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| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-another-great-year-of-fighting-and-winning-for-texans | Sen. Cruz: Another Great Year of Fighting and Winning for Texans | 2023-12-31 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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) led the fight in the Senate this year against the Biden administration’s woke agenda and delivered pro-growth, pro-jobs, and pro-freedom policies to promote jobs, freedom, and security for Texans. Reflecting on the past year, Sen. Cruz said, “As your senator for Texas, I have been proud to lead the fight to defend our values and promote jobs, freedom, and security. This year, I’ve had the privilege of leading my Republican colleagues as ranking member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. We formed bipartisan coalitions around Biden nominees to stop inexperienced and radical ones while supporting qualified public servants, and we worked in a bipartisan manner to advance policies that will benefit the families and businesses in the Lone Star State. As we look ahead to 2024, I excited to keep fighting for the Lone Star State, and defending your freedoms, strengthening our economy, and creating more jobs for hardworking Texans and their families.” Sen. Cruz’s 2023 Highlights: Delivering for Texas SIGNED INTO LAW: After months of legislative efforts from a bipartisan coalition of Texas lawmakers led by Sen. Cruz, the annual defense authorization bill included language to streamline the presidential permitting process for building key bridges across the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Laredo, and Eagle Pass, Texas. Sen. Cruz also wrote a letter to the Biden administration in support of the Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge (PVGTB)presidential permit application. SECURED BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL SUPPORT: Sen. Cruz led the fight for U.S. diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary Commission to have the necessary resources to ensure Mexico’s compliance with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. A bipartisan majority of senators supported his efforts. PASSED THE U.S. SENATE: Sen. Cruz led efforts to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor through Texas and New Mexi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours | Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2023-12-29 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Milwaukee County Office Hours Tuesday, January 2 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Washington Park Senior Center 4420 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-continues-working-to-ensure-usps-fixes-mail-and-newspaper-delivery-issues-in-north-dakota-receives-commitment-to-address-dickinson-delivery-issue-minot-box-repairs | Hoeven Continues Working to Ensure USPS Fixes Mail & Newspaper Delivery Issues in North Dakota, Receives Commitment to Address Dickinson Delivery Issue, Minot Box Repairs | 2023-12-28 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven Continues Working to Ensure USPS Fixes Mail & Newspaper Delivery Issues in North Dakota, Receives Commitment to Address Dickinson Delivery Issue, Minot Box Repairs Senator Calls on USPS Meet with Communities before Moving Forward with Processing Changes ***Click here for Hoeven’s letter to USPS. Click here and here for USPS’s responses to Hoeven.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven continued his efforts to ensure that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is fixing mail and newspaper delivery issues in North Dakota, and again called on the Postal Service meet with communities in the state before moving forward with mail processing changes. “From receiving the local newspaper to refilling prescriptions, paying bills, and sending packages to family and friends during the holiday season, our residents rely on the essential services provided by USPS,” said Hoeven. “We continue working to ensure that USPS is fixing delivery issues and at the same time have reiterated our concerns with proposed changes to mail processing in the state. USPS must meet with the impacted communities to answer any questions or concerns North Dakotans may have about the proposed change before moving forward with any processing changes.” Hoeven has repeatedly raised concerns regarding delayed delivery of mail, packages and newspapers, as well as concerns about proposed changes to mail processing facilities, to USPS officials including, Director of Midwest Processing Operations Kathy Hand and Minnesota/North Dakota District Manager Angela Bye. In response to Hoeven, the USPS: Committed to ensure that local newspapers are not sent to Fargo for processing but rather remain within their respective communities for prompt delivery. Committed to address delivery issues, particularly with mail and local newspapers, that are concentrated in an area located in downtown Dickinson. Committed to repair all USPS-owned cluster box units (CBUs) in Minot, North Dakota no later than January 5. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/weekly-column/the-christmas-spirit | The Christmas Spirit | 2023-12-24 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | Mike Rounds | R000605 | www.rounds.senate.gov | rounds | https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, we remember the true reason for the season: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the promise of a loving God who offered to us His only son. On Christmas Eve, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the idea of the Christmas Spirit. Many may think of the Christmas Spirit as baking cookies or decorating the Christmas tree. While this is true, the Christmas Spirit also manifests in how we treat one another. The true Christmas Spirit reflects the teachings of Jesus: love one another, share our gratitude for all of the good things in our lives and give back to those less fortunate. Showing kindness is the Christmas Spirit. Counting our blessings is the Christmas Spirit. Giving back in our communities is the Christmas Spirit. Thanking others is the Christmas Spirit. Helping our neighbors – strangers, too – is the Christmas Spirit. One of the blessings I’m giving thanks for this Christmas is the service of our brave men and women in uniform overseas. Our service members and their families sacrifice time together on Christmas so the rest of us can celebrate with our families in peace. We owe them a debt we can never truly repay. I’m looking forward to spending this evening the same as I do every Christmas Eve: hosting dinner at my home in Fort Pierre with around 100 of my family members, including my kids and grandkids. I hope that you are able to celebrate your traditions this Christmas with your family, friends and loved ones. Wishing you and your families a blessed Christmas and a joyful holiday season. It is an honor to work for you in the United States Senate. Thank you for all you to do make South Dakota the greatest place in the world to call home. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cruz-demands-answers-about-temporarily-shuttered-international-railway-crossings-in-texas-diverted-cbp-resources-to-process-illegal-aliens | Cruz Demands Answers About Temporarily Shuttered International Railway Crossings in Texas, Diverted CBP Resources to Process Illegal Aliens | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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) sent a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, demanding answers about U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to temporarily close two international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, and divert CBP resources to help process illegal aliens, who are unlawfully entering the U.S. in record numbers. Sen. Cruz asked for answers about who made these decisions, what led to the decisions, and how CBP plans to prevent this from happening again. Closing these international railway crossings delayed hundreds of thousands of tons of consumer and agriculture goods from traveling between the U.S. and Mexico. This is the second time since September that DHS has closed an international bridge in response to uncontrolled numbers of illegal aliens. In the letter, Sen. Cruz wrote,“…by shutting down legal border crossings to accommodate the surge of illegal aliens flooding the border at Eagle Pass, you have created a national security threat of the highest degree. You are also signaling to the world that the United States government—and certainly your Department—will put the interests of foreign citizens over the needs of American people and businesses. Furthermore, by ceding operational control of our southern border to criminal cartels that are ferrying terrorists, drugs, and dangerous criminals, you have effectively turned Border Patrol into a travel agency rather than a law enforcement organization. It goes without saying that this is an outrage and a total breakdown of law-and-order.” Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-continues-push-for-federal-re-approval-of-the-ambler-access-project | Alaska Delegation Continues Push for Federal Re-Approval of the Ambler Access Project | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=15 | scraper | Anchorage, Alaska— U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) today sent a letter to Secretary Deb Haaland expressing their disappointment and frustration with the Department of the Interior’s (Department) politicization and continued delay of the Ambler Access Project (AAP), which is needed to facilitate road access to the world-class Ambler Mining District in northwest Alaska. The delegation’s letter coincides with the closure of the public comment period for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the AAP, which was necessitated by the Department’s decision last year to seek a voluntary court remand of the permits issued to the project. Despite claiming its supplemental analysis would be complete this year, the Department is already months behind schedule. “Both Alaska and the nation need the jobs, revenues, and minerals that the AAP would facilitate access to. ANILCA mandates this project’s approval, and BLM’s extensive analysis indicates that it can be responsibly constructed with reasonable protections. Approving the AAP would deliver significant economic and security benefits for Alaska and the U.S. Rejecting the AAP, or approving it in a non-viable manner, would cost us those benefits, prolong our deep dependence on foreign minerals, and magnify the vulnerabilities and atrocities associated with it.” In their letter, the delegation explained how Congress intended the AAP to receive expeditious approval: “Instead of lifting [Public Land Orders], however, BLM has left them in place. Instead of the one- to two-year process envisioned and required by ANILCA, the AAP is now in its eighth year of federal permitting. Instead of the analysis prescribed by ANILCA, BLM remains involved and is now voluntarily in the midst of an SEIS. Further, despite your testimony earlier this year…assuring Congress that the SEIS was on track, and the schedule the Interior Department provided to the courts… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-closure-of-loophole-in-russia-seafood-ban | Murkowski Welcomes Closure of Loophole in Russia Seafood Ban | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=15 | scraper | Anchorage, Alaska – Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed a new Executive Order, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance and determinations, clarifying and affirming the U.S. prohibition on Russian-origin seafood imports regardless of where processing occurs. “In the midst of a truly difficult time for Alaska’s fishermen, these are stabilizing steps that will help end Russia’s evasion of sanctions and China’s dumping of overharvested Russian fish onto American markets. That, in turn, will help seafood prices recover, restore balance and basic fairness to markets, and cut off a key source of funding for Putin’s catastrophic war in Ukraine, all at the same time,” Murkowski said. “I want to commend the relentless and dogged advocacy of Senator Dan Sullivan and other Alaskans who have led on this charge to protect Alaska’s fishing industry, and thank the Biden administration for coming around and seeing the wisdom in addressing Russia’s malign behavior.” Russia has maintained a one-sided ban on U.S. seafood imports since 2014. Following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia began to flood the international market with underpriced seafood to help fund its bloody war against an innocent nation. In response, President Biden issued Executive Order 14068 in March 2022, blocking the import of Russia seafood. Russia, however, has largely bypassed those sanctions by reprocessing its seafood harvest in China, making it a product of China for the purposes of U.S. country-of-origin labeling. China then exports those stocks to the United States, undermining the sanctions regime, domestic markets, and the hardworking Alaskan fishermen who sustainably harvest seafood. The Executive Order signed today amends EO 14068 to clarify that Russian-origin seafood import are banned even when that seafood is processed in another country. The Executive Order can be read here. More information about Treasury’s guidance and determinations is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-rand-paul-releases-2023-festivus-report-on-government-waste/ | Dr. Rand Paul Releases 2023 ‘Festivus’ Report on Government Waste | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | paul | https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2023 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 Dr. Rand Paul Releases 2023 ‘Festivus’ Report on Government Waste WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released his 2023 “Festivus” Report, totaling ~$900,000,000,000 in government waste. This marks Dr. Paul’s ninth edition of the Festivus Report as he continues working to alert the American people to how their federal government uses their hard-earned money. Some of the highlights include the National Institutes of Health spending a portion of a $2.7 million grant to study Russian cats walking on a treadmill and Barbies used as proof of ID for receiving COVID Paycheck Protection Program funds. The Department of Defense ruined over $169 million worth of military equipment by leaving it outside, the United States Agency for International Development spent $6 million to promote tourism in Egypt, and the Small Business Administration gave ‘struggling’ music artists like Post Malone, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne over $200 million. You can find Dr. Paul’s 2023 Festivus Report HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/sen-johnson-for-the-washington-examiner-rushed-secret-negotiations-are-not-the-way-to-address-the-border-crisis | Sen. Johnson for the Washington Examiner: Rushed, Secret Negotiations are Not the Way to Address the Border Crisis | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), where he emphasized that rushed and secret backroom negotiations by Senate leadership with President Biden are not the way to address the Democrat-caused crisis at the southern border. The senator stated that this effort should be about actually securing the border — not broader immigration reform. The full op-ed can be found here and excerpts are below. “Over the weekend, I joined 14 Republican Senate colleagues in releasing a letter calling for a meeting of the Senate Republican Conference to discuss the negotiations with the White House and Senate Democrats regarding securing our border. The letter appears to have succeeded in letting Senate leadership know that a large group of senators does not want to be jammed with legislation addressing the catastrophe at our border without a thorough review by us and the public. … “The crisis at the southwest border is unlike anything we’ve experienced in history. The massive flood of illegal migration is an order of magnitude larger than the ‘humanitarian crisis’ former President Barack Obama sparked when he abused prosecutorial discretion and granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in 2012. In 2019, Obama’s Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, stated that 1,000 apprehensions per day ‘overwhelm[ed] the system.’ We recently experienced more than 14,000 encounters in a single day, and it has become common for encounters to exceed 10,000 per day. … “Unfortunately, Biden and his Democratic allies in Congress want an open border. Biden came into office with the border largely secured and then immediately reversed all the policies that had successfully stemmed the flow of illegal immigrants. The fact that Biden and congressional Democrats are the root cause of the crisis is a major problem in conducting good-faith negotiations with them. “Indeed, because Biden has not faithfully executed existing law,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-2023-year-in-review/ | Senator Scott 2023 Year in Review | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released his 2023 year in review, highlighting his work on behalf of the people of South Carolina and efforts to advance his Opportunity Agenda across the country. This year, Senator Scott introduced 24 bills, 4 resolutions and 10 amendments. 8 pieces of his legislation were partially or fully enacted this year. South Carolina The Senator and his team assisted 7,320 South Carolinians with casework requests, an 80% increase compared to 2022. Strengthening a direct line of communication with constituents remained a priority for the Senator and allowed him to send over 82,000 letters to South Carolinians in 2023. Through the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Senator championed several legislative accomplishments for South Carolina, such as: $66 million in funding to complete new barracks at Fort Jackson; $20 million in funding for the Aiken County National Guard Readiness Center; $4.37 million in funding to complete the National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston; $7.9 million in funding for an automated multipurpose machine gun range at the McCrady Training Center in Columbia, South Carolina; and $2.7 billion in funding to support the Savannah River Site, including $1 billion for plutonium modernization activities and $1.6 billion for operations and maintenance. American Energy Reaffirming his commitment to American energy dominance and independence, Senator Scott championed the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from China Act, which would strengthen our energy security by prohibiting the sale of American crude oil from the SPR to any company under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) control and bar the exportation of SPR crude oil to China. Senator Scott also championed the Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe (ESCAPE) Act to weaken Russia’s ability to influence our European allies by promoting energy independence. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senator Sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-joins-resolution-to-condemn-iranian-military-proxy-attacks-on-u-s-troops/ | Senator Scott Joins Resolution to Condemn Iranian Military Proxy Attacks on U.S. Troops | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 10 of their bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the increasing attacks by Iranian military proxies against U.S. armed forces in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks. “We cannot stay silent while American troops and our allies are under attack from Iranian-backed terrorists,” said Senator Scott. “Without a clear and cohesive strategy to counter Iranian aggression, the Biden administration continues to place American service members and our Israeli allies at risk. Substantive action is needed to deter Iran and its proxies.” “Attacks on American troops are reprehensible, and Iranian support for these attacks has rightfully earned a swift and forceful response from the Biden administration,” said Senator Coons. “I join Senator Cruz in introducing this resolution to condemn these attacks, increase pressure on Iran to cease its support for violent militia groups, and support efforts to deter Iranian-backed militia attacks on U.S. troops and the international community. I also commend the resiliency and bravery of American service members across the Middle East and hope this resolution makes clear Congress’ support for U.S. Central Command’s mission of countering terrorism and maintaining stability across the region.” “The Iranian regime is attacking Americans, our allies, and our interests across the Middle East,” said Senator Cruz. “They are not only launching attacks and massacres against our Israeli and Arab allies, but their Houthi proxies are now trying to shut down freedom of navigation that is vital to the American and global economies. It is clear that they are not deterred, and it is long past time for the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to deter and counter these activities. Enough is enough.” BACKGROUND American troops in the region have been targeted by I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-rips-chicago-mayor-education-board-president-for-anti-school-choice-resolution/ | Senator Scott Rips Chicago Mayor, Education Board President for Anti-School Choice Resolution | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Chicago Mayor Previously Promised Not to Close Selective Enrollment Schools WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, slammed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Board of Education President Jianan Shi for the city’s recently passed resolution that could eliminate school choice for Chicago families, strip minority and low-income students of their preferred high schools and widen the achievement gap. “On December 14th, 2023, the Chicago Board of Education approved a teachers’ union-backed resolution that seeks to eliminate selective enrollment in Chicago Public Schools in the name of promoting ‘equity’. If enacted, this plan would be devastating to the thousands of students and families who currently benefit from attending a school of their choice. Chicago’s 11 selective-enrollment high schools, which emphasize academic rigor, achievement, and excellence, enroll nearly 10,000 Black and Hispanic students. Over 7,500 of students enrolled in these schools are low-income,” Senator Scott wrote. “These schools are not just the best in Chicago – they’re some of the highest performing in the entire country. They have been a lifeline for children from low-income and minority backgrounds whose families are desperate to provide them the best education possible amidst a landscape of failing assigned schools in Chicago.” As a candidate for mayor, Johnson promised not to close the city’s selective enrollment schools. If enacted, this plan will break that promise and result in thousands of low-income students being trapped in failing schools. Read the full letter here and below: Dear Mr. Shi and Mayor Johnson: I write to express strong condemnation of the Chicago Board of Education’s recently passed resolution that could eliminate school choice for Chicago families, strip minority and low-income students of their preferred education options, and widen the achievement gap. As Chairman of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, I believe that every parent in the co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-recognizes-miller-family-and-santa-claus-house-as-alaskans-of-the-week | Sullivan Recognizes Miller Family and Santa Claus House as “Alaskans of the Week” | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized the Miller Family, longtime owners and operators of the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, on the Senate floor. The Santa Claus House, opened by Con and Nellie Miller more than 70 years ago, is a staple for tourism in Interior Alaska, and attracts thousands of guests every year from across the world to experience the magic of Christmas in the real North Pole. For decades, the Miller family has brought Christmas cheer all year round—all while getting involved in and giving back to the community. The Miller family and Santa Claus House were recognized as part of Sen. Sullivan’s series, “Alaskan of the Week.” Tribute to the Miller Family Madam President, I am going to end my remarks today on a high note and a very important one. It is Wednesday. I like to come down and do what we call the “Alaskan of the Week.” I can see the pages are already kind of excited, right, because, let's face it, this is the most exciting speech of the week and certainly the most interesting. So what I like to do is come down--by the way, I know the press generally likes it because it is normally a signal that it is the end of the week. Everybody is going home. This is usually the last speech of the week. I think this might be the last speech of the year this year. What we do with the Alaskan of the Week, we talk a little bit about what is going on in Alaska--I will get to that--and then I like to highlight someone who is doing something great for my State. It might be, you know, someone local. Our first Alaskan of the Week, I think, was a librarian who had been a librarian for 40 years--amazing woman--and then we have superstar world athletes, gold medalists in swimming, and things like that. So we just cover the whole gamut. Now, usually there is a poster board. I made this a very special Alaskan of the Week poster board. This might be the first time ever it has got Santa on it, and you are going to see why--a Santa-oriented speech. So, of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/us-treasury-finally-takes-action-on-russian-seafood-imports-following-2-year-sullivan-led-campaign | U.S. Treasury Finally Takes Action on Russian Seafood Imports Following 2-Year Sullivan-Led Campaign | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | Determination Advances Reciprocity in U.S.-Russian Seafood Trading Relationship ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today lauded a new Executive Order and resulting U.S. Department of the Treasury determination that will finally revise current guidance that has allowed all Russian-origin seafood to bypass an earlier Executive Order banning its import into the United States. The new determination states that the current prohibition on Russian imports applies to salmon, pollock, cod and crab products harvested in waters under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation or by Russian-flagged vessels outside of Russian waters, even if this seafood has later been reprocessed and substantially transformed in another country, most frequently in Communist China and sometimes using slave labor. For nearly two years, Sen. Sullivan has been tirelessly advocating for the Treasury Department and other federal agencies to expand the current prohibition of Russian seafood into the U.S. market in dozens of meetings, advocacy and engagement with senior Biden administration officials and his congressional colleagues, and through legislation he’s authored and championed in the Senate. “Russia’s decade-long ban on nearly all American-produced seafood products has created a completely unfair, one-sided trade relationship that has significantly hurt Alaska fishermen. In spite of an Executive Order issued in March of 2022 that I strongly advocated for that sought to level the playing field and correct this injustice, Russia and Communist China—which have some of the worst labor and environmental standards in the world—have aggressively exploited a gaping loophole that has given hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Russian seafood continued access to the U.S. market,” said Sen. Sullivan. “This unfair arrangement was wrong on so many levels: Not only did it drive down seafood prices and hurt hardworking American fishermen, especially in Alaska, it has also provided substantial revenue to support Vladimir Putin’s … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-colleagues-applaud-senate-passage-of-legislation-honoring-medal-of-honor-recipients/ | Young, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.) applauded Senate passage of legislation he helped introduce that would designate U.S. Highway 20 – including the 156 miles in Indiana – as the “National Medal of Honor Highway.” “Our Medal of Honor recipients are some of our nation’s bravest heroes,” said Senator Young. “I am proud to support the designation of U.S. Highway 20 as the ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’ and permanently recognize and celebrate each recipient’s selfless devotion and sacrifice to our country. I look forward to this legislation passing the House of Representatives, and eventually becoming law.” The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for valor, presented by the president in Congress’ name. U.S. service members who distinguish themselves “through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive the medal. Redesignating U.S. Highway 20— the longest continuous highway in the United States— as the “National Medal of Honor Highway” would honor each state’s current and future Medal of Honor recipients and recipients from any state who travel on it. Legislatures and governors in all 12 states along U.S. Highway 20 have designated their state Medal of Honor Highways covering 100 percent of the 3,365-mile Medal of Honor Highway across America. The 12 states along U.S. Highway 20 accounts for about 62 percent of all 3,516 Medal of Honor awards presented since the Civil War. Designating U.S. Highway 20 as the “National Medal of Honor Highway” would ensure all 3,516 recipients and any future recipients from all 50 states and territories are honored. Following Indiana’s designation, INDOT placed eight commemorative signs along the route through Steuben, LaGrange, Elkhart, St. Joseph, LaPorte, Porter, and Lake counties. In addition to Senator Young, Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Joni Ernst … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=0446C366-6747-4D27-B0B0-67660DA4DE02 | Boozman Preserves Memories of Arkansas Air Force Veteran | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | boozman | https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service of Harold Beaver in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series highlighting the military service of Arkansans. Beaver was born on December 12, 1946 and raised in Searcy, Arkansas. He grew up on a farm and attended Pleasant Plains school with only 15 other classmates. After graduation, he attended the University of Arkansas to pursue a degree in civil engineering. After completing a mandatory two years of ROTC, Beaver chose to pursue advanced ROTC. “Everybody who was looking to have some choices during the Vietnam era rather than being drafted, for the most part, chose to go into the advanced ROTC. That’s part of the reason, I had no idea what my draft number would be. It didn’t make any difference, so I chose to go in that direction.” Just weeks after marrying his wife, he was assigned to March Air Force Base in Riverside, California for a six-week advanced ROTC summer camp. “It was an interesting experience,” he said recalling the extensive schedule that kept him very busy. He graduated in May 1969 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. His first active duty assignment was at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas. “The interstate wasn’t completed at the time, so we did a lot of country driving to get there,” he said. He was selected for pilot training and learned to fly the T-41 “to weed out the folks” who weren’t cut out to be a pilot. The next step in training was flying the T-37, which at the time was the first jet an Air Force pilot flew. It was side-by-side training with an instructor for more than four months. “The 37’s got a stick so you had to learn that transition,” he said. “It’s the only plane in the Air Force, at that time, where you practiced spins, so we would go up to 22,500 feet, force it into a stall, create rotation and make it spin. There is only one spin recovery procedure. Nothing else works, other than that one, so you had to do it right once you got into a spin to get out." One of his fellow s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-colleagues-in-bipartisan-push-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs | Capito Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in a letter – led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) – urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, which makes it harder for patients to afford their medications. “This decision is an important step in the right direction for low-income and other eligible patients who rely on manufacturer and nonprofit copay assistance programs to alleviate affordability and access challenges for their medicines,” the senators said. “Instead of appealing the court’s ruling, we urge you to adopt policies from the 2020 NBPP [Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters] that strike the right balance of preserving a plan’s ability to control costs while also putting the patient first,” the senators continued. In addition to Senators Capito, Kaine and Marshall, the letter is signed by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Boozman (R-Ark), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.). Full text of the letter is available here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-amerry-christmas | VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | **Click here or the image above to watch the video.** **Click here to download the video.** CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video message wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas. Full video transcript included below: “Merry Christmas, West Virginia. As you gather with family and loved ones to enjoy the traditions and festivities, I hope this is a time of great joy, peace, and happiness. “I encourage you to pause and reflect on what's most important during this Christmas season. Whether you are at home or traveling to see those who matter most, let's come together and celebrate the blessings that we have and renew our hope for a bright future and a new year ahead. “Let's also remember the brave men and women serving overseas, first responders and law enforcement officers, and our medical professionals who are unable to spend these special holidays with their loved ones because of their selfless service to all of us. “From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. May your days be merry and bright, and may the year ahead be full of blessings for you and your family.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-nifa-awards-262500-to-ndsu-to-empower-women-leaders-in-agribusiness-education | Sen. Cramer: NIFA Awards $262,500 to NDSU to Empower Women Leaders in Agribusiness Education | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $262,500 to North Dakota State University to address the shortage of experts in agricultural management and economics. It will also empower women and underrepresented groups in the agriculture and food production sector. These funds are part of a larger investment of $3.2 million in Food and Ag Sciences National Needs Graduate and Post-grad Fellowship Grants. NIFA’s National Needs Fellowship program trains students pursuing masters and doctoral degrees and provides additional education for the next generation of policy makers, researchers, and educators in the food and agricultural sciences. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-scott-demand-biden-admin-delay-red-tape-rule-detrimental-to-small-businesses | Crapo, Risch, Scott Demand Biden Admin Delay Red-Tape Rule Detrimental to Small Businesses | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Rick Scott (R-Florida) with U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) and 76 of their colleagues wrote U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Andrea Gacki urging the administration to delay the implementation of new reporting requirements for small businesses. “On behalf of the millions of small businesses in our states, we write to you today with significant concerns regarding the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),” wrote the elected officials. “ . . . While the goal of this new law is to target shell companies involved in illicit financial transactions, the CTA defines covered entities as those having 20 or fewer employees and under $5 million in revenue. In other words, not just shell companies, but nearly every small business in America.” “Unfortunately, FinCEN is woefully behind in educating small business owners and stakeholders of their new obligations under the CTA that begin in just a few short weeks . . . This lack of awareness and education is alarming and must be addressed before the law is implemented,” continued the leaders. “FinCEN has yet to finalize the two final BOI rulemakings that are critical to protecting small businesses’ personal information. We strongly request that FinCEN delay the January 1, 2024, effective date for all BOI requirements by a minimum of one year and FinCEN has finalized all outstanding rulemakings. We believe a year’s delay will provide FinCEN and the business community with more time to educate owners of their new obligations. It will also give FinCEN time to review the new rules and improve and finalize the statute’s regulatory framework.” The full letter is available here. Joining Senators Crapo, Risch and Scott are U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-North Dakota), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Shelley Moore Capi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cruz-statement-on-americans-including-texans-freed-from-maduro-custody-in-venezuela | Cruz Statement on Americans, Including Texans, Freed from Maduro Custody in Venezuela | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the announcement that ten Americans, including three Texans, have been freed from captivity in Venezuela, where they were held by the Maduro regime, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said, “I’m pleased these Americans, including Texans Luke Denman, Airan Berry, and Jerrel Kenemore, will finally be reunited with their loved ones here at home. I have long called on the Maduro regime to release them and for the United States to impose pressure on the regime until it did so, and it is heartening that their unjust ordeal is over. Nevertheless, I continue to be concerned that the Biden administration’s hostage diplomacy, in this case the release of criminal and terrorist financier Alex Saab, sends a message to terrorists and other American adversaries abroad that American hostages can be used as bargaining chips. “This news must also deepen our focus and commitment to bring back all Americans who are wrongfully detained overseas. Texan Mark Swidan remains unjustly imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party, and the Biden administration must do everything it can to secure his release.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-britt-introduce-legislation-to-bar-non-citizens-from-voting-in-federal-elections | Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Bar Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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 Katie Britt (R-Ala.), members on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, joined together with their colleagues on the committee to introduce the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. This bill would ensure states have the authority to verify that only American citizens are voting in federal elections. The bill specifically amends Section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, to explicitly allow states to put in place a proof of citizenship requirement for both the federal mail voter registration form, and any state mail voter registration forms they might develop. Upon introducing the bill, Sen. Cruz said, “Voting is a privilege and right reserved for American citizens to participate democratically in deciding the leadership of our country. Under Joe Biden’s watch, the integrity of our electoral process has been compromised. Democrat-run jurisdictions have violated our electoral process by granting an open invitation to any non-citizen or illegal alien to unconstitutionally participate in voting in local elections. This presents an unreasonable risk of cross-contamination of ballots and voting by non-citizens in federal elections. We must uphold the integrity of our electoral system by requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship before casting a vote at the ballot box.” Cosigners of the bill include Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Rules Committee Ranking Member Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.). Read the full text of the bill here. Background: Sen. Cruz has spearheaded several efforts to block non-citizens from voting in elections including: Introducing legislation to prohibit the Washington D.C. city government from using federal funds to facilitate non-citizen voting in elections in our nation’s capital; Introducing a joint resolution pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to fight a measure pass… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-coons-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-urging-steps-to-restore-deterrence-against-iran-proxies-attacking-us-troops | Sens. Cruz, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Urging Steps to Restore Deterrence Against Iran Proxies Attacking U.S. Troops | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), joined by 12 additional cosponsors, this week introduced a resolution urging the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to restore deterrence against Iran and Iranian proxies targeting Americans and American interests in the Middle East. American troops in the region have been targeted by Iran and Iranian proxies more than 115 times since mid-October. Iran provides financing, training, and other support to terrorist groups throughout the region, including the Houthis. Sen. Cruz said, “The Iranian regime is attacking Americans, our allies, and our interests across the Middle East. They are not only launching attacks and massacres against our Israeli and Arab allies, but their Houthi proxies are now trying to shut down freedom of navigation that is vital to the American and global economies. It is clear that they are not deterred, and it is long past time for the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to deter and counter these activities. Enough is enough.” Sen. Coons said, “Attacks on American troops are reprehensible, and Iranian support for these attacks has rightfully earned a swift and forceful response from the Biden administration. I join Senator Cruz in introducing this resolution to condemn these attacks, increase pressure on Iran to cease its support for violent militia groups, and support efforts to deter Iranian-backed militia attacks on U.S. troops and the international community. I also commend the resiliency and bravery of American service members across the Middle East and hope this resolution makes clear Congress’ support for U.S. Central Command’s mission of countering terrorism and maintaining stability across the region.” In addition to Sens. Coons and Cruz, the resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Maggie Hassan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/senate-passes-tillis-bill-to-equip-law-enforcement-with-trauma-kits | Senate Passes Tillis Bill To Equip Law Enforcement With Trauma Kits | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate recently passed the American Law Enforcement Sustaining Aid and Vital Emergency Resources(SAVER) Act, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis to equip law enforcement officers with quality trauma kits to immediately respond to civilian or first responder injuries during emergency calls. “As a strong supporter of our brave men and women in law enforcement, I was proud to co-introduce this legislation which would equip law enforcement with the tools they need to keep our communities safe,” said Senator Tillis. “Ensuring law enforcement officers have effective trauma kits will save countless lives. I am proud the American Law Enforcement SAVER Act passed the Senate and look forward to quick passage in the House to ensure our law enforcement agencies have the resources they need.” Background: The effectiveness of a law enforcement trauma kit program depends in part on the contents and the quality of the kits. Medical professionals recommend that a kit include bleeding control supplies like tourniquets, bandages, non-latex gloves, scissors, and instructions. However, there is enormous variation in the products available on the market. The American Law Enforcement SAVER Act would: Establish baseline standards in consultation with law enforcement and medical professionals for trauma kits purchased using grant funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); Require the development of optional best practices that law enforcement agencies can adapt for training law enforcement officers to use trauma kits and for deployment and maintenance of the kits in vehicles and government facilities. The legislation is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants Benevolent Association NYPD, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Major Cities Chiefs Association, Major County Sheriffs of America, Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, Peace Officers Research Association of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/tillis-colleagues-slam-dhs-decision-to-suspend-rail-commerce-at-border-to-process-more-migrants | Tillis, Colleagues Slam DHS Decision to Suspend Rail Commerce at Border to Process More Migrants | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding the BidenAdministration re-open railway commerce at the Southern border. Earlier this week, the Administration closed the railways to process migrants illegally crossing the border. “We write today to express our serious concern with the Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) recent actions to suspend international railway crossings and rail operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. On December 18, 2023, CBP pulled personnel from those operations and redirected them to assist with the migrant surges at the southwest border. In recent weeks, CBP has suspended vehicle processing at Eagle Pass International Bridge 1 and operations at California’s San Ysidro Pedestrian West and Arizona’s Lukeville Port of Entry. Without putting real policies in place to cut the increasing flow of illegal immigration, our national security and economy will continue to pay the price,” the senators wrote. “CBP’s decision to suspend rail service and close international crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso directly and immediately impacts our carriers’ ability to move goods across the North American rail network and to the North American consumers who rely on them. The success of our trade partnership with Mexico relies on the successful operation of these international railway crossings. U.S. goods and services trade with Mexico totaled an estimated $855.1 billion in 2022. Eagle Pass and El Paso accounted for a total of $33.95 billion or 35.8% of all cross-border rail traffic to and from Mexico in the last year,” the senators continued. “The crisis at our nation’s southern border is unprecedented and is the worst it has ever been in our country’s history. Only smarter and effective policies will guide us out of it, and without a real plan, this Administration will hardly address the substantial challenges that currently exist. Redirecting a small group of CBP personnel away f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-bill-to-hold-the-atf-accountable/ | Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Hold the ATF Accountable | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the ATF Accountability Act of 2023 to provide transparency at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for gun owners and manufacturers across America. The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process where the agency makes decisions about whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act. Decisions and justification for decisions are often only made available to manufacturers in private correspondence. This causes uncertainty for both gun-owning Americans and firearm manufacturers, especially in combination with the ATF’s refusal to make public rules regarding classification final. “Every day, people in Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms,” said Senator Barrasso. “For far too long, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has had regulations that keep responsible gun owners and manufacturers in the dark. Any attempt to stop law-abiding citizens from appealing unfair rulings must be stopped dead in its tracks. I will continue to stand up against any policies that threaten our Second Amendment rights.” “D.C. bureaucrats cannot be allowed to criminalize law-abiding gun owners with the stroke of a pen behind closed doors,” said Senator Lummis. “Protecting the Second Amendment has never been more important after Senate Democrats attempted to jam through an assault-weapons ban just last week. The ATF Accountability Act strengthens the people of Wyoming’s constitutional right to bear arms by creating a pathway to legally challenge any new restrictive regulations.” “American gun owners and manufacturers have been left in the dark for far too long with closed-door rule changes by the ATF,” said Senator Braun. “Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be the last to know the classification status of firearms, or what licenses or tax stamps th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=04067563-0C4F-4769-9B7B-2A5FFC065A1C | Boozman Joins Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | boozman | https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), in sending a bipartisan letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor and the Department of the Treasury to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, which makes it harder for patients to afford their medications. Regarding a recent court ruling limiting the use of copay accumulators, the members said “This decision is an important step in the right direction for low-income and other eligible patients who rely on manufacturer and nonprofit copay assistance programs to alleviate affordability and access challenges for their medicines.” The lawmakers wrote, “Instead of appealing the court’s ruling, we urge you to adopt policies from the 2020 NBPP [Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters] that strike the right balance of preserving a plan’s ability to control costs while also putting the patient first.” In the letter, the senators also advocate for their Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act to permanently prohibit the use of copay accumulators and require health plans and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to count the value of copay assistance towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. In addition to Boozman, Kaine and Marshall, the letter is signed by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ). “More patients than ever are reaching out to us because they’ve been negatively impacted by these programs,” said Anna Hyde, Vice President of Advocacy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=09A499DF-29BE-4489-BDED-1D2295C743C4 | Boozman Bill Authorizing Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Signed into Law | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | boozman | https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to authorize a permanent electronic duck stamp for the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season was signed into law by President Joe Biden Tuesday. The bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 will make the Federal Duck Stamp more accessible, decrease barriers to compliance and increase revenue for conservation. It will allow hunters access to an electronic duck stamp via their smart phone to meet the requirement that they purchase a Federal Duck Stamp and carry it while in the field. “Arkansans are rightfully proud of the unique environment that makes our state a world-class duck hunting location. Modernizing the Federal Duck Stamp is great news for waterfowlers who want to take part in this time-honored tradition and share their appreciation for this popular outdoor activity. I’m pleased the president has signed the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 into law,” said Boozman, a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, which invests federal funds generated by the Duck Stamp in wetland preservation. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) championed this legislation. It was also cosponsored by Senators Tom Carper (D-DE), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Garret Graves (R-LA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA). The legislation is backed by a number of leading conservation and wildlife organizations. "On behalf of Arkansas's waterfowlers, I would like to thank Senator Boozman for leading the Senate's efforts to modernize the Federal Duck Stamp. This commonsense legislation not only cuts red tape, but makes it easier for Arkansans to enjoy our world class waterfowl opportunity," said Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Austin Booth. “The Duck Stamp Modernization Act is a commonsense effort to simplify the way in which sportsmen and women operate in the 21st century. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-barrasso-ferc-must-fix-epas-proposed-clean-power-plan-20 | Capito, Barrasso: FERC Must Fix EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips and Commissioners James Danly, Allison Clements, and Mark C. Christie. The Senators urged the Commissioners to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve the agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 and fix the associated threats to electric reliability the plan presents. “The record developed at the Technical Conference, and the actions taken by the Commission and by EPA after the Technical Conference, clearly show that a majority of Commissioners agreed (and Mr. Joseph Goffman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation acknowledged) that more work is necessary to determine how EPA’s proposed rule could impair electric reliability,” the senators write. “We share Commissioner Danly’s hope that EPA will return to the Commission again to discuss how its Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 can avoid harming electric reliability. We urge you to remain engaged with EPA and to keep us apprised of progress on these critically important matters. As we pointed out in our letter of November 2, if Commissioners and FERC staff do not bring to bear your expertise and fact-based analysis to dissuade the EPA from continuing on its current course, you will bear at least partial responsibility for any blackouts and brownouts that occur as result of electric resource shortages that would be attributable to compliance with a final rule resembling the Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0,” the senators also wrote. This follows a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that Senators Capito and Barrasso sent out yesterday. In addition, Senators Barrasso and Capito have sent two other letters to FERC on this topic on June 30 and November 2. Read the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-secures-west-virginia-priorities-in-committee-passed-addiction-response-legislation | Capito Secures West Virginia Priorities in Committee-Passed Addiction Response Legislation | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the passage of the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee recently. The comprehensive, bipartisan legislation reauthorizes and adds programs designed to address the nation’s ongoing substance use disorder epidemic. Senator Capito was a cosponsor of the original legislation, which passed in 2018, and worked with her colleagues to ensure a number of key provisions she championed were continued in the bill’s reauthorization. “As far too many in West Virginia and across our nation experience the lasting and devastating consequences of addiction, we must continue to ensure the appropriate resources are available for individuals, families, and communities that are struggling with this epidemic,” Senator Capito said. “The SUPPORT Act provides needed relief by focusing on prevention, treatment and recovery, and addresses new challenges since the original bill was passed like increases of fentanyl overdoses and other emerging threats. I was proud to advocate on behalf of and ultimately secure provisions in this bill that are important to my state, and will continue to work with my colleagues to see this legislation become law.” BACKGROUND: As approved by the committee on December 12, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act includes provisions based on a number of bills Senator Capito has introduced, including: The Safe Response Act, which reauthorizes grants to train first responders on how to safely respond to a known or suspected drug overdose. The Rise From Trauma Act, which reauthorizes resources to identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of trauma related to the addiction epidemic among infants, children, and their families. This bill ensures the continuation of a task force to identify and disseminate trauma-informed best practices within federal gr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-colleagues-call-on-dol-to-utilize-schedule-a-shortage-occupation-list-address-workforce-shortages | Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call on DOL to Utilize Schedule A Shortage Occupation List, Address Workforce Shortages | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined his colleagues in a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, encouraging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to use its Schedule A Shortage Occupation list as a tool to address the workforce shortages our country is facing in critical high-skill industries, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math occupations (STEM) and professional healthcare occupations. Established in 1965, the Schedule A Shortage Occupation List was created to simplify the process of hiring international talent. Occupations on the Schedule A list may be filled by immigrants sponsored for employment-based green cards without their sponsor being required to obtain a permanent labor certification. The list has not been updated since 2005 and currently includes only two professions—professional nurses and physical therapists—failing to meet evolving workforce needs. Since its creation, the Schedule A list has included a variety of high-skill occupations, including positions in healthcare, scientific research, advanced manufacturing, and more. The senators explained vacancies in these high-skill industries threaten the U.S. national security and readiness. “While this undoubtedly points to a need for greater investment in our domestic STEM and healthcare workforce, which we look forward to working with your agency to address, there remains a significant need for individuals who can fill these gaps now,” the senators wrote. “Lengthy processing delays at the Department of Labor prevent international professionals from being part of the solution. In September 2023, your agency reported the average processing time for PERM labor certification applications had reached 326 days. If an audit of the application is performed, the average rises to 489 days.” “For too long, unnecessary red tape has prevented skilled immigrants from helping us fill vacancies and maintain U.S. competitiveness in vital industries. The Department of Labor has tools at its disposal to address some of these cha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-colleagues-condemn-inaction-of-un-regarding-hamas-sexual-violence-against-women | Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Condemn Inaction of UN Regarding Hamas’ Sexual Violence Against Women | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined a bipartisan letter led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), condemning the response to Hamas’ widespread sexual violence against women in Israel on October 7, 2023. The senators also called for the immediate launch of an independent investigation into sexual violence committed by Hamas. “As multiple UN Security Council Resolutions affirm, the use of sexual violence is a war crime under international law. Hamas’s premeditated campaign of systematic sexual violence on October 7 clearly meets this standard,” the senators wrote. “Given that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) has a history of bias and unfairly singling out Israel, we urge you to move swiftly to seek the establishment of an independent fact-finding effort through a separate mechanism, tasked with collecting testimonies from survivors and witnesses of Hamas’s sexual violence. An independent investigation is a necessary step to hold perpetrators accountable, support survivors, and provide justice for victims.” “The UN’s delay in denouncing Hamas’s sexual violence and rape on October 7 is a moral failure,” the senators continued. “Tasking the one-sided COI to investigate these atrocities undermines the effort’s credibility, creates the strong potential for biased outcomes, and provides no measure of justice for the victims and survivors. In addition to holding UN Women’s leadership accountable for their weeks-long failure to condemn sexual violence committed by Hamas, we call on you to immediately launch a full and independent investigation into Hamas’ brutal campaign of sexual violence committed against Israeli women. We thank you for your attention to this matter and look forward to your response.” The letter was cosigned by Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), James Risch (R-ID), Maggi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-epa-awards-nearly-100000-to-safetyspect-inc-in-grand-forks | Sen. Cramer: EPA Awards Nearly $100,000 to SafetySpect, Inc. in Grand Forks | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an award of $99,093 through its Small Business Innovation Research program to SafetySpect, Inc., a biotechnology company located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This funding will go towards the development of a device which will establish shelf-life for red meat, allowing management of storage, transportation, and dynamic pricing of food close to expiration. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-faa-awards-890535-to-minot-international-airport-for-drainage-improvements | Sen. Cramer: FAA Awards $890,535 to Minot International Airport for Drainage Improvements | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $890,535 to the Minot International Airport to complete the final phase of 9,000 feet of drainage improvements. This project installs 17,000 feet of drainage upgrades as recommended by a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan to reduce wildlife attractants. These funds will be administered through the FAA’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program, which was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The AIG program provides funding to airports for modernization and safety projects. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-hhs-awards-more-than-15-million-for-health-care-services | Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $1.5 Million for Health Care Services | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a total of $1,501,596 to the Northland Health Partners Community in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. This grant is funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Health Center Cluster grant program, which provides funding to community health centers across the United States. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-nifa-awards-200000-to-nueta-hidatsa-sahnish-college | Sen. Cramer: NIFA Awards $200,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the award of $200,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, a tribal community college in New Town, North Dakota. The award will go towards the advancement of NHS College’s existing extension program objectives by creating capacity to extend services in remote and underserved tribal segments on the Fort Berthold Reservation. This includes offering informal equine education, community equine activities, therapeutic riding, and expanding the capacity and reach of NHS College’s Agriculture Department recruitment efforts for equine education. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-wyden-applaud-senate-passage-of-legislation-honoring-medal-of-honor-recipients | Crapo, Risch, Wyden Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) applaud Senate passage of bipartisan legislation designating U.S. Highway 20 between Newport, Oregon, and New England as the “National Medal of Honor Highway.” “The Medal of Honor represents the determination and courage of those who acted far beyond the call of duty,” said Crapo. “I look forward to the enactment of law cementing this national designation to honor each of them across these many miles.” “Medal of Honor recipients’ selfless actions deserve more than a medal—they deserve America’s continued gratitude,” said Risch. “To recognize their service to our nation, the Senate today designated U.S. Highway 20, which spans the great state of Idaho, as a 3,000-mile memorial to the recipients of our nation’s highest military designation. The House should quickly pass this legislation, so we can rename the longest continuous highway in America the National Medal of Honor Highway.” "It's an honor to have worked closely with veterans in Oregon and nationwide in the grassroots movement to designate our country's longest continuous highway, stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic, as the ‘National Medal of Honor Highway,’” said Wyden. “I’m proud that my bill to officially recognize U.S. Highway 20 as the ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’ has passed the Senate. This bill is more than a symbolic gesture—it's a timeless tribute to the heroes of America. I am steadfast in my commitment to relentlessly champion this cause alongside our veterans, and I’ll keep fighting tooth and nail to get this bill signed into law.” The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for valor, presented by the president in Congress’ name. U.S. servicemembers who distinguish themselves “through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive the medal. Legislatures and governors in all 12 states along U.S. Highway 20 have designated their state Medal of Honor Highways cover… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-marshall-rep-arrington-send-letter-calling-out-the-usdas-misguided-emergency-relief-program-requirements | Sens. Cruz, Marshall, Rep. Arrington Blast USDA’s Discriminatory Emergency Relief Program Requirements | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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 Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling out the USDA’s discriminatory methodology for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Under the Biden administration’s 2022 ERP requirements, the purpose of the relief program is not to provide the greatest amount of relief to those farmers who’ve suffered the most from recent natural disasters, but instead to adjust payments based on a farmer or producer’s skin color and sex. Under the new requirements, farmers will receive a fraction of the amount they would previously have received, simply because of their color. This is blatantly discriminatory, and a shocking example of the Biden administration’s radical social agenda, pushed under thecover of “equity.” The USDA’s new methodology undermines the agriculture community and breaks a long-popular, highly praised, and well-functioning program. The new requirements will hurt Texas farmers and Texas agriculture. About the letter, Sen. Cruz said, “Texas and American farmers are vital to our thriving country. The cattle they raise and crops they grow are the very food on our table, and the USDA is actively attacking a huge swath of the Lone Star State’s ranchers and producers because they think people of one race need less help than people of another. This is taxpayer-funded racism, it is anti-American, and it will only increase the amount of foreign agricultural products that we consume. American farmers will suffer for it, and I was proud to call out this action with my colleagues in the House and Senate.” In the letter, the members wrote, “American producers have experienced significant losses, and the Administration has taken an approach that does not reflect Congressional intent. The current program does not provide needed assistance to full-time farm families that suffered the deepest losses, and in short, it misallocates limited but badly needed assistance.” Cosigners of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=13F3D30C-8D2A-4CAB-8A4D-09A2AFC6BFEE | Fischer’s Christmas Message | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | fischer | https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following video to celebrate Christmas day. Click the image above to watch video of Sen. Fischer’s remarks Click here to download video | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=E38959C8-0DB0-4838-BF81-A84FD5F6F02C | Fischer Statement on Colorado Supreme Court Ruling | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | fischer | https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today in response to the Colorado Supreme Court’s recentruling disqualifying President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot: “Regardless of your political persuasion, denying a candidate even the ability to stand for election is wrong. It’s the right of American voters to support who they wish, but this ruling takes away that right. This election interference is deeply unAmerican. I encourage the Supreme Court to weigh in quickly. Permalink: https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/12/fischer-statement-on-colorado-supreme-court-ruling | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/army-delivers-funding-family-housing-fort-leonard-wood-following-commitment-senator-hawley/ | Army Delivers Funding for Family Housing at Fort Leonard Wood Following Commitment to Senator Hawley | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Army has now delivered $41.49 million for new family housing at Fort Leonard Wood. This follows Senator Hawley’s repeated demands that overdue investment in families’ homes be made and a commitment by the Army to deliver these funds. “Fort Leonard Wood’s military families lead a life of service and deserve homes that meet their basic needs. I’m glad to see the Army finally delivering on their promise to replace all aging homes on the base. I urge the Army to ensure that the additional $50 million in promised funding for FY2024 is delivered on time,” said Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has long advocated for improved family housing at Fort Leonard Wood and has pressed the Army to deliver on its pledge to replace all military housing on the base. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-holds-nominees-calls-further-evaluation-mcconnell-nominees/ | Hawley Holds Nominees, Calls for Further Evaluation of McConnell Nominees | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), citing concerns about two of his recommended nominees. Senator Hawley appended questions to his letter for the nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to answer regarding their policy views on several issues, including Big Tech and rail safety. Senator Hawley is currently holding both nominees. Senator Hawley’s letter comes as the Senate looks to pass a negotiated nominations package, likely to include dozens of Democrat-recommended nominees and only a few Republican appointees. “If Republicans are planning to install dozens of Biden nominees for positions across the federal government—without a vote—in exchange for just a handful of our own selections, I want to be sure that we get our nominees right,” wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, “For example, Andrew Ferguson, nominated to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), should answer additional questions on his philosophy concerning Big Tech, given the importance of that issue to our Conference. I also believe that Todd Inman, who is under consideration for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), should be asked to further articulate his views on various transportation policies, including rail safety and autonomous vehicles.” Read the full letter here or below. December 20, 2023 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Leader McConnell: I write today regarding the expected year-end nominations package and my specific concerns with two of your own recommended nominees. The expected nominations package will likely include dozens of nominees that have been recommended by Senate Democrats. Many of these Biden nominees will no doubt advance policies and values antithetical to those held by members of the Republican Conference. By agreeing to such a negotiated package in exchange for just a few Republican appointees you h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senators-hawley-vance-rubio-urge-cfius-block-sale-us-steel-protect-americas-industrial-base/ | Senators Hawley, Vance, Rubio Urge CFIUS to Block Sale of U.S. Steel & Protect America’s Industrial Base | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), urging her to block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC). NSC announced plans to acquire U.S. Steel on Monday, a deal that raises national security concerns and threatens to weaken America’s industrial base. “The transaction was not entered into with U.S. national security in mind. When U.S. Steel announced its “review of strategic alternatives” in August, it pledged to adopt a “measured approach.” But the board’s fiduciary duty was to its shareholders, and U.S. Steel has admitted that the very reason for the sale was its desire to “maximiz[e] value for [. . .] stockholders.” The transaction was not the product of careful deliberation over stakeholder interests, but rather the result of an auction to maximize shareholder returns,” wrote the Senators. They continued, “Trade protections can and should induce foreign investment that expands domestic production and creates American jobs. This corporate takeover is out of step with those goals. Allowing foreign companies to buy out American companies and enjoy our trade protections subverts the very purpose for which those protections were put in place.” “The Committee cannot rebalance American trade or reshape its corporate governance, but it can mitigate some of the worst consequences of both. It can and should block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by NSC, a company whose allegiances clearly lie with a foreign state and whose record in the United States is deeply flawed,” the Senators concluded. Read the full letter here or below. December 19, 2023 The Hon. Janet Yellen Secretary U.S. Treasury Department 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Secretary Yellen: We write to you in your capacity as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to express my concern… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=B62E572D-3D82-4987-AC6B-9B33FD7524E3 | Graham Statement On Report That China Will Take Taiwan | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on a news report that Chinese President Xi Jinping told President Biden that China will take Taiwan. “This story as reported is beyond unnerving. “I support the One China Policy, but I also support freedom and democracy. “To communist China, if you think you can bully your way into destroying world order without consequences, you will be making Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine look wise. “I will be working with Democratic and Republican Senators to do two things quickly. First, create a robust defense supplemental for Taiwan and second, draft pre-invasion sanctions from hell to impose on China if they take action to seize Taiwan. I believe there is strong bipartisan support to stand up to Chinese communist aggression. “When it comes to communist China, it is a genocidal, thuggish regime that has broken its word in several agreements, particularly Hong Kong. “I believe the United States Congress is firmly united and fed up with communist China’s provocations. “Apparently China sees weakness when it comes to the United States. I can say unequivocally when it comes to communist China, both parties are united in standing up to this anti-democratic regime. “This statement by Chinese Communist Party dictator boss Xi proves the old saying, weakness anywhere provokes aggression everywhere.” #### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=D0265091-BC21-4772-82C5-1B94F4C05E02 | McConnell: America Needs To Show We Haven’t Forgotten How To Lead | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | mcconnell | https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “Negotiations on border security continue to make headway. I’m grateful to Senator Lankford for his uninterrupted focus on the task at hand: meaningful policy changes. “Our colleagues at the negotiating table are under no illusions about how difficult it is to fix our nation’s broken asylum and parole system. “They’re working on what would be the first serious repair in more than 30 years. “But there’s no longer any disagreement that the situation at the southern border is unsustainable and requires the Senate to act. “This is the core of America’s national security. It will be an essential part of supplemental legislation to address pressing security challenges. And negotiations will continue in earnest until we get there. “The Senate cannot afford to get this wrong. From south Texas to southeast Asia, and from the Black Sea to the Red Sea, it’s an historically challenging and consequential time to protect America’s interests, our allies, and our own people. “The world is witnessing the first land war in Europe since 1945. Ukraine’s citizen soldiers are in the trenches right now, resisting Russian aggression with Western assistance. “American leadership has strengthened the NATO alliance, prompted our closest allies and trading partners to share more of the burden of collective defense, and driven historic investments in the military strength and industrial capacity we need here at home to compete with our biggest adversaries. “Finishing the job will require more of that leadership. “Meanwhile, Israel is responding to the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. “Our ally needs the time, space, and support required to eliminate the terrorist savages responsible for the horrors of October 7th. “And the entire region needs American leadership to restore deterrence against Iran and its terrorist proxies who attack U.S. p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0F230E45-FD2B-49A8-A0B8-41F713F15D7C | Sen. Moran Announces Opening of Hays VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.) – Ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – announced the opening of a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hays. The CBOC has been relocated just north of Interstate 70 to increase access to care for veterans in northwest Kansas. The new facility includes three additional exam rooms, increased square footage, up-to-date telecommunication digital security requirements, and a room dedicated to group therapy and mental health needs.” “Access to critical and sufficient healthcare should not be difficult, especially for veterans,” said Sen. Moran. “The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center has put a tremendous amount of effort into creating an accessible and newer CBOC so that veterans across the state can receive the care they need.” “The CBOC in Hays was first opened in September 1999 and has served Veterans continuously since,” said the Dole VA Medical Center. “In the summer of 2022, it was announced the facility would move to its new location to provide more space for additional services as well as easier access to those traveling from outside the area.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-calls-on-postal-regulatory-commission-to-reject-unjust-postal-rate-increases-for-alaskans | Alaska Delegation Calls on Postal Regulatory Commission to Reject Unjust Postal Rate Increases for Alaskans | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) called on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject consideration of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposal to establish higher postal rates for mail delivered to the non-contiguous United States. In a letter sent today that was signed by the Alaska and Hawaiian Congressional delegations as well as delegates from each of the U.S. territories, the members of Congress warned that the USPS proposal “to single-out select remote and rural communities for disproportionate price increases is inconsistent with the Postal Service’s Constitutional purpose and with its historical approach of a uniform price structure for customers, no matter where in the nation a resident lives.” The USPS’ proposal would establish higher Zone 10 rates for certain “full network” products, including Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage, impacting packages destined for Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Territories. To read the full letter, click here. “This proposed increase in rates for Alaska and other non-contiguous states and territories is outrageous,” Sen. Sullivan said. “No state, including Alaska, should be punished by our own federal government because of geography. These hikes have the potential to severely negatively impact Alaskans—already reeling from inflation—who are more reliant on the USPS for basic goods and services than other Americans. I will be meeting with the Postmaster General soon to demand answers about the data they’re using to justify this increase, and the potential tax-payer funded monopolistic behavior of the USPS. I, along with my colleagues from impacted states and territories, will also be heavily weighing in with the Postal Regulatory Commission on this proposed rule. We will be insisting that the commission refuse to approve this rate increase, particularly because the USPS has not been transparent with any evidence justifying a change in rates.” “Postal Service pri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rounds-mchenry-lead-77-colleagues-in-requesting-delay-for-unclear-reporting-requirements-for-small-businesses | Rounds, McHenry Lead 77 Colleagues in Requesting Delay for Unclear Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | Mike Rounds | R000605 | www.rounds.senate.gov | rounds | https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) partnered with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) to lead 77 of their colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki asking the department to delay implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements for small businesses. The reporting requirements put into place by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are set to begin January 1, 2024. The letter requests that FinCEN delay the January 1, 2024, effective date for requirements by a minimum of one year which will give FinCEN adequate time to finalize all outstanding rulemakings. The additional time will enable regulators to finish the necessary regulatory framework and give both FinCEN and the 33.2 million small business owners across the country additional time to prepare for this new reporting regime. “On behalf of the millions of small businesses in our states, we write to you today with significant concerns regarding the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),” wrote the members. “The CTA requires most corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created in or registered to do business in the United States to regularly report information about their beneficial owners—the persons who ultimately own or control the company, to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) beginning on January 1, 2024.” “Unfortunately, FinCEN is woefully behind in educating small business owners and stakeholders of their new obligations under the CTA that begin in just a few short weeks,” the members continued. “In fact, a National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey found that 90 percent of respondents were entirely unfamiliar wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-sullivan-reiterates-call-to-end-russian-seafood-imports-stand-up-for-alaskan-fishermen | ICYMI: Sullivan Reiterates Call to End Russian Seafood Imports, Stand Up for Alaskan Fishermen | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today spoke on the Senate floor about the continued import of Russian seafood into the U.S., despite there being a prohibition in place. Sen. Sullivan again urged his colleagues to pass his U.S-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2023, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would close a loophole allowing Russian harvested seafood that has been reprocessed in other countries to be imported into the U.S. at the same time American fishermen are afforded zero access to the Russian market. Sullivan has been leading the effort for years to correct the injustice and reestablish reciprocity in the U.S.-Russian seafood trade relationship. In his remarks, Sullivan argued that the existing prohibition is failing to meet its objective and undermines American fishermen and seafood processors, enriches Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs funding the brutal invasion of Ukraine, and empowers the People’s Republic of China to continue utilizing Uyghur slave labor to process some of this seafood. Sen. Sullivan urged several U.S. based seafood companies who both sell and serve the reprocessed Russian seafood and oppose his legislation to instead buy American-sourced seafood as an input to their seafood supply chain. “The authoritarian regimes of Putin and Xi Jinping are working together to avoid American sanctions. They take the Russian seafood caught in Russian waters, and they send it to China and have slave labor transform it, and then sell it to the United States. They are sneaking around our sanctions. That is happening right now,” said Sen. Sullivan. “American companies importing this reprocessed Russian fish—trust me, it’s not a good business model to be selling Uyghur, slave labor-produced seafood … That's going to catch up with you. It’s not a good business model to be helping fund the Putin war machine … My answer is: Come on, be patriotic. Stand with America. Stand with American fishermen. Let's do legislation that can … help defeat slave labor, help the en… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/tillis-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-incentivize-better-health-care-at-lower-costs | Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Better Health Care at Lower Costs | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Value in Health Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would update the program parameters of Medicare’s Alternative Payment Models (APMs) to incentivize participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). The changes would increase participation in these value-based health programs, which are designed to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for seniors while lowering costs. “Value-based care programs have a successful track record of improving outcomes and reducing costs. The Value in Health Care Act will take an important step to further incentivize participation in these programs by financially rewarding coordination of care and patient outcomes, rather than the number of services provided,”said Senator Tillis. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation that will increase access to higher quality, lower cost, patient-centered care for the nearly two million seniors in North Carolina.” Background: The Value in Health Care Act would make the following changes to the APM and ACO parameters: Incentivize participation in Advanced APMs by extending the annual lump sum participation bonus for an additional two years. Correct arbitrary thresholds for Advanced APM qualification to better reflect the existing progress of the value-based movement and to encourage bringing more patients into this model of care. Establish guardrails for CMS to ensure that the process to set financial benchmarks is transparent and appropriately accounts for regional variations in spending to prevent arbitrary winners and losers. Remove barriers to ACO participation by eliminating arbitrary program distinctions so all participants are participating on a level playing field. Support fair and accurate benchmarks by modifying performance metrics so participants aren’t competing against their own successes in providing better care. Provide greater technical support to ACO participants to cover the significant s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-the-nomination-of-judge-kelly-rankin-for-u-s-district-court-of-wyoming/ | Barrasso Statement on the Nomination of Judge Kelly Rankin for U.S. District Court of Wyoming | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the announcement of Judge Kelly H. Rankin as the nominee to serve as the United States District Court Judge for the District of Wyoming. “Judge Kelly Rankin is an outstanding choice to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for Wyoming. He has dedicated his career to serving the people of Wyoming and upholding the Constitution. Judge Nancy Freudenthal leaves an incredible legacy that is hard to follow, but I’m confident Judge Rankin is up to the challenge. “As Chief Magistrate, Kelly has issued hundreds of opinions and regularly assists the 10th Circuit with their caseload. He is well-versed in the issues that will come before the court. Kelly will bring years of valuable experience to the federal bench on day one. With his impressive record of public service and bipartisan support, the Senate should waste no time in approving his nomination.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8B824E47-02E3-4748-BC98-475A1E26482E | Boozman, Cotton Applaud Nomination of Gary Grimes to Serve as U.S. Marshal | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | boozman | https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded the announcement that Gary Grimes has been nominated by the White House to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas. “Gary Grimes is a devoted public servant with a lifetime of dedication to safety and law enforcement. I am confident he will continue to build on his distinguished record serving Arkansas as a U.S. Marshal. I look forward to supporting him on the Senate floor,” Boozman said. “Gary Grimes has faithfully served the people of Arkansas for decades as a law enforcement officer, a sheriff, and in the Governor’s office. I expect that he will do the same as U.S. Marshal for the state’s Western District. I support his nomination and I look forward to his confirmation in the Senate,” Cotton said. Grimes is the principal owner of Grimes & Associates, LLC, a law enforcement, security and government affairs consultancy, since 2011. Grimes has a served in a number of law enforcement capacities including as Liaison to Law Enforcement and Emergency Management for Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that role Grimes served as a law enforcement officer in Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas including as the Sheriff of Sebastian County from 1989 to 1999. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.budd.senate.gov/2023/12/19/budd-tillis-brown-vance-braun-young-resolution-honoring-wright-brothers-passes-senate/ | Budd, Tillis, Brown, Vance, Braun, Young Resolution Honoring Wright Brothers Passes Senate | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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. — The Senate has passed S. 513, a resolution recognizing December 17th as “Wright Brothers Day” and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Thom Tillis (R-NC), JD Vance (R-OH), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Todd Young (R-IN) were the original sponsors of the resolution, which reads: Whereas, on December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright (referred to in this preamble as the “Wright Brothers”) of Dayton, Ohio, performed the first powered, controlled, sustained, heavier-than-air flight, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; Whereas the Wright Brothers continued their experiments and flights in the United States and throughout Europe for people to see the miracle of flight; Whereas the successful first flight by the Wright Brothers launched a new era of exploration, from the solo transatlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh, to the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong, and beyond; Whereas people of the United States achieved the first supersonic flight less than 50 years after the first flight by the Wright Brothers, and achieved manned spaceflight less than 60 years after the first flight by the Wright Brothers; Whereas the modern commercial aviation system that links the world through commerce, trade, and travel owes its existence to the work of the Wright Brothers; Whereas the 3-axis control system devised for the “Wright Flyer” remains the standard for fixed-wing aircraft; Whereas the original “Wright Flyer” remains on display at the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall; Whereas the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually to the location of the first flight by the Wright Brothers; Whereas the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio, welcomes more than 90,000 visitors annually to the locations where the Wright Brothers lived, worked, and conducted many test flights; Whereas the W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-barrasso-to-epa-illegal-proposal-to-close-power-plants-will-jeopardize-americas-grid-raise-costs-for-consumers | Capito, Barrasso to EPA: Illegal Proposal to Close Power Plants Will Jeopardize America’s Grid, Raise Costs for Consumers | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to again outline significant concerns with the administration’s proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 that aims to close down power plants across the country, threatening America’s electric grid reliability on unjustifiable legal grounds. “We urge the EPA to rescind its Clean Power Plan 2.0 proposal and make affordability, reliability, and the limits of its authorities under the Clean Air Act cornerstones of any future proposal. The more time that has passed since the proposal, the more issues with the Clean Power Plan 2.0 have been uncovered,”the senators write. Read the full letter here and below: Dear Administrator Regan: We write in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA or Agency) latest solicitation of comments regarding the impacts of the proposed “Clean Power Plan 2.0” on small entities and on the reliability of the electric grid. We are deeply concerned that the Agency’s proposal is unachievable, uneconomic, and unreasonable for small and large electric generating units (EGUs) alike given that the emissions control technologies mandated are currently inadequately demonstrated. Further, the proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 fails to sufficiently consider the serious reliability concerns already raised by stakeholders, regulators, and independent experts. Changes by the Agency to the modeling underlying the rule, as well as information and comments furnished by third parties since the initial comment period closed that are discussed further below, clearly demonstrate that the EPA’s proposal is unjustifiable. As proposed, the rule clearly runs afoul of the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, 597 U.S. _ (2022). Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Off… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-colleagues-in-bicameral-letter-to-fincen-demanding-delay-of-red-tape-rule-on-small-businesses | Capito Joins Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to FinCEN Demanding Delay of Red-Tape Rule on Small Businesses | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.) joined 79 Senate and House members in sending a bicameral letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrea Gacki, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), requesting a delay in the implementation of new reporting requirements for small businesses. The letter – led by U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.-10) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio-08) – follows concerns from constituents and small business groups about the new financial reporting requirement expected to take effect in just a few weeks. The new federal reporting requirements would expand FinCEN to collect and store confidential personal information about small businesses that have fewer than 20 full-time employees. This substantial regulation that impacts nearly every small business in America is expected to take effect January 1 and impact 32.6 million small businesses who are largely unaware of the new requirements that carry significant criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance. “On behalf of the millions of small businesses in our states, we write to you today with significant concerns regarding the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),” the members said. “While the goal of this new law is to target shell companies involved in illicit financial transactions, the CTA defines covered entities as those having 20 or fewer employees and under $5 million in revenue. In other words, not just shell companies, but nearly every small business in America,” the members continued. Full text of the letter is available here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-sen-cramer-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-address-lack-of-accountability-transparency-within-atfs-classification-review-process | Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Lack of Accountability, Transparency Within ATF’s Classification Review Process | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following rising concerns over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms’ (ATF) classification review process, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined his colleagues in introducing the ATF Accountability Act of 2023. Among other provisions, the legislation will establish an appeals process to classification reviews, allowing gun manufacturers to challenge classification decisions they believe to harm businesses or violate the Second Amendment. The existing classification review determines whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act, shaping the manufacturing, sale, and possession of various firearms and related items. The ATF's approach to this process lacks transparency, often issuing decisions and justifications to manufacturers through private correspondence with little options for recourse. "Ensuring fair administrative procedures is vital for law-abiding gun owners. The Biden administration's use of crushing regulatory tactics, like the ATF's secretive classification process, has deprived citizens' constitutional right to bear arms and created uncertainty for manufacturers,” said Cramer. “We need to ensure transparency within the ATF, promote timely access to classification decisions, and fix the absence of an appeal process for manufacturers facing classification errors." The ATF Accountability Act of 2023 is supported by the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition and backed by the National Rifle Association, further highlighting its importance to the firearms community. Senator Cramer has been vocal about the constitutional right to bear arms. In November, he co-led a bicameral amicus brief with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to uphold the rights of all Americans to keep and bear arms, especially veterans and disabled individuals who need assistance to exercise their rights. In June, he issued a statement after voting for a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to block the ATF from reclassifying pistols with stabilizing braces as short-barrele… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-braun-introduce-bill-to-hold_atf-accountable-give-certainty-to-gun-owners-and-manufacturers | Crapo, Risch, Braun Introduce Bill to Hold ATF Accountable, Give Certainty to Gun Owners and Manufacturers | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) introduced the ATF Accountability Act, which would provide transparency to gun owners across America on rules made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process where the agency decides whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act and refuses to make final public rules regarding classification. The ATF’s lack of transparency creates significant uncertainty for both gun-owning Americans and firearm manufacturers. “Increasing transparent review and an appeals process for rulings and determinations made by the ATF would ensure that firearms manufacturers and lawful gun owners are not subject to unchecked bureaucratic rulings," said Crapo. "Burdening law-abiding citizens of this country with additional gun restrictions is not the answer to safeguarding the public.” “The ATF’s ability to designate firearms behind closed doors puts law abiding gun owners and firearms manufacturers in a difficult and sometimes impossible situation,” said Risch. “The ATF Accountability Act will stop the agency’s secretive classification process, create accountability, and empower gun owners and manufacturers to appeal rulings.” “American gun owners and manufacturers have been left in the dark for far too long with closed-door rule changes by the ATF,” said Braun. “Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be the last to know the classification status of firearms, or what licenses or tax stamps they need to avoid running afoul of the law. The ATF needs accountability and transparency, which this bill accomplishes.” The ATF Accountability Act: Creates an appeals process following a ruling by ATF with specific regular timeframes; and Permits gun manufacturers to appeal the legal status or classification of any product by filing with the Director of Industry Operations with jurisdiction. After which, the appeal is dir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/us-senate-unanimously-passes-legislation-to-pay-owed-interest-to-shoshone-paiute | U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Pay Owed Interest to Shoshone-Paiute | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--Legislation backed by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) to allow the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley to receive more than $5 million in interest owed to them from the 2009 Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. “The Senate’s unanimous support for this much-needed fix takes the next step in upholding the federal government’s full interest terms of the 2009 settlement with the Duck Valley Reservation,” said Senator Crapo. “I urge the House of Representatives to quickly take up the measure and send it to the President to be signed into law. This error must be corrected expeditiously.” “The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes’ water rights settlement mistakenly excluded interest payments, which unfairly cut these communities short,” said Senator Risch. “The passage of our legislation is a good step in correcting this error and provides the Tribes the proper interest they are owed.” “On behalf of the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, I want to thank Senators Cortez Masto, Crapo, Rosen and Risch for their work on behalf of the Tribes in securing Senate passage of S. 950,” said Tribal Chairman Brian Mason. “This legislation will restore the value of the trust funds provided to the Tribes to the level intended by Congress in our 2009 congressionally approved water settlement, and is an important step to fulfilling the economic potential of the Duck Valley Reservation.” Interest payments are commonplace in Indian water settlements but were inadvertently left out of this one. The bill, if signed into law, will correct this oversight and allow the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation to collect the full amount they are owed from the federal government. The reservation is split nearly evenly in half along the border of Nevada, with the northern half of the reservation in the southern part of Owyhee County. The bill, S. 950, was introduced by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-scott-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-crack-down-on-ccp-espionage | Sens. Cruz, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on CCP Espionage | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced legislation to require more stringent reporting requirements from diplomats of American adversaries. This bill also applies to foreign missions in the U.S. conducted by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This legislation requires a monthly report of the notification logs from the State Department to the President, Senate Homeland Security Committee, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee to ensure transparency around the business of foreign governments in the United States. The Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act (CCP Influence Act), builds upon the Trump administration policy that required the State Department to mandate that Chinese foreign missions, including its embassy and various consulates around the United States, notify the Department of State in advance of all official meetings with state officials, official meetings with local and municipal officials, official visits to educational institutions, and official visits to research institutions. Cosponsors include Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas). Upon introduction, Senator Cruz said, “The Chinese Communist Party takes a whole of government and indeed often whole of nation approach to advancing its national security interests, including through global influence and espionage operations conducted from within diplomatic facilities. Other American adversaries utilize the same tactics and strategies. This legislation will ensure Congress and the president have a clear picture of what our adversaries are doing in the U.S.” Read the full text of the bill here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=D0DAF740-0B67-4E73-AB95-214A93014A49 | Fischer, Ricketts Applaud Nomination of Susan Bazis to U.S. District Court of Nebraska | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | fischer | https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) released the following statements regarding President Biden’s nomination of Susan M. Bazis of Omaha to be a federal judge for the District of Nebraska: “I was honored to recommend Susan Bazis to be a federal judge for the District of Nebraska to the White House earlier this year. A bright legal mind, Judge Bazis is a dedicated public servant who works hard not only to administer justice fairly, but to make our court system more efficient,”said Senator Fischer. “Her broad experience in both criminal and civil affairs will continue to serve our state and its people well. I encourage all of my Senate colleagues to support her nomination—congratulations, Susan!” “I applaud Senator Fischer for working with the president to nominate a qualified and well-respected Nebraskan to the federal bench,” said Senator Ricketts. “Judge Susan Bazis’s varied experience, strong intellect, and temperament will benefit us all. I have every confidence she will receive strong, bipartisan support. Congratulations, Judge Bazis!” Background: Senator Fischer first recommended Susan Bazis as a federal judge to President Biden for the District of Nebraska in January of 2023. Bazis’ nomination now enters the Senate confirmation process. After a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the committee will vote on her nomination. Following approval by the committee, her nomination heads to the Senate floor for a final vote. Permalink: https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/12/fischer-ricketts-applaud-nomination-of-susan-bazis-to-u-s-district-court-of-nebraska | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-joins-introduction-of-atf-accountability-act | Hoeven Joins Introduction of ATF Accountability Act | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven Joins Introduction of ATF Accountability Act Legislation Would Protect 2nd Amendment Against Federal Overreach, Provide Transparency on ATF Rulings WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in introducing legislation to provide transparency on rulings made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and establish a formal appeals process. Currently: The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process to determine whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act. Justifications for decisions are often only made available to manufacturers in private correspondence, creating uncertainty for both gun-owning Americans and firearm manufacturers. Contrary to regular administrative procedure, gun manufacturers have no way to appeal if they believe that a classification decision was reached in error or is not reflective of a comprehensive review. Accordingly, the ATF Accountability Act: Creates an appeals process for firearm classification or legal status determinations made by the ATF, with specific timeframe requirements. Permits gun manufacturers to make appeals to the Director of Industry Operations with jurisdiction, after which, the appeal is directed to an administrative law judge. “Our legislation would better protect the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans from federal overreach and provide an important check on the ATF’s classification process,” said Senator Hoeven. “American gun owners and manufacturers have been left in the dark for far too long with closed-door rule changes by the ATF,” said Senator Braun. “Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be the last to know the classification status of firearms, or what licenses or tax stamps they need to avoid running afoul of the law. The ATF needs accountability and transparency, which this bill accomplishes.” In addition to Hoeven and Braun, the legislation is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Cra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=06A61E17-770D-42FF-ACB7-DAFE340717ED | McConnell: America Cannot Ignore Rising Anti-Semitism | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | mcconnell | https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding anti-Semitism: “On Sunday, Jewish residents of our nation’s capital were subjected to a disturbing episode of anti-Semitic hate. :As a Torah class at a Washington synagogue concluded and attendees began to leave, they were met on the sidewalk by a man who sprayed them with a foul-smelling substance and yelled, ‘gas the Jews’ – all while filming on his cell phone. “This is just one example of the reality facing millions of American Jews. “In the same weekend, hundreds of synagogues across the country received false bomb threats. “And thousands of incidents of anti-Jewish hatred have cropped up on American soil in the months since October 7th – a rise that leading watchdogs say is the worst in more than forty years. “The brazenness of this hateful deluge is horrifying, by itself. “But an even more alarming trend is just how dramatically the moral cancer of identity politics is laying the groundwork for a continued wave of anti-Semitism. “According to one recent poll, a full two-thirds of Americans aged 18-24 agreed with the following statement, ‘Jews as a class are oppressors and should be treated as oppressors.’ That’s the view of two-thirds of Americans between 18-24. “This is the scorched-earth, Marxist nonsense that has quite publicly seized America’s most elite universities. “As our former colleague, the President of the University of Florida, put it in a recent column, ‘In this upside-down system, an oppressor’s speech is violence. Sometimes an oppressor’s silence is violence. But for the oppressed, even violence is just speech.’ “So Mr. President, I’d like to request unanimous consent to submit President Sasse’s full comments for the record. “This is the ideology that is poisoning a new generation. This is the world’s oldest form of hatred. “And we cannot ignore it.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0F65010A-2DB6-4CB3-87C7-0BA29B6C80F5 | McConnell On Responsibility To Stand With Israel | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | mcconnell | https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “As the Senate convened this week, our colleagues negotiating on border security were still at the table, making slow and steady progress. “They’re chipping away at years of failure to enact basic, commonsense border security policy. Reaching an agreement that can pass Congress and become law is easier said than done. “But I’m very grateful to Senator Lankford for sticking with it. “Our colleagues’ effort to address the glaring national security challenge here at home is the foundation of our broader responsibility to meet the linked threats we’re facing around the world – from the Indo-Pacific to Europe to the Middle East. “Needless to say, it’s a particularly dangerous time for nations that care about protecting their sovereignty from totalitarian thugs and savage terrorists. The headlines are filled with evidence that America’s most dangerous adversaries are demonstrably not deterred. “And it might have something to do with the Biden Administration’s penchant for deterring itself instead. “America is a global superpower. But far too often, our commander-in-chief has conducted our foreign affairs with hesitation and weakness. “Remember his Administration’s overwrought fears of ‘escalation’ that kept essential capabilities out of Ukrainian hands. Or the feeble half-measures in response to an ongoing surge in attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria. “Reports that the Biden Administration now wants to constrain Israel’s efforts to destroy Hamas are disappointing. But not surprising. “Two months ago, the Administration was encouraging Israel to slow down its response before entering Gaza. Now, it’s telling Israel to hasten its operations and wind them down to a close. “America cannot afford to lose sight of reality. We must not blur the bold-face line between a sovereign democracy that takes great pains to avoid civilian casualties a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-murkowski-duckworth-moran-and-rosen-lead-bill-to-support-military-spouses-and-families | Senators Murkowski, Duckworth, Moran, and Rosen Lead Bill to Support Military Spouses and Families | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) introduced READINESS Act – legislation that supports military and foreign service spouses and their families by creating more job flexibility when a servicemember is deployed or transferred. The bill, which was developed by current and former federally employed military spouses, aims to encourage the retainment of military spouses across the federal government and lower high employee turnover. Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) introduced the House version of the bill in November. Currently, military spouse unemployment has held over 20% for over 30 years, and is 6 times the national unemployment rate. More than one-third of military families cite spouse employment challenges as a reason for leaving active duty. “Military spouses are critical support systems in their families—and I’m proud to lead the bipartisan READINESS Act to provide job and career support to them when their spouse faces deployment or transfer,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “This legislation creates flexibilities that already exist in the federal government, and can help to retain quality workers while also ensuring that the spouses of servicemembers can support their families. Our military spouses do so much for our country—and we should do what we can to make their service better.” “When the brave members of our military and Foreign Service are relocated or transferred to a new duty station, we should be doing everything we can to support their families who sacrifice so much to go with them—including sometimes having to leave their jobs,” said Senator Tammy Duckworth. “I’m proud to join Senator Murkowski to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure we provide our military and Foreign Service spouses with the flexibility and job support they need as their families make these transitions, reducing unemployment and strengthening military readiness.” “Military service is family… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/permanent-subcommittee-on-investigations-demands-swift-response-to-inquiry-into-sexual-assault-harassment-at-the-coast-guard-academy | Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Swift Response to Inquiry into Sexual Assault & Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Admiral Linda Fagan, United States Coast Guard Academy Commandant, demanding the Coast Guard immediately provide all records responsive to PSI’s probe into sexual assault and harassment at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. This followsPSI’s hearing last week with current and former Coast Guard Academy cadets, who experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or retaliation at the Academy and in the Coast Guard. “It is clear from this testimony, and the Subcommittee’s inquiry to date, that the Coast Guard’s culture of cover-up has allowed sexual assault and sexual harassment to persist for decades, both at the Academy and in the Coast Guard,”wrote Sens. Johnson and Blumenthal in a letter to Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan. “It is equally apparent that accountability and systematic change at both the Coast Guard and the Academy are necessary to address past failures and to ensure that future cadets are protected. Full compliance with the Subcommittee’s inquiry is a necessary component of these actions.” “You have expressed a commitment to investigate reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment, hold perpetrators accountable, support victims, and be fully transparent with Congress and the American people. It is imperative that you live up to that commitment and ensure that the Coast Guard provides all requested documents and information to the Subcommittee without further delay,”the senators continued. “Should the Coast Guard continue to withhold or redact requested records, PSI will have no choice but to utilize other means to ensure compliance with congressional oversight.” In September 2023, PSI opened a bipartisan inquiry into the Coast Guard Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault investigations and its failure to disclose the results of its sexual assault investigation to Congress or the public. The full text of today’s letter can … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rounds-announces-nominations-to-us-service-academies-for-2024-2025-school-year | Rounds Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies for 2024-2025 School Year | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | Mike Rounds | R000605 | www.rounds.senate.gov | rounds | https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that he has nominated students for appointments to the nation’s service academies. Rounds nominated Ryan Fiechtner of Aberdeen as his top nominee to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Nicholas Gray of Fort Pierre as his top nominee to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Maya Lee of Dell Rapids as his top nominee to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. In addition, Rounds nominated Nicholas Hanson, who received a fully qualified offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. “It’s an honor to nominate our nation’s future military leaders to U.S. service academies,” said Rounds. “The U.S. service academies are among the most elite educational institutions in the world. After receiving a top-notch education, these South Dakotans will courageously serve our country as active-duty military members. We’re proud of Ryan, Nicholas G., Maya and Nicholas H. for their desire to answer the call of duty to serve our nation.” Ryan Fiechtner of Aberdeen– Principal Nominee, U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) Ryan Fiechtner is the son of Brad and Pam Fiechtner of Aberdeen, South Dakota. A senior at Aberdeen Central High School, Ryan is a member of the marching band and symphonic band. Ryan volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit that builds and delivers beds to children in need. Ryan is a member of the National Honor Society and holds a 3.87 GPA. "I am deeply grateful to receive Senator Mike Rounds' principal nomination to the United States Naval Academy,” said Fiechtner. “It has been my dream to serve since my freshman year of high school. I'd like to thank my teachers, friends and family for their overwhelming support along the way. This opportunity has strengthened my resolve and commitment to the United States armed forces where I seek to become a representative for myself, my family and my country." Nicholas Gray of Fort Pierre – Principal Nominee, U.S. Military Academy (West Point) Nicholas is the son of Bob and Cara Gray of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sens-scott-lee-champion-school-choice-educational-freedom/ | Sens. Scott, Lee Champion School Choice, Educational Freedom | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Accelerating Children’s Education (ACE) Act to bolster educational choices for American families. This legislation builds upon a provision of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and enhances federal tax incentives for the enactment of state-level school choice legislation while addressing growing concerns among parents about the ideological influences in public education and the economic barriers to alternative schooling options. “I’ve always championed educational freedom because of one simple truth – when parents have a choice, kids have a chance,” said Senator Scott. “I’m proud to continue fighting to ensure every child – no matter their zip code – has access to a school that best fits their needs and provides them the opportunity to live out their version of the American dream.” “It is the fundamental right of parents to choose the educational path that is most suitable for their children,” said Senator Lee. “The ACE Act ensures that our tax system reflects this principle and provides real support to those seeking alternatives to public schooling.” “Across the country, and especially in Southwest Missouri, school choice is already benefitting many of our nation’s young children.” said Rep. Burlison. “Through 529 education saving accounts, families are freed from the arbitrary link between where they live and which school their child can attend. School choice makes institutions of education more accountable and responsive to families. This leads to higher graduation rates and increases parental satisfaction and involvement while saving taxpayer dollars.” Representative Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Key provisions of the ACE Act include: Doubling the allowable level of tax-exempt 529 account distributions for qualified educational expenses to $20,000 per taxable year; Gift tax exclusions up to $20,000 per year for contributions to 529 accounts; and Adjuste… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-calls-on-postal-regulatory-commission-to-reject-unjust-postal-rate-increases-for-alaskans | Alaska Delegation Calls on Postal Regulatory Commission to Reject Unjust Postal Rate Increases for Alaskans | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=17 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) called on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject consideration of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposal to establish higher postal rates for mail delivered to the non-contiguous United States. In a letter sent today that was signed by the Alaska and Hawaiian Congressional delegations as well as delegates from each of the U.S. territories, the members of Congress warned that the USPS proposal “to single-out select remote and rural communities for disproportionate price increases is inconsistent with the Postal Service’s Constitutional purpose and with its historical approach of a uniform price structure for customers, no matter where in the nation a resident lives.” The USPS’ proposal would establish higher Zone 10 rates for certain “full network” products, including Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage, impacting packages destined for Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Territories. To read the full letter, click here. “This proposed increase in rates for Alaska and other non-contiguous states and territories is outrageous,” Sen. Sullivan said. “No state, including Alaska, should be punished by our own federal government because of geography. These hikes have the potential to severely negatively impact Alaskans—already reeling from inflation—who are more reliant on the USPS for basic goods and services than other Americans. I will be meeting with the Postmaster General soon to demand answers about the data they’re using to justify this increase, and the potential tax-payer funded monopolistic behavior of the USPS. I, along with my colleagues from impacted states and territories, will also be heavily weighing in with the Postal Regulatory Commission on this proposed rule. We will be insisting that the commission refuse to approve this rate increase, particularly because the USPS has not been transparent with any evidence justifying a change in rates.” “Postal … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-amendments-to-sullivans-save-our-seas-20-act | Senate Approves Amendments to Sullivan's Save Our Seas 2.0 Act | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=17 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of his legislation amending the 2020 Save Our Seas (SOS) 2.0 Act and the 2006 Marine Debris Act. The amendments will provide the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) greater flexibility to deliver federal resources and enter into cooperative agreements to conduct marine debris prevention and clean-up. The legislation also clarifies the function and responsibilities of the congressionally-chartered Marine Debris Foundation, which Sullivan has strongly advocated should be established in Alaska. The legislation was introduced by Sens. Sullivan, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) in the Senate, and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-P.R.) in the House. The SOS 2.0 Act—championed by Sen. Sullivan and signed into law in 2020—is the most comprehensive legislation ever passed by Congress to address the marine debris crisis threatening coastal ecosystems and communities, and harming marine life. “Marine debris is a serious threat to so many aspects of life in Alaska—communities along our thousands of miles of coastline, our pristine marine ecosystem, and the health our world-class fisheries. Tackling this challenge has been a consistent focus of mine as Alaska’s senator,” said Sen. Sullivan. “We’ve made a lot of progress since the 2018 Save Our Seas Act and, last week, we had another win: My Senate colleagues unanimously passed amendments to SOS 2.0 that will, among other updates, give NOAA greater flexibility to deploy funds and work with a broader array of partners in the private and public sector to most effectively prevent and address the trash washing up on our shores. I look forward to keeping the momentum going, working with my colleagues, NOAA, and members of the new Marine Debris Foundation on this critically important—and solvable—environmental challenge.” SOS 2.0 is composed o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A9EF41E1-E65C-4176-BC41-53B9D78F5C52 | Thune on Fox News: Biden’s Border Crisis Was a Policy Choice | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | John Thune | T000250 | www.thune.senate.gov | thune | https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News to discuss the need for strong border security provisions in a national security supplemental bill. Thune noted that a supplemental package will not be considered before the end of the year because the White House waited until last week to engage with Republican negotiators, despite Republicans introducing their border proposal during the first week of November. On the White House refusing to engage on border security until last week: “These are policies that [President Biden] changed when he came to office, completely abandoned everything that was working throughout the course of the previous administration. “But to your point, the reason we don’t have a deal right now is because the Democrats didn’t come to the table until literally last week. I told you this, we had a proposal out there, first week in November. We have been waiting for seven weeks for the Democrats to engage.” On the border crisis being a national security threat: “You’ve got to stem the flow. Right now, everything, every policy this administration has, they’re pull factors. They’re pulling people into this country. It’s like we’re putting a big welcome sign out there, and all the signals are, ‘Come, come, come.’ “And right now, it is overwhelming the southern border, and it’s overwhelming our cities in the interior of the country, too. Every state now has become a border state. “But if you just look at the composition of the people coming across the border, in the month of October, 1,569 people had criminal convictions, 93 had warrants out for their arrest, 50 were gang members, and 12 were on the terrorist watchlist. And last year, on the terrorist watchlist, 169 people came into this country across our southern border. “This is a national security crisis, and it needs to be treated that way by this administration.” On the timing of the Senate processing a national security supplemental package: “We are going to get so… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F8ACF987-8B0F-4645-AFD9-DA1E4CB86E56 | Thune to Senate Democrats: No Border Security, No Deal | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | John Thune | T000250 | www.thune.senate.gov | thune | https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about Democrats’ unwillingness to prioritize border security in a national security package. Thune noted that it is essential for the United States to support its allies, but addressing the national security crisis on the southern border must be the priority. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, President Zelenskyy visited Washington, D.C., last week to ask for the United States’ continued support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia. “And as someone who strongly believes it is in our national security interest to aid Ukraine as well as our allies Israel and Taiwan, I am disappointed that we have not already passed the aid Ukraine needs. “But let’s be very clear, Mr. President. “The reason the Senate has not already passed a national security supplemental is because Democrats have so far chosen to prioritize an open border over aid for our allies. “Democrats have known for months that border security was going to be part of the national security supplemental – after all, the president himself requested border funding in his supplemental request. “And Republicans have had a border security proposal on the table since the beginning of November. “But Democrats wasted weeks refusing to engage in substantive negotiations, even though they were well aware that border security was going to be a requirement for getting this supplemental through both houses of Congress. “And now the supplemental will be pushed to January because Democrats have run out the clock to the point where getting a substantive border security deal passed before Christmas is impossible. “Mr. President, last week President Biden said that failing to pass the national security supplemental before the holidays would be a Christmas gift to Putin. “Well, Mr. President, I’d like to point out once again that the only reason we haven’t passed the national security supplemental already is because of De… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/senate-passes-tillis-co-sponsored-legislation-to-provide-back-pay-for-officers-impacted-by-military-promotion-hold | Senate Passes Tillis Co-sponsored Legislation to Provide Back Pay for Officers Impacted by Military Promotion Hold | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis that would provide back pay for military officers whose promotions were delayed. The Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023 would also make an adjustment to the affected servicemembers’ time in grade and other administrative fixes. The bipartisan legislation has 52 co-sponsors and now heads to the House of Representatives. “I am grateful for the Senate’s unanimous support to pass this crucial legislation to provide military officers and their families with the pay and benefits they deserve,” said Senator Tillis. “Our brave servicemembers defend our nation every day, and their pay and benefits should be immune from the partisan gridlock and political infighting in our nation’s capital. This legislation ensures delayed pay and benefits are fully restored to those who bravely serve our country.” Full text of the legislation can be found HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/tillis-legislation-to-provide-financial-relief-for-members-of-national-guard-and-reserves-to-be-signed-into-law | Tillis Legislation to Provide Financial Relief for Members of National Guard and Reserves To Be Signed Into Law | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation recently co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis to reauthorize an additional four years of relief for qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserves experiencing financial hardship will be signed into law. The National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act will protect a long-standing bipartisan carveout from means-testing restrictions in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. “The men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserves provide an invaluable service to our nation,” said Senator Tillis. “I am proud this bipartisan legislation will be signed into law so we can ensure protections for members if they fall on financial hardship.” The National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023 will reauthorize the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008, which included a clause exempting qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and the National Guard from provisions in the Bankruptcy Code, which limit access to Chapter 7 bankruptcy based on recent income. Because National Guard members and reservists often receive higher pay while on active duty than at their civilian jobs, these limits could otherwise prevent them from receiving financial relief in bankruptcy. The National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act ensures they are not penalized for their service. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/tillis-to-introduce-bill-to-require-scotus-review-of-presidential-candidate-qualifications | Tillis to Introduce Bill to Require SCOTUS Review of Presidential Candidate Qualifications | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he will soon introduce the Constitutional Election Integrity Act, legislation that would prevent state politicians and state entities like the Colorado Supreme Court from disqualifying presidential candidates from the ballot on Constitutional matters that should be decided by only the Supreme Court. The Constitutional Election Integrity Act clarifies that the Supreme Court of the United States has sole jurisdiction to decide claims arising out of section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. The legislation also withholds federal funding for election administration from states that misuse the 14th Amendment for political purposes. “Regardless of whether you support or oppose former President Donald Trump, it is outrageous to see left-wing activists make a mockery of our political system by scheming with partisan state officials and pressuring judges to remove him from the ballot,” said Senator Thom Tillis. “American voters, not partisan activists, should decide who we elect as our President. The Constitutional Election Integrity Act would put any constitutional challenges in the sole place they belong: the U.S. Supreme Court.” The text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-youngs-office-helps-record-number-of-hoosiers-in-2023/ | Senator Young’s Office Helps Record Number of Hoosiers in 2023 | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.) and his staff have helped 3,763 constituents resolve cases before federal agencies this year, a 20 percent increase over the number assisted in 2022. The constituent service work resulted in more than $20 million being returned to Hoosier taxpayers. Since joining the Senate in 2017, Senator Young has helped 14,438 Hoosiers recover approximately $87 million from federal agencies. This year, the Young office saw a surge in passport cases as a result of a large backlog at the Department of State that caused travel worries for hundreds of Hoosier families. In 2023, Senator Young’s office helped process 1,076 passports. The vast majority of the money recovered this year and returned to Hoosiers came from IRS cases. Senator Young helped Hoosiers recover nearly $17.4 million owed to them by the IRS. An additional $2.6 million was recovered from Social Security and VA claims. “Helping Hoosiers navigate federal red tape has always been a top priority for me and our team,” Senator Young said. “We take every call that comes in seriously, and our team is committed to helping Hoosiers resolve issues involving federal agencies.” Senator Young’s office also helped eleven families complete international adoptions and aided 26 family groups still stranded in Afghanistan following U.S. withdrawal in 2021. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-presses-treasury-on-foreign-terrorist-organizations-use-of-crypto-financing | Capito Presses Treasury on Foreign Terrorist Organizations’ use of Crypto Financing | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson regarding reports of designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) financing terrorist activities with crypto assets. Specifically, Senator Capito’s letter asks the Treasury to make relevant information regarding the scope of digital asset financing used by FTOs available to Congress, and what steps the department can make to address this illicit activity. “On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a shocking and unthinkable terror attack on Israel. As the world, the American people, and Congress began to try and understand how the attacks happened, the focal point has become how FTOs receive funding,” Senator Capito wrote. “While I know that the use of digital assets is only one of many illicit funding sources for FTOs, the ambiguity and lack of regulation regarding how cryptocurrency changes hands raises serious concerns that must be addressed,” Senator Capito continued. Full text of the letter can be found hereor below: Dear Secretary Nelson, I write to join a growing number of Congressional colleagues deeply concerned about reports of designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) financing terrorist activities with crypto assets. On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a shocking and unthinkable terror attack on Israel. As the world, the American people, and Congress have begun to try and understand how the attacks happened, the focal point has become how FTOs receive funding. The attack on Israel, carried out by U.S.-designated FTOs Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah killed more than 1,200 people, including Americans, and reportedly was funded at least in part by crypto assets raised between August 2021 and June 2023. U.S. financial regulators, including the Commodity Futures Trade Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice raised concerns about Hamas’s cryptocurrency-based terrorism… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-announces-54-million-for-i-79-chaplin-hill-gateway-project | ICYMI: Capito Announces $54 Million for I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced $54,320,000 for the Chaplin Hill Gateway Project, which includes construction of bridges, interchanges, and pedestrian and bicycle connections. The funding is through the Mega Grant Program, an infrastructure funding program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Ranking Member Capito wrote a letter of support for the project to the U.S. Department of Transportation in August. In March, Ranking Member Capito announced $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding to support repairs and rehabilitation for I-79 Exit 155. “The funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver for West Virginia and announcements like this one are the reason I fought for the final bill. The Chaplin Hill Gateway Project will help improve traffic, increase safety, and upgrade core transportation infrastructure in Monongalia County. For all those who live and work in the area, as well as those traveling through, this funding will make a transformational difference and I’m excited for this project to move forward,” Ranking Member Capito said. PROJECT DETAILS: The project has multiple components including replacing I-79 bridges over Chaplin Hill Road, reconstructing exit 155 interchange, WB I-79 flyover reconstruction, and a pedestrian and bicycle connection between the Star City bridge and the regional rail-to-trail network. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-sen-cramer-colleagues-raise-concerns-over-the-basel-iii-endgame-proposal | Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over the Basel III Endgame Proposal | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined his colleagues in a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Vice Chair Michael Barr, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu, expressing concerns over the impacts of proposed capital requirements for mortgage loans. The mortgage capital requirements in the Basel III Endgame proposal would increase borrowing costs and hinder families from achieving homeownership. The senators called on regulators to adopt the Endgame mortgage capital requirements based on loan-to-value ratio, drop the 20% surcharge imposed by the proposal, restore appropriate credit for private mortgage insurance, and reconsider the impact of the operational risk component on mortgage securitization markets for agency and non-agency borrowers. “The U.S. bank regulators played a central role in the development of these requirements through multiple administrations. The Endgame mortgage capital requirements appropriately provide a more granular treatment of mortgage credit risk exposures that are empirically derived and defensible, whereas, your proposal does the opposite,” the senators wrote. The letter notes the proposal does not adopt the Endgame mortgage capital requirements, and instead contemplates adding a significant surcharge to these requirements. “We strongly encourage you to carefully consider all of these recommendations, along with the various stakeholder comments you receive with an eye to maintaining a deep, liquid, and competitive market for mortgages, in which banks can prudently participate in helping American homeowners achieve the dream of sustainable homeownership,” the senators concluded. The letter was led by U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Additional cosigners include U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), JD Vance (R-OH), Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL), Michael Rounds (R-SD), and Mike Crapo (R-ID). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-calls-for-immediate-release-of-jimmy-lai-as-chinese-communist-party-begins-trial | Sen. Cruz Calls for Immediate Release of Jimmy Lai as Chinese Communist Party Begins Trial | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today called for the release of Jimmy Lai, a dissident and the founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, who is being unjustly detained by the Chinese Communist Party and subjected to an illegitimate trial without his choice of legal representation. Lai has spent over 1,000 days in solitary confinement in a maximum-security prison in Hong Kong. Lai’s trial began today under unprecedented security and coercive measures. Sen. Cruz said, “The Chinese Communist Party should immediately release Jimmy Lai. He should never have been detained and there is no excuse left to extend his time in prison. He should be released, returned to his family, and allowed to travel.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-condemns-biden-administration-closing-eagle-pass-bridge-for-second-time | Sen. Cruz Condemns Biden Administration Closing Eagle Pass Bridge for Second Time | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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) released the following statement after the Biden administration’s Customs and Border Protections (CBP) Office of Field Operations closed vehicle processing at Bridge 1 and the international railway crossing bridge in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas in order to accommodate illegal aliens illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border. This is the second time the bridge has been closed for this reason in 2023. “The Biden administration has announced CBP will issue yet another closure of two Texas-Mexico rail bridges, which will stop critical goods like farmers' grain and other consumer goods from flowing between our countries. President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas's failed immigration policies must not stand in the way of commerce. We frankly need to increase the flow of commercial traffic between the U.S. and Mexico, and I have been leading the fight in Congress to remove unnecessary barriers and build new international bridges. Instead, this administration is prioritizing the processing of illegal aliens and won't even staff the bridges we already have. We need legal commerce, not illegal immigration. Time to prioritize American families and keep the bridges open!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=228CDC6B-2BDE-4CD5-AE13-1A126595C175 | Fischer to Mayorkas: Your Border Negligence Caused an Economic Crisis | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | fischer | https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | Demands Action to Reopen Railways, Protect Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Armed Services Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas criticizing the closure of the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. In her letter, Senator Fischer said the closure would hurt agriculture producers across the United States, and demanded the administration enact policies to curb the record levels of migration at the U.S. southern border. “The border crisis is not new. Since President Biden took office, CBP personnel have encountered over 6.6 million migrants – not counting additional millions of got-aways… Your office had an opportunity to implement policies that would stem the flow of illegal migration to prevent these suspensions from reoccurring. Instead, you failed to act and placed a heavier burden on American businesses and industries,” wrote Senator Fischer. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/2023/12/lee-fires-back-at-biden-gun-export-restrictions-with-new-bill | Lee Fires Back at Biden Gun Export Restrictions with New Bill | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | mikelee | https://www.lee.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Steve Daines (R-MT), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Rick Scott (R-FL), introduced the Protect American Gun Exporter Act. This bill comes in response to the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) recent 90-day pause on the issuance of new export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and component parts to non-governmental end users in most foreign countries. On October 27, 2023, without prior consultation with industry stakeholders, the BIS enacted a sweeping and unprecedented pause on export licenses—a move that Senator Lee and co-sponsors argue was unnecessary and legally questionable. This legislative action underscores the urgency to address the repercussions of the BIS’s decision, which could potentially cost the industry upwards of $90 million. The extensive economic impact threatens not only the financial stability of gun manufacturers but also the jobs of countless Americans reliant on this sector. “The arbitrary halt of firearm export licenses by the Biden administration lacks both justification and necessity," said Sen. Lee. "The Protect American Gun Exporter Act guards our manufacturers against capricious policy shifts that unfairly target livelihoods simply because of industry affiliation.” “Restricting the lawful export of firearms and related components is just another tactic to hamstring the American firearms industry,” said Sen. Thune. “I’m proud to support this legislation that would protect U.S. jobs and weaken illicit arms dealers.” “This administration has proved it will stop at nothing to erode the rights of people in Wyoming to keep and bear arms,” said Sen. Lummis. “This arbitrary pause is the latest example of the Biden administration’s gun-grabbing policies that seek to undermine the people of Wyoming’s constitutional rights and attack gun manufacturers. As a proud defender of our Second Amendment, I am partnering with Senator Lee to protect law-abiding citizens’ right to bear arms fro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=45285B95-D9A1-48CE-9C3D-9F152E7836CD | Attacks On Freedom Of Navigation Are Direct Challenge To American Leadership | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | mcconnell | https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran-backed terrorism: “The weekend brought even more glaring evidence that Iran and its terrorist proxies feel emboldened to escalate their attacks in the Middle East. In the past two months, the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have repeatedly used lethal force in brazen attacks against both military and commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea. “Just two days ago, the destroyer U.S.S. Carney engaged and destroyed at least 14 terrorist drones. U.S. Navy vessels have thus far succeeded in defending against these attacks. “But the risk of American casualties is growing. Air defense is not perfect. And it doesn’t come cheap – the Navy is having to use expensive interceptors to bring down low-cost suicide drones. “Commercial vessels have been less fortunate. Several ships have been hijacked or struck by drones and anti-ship missiles in recent weeks – including two strikes just today. “This violence represents a grave and immediate economic threat. Iran’s network of terrorists is making an artery that carries nearly 12 percent of global trade essentially inoperable. “In recent days, four of the world’s five largest shipping companies have suspended operations in the Red Sea. The carriers who account for more than half of maritime container traffic are opting to add weeks to transit times and untold extra fuel costs to avoid terrorist attack. And supply chains everywhere are bracing for the effects. “Make no mistake: An undeterred adversary is laying down a direct challenge to American leadership. And the world is watching to see if we rise to meet it the way we’ve met it before in countless times. “Protecting the freedom of navigation is an essential American interest because maritime commerce has been central to our nation’s economy from the very beginning. “The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps waged their first successful expeditionary campaign against the Barbary pirates in o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A4235AD2-19F3-4777-98E2-17B7D7855DAB | McConnell Comments On Border Security Negotiations | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | mcconnell | https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding border security negotiations: “Over the weekend, our colleagues continued to make progress toward an agreement on border security. “I’m especially grateful to Senator Lankford for stewarding Senate Republicans’ efforts to produce meaningful policy changes, fix our broken asylum system, and secure the southern border. “Addressing the border crisis at home is a fundamental part of legislation that will help America meet each of the most glaring national security challenges we face around the world. And there are a number of significant issues our colleagues are still working to resolve. “The effects of years of failed border enforcement are compounded. Border security policy is complex. And our colleagues at the negotiating table are clear-eyed about the fact that getting this agreement right – and producing legislative text – is going to require some time. “Senate Republicans will not make up for others showing up late to the table by waiving our responsibility to carefully negotiate and review any agreement before voting on it. “And I am encouraged by our colleagues’ commitment to keep making steady progress in their negotiations over the coming week and beyond. “America is facing a never-before-seen border crisis. An imperialist thug is trying to redraw the map of Europe. A repressive authoritarian state is preparing to put more of the Indo-Pacific under its control. And the world’s largest state sponsor of terror is showing us it’s as determined as ever to kill American servicemembers and disrupt global commerce. “There is simply no room for falling short, here. We cannot afford to get this wrong.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=741BE08A-90E3-495E-8DCE-6A6190797183 | Sen. Moran Hosts DOD Leaders in Wichita to Announce Partnership with Novacoast | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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 Defense – hosted leaders from the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Office of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) at Novacoast Headquarters in Wichita to announce a partnership between DOD and Novacoast. Novacoast will support Browser Security Plugin Research through DOT&E to improve cybersecurity across the DOD. This program was made possible through funding Sen. Moran secured in FY2023 appropriations. “Novacoast’s expertise will be a tremendous asset to the Pentagon as they work to fortify cybersecurity across the military through this partnership,” said Sen. Moran. “A recent newcomer to Wichita, Novacoast is utilizing the talented workforce in Wichita to support our national security while bringing new cybersecurity jobs to the region.” “I would like to personally thank Senator Moran for his support in making the new partnership between Novacoast and DOT&E possible,” said Paul Anderson, CEO of Novacoast. “This partnership will enable Novacoast to bring our expertise and knowledge in cybersecurity to bolster our nation's security posture. This is incredibly valuable to help keep our nation secure and it would not be possible without the tireless efforts of Senator Moran.” Novacoast opened a Security Operations Center in downtown Wichita in 2022 and later moved its headquarters from Santa Barbara, California, to Wichita. Sen. Moran and Novacoast CEO Paul Anderson host DOT&E Program Manager Steve Gates at Novacoast Headquarters in Wichita. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-hickenlooper-legislation-to-expand-peer-to-peer-mental-health-programs-passes-help-committee | Murkowski, Hickenlooper Legislation to Expand Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Programs Passes HELP Committee | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | Provisions from senators’ bipartisan bill included in SUPPORT Act Reauthorization A negotiated version of U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and John Hickenlooper’s bipartisan Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act passed out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee as a provision within the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. More and more studies have highlighted the impact that peer-to-peer programs have in addressing mental health in youth. In Alaska, schools and health organizations have been proactive in creating partnerships to get mental health supports in schools, and this bill provides necessary investments for school districts to incorporate peer-to-peer mental health support programs for middle and high school students. The SUPPORT Act, originally passed in 2018 to help combat the opioid crisis, funds prevention, treatment, and recovery services for Americans with substance use disorders and mental illness. These critical programs need to be reauthorized by Congress this year. “It’s important we look to every option possible as we work to address the youth mental health crisis that impacts young people in Alaska and nationwide, including meeting kids where they are. Incorporating peer-to-peer mental health support programs in schools helps reduce access challenges for students and works to address the mental health crisis currently facing our youth. I’m proud to join Senator Hickenlooper on this effort,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “Colorado’s on the frontline of the youth mental health crisis,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “Peer-to-peer mental health programs help break the stigma around mental health care and connect students to the resources they need.” The senators’ original Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act would help school districts facilitate peer-to-peer mental health programs in middle and high schools. Provisions of the legislation passed as part of the reauthorization of th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rounds-thune-and-johnson-urge-interior-secretary-to-address-public-safety-crisis-on-reservations | Rounds, Thune and Johnson Urge Interior Secretary to Address Public Safety Crisis on Reservations | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | Mike Rounds | R000605 | www.rounds.senate.gov | rounds | https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) and Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland urging the Department of Interior to immediately address the public safety crisis and lack of law enforcement resources on reservations in South Dakota. This action follows a June 2023 letter requesting additional support for tribal law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the delegation asked Secretary Haaland to coordinate with the Department of Justice and other relevant federal partners to provide additional resources to tribal law enforcement agencies and consult with individual tribal leaders to find immediate solutions. “We write to you to follow up on our June 12, 2023, letter and to again report to you that the shortage of law enforcement personnel in South Dakota tribal communities continues to present a significant threat to public safety,” wrote the delegation. “Since the writing of our last letter, tribal law enforcement leaders have reported an increase in violent and drug-related crime. It is critical the Department of the Interior consider the severity of the current situation.” “The current situation presents a serious threat not only to tribal police officers, but also to all law-abiding citizens in reservation communities,” the delegation continued. “In the last several months, at least three tribal governments in the state of South Dakota have declared a state of emergency in response to public safety threats. The current situation is causing other tribal leaders in the state to consider doing the same. In response to the police shortage, some residents of tribal communities have even resorted to establishing citizen patrols to look out for crime.” Read the full text of the letter HERE or below. +++ Dear Secretary Haaland: We write to you to follow up on our June 12, 2023, letter and to again report to you that the shortage of law enforcement personnel in South Dakota tribal communities continues to present a significant … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-sullivan-condemns-anti-semitic-takeover-of-harvard-library | ICYMI: Sullivan Condemns Anti-Semitic Takeover of Harvard Library | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=17 | scraper | WASHINGTON—In an opinion published on Saturday in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) describes his confrontation with anti-Israel protesters during a visit to his alma mater, Harvard University. Sen. Sullivan encountered the hostile protesters while inside Harvard’s Widener reading room. “Imagine if you were an 18-year-old Jewish or Israeli student, or even a pro-Israel Catholic like me, and you wanted to study for your chemistry final in the Widener Reading Room on a Sunday morning,” Sen. Sullivan writes in the Wall Street Journal. “Imagine being confronted by this protest, obviously condoned by Harvard’s leadership and commandeered by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, the group behind the notorious statement that holds ‘the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence’ in the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack. “Would you feel welcome in Harvard’s most famous library? Would you feel rattled, intimidated, and harassed by the anti-Israel banner screaming ‘Stop the Genocide in Gaza’? As Jason Riley has written, ‘If accusing Israel of genocide isn’t defamation of Jewish people, I don’t know what is.’ If you were that 18-year-old student, would you believe the vacuous statement recently put out by the Harvard Corp., after it decided not to fire Ms. Gay, that ‘disruptions of the classroom experience will not be tolerated’?” Senator Sullivan says he plans to work with a bipartisan group of his colleagues in Congress “to save these important and once-respected institutions from themselves and their weak leaders who have lost their moral compasses.” * * * * * Opinion: An Antisemitic Occupation of Harvard’s Widener Library Claudine Gay promised to prevent ‘disruptions of the classroom experience.’ How’s that working out? By: U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan December 16, 2023 I was in Boston last weekend for the Army-Navy game. The day after the game, five days after Harvard President Claudine Gay’s disastrous testimony before Congress, I decided to walk the campus to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/tillis-colleagues-reignite-effort-to-improve-reporting-attacks-on-law-enforcement | Tillis, Colleagues Reignite Effort to Improve Reporting Attacks on Law Enforcement | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation to enhance information-gathering on attacks targeting law enforcement. The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act would help fill identified gaps in reporting requirements for ambush-attacks against law enforcement officers by increasing our understanding of these crimes and how they arise. “Attacks on our law enforcement officers are abhorrent and we must get a clear picture on when they occur,” said Senator Tillis. “I’m proud to co-introduce this bipartisan legislation so we can improve reporting and continue supporting the men and women in blue to prevent these disgusting acts.” Background: Tragically, 60 police officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2022. Nearly 30 percent of police officer killings were the result of an unprovoked attack or ambush. While the government collects basic information on these attacks, such as when the attack occurred and what types of weapons were used, more information is needed to help law enforcement officers prepare for, identify, and prevent future anti-police activity. The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act would: Increase the categories of information that can be voluntarily reported regarding anti-police attacks, including the intention and coordination of perpetrators; Direct the Justice Department to explore adding escalatory aggression to its reports; Shed light on the mental health and stress-related impacts of aggressive activity or trauma on law enforcement; and Explore the availability and extent to which mental health resources for officers are used. The bill is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Association of Police Officers, Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and Major Counties Sheriffs of America. Full text of the bill is available HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2023/12/senator-wicker-statement-on-creation-of-operation-prosperity-guardian | Senator Wicker Statement on Creation of “Operation Prosperity Guardian” | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | MS | Roger F. Wicker | W000437 | www.wicker.senate.gov | wicker | https://www.wicker.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s decision to launch “Operation Prosperity Guardian” in an effort to counter continued Houthi aggression on international commerce and the United States Navy in the Red Sea: “How much longer can we tolerate these attacks without a proper response? What exactly would a task force accomplish? Until the Biden administration takes clear steps toward restoring deterrence, nothing will change in the Red Sea,” Senator Wicker said. “The continuing threat posed to American sailors and freedom of navigation could soon lead to a catastrophe unless the Biden administration acts with the resolve that it has so far sorely lacked. We cannot let terrorists dictate the flow of global trade in the world’s largest shipping lane.” “I call on the Biden administration to give our regional commanders the freedom of action they require to ensure that continued Houthi aggression stops once and for all.” KEY FACTS: Several international shipping firms, including British Petroleum, Maersk, MSC, CMA, CGM Group, and Hapag-Lloyd, have halted all routes through the Red Sea because of recent attacks on commercial vessels. Over the weekend, USS Carney shot down another 14 projectiles launched by the Houthis, bringing the total intercepted by the one guided-missile destroyer to 36. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/sen-johnson-joins-colleagues-in-calling-for-a-meeting-of-the-conference-to-discuss-border-security-negotiations | Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Calling for a Meeting of the Conference to Discuss Border Security Negotiations | 2023-12-17 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 14 of his Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of January 8, 2024 to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security. Sen. Johnson was joined on this letter by Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The full text of the letter can be found here and below. December 17, 2023 The Honorable John Barrasso Chairman Senate Republican Conference Dear Senator Barrasso: We write to request that you call a meeting of the Conference to discuss Senate negotiations on securing the border. Rushed and secret negotiations with Democrats who want an open border and who caused the current crisis will not secure the border. The American public deserves an open and transparent process which cannot occur until the House returns the week of January 8, 2024. Accordingly, we request this Conference be held the week of January 8th, but not before. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/sen-johnson-releases-statement-on-letter-calling-for-gop-conference-meeting-to-discuss-border-security-negotiations | Sen. Johnson Releases Statement on Letter Calling for GOP Conference Meeting to Discuss Border Security Negotiations | 2023-12-17 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the letter sent today by 15 Senate Republicans to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of January 8, 2024 to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security. “Earlier today, I joined 14 Republican Senate colleagues in releasing our letter calling for a meeting of the Senate Republican Conference to discuss the negotiations with the White House and Senate Democrats regarding securing our border. “The crisis at the southwest border is unlike anything we’ve experienced in American history. The massive flood of illegal migration is an order of magnitude larger than the ‘humanitarian crisis’ President Obama sparked when he abused ‘prosecutorial discretion’ and granted Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in 2012. In 2019, Obama’s Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, stated that 1,000 apprehensions per day ‘overwhelm[ed] the system.’ We recently experienced over 12,000 ‘encounters’ in a single day, and it has become common for encounters to exceed 10,000 per day. “Of the more than 6 million migrants who have entered and stayed since President Biden took office and opened the border, approximately 1.7 million have been what CBP calls ‘known gotaways.’ That’s a misnomer, because we have no idea who these people are or where they went — we just detected them illegally crossing our porous border. With FBI Director Wray confirming that terror threats to our nation are at an all-time high, particularly from Foreign Terrorist Organizations, Biden’s open border represents a clear and present danger to America. “Unfortunately, President Biden and his Democrat allies in Congress WANT an open border. Biden came into office with the border largely secured, and then immediately reversed all the policies that had successfully stemmed the flow of illegal migrants. The fact that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-north-dakotas-dapl-lawsuit-against-feds-ordered-to-proceed | Sen. Cramer: North Dakota’s DAPL Lawsuit Against Feds Ordered to Proceed | 2023-12-16 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – This week, U.S. District Judge Daniel M. Traynor issued an order stating the federal government will have to face North Dakota's claims at trial for $38 million in emergency response costs after protestors attempted to block the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project in 2016 and 2017. Judge Traynor again ruled the federal government owed a “duty of care” to North Dakota. North Dakota filed a lawsuit in 2019 against the federal government, seeking damages for emergency response costs and argued the Obama administration failed to control protests after allowing protestors to unlawfully “set up shop” on federal land. Additionally, the lawsuit claims the federal government violated a “nondiscretionary duty by failing to follow its mandatory special use permitting process.” "Judge Traynor’s ruling is further confirmation of what North Dakotans have known all along: the federal government should be held responsible for inviting and harboring DAPL protestors and the millions of dollars of damage they caused,” U.S. Senator Cramer (R-ND) said. “These reckless, uncontrolled protesters have no respect for the rule of law, and there must be accountability. It is only right the government compensate North Dakota for the destruction it caused to our citizens.” According to the order, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated it issued a permit and sent a letter informing an official from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe it had established a free speech zone which allowed protesters to gather. However, the process was abandoned, and a permit was never issued. In his order, Judge Traynor stated while the Court has determined as a matter of law the governing duty owed by the U.S. to North Dakota, “resolution of the question of duty is wrapped up in the foreseeability of harm question, which is inherently factual in nature to be resolved at trial.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=A13EA98D-F1B9-45A2-9692-12752539547F | Fischer Statement on the Passing of Scott Lautenbaugh | 2023-12-16 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | fischer | https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | LINCOLN, Neb. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today after learning of the passing of former Nebraska State Senator Scott Lautenbaugh: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague Scott Lautenbaugh this morning. Scott was a valuable member of the Legislature and of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee. I enjoyed working with him on the infrastructure needs of Nebraska. He helped build a stronger Nebraska and was always guided by his conservative values.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-judges-order-ensuring-north-dakotas-dapl-protest-damages-lawsuit-can-proceed | Hoeven Statement on Judge’s Order Ensuring North Dakota’s DAPL Protest Damages Lawsuit Can Proceed | 2023-12-16 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven Statement on Judge’s Order Ensuring North Dakota’s DAPL Protest Damages Lawsuit Can Proceed BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after U.S. Federal Judge Daniel Traynor issued an order rejecting the federal government’s motion for summary judgement in North Dakota’s lawsuit claiming damages from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. The state is seeking $38 million to cover its emergency response costs resulting from the federal government negligence during the protests. This comes in addition to the $10 million that Hoeven secured in 2017 as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to help reimburse the state. “The federal government’s refusal to enforce the law and properly police illegal activity occurring on federal lands during the DAPL protests resulted in significant costs to the state, above and beyond the $10 million that we secured to reimburse these expenses,” said Hoeven. “We appreciate Judge Traynor’s continued insistence that the lawsuit be allowed to proceed, helping to ensure accountability for federal officials who neglected their responsibilities during these protests.” Hoeven has been working to provide certainty for DAPL’s operations, which are critical to North Dakota and the Three Affiliated Tribes’ energy industry. The senator has repeatedly pressed U.S. Army Corps officials to complete the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process as quickly as possible, with the draft EIS having been issued in September. Hoeven also worked to ensure DAPL’s continued operation while the Corps completes the court-ordered review. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-working-to-keep-the-farm-in-the-farm-bill-outlines-key-agriculture-priorities-at-farmers-union-annual-meeting | Hoeven Working to Keep The Farm in the Farm Bill, Outlines Key Agriculture Priorities at Farmers Union Annual Meeting | 2023-12-16 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven Working to Keep The Farm in the Farm Bill, Outlines Key Agriculture Priorities at Farmers Union Annual Meeting BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota Farmers Union annual meeting, where he outlined key priorities that he is working to include in the next Farm Bill. As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has been gathering input from North Dakota producers and working to secure enhancements for the nation’s farm policy, including: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, the primary risk management tool for many producers. Improving the affordability of higher levels of coverage will better enable producers to weather natural disasters and reduce the need for ad-hoc disaster assistance. Ensuring adequate access to credit by passing his legislation to modernize Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan limits as part of the Farm Bill. Updating and improving the counter-cyclical safety net, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. Strengthening livestock disaster programs, including the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) and the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP). Hoeven is sponsoring legislation, which he is working to include in the Farm Bill, to better align coverage between LFP and ELAP and make these improvements permanent. Make sure programs are voluntary and farmer-friendly, instead of one-size-fits-all, to reduce the regulatory burden on producers. “As we continue to negotiate our nation’s agriculture policy, my top priority is keeping the farm in the Farm Bill,” said Hoeven. “In the meantime, we’ve provided stability and predictability for our producers by passing a year-long extension of the current Farm Bill. That gives us time to ensure we pass the strongest bill possible, making needed improvements to crop insurance, the counter-cyclical safety net, loan programs and livestock … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-54-million-for-i-79-chaplin-hill-gateway-project | Capito Announces $54 Million for I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | 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.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced $54,320,000 for the Chaplin Hill Gateway Project, which includes construction of bridges, interchanges, and pedestrian and bicycle connections. The funding is through the Mega Grant Program, an infrastructure funding program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Capito wrote a letter of support for the project to the U.S. Department of Transportation in August. “The funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver for West Virginia and announcements like this one are the reason I fought for the final bill. The Chaplin Hill Gateway Project will help improve traffic, increase safety, and upgrade core transportation infrastructure in Monongalia County. For all those who live and work in the area, as well as those traveling through, this funding will make a transformational difference and I’m excited for this project to move forward,” Ranking Member Capito said. Project Details: The project has multiple components including replacing I-79 bridges over Chaplin Hill Road, reconstructing exit 155 interchange, WB I-79 flyover reconstruction, and a pedestrian and bicycle connection between the Star City bridge and the regional rail-to-trail network. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-resources-to-help-address-kanawha-county-flood-damage | Capito Announces Resources to Help Address Kanawha County Flood Damage | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support roadway construction efforts near Coonskin Park in Charleston, W.Va. and Big Bend Golf Course in Tornado, W.Va. following severe floods in May of 2021. “Flooding across Kanawha County in 2021 seriously damaged roadways West Virginians rely on near Coonskin Park and Big Bend Golf Course. I was proud to work with our state and federal partners at FEMA to secure resources that will support repair and construction efforts to strengthen this infrastructure. This funding is another step to help ensure our roadways are more resilient and I am happy to see these resources reach Kanawha County,” Senator Capito said. Individual award details listed below: $1,255,797 in FEMA funding to Kanawha County, W.Va. – Funding will be used to help repair the roadway and embankment at two sites on Elk River Road near Coonskin Park and two sites near Big Bend Golf Course after the areas were severely damaged by floods in May 2021 under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-introduce-resolution-condemning-hamass-use-of-sexual-violence-during-october-7th-terrorist-attack-on-israel | Capito, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Hamas’s Use of Sexual Violence During October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of 21 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning Hamas for using sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war against Israel during the October 7th terrorist attack. The resolution was led by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.). “There is absolutely no justification to ever weaponize rape and sexual violence as a legitimate form of war and I condemn these despicable acts committed by Hamas in the strongest possible terms. I am disappointed to see some of the inadequate reactions of women’s rights organizations in the wake of these crimes, but I will always speak out against these appalling events and support women around the world,” Senator Capito said. “These terrorist attacks targeting innocent women were unconscionable in every possible way and I support Israel in its mission to dismantle Hamas and to ensure crimes like these never happen again to any woman or girl.” Full text of the resolution can be found here. Senator Capito has long championed the rights of women and girls to live free of violence. She helped author the Women, Peace and Security Act, which was signed into law in 2017 and ensures women’s leadership roles in conflict resolution and peace negotiations. Additionally, Senator Capito is a strong supporter of Israel, swiftly condemning Hamas on October 7 and calling for enduring support for Israel. She also joined letters calling for the release of the American hostages in Gaza. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-secures-support-for-a-variety-of-west-virginia-projects | Capito Secures Support for a Variety of West Virginia Projects | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Transportation (DOT), Agriculture (USDA), as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to support economic development, infrastructure improvement, public health, and environmental cleanup initiatives in West Virginia. HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced resources from HHS to improve maternal and child health services, enhance health center clusters, and to upgrade public health infrastructure in West Virginia. “I am proud to secure resources that will help mothers and children receive the care they need, bolster our public health infrastructure, and improve our state’s preparation for potential public health emergencies in the future. As Ranking Member of the Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, I will always advocate for the health care support that West Virginia needs,” Ranking Member Capito said. EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, also secured funding from the EPA through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to help West Virginia University (WVU) support local Brownfields cleanup projects across the state. “We continue to see success stories in West Virginia communities thanks to the Brownfields program,” Ranking Member Capito said. “The funding announced today from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will support WVU’s efforts in helping assess, clean up, and redevelop former industrial sites across our state.” USDA FUNDING: Senator Capito also secured resources from the USDA’s Rural Development Program to provide low-income housing rehabilitation and to improve healthy food processing and storage in West Virginia. “Making sure our rural communities in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
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