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| https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2026/09/30/mississippi-delegation-applauds-key-fields-selection-as-a-kc-46-finalist/ | Mississippi Delegation Applauds Key Field’s Selection as a KC-46 Finalist | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MS | Roger F. Wicker | W000437 | www.wicker.senate.gov | wicker | https://www.wicker.senate.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington – Today, the U.S. Air Force notified Congress that Key Field in Meridian has been selected as one of four preferred locations to be the future home of the new KC-46 aircraft. In response, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., along with U.S. Congressmen Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., welcomed this announcement and made the following statement. “We applaud the U.S. Air Force for selecting Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian, Mississippi, as a finalist to host the KC-46 refueling aircraft. “Key Field is the home of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, hosting more than 1,000 Airmen and Air Force personnel servicing the KC-135. The 186th is the primary National Guard tanker unit devoted to U.S. military operations in the Middle East—a vital mission for a consequential region of the world. “Meridian presents a strategic location for the KC-46 and is the prime candidate to undertake this mission. The city sits near important refueling tracks, and Mississippi’s vast open spaces enable large-scale exercises. This allows the 186th not only to service fleets flying along local routes but also to support the global refueling mission. Over the past few years, Key Field leadership has invested in the infrastructure upgrades that facilitate this mission. The City of Meridian also has a long record of welcoming service members and meeting the unique needs of military families. “As the Air Force moves into its final evaluations, we will keep making the case that Key Field is the right home for the next generation of air refueling.” Background on the Mississippi Delegation’s Key Field Engagement: The Mississippi delegation has consistently made the case that Key Field is well equipped to host the KC-46 aircraft. This month, the Mississippi delegation sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink in support of Meridian. Over the past few years, Mississippi’s federal officials have supported additional efforts to m… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-banks-and-colleagues-defend-homeschool-families-right-to-choose-religious-curriculum/ | Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families’ Right to Choose Religious Curriculum | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Jim Banks | B001299 | www.banks.senate.gov | banks | https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined twelve of his colleagues in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect homeschooling parents’ right to choose faith-based curriculum for their children. The brief asks the court to reverse a lower-court decision that wrongly stopped parents participating in California’s homeschool independent study programs from using religious curriculum. It argues that California violated the First Amendment by allowing families to select nearly any qualifying curriculum while excluding religious options. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Parents have a God-given right to direct their children’s education. California’s attack on religious homeschool families is blatantly unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court should put an end to it.” Key Excerpts from the amicus brief below; the full text can be viewed here: “As part of California’s publicly funded independent-study programs, parents can teach their own children in their own homes with limited oversight from a private, nonprofit, corporation operating a charter school. And subject to general state standards, parents can choose any curriculum they want for their homeschooling—with one exception: religion.That overt discrimination—which Respondents say is required by California’s Blaine Amendment—clearly violates the Constitution. And it is preposterous to say, as did the Ninth Circuit, that homeschooling parents are actually state actors. “This Court has “repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits” and programs… “To get around that blatant constitutional violation, the Ninth Circuit deemed the homeschool independent-study programs public. In other words, homeschooling parents are state actors. But that’s egregiously wrong. This case presents an easy question: whether parents who teach their own children in their own homes based on curriculum they select speak and act as the government. Both case law and common sens… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-banks-delivers-remarks-on-senate-floor-and-secures-passage-of-resolution-designating-september-as-dystonia-awareness-month/ | Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor and Secures Passage of Resolution Designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Jim Banks | B001299 | www.banks.senate.gov | banks | https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support his resolution designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month. Banks shared his family’s personal experience with the neurological movement disorder, which his mother has been battling for the past 40 years, and called for greater awareness, research, and improved treatments for the nearly 250,000 Americans living with dystonia. Following his remarks, the resolution was agreed to by unanimous consent. Click the image above or view the full speech here. See remarks below: “In a few moments I’m going to ask for unanimous consent for my resolution to designate September as ‘Dystonia Awareness Month.’ But before I do, I want to speak a little bit about dystonia and how personal the disease is for me and my family. “Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that affects nearly 250,000 Americans. It causes involuntary muscle contractions and repetitive movements. These contractions can affect any part of the body, and they can be painful. Dystonia affects people of any age, and it may develop without any clear reason. “My mom has suffered from dystonia for nearly 40 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how difficult the disease is. But my mom is a fighter, and she has never let dystonia stop her from living her life. “Dystonia is often misdiagnosed, and there is no cure yet. That’s why it’s so important to raise awareness about dystonia. Greater awareness leads to better research, and eventually, better treatments and even a cure. I urge support for my resolution.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-banks-leads-indiana-delegation-in-thanking-fema-for-expanded-disaster-assistance/ | Sen. Banks Leads Indiana Delegation in Thanking FEMA for Expanded Disaster Assistance | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Jim Banks | B001299 | www.banks.senate.gov | banks | https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | FEMA approved public assistance for 16 additional Indiana counties and individual assistance for three additional counties on September 24th WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led members of the Indiana congressional delegation in thanking President Donald Trump and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton for approving additional federal disaster assistance for Hoosier communities recovering from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11, 2026. FEMA approved the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s request to: Extend public assistance to 16 additional counties (Carroll, Cass, Fountain, Grant, Marion, Morgan, Parke, Pike, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Starke, Union, Vermillion, and Warren); and Extend individual assistance to three additional counties (Cass, Pulaski, and Pike). Read the full letter here or below: Dear Administrator Hamilton: We deeply appreciate President Trump’s August 25, 2026, major disaster declaration for Indiana and FEMA’s continued support for our state’s recovery. We want to express our gratitude to you and your team for approving the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s (IDHS) requests to extend public assistance to 16 additional counties and individual assistance to three additional counties. The severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11, 2026, constitute the worst natural disaster that Indiana has faced in decades. Federal disaster assistance has already helped more than 26,000 Hoosier families get back on their feet and enabled hundreds of county and municipal governments to restore public services, but there is much more work to do. We applaud IDHS and FEMA for working together to assess and validate disaster costs in these additional counties and facilitate assistance to them. We are grateful for your visit to Indiana and for President Trump’s personal intervention on behalf of the state. We commend the support that FEMA, as… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-are-putting-more-money-in-your-pockets/ | Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Democrats are blocking bipartisan legislation that would put more money in the pockets of the American people. Senator Barrasso slammed Democrats for their opposition to permitting reform, tax cuts, and fighting fraud. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I rise today to talk about action – action Republicans are taking to lower costs. “Let’s start with the cost of energy. We need to be able to build better, faster, cheaper, and smarter. We need it for pipelines and energy projects all across the country. These critical energy projects spend years trapped in the regulatory penalty box. Lawsuits by environmental extremists keep projects further tied up in the courts. “Republicans are committed to permitting reform. Senator Capito and Senator Lee have spent months working on this critical topic. Democrats here in the Senate, led by Senator Schumer, continue to block it. Democrats are objecting to solutions that actually lower the price of energy. Democrats embrace higher energy costs. They have a long history of doing that. It is a feature of the radical Democrat Green New Deal agenda. “Last week, Senate Democrats blocked a bill from Senator Jon Husted of Ohio. The bill is called the Ratepayer Protection Act. Senator Husted’s bill protects working families. That is why it is called the Ratepayer Protection Act. Senator Husted’s bill guarantees that large users of electricity, such as data centers, pay the full cost of the electricity they use. It also holds them responsible for the upgrades to the grid they need. This blocks higher costs from being fo… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.britt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-elissa-slotkin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-modernize-ovarian-cancer-prevention-and-care/ | U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Elissa Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Care | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Katie Boyd Britt | B001319 | www.britt.senate.gov | britt | https://www.britt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) recently introduced the Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk assessment, and specialty care for patients and families affected by ovarian cancer. “Too many women receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis only after the disease has advanced, when treatment options are limited, and outcomes are far worse,” said Senator Britt. “Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have, and every woman with a family history of ovarian cancer deserves to know her risk and have access to the screening and counseling that can help her make informed decisions about her health. I’m proud to join Senator Slotkin in this bipartisan effort to reauthorize Johanna’s Law, expand outreach to rural and underserved communities, and ensure genetic screening is covered for the women who need it most. Alabama has already shown national leadership in preventing gynecologic cancers, and this legislation builds on that progress so that where a woman lives or what her insurance plan covers doesn’t determine whether she can catch this disease early.” Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States, and roughly 80 percent of cases are detected only after the disease has reached an advanced stage. If caught early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 90 percent. However, there remains no reliable screening test for the disease. This means that genetic counseling, hereditary risk assessment, and provider awareness are critical tools for prevention and early detection. “No family should have to fight both a cancer diagnosis and their insurance company at the same time,”said Senator Slotkin.“Women, especially in rural communities like Michigan, should be able to get the genetic testing and specialty care they need to catch this disease early or prevent it altogether. Our bill tackles this iss… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.britt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-ted-budd-colleagues-urge-action-against-chinese-effort-to-flood-u-s-markets-with-illicit-vape-products/ | U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Budd, Colleagues Urge Action Against Chinese Effort to Flood U.S. Markets with Illicit Vape Products | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Katie Boyd Britt | B001319 | www.britt.senate.gov | britt | https://www.britt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and several of their Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Trump urging him to confront the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on its efforts to flood the United States with illicit, unauthorized vapes. In the letter, the senators call on the administration to press President Xi to enforce the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) existing export rules, halt the manufacturing and exporting of illicit vape products targeting U.S. markets, and cooperate with U.S. enforcement agencies to address the national drug crisis at its source. In the letter, the Senators wrote, “China has the power to stop this but has chosen not to … Beijing enforces this rule selectively while allowing hundreds of millions of illegal e-cigarettes to be exported to the U.S. annually, generating billions of dollars in revenue. This is a deliberate strategy that exploits gaps in U.S. enforcement … “This is a public health crisis, a national security threat, and a trade-fairness failure at once. Honest American retailers who follow federal law are being undercut by a black market supplied almost entirely from a single country that profits while our families pay the price,” the Senators continued. Joining Senator Britt and Budd in co-signing the letter were Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.). Senator Britt has continued to highlight the dangers of these products and how in many instances, they target America’s youth. In a May 2026 hearing, the Senator raised this issue with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). In an October 2025 hearing with the Department of Justice (DOJ), she questioned then-Attorney General Pam Bondi on the efforts of the DOJ to combat these illegal products. You can read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.budd.senate.gov/2026/09/29/budd-files-amicus-brief-defending-the-rights-of-homeschool-parents-to-choose-religious-based-curriculum/ | Budd Files Amicus Brief Defending the Rights of Homeschool Parents to Choose Religious-Based Curriculum | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | www.budd.senate.gov | budd | https://www.budd.senate.gov/category/news/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reverse the lower court’s decision, which wrongly ruled that homeschool independent-study programs are public school programs. The brief defends homeschooling parents’ rights by reinforcing a common-sense principle: parents are not state actors. It also makes clear that neutral government programs can support parents’ choice of faith-based curriculum while remaining consistent with the Constitution and our nation’s history. Excerpts from the amicus brief are below, and the full text of the brief can be viewed HERE. “As part of California’s publicly funded independent-study programs, parents can teach their own children in their own homes with limited oversight from a private, nonprofit corporation operating a charter school. And subject to general state standards, parents can choose any curriculum they want for their homeschooling—with one exception: religion. That overt discrimination—which Respondents say is required by California’s Blaine Amendment—clearly violates the Constitution. And it is preposterous to say, as did the Ninth Circuit, that homeschooling parents are actually state actors. “This Court has “repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits” and programs. … “To get around that blatant constitutional violation, the Ninth Circuit deemed the homeschool independent-study programs public. In other words, homeschooling parents are state actors. But that’s egregiously wrong. This case presents an easy question: whether parents who teach their own children in their own homes based on curriculum they select speak and act as the government. Both case law and common sense dictate that the answer is no.” U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-applauds-passage-of-the-protect-college-sports-act | Capito Applauds Passage of the Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, applauded the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Protect College Sports Act, legislation she co-sponsored that would establish national standards governing NIL, transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. “I have been proud to support the Protect College Sports Act and this effort to bring structure and stability back to college athletics. This legislation serves as an updated playbook to repair a fractured system by preventing the exploitation of student athletes, holding agents and coaches accountable, providing certainty through needed guardrails, and putting education first. It also includes an amendment I authored to preserve both women’s and Olympic sports’ visibility and media rights, helping these sports continue to grow and inspire the next generation of athletes. With the landscape of college athletics rapidly evolving, I believe with this bill’s passage, we will bring much needed certainty to the college athletics industry that has been allowed to spiral out of control,” Senator Capito said. BACKGROUND: Senator Capito has been a vocal supporter of the Protect College Sports Act. She recently stood alongside coaches and student athletes to speak in support of the bill at a press conference on Capitol Hill. She has joined a variety of news outlets to talk about the issue including Fox News. In July, Senator Capito became a cosponsor of the legislation and has spoken at length about her support with WBOY’s Gold and Blue Nation Podcast. Listen to her full interviews here and here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senators-collins-king-welcome-bangors-selection-as-one-of-four-potential-locations-for-new-kc-46-squadron | Senators Collins, King Welcome Bangor’s Selection as One of Four Potential Locations for New KC-46 Squadron | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ME | Susan M. Collins | C001035 | www.collins.senate.gov | collins | https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today welcomed the Air Force’s decision to advance the Bangor Air National Guard Base as a potential location for a new KC-46A air refueling squadron. The two Senators received news moments ago that Bangor is one of four finalists from an initial field of 14 Air National Guard bases. Senators Collins and King were briefed on the decision by Mr. Michael Saunders, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment and Major General Bryony Terrell, Deputy Director of the Air National Guard. “This announcement from the Air Force is an important step toward equipping the MAINEiacs with the advanced aircraft they need to carry out their critical mission,” said Senators Collins and King. “Bangor’s strategic location and the proven excellence of the 101st Air Refueling Wing make a compelling case for bringing the KC-46 to Maine. We will continue to press for Bangor’s selection as the selection process continues.” If selected, Bangor would gain significantly more advanced refueling capabilities as the KC-46A would replace, over time, the aging KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing. The first aircraft would be expected to arrive in 2030. The remaining finalists will undergo further site analysis and evaluation. A decision for a preferred location on KC-46A Main Operating Base 9 is expected in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2027. Senator Collins secured $50 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 full-year continuing resolution for a universal fuel cell hangar in Bangor capable of accommodating the KC-46A, strengthening the base’s readiness for future aircraft. She also secured nearly $9.6 million in Fiscal Year 2024 military construction funding for Maine National Guard projects in Bangor and Saco. Additionally, of the more than $428.6 million in Congressionally Directed Spending Senator Col… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-statement-on-senate-passage-of-the-protect-college-sports-act/ | Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of the Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | John Cornyn | C001056 | www.cornyn.senate.gov | cornyn | https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would restore order in college athletics by creating enforceable national rules, protecting real Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, preserving fair competition, safeguarding student athletes, and ensuring fans do not lose the teams, rivalries, and traditions they love: “College athletics are currently the Wild Wild West, and the lack of clear, consistent guidelines at the federal level is hurting athletes, universities, and fans,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would restore order in college sports by implementing much-needed guardrails surrounding eligibility, transfers, NIL rights, and revenue-sharing to better protect schools and players both on and off the field.” Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) are leading this legislation in the Senate. Background: The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would: Set one national rulebook for eligibility, transfers, recruiting, NIL, and revenue sharing; Establish clear eligibility rules by adopting the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) new five-year eligibility rule, allowing for one free transfer with commonsense exceptions; Stabilize rosters by creating enforceable transfer windows, anti-tampering rules, and an agent registry; Protect rivalries by blocking the formation of a Super League and maintaining traditional out-of-conference games; Provide limited antitrust protection to the NCAA and College Sports Commission to enforce a revenue-sharing cap, which ensures a level playing field and competitive balance; Guarantee student scholarships and 10-year degree completion assistance; And protect women in sports by preserving Title IX protections, prohibiting cuts to women’s and Olympic-sport programs, and upholding Texas state law that prohibits men from competing in women’s sports. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-to-hegseth-review-military-supply-chain-security/ | Cotton to Hegseth: Review Military Supply Chain Security | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | page_html | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy September 29, 2026 Cotton to Hegseth: Review Military Supply Chain Security WASHINGTON—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth encouraging a review of military supply chains, which provide troops with the weapons, food, medical supplies, and other resources needed to defend our country. This follows recent reports that F-35 components shipped from Australia to the United States were diverted to Hong Kong and are in the Chinese government’s possession. In part, Senator Cotton wrote: “Securing these supply chains is critical to ensuring that our warfighters around the world have access to the most advanced equipment and technology and to ensuring that our adversaries do not gain access to U.S. technology.” Full text of the letter may be found here and below. September 29, 2026 Secretary Pete Hegseth Secretary of War U.S. Department of War 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth, I write requesting the Department of War review the security of military equipment and supplies transported through commercial and contractor-managed supply chains. Recent reports revealed that F-35 components being shipped from Australia to the United States were diverted to Hong Kong. Lockheed Martin, which manages the F-35 supply chain, transported the parts via commercial carrier. Alarmingly, it was also reported that the Chinese government has taken possession of the components and has yet to return them. We can’t afford for U.S. military equipment to fall into the hands of a foreign adversary because of vulnerabilities in commercial transportation. DOW relies extensively on contractors and commercial carriers to move military equipment, replacement parts, and vital supplies around the world. And while I recognize that such arrangements allow for ease and speed of movement, those advantages must not come at the expense of maintaining our military edge. Classified and designated sensitive co… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/north-dakota-family-honored-in-dc-after-six-year-journey-to-bring-haitian-daughters-home | North Dakota Family Honored in D.C. After Six-Year Journey to Bring Haitian Daughters Home | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a six-year international adoption journey, Maribeth and Jake Joraanstad of Fargo are in Washington, D.C., this week to be celebrated as 2026 Angels in Adoption honorees. The Joraanstads were nominated by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for the honor, recognizing their work to bring their adopted daughters, sisters Mitialove and Mirlanda, home from Haiti. During their visit to Washington, the Joraanstads shared their experience with the adoption in a meeting with Cramer, who followed their efforts over the years. “The Joraanstads have shown incredible perseverance throughout their adoption journey, and they’ve been committed since the very beginning to giving Mitialove and Mirlanda a loving, stable home while keeping them connected to their family and friends in Haiti,” said Cramer, co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. “I had the privilege of welcoming these two new North Dakotans to my office in Washington. It was an honor to nominate the Joraanstads in recognition of their dedication to their daughters. As an adoptive father myself, I know how meaningful adoption can be, and helping a family through this process is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.” The Joraanstads’ adoption story began years earlier. Jake first traveled to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, forming relationships which ultimately helped shape the family’s decision to adopt from the country. After Maribeth and Jake began the adoption process, escalating violence in Haiti closed the international airport and prevented the girls from leaving through the traditional process—even after their adoption had been finalized. With options running out, the family turned to Grey Bull Rescue, a nonprofit specializing in evacuating Americans and allies from some of the world’s most challenging and dangerous environments. Now a family of five, the Joraanstads are raising Mitialove and Mirlanda alongside their son, Amos. They remain committed to preserving the girls’ connection to their Haitian heritage,… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-over-13-million-to-north-dakota-universities | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Over $1.3 Million to North Dakota Universities | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Over $1.3 Million to North Dakota Universities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1,330,665 to three North Dakota universities. The funding will be distributed as follows: $835,000 to the University of North Dakota for the Rural Assistance Center for the Office of Rural Health Policy. $437,665 to Mayville State University for Head Start Projects. $58,000 to North Dakota State University for Food and Drug Administration Research. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/va-awards-698970-to-north-dakota-to-expand-veteran-suicide-prevention-services | VA Awards $698,970 to North Dakota to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | ***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $698,970 to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (NDDVA) for Fiscal Year 2027 to expand veterans’ access to mental health and suicide prevention services. The grant marks North Dakota’s first award through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). The grant will strengthen access to mental health care for veterans across North Dakota, including those who may face barriers to receiving services because of where they live. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has pushed for expanded access to mental health services for veterans, regardless of their location. In April, Cramer and U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Every State Counts for Veterans Mental Health Act to give priority consideration to applications for SSG Fox SPGP grants from entities in states which have not previously received funding from the program. In addition to the legislation, he also authored report language in the FY26 Milcon-VA appropriations bill, signed into law in December 2025, encouraging VA to address this disparity. “Veterans across North Dakota and across the country bravely served our nation, and were promised timely access to the mental health care they need, no matter where they live,” said Cramer. “Despite North Dakota’s best efforts, they were denied by the bureaucracy. This award is a welcome change in direction, helping North Dakota’s veterans access mental health services and prevent suicide. I’m grateful to the VA and Secretary Collins for helping connect our veterans with the care they need and making sure some of our nation’s most vulnerable veterans can get help when they need it.” Prior to this award, North Dakota was one of only five states that had not received an award under the SSG Fox SPGP, raising concerns about gaps in veteran access to appropriate mental health resources. Cramer wrote a letter in … | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/-cdfi-caucus-co-chairs-warner-and-crapo-applaud-release-of-congressionally-appropriated-fy25-cdfi-funds | CDFI Caucus Co-Chairs Warner and Crapo Applaud Release of Congressionally Appropriated FY25 CDFI Funds | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, issued the following statement: “We welcome Treasury taking another step to get these long-delayed FY25 CDFI Fund dollars out the door before they expire at the end of the month. These funds matter to families, small businesses, and communities across the country, especially at a time when Americans are already feeling squeezed by the cost of groceries, gas, housing, and other everyday expenses. “It should not take months of bipartisan pressure from Congress and advocates across the country to release funding at the eleventh hour that Congress already approved. We also remain deeply concerned by repeated efforts to weaken the CDFI Fund and its ability to do its job. We urge Treasury to make sure these dollars are deployed quickly, transparently, and fairly in accordance with the intent of Congress.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-backs-legislation-to-provide-clarity-for-student-athletes-idaho-higher-education-institutions | Crapo Backs Legislation to Provide Clarity for Student Athletes, Idaho Higher Education Institutions | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--After consultation with Idaho’s colleges and universities, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) voted to support the Protect College Sports Act, which passed the Senate by a vote of 77-22. The legislation would establish a federal regulatory framework for college athletics and set national standards for Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) compensation, among other provisions. “College athletics are facing significant challenges Congress can and must meaningfully address,” said Crapo. “The Protect College Sports Act provides much-needed clarity and consistency for student athletes and higher education institutions. It protects athletes’ Name, Image and Likeness rights while also preserving fair competition. Clear national standards will help provide stability for college athletics and protect the opportunities and traditions that make college sports an important part of communities across the country.” The Protect College Sports Act is supported by various Idaho colleges and universities: “Athletics is the front porch of Boise State and often the first way people across Idaho and the nation encounter our university. But its impact reaches far beyond competition,” said Boise State University President David Hahn. “Athletics has helped attract students, inspire philanthropy, advance our academic and research mission, and unite Idahoans around a shared sense of pride. We are grateful to Senator Crapo for engaging with Idaho’s colleges and universities and working to bring greater clarity and stability to this rapidly changing landscape. The Protect College Sports Act is an important pathway for creating a stable, fair foundation for college athletics.” “At the University of Idaho, we see the current version of this bill as a great framework to support college athletic programs and the student-athlete experience as we navigate the challenges facing us,” said University of Idaho President Scott Green. “We appreciate a national approach to unified guidelines that standardize important issues such as eligib… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-klobuchar-early-act-reauthorization-passes-senate | Crapo, Klobuchar EARLY Act Reauthorization Passes Senate | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), along with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), announced Senate passage of their bipartisan Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Reauthorization Act of 2026. The legislation reauthorizes federal breast cancer education and awareness efforts focused on young women and women at higher risk of developing the disease. About 16 percent of all new breast cancer cases in the U.S. occur in women younger than age 50, who tend to have more aggressive forms of the disease and are often diagnosed at later stages. The bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. “Early detection and preventive care are critical to saving lives, improving treatment outcomes and reducing health care costs,” said Crapo. “The EARLY Act strengthens important education and awareness efforts that help women understand their risks and seek care sooner, giving more families the opportunity for better outcomes and more time with their loved ones.” “We’ve come so far in the fight against breast cancer, but there is more we must do to ensure that all women—and especially women who are under the age of 45 and at high risk—have the information and support they need to detect this deadly disease early on,” said Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan bill will help continue the important work of elevating breast cancer awareness while supporting critical research so that one day we can finally eradicate breast cancer.” “Early detection remains one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce the burden of breast cancer. Senate passage of the EARLY Act brings this critical legislation closer to becoming law and helps ensure that young women with—or at risk of developing—breast cancer continue to have access to potentially lifesaving education, support and resources,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “ACS CAN is especially grateful to Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Crapo for their bip… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-merkley-lead-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-hold-china-accountable-for-organ-harvesting-and-human-rights-violations | Sens. Cruz, Merkley Lead Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Hold China Accountable for Organ Harvesting and Human Rights Violations | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued statements following Senate passage of their bipartisan Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act. This legislation imposes sanctions on officials responsible for forced organ harvesting in China and directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s organ harvesting policies and transplant system. Sen. Cruz said, “The Chinese Communist Party continues to target Falun Gong practitioners through its brutal, state-sponsored organ harvesting industry. These atrocities are an assault on religious liberty and fundamental human rights. I am proud to have worked with Senator Merkley to get this bipartisan bill through the Senate, and I urge my colleagues in the House to pass it and send it to the President’s desk.” Sen. Merkley said, “China’s campaign of repression and human rights abuses continues to have horrific consequences, including reports of forced organ harvesting from vulnerable groups across the PRC. We must stand up for the victims of these crimes, and our bipartisan effort holds the Chinese government accountable for its abuses.” U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) are cosponsors of this legislation. Click here to read more about the bill. BACKGROUND: Falun Gong is a movement founded in the early 1990s by Li Hongzhi in China, which grew rapidly throughout the 1990s. The CCP outlawed the movement in 1999 and sought to eliminate Falun Gong activity. The CCP has conducted mass arrests and torture of Falun Gong practitioners and detained thousands of practitioners in labor camps, subjecting some to forced organ harvesting. Those harvested organs are used in transplants within China and are tr… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/09/29/daines-peters-resolution-commemorating-35-years-of-independence-for-central-asian-nations-passes-u-s-senate/ | Daines, Peters Resolution Commemorating 35 Years of Independence for Central Asian Nations passes U.S. Senate | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | daines | https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), cofounders of the Senate Central Asia Caucus, announced that their resolution commemorating 35 years of independence for the five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) passed the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support. Senators Curtis (R-Utah) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) joined Daines and Peters in introducing the resolution. “In the 35 years since Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union, we’ve made substantial progress in deepening our relationships and working towards our mutual goals, including increased trade and national security. I am thrilled to see my resolution commemorating these 35 years of independence pass the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to the continuation of our partnerships,” said Daines. “Our diplomatic alliances with the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have strengthened the United States’ economy, counterterrorism efforts, and national security interests. As Central Asia becomes increasingly vulnerable to the influence of our adversaries it’s imperative that the United States stays engaged with our allies in the region. I’m proud to support this resolution to commemorate the 35th anniversary of independence for our Central Asia partners. I’m committed to ensuring that our partnership continues to promote regional stability, good governance, and economic cooperation,” said Peters. “For 35 years, the nations of Central Asia have charted their own paths as sovereign, independent states and become increasingly important partners in advancing regional stability, economic opportunity, and global security. I’m proud to join this bipartisan resolution recognizing that milestone and reaffirming the United States’ commitment to strengthening our partnerships across Central Asia in the years ahead,” said Curtis. “Over the past three decades, the nations of Cen… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/09/29/daines-urges-support-for-israel-on-senate-floor-democrats-are-distorting-reality-for-political-gain/ | Daines Urges Support for Israel on Senate Floor: “Democrats are Distorting Reality for Political Gain” | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | daines | https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to an anti-Israel resolution proposed by Senate Democrats. Watch his full remarks HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, with this misguided resolution, the Democrats are trying to distort reality for political gain. Make no mistake, the sole objective here is not justice or accountability for Americans; it is to cut off security aid to our ally Israel in its time of need. Of course, any loss, all loss, of American life is a tragedy. Ambassador Huckabee has called for an investigation into these deaths, and I am very confident this Administration will get to the bottom of this issue. But this one-sided resolution shames one of our strongest allies and minimizes the Palestinian Authority’s role in inciting terrorist violence, including against Americans through their horrific “pay for slay” program which rewards terrorists with over 200 million dollars a year. Rather than any serious attempt at accountability or justice, this is sadly another cynical ploy by Democrats to isolate our closest ally in the region and turn Israel’s righteous war of self-defense into a domestic political issue, as we’re now 30 days from an election. For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to vote no on this resolution so we can stand with our ally Israel as they beat back the scourge of Iranian-backed terrorism. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.dgraham.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-senator-darline-graham-grills-former-special-counsel-jack-smith-at-senate-judiciary-committee-hearing | ICYMI: Senator Darline Graham Grills Former Special Counsel Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Darline Graham | G000608 | www.dgraham.senate.gov | darlinegraham | https://www.dgraham.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | GRAHAM: “Do you really believe that Lindsey was going to destroy evidence that was not even in his possession?” FORMER SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH: “No, I believe your brother was a patriotic public servant. He was not a target of our investigation…” GRAHAM: “Then why does the gag order say that disclosure of the subpoena would result in destruction of or tampering with evidence?” FORMER SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH: “Because disclosure of that subpoena could result in Donald Trump attempting to intimidate witnesses as he had before and after. We had an ample basis.” | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.dgraham.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-darline-graham-cosponsors-legislation-to-deliver-relief-to-south-carolinians-affected-by-hurricane-helene-other-natural-disasters | Senator Darline Graham Cosponsors Legislation to Deliver Relief to South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene, Other Natural Disasters | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Darline Graham | G000608 | www.dgraham.senate.gov | darlinegraham | https://www.dgraham.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) cosponsored legislation to help South Carolina utility customers recover from damage to local energy infrastructure. The Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act would allow energy producers to apply unused tax credits from prior years to pay for repairs to damaged energy infrastructure, thereby lowering the overall cost of these necessary projects, passing the savings onto consumers. “I am proud to add my name to legislation to help South Carolina recover when disaster strikes. When Hurricane Helene hit South Carolina, critical energy infrastructure was decimated, leaving families and businesses without power for days, and in some cases even weeks. For some of our communities in South Carolina, the road to recovery is still ongoing,” said Senator Darline Graham. “This legislation takes a practical approach to strengthening local energy infrastructure by helping energy producers invest in a more reliable and resilient electric grid. The Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act is a pragmatic step to prepare for South Carolina’s future while keeping energy costs affordable for families and businesses,” concluded Senator Darline Graham. The Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act: | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-grassley-mark-15-years-of-iowa-kosovo-partnership | Ernst, Grassley Mark 15 Years of Iowa-Kosovo Partnership | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Joni Ernst | E000295 | www.ernst.senate.gov | ernst | https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to introduce a resolution to recognize the 15-year partnership between the Iowa National Guard (IANG) and the Republic of Kosovo, highlighting its contributions to advancing peace, democracy, stability and mutual understanding. As Russia, China and Iran seek to weaken Western institutions and undermine Euro-Atlantic integration, the IANG–Kosovo partnership helps provide stability to the eastern European region. Last week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited IANG Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston to highlight the partnership’s benefits and recognize Iowa’s longstanding relationship with Kosovo. “Having served in the Iowa National Guard and trained alongside the Kosovo Security Forces during my service, I know firsthand the value of the partnership between Iowa and the Kosovo Security Force that has been built over the past 15 years,” said Ernst. “During my recent visit, I saw firsthand the strength of this bond and the deep respect Kosovars have for Iowa and our men and women in uniform. Through joint training and operations, our forces advance a shared commitment to security and stability. I am proud to mark this milestone and look forward to this partnership growing even stronger.” “I’m very proud Iowa has such a close relationship with one of the most pro-American countries in the world,” said Grassley. “In those fifteen years, both our peoples have felt the benefit of this bond and strengthened our security postures. I’m happy to partner with Senator Ernst in leading this resolution to honor Iowa’s historic partnership with Kosovo and celebrate its enduring impact.” Read the resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-investigation-reveals-fraudsters-becoming-billionaires-by-bilking-taxpayers | Ernst Investigation Reveals Fraudsters Becoming Billionaires by Bilking Taxpayers | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Joni Ernst | E000295 | www.ernst.senate.gov | ernst | https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released her latest investigation revealing how fraudsters are becoming billionaires by bilking taxpayers. Ernst highlights ten scammers who collectively billed government programs for over $21 billion. More than $3.1 billion of those bogus charges were paid. The crooks spent the loot on million-dollar mansions, luxury vehicles, extravagant jewelry, and a beachside resort. They also laundered millions of dollars overseas to China and the Russian mob. “Klepto-currency is creating a new class of billionaire bandits,” said Ernst. “While Iowans are juggling rising health care costs, these criminals are building empires by stealing from government health care programs and using the proceeds to bankroll mansions, luxury cars, and lavish lifestyles. Fraudsters are literally putting the con in convertible. For too long, Washington focused on taxing the money earned by hard working Americans while giving it away without even checking to see who is taking it. Enough is enough. Let’s put these scammers in the slammer!” Among the cases Ernst is highlighting: Brett Blackman allegedly used foreign call centers and fraudulent doctors’ orders to exploit senior citizens and submit approximately $1 billion in bogus claims for orthotic braces and other unnecessary medical equipment. More than $450 million in claims were allegedly paid. Blackman also reportedly flaunted his fraud-financed wealth, including a gold necklace in the shape of a dollar sign, in a music video filmed at his mansion. Alexandra Gehrke and Jeffrey King allegedly submitted approximately $1.2 billion in fraudulent claims for unnecessary wound grafts to Medicare, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA. Approximately $615 million was allegedly paid, with proceeds used to purchase four luxury vehicles, real estate, and jewelry. Marizel Yukee allegedly submitted approximately $1 billion in fraudulent health care claims to Medicare and TRICARE through a scheme involving bribes and kickbacks. Reports indicate that $297 million … | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/09/29/2026/icymi-grassley-on-newsmax-jack-smith-was-a-tool-of-the-biden-administration | ICYMI: Grassley on Newsmax: Jack Smith Was a Tool of the Biden Administration | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON –Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined “The Record with Greta Van Susteren” on Newsmax to discuss the committee’s oversight hearing on Arctic Frost and Jack Smith’s abuse of authority. “Jack Smith was trying to tell Congress that their investigation was solely related to what happened on January 6th. But we’ve proved that it goes way beyond that. This was an effort to cripple the Republican party with subpoenas, violating people's privacy,” Grassley said. Grassley highlighted the sweeping nature of Smith’s investigation of President Trump and the Republican party, which collected thousands of Americans’ personal banking information, nearly 50 journalists' communications with government sources, records from at least 430 Republican individuals and entities and the text messages of 44 members of Congress. Watch the full interview HERE. Excerpts follow. VIDEO On new information released during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: “I think that we learned through the thousands of pages that I've released to the public that Jack Smith was a tool of the Biden administration to put Trump in prison. [Trump] was the only one indicted, but the records that we [made] public today, and a few days ago, show that he swept at least 400 Republican organizations into his investigation, and 44 members of Congress by subpoenaing their phone records. We also showed that [Smith] violated the constitutional right that protects Congress... the Speech and Debate Clause, they ignored that. “They even got the bank records of about 4,700 Americans, of which 42 of them were from Iowa – those were subpoenaed. They also subpoenaed at least a couple dozen media organizations and individuals. “This was very sweeping. Jack Smith was trying to tell us that their investigation was solely related to what [happened] on January 6th, when the Capitol was broken into. But we’ve prove[n] that it goes way, way beyond that. [It was] an effort to really cripple the Republican organization with all of the s… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/breaking-jack-smiths-team-collected-checks-from-nearly-5000-americans-in-all-50-states | BREAKING: Jack Smith’s Team Collected Checks from Nearly 5,000 Americans in All 50 States | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Thousands of Americans across all 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, who donated as little as $1 to President Trump and Trump-aligned Republican entities had their checks secretly subpoenaed by Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team. Records provided to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) via legally protected whistleblower disclosures reveal Smith’s team acquired at least 4,782 checks from Americans who made mainly small-dollar donations to President Trump between September 2019 to August 2023. The checks reveal the donors’ home addresses, bank account and routing numbers, and signatures. Smith’s team acquired the checks as part of its “Arctic Frost” election case against President Trump, allowing the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to gain access to nearly 5,000 Americans’ highly sensitive information, including 42 Iowans. There may be additional subpoena returns that include more donor checks. Whistleblower records show the checks were routed to former FBI Special Agent Walter Giardina. Grassley confronted Smith about this massive violation of privacy during today’s Judiciary hearing: “No matter what you say, there’s no legitimate basis for what you did. Especially since your staff killed an investigation into the Clinton campaign. Donations to Republican groups wasn’t necessary to your investigation, which is proved out by the fact it wasn’t mentioned in your public report. Now, the Justice Department and FBI will forever possess thousands of people’s addresses, phone numbers, banks, bank account numbers, bank routing numbers and copies of their true signatures. Every member on this committee ought to be outraged for what happened to their constituents. Which one of my Democratic colleagues will join me in that outrage?” Redacted copies of all 4,782 personal checks whistleblowers provided to Grassley are available HERE. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-09-29-26 | Capitol Hill Report, 09-29-26 | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Audio from this afternoon’s call is available HERE. Topics include: $15 billion Mesabi steel plant announcement, Iran, diesel exports and Iowa’s 2026 gubernatorial race. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-questions-jack-smith-at-senate-judiciary-oversight-hearing | Grassley Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Oversight Hearing | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith at today’s oversight hearing on Smith’s abuse of authority and targeting of Republicans. Grassley pressed Smith on his collection of thousands of Americans’ personal banking information, as well as his team’s exposure of classified materials, retaliation against whistleblowers and disregard for constitutional guardrails. Smith stood by his former colleagues’ reckless and political actions. Video and a transcript of Grassley and Smith’s exchange follow. VIDEO Jack Smith’s targeting of Republican donor data and Americans’ personal checks GRASSLEY: “Did your Special Counsel operation obtain possession of donor data, to include financial information? Yes or no?” SMITH: “Yes, we acquired financial information. As I sit here right now, I cannot recite to you every subpoena we issued... I can tell you why we issued subpoenas, and it was to conduct a criminal investigation...” GRASSLEY: “Indeed you did, Mr. Smith. According to protected disclosures to my office, you obtained at least 4,782 donor checks. Many of those checks were five to 10 dollars. The list includes checks from constituents in every state of every single member in this committee, both Republicans and Democrats. It includes 42 checks from Iowans who dared to donate money to Republicans. “No matter what you say, there’s no legitimate basis for what you did. Especially since your staff killed an investigation into the Clinton Campaign. Donations to Republican groups wasn’t necessary to your investigation, which is proved out by the fact it wasn’t mentioned in your public report. “Now, the Justice Department and FBI will forever possess thousands of people’s addresses, phone numbers, banks, bank account numbers, bank routing numbers and a copy of their true signatures. Every member on this committee ought to be outraged for what happened to their constituents. Which one of my Democratic colleagues will join me in that outrage?” Viol… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/icymi-documents-show-nara-general-counsel-assisted-in-classified-document-prosecution-calling-jack-smiths-court-filings-into-question | ICYMI: Documents Show NARA General Counsel Assisted in Classified Document Prosecution, Calling Jack Smith’s Court Filings into Question | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Records obtained by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) refute statements made by former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a February 2024 court filing regarding the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) involvement in the classified document case against President Trump. “Jack Smith represented to court that the National Archives didn’t substantively assist with the classified documents case against President Trump. These representations to the court were entirely false,” Grassley said. In response to President Trump’s January 16, 2024, motion to compel discovery from NARA on the basis that NARA participated in the government’s prosecution, the Special Counsel’s Office on February 2, 2024, claimed to the court that NARA was not part of the prosecution team and therefore President Trump’s motion should be denied. Specifically, the Special Counsel Office’s filing says that no NARA personnel “played any role in the development of prosecutorial strategy” and “NARA’s involvement in the investigation consisted entirely of providing documents and information.” However, according to NARA communications obtained by Chairman Grassley, former NARA General Counsel Gary Stern reviewed, commented on and gave edits to the Department of Justice’s court filings related to the classified documents case against President Trump. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/icymi-jack-smith-obtained-journalist-communications-with-government-sources | ICYMI: Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications with Government Sources | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Whistleblower disclosures made to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), show that former Special Counsel Jack Smith swept up communications from over a dozen national media outlets as part of the “Arctic Frost” election investigation into President Trump. “What will the partisan media say about this disgraceful government overreach? This wasn’t a normal prosecution by any means,” Grassley said. Nearly 50 journalists from the following news outlets had their communications swept up by Smith, including messages exchanged with government sources. Television: | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/icymi-jack-smiths-classified-documents-case-based-on-non-criminal-referral-initially-dismissed-by-fbi-as-spillage-issue | ICYMI: Jack Smith’s Classified Documents Case Based on “Non-Criminal” Referral, Initially Dismissed by FBI as “Spillage” Issue | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Records obtained by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) show Special Counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents case against President Trump began as a non-criminal referral with “little likelihood of being pursued as a criminal matter.” “Jack Smith’s operation was a partisan weapon. He broke the rules, lied to the court and engaged in bad faith throughout. His operation has no credibility – only to the partisan media and Democrats who cheered him on,” Grassley said. Background: On February 9, 2022, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) sent an email to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting guidance on classified records that NARA had received from Mar-a-Lago. This NARA OIG “referral” email served as the Biden DOJ’s justification for opening its classified documents investigation, which ultimately led to a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago and Special Counsel Jack Smith’s criminal prosecution of President Trump. Jack Smith asserted in court filings that the classified documents investigation into President Trump was entirely proper because it was “[p]rompted by NARA’s discovery of classified documents in the 15 boxes in January 2022 and a criminal referral from NARA in February 2022.” However, according to a January 2023 entry in a NARA OIG case report, NARA OIG did not classify its February email to DOJ as a criminal referral. NARA OIG wrote, “the OIG determined that this matter and the other relevant matters be classified as -R (referral to DOJ for their assessment and guidance, not the same as a criminal referral for prosecution which is only done for criminal investigations).” Additionally, internal NARA OIG communications obtained by Grassley show that the FBI had identified the classified documents matter as nothing more than a “spillage” issue, with “little likelihood of being pursued as a criminal matter.” | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-bill-to-make-missouri-churchill-museum-a-national-historic-landmark-passes-senate-heads-to-presidents-desk/ | Hawley Bill to Make Missouri Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Senate unanimously passed Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) legislation to designate America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. The bill previously passed the House of Representatives in March, and it now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.) sponsors the House bill. “This is a huge win for Missouri. Fulton, Missouri is the home of Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech that marked the beginning of the Cold War,” said Senator Hawley. “I’m proud to have shepherded this legislation through the Senate to rightfully commemorate Missouri’s friendship with one of the greatest leaders in world history. I look forward to the bill becoming law.” The museum is located on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri. On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill joined President Harry S. Truman to speak at the Missouri college. It was at this site that Churchill famously described the state of foreign affairs in Europe by saying, “From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent.” In the 1960s, to honor the 20th anniversary of Churchill’s visit, Westminster College imported a 17th-century church from London to Fulton. The church of St. Mary Aldermanbury was moved stone-by-stone to Westminster’s campus. Reconstruction was completed in 1969 and is today’s location of the museum. Senator Hawley first introduced this legislation in 2024, and it has passed the Senate multiple times previously. Passage today marks the first time the bill has gone to the President’s desk. The legislation will: | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-op-ed-ai-companies-shouldnt-get-a-free-pass-to-break-things/ | Hawley Op Ed: AI companies shouldn’t get a free pass to break things | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in the Washington Post in response to OpenAI’s recklessness in causing the Hugging Face hack. The op-ed probes the danger AI cyberattacks pose to Americans and how Big Tech companies should be held accountable for them. Read the full op-ed here or below. | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-secures-5-5-million-for-project-ultra-to-expand-drone-counter-drone-capabilities | Hoeven Secures $5.5 Million For Project Ultra to Expand Drone, Counter-Drone Capabilities | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured $5.5 million for Project ULTRA to set up a testbed at Grand Sky to develop and expand testing of drone and counter-drone technologies. Today’s funding will enable Project ULTRA to: Establish a counter-UAS (cUAS) testbed, including: Integrating cUAS technology with air traffic management systems. Conducting live and simulated UAS attack scenarios. Expand unmanned logistics flights, including: Continuing cargo flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station, which started under the project’s second Task Order. The addition of logistics flights from Grand Forks Air Force Base to Camp Grafton. Live flights under the Task Order will begin in the first half of 2027. This is the fourth Task Order awarded to the project since Hoeven first funded and established the UAS initiative through his role on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, with the senator having secured a total of $16.4 million for the project to date. Hoeven also continues working to fund future Task Orders, which is made possible due to his efforts to increase Project ULTRA’s project ceiling to $100 million, up from $18 million. “Task Order 4 is a critical milestone for not only Project ULTRA but our efforts to advance North Dakota as a leader in counter-drone technology development. This $5.5 million award will enable the creation of a cUAS testbed, where private sector partners can work to integrate their technology with air traffic management systems. That’s an essential step for making this technology work in the real world, so we can effectively protect against the misuse of drones. We’re already testing unmanned cargo and logistics flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier and now we’ll be able to add flights between the base and Camp Grafton, a priority that will enhance the effectiveness and flexibility of military operations in all sorts of environments around the globe,” said Hoeven. -###- | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/lankford-cruz-introduce-bill-to-protect-students-pursuing-ministry-from-losing-federal-student-aid/ | Lankford, Cruz Introduce Bill to Protect Students Pursuing Ministry From Losing Federal Student Aid | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | lankford | https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC — US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), chairman of the Senate Values Action Team, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Religious Education Fairness Act, legislation that would protect students studying for ministry and other religious vocations from losing access to federal student aid under a new earnings test. The bill protects programs classified as Theology and Religious Vocations or Philosophy and Religious Studies at eligible educational institutions from the Working Families Tax Cut Act’s “Do No Harm” provision, which puts federal student aid at risk based on graduates’ earnings. “A student who feels called to pastor a church or serve as a missionary should not lose access to student aid because Washington measures the value of that calling by a paycheck,” said Lankford. “The Religious Education Fairness Act protects those students pursuing ministry from a test that was never designed for them. Groups supporting the bill are Alliance Defending Freedom, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, the Orthodox Union, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges & Schools, the International Alliance for Christian Education, and the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities. Background The Working Families Tax Cut Act enacted an earnings-based accountability measure, known as the “Do No Harm” (DNH) provision. Under the statute, post-graduation earnings data will be used to determine whether certain programs remain eligible for federal Direct Loans. On July 1, 2026, the Department of Education finalized its rule implementing the earnings-based accountability measure. The rule also established a new administrative capability requirement that threatens programmatic and institutional eligibility for other Higher Education Act Title IV programs, such as Pell Grants and Federal Work-Study. Given that many religious vocations are service-oriented rather than high-pa… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/lankford-rosen-urge-meta-to-take-action-to-address-spread-of-antisemitic-content-online-2/ | Lankford, Rosen Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | lankford | https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases | page_html | Senators Demanded Answers on Meta’s Current Safeguards Against Fake Accounts, or Bots, Spreading Antisemitism WASHINGTON, DC — Today, US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, sent a bipartisan letter to Meta requesting details on the company’s current protections to prevent bots and other inauthentic accounts from spreading antisemitic content on Instagram and Facebook. The Senators also asked that Meta expand their existing protections to safeguard users and limit the spread of antisemitic content on their platforms. This comes after both Senators introduced a comprehensive bill to strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism, including online. “As members of the US Senate committed to combating antisemitism in all of its forms, we write to express grave concerns regarding the persistent problem of inauthentic accounts and ‘bot farm’ operations abusing social media platforms to develop and spread antisemitic content on your platforms,” wrote the Senators. “We also request information about Meta’s current safeguards and enforcement mechanisms to prevent platform abuse by inauthentic accounts on Instagram and Facebook, and to urge Meta to implement reforms to protect users, limit the proliferation of antisemitic content, and strengthen its transparency measures against inauthentic behavior, including by labeling accounts’ country of origin for the American public.” “Research has shown how inauthentic social media accounts, sometimes as part of a network of accounts created by foreign actors, can be used to promote antisemitism online and accelerate calls for violence against Jewish Americans…We cannot continue to play catch up as foreign agents and extremists abuse American social media platforms to spread hate and sow discord on American soil and across the globe,” the Senators concluded. “We need collaboration with our most influential social media companies to bring our digital space to a higher lev… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-defends-florida-universities-expands-conference-cap-size-to-20-teams-and-votes-to-pass-protect-college-sports-act/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Defends Florida Universities, Expands Conference Cap Size to 20 Teams, and Votes to Pass Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – Last night, Senator Ashley Moody took to the Senate floor to amend the Protect College Sports Act to lift the cap on conferences from 19 to 20. It passed and is a huge win for multiple Florida universities: “I’ve worked hard to improve this bill and support our Florida universities, and I’m proud of the result. Increasing the conference cap from 19 to 20 was vital to future of Florida schools’ ability to continue to thrive in college athletics—which is why I fought so hard to amend this legislation. I will always fight relentlessly for Floridians and for all of our state universities,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Senator Moody last night offered an amendment to the PCSA that would lift the cap conferences from 19 to 20. The amendment passed by voice vote and was passed later as part of the final legislation – Senator Moody voted in support for final passage. Schools such as the University of Miami, Florida State University, and University of South Florida have been vocal supporters of Senator Moody’s effort to strengthen the PCSA. Watch her remarks here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=929D4E2D-0182-4109-828D-84C94C71033B | PASSED: Sens. Moran, Marshall Lead Resolution to Honor Sen. Nancy Kassebaum | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | moran | https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) secured unanimous consent by the U.S. Senate yesterday to pass the resolution he introduced with Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) honoring U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, who passed away on August 21st. She was the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, and she served from 1978 to 1997. “During her three terms serving in this chamber, Senator Kassebaum was a trailblazer who perfectly embodied the pioneering spirit of our state and the people who call it home,” said Sen. Moran. “She earned the admiration of Kansans not just because of her accomplishments – although they were many, and they were impressive – but because Kansans knew that they could trust her to represent them with integrity and mutual respect. The Senate, our nation and the state of Kansas have been changed for the better because of her service.” “Reflecting on the life and legacy of Senator Kassebaum, I am reminded of what a true Kansan she was. She dedicated years of her life to serving our state and made history as the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate,” said Sen. Marshall. “Her commitment to Kansas and her legacy of service will be remembered for generations to come. Laina and I continue to keep her family, friends, and loved ones in our prayers.” Full text of the Senate resolution can be found here. Click HERE to Watch Sen. Moran’s Full Remarks Sen. Moran’s full remarks as delivered: “Mr. President, I rise to request passage of my resolution honoring the life and legacy of United States Senator from Kansas, Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum. “During her three terms serving in this chamber, Senator Kassebaum was a trailblazer who perfectly embodied the pioneering spirit of our state and the people who call it home. She made history as the first woman to represent Kansas in the United States Senate, and she served from 1978 to 1997. “During that time, she earned the admiration of Kansans not just because of her accomplishments – although they were many, and they were imp… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=96FD78E3-65B9-4D7B-BBCC-0C82D40E3372 | Sen. Moran Announces Over $53 Million Federal Investment for K-96 Highway in Wichita | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | moran | https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development – today announced more than $53 million in federal resources for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to improve the K-96 Highway in Wichita through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA) Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. In June, Sen. Moran supported KDOT’s application for this grant to reconstruct and widen areas of K-96 between I-135 and I-35 in Wichita to improve traffic flow, reduce travel times and provide safer access for school buses and emergency vehicles. “Access to safe and reliable roadways is critical to connect Kansas communities, support local commerce and strengthen the infrastructure Kansans rely on every day,” said Sen. Moran. “This investment will help bolster the safety and reliability of K-96 Highway, supporting economic opportunities across our state and helping to keep Kansans moving safely and efficiently. I was pleased to advocate for these resources for Sedgwick County and look forward to the positive impact these improvements will have on the region’s significant freight corridor.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-sends-southcentral-foundation-land-transfer-act-to-presidents-desk | Delegation Sends Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act to President’s Desk | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed Senate passage of their Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act. During floor session, Murkowski made a motion to pass H.R. 3620, the House version of the bill, securing its passage by unanimous consent. The legislation transfers ownership of a small parcel of land in downtown Anchorage, where the Quyana Clubhouse is located, from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF). The bill now heads to the President for his signature. SCF is an Alaska Native tribal health organization designated by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and 11 federally recognized Tribes to provide healthcare services to beneficiaries of the Indian Health Service under a self-governance compact. The transfer will strengthen SCF’s ability to advance its mission by allowing the organization to secure financing, replace its current facility, expand services, and create jobs. The legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to complete the transfer within two years of enactment. “For years I’ve partnered with dedicated Alaskans who’ve put their time, energy, and heart into getting this bill across the finish line,” said Senator Murkowski. “Southcentral Foundation has built something special at the Quyana Clubhouse, where Alaska Native people experiencing serious mental health challenges can find support, connection, and a path forward, all while integrating Alaska Native culture into care. This legislation will give Southcentral Foundation the tools to expand the facility and its services, including intensive outpatient programming, so it can continue meeting the needs of Alaska Native people for generations to come. I’m grateful to everyone who never stopped working to make this milestone a reality.” “Southcentral Foundation serves the behavioral health care needs of thousands of Alaska Native people, including through initiatives like Quyana Clubhouse, which incorp… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-colleagues-secure-final-passage-of-act-for-als-reauthorization | Murkowski and Colleagues Secure Final Passage of ACT for ALS Reauthorization | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC— U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Co-Chairs of the Senate ALS Caucus, along with Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Ken Calvert (R-CA) today celebrated final congressional passage of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies (ACT) for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to preserve access to promising investigational treatments and accelerate research into ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases. The Senate passed the legislation by unanimous consent late last evening, and it now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “For those living with ALS, every day matters. They cannot afford disruptions in research, treatment access, and support,” said Senator Murkowski. “This reauthorization ensures that the momentum we have built over the past five years will continue, keeping pathways to promising investigational treatments open while supporting the research needed to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. I’m grateful to Senator Coons, Representatives Quigley and Calvert, and especially the ALS community, whose persistence helped us get this legislation across the finish line before the authorization expired.” Background: Originally enacted in 2021, the ACT for ALS Act established an Expanded Access grant program to provide people living with ALS who are ineligible for clinical trials access to promising investigational treatments while supporting research on those therapies. The law also created a public-private partnership led by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to accelerate the development and approval of therapies for ALS, as well as an FDA grant program supporting research into interventions to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure these diseases. The reauthorization extends these programs through 2031 and codifies the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of eligibility guidelines for the Expanded Access Program. Murkowski and Coons introduced… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-seeks-restraint-on-presidential-memorials | Murkowski Seeks Restraint on Presidential Memorials | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, last night sought to limit the Trump administration’s ability to take certain actions that fall under the subcommittee’s jurisdiction. “President Trump has made recent statements about the Kennedy Center and the ‘Triumphal Arch,’ giving very little context or content about either to Congress or the public. Both projects fall under the purview of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which I chair,” said Senator Murkowski. “Any action to demolish facilities authorized by Congress or to construct facilities on federal land first requires rigorous oversight and explicit congressional approval. I would ask the Trump administration to work with us and present actual plans, including cost estimates, for these projects rather than circumventing their responsibility to American taxpayers.” Senator Murkowski joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the subcommittee, introducing legislation that would require congressional authorization to demolish presidential memorials constructed under congressional mandate. The list of presidential memorials includes the Kennedy Center. Senator Merkley introduced the bill and sought unanimous consent for its passage on the Senate floor, but another member blocked that motion. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-murkowski-and-kim-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-deliver-essential-maternal-supply-kits-to-new-parents | Senators Murkowski and Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Essential Maternal Supply Kits to New Parents | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Newborn Essentials Supply Toolkit (NEST) Act to deliver starter maternity kits to new moms in communities with high rates of infant or maternal mortality. The kits include supplies for both mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, educational materials, and more. “The time immediately after childbirth is an especially vulnerable time for mothers and their newborns. Evidence supports providing critical supplies during the postpartum period can improve families’ experiences, including reduced anxiety and financial stress,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am pleased to join Senator Kim in introducing legislation to codify this successful program and offer this support to growing families across the country.” “Those first couple days of my sons’ lives were filled with immense joy but also the very real anxiety and uncertainty every parent faces. The NEST program has been a helping hand to new moms in the precious and daunting first chapter of their kids’ lives. I'm proud to work with Senator Murkowski to codify and continue its success,” said Senator Kim. The United States has consistently ranked highest for maternal mortality when compared to peer nations; while the infant and maternal mortality rates started leveling off, since 2020 rates have been on the rise again. Mental health conditions and substance use disorder are the leading cause of death among women during the postpartum period, and postpartum deaths account for 63% of maternal deaths in the perinatal period. The bipartisan NEST Act addresses maternal and infant health disparities by codifying a pilot program at the Department of Health and Human Services that partners with local community organizations and federally qualified health centers to distribute toolkits to expectant mothers in areas of highest need. Every expectant mother in the program will receive a Newborn Essentials Supply Toolkit that includes: diapers, wipes, hygiene items, blankets, and thermome… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-announces-next-part-of-rescuing-america-project-to-fix-america-s-broken-healthcare-system | Sen. Rick Scott Announces Next Part of “Rescuing America” Project to Fix America’s Broken Healthcare System | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced a new video message in his “Rescuing America” project to highlight how the federal government broke the healthcare system and raised prices, and how to fix it. Senator Rick Scott said, “Democrat Socialists would have you believe federalized healthcare is the prescription to rising healthcare costs. But Obamacare’s failure proves we need less government in our lives, not more. Costs went up, people lost their doctors, and American families are still struggling for affordable healthcare solutions that actually work for them. With simple fixes, we can bring more transparency to drive down costs and let families choose the plan that best fits their needs. My More Affordable Care Act brings the power back to Americans instead of funneling tax dollars to insurance companies and gives the American people the freedom to choose what’s best for them.” Watch Senator Scott’s video by clicking HERE or on the image above. As an example, Senator Scott proposed his More Affordable Care Act to drive down costs for the American people with simple fixes that will help families get the healthcare that fits their needs, instill transparency in the system, and ensure support to Americans is sent to them directly, not to insurance companies. This bill would use HSA-style Trump Health Freedom Accounts to put health care decisions in the hands of Americans. Under Senator Scott’s proposal, Obamacare will continue, healthcare.gov and state exchanges will continue, protections for pre-existing conditions remain in place, and families who need a safety net have one that works for them. The More Affordable Care Act: Establishes Trump Health Freedom Accounts, HSA-style accounts that ensure federal dollars to support families are delivered to them directly, not funneled to insurance companies; These funds can be applied to premiums and will be Hyde-compliant by restricting use on abortion health plans or abortion services; Offers more options for plans that will create market-… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-details-plan-to-rescue-america-on-senate-floor | Sen. Rick Scott Details Plan to “Rescue America” on Senate Floor | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott went to the Senate floor to outline his “Rescuing America” plan focused on confronting America’s affordability crisis and combating the rise of socialism within the Unites States. Senator Scott’s plan aims to bring down costs and boost wages with three simple steps: Balance the federal budget. Cut needless government regulations. Create more private sector jobs. Watch Senator Rick Scott’s remarks by clicking HERE or on the image above. Excerpts from Senator Scott’s speech can be found below: Senator Rick Scott said, “Zohran Mamdani is absolutely right about something that is facing every American right now: our political system has totally failed the American people. And it’s set to fail the next generation, too. Socialism is not the solution to this problem. But I’m not shocked that affordability is the number one issue for Americans right now.” … “People understand that it’s the fault of Congress giving them the short end of the deal. It’s no surprise that people see hope in a [socialist] alternative when it’s clear that politicians maintaining the status quo aren’t interested in helping them. But socialism only leads to ruin in the end. If this country turns towards socialism, my grandkids won’t have an America to inherit.” … “Instead of holding government accountable, politicians in Washington have armed a $40 trillion debt bomb by massively expanding the federal government. We’re only one economic crisis from exploding. While promising to lower prices, Congress keeps approving massive government spending bills, causing prices and interest rates to skyrocket for the same voters we promised to lower prices for.” … “Congress is responsible here. Who can blame the American people for being angry? The American Dream that existed for their parents and grandparents is out of reach for them. Where is our outrage on their behalf in this chamber?” … “We need to blow up the status quo in Washington to lower prices, fuel private sector job creation, and re… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/senator-schmitt-secures-production-of-navys-next-generation-strike-fighter-in-st-louis/ | Senator Schmitt Secures Production of Navy’s Next-Generation Strike Fighter in St. Louis | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Eric Schmitt | S001227 | www.schmitt.senate.gov | schmitt | https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | F/A-XX Will Be Built by Missourians WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, celebrates President Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to select Boeing St. Louis as the new prime contractor to build the F/A-XX, the Navy’s Next-Generation Strike Fighter. Schmitt worked closely with the Navy and the Trump administration to bring this program to St. Louis. This decision will expand the vital work Boeing St. Louis is undertaking to build America’s next-generation military aircraft, modernizing and strengthening America’s combat airpower while bringing more investment and jobs to the Show Me State. “From McDonnell Douglas to Boeing, St. Louis is again ready and committed to delivering combat airpower for our warfighters. Today’s announcement by the Department of War and President Trump to award Boeing the F/A-XX contract—following last year’s decision to build the Air Force’s F-47 in St. Louis—is a testament to Missouri’s decades-long history of producing the best capabilities for our military, cementing St. Louis as ‘Fighterland USA’. With modernized systems and promising new capabilities, F/A-XX and F-47 production will create more opportunities to attract engineering and technology talent to Missouri. This decision also underscores the need to invest in solidifying America’s advantage over any enemy. I look forward to working with the Administration and my colleagues in the Senate to ensure the successful development and production of both platforms as we maintain peace through strength on the world stage,” said Senator Schmitt. The F/A-XX will be the U.S. Navy’s next-generation strike fighter platform. Selecting Boeing St. Louis to produce both F/A-XX and the F-47 continues a decades-long history of building and delivering combat airpower to both the Air Force and the Navy through the production of the F-15 and the F/A-18, respectively, alongside other vital aircraft programs. Senator Schmitt fought for: $750 million in the Working Fa… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.sheehy.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sheehys-protect-americas-game-act-passes-senate-with-protect-college-sports-act/ | Sheehy’s Protect America’s Game Act Passes Senate with Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MT | Tim Sheehy | S001232 | www.sheehy.senate.gov | sheehy | https://www.sheehy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | U.S. SENATE – Yesterday, Senator Sheehy’s Protect America’s Game Act advanced through the Senate as part of a larger package of legislation surrounding college athletics, the Protect College Sports Act. The legislation, co-led by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), creates a protected broadcast window for the Army-Navy game every year to preserve this national tradition, and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. “The Army-Navy Game holds a special place in our nation’s sporting and military traditions. With a history over a century long, it transcends the significance of ordinary college football contests because it symbolizes the enduring principles of duty, honor, discipline, sacrifice, and camaraderie – something I witnessed firsthand during my time at the Naval Academy,” said Senator Sheehy. “The national attention the game receives gives Americans an opportunity to recognize the brave American heroes entering service who will defend our freedoms for years to come. That shouldn’t be overshadowed by broadcasting conflicts or postseason games. I’m proud to see my legislation preserving the tradition of ‘America’s Game’ pass the Senate and am thankful for the bipartisan support of my colleagues.” Background: For more than a century, the Army-Navy Game – known as “America’s Game” – has embodied excellence, duty, tradition, camaraderie, and the celebration of service. However, the potential expansion of the College Football Playoffs (CFP) and other postseason college football events threatens to undermine the traditional date reserved for “America’s Game”: the second Saturday in December. Allowing these scheduling conflicts risks diminishing the nation’s collective focus on our Military Service Academies and intruding on this longstanding, unifying, and distinctly American sporting event of significant importance to our country. In March, President Trump issued an executive order stating that “it is the policy of the United States that no college football game, specifically college foo… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/press-releases/thune-republicans-rural-health-transformation-program-delivers-historic-investments-in-all-50-states/ | Thune: Republicans’ Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | SD | John Thune | T000250 | www.thune.senate.gov | thune | https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, we’re coming to the end of the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. “This multi-year initiative, created in Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, will invest $50 billion in all 50 states to put rural health care providers on a more sustainable footing for the future. “And beyond helping to ensure that Americans in rural areas can access health care, it will also ensure that providers are able to leverage technology and innovation to address the challenges unique to rural states. “Mr. President, one year in, this program is off to a promising start. “That’s certainly the case in my home state of South Dakota. “Just last week, CMS announced a $13 million investment in behavioral and mental health care in South Dakota. “This funding will help expand crisis services and build out our state’s workforce in behavioral health care. “And it comes after another announcement in August of funding to modernize technology and strengthen cybersecurity at rural health care providers in South Dakota – an initiative that will not only modernize care in my state but also support future innovation to address the unique needs of rural South Dakota. “Mr. President, when Republicans created the Rural Health Transformation Program last summer, we didn’t take a top-down, Washington-centered approach. “Instead, we designed it to give states the resources and freedom to find solutions to their particular challenges. “And I’m proud to see South Dakota taking the same approach when it comes to distributing the funding that it will receive. “In the words of South Dakota Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt, and I quote, ‘The initiatives that we’ve developed came strictly from the assessments we had, the expert input we garnered, and what citizens themselves said they needed in the community.’ “M… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/press-releases/thune-will-democrats-finally-take-yes-for-an-answer-2/ | Thune: Will Democrats Finally Take Yes for an Answer? | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | SD | John Thune | T000250 | www.thune.senate.gov | thune | https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “I said a couple of weeks ago that we had a big, but limited, opportunity to get some really consequential things done. “And unfortunately, it’s been very shameful that the Democrats have decided to play politics rather than to work with us to do what I believe is really consequential legislation. “And the two most recent examples of that are blocking getting on the Clarity Act – which was incredibly necessary for our financial services markets for digital assets, and they blocked it, even getting on it on the floor of the Senate. “And then now we’ve got them also not taking yes [for an answer] on permitting reform. “We have been litigating that for a long time, a tremendous amount of work gone into it by Chair Capito and Chair Lee and their Democrat counterparts on the committees of jurisdiction. “And we had a bill which I thought was an incredibly strong bill. “The Democrats are not prepared to let us vote on that just yet. “So right now, I think this is, a lot of it’s about election year politics, but it’s not the first time this has happened. “If you think about the other things that they blocked just recently, the National Defense Authorization Act, the farm bill, FISA reauthorization – these are all bills that are critically important either to our national security or our economic security in this country. “And in every circumstance, the Democrats have blocked us from consideration, even getting on those bills. “So that’s where things are right now. “It’s a political season, we all understand that. “But you would think that, on issues where you have broad bipartisan consensus and things that are really important to the future of this country, you would get some Democrats to work with you and cooperate. “Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case. “But there’s still an opportunity. “So this week,… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-cassidy-recognize-september-2026-as-national-literacy-month/ | Tuberville, Cassidy Recognize September 2026 as National Literacy Month | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 2026 as National Literacy Month. As Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, Sen. Tuberville is committed to doing whatever he can to boost child literacy and improve educational outcomes. Sen. Tuberville cosponsored this resolution in 2025 and 2024. “Our youth are the future of this country,” said Sen. Tuberville. “We spend more money on education than any other country and yet have too many students who are slipping through the cracks. That is unacceptable, and we must do better. As Alabama’s representative on the Senate HELP Committee, I’m 100% committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure Alabama’s kids are set up for success both in the classroom and in life.” Tuberville and Cassidy were joined by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Angus King (I-ME), James Lankford (R-OK), Jack Reed (D-RI), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in cosponsoring the resolution. Read full text of the resolution here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-applauds-senate-passage-of-protect-college-sports-act/ | Young Applauds Senate Passage of Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Todd Young | Y000064 | www.young.senate.gov | toddyoung | https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | **Click here or above to watch Senator Young’s floor speech on the Protect College Sports Act** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Protect College Sports Act: “Hoosiers love college sports, and we want to continue rooting for our favorite schools and athletes for generations to come,” said Senator Young. “Today’s passage of the Protect College Sports Act is an important step toward bringing clear and fair rules, long-term predictability, and needed protections for our students-athletes and institutions. Over the past few months, I have pushed for reforms to this legislation to ensure the interests of all Indiana colleges and universities, including our two Big Ten schools, are represented. I am particularly grateful to Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell for their collaborative approach and willingness to make changes to the bill to address concerns raised by the Big Ten. I support this legislation because I believe it is the right approach to protect the future of college sports.” In a Commerce Committee markup in June, Senator Young voted against the initial version of the Protect College Sports Act due to concerns expressed by the Big Ten Conference. Over the past few months, Young pushed for changes that are addressed in the final version of the bill and supported by the Big Ten. Click here to watch Senator Young’s floor speech in support of the Protect College Sports Act. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-in-wash-times-we-need-more-american-scientists-and-engineers/ | Young in Wash Times: We need more American scientists and engineers | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Todd Young | Y000064 | www.young.senate.gov | toddyoung | https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — The following column by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by The Washington Times on September 23, 2026. We need more American scientists and engineers By Todd Young A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. OPINION: During the American Revolution, an aging Benjamin Franklin looked towards the future with both optimism and melancholy. “The rapid progress true science now makes, occasions my regretting sometimes that I was born so soon,” he wrote in 1780. “It is impossible to imagine the height to which may be carried, in a thousand years.” He might have added that the driver of those great discoveries would be the imaginations of free men and women. By Americans. And his time frame, as it turned out, was conservative. In the two-and-a-half centuries since he lived, Dr. Franklin’s countrymen have eradicated previously incurable disease, split the atom, traveled the skies and into space, and allowed the immediate transmission of information through the internet and global digital networks. A large driver of these and other innovations is American ingenuity. Our world-class universities have trained generations of the brightest minds, while our free enterprise system has given them the opportunity create and build here. There is no guarantee, though, that future breakthroughs will continue to be made by our citizens. Nor can we assume America will always lead in global innovation. Competitors such as China are making major investments in their own scientific workforces, while temporary visa holders now earn a large share of U.S. STEM doctorates, including majorities in several critical fields like engineering. These trends coincide with a global race to develop emerging technologies that will prove essential to economic prosperity and national security, including AI, quantum science, biotechnology, and semiconductors. Yet the United States enters this competition with a growing workforce challenge. Shortages of American sci… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/fox-news-exclusive-massive-ice-sweep-fuels-gop-push-to-lock-trump-immigration-crackdown-into-law/ | FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Massive ICE Sweep Fuels GOP Push to Lock Trump Immigration Crackdown into Law | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Jim Banks | B001299 | www.banks.senate.gov | banks | https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Banks warns aggressive executive enforcement today won’t survive a future administration without new legislation Click here to read the full story or read below. EXCLUSIVE: A massive five- day ICE operation that netted 426 arrests across Indiana is fueling Hoosier Sen. Jim Banks’ push for Congress to cement President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown into law before a future administration can reverse course. Banks hailed “Operation Safe Community: Indiana” in a Fox News Digital interview this week after federal immigration officers fanned out across his home state from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3, arresting 426 people with records involving sex crimes, assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking and weapons offenses, according to ICE. “This is why Donald Trump was elected in 2024: for mass deportation,” Banks told Fox News Digital. “It was one of his key agenda items during the campaign. And in this case in Indiana, you see the direct result of it.” ICE also credited cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies in carrying out the operation, something Republicans have flagged as a key aspect to successful enforcement. But Banks argued the operation also underscores a limitation of Trump’s crackdown: aggressive executive enforcement today does not guarantee that the same immigration policies survive the next administration. “It is important that we codify Trump border security measures and tough-on-immigration policies and make them the law of the land,” he said. The busts build on the lawmaker’s seven-bill immigration package, previously reported by Fox News Digital, which targets issues including birthright citizenship, family-based immigration, H-1B visas, noncitizens’ CDLs and congressional authority over Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to limit judicial intervention. “If this could happen in Indiana, it could happen anywhere,” he added, arguing that the opposition has made it tougher to achieve immigration goals after displacing ICE from the 2025 immigration appropriations legislation.… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-inside-indiana-business-banks-calls-for-grissom-to-be-new-u-s-space-academy-home/ | ICYMI: Inside Indiana Business: Banks Calls for Grissom to Be New U.S. Space Academy Home | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Jim Banks | B001299 | www.banks.senate.gov | banks | https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Click here to read the full story or read below. Bunker Hill, Ind. — Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., wants a site in north central Indiana to become the new home of the U.S. Space Academy. In a letter sent Thursday to Jared Isaacman, chairman of the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, Banks urged the commission to select Grissom Air Reserve Base and the surrounding Grissom Aeroplex as the site for the academy. Banks cited Grissom’s connection to Lt. Col. Virgil “Gus” Grissom, an Indiana native and the second American to fly in space. He also highlighted the site’s “substantial capacity for future classrooms, housing, and training infrastructure, along with access to a 12,501-foot runway, one of the longest in the Midwest.” President Donald Trump issued an order on Aug. 28 establishing the U.S. Space Academy and the commission, led by Isaacman, which will develop the framework for the academy and select a permanent physical location. The order said the country must “prepare the next generation of astronauts, scientists, engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and warfighters and ensure that they are capable of advancing American interests in space.” Grissom Air Reserve Base is home to the 434th Air Refueling Wing, which is equipped with the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and special taskings to generate aircraft and crews in support of the Air Mobility Command. The Grissom Aeroplex is a business park that encompasses more than 850 acres. In his letter, Banks said Indiana offers the academic and industrial ecosystem necessary to support the Academy’s long-term mission. “The state offers a low cost of living, leading STEM and research universities, and a growing aerospace, defense, and advanced-manufacturing workforce,” Banks said. “Indiana companies already contribute directly to America’s space missions, including 21 suppliers supporting NASA’s Artemis program. Locating the Space Academy at Grissom would give cadets access to this broader network and create opportunities to con… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sens-banks-king-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-veterans-access-to-high-cost-prescription-medication-in-state-homes/ | Sens. Banks, King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to High-Cost Prescription Medication in State Homes | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Jim Banks | B001299 | www.banks.senate.gov | banks | https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to high-cost prescription drugs for veterans living in state veterans’ homes. TheProviding Veterans Essential Medications Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse state veterans’ homes for high-cost medications or provide the drugs directly. Currently, VA only provides a limited per diem rate to cover drug costs, which is often insufficient. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “State veterans’ homes should never have to turn away elderly and disabled veterans because lifesaving medications are too expensive. This bipartisan bill will help states cover those costs and expedite care for our nation’s heroes.” Sen. Angus King (I-Maine): “Our men and women in uniform didn’t hesitate when it came time to answer the call and serve our nation – we shouldn’t hesitate to make their retirement from service as comfortable as possible. If the VA covers veterans’ medication when they are living at a private nursing home, those cost reimbursements should be the same when veterans choose to enter a facility that specializes in taking care of veterans. This bipartisan Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act is a crucial piece of legislation that will ensure our veterans continue to receive the care they have earned, regardless of where they choose to live.” Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Jake Adams: “Veterans have earned the peace of mind that comes with reliable, affordable access to the medications they depend on. The Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act reinforces that commitment by ensuring state veterans’ homes have the resources necessary to supply high-cost medications—allowing them to serve more veterans who need specialized care.” Key Provisions of the Providing Veterans Essential Medication Act: Requires the VA to reimburse state veterans’ homes for prescription medications that cost more than the 8.5% applicable VA per diem rate. Allows th… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.britt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-chris-coons-james-lankford-brian-schatz-introduce-bipartisan-ai-safety-and-transparency-legislation/ | U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chris Coons, James Lankford, Brian Schatz Introduce Bipartisan AI Safety and Transparency Legislation | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Katie Boyd Britt | B001319 | www.britt.senate.gov | britt | https://www.britt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the AI Systems Transparency Act (ASTA), which would require AI companies to be more transparent with the public about what data their models are collecting from users, the safeguards they’ve put in place for children and adults, and the guardrails they’ve created to stop systems from going rogue or being used dangerously by bad actors. “Americans are understandably concerned with the rapid development of AI, and they deserve straight answers. We know that this technology is not slowing down, which is why it’s critical that AI companies provide transparency to both researchers and parents on how their systems work and address potential risks – especially risks related to America’s youth. I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort to provide the American people visibility into how these systems are built, tested, and secured,” said Senator Britt. Under ASTA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would have the power to enforce these transparency requirements, while ensuring that companies can continue to grow and innovate. “AI is rapidly evolving in ways that are radically reshaping our society and transforming our world and how we interact with each other, and Americans are rightfully concerned about what AI companies and their government are doing to protect against worst case scenarios,” said Senator Coons. “Companies must not be allowed to hand wave away these doubts without meaningful disclosures, safeguards, and oversight in place. Americans deserve to know what they are actually doing to place safety guardrails on large AI models, and that’s what this bipartisan bill will ensure.” “Trust has to be earned, and right now families are being asked to trust AI companies with very little information,” said Senator Lankford. “The AI Systems Transparency Act gives parents and consumers the straightforward answers on how these AI models are built and how they interact with… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.budd.senate.gov/2026/09/28/senator-budd-wraps-second-official-100-county-tour/ | Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | www.budd.senate.gov | budd | https://www.budd.senate.gov/category/news/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) has completed his second official 100-County Tour during his time serving in the Senate, traveling to all 100 counties across North Carolina. Senator Budd has completed a total of three 100-County Tours, spanning from Murphy to Manteo, the first of which he completed during his 2022 U.S. Senate campaign. Upon wrapping his second tour of the state, Senator Budd said: “Throughout my career in public service, I have firmly believed that representing North Carolina cannot be done from behind a desk in Washington. I work for the people of North Carolina, and that means being where they are, listening to their concerns firsthand, and bringing their voices back to Washington to shape the policies that affect their lives. That is what my 100-County Tour is all about. “North Carolina didn’t become the number one state economy by accident. It happened because communities across all 100 counties are building, innovating, and investing in our state’s future. That’s why I have made it a point to travel to every corner of our state to understand what is happening on the ground and ensure Washington is working with North Carolina—not against it. “In Western North Carolina, that means keeping up the momentum to rebuild the communities and infrastructure devastated by Hurricane Helene and making them more resilient than before. In the Piedmont Triad and the Northeast, it means strengthening our workforce and supporting the farmers who power North Carolina’s number one industry. In the Triangle, it means driving investment and innovation to keep our state at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. In Central North Carolina, it means fostering a business environment where companies want to invest. And in the Southeast, it means standing with our service members and ensuring they have the resources and support they need to defend our nation and put America first. “Now that I’ve completed my second tour, my work is far from over. I’m resetting the odo… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-texas-receives-51-million-to-improve-rural-health-care/ | Cornyn: Texas Receives $51 Million to Improve Rural Health Care | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | John Cornyn | C001056 | www.cornyn.senate.gov | cornyn | https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the allocation of $51 million to 68 rural hospital districts in Texas to improve health care as part of the “Make Rural Texans Healthy Again” initiative. The funding comes from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), which Sen. Cornyn championed and helped establish through enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act: “The Working Families Tax Cuts Act made the single largest investment in rural health care in more than two decades,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I was proud to support this once-in-a-generation law that established the Rural Health Transformation Program, and I look forward to seeing these resources expand access to care, improve health outcomes, and better support folks with chronic conditions across the Lone Star State.” Background: The funding will support community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs to improve health outcomes and address chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and obesity. Last year, Sen. Cornyn announced the Trump administration allocated $281,319,361 for Texas from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Prior to that, Sen. Cornyn and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with members of the Texas congressional delegation to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, urging him to prioritize funding for the State of Texas. Sen. Cornyn also released a statement in support of Texas’ application last November. | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-bill-strengthening-american-college-athletics-system | Senate Passes Bill Strengthening American College Athletics System | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After years of litigation, conflicting state laws and uncertainty over Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, player transfers, and athlete eligibility, the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act today by a vote of 77 to 22, establishing a national framework designed to bring stability and predictability to college athletics. The landmark bill, which now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration, will create a uniform set of rules governing collegiate athletics, including NIL compensation and antitrust disputes. The Protect College Sports Act is designed to provide schools with clear, enforceable standards while helping protect scholarships and opportunities across college sports. More than 370 colleges and universities nationwide support the bill, including the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who voted in favor of the legislation, said, “The Protect College Sports Act gives schools and student-athletes certainty. College sports should be about being in college—not creating a professional minor league. We are trying to protect what most of us who grew up with college sports know: for the vast majority, college athletics is a pathway to an education, while only a very small number go on to make it a career. We’re talking about students and their futures, and that’s something worth coming together for.” | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/09/28/daines-downing-bill-protecting-rural-water-infrastructure-signed-by-president-trump-officially-law/ | Daines, Downing Bill Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Signed by President Trump, Officially Law | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | daines | https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Troy Downing announced that their bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act was signed by President Trump and is officially law. “This is a major win for the Treasure State. Montanans should never have to worry about whether or not their water is safe to drink. Now that President Trump has signed our bill into law, we’ll be able to continue critical construction on water infrastructure on the Fort Peck reservation and throughout the northeast region. I’m grateful for everyone who helped get this bill across the finish line and look forward to seeing the impacts this will have for the health and future of our communities,” said Daines. “I’m proud that the President has signed my bill, H.R. 7250, into law. This legislation will help keep critical water projects moving forward and provide greater certainty for families and communities across northeastern Montana. Reliable water infrastructure is essential to the future of this region. I’m grateful to the Montana delegation for working together to get this bill through Congress and signed into law,” said Downing. Read the bill text HERE. Background: The bill reauthorizes the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. It extends authority for the Bureau of Reclamation to continue constructing essential water infrastructure in the Fort Peck Reservation and in Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley, and Daniels counties from December 2026 to December 2028. The Fort Peck Dry Prairie Reservation Rural Water System is one of four regional water systems in Montana. Read Daines’ press release from when he introduced the bill in January 2026 HERE. Read Daines’ press release from when the bill passed the Senate HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-joins-president-trump-to-tout-transformative-15-billion-steel-investment-in-iowa | Ernst Joins President Trump to Tout Transformative $15 Billion Steel Investment in Iowa | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Joni Ernst | E000295 | www.ernst.senate.gov | ernst | https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined President Donald Trump at the White House to announce a $15 billion investment by Mesabi Metallics to build a new steel mill in eastern Iowa. Watch Senator Ernst’s statement here. “I am grateful to President Trump for securing this historic deal that will create thousands of jobs for Iowans,” said Ernst. “As chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, I’ve long advocated to make ‘Made in America’ the norm and not the exception. I am excited to see this project move forward and will continue working with the Trump administration to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.” Background: Mesabi Metallics plans to invest $15 billion to build a major steel mill in eastern Iowa, with steel production expected to begin as soon as 2030. The project is expected to support more than 1,700 jobs and initially produce 7.5 million tons of steel annually, with future development potentially increasing capacity to roughly 10 million tons per year. The eastern Iowa location provides strategic access to the Mississippi River, allowing Mesabi to transport iron ore from its Minnesota mine directly to the facility. The plant will process that iron ore for use in electric arc furnaces alongside recycled scrap steel, expanding domestic steel production and strengthening the American manufacturing supply chain. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-ludlows-steakhouse | Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Ludlow’s Steakhouse | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Joni Ernst | E000295 | www.ernst.senate.gov | ernst | https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Ludlow’s Steakhouse of Wayne County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. “It’s prime time to recognize Ludlow’s Steakhouse,” said Chair Ernst. “Through their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to their employees and community, the Pershys have grown Ludlow’s Steakhouse into a Wayne County staple — a job truly well done.” For more than two decades, Ludlow’s Steakhouse has proudly served the people of Wayne County. Ron and Maureta Redmon opened Ludlow’s in 2004 and operated the restaurant until 2013, when they sold the business to Craig and Brenda Onstot. Truett and Sheena Pershy took ownership in 2017 and have since expanded the menu, launched a catering business, and overseen a major renovation and relocation to better serve their customers and community. From custom-cut aged steaks and seafood to pasta, sandwiches, and more, Ludlow’s offers something for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=88B99E68-7577-48F5-8AC0-B8262C8DE641 | Fischer Statement on Gregory Ibach USDA Nomination | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | fischer | https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following statement on Gregory Ibach’s nomination to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “Congratulations to Greg on another well-deserved nomination. Having worked with Greg over the years, I know he will bring his experience and expertise to USDA at a time when farm country truly needs it. I look forward to working with him and finding new ways we can help producers in Nebraska.” Gregory Ibach served as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at USDA in President Donald Trump’s first term. Before his time at USDA, Ibach served as Nebraska’s Director of Agriculture. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-ernst-recognize-15-years-of-iowa-national-guard_kosovo-security-force-partnership | Grassley, Ernst Recognize 15 Years of Iowa National Guard-Kosovo Security Force Partnership | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are introducing a resolution to recognize the 15-year partnership between the Iowa National Guard (IANG) and the Republic of Kosovo, highlighting its contributions to advancing peace, democracy, stability and mutual understanding. As Russia, China and Iran seek to weaken Western institutions and undermine Euro-Atlantic integration, the IANG–Kosovo partnership helps provide stability to the eastern European region. Last week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited IANG Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston to highlight the partnership’s benefits and recognize Iowa’s longstanding relationship with Kosovo. “I’m very proud Iowa has such a close relationship with one of the most pro-American countries in the world. In those fifteen years, both our peoples have felt the benefit of this bond and strengthened our security postures. I’m happy to partner with Senator Ernst in leading this resolution to honor Iowa’s historic partnership with Kosovo and celebrate its enduring impact,” Grassley said. “Having served in the Iowa National Guard and trained alongside the Kosovo Security Forces during my service, I know firsthand the value of the partnership between Iowa and the Kosovo Security Force that has been built over the past 15 years,” Ernst said. “During my recent visit, I saw firsthand the strength of this bond and the deep respect Kosovars have for Iowa and our men and women in uniform. Through joint training and operations, our forces advance a shared commitment to security and stability. I am proud to mark this milestone and look forward to this partnership growing even stronger.” In remarks on the Senate floor in February, Grassley marked the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s declaration of independence. Text of the resolution can be found HERE. Background: In 2011, the Iowa National Guard and the Kosovo Security Force were formally partnered through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, which was established to fos… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-iowa-congressional-delegation-applaud-historic-steel-investment-in-iowa | Grassley, Iowa Congressional Delegation Applaud Historic Steel Investment in Iowa | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) released the following statement: “This historic investment is a major win for Iowa workers and further cements Iowa’s role in the future of American manufacturing. “As the largest steel plant investment in U.S. history, this project will generate over 1,700 good-paying Iowa jobs, create new opportunities for Iowa families, and drive economic growth. Iowa has the workforce, work ethic, resources, and business climate to compete with anyone, and we are proud to welcome this project to our state. “The administration’s pro-American manufacturing policies are incentivizing companies to invest, build, and create jobs in the U.S. We thank Governor Reynolds for her leadership in making Iowa a great place to do business and ensuring our state benefits from these policies by attracting transformational investments like this one.” | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/press-releases/2026/09/28/icymi-hagerty-joinssunday-morning-futures-on-fox-news-channel-to-discuss-trump-gop-accomplishments/ | ICYMI—Hagerty JoinsSunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to Discuss Trump, GOP Accomplishments | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TN | Bill Hagerty | H000601 | www.hagerty.senate.gov | hagerty | https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON—On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking committees, joined Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to discuss the radical policies of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), President Donald Trump’s agenda, and the accomplishments of the GOP. *Click the photo above or here to watch* Partial Transcript Hagerty on the DSA’s radical agenda: I think we need to listen to what the Democrats are saying. You think about [Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14)], [Abdul El-Sayed], [Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT)], even what Mamdani is doing with socialist, government-run grocery stores. We need to make it very clear that their answer [is] basically more government control. You think about the welfare state that they want to see… collapse the borders, more fentanyl into the country, more terrorism, more crime, defund the Pentagon. Every direction they want to turn weakens America. We need to be emphasizing exactly what [President Donald Trump] has done these past two years and where we’re headed… We are seeing economic strength coming through. We are seeing policies that are making a real difference because we have actually cut taxes. We are deregulating. The Biden administration would’ve added $4 trillion more worth of compliance costs. We are taking them away. My Freedom to Build Act could take up to $100,000 off the cost of a new home, again, cutting regulatory and permitting costs. So, we need to convey those messages; we need to convey a positive economic message. And the fact is that the world stands stronger with a strong America. The Republicans have the answers for this. We are putting forward policies to do it. The Democrats’ view is “let’s shut down the government.” That’s all they’ve delivered the past two years— the two longest government shutdowns in history. We even had a permitting reform package that we were trying to pass last week. They walked away from it. They do not want to see the economy do well; the… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/icymi-hawley-chairs-subcommittee-hearing-exposing-flock-cameras-calls-for-accountability/ | ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Subcommittee Hearing Exposing Flock Cameras, Calls for Accountability | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime hearing on Flock cameras and the threat they pose to national security and the privacy of everyday Americans. This hearing follows Senator Hawley’s investigation into major automated license plate reader (ALPR) companies and the nationwide AI surveillance network they have created. Hawley invited the CEOs of Flock, Axon, Motorola, and Verkada to testify in the hearing and provide answers to the American people. Each declined. Flock did provide some answers in a written letter to Senator Hawley, agreeing that Congress needs to create a federal framework to regulate these cameras. Flock also admitted to instituting some guardrails on their products after coming under public scrutiny. In the hearing, Chairman Hawley began, “There are many players in this industry, but there’s one name that really stands out above the rest, and that is Flock. If you haven’t heard of Flock, all I have to say is Flock’s probably heard of you. In fact, the truth is, you have probably been scanned and surveilled and tagged and logged multiple times this week alone, and that’s because Flock, by its own admission and its own statistics, maintains a network of 120,000 individual cameras in 49 states all across this country. It estimates that those cameras scan and then generate some 20 billion images. That’s what it means: 20 billion images of individuals in their cars or on their motorcycles or other vehicles every single month.” He continued, “Flock is a privately held company. Based on what we know, it’s backed by a venture capital firm. It’s worth about $10 billion, and it has amassed in a very short time frame a surveillance network unlike any we’ve ever seen in this country. And really, what makes it unique, based on what we can tell from the reporting and the reporting on what these networks can do… What seems to make these networks unique is not just the sheer number of cameras, it’s the fact that they’re all linked together and powered… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-marshall-leads-letter-for-federal-disaster-aid-for-kansas-communities-2/ | Senator Marshall Leads Letter for Federal Disaster Aid for Kansas Communities | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | KS | Roger Marshall | M001198 | www.marshall.senate.gov | marshall | https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington – Following severe storms and straight-line winds that caused significant damage across Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jerry Moran, Congressman Derek Schmidt, and Congresswoman Sharice Davids have urged President Trump to approve the state’s request for a major disaster declaration. This federal support is critical in ensuring communities have the resources needed to repair and rebuild essential public infrastructure. In their letter, the Members of Congress wrote: “This devastating weather event tore through a dense urban area, damaging hundreds of homes and businesses and pushing the local utility system to the brink. Winds of up to 80 mph snapped utility poles, tore down miles of electric wire, and damaged transformers across Wyandotte County. “The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) called it the largest and most destructive storm in its history, with about 27,000 Kansans losing power… These damages have placed significant financial strain on local government as it works to recover. Damage assessments conducted jointly by the state and FEMA have determined that Kansas is eligible for approximately $5.5 million in federal assistance.” If approved, the following county would be eligible for federal assistance: Wyandotte. Upon approval, local governments and public utility providers would be eligible to submit storm-related expenses to FEMA for reimbursement. Click here to read the full text of the letter. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/support-for-senator-moodys-legislation-to-locate-u-s-space-academy-in-florida-grows-reps-donalds-and-haridopolos-file-companion-bill-in-the-u-s-house/ | Support for Senator Moody’s Legislation to Locate U.S. Space Academy in Florida Grows—Reps. Donalds and Haridopolos File Companion Bill in the U.S. House | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Support for Senator Ashley Moody’s legislation to locate the new U.S. Space Academy in Florida is growing. Rep. Byron Donalds, with the aid of Rep. Mike Haridopolos, recently filed companion legislation to Senator Moody’s STARS Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Thank you, Representative Donalds and Representative Haridopolos, for introducing the STARS Act to bring the new U.S. Space Academy to the Sunshine State. Momentum for our mission is growing, and Florida is unified in this effort to ensure our state remains the leader in space innovation and exploration,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: The newly announced U.S. Space Academy will be for students looking to enter the U.S. Space Force, and it will also serve NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. Senator Moody recently filed the legislation in the Senate. In addition to filing this legislation, Senator Moody has been working with state partners to address the RFI put out by the Administration to encourage the establishment of the new Space Academy in Florida. Earlier this month, Senator Moody rallied space industry leaders to make the pitch for Florida to house the new academy. Senator Moody has a staunch record supporting Florida’s Space Coast, where launches have increased by over 500%since 2016. Senator Moody passed the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act, to ensure the U.S. remains competitive and at the forefront of space innovation and exploration. The legislation bolsters public-private partnerships by making spaceport facility bonds tax-exempt, treating spaceports the same as airports and seaports. Senator Moody recently introduced the Space Ready 2.0 Act, which would establish a NASA-wide pilot program allowing the agency to accept voluntary private contributions for infrastructure improvement projects at NASA centers. The proposal does not create a new spending program, establish a new Treasury fund, or authorize new federal spending. Rather, it builds upon NASA’s existing authority and allows private… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nasa-administrator-ohios-got-a-good-shot-at-landing-space-academy/ | NASA Administrator: Ohio’s Got a “Good Shot” at Landing Space Academy | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | OH | Bernie Moreno | M001242 | www.moreno.senate.gov | moreno | https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is leading the statewide effort to bring the Space Academy to Dayton, Ohio. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke to Spectrum News about Ohio’s “good shot” at landing the academy. “NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman weighed in on Ohio as a potential Space Academy location on Sunday, saying, ‘it’s got a good shot.’” […] “‘We know Ohio is very, very interested in it,’ Isaacman said.” “Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is leading the push to bring the Space Academy to Ohio. In a press release, Moreno argues the state has premier space infrastructure, including NASA’s Glenn Research Center, the Armstrong Test Facility, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and The Ohio State University’s Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement.” | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/schmitt-celebrates-senate-passage-of-protect-college-sports-act/ | Schmitt Celebrates Senate Passage of Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Eric Schmitt | S001227 | www.schmitt.senate.gov | schmitt | https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) praised passage of the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act” in the U.S. Senate. Schmitt is a lead cosponsor of the bill and spoke on the Senate floor before the vote to underscore the instability threatening college sports in America and emphasize the need for Congress to act to provide clarity while protecting student-athletes and the future of college sports. “College sports are a uniquely American institution defined by legendary rivalries and some of the most prolific moments in sports history. College sports have created countless opportunities for student athletes to learn and grow—both on and off the field, they unite Americans from all corners of the country, and they’re responsible for some of the greatest American traditions. Yet over the last few years, college sports have come to be defined by increasing financial and regulatory instability that have thrown the entire system into jeopardy. “As an original co-sponsor of this bill, I called on my colleagues to do something the Senate rarely does: meet the moment. By passing the ‘Protect College Sports Act,’ we’re delivering much-needed stability to college sports, protecting the future of women’s and Olympic sports, and ensuring fans can continue to enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes. The ball is now in the House’s court. It’s time we send this bill to the President’s desk. Let’s get this done,” said Senator Schmitt. The “Protect College Sports Act”: Establishes new eligibility guardrails for athletes so professional athletes cannot return to play college sports; Implements a one-time transfer option; and Addresses critical revenue pitfalls in college sports programs, allowing schools to take advantage of new media pooling rights to generate billions in new funding for sports programs, particularly women’s and Olympic sports. Schmitt, an original cosponsor of the “Protect College Sports Act,” drafted the legislation with Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), … | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/schmitt-introduces-modern-skies-act-to-invest-in-americas-airports-support-air-traffic-control/ | Schmitt Introduces Modern Skies Act to Invest in America’s Airports, Support Air Traffic Control | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Eric Schmitt | S001227 | www.schmitt.senate.gov | schmitt | https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Legislation Would Invest $30 Billion in Air Traffic Control, Airport Towers, Terminals, and Infrastructure to Improve Reliability for Americans U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the “Modern Skies Act” to update America’s aviation infrastructure by investing $30 billion in air traffic control, airport towers, airport terminals, and other critical airport infrastructure. Senator Schmitt joined Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in a press conference today to announce the bill. “Air travel is more accessible than ever, but for too many Americans, getting where they need to go still feels like a gamble. Travelers face long lines, aging airports, constant delays, and an air traffic control system in desperate need of attention. That is a far cry from the golden age of American aviation that St. Louis’ own Charles Lindbergh helped usher in. The Modern Skies Act will launch a new era of American aviation by building a world-class system that works better for air traffic controllers, airlines, and, most importantly, passengers,” said Senator Schmitt. “President Trump and Secretary Duffy are tackling these challenges head-on, and I’m proud to lead this effort alongside them to make air travel great again.” “Under President Trump, we have made historic progress revitalizing our airspace. With investments from the Working Families Tax Cut, we’ve already replaced the majority of outdated copper wire with high-speed fiber in our towers, transitioned nearly a third of radios controllers used, and installed new surveillance technology in half of our target airports. We’ve also reimagining how we manage the airspace – deploying a state-of-the-art scheduling tool to prevent delays and cancellations,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “But to finally fix air travel for the American people, we need to pass the Modern Skies Act. This bill will give us the funding we need to modernize the digital architecture powering air traffic control, replace crumbling aviation infrast… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/press-releases/thune-republicans-help-americas-small-businesses-grow-put-more-money-in-americans-pockets/ | Thune: Republicans Help America’s Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans’ Pockets | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | SD | John Thune | T000250 | www.thune.senate.gov | thune | https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Madam President, so far this year, 4.3 million Americans have filed to start their own business. “That’s a 13 percent increase over the same time last year. “And as these entrepreneurs get underway, their businesses will be able to take advantage of the pro-growth tax reform that Republicans enacted last year in the Working Families Tax Cuts. “And because we delivered permanent tax reform, an entire generation of American small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators will have a better environment in which to pursue their American Dream. “Madam President, small businesses are already benefiting from this landmark law. “This year, 12 million small business owners saw a lower tax bill – a $7,000 average tax cut. “That’s the result of lower tax rates across the board. “The permanent 199A small business deduction. “Immediate expensing for new equipment and for factory construction. “And the permanent research and development tax credit. “Madam President, these tax policies are helping small businesses across an array of industries as well as family farms and ranches across America. “That’s certainly true in my home state of South Dakota. “An agricultural co-op in my state says the 199A small business deduction – which Republicans first implemented with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act back in 2017 – has allowed them to pass $140 million in tax savings back to South Dakota farmers over the last decade. “A car dealership in Sioux Falls was able to put an addition on and hire 10 new employees thanks to the bonus depreciation provision. “Just to the west, a rancher in Montana said that thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts’ expensing provisions, his ranch, and I quote, ‘will be able to upgrade equipment, increasing [its] efficiency without being hit by a huge tax burden.’ “U.S. Metal Powders – a manufacturer in Pal… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-graham-introduce-resolution-honoring-religious-education/ | Tuberville, Graham Introduce Resolution Honoring Religious Education | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) in introducing a resolution to designate this week, September 27-October 3, 2026, as “Religious Education Week” to highlight the importance of religious education in the United States. “As Republicans, we believe that parents, not the government, should be in charge of a child’s education,” said Sen. Tuberville. “Our country was founded on Christian values, and private religious schools are a great option for many Alabamians. There’s a myth out there that our Founders wanted to keep God out of the public square. That just isn’t true. This country was built on love of God, love of country, and love of family.” Sens. Tuberville and Graham were joined by Sens. Jim Banks (R-IN), John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Todd Young (R-IN) in cosponsoring the resolution. The resolution is supported by School Time Bible Ministries, the Foundation for American Christian Education, Agudath Israel of America, the Association of Christian Schools International, the Coalition for Jewish Values, and Catholic Education Partners. Read full text of the resolution here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-takes-action-to-ban-toxic-forever-chemicals-in-food-packaging/ | Tuberville Takes Action to Ban Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Food Packaging | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced legislation to ban toxic PFAS chemicals – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – in food wrappers and packaging. PFAS chemicals, which are sometimes used in food wrappers to repel grease, oil, and water, are linked to serious health challenges in humans, including cancer. “Thanks to the Make America Healthy Again movement, Americans have started waking up to the toxic chemicals that are in many of the products and foods we use every day,” said Senator Tuberville. “America has the best resources, technology, and people in the world, so why are we sicker than ever? We need to start taking a closer look at things in our environment that are poisoning us. Our children are the most precious resource we have and we owe it to them to ban toxic chemicals like PFAS from products that have proven to be cancerous.” Sen. Tuberville was joined in introducing this bill by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH). Read the full text of the bill here. BACKGROUND: As a founding member of the Senate Make America Healthy Again Caucus, Sen. Tuberville has been a vocal advocate against allowing toxic chemicals in American foods. In December of 2024, Sen. Tuberville made remarks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing with a Biden FDA official about the dangers of allowing cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 in foods, despite banning its use in other products. Following Sen. Tuberville’s remarks, the Trump administration banned Red Dye No. 3 from foods in January 2025. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2026/09/28/wicker-announces-44-million-roadway-investment-for-desoto-county/ | Wicker Announces $44 Million Roadway Investment for DeSoto County | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MS | Roger F. Wicker | W000437 | www.wicker.senate.gov | wicker | https://www.wicker.senate.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today celebrated a $44 million federal award to improve roadways and traffic systems in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Senator Wicker worked with DeSoto County officials and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to secure this competitive grant. The award flows from the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects (INFRA) program, which was funded in the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Senator Wicker helped negotiate the legislation as the senior Republican on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. “DeSoto County has posted impressive growth numbers for years, and this roadway funding is an investment in its continued success,” said Senator Wicker. “By improving infrastructure, we attract job creators, facilitate tourism, and boost local businesses. I will continue working with local and state leaders to bring federal support to projects all over the Magnolia State.” “This $44 million INFRA grant will help MDOT move a critical capacity project forward, making travel safer and reducing congestion along an important freight corridor. I want to thank Senator Wicker for his steadfast advocacy for our state’s roads and infrastructure,” said Brad White, Executive Director, MDOT. About the $44 million roadway improvement grant: The funding will help expand a corridor of I-55/I-69 in DeSoto County that runs from Church Road to one mile north of SR 302. Today, the corridor is four lanes. It will be expanded into a ten-lane thoroughfare by adding three travel lanes in each direction and modifying the interchanges at Church Road and SR 302, specifically by adding ramp lanes, turning lanes, and lengthened acceleration and deceleration lanes. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-applauds-overwhelming-senate-passage-of-legislation-to-protect-college-sports | Sen. Cruz Applauds Overwhelming Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect College Sports | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77-22. Chairman Cruz introduced the legislation with U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to end the chaos and uncertainty plaguing college sports and provide student athletes, fans, schools, and coaches with desperately needed relief. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Once passed by the House, it will be sent to President Trump’s desk for his signature. Click here or on the image above to watch Sen. Cruz’s remarks on the?Protect College Sports Act. Sen. Cruz said, “Today is a monumental day for college athletics. The United States Senate voted to protect the hundreds of thousands of student athletes currently competing in college sports, the millions who will follow in their footsteps, and every college sports fan who wants to preserve this great American tradition for generations to come. After years of discussions and months of intense deliberations, we achieved what many said was impossible and succeeded in getting the Protect College Sports Act through the Senate with a huge bipartisan vote. I am proud of our success, and I trust the House of Representatives will remain focused on bringing stability to college sports by delivering the Protect College Sports Act to President Trump’s desk without delay.” BACKGROUND: The Protect College Sports Act, introduced in May of this year, embraces the new era of NIL by codifying and protecting the rights of student athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, while establishing the rules necessary to end the chaos plaguing college athletics. In addition to Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Pet… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-senate-passes-protect-college-sports-act-to-improve-fairness-stability-of-college-athletics | Hoeven: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act to Improve Fairness, Stability of College Athletics | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today announced that the Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to improve fairness and stability in college athletics. The Senate passed the legislation in a strong 77-22 vote, sending the bill to the House of Representatives for consideration. “It’s become the Wild, Wild West in college sports with unlimited transfers and more and more programs being eliminated,” said Hoeven. “Our legislation is designed to improve fairness and restore stability to college athletics. The bill treats student athletes fairly – whether they’re one of the few who will go pro, or one of the 500,000 other student athletes competing while earning their degree. The Senate passed this legislation with a big, bipartisan vote and we’re hopeful the House will do the same,” said Hoeven. Hoeven has been working to build support for the legislation including at press conferences with: The Presidents and Athletic Directors of North Dakota State University (NDSU) and University of North Dakota (UND). College sports leaders and athletes from across the country, including former NDSU head football coach Craig Bohl and Adam Dugger, a current NDSU track and field student athlete. The PCSA, which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), seeks to address issues created by the patchwork of state laws and court cases regulating college athletics. A settlement reached in 2025 under House v. NCAA allows schools to pay student athletes directly, which has put schools with fewer financial resources at a competitive disadvantage and encouraged gaming of the transfer portal. It also pressures schools to channel more funding into football and basketball, reducing resources available for students who participate in other sports programs. Accordingly, the legislation would: Better protect and benefit student athletes by: Preventing deceptive practices by agents or sc… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=D3FEB4C3-A5C3-4968-BDE0-FC58DD2EA677 | Sen. Moran Leads Colleagues in Urging Support for Cheyenne II Army Helicopter Program | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | moran | https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | Moran has long championed the MV-75 Cheyenne program, which is manufactured by Bell Textron in Wichita WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense – and U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) – a member of the House Armed Services Committee – today led more than 80 of their Senate and House colleagues in urging U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vought to maintain support for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne program. Specifically, the members called on the administration to continue prioritizing and advancing the MV-75 Cheyenne program, which is currently manufactured at Bell Textron’s plant in Wichita. The MV-75 is a critical part of the Army’s aviation modernization efforts and will bolster military preparedness to help meet the challenges of the future. “We write to express our support for the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne program and underscore its importance as a critical element of the Department of War's efforts to modernize the Joint Force,” wrote the members. “As the Department's sole active vertical lift development program and a top modernization priority, the MV-75 is essential to ensuring our warfighters maintain decisive overmatch in contested environments.” Sen. Moran and Rep. Jackson were joined by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), as well as more than 80 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Reps. Ron Estes (R-KS-04), Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02). Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Secretary Hegseth and Director Vought, We write to express our support for the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne program and underscore its importance as a critical element of the Department of War's efforts to modernize the Joint Force. … | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-honors-fallen-heroes-expresses-gratitude-as-gold-star-families-remembrance-week-concludes | Crapo Honors Fallen Heroes, Expresses Gratitude as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Concludes | 2026-09-27 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued a statement marking the conclusion of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, held from September 20 through September 26, 2026. The annual observance honors the mothers, spouses, children and relatives of American servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. “Gold Star families shoulder a heavy price paid for the defense of our freedoms and the safety of Americans at home and abroad,” said Crapo. “While carrying the Gold Star designation represents a deeply profound honor, it is one no family ever wishes to bear. As Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ends, we reaffirm our solemn obligation as a nation to ensure these resilient families receive the recognition, support and deep gratitude they deserve.” “The loved ones of our fallen warriors have embodied unimaginable strength,” Crapo added. “Whether through championing programs that give Gold Star family members a seat at the table in our nation's government or working to declassify records to bring our missing heroes home, we must continue standing alongside these military families who have sacrificed so much for the Gem State and our country.” Crapo has consistently championed legislative solutions to support our nation's military families, including eliminating the so-called ‘Widow’s Tax’. Previously, federal law prohibited military surviving spouses from receiving their full survivor benefits from the U.S. Departments of War and Veterans Affairs, instead requiring a dollar-for-dollar offset deducted from their Survivor Benefit Plan annuity. This unfair penalty on surviving spouses and their families was finally ended with legislation Crapo co-sponsored, which was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-introduces-bills-to-protect-american-biotechnology-infrastructure-data-from-malicious-actors/ | Young Introduces Bills to Protect American Biotechnology Infrastructure, Data from Malicious Actors | 2026-09-26 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Todd Young | Y000064 | www.young.senate.gov | toddyoung | https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced two bills to protect biotechnology data and infrastructure from malicious actors. The Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure Act would ensure that biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure is protected as critical infrastructure. It would establish a mechanism to cover cross-sector infrastructure that does not neatly fall within current Critical Infrastructure Sectors designations. The Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act would ensure coverage of genetic and other sensitive biometric data with the proper cybersecurity controls. The bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to designate systems handling genomic sequences and sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure and also mandates collaboration between CISA and biotechnology stakeholders to create security protocols and synchronize security concerns across sectors. “Biotechnology infrastructure and data are becoming vital to America’s economic and national security,” said NSCEB Chair Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.). “Just as we are serious about where the sensitive data of Americans is stored and who can access it, we should be equally serious about protecting our biological data and infrastructure. Designating biotech as critical infrastructure is about recognizing its strategic importance and making sure the capabilities America will depend on tomorrow remain resilient and protected from foreign threats.” “Cyberattacks that target the genetic information and other personal health information of Americans can have devastating consequences for patients, providers, and our national security. As we continue to see increasingly sophisticated attacks, it’s important that our cybersecurity agencies have the tools that they need to protect American biotechnology and our public health,” said Sena… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-working-to-advance-key-farm-bill-priorities-for-livestock-producers | Hoeven Working to Advance Key Farm Bill Priorities for Livestock Producers | 2026-09-26 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK, N.D. – At the annual convention of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of Senate Agriculture Committee to advance key priorities for U.S. livestock producers. To this end, the Senate’s Farm Bill 2.0 includes Hoeven-authored provisions to: Prevent prairie dog colonies from expanding beyond reasonable levels. The provision amends prairie dog management plans for the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to limit prairie dog habitat to no more than 1.5 percent of any single grazing allotment and establish a 1-mile buffer along adjacent state and private lands. Improve the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) by establishing in statute, payment categories for calves weighing less than 400 pounds and 400 pounds or more. Ensure that during qualifying drought conditions the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish Program (ELAP) covers transportation costs associated with: Hauling feed or water to livestock. Moving livestock to available forage or grazing acres. “Our cattle producers have faced a range of challenges in recent years, including diminished herd sizes and natural disasters. We’re working to ensure the Farm Bill builds on the improvements we passed in the Working Families Tax Cut Act and provide better support for our ranchers,” said Hoeven. “This includes improving livestock disaster programs like LIP, ELAP and LFP. We’re working to expand the coverage provided by these programs and making reforms to ensure they work for our producers. At the same time, I’ve authored a measure that’s in the Senate Farm Bill to tackle the issue of prairie dogs on federal lands. These colonies need to be better managed to protect grazers and adjacent private lands, and my legislation places meaningful limits on how far prairie dogs can spread.” The provisions Hoeven worked to secure in the Senate’s Farm Bill build on provisions passed as part of the Working Familie… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.britt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/u-s-senator-katie-britt-continues-fight-to-protect-women-and-girls-in-sports/ | U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight to Protect Women and Girls in Sports | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Katie Boyd Britt | B001319 | www.britt.senate.gov | britt | https://www.britt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | America is saying, ‘we want to protect women’s sports,’ despite the fact that my Democratic colleagues can’t bring themselves to do that WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined her Senate Judiciary Committee Republican colleagues in a hearing entitled: “Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness and Safety for Female Athletes.” She questioned several witnesses, including Kim Jones, the Co-Founder of The Independent Council on Women’s Sport, Carly Smolak, former professional soccer player, and William Bock III, Partner at Kroger, Gardis, & Regas, LLP. Following the hearing, Senator Britt joined several of her colleagues, including Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), advocates, and athletes in a press conference. During the Senate Judiciary hearing, Senator Britt criticized the NCAA: “I think the NCAA is feckless. I think that it is alarming, disturbing, and it is beyond reproach that they will not stand up for women. Can you tell us the issues at hand with regards to how the rules are written with the NCAA, or what’s not written that needs to be written down?” Senator Britt continued, “…(your) [biological sex] is an immutable characteristic. This is not a state of mind, much like your age is not, as much as we would like for it to be some days. We don’t let 16 and 17-year-olds … decide that they’re 21. We don’t let them go vote … Why in the world are we allowing these untruths to occur? Mr. Bock responded to the Senator’s question, saying, “100%. And part of the reason, probably for why they’re unwilling to put that in the rules is from 2011 until 2025, after President Trump’s executive order, the NCAA was the leader in putting men in women’s locker rooms, the leader in putting men on the playing field against women and hiding it from the American public. But they had a policy where they allowed men to compete in women’s sports, and they didn’t follow on that issue, they led on that issue.” … | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.budd.senate.gov/2026/09/25/budd-blunt-rochester-introduce-bill-to-establish-biometrology-laboratory-program/ | Budd, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Establish Biometrology Laboratory Program, Accelerate Development in Biotech | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | www.budd.senate.gov | budd | https://www.budd.senate.gov/category/news/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) this week introduced the Standards and Collaboration for American Leadership in Engineering (SCALE) Biology Act, legislation that would establish a Biometrology Laboratory Program for the research of engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biotechnology under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This new program would advance research into the measurement of key units and inputs and promote U.S. competitiveness in biotech development. “If the U.S. is going to continue to lead the world in biotechnology innovation, we must ensure that the accepted standards for the most fundamental inputs that these programs will rely on are developed in America,” said Senator Budd. “With China’s recent increases in state support for their bioeconomy, I am grateful to Senator Blunt Rochester for her partnership on this effort to facilitate commercial development here in America.” “America’s bioeconomy is critical to our economy, national security, and leadership in fields from health care to agriculture. The bipartisan SCALE Biology Act will strengthen the measurement science and technical standards needed to accelerate innovation and bring new biotechnology from the lab to the marketplace. Delaware is home to a robust life sciences and biomanufacturing ecosystem, and I’m proud to work with Senator Budd to strengthen this important sector and ensure the United States continues to set the global standard for biotechnology and biomanufacturing,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. In July, Senator Budd chaired a hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, where he discussed China’s evolving biology standards. Drew Endy, PhD, a bioengineering professor and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, was a witness at the hearing and urged Congress to support the creation of a biomeasurement laboratory. About the introduction of the SCALE Biology Act, Dr. Endy said: “Biolog… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.budd.senate.gov/2026/09/25/budd-markey-lead-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-chinas-wrongful-detention-of-american-academics/ | Budd, Markey Lead Bipartisan Resolution Condemning China’s Wrongful Detention of American Academics | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | www.budd.senate.gov | budd | https://www.budd.senate.gov/category/news/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) were joined by Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution condemning the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) repeated pattern of arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics. The resolution urges the United States government to prioritize the safe return of all American citizens wrongfully detained in China. U.S. Representatives Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.-08) and John Moolenaar (R-Mich.-02) led a companion resolution in the House of Representatives. “The Chinese Communist Party’s pattern of unjustly detaining innocent Americans on baseless allegations cannot carry on unchecked. It is long past time for the CCP to return American academics Dr. Youlin Chen and Mr. Min Zin home to their loved ones and end the targeting of American citizens. I am proud to stand with Senator Markey and my colleagues, as a bipartisan front, against these escalatory actions,” said Senator Budd. “The wrongful detainment of innocent civilians is never justifiable and should always be condemned in the strongest possible terms. We owe it to the American people to stand up and speak out when our citizens are wrongfully detained in foreign prisons. It is my hope that this bipartisan resolution from the United States Congress will bring increased attention to the unjust detention of Dr. Youlin Chen and Min Zin and force the Chinese government to do the right thing and release them immediately. I am praying for Dr. Chen, Mr. Zin, and their families today,” said Senator Markey. “China’s repeated and cruel pattern of wrongful detentions of American citizens, leaving some without access to legal counsel, is nothing short of an affront to the rule of law and infringes on their rights and freedoms. The U.S. government must redouble its efforts to ensure U.S. citizens unjustly detained abroad, like Min Zin and Dr. Chen, return safely back home to their loved ones,” said Senator Schiff. Read the full bill text HERE. … | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-introduces-bill-to-strengthen-election-security-give-accountability-to-voters/ | Cassidy Introduces Bill to Strengthen Election Security, Give Accountability to Voters | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | LA | Bill Cassidy | C001075 | www.cassidy.senate.gov | cassidy | https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced legislation to require states to conduct open primaries for federal offices and establish additional guardrails in congressional elections. The legislation includes commonsense provisions including requiring voter photo identification and placing limits on states’ ability to gerrymander congressional districts. Despite broad public support for these provisions, Democrats rejected the proposals, even though they have previously expressed support for measures intended to give voters greater influence in the electoral process. “The political system should serve the people, not be designed so that the people serve politicians. Forty-five percent of the American electorate are Independents. Some Republicans and some Democrats want to vote for the person not for the party. Open primaries address all of this. Power to the people,” said Dr. Cassidy. ### | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-blumenthal-file-amicus-brief-supporting-holocaust-survivors-victims-in-recovery-of-nazi-confiscated-art/ | Cornyn, Blumenthal File Amicus Brief Supporting Holocaust Survivors, Victims in Recovery of Nazi-Confiscated Art | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | John Cornyn | C001056 | www.cornyn.senate.gov | cornyn | https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) filed an amicus brief in support of their Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, now law, which aids in the recovery of Nazi-looted art and helps deliver justice for Holocaust survivors and their families. The brief, as filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, argues that the HEAR Act is constitutional and does not violate the Tenth Amendment or separation-of-powers principles as Congress has constitutional authority over war-related consequences and interstate and foreign commerce. “Earlier this year, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act was signed into law to ensure Holocaust survivors and their families have an opportunity to regain thousands of missing pieces of artwork that were looted by the Nazi regime,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I am proud to stand in support of survivors and their families, and I urge the Court to ensure victims are not barred from claiming what is rightfully theirs.” “The Nazi campaign to steal art treasured by Jewish families and others targeted by the regime the was about more than a pilfering of property—it was a deeply personal theft and an act of inhumanity,” said Sen. Blumenthal. “Senator Cornyn has been my partner for years in bringing long overdue justice to families whose cherished art was brazenly stolen by the Nazis. I am proud to join Senator Cornyn, Holocaust survivors, and their family members in urging the Court to do the right thing and uphold the constitutionality of the HEAR Act.” Background: The amicus in Reif v. Republic of Austria argues that heirs and descendants of Austrian Jewish art collector Fritz Grünbaum seek the return of Egon Schiele artworks allegedly seized by the Nazis from Grünbaum’s collection under duress during World War II. The case involves claims against the Republic of Austria and Austrian museums, and the current dispute includes whether the amended HEAR Act constitutionally requires the claims to proceed despite defense… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-whitehouse-introduce-bill-to-address-substance-abuse-in-prisons-reduce-recidivism/ | Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | John Cornyn | C001056 | www.cornyn.senate.gov | cornyn | https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation (STRONGER) Act, which would help reduce recidivism and break the cycle of addiction by updating and reauthorizing the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) program that provides treatment and recovery resources to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders: “Ensuring incarcerated individuals have access to addiction treatment is not only proven to reduce recidivism through the successful RSAT program, but it is also morally right,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to help more Texans get their lives back on track and become productive, healthy members of society after they’re released from prison.” “Support for people battling addiction is a bipartisan priority in Congress, and I’m pleased to partner with Senator Cornyn on this legislation to expand access to treatment and recovery options for people who are incarcerated,” said Sen. Whitehouse. “Rhode Island has shown that making safe and reliable substance use treatments, including medications for opioid use disorder, available in jails and prisons can help reduce recidivism and break the cycle of addiction.” Background: Established under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) program provides grants to every state and U.S. territory, and through them, to state prisons and local jails to provide substance use disorder treatment programs to individuals under their supervision. These grants also provide community-based aftercare and post-release treatment that can include medication-assisted treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy and employment, transitional housing, and mental health services. The STRONGER Act would reauthorize RSAT funding and provide critical updates to the program, including: Allowing grantees great… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-hoeven-fedorchak-agriculture-commissioner-goehring-and-north-dakota-farmers-host-press-conference | Cramer, Hoeven, Fedorchak, Agriculture Commissioner Goehring, and North Dakota Farmers Host Press Conference | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Follows Waterfowl Production Area Easements Roundtable in Valley City ***Click here for media resources.*** VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Landowners and farmers in North Dakota have faced longstanding frustrations with perpetual U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) wetland easements, many of which were acquired without maps delineating covered wetlands. Subsequent regulatory creep has expanded control of their farmland without any additional financial compensation, all while degrading soil quality and diminishing agricultural productivity. The FWS’s trampling of private property rights and broken contract obligations has fueled disputes. After placing procedural holds on “any and all” executive branch nominees, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for a closed-press roundtable discussion today focused on gathering information from local landowners and discussing potential solutions to landowners’ concerns. The roundtable provided Secretary Burgum and Trump administration officials an opportunity to hear directly from North Dakota landowners about the challenges facing the Prairie Pothole Region and the flaws of the Biden administration’s setback rule. Following the event, Cramer and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, along with U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), hosted a press conference with local farmers. Participants called for greater accountability and improvements from the Department of the Interior (DOI) and FWS, while seeking legal clarity and regulatory certainty for landowners with FWS easements. “I’m convinced there are no biologists, chemists, geologists, or anyone else who can match the enormous intellectual understanding of how all this works more than the landowners, the farmers, and the generations of people who have farmed the land,” said Cramer. “The wrap-up is simply that progress is being made,” Cramer continued. “I’m encouraged by it, and I hope you are as well. But I’m very interested in an outcome—n… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-welcomes-fall-2026-interns | Crapo Welcomes Fall 2026 Interns | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--Four interns have joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C., and state offices for the fall 2026 term. “The talented students joining my team this fall bring a strong commitment to public service and a deep passion for the future of Idaho,” said Crapo. “Through their work in Washington, D.C., and Boise, these interns will gain direct insight into the legislative process, engage with constituents across the state and develop critical skills for their future careers. I welcome them to my office and look forward to their contributions this semester.” Two interns will serve in the Washington, D.C., office: Nathaniel Wilson is a Meridian native and a senior at Boise State University pursuing a dual major in accounting and finance. He is eager to learn more about the work of the Senate Finance Committee while gaining practical policy experience in the nation's capital. Noah Lindsley recently graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in international studies. Originally from Kennewick, Washington, he brings a strong interest in foreign relations, education, economic policy and Second Amendment rights to his work on Capitol Hill. Two interns will serve in the Boise office: Charlotte McNeely is a senior at Boise State University studying political science with a specialization in American politics and policy, alongside a minor in Spanish. Her academic focus centers on Idaho housing research, and she aims to pursue a career in political communications. Kylee Gann is a senior at Boise State University pursuing a degree in political science with an emphasis in American government and public policy, as well as a minor in legal studies. Active in campus leadership and public relations, she aspires to serve as a government attorney. Crapo hosts interns in his Washington, D.C., office as well as in regional offices throughout Idaho. The application deadline for the spring 2027 term is October 15, 2026. Students interested in internship opportunities can find more information… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-texas-delegation-endorse-texas-proposal-to-host-us-space-academy | Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led members of the Texas congressional delegation in a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy endorsing Texas’s forthcoming proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy. Below are highlights and excerpts from the letter: “As the Commission determines how to bring that vision to life, all the Stars align within the great State of Texas. If America is going to build the world's premier academy for space, Texas has all the ingredients for success: the people, infrastructure, experience, land, and resources required to support the President's vision and keep America as the leader in space. “For more than six decades, Texas has led human spaceflight. NASA's Johnson Space Center is home to America's astronaut corps, Mission Control, and human spaceflight training. Houston has trained the astronauts who pushed the boundaries of human exploration and made history. “That history matters. America has spent more than six decades building and perfecting a world-class human spaceflight ecosystem in Texas. Locating the Space Academy in Texas would allow the Nation to build on those existing investments rather than attempting to recreate these capabilities elsewhere. The Academy could inherit and benefit from that advantage from day one, giving students direct access to the people, facilities, and institutions driving America's human Spaceflight program. “Most states specialize in one part of the space enterprise. In Texas, we develop, build, test, launch, and operate space systems. America's space enterprise comes together here. That convergence is particularly important to the President's vision for the Space Academy. The President's Executive Order calls for an institution that combines rigorous technical education with leadership development, experiential training, and commitment to public service. “Students should train where astronauts train, learning from those ope… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/09/25/daines-bill-ensuring-clean-water-for-crow-tribe-passes-u-s-senate-heads-to-presidents-desk/ | Daines’ Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Crow Tribe Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President’s Desk | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | daines | https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act, passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed in the law. The bill passed the U.S. House last week, led by Representative Troy Downing. “This bill is a necessity for the Crow Tribe and surrounding communities and will ensure the tribe has the resources they need to deliver safe, reliable access to clean water to the reservation and complete a hydropower project to bring new baseload generation to the region. I’m grateful for Representative Downing’s work to get this passed in the House and am thrilled to see it pass the Senate- let’s get it across the finish line!” said Daines. “Today, S. 240, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025, passed the U.S. Senate. This legislation gives the Crow Tribe greater flexibility to develop critical water infrastructure and keep long-overdue projects moving forward on the reservation. We must continue honoring our commitments to the Crow Tribe and strengthening Montana’s water infrastructure. Thank you to Senator Daines for leading this bill in the Senate and sending it to the President’s desk,” said Downing. Read the bill text HERE. Background: The “Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act” of 2009 settled the Crow Tribe’s water rights and authorized $460 million to construct a water system for the tribe. The “Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlements Amendments Act” would update the previous settlement to be fund-based rather than project-based, and also extends the authorization for the Tribe to develop hydropower on the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam until 2030, providing clean energy and an economic boost to the community. ### | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.dgraham.senate.gov/press-releases/graham-scott-and-wilson-advocate-for-increased-funding-for-savannah-river-national-laboratory-to-support-the-advanced-manufacturing-collaborative | Graham, Scott, and Wilson Advocate for Increased Funding for Savannah River National Laboratory to Support the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Darline Graham | G000608 | www.dgraham.senate.gov | darlinegraham | https://www.dgraham.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) along with Congressman Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina) are urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Energy (DOE) to provide an additional $20 million in the Fiscal Year 2028 budget request for the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) to support the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) Aiken. The AMC is a public-private partnership between SRNL, USC Aiken and industry housed at a 63,000 square foot facility on USC Aiken’s campus. Graham, Scott, and Wilson argue that the continued investment into the AMC will help protect South Carolina jobs, promote innovation, and ensure South Carolina workers and businesses benefit from the next generation of energy and manufacturing technologies. Graham, Scott and Wilson wrote, “As the nation takes steps to implement President Trump’s vision of a U.S. Nuclear Renaissance, the AMC will ensure DOE and its industry partners have the tools and talent to work on the most challenging questions related to the fuel cycle and weapons production. Finally, among its many ancillary benefits, the AMC will also help educate and train a future workforce skilled in advanced manufacturing, as well as drive innovation in artificial intelligence-enabled automation, novel materials development for fusion energy, and nuclear applications.” They continued, “To ensure the AMC’s success, an enduring investment of $20 million per year is needed for facility operations and equipment, research, and partnerships. This funding will ensure that the AMC is staffed, provide for the maintenance of the facility, allow for the procurement of critical equipment needed for cutting-edge research and development, and support collaboration with industry.” | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-grassley-lead-resolution-honoring-iowan-ray-gaesser | Ernst, Grassley Lead Resolution Honoring Iowan Ray Gaesser | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Joni Ernst | E000295 | www.ernst.senate.gov | ernst | https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are leading the Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week resolution to honor the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser. Gaesser was from Corning, Iowa, and a leading advocate for farmers. He tragically passed away on September 5, 2026, following a farming accident. The resolution designates the week of September 21, 2026, as “Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week” to raise awareness about farm safety and honor Gaesser’s lifelong commitment to Iowa’s agricultural community. In the U.S., approximately 160 agricultural workers are injured every day while nearly 400 agricultural workers die each year as a result of farm-related accidents. “Ray Gaesser embodied the very best of Iowa agriculture—a hardworking farmer, a strong advocate for our producers, and a friend to so many across our state,” said Sen. Ernst. “His tragic passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our farmers face every day while working to feed and fuel the world. As we honor Ray’s remarkable life and legacy, I encourage every farmer to look out for one another and make safety a priority.” “Ray Gaesser was a friend, a family man, a farmer and a proud Iowan. His tireless advocacy for agriculture brought him on trade missions around the world and into high level meetings across the country,” said Sen. Grassley. “By introducing our National Farm Safety and Health Week resolution in his name, we can honor his memory, raise awareness about the dangers family farmers face and promote education to prevent future tragedies.” The resolution was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and has been cosponsored by the entire Iowa delegation. “Ray Gaesser spent his life doing what he loved: farming, fighting for agriculture, and helping the next generation of producers continue Iowa’s oldest tradition,” said Rep. Nunn. “Ray was a trusted friend and advisor whose impact reached far beyond his own farm. We owe it to him, his wife Elaine, and… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-ernst-iowa-congressional-delegation-introduce-resolution-honoring-iowan-ray-gaesser | Grassley, Ernst, Iowa Congressional Delegation Introduce Resolution Honoring Iowan Ray Gaesser | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with the entire Iowa congressional delegation, introduced the Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week resolution to honor the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser. Gaesser was a Corning farmer and a leading advocate for agriculture. He tragically passed away this month due to a farming accident. The resolution designates the week of September 21, 2026, as “Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week” to raise awareness about farm safety and honor Gaesser’s lifelong commitment to Iowa’s agricultural community. In the U.S., approximately 160 agricultural workers are injured every day while nearly 400 agricultural workers die each year because of farm-related accidents. “Ray Gaesser was a friend, a family man, a farmer and a proud Iowan. His tireless advocacy for agriculture brought him on trade missions around the world and into high level meetings across the country. By introducing our National Farm Safety and Health Week resolution in his name, we can honor his memory, raise awareness about the dangers family farmers face and promote education to prevent future tragedies,” Grassley said. “Ray Gaesser embodied the very best of Iowa agriculture—a hardworking farmer, a strong advocate for our producers, and a friend to so many across our state,” Ernst said. “His tragic passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our farmers face every day while working to feed and fuel the world. As we honor Ray’s remarkable life and legacy, I encourage every farmer to look out for one another and make safety a priority.” In the U.S. House of Representatives, the resolution was introduced by U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and cosponsored by U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). “Ray Gaesser spent his life doing what he loved: farming, fighting for agriculture, and helping the next generation of producers continue Iowa’s oldest tradition,” Nunn said. “Ray was a trusted friend and advisor whos… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-welcomes-over-182-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-iowa-communities | Grassley Welcomes Over $18.2 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Iowa will receive over $18.2 million in federal funding to benefit Iowans across the state. This funding will impact Iowans in Linn, Polk, Cherokee, Lyon, Woodbury, Buena Vista, Sioux and Pottawattamie counties. “Iowans have worked tirelessly to repair and rebuild after terrible storms struck our state,” Grassley said. “It’s encouraging to see these federal dollars coming to support the Hawkeye State as Iowans continue to be resilient. In the Senate, I’ll keep working to ensure Iowans get the support they need.” Details on the FEMA awards follow: | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/qanda-protecting-fairness-in-sports | Q&A: Protecting Fairness in Sports | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | IA | Chuck Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | grassley | https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Q: Why did you hold a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on women’s sports? A: Fifty-four years ago, Congress passed legislation to ensure schools provide fair and equitable treatment for male and female student-athletes. Title IX opened the door for women to participate in sports at educational institutions that receive federal money, from elementary schools through college. In the last five decades, the law has revolutionized athletic opportunities for females in gyms, courts, tracks, fields, pools and mats across America. Nine times as many girls are participating in high school sports today than when President Nixon signed the law in 1972. More than a quarter million women competed in college athletics in the 2024-2025 season. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg. Millions of girls in communities across the country are empowered with self-confidence, teamwork, resilience, physical fitness and more by participating in clubs, recreational leagues and local teams. However, the equal footing launched in 1972 has one foot on a banana peel. Common sense and sound science have been thrown out the window by allowing men to compete in women’s sports. What’s worse, the practice is reckless and endangers opportunity, fairness and safety for female athletes. Simply put, allowing men to play in women’s sports breaks the promise of Title IX. The committee hearing I led gave female athletes a platform to tell their stories and inform policymakers about the impact of men competing in women’s sports. Witnesses explained the damaging consequences of prioritizing men over women and called upon lawmakers to recognize how young female athletes are getting sidelined and harmed by allowing men to compete in women’s sports. The Supreme Court ruling this summer allowed states to bar boys and men from competing in girls’ sports. To date, 27 states have laws and policies in place to protect girls sports. At least 66% of American adults favor a law or policy that would require athletes to compete on teams that match their… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-duckworth-senate-passes-john-a-hauser-mental-health-in-aviation-act | Hoeven, Duckworth: Senate Passes John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) today issued the following statements after the U.S. Senate approved the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation they introduced to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approach to mental health and medical certification. The bill, which honors John A. Hauser, a University of North Dakota (UND) aviation student from Chicago, Ill., who tragically took his own life in an aircraft in October 2021, would: Improve aviation safety by encouraging both pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care, when needed. Alleviate the stigma associated with mental health. Reduce the potential impact on a pilot’s career when receiving care. “Our nation faces a severe shortage of qualified pilots and air traffic controllers, while bureaucratic delays and outdated processes at the FAA keep these professionals from working for prolonged periods when they seek mental health care. Our Mental Health in Aviation Act would provide much-needed updates to the FAA’s Medical Certificate process to help ensure pilots and air traffic controllers can get the care they need without undue repercussions to their careers,” said Hoeven. “I appreciate Senator Duckworth for partnering with me on both this legislation and her Aviation Medication Transparency Act, which will provide more certainty regarding which medications are approved by the FAA for aviation professionals. Together, our bills will make a real difference for the well-being of pilots and controllers.” “Our aviation system depends on the well-being of our pilots and air traffic controllers, who operate under an immense amount of stress. Their careers should never be threatened because they weren’t properly informed about which medications they’re allowed to take, or simply sought the mental health care they need,” said Duckworth. “These two bipartisan, commonsense bills will help make it easier for those in our aviation workforce to take care of themse… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-hud-secretary-turner-visit-youth-transitional-living-community/ | Husted, HUD Secretary Turner visit youth transitional living community | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | OH | Jon Husted | H001104 | www.husted.senate.gov | husted | https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | “I was glad to host Secretary Turner today in Columbus to see this work firsthand and learn more about how we can continue supporting young people as they build a foundation for a successful future.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today hosted U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner for a visit to Huckleberry House in Columbus to see its transitional living program, which provides young people with support and resources as they work toward independence. “Having started my life in foster care, I am always encouraged by the work Ohioans are doing to support young people in need. Huckleberry House is helping young Ohioans build the skills, stability and independence to successfully transition into adulthood. I was glad to host Secretary Turner today in Columbus to see this work firsthand and learn more about how we can continue supporting young people as they build a foundation for a successful future,” said Husted. “It was a privilege to visit Huckleberry House with Senator Husted and see firsthand the important work being done to support young Ohioans navigating challenging circumstances. Their work shows what’s possible when government and community partners work together to give vulnerable youth the support and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Turner. For more than five decades, Huckleberry House has supported young people in central Ohio facing challenges such as homelessness, family conflict and mental health struggles. | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
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