend the Congress for moving forward toward righting this century-old wrong by recognizing our first women soldiers with this superb salute,\u201d said Daniel Dayton, Executive Director, United States World War I Centennial Commission. \u201cThe Commission also salutes the \u2018army\u2019 of Hello Girls descendants, major veterans associations, and volunteers for their unwavering support of this effort on behalf of the Signal Corps women who served in The War That Changed the World.\"\n\n\"The women of the WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps, nicknamed Hello Girls, volunteered to do their bit to support the Doughboys and to save Europe because they had language skills to offer to become bilingual telephone operators for the AEF,\u201d said Catherine Bourgin, Granddaughter of Edmee LeRoux, WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps. \u201cMy grandmother and all her fellow women soldiers changed the course of history for all American women by demonstrating that women soldiers could perform essential military duties as well as, and even better than, their male counterparts and changed the course of modern warfare with their effective management of high-speed tactical communications. During their sixty-year fight for their veterans status and benefits, they showed leadership and determination while establishing a foothold for future generations of women to serve in the U.S. military. As a granddaughter of a Hello Girl, Edmee LeRoux, I\u2019m overjoyed to have contributed to the Hello Girls campaign team effort for this once in a lifetime honor of a Congressional Gold Medal. I wish to thank Representatives Cleaver, Graves, Davids, and Mace for their leadership by recognizing America\u2019s first women soldiers with the nation\u2019s highest civilian honor.\"\n\n\"I am excited to see the trailblazing Hello Girls being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal,\u201d said Carolyn Timbie, Granddaughter of Hello Girls Chief Operator Grace Banker. \u201cMy grandmother, Grace Banker, and all of the Hello Girls have waited long enough for their day of recognition.\"\n\nFormally known as the Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators, the Hello Girls were recruited by General John J. Pershing in 1917 as the first group of women to hold non-medical positions in the U.S. Army. With telecommunication in battle still relatively new at the time, General Pershing was looking for experienced individuals that could improve communication on the front lines. As the telephone operator field was dominated by women at the time, General Pershing made the decision to form the specialized unit comprised solely of women for the first time in American history. It was required that the women be bilingual in both French and English so that they could effectively communicate and coordinate with French and American forces. By the end of the war, the Hello Girls had connected over 26 million calls in support of the war effort, and even continued to serve in Europe to organize the return of American forces following the armistice.\n\nFirst introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Cleaver in 2019, passage of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is the final outstanding recommendation of the WWI Centennial Commission (WWICC). The WWICC was created under the World War I Centennial Commission Act, which was introduced by Congressman Cleaver in recognition of the centennial of WWI and to honor the veterans who served during the global conflict. Since the creation of the WWICC, Congressman Cleaver has secured millions of dollars in federal funding to support its mission, including the creation of a World War I Memorial in the nation\u2019s capital to go along with the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.\n\nThe Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is endorsed by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, AMVETS, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Military Women\u2019s Memorial, and the Fort Gordon Historical Museum Society. The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).\n\nOfficial text of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/during-christmas-week-biden-signs-pallones-hearts-act-law", "During Christmas Week, Biden Signs Pallone\u2019s HEARTS Act Into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) celebrated the Christmas week signing of his HEARTS Act into law, likening the moment to a scene from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With this life-saving legislation now in place.\n\n\u201cJust like the Grinch\u2019s heart grew three sizes that day, this Christmas brought a moment of true heartwarming change,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cThe HEARTS Act is about saving lives and equipping schools to act in cardiac emergencies. It\u2019s a gift of safety and hope that will protect young people for years to come.\u201d\n\nThe HEARTS Act\u2014formally known as the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools Act\u2014establishes a federal grant program to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR training to schools and childcare centers. Inspired by the tragic loss of student-athletes like Kittim Sherrod of Edison, New Jersey, the legislation ensures schools are prepared to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies, which claim the lives of approximately 2,000 young people annually.\n\nKey provisions of the HEARTS Act include:\n\n\u2022 Deployment of AEDs: Ensuring schools and childcare centers have access to life-saving devices.\n\n\u2022 Training Requirements: Providing CPR and AED training to staff, students, and volunteers.\n\n\u2022 Public Awareness Campaigns: Partnering with the CDC to educate the public about cardiomyopathy and SCA risks.\n\nThe HEARTS Act received widespread bipartisan support and endorsements from organizations such as the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, the Children\u2019s Cardiomyopathy Foundation, and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, whose life was saved earlier this year by an AED.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://robertgarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-robert-garcias-bipartisan-bill-cut-red-tape-save-taxpayer-dollars", "Congressman Robert Garcia\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape & Save Taxpayer Dollars Signed Into Law by President Biden", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Robert Garcia", "G000598", "robertgarcia.house.gov", "robertgarcia", "https://robertgarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Senator James Lankford (R-OK), and Congressman Glenn Grothman\u2019s (WI-06) bipartisan bill to cut waste and improve government service has been signed into law by President Biden. The legislation will increase government efficiency by eliminating unnecessary federal agency reports to Congress, saving taxpayer dollars and allowing agencies to focus on their core missions. The full text of the bipartisan law is available here. This is Congressman Garcia\u2019s second bill to be signed into law; President Biden signed the bipartisan GAO Inspector General Parity Act into law on November 25, 2024.\n\n\u201cOutdated government reports waste time and resources without providing value. Having seen this issue firsthand during my time as Mayor of Long Beach, I worked alongside colleagues from both parties to push for legislation that streamlines our government processes,\" said Congressman Garcia. \u201cI\u2019m committed to making our government agencies more efficient and ensuring responsible use of our taxpayer dollars.\u201d\n\n\u201cTaxpayer dollars are wasted on needless paperwork and red tape in the Federal government. We brought Republicans and Democrats together to cut waste and save taxpayer dollars,\u201d said Senator Ossoff.\n\n\u201cLess paper, more productivity. While most required reports to Congress from federal agencies are important, some provide less value than the paper they are printed on. But even as they\u2019ve long-outlasted their usefulness, they never seem to get cleared off agencies\u2019 must-do lists,\u201d said Senator Lankford. \u201cLet\u2019s save tax dollars and the time of federal workers to provide better and more effective customer service by eliminating these unnecessary yet mandatory reports.\u201d\n\n\u201cI was proud to introduce this bipartisan bill alongside my colleague, Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA). By eliminating unnecessary reports, this bill will take a significant step toward improving government efficiency. This bill will lead to savings for taxpayers, ensuring that their hard-earned money is used more effectively to support essential services and programs,\u201d said Congressman Grothman. \u201cI am thrilled it has been signed into law by President Biden.\"\n\nThis bipartisan law will fix the broken process that decides which federal agency reports to Congress are no longer needed. The law will make it easier to reduce, combine, or stop certain reports that Congress requires, helping to cut wasteful federal spending and ensuring that agencies focus on their actual missions.\n\nCongressman Garcia continues working to cut red tape within the federal government. On the Oversight Committee, he helps to oversee the efficiency of all government operations. Last year, he introduced the \u201cFLASH Act\u201d Fast-Track Logistics for Acquiring Supplies in a Hurry Act of 2023, to help the Department of Health and Human Services cut through red tape to quickly buy critical medical materials during emergencies\u2014from PPE to tests and vaccines\u2014as well as the critical materials needed to make and distribute medical supplies.\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-biden-signs-rep-tokudas-legislation-to-start-process-of-designating-lahaina-a-national-heritage-area", "President Biden Signs Rep. Tokuda\u2019s Legislation to Start Process of Designating Lahaina a National Heritage Area", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Jill N. Tokuda", "T000487", "tokuda.house.gov", "tokuda", "https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=5&", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Earlier this week, President Joe Biden signed U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda\u2019s (HI-02) Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act into law. Under this law, the National Park Service, in consultation with state and local partners, will study the suitability and feasibility of a National Heritage Area designation for Lahaina. These areas are designated by Congress to complement state and local conservation efforts through recognition, federal funding, and technical assistance.\n\n\u201cSixteen months after the horrific fires forever changed Lahaina, the community is still rebuilding while trying to preserve what was miraculously saved. President Biden has always recognized Lahaina\u2019s long road to recovery and continues to lend his unwavering support. I am so proud and grateful that President Biden recognizes Lahaina\u2019s historic and cultural significance and how my legislation helps ensure future generations do as well,\u201d said Rep. Tokuda.\n\nU.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Senate companion of the legislation and helped secure its passage on the Senate floor on December 16, 2024.\n\nThere are 62 National Heritage Areas in the United States but none in Hawai\u02bbi. Ka\u02bbena Point is currently being studied for designation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3442", "Trahan Issues 118th Congress End of Term Report", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Lori Trahan", "T000482", "trahan.house.gov", "trahan", "https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued her 2023-2024 End of Term Report to residents of Massachusetts\u2019 Third Congressional District. The report details the work she has done during the 118th Congress to respond to constituent requests, advance legislation, and secure key investments in the communities she represents.\n\n\u201cMy guiding principle as your representative is simple: I believe every family in our Commonwealth deserves a fair shot to get ahead. They deserve good paying jobs, the ability to own a home, and the peace of mind that if a loved one gets sick or injured, their community hospital isn\u2019t on the brink of closing its doors,\u201d Congresswoman Trahan wrote. \u201cThat\u2019s why every time I go to vote, to introduce a bill, or to question witnesses at a hearing, I do so through the lens of how it will help the district that I have the honor to represent.\u201d\n\nKey Highlights from Trahan\u2019s End of Term Report:\n\n2,900 constituent requests for assistance closed\n\n$258.6 million returned to taxpayers and small businesses\n\n64% of all bills introduced were bipartisan\n\n66,000 constituent phone calls and emails answered\n\n985 events and constituent meetings across the Commonwealth\n\n\u201cAbove all else in this job, I am accountable to you. I\u2019ve compiled this End of Term Report so you can review the work my team and I have been doing to live up to our mission. I\u2019m proud of the progress we\u2019ve made on many important issues, but there\u2019s much more to do. I will continue working with whoever \u2013 Democrat, Republican, or Independent \u2013 to ensure our district has a voice at the table,\u201d Congresswoman Trahan continued.\n\nThe full report can be accessed HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-06T14:24:52Z", "2026-04-06T15:55:45Z"], ["https://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gabe-vasquezs-bill-protect-rural-jobs-signed-law", "Rep. Gabe Vasquez\u2019s Bill to Protect Rural Jobs Signed into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "NM", "Gabe Vasquez", "V000136", "vasquez.house.gov", "vasquez", "https://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02)\u2019s Rural Installation Job Protection Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden after passing the Senate and House with bipartisan support. The bill protects jobs on rural military installations and ensures that the Department of Defense (DoD) will be transparent with Congress before making decisions that could hurt local economies, safeguarding the future of workers and families who rely on these installations.\n\n\u201cFolks who are hired to supplement training programs at military installations such as Holloman Force Base contribute to our national security. That\u2019s why my bill ensures that their jobs\u2014and the local economies that depend on them\u2014will be protected,\u201d said Vasquez. \u201cThe Department of Defense must be transparent with Congress when making decisions that impact rural installations. We must ensure that folks who choose to live in rural communities can continue to contribute to a strong defense infrastructure, and it is needed now more than ever. My bill, included in the NDAA, will ensure transparency and accountability and even the playing field for communities like Alamogordo and Las Cruces.\u201d\n\nRural communities like Alamogordo rely on the thousands of good paying contractor jobs at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. The Rural Installation Job Protection Act protects jobs by requiring the DoD to notify Congress before canceling civilian contracts that impact 50 or more jobs at rural military installations. This law will ensure that rural communities that rely on military installations are not left behind.\n\nVasquez\u2019s bill was passed in the final bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which was signed into law on December 23.\n\nAs the only Member of the New Mexico delegation to serve on an Armed Services Committee, Vasquez has worked to support New Mexico\u2019s service members, families and installations to ensure New Mexico remains at the forefront of our national defense.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-hassan-backed-bipartisan-bill-to-support-autism-research", "SIGNED INTO LAW: Hassan-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Support Autism Research", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 A bipartisan bill, backed by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, to support autism education, research, and resources has been signed into law. The Autism CARES Act of 2024 renews and expands federal support for research, services, and training related to autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Senator Hassan, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee, helped advance this legislation through the Senate.\n\n\u201cIndividuals with autism deserve the best opportunities possible to thrive,\u201d said Senator Hassan. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will help advance autism research and education efforts. I am glad that the President has signed this bill into law, and I will continue to work to support people who experience disabilities.\u201d\n\nThis legislation is part of Senator Hassan\u2019s ongoing efforts to support people who experience disabilities. In May, Senator Hassan\u2019s provision to increase access to universal changing stations in airports was signed into law as part of the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. Additionally, Senator Hassan helped secure funding to help families of children experiencing disabilities navigate the special education process and better access the resources available for children experiencing disabilities as part of a bipartisan government funding package.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=43C74E92-7898-43A6-9FA1-DC0C2459DB8F", "Bipartisan Klobuchar Legislation to Designate the Bald Eagle as the National Bird is Signed into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith introduced the legislation in the Senate. Representatives Brad Finstad and Angie Craig led companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has been signed into law. This legislation was co-sponsored by Tina Smith (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) led companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cIn Minnesota, we know a thing or two about eagles: we are home to one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the country as well as the National Eagle Center in Wabasha,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThe bald eagle is a symbol of our country\u2019s freedom and strength and with our legislation now signed into law, the bald eagle is officially our national bird.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is an exciting day. The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782,\u201d said Preston Cook, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center and author of American Eagle - A Visual History of Our National Emblem. \u201cWith this legislation, we honor its historic role and solidify its place as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity.\u201d\n\nThe bald eagle has proudly been depicted as the national symbol of the United States since June 20, 1782, when our country\u2019s Founding Fathers at the Second Continental Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States. Since that time, the bald eagle design has gone on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings, sports teams, and other government-related items. Today, the bald eagle is synonymous with American life and this legislation will officially designate it as the National Bird of the United States.\n\nIn the Senate, the legislation was led by Klobuchar and Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=67A111C6-912D-44A0-BC9E-14484A8C2DAD", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of Former State Representative Mary Murphy", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy.\n\n\u201cMary Murphy was an incredible Minnesotan who dedicated her life to serving the Northland. As a former teacher, she was a strong advocate for improving education for our children and she also fought to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking. Mary was in so many ways ahead of her time and was often the only woman at the table in northern Minnesota. That\u2019s changed now thanks to her trailblazing legacy. John and I send our deepest condolences to Mary\u2019s friends and family.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-green-issues-statement-recent-shootings-sunnyside-resulting", "Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on the Recent Shootings in Sunnyside, Resulting in the Loss of Lives", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Al Green", "G000553", "algreen.house.gov", "algreen", "https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Houston, TX) \u2014 On Monday, December 23, 2024, Congressman Al Green issued a statement regarding the recent shootings as reported by news sources that resulted in the death of two men on Sunday night in Sunnyside, located in Congressman Green's district.\n\nCongressman Al Green stated, \"I am saddened by the loss of life in our community and extend my deepest sympathies to the victims\u2019 families during this tragic time. We must prioritize the safety and security of our neighborhoods by taking action to hold those responsible for this brutality accountable, while also enhancing our efforts to prevent any future occurrences of violence. My heart goes out to the families of the many lives lost to gun violence during this holiday season, it will not be as enjoyable as it could have been. Violence that impacts any one of us directly has an adverse impact upon all of us indirectly. This indirect impact is evidenced in the need for more law enforcement, greater security infrastructure, and the need for more physical and mental health resources. We must unite to end gun violence.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-bucshon-outline-next-steps-cures-21", "DeGette, Bucshon Outline Next Steps for Cures 2.1", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released next steps for Cures 2.1 and the 21st Century Cures initiative. This follows a request for information in June which yielded over 300 responses and recommendations to further innovation and access to quality health care.\n\n\u201cBuilding on the success of previous Cures legislation is vital to further the innovation that is necessary in health care. The information we received is helping to lay the groundwork for further bipartisan achievement in health care discovery, development, and delivery, and as we head into the 119th Congress, there is a clear path for us to power innovation,\u201d said Rep. DeGette. \u201cI am grateful to Dr. Bucshon who has been a tremendous partner in this process, and I look forward to continuing our work to ensure that patients, caregivers, health care providers, and the biomedical research community receive the support they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday represents another milestone in advancing a more dynamic, patient-centered health care system that incentivizes the development and discovery of new treatments,\u201d said Dr. Bucshon. \u201cPrevious iterations of Cures legislation brought transformative changes to how we develop and deliver life-changing treatments to patients who so badly need them. The responses we have received over the past few months will undoubtedly continue to help shape a health care landscape that is innovative, responsive, and patient-focused. I am proud to have partnered with Rep. DeGette on this critical initiative as we continue to revolutionize America\u2019s biomedical research for generations to come.\u201d\n\nIn June, DeGette and Bucshon put out a request for information which received over 300 comments on next steps for the 21st Century Cures Initiative. Major themes included improving clinical trials, improving the use of health information technology (IT), expanding the use of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE), improving Medicare coverage policies, ensuring proper Medicare payment for novel technologies, and addressing artificial intelligence in the health care space.\n\nA potential \u201cCures 2.1\u201d update would aim to:\n\nCreate an environment that enables the rapid and appropriate deployment of innovative technologies to improve health outcomes;\n\nBuild a health care infrastructure that enables information sharing, continuous evidence gathering, and implementation of new knowledge; and\n\nFoster innovations that improve public health, promote patient-centric care, reduce the burden of chronic disease, and conserve valuable resources.\n\nRelevant documents can be found here:\n\nFull white paper\n\nSummary\n\nAppendix A\n\nAppendix B\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=225E966C-FA64-40FF-AFB6-511C2127941B", "McBath Bill to Stop College Campus Hazing Signed Into Law", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Lucy McBath", "M001208", "mcbath.house.gov", "mcbath", "https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Legislation led by Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) to stop hazing on college campuses was recently signed into law by President Biden. H.R. 5646, the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act combats hazing and dangerous practices towards students on college campuses by ensuring transparency and preventative action.\n\n\u201cI know what it's like to lose a loved one to violence\u2014no parent should ever have to bury their child. The Stop Campus Hazing Act empowers students and their families to make informed decisions about the schools they attend and the organizations they join. That information could be life-saving,\u201d said Representative McBath. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation helps make sure that schools have the tools they need to foster safe learning environments. I thank my colleagues for this bipartisan effort and President Biden for swiftly passing this into law.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act:\n\nDefines Hazing and Promotes Transparency: This bill creates a uniform definition of hazing and requires colleges and universities to report hazing incidents annually.\n\nStrengthens Prevention Efforts: Schools are mandated to implement hazing prevention programs aimed at educating students, faculty, and staff.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-applauds-seven-year-extension-upper-colorado-and-san", "Assistant Leader Neguse Applauds Seven-Year Extension of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Endangered Fish Recovery Programs", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed his bill to extend authorization for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs into law:\n\n\u201cWe have been focused in our efforts to secure a seven-year extension for the highly successful Upper Colorado and San Juan River Endangered Fish Recovery Programs. And I am incredibly grateful to the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers who helped us achieve this goal, including my friend, colleague, and fellow Coloradan, Senator John Hickenlooper.\n\n\u201cIn 2021, thanks to these recovery programs, the humpback chub was downlisted from \u2018endangered\u2019 to \u2018threatened.\u2019 This achievement is a true testament to what\u2019s possible when we advance models of collaboration\u2014protecting and recovering endangered species while allowing water projects to continue.\n\n\u201cAs we celebrate this bill being signed into law, I am excited for the successes still to come.\u201d\n\nMore information about the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2024/12/24/bennet-sends-nine-bills-to-the-presidents-desk/", "Bennet Sends Nine Bills to the President\u2019s Desk", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "CO", "Michael F. Bennet", "B001267", "www.bennet.senate.gov", "bennet", "https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/", "scraper", "Bennet-Led Legislation to Protect Kids in Foster Care, Build Affordable Housing, Invest in Rural Communities Included in End-of-Year Packages\n\nDenver \u2014 Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet passed nine pieces of legislation through the House and Senate over the past month and sent them to President Biden\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\nThis legislation includes provisions from:\n\nForest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act\n\nStop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act\n\nGood Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act\n\nSummit of the Americas Act\n\nProtecting America\u2019s Children by Strengthening Families Act\n\nRural Outdoor Investment Act\n\nColorado River Salinity Control Fix Act\n\nCoordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024\n\nWomen\u2019s Suffrage National Monument Location Act\n\nIn case you missed it, here\u2019s what they\u2019re saying:\n\nColorado Newsline: Colorado Democrats, outdoor recreation groups cheer Senate passage of public lands bill\n\n\u201cWhile chaos in the U.S. House of Representatives threatened to trigger a government shutdown just before the holidays, Colorado Democrats and outdoor recreation advocates cheered the passage of a wide-ranging public lands bill in the Senate on Thursday.\n\n\u201cThe bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences or EXPLORE Act was unanimously approved by the Senate after being passed by the House earlier this year. It now heads to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cThe EXPLORE Act includes a variety of measures aimed at protecting certain recreational uses of federally owned public lands, simplifying permitting procedures for federal land management and ensuring equal access for people with disabilities, military veterans and young people.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cThe Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act, also sponsored by Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, aims to strengthen coordination between federal and state agencies responding to the spread of invasive species, including by giving the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation the authority to fund response programs, improving data sharing and ensuring that \u201cat-risk basins are eligible and prioritized for watercraft inspection and decontamination funding.\u201d\n\nColorado Public Radio: Colorado has tens of thousands of abandoned hardrock mines. Congress just passed a bill to help more groups clean them up\n\n\u201cCongress has passed a bill that could make it easier for non-profits or states and local governments to clean up abandoned mines.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. House on Tuesday approved the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, via voice vote. The bill passed the Senate in July and now goes to President Joe Biden\u2019s desk.\n\n\u201cThe bill sets up a pilot program under the Environmental Protection Agency to allow \u201cgood Samaritans\u201d to clean up and improve water quality around abandoned hard rock mine sites without being subject to liability for pre-existing pollution.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cBennet said he was thrilled the bill made it through Congress, finally.\n\n\u2018It\u2019s 15 years of work by a lot of people, so it will be good to get it done,\u2019 he noted. Bennet co-sponsored past versions of the bill.\u201d\n\nSteamboat Pilot & Today: Workforce housing revival for U.S. Forest Service project in Steamboat Springs\n\n\u201cU.S. Senator Michael Bennet, who co-sponsored the legislation with U.S. Rep. Neguse and has adamantly pushed for the continuation of the Forest Service leasing authorization, said Friday that he was happy that congress members were able to work together to get the EXPLORE Act passed.\n\n\u201cIt started out in the 2018 Farm Bill, the expiration was making it difficult for what people had to do on the ground, even in Steamboat, but we were able to get the parties to come together to agree that putting it in the EXPLORE act made sense and I am really glad that we did because we were running out of time,\u201d said Sen. Bennet.\n\n\u201c\u2018It became clear, we had wanted to pass the Farm Bill and I think there was a sense, earlier in the year, that we would pass the Farm Bill, that is a deadline that we usually don\u2019t miss, but we were not able to get to a bipartisan Farm Bill this year so we had to find a different vehicle in the Senate and that is what EXPLORE became,\u2019 he added.\n\n\u201cThe legislation included in the EXPLORE Act also improves what might have been continued in the Farm Bill by extending the limit for Forest Service lease agreements from 50 to 100 years.\n\n\u201c\u2018We heard from local communities that we needed that extended period of time for them to make sense from a leasing and a financing point of view. So, we were able to double the time, and I think we are going to make that program better and more durable and maybe give us more flexibility on the ground,\u2019 added Sen. Bennet.\u201d\n\nFOX31 Denver\n\n\u201cEarlier this term, Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet called on a committee to prioritize policies that would help people in Colorado access clean water, and today, they celebrate the successful passage of the bill.\n\n\u201cThe Water Resources Development Act of 2024 authorizes $20 million for water supply and storm[water] management for El Paso County and $50 million for Fremont County.\u201d\n\nVail Daily: Salt in the Colorado River is causing problems. A bill is now heading to Biden\u2019s desk that would send more money to address the challenge.\n\n\u201cSince 1974, the Bureau of Reclamation has supported various projects to reduce salt levels in the Colorado River\u2019s upper and lower basins. Now, a bill to increase the 50-year-old program\u2019s funding is heading to President Joe Biden\u2019s desk after passing both chambers of Congress.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cBennet said in a statement that the legislation will \u2018support ongoing efforts to keep water from the Colorado River safe for communities, farmers and ranchers and water users throughout the entire Basin.\u2019\u201d\n\nColorado Public Radio: In the final days of a historically dysfunctional Congress, lawmakers sprint to pass a flurry of bills\n\n\u201cLast fall the House passed the Women\u2019s Suffrage National Monument Location Act, introduced by Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse and Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko. The Senate gave its approval to the bill Friday. It places the monument, whose idea came from a constituent in Neguse\u2019s district, on the National Mall\u2026 A number of other Coloradans co-sponsored the bill, including Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Diana DeGette.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cMesa County could be buying some land from the federal government. The Senate passed the CONVEY Act, which the House passed earlier this year.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cHickenlooper, who introduced the bill with Bennet and got the bill through the Senate called it a win-win for locals and for the federal government\u2026 Bennet agreed. \u201cMesa County has made significant strides to secure a vibrant future for Clifton, and our legislation would be one more step towards prosperity for the community,\u201d he said in a statement.\u201d\n\nNBC Grand Junction\n\n\u201cU.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrate passing the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act, or CONVEY.\n\n\u201cThis act allows a 31 acre plot of land to be sold to Mesa County by the Bureau of Land Management. That land would be used for new economic development in Clifton.\n\n\u201cBoth senators commented on the passing, with Hickenlooper saying it\u2019s a win-win for the federal government and Mesa County, while Bennet says Mesa County has made significant strides to secure a vibrant future for Clifton.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/01/06/2025/signed-into-law-annual-defense-bill-with-key-hassan-backed-provisions", "SIGNED INTO LAW: Annual Defense Bill with Key Hassan-Backed Provisions", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 The President signed into law the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, including key provisions that Senator Maggie Hassan secured and supported. Among other measures, the legislation includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for all other service members.\n\n\u201cService members sacrifice to keep our country safe, secure, and free, and our bipartisan annual defense bill will further support them in their mission,\u201d said Senator Hassan. \u201cThis bill will also strengthen our national security \u2013 including by taking on China \u2013 and it delivers for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and other New Hampshire priorities.\u201d\n\nKey measures to strengthen national security and support service members supported by Senator Hassan:\n\nThe SERVE Act, introduced by Senators Hassan and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), which will guarantee readmission to colleges and universities for National Guard and Reserve members after a mobilization or deployment\n\nA 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent pay raise for all service members\n\nTaking on China and Russia by:\n\nProhibiting the Defense Department from contracting with any entity that provides semiconductor products to Chinese telecom company Huawei\n\nStrengthening intelligence sharing to help counter Chinese trafficking of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors\n\nIncreasing investments in the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and establishing the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative\n\nDirecting the Defense Department to report on its efforts to identify and apply lessons learned from the war in Ukraine in order to strengthen U.S. national security efforts\n\nEstablishing a counter-UAS (commonly referred to as drones) task force for U.S. military installations; requiring a counter-UAS strategy for Defense Department facilities, assets, and personnel in the U.S.; and providing greater resources for counter-UAS technologies\n\nIncreasing access to contraception by eliminating co-pays for women covered by TRICARE\n\nNew Hampshire priorities that are included in the NDAA:\n\nExempting public shipyard employees (including those at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard) from being required to stay in government or preferred housing when traveling for official duty\n\nSupporting infrastructure at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, including multi-mission dry dock military construction and power plant resiliency improvement\n\nSupporting Virginia Class submarines, which are repaired at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard\n\nFunding to procure KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers, which are flown by Air Force units, including the New Hampshire Air National Guard at Pease Air National Guard Base\n\nContinuing PFAS cleanup and research efforts\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/12/24/2024/van-hollen-schatz-booker-introduce-bill-to-harden-our-infrastructure-against-impacts-of-climate-change", "Van Hollen, Schatz, Booker Introduce Bill to Harden Our Infrastructure Against Impacts of Climate Change", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MD", "Chris Van Hollen", "V000128", "www.vanhollen.senate.gov", "vanhollen", "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have reintroduced their Federal Flood Risk Management Act, legislation to ensure that federally-funded infrastructure projects are built to withstand the impacts of climate change and flooding.\n\n\u201cFrom increasingly devastating storms to more frequent severe flooding, communities across Maryland and the country are contending with the consequences of the climate crisis every day. This legislation will help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely on infrastructure that is built to withstand the challenges of climate change as we continue the fight to protect our planet,\u201d said Senator Van Hollen.\n\n\u201cAs temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, the effects of climate change will be more and more acutely felt across the country. As this happens, we must implement more policies to prepare for extreme weather events, like severe flooding. This bill would ensure that the federal government is fully considering and managing the growing flood risk across our nation, investing in resilient infrastructure, and further protecting communities from the threat of climate change,\u201d said Senator Booker.\n\nUnderstanding the dangerous and costly consequences of flooding, the Obama Administration set standards in 2015 to make sure that federal projects were able to stand up to these risks. The order also took into account how climate change is impacting weather and sea levels. But early on in his first Administration, President-Elect Trump signed an executive order undoing this important work. Throughout the four years of the first Trump Administration, the Senators repeatedly pushed back against this effort and introduced the Federal Flood Risk Management Act to codify the standards set forth by President Obama. As Congress prepares for a second Trump Administration, the Senators are reintroducing this important legislation to ensure that we invest in our nation by making resilient investments that take into account the impacts of climate change. Doing so will protect our nation's infrastructure, save taxpayer dollars, safeguard businesses from flood damage, and keep communities safe.\n\n\"Flooding is the costliest disaster facing our country, with billions in taxpayer funds spent to rebuild public infrastructure,\u201d said Joel Scata of the Natural Resources Defense Council. \u201cThe Federal Flood Risk Management Act ensures federally funded projects, like hospitals, roads, and schools, are built to withstand future floods, protecting people and property. When federal funds are used to build or rebuild, the government has a responsibility to ensure those investments are safe, sustainable, and resilient.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-applauds-biden-federal-death-row-commutations", "Scott Applauds Biden For Federal Death Row Commutations", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "VA", "Robert C. \"Bobby\" Scott", "S000185", "bobbyscott.house.gov", "bobbyscott", "https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "NEWPORT NEWS, VA \u2013 Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row. Those individuals will have their sentences reclassified from execution to life without the possibility of parole:\n\n\u201cI have long advocated for reforms to make our justice system more fair and effective, and that includes ending the use of the death penalty which has not been shown to reduce crime. I applaud President Biden for commuting these sentences to life sentences without the possibility of parole. The Biden Administration placed a moratorium on federal executions and this will ensure the incoming Administration cannot easily resume the practice. We must be clear: this does not absolve any of these individuals of their guilt, and our thoughts remain with all of their victims\u2019 families and loved ones. Rather, these actions will help us end the use of the death penalty at the federal level. Virginia and many other states have already ended the practice and I will continue advocating for abolishing the death penalty altogether as virtually all developed nations have done. \u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-statement-on-release-of-gaetz-report", "Casten Statement on Release of Gaetz Report", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "IL", "Sean Casten", "C001117", "casten.house.gov", "casten", "https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has issued the following statement regarding the release of the Gaetz Report:\n\n\u201cThe release of the Gaetz Report is welcome news for all who care about integrity, accountability, and transparency in the U.S. House of Representatives,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Sean Casten.\n\nEarlier this month, Rep. Casten introduced a privileged resolution to force a vote by the full House of Representatives requiring the House Ethics Committee to release the Gaetz Report. House Republican leadership then passed a motion to kill the resolution.\n\nLast month, Rep. Casten led 97 House Democrats in a letter to the House Ethics Committee requesting the immediate release of its report into allegations of serious misconduct by former Congressman Matt Gaetz.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404754", "U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Delivers Hurricane Relief, Major Federal Grants, and $10M+ Directly to Tampa Bay Constituents", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "FL", "Kathy Castor", "C001066", "castor.house.gov", "castor", "https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $10.1 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families in 2024. In addition, $1,469,469,742 in federal grants were secured for the community for investments in education, infrastructure, good-paying jobs, safer neighborhoods, and cleaner, cheaper energy. Castor credits her team, local partners and nonprofits in helping win such significant federal investments for the Tampa Bay area.\n\n\u201cCollaboration and teamwork are key to making progress for Tampa Bay. My congressional constituent services team works tirelessly to cut through red tape on behalf of families, veterans, and businesses. In a year with unprecedented challenges due to the hurricanes, our neighbors needed our team to assist them more than ever. I am grateful for all that Steven Angotti, Tania Fernandez, Damaris Gonzalez and Sean Saintil \u2013 as well as the entire Castor Team \u2013 did this year. I could not be prouder of my dedicated casework team that went above and beyond to help Tampa Bay families rebuild and navigate FEMA and Small Business disaster assistance. Their expertise and compassion are critical to ensuring that families and small businesses can thrive, that our Veterans receive the benefits they have earned and that Social Security and Medicare benefits are delivered on time.\n\n\u201cThe growing Tampa Bay area continues to reap the benefits of federal investments, thanks to the historic Infrastructure law, Inflation Reduction Act and the work of Biden-Harris Administration \u2013 and we need it. A record 386 federal grants were awarded across the Tampa Bay area in 2024 including, but not limited to, critical investments for the Tampa International Airport and Port Tampa Bay, cost-saving electric school busses, job trainings and expanded health care services. 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