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| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-2017-town-forum-schedule | Visclosky Announces 2017 Town Forum Schedule | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced the following 2017 schedule for Town Forums that will be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District. Saturday – January 7, 2017 10:00 a.m. Lake Station City Hall 1969 Central Avenue Lake Station, Indiana 46405 12:00 p.m. Portage Public Library 2665 Irving Street Portage, Indiana 46368 2:00 p.m. Valparaiso Public Library 103 Jefferson Street Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 4:00 p.m. Chesterton Town Hall 726 Broadway Chesterton, Indiana 46304 6:00 p.m. Michigan City – City Hall – Council Chambers 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Sunday – January 8, 2017 12:00 p.m. Wicker Park Social Center 2215 Ridge Road Highland, Indiana 46322 2:00 p.m. Purdue University Northwest – Student Union Library Building – Room with a View 2200 169th Street Hammond, Indiana 46323 4:00 p.m. St. John Township Community Center 1515 West Lincoln Highway Schererville, Indiana 46375 6:00 p.m. Crown Point Civic Center 101 South East Street Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Monday – January 9, 2017 10:00 a.m. East Chicago City Hall – Council Chambers 4525 Indianapolis Boulevard East Chicago, Indiana 46312 12:00 p.m. Gary YWCA 150 West 15th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46407 2:00 p.m. Lake County Public Library 1919 West 81st Avenue Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Please note that all times listed are Central Standard Time. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-welcomes-new-sanctions-against-russia-reiterates-call-for-bipartisan-senate-select-committee-to-investigate-russian-hacking-and-interference-in-us-elections | Donnelly Welcomes New Sanctions Against Russia, Reiterates Call for Bipartisan Senate Select Committee to Investigate Russian Hacking and Interference in U.S. Elections | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Welcomes New Sanctions Against Russia, Reiterates Call for Bipartisan Senate Select Committee to Investigate Russian Hacking and Interference in U.S. Elections Thursday, December 29, 2016 Granger, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today welcomed the Obama Administration’s announcement that it is imposing expanded sanctions against Russian entities and individuals and he again called on the Senate to establish a Senate select committee to undertake a thorough, bipartisan investigation into Russia’s hacking and interference in U.S. elections. Donnelly previously called for a bipartisan investigation earlier this month. Donnelly said, “The sanctions being imposed against Russia are a welcome first step in responding to Russia’s unacceptable interference in our elections. I still believe we should establish a bipartisan Senate select committee to investigate Russia’s actions and determine how to prevent similar attempts in the future. Until that happens, I will work with Senator McCain, Senator Reed, and my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee to get the American people the answers they deserve.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnellys-legislation-in-national-defense-authorization-act | Donnelly's legislation in National Defense Authorization Act | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly's legislation in National Defense Authorization Act By: Brian Francisco Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Legislation introduced by Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., was included in the National Defense Authorization Act signed last week by President Barack Obama. Donnelly's provision allows the Department of Defense to establish a pilot program to expand the availability of physician assistants to provide mental health care evaluations and services for members of the military and their families. It was the fourth provision of Donnelly's Servicemember and Veteran Mental Health Care Package to be signed into law since 2014. The others require yearly mental health assessments for all military service personnel; create a special designation for private-sector mental health providers that demonstrate a strong knowledge of military culture and mental health issues; and require Defense Department primary care and mental health care providers to receive training on suicide risk recognition and management. Obama also recently signed a military veterans bill introduced by Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-2nd. The Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016 will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish comprehensive standards for providers of automobile adaptive equipment, including wheelchair lifts and reduced-effort steering and braking systems. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/trump-leans-on-carrier-to-keep-2000-us-jobs-from-moving-to-mexico | Trump Leans on Carrier to Keep 2,000 U.S. Jobs From Moving to Mexico | 2016-12-25 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Trump Leans on Carrier to Keep 2,000 U.S. Jobs From Moving to Mexico By: Nelson Schwartz Friday, November 25, 2016 The value of the bully pulpit of the president of the United States can’t be measured on a corporate spreadsheet or the Excel file of a Wall Street analyst. But as President-elect Donald J. Trump tries to stop Carrier from moving more than 2,000 jobs to Mexico, the company is learning that the pulpit can be powerful indeed. Carrier, in the middle of negotiations with the incoming administration, may end up keeping some of the jobs in Indiana. In exchange, the incoming administration could ease up on regulation for businesses and cool campaign rhetoric on imposing tariffs. Officials familiar with the situation, who insisted on anonymity because talks were still underway, described the discussion on Friday as a two-way negotiation, with both sides seeking a compromise. Carrier and its corporate parent, United Technologies, confirmed on Thursday that executives were in discussions about the fate of two factories in Indiana scheduled to shut down, not long after Mr. Trump posted on Twitter that he was “working hard, even on Thanksgiving,” to get Carrier to stay. “Making progress,” he added, in all capital letters. For both Mr. Trump and the company, the stakes are huge. His promise to reverse trade deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement, or Nafta, and bring back manufacturing jobs to the United States was critical in taking the Rust Belt out of the Democratic column and winning the White House. “Trump cannot afford to back down on this one,” said Robert Dilenschneider, a veteran public relations executive who advises companies and chief executives on strategic communications. “He prides himself on the art o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnelly-congress-must-pass-necessary-emergency-funding-to-address-opioid-abuse-and-heroin-use-epidemics | Donnelly: Congress Must Pass Necessary, Emergency Funding To Address Opioid Abuse And Heroin Use Epidemics | 2016-12-24 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: Congress Must Pass Necessary, Emergency Funding To Address Opioid Abuse And Heroin Use Epidemics Thursday, November 24, 2016 (GRANGER) - U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is calling for the Senate to pass necessary, emergency funding to address the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics before the end of the year. Donnelly and Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeanne Shaheen, and Edward J. Markey sent a letter to Senate leadership late yesterday, pushing for passage of funding through the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act that is expected to be considered for passage in the coming weeks. Donnelly helped the Senate pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which became law in July, to combat the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. While CARA is an important step, Donnelly repeatedly has said it's necessary to fund programs and initiatives to address this public health crisis -- and to date, Congress has not provided sufficient funding to implement this new law. Donnelly and the Senators said, in part, "Substance use, misuse, and use disorders are national problems that continue to cripple our communities. Our law enforcement, health care system, families, and states simply cannot tackle the problem alone and without necessary resources. As the end of the year fast approaches, it is past time for Republicans and Democrats to come together to provide emergency funding and increase investments in prevention and treatment services for opioid use, misuse, and use disorders...We urge you to act immediately to ensure that Congress fulfills its commitment to the American people by providing adequate resources to help quell this epidemic." Several of Donnelly's bipartisan provisions became law in 2016 as part of CARA. His provisions were adopted from his bipartisan legislation to update best prescribing practices for pain… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnellys-final-care-package-provision-signed-into-law | Donnelly’s Final “Care Package” Provision Signed Into Law | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly’s Final “Care Package” Provision Signed Into Law Marks the Senator’s fourth major military mental health law in four years Friday, December 23, 2016 Granger, Ind. — The final piece of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s “Servicemember and Veteran Mental Health Care Package” (“Care Package”) was signed into law today as part of the bipartisan national defense bill. This marks the fourth military mental health reform effort Donnelly has gotten passed and enacted in his four years in the U.S. Senate. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in part in a video message, “I’m proud to announce that, President Obama has signed into law the third and final piece of my ‘Care Package’ as part of the national defense bill. This legislation allows the military to expand the availability of physician assistants to provide mental health care at home and in the field.” To see Senator Donnelly’s video message about his final “Care Package” provision, click the image above or click here. Donnelly’s bill that became law today as part of the national defense bill is his Frontline Mental Health Provider Training Act. Given the shortage of mental health care providers, Donnelly’s provision allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a pilot program to expand the availability of Physician Assistants (PAs) to provide mental health care evaluations and services for servicemembers and military families. Donnelly has worked effectively and tirelessly over the past four years to find commonsense, bipartisan solutions to combat military suicide and strengthen military mental health care. He has already had three military mental health provisions signed into law: In 2014, Donnelly’s bipartisan Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act was signed into law. Named for Hoosier Jacob Sexton, a National Guardsman who took his life in 2009, the law, for the first time, requires an annual mental health assessment for all servicemembers including Active, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-carson-calls-on-president-elect-trump-to-address-homegrown | Congressman Carson Calls on President-Elect Trump to Address Homegrown Extremism | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) sent a letter to President-Elect Trump, along with Democratic Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, calling for the continuation of community engagement programs to stop homegrown extremism. The letter asks the new administration to build on existing programs, often referred to as Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), in order to foster trust and grow partnerships in communities impacted by terrorism. It warns against a narrow focus on threats posed by ISIL and al Qaeda, at the expense of right wing, anarchist, religious, racial, and eco-extremists. It cautions against any attempt to combine engagement programs with intelligence collection, which would spur mistrust and eliminate the gains made during the Obama Administration. Finally, the letter raises concerns of the Muslim American community about profiling and surveillance and asks for consideration of the contributions Muslims make to the federal government. “Throughout his recent campaign, President-Elect Trump raised a number of concerns about domestic threats facing our country. Along with many of my colleagues, I raised serious questions about his characterizations of Muslim Americans and foreigners in general as dangerous and untrustworthy. Despite these concerns, it is critical for us to acknowledge that threats to our homeland are serious and countering them will require strong support from Congress. Developing a robust program to address homegrown extremism in all its forms should be a non-partisan priority. This letter is intended to lay out a framework for the future of community engagement programs. The new Administration must look beyond its past rhetoric and recognize American communities as patriotic partners rather than targets for suspicion. If our new President can develop programs that protect civil rights and privacy while defending against terrorism, I stand ready to work with him.” The text of the signed letter can be seen here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carson-calls-president-elect-trump-address-homegrown-extremism | Congressman Carson Calls on President-Elect Trump to Address Homegrown Extremism | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman AndréCarson (D-IN) sent a letter to President-Elect Trump, along with Democratic Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, calling for the continuation of community engagement programs to stop homegrown extremism. The letter asks the new administration to build on existing programs, often referred to as Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), in order to foster trust and grow partnerships in communities impacted by terrorism. It warns against a narrow focus on threats posed by ISIL and al Qaeda, at the expense of right wing, anarchist, religious, racial, and eco-extremists. It cautions against any attempt to combine engagement programs with intelligence collection, which would spur mistrust and eliminate the gains made during the Obama Administration. Finally, the letter raises concerns of the Muslim American community about profiling and surveillance and asks for consideration of the contributions Muslims make to the federal government. “Throughout his recent campaign, President-Elect Trump raised a number of concerns about domestic threats facing our country. Along with many of my colleagues, I raised serious questions about his characterizations of Muslim Americans and foreigners in general as dangerous and untrustworthy. Despite these concerns, it is critical for us to acknowledge that threats to our homeland are serious and countering them will require strong support from Congress. Developing a robust program to address homegrown extremism in all its forms should be a non-partisan priority. This letter is intended to lay out a framework for the future of community engagement programs. The new Administration must look beyond its past rhetoric and recognize American communities as patriotic partners rather than targets for suspicion. If our new President can develop programs that protect civil rights and privacy while defending against terrorism, I stand ready to work with him.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-calls-for-bipartisan-senate-select-committee-to-investigate-russian-hacking-and-interference-in-us-elections | Donnelly Calls for Bipartisan Senate Select Committee to Investigate Russian Hacking and Interference in U.S. Elections | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Calls for Bipartisan Senate Select Committee to Investigate Russian Hacking and Interference in U.S. Elections Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Granger, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today called on the Senate to establish a Senate select committee to undertake a thorough, bipartisan investigation into Russia’s hacking and interference in U.S. elections. Donnelly said, “Foreign interference in American elections is unacceptable and should have serious consequences. As a first step, we should establish a bipartisan Senate select committee to investigate Russia’s actions and determine how to prevent similar attacks in the future against the U.S. electoral system. Until that happens, I will work with Senator McCain, Senator Reed, and my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee to get the American people the answers they deserve.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-remarks-on-the-south-shore-expansion-deis-announcement | Visclosky Remarks on the South Shore Expansion DEIS Announcement | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Below are Congressman Pete Visclosky’s remarks on the announcement of the South Shore expansion Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), as prepared for delivery. I want to thank NICTD, the FTA, the Army Corps of Engineers, Governor Pence, members of the Indiana General Assembly, particularly our Northwest Indiana delegation, and the local communities who have supported this investment in the future of our region and who have made today’s announcement possible. It is an important announcement and a key benchmark to expanding commuter rail in Northwest Indiana. However, there is more work to do. There remain four communities in Lake County that have yet to fully and financially commit to supporting this transformational investment. There is more work to do. There remains the request to the Federal Transit Administration for federal funds that must be prepared to our best ability, filed, and approved. There is more work to do. There are outstanding decisions and requests that must be made to support this expansion as a part of our efforts to establish a coordinated regional transportation system that includes the double tracking of the South Shore line from Gary to Michigan City and a robust bus network. I am proud to be here on a day that acknowledges our ability to make transformational investments when we collaborate and work together with the common purpose to create new jobs for current residents and future generations. But there is more work to do. Not next week or next year or in the next few months. There is more work to do right now. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-supported-effort-to-fight-opioid-abuse-signed-into-law | Donnelly-Supported Effort to Fight Opioid Abuse Signed Into Law | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly-Supported Effort to Fight Opioid Abuse Signed Into Law Senator successfully advocated for funds to help expand prevention and treatment programs Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released a video statement after the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, which Donnelly voted for, was signed into law. The law includes $1 billion over the next two years to help combat the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. Funding will be distributed to states to help them address these drug epidemics. In late November, Donnelly and several colleagues called for the Senate to pass this necessary, emergency funding to address these public health crises before the end of the year. Donnelly said, “I’m pleased to share some good news: I helped pass the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, which is now law, and will help fund prevention and treatment in Indiana and across the country as we try to stem the tide of opioid abuse. This legislation includes much-needed funding for states to help confront this public health crisis. This funding builds on legislation that I helped pass and get signed into law to address the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics.” To see Donnelly’s video statement about the 21st Century Cures Act click the image above or HERE. Over the past three years, as Indiana has been devastated by these public health crises, Donnelly has actively fought for both new efforts to help with prevention, treatment, and recovery and the funding necessary to support those programs. To read more about Donnelly’s efforts, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/senate-passes-coats-donnelly-resolution-honoring-indianas-bicentennial | Senate Passes Coats-Donnelly Resolution Honoring Indiana’s Bicentennial | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Senate Passes Coats-Donnelly Resolution Honoring Indiana’s Bicentennial Monday, December 12, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate recently passed a resolution introduced by Indiana’s U.S. Senators, Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), honoring Indiana’s bicentennial. Both Indiana Senators spoke on the Senate floor about the bicentennial. To watch Donnelly’s speech, click here. To watch Coats’ speech, click here. Text of the resolution follows: Title: Recognizing and commemorating the bicentennial of the State of Indiana. Whereas December 11, 2016, marks the 200th year of the statehood of the State of Indiana, and in honor of the momentous occasion, Hoosiers across the State of Indiana will celebrate the historic past and the prosperous future of the State of Indiana; Whereas, on December 11, 1816, President James Madison signed the Joint Resolution entitled “Resolution for admitting the state of Indiana into the Union”, approved December 11, 1816 (3 Stat. 399), which admitted the State of Indiana as the 19th State of the United States and required that the leaders of the State of Indiana draft a State constitution; Whereas Jonathan Jennings, who spearheaded the effort in Congress to secure Indiana statehood, together with 43 of his peers, drafted the first Indiana State Constitution beneath the shade of a giant elm tree in the city of Corydon, Indiana, during the summer of 1816; Whereas in recognition of his role in Congress and as president of the constitutional convention of the State of Indiana, Jonathan Jennings was appointed the first Governor of the State of Indiana, the giant elm tree was later dubbed the Constitution Elm, and Corydon, Indiana, served as the first capital of the State of Indiana; Whereas, in October 1824, a coalition of State officials commenced an 11-day trek to move the capital of the State of Indiana 130 miles north from Corydon to Indianapolis; Whereas, in 1850, a second constitutional convention of the State of Indian… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-statement-submitted-in-the-congressional-record-on-indiana-s | Visclosky Statement Submitted in the Congressional Record on Indianas Bicentennial | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky released the following statement submitted in the Congressional Record on Indiana’s Bicentennial: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the State of Indiana’s Bicentennial Anniversary. 200 years ago, on December 11, 1816, our great state was admitted to be a part of the United States of America, and I am so proud to call Indiana and its Northwest region my home. I believe that Northwest Indiana is the best place in the world to live, work, visit, study, and raise a family, and it is an honor and privilege to represent this area on the 200th Birthday of our state. I also want to thank my Indiana colleagues for establishing the time today to discuss this historic event. It is always a privilege to be able to work with you, along with Senator Coats and Senator Donnelly, on behalf of the issues that impact our great state. Our state and our region have a rich history in agriculture production, and in addition to the value of Indiana land, I believe that people have been drawn to Northwest Indiana because of the pristine beauty of our lakeshore and the Lake Michigan water. We are so fortunate to be situated along the largest body of fresh water on the planet. For 200 years, our shoreline has been an invaluable natural asset that has attracted people and has driven economic opportunities, and I have no doubt that it will continue to do so for the next 200 years and beyond. We also are fortunate that over a hundred years ago, businesses saw the value in the Northwest region of Indiana and decided to make investments to create unprecedented steel mills and oil refineries. It is because of these investments in Northwest Indiana that our steelworkers and steel mills are able to currently make the best and most efficient steel in the world. No other area of our country makes more steel than Northwest Indiana. Steel is the foundation of our economy, our national defense, and is essential for our transportation infrastructure. It has been an economic engine for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-statement-delivered-during-the-house-consideration-of-the | Visclosky Statement Delivered During the House Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Resolution | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Below is the statement of Congressman Pete Visclosky, Ranking Democrat on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, from today’s House consideration of the Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Resolution, as prepared for delivery. I thank the Ranking Member for yielding me time. I am sorely disappointed that despite the very best efforts of Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Lowey, and the members of our committee, we yet again find ourselves in the position of considering another Continuing Resolution (CR). In June, during the debate on the House floor for H.R. 5293, the Fiscal Year 2017 Defense Appropriations Act, I expressed my concerns with that bill because it did not provide enough funding to support the warfighter for the full fiscal year. Specifically, I stated that our “fiscal year begins on October 1, 2016, not May 1, 2017, and it is the responsibility of those of us holding office in the 2nd session of the 114th Congress to execute the FY 2017 appropriations process,” and that we should demonstrate some legislative pragmatism and not foist our responsibility upon the 115th Congress. Unfortunately, almost exactly six-months later, it is appropriate to repeat myself. Only in this circumstance it is applicable to nearly the entire federal government and not just a small portion of the Defense Appropriations Bill. With regards to the CR, I grant that it has some positive aspects. Most notably it averts a government shutdown until at least April 28, 2017. It provides much needed funding to the Department of Defense for Overseas Contingency Operations and the European Reassurance Initiative. And it contains $170 million to address the infrastructure and health needs of those communities affected by contaminated drinking water. However, CRs are no way to run a nation and I wholeheartedly agree with Ranking Member Lowey that there is no practical reason that two months into a fiscal year, we are kicking the can down the road for another five months. Congress has no credibility to demand good go… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/senator-donnelly-helps-pass-critical-funding-to-fight-opioid-abuse | Senator Donnelly Helps Pass Critical Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Donnelly Helps Pass Critical Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Thursday, December 8, 2016 Wednesday, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, which includes $1 billion over the next two years to help combat the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. Funding will be distributed to states to help them address these drug epidemics. In late November, Donnelly and several colleagues called for the Senate to pass this necessary, emergency funding to address these public health crises before the end of the year. The 21st Century Cures Act recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support and now goes to President Obama for his signature.Donnelly said, "I believe it takes all of us working together to confront the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. I pushed for the Senate to pass this funding because it will provide critical resources for states to help fight opioid abuse. I am proud this legislation will soon become law, as it will help fund prevention and recovery initiatives across the country."In addition, this will legislation includes funding to spur medical innovation and support research to develop cures for diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's."Over the past three years, as Indiana has been devastated by these public health crises, Donnelly has actively fought for both new efforts to help with prevention, treatment, and recovery and the funding necessary to support those programs. This summer, Donnelly helped the Senate pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which became law in July, authorizing a number of grant programs.Several of Donnelly's bipartisan provisions became law in 2016 as part of CARA. His provisions were adopted from his bipartisan legislation to update best practices for pain manage… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-honors-indiana-bicentennial-in-senate-floor-speech | Donnelly Honors Indiana Bicentennial in Senate Floor Speech | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Honors Indiana Bicentennial in Senate Floor Speech Senator delivers remarks in advance of December 11th celebrations Thursday, December 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Today, in advance of Indiana’s Bicentennial on December 11th, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly honored Indiana’s rich history and recognized the important contributions Hoosiers have made to Indiana and the U.S., during a speech on the Senate floor. Donnelly said, in part, during his remarks, “As we reflect on Indiana’s 200 years, we have so much to be proud of. And, as we look to the next 200 years, we know that through hard work, and by all working together, we can make our state’s future even more prosperous for our children, grandchildren, and future generations of Hoosiers.” To view Senator Donnelly’s remarks, click the image above or click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-in-support-of-carrier-workers | Donnelly Statement in Support of Carrier Workers | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement in Support of Carrier Workers Thursday, December 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in support of Carrier workers, represented by United Steelworkers Local 1999. Donnelly said, “I know the workers of Local 1999 and hardworking Hoosiers across Indiana. They are my friends and neighbors, and they help to make America great. If we are going to stop jobs from moving out of the country, it starts by standing with our fellow working Hoosiers. Carrier, not its workers, is chasing $3-an-hour wages. All the workers have done is build quality products and make their employer highly profitable.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnellys-final-care-package-provision-to-become-law | Donnelly’s Final “Care Package” Provision to Become Law | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly’s Final “Care Package” Provision to Become Law Senator passes fourth major military mental health bill in four years Thursday, December 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. — The final piece of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s “Servicemember and Veteran Mental Health Care Package” (“Care Package”) passed the Senate today as part of the bipartisan national defense bill. The legislation now goes to President Obama’s desk to be signed into law. This will mark the fourth military mental health reform effort Donnelly has gotten passed and enacted in his four years in the U.S. Senate. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee said, “Getting the final piece of the Care Package signed into law is about getting our servicemembers better access to high-quality mental health care. As we work to reduce the stigma around mental health and continue to combat military suicide, we will have to ensure that the programs from my ‘Care Package’ are fully implemented by the Defense Department.” Donnelly’s bill that passed as part of the national defense bill is his Frontline Mental Health Provider Training Act. Given the shortage of mental health care providers, Donnelly’s provision allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a pilot program to expand the availability of Physician Assistants (PAs) to provide mental health care evaluations and services for servicemembers and military families. Donnelly has worked effectively and tirelessly over the past four years to find commonsense, bipartisan solutions to combat military suicide and strengthen military mental health care. He has already had three military mental health provisions signed into law: In 2014, Donnelly’s bipartisan Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act was signed into law. Named for Hoosier Jacob Sexton, a National Guardsman who took his life in 2009, the law, for the first time, requires an annual mental health assessment for all servicemembers including Active, Guard, and Reserve. In 201… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-graham-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-local-crime-reduction-strategies | Donnelly, Graham Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Crime-Reduction Strategies | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Graham Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Crime-Reduction Strategies INVEST to Prevent Crime Act would provide funding for local, evidence-based efforts to reduce and prevent crime Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today introduced the bipartisan Investing in Neighborhood-focused, Vital, Evidence-based Strategies and Trust (INVEST) to Prevent Crime Act of 2016. The INVEST to Prevent Crime Act would authorize grants to local communities as part of the effort to reduce crime, building on an existing federal program. The grants would support bringing local law enforcement, community leaders, stakeholders, and residents together to craft local solutions to the specific causes of crime in their area. Donnelly said, “The best results to combatting persistent crime come from engaging both the people who live in communities and those tasked to protect them. This bipartisan legislation would support that approach and will help communities across Indiana and our country make life safer for their residents and businesses.” Graham said, “This bill will help bring law enforcement and community and business leaders to the table to develop strategies to reduce specific drivers of crime in their communities. The grant program enables these communities to revitalize some of their most challenging neighborhoods while improving relationships between police and the citizens they serve.” The INVEST to Prevent Crime Act would extend and enhance a targeted program modeled from the promising Department of Justice (DOJ) initiative, the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI), to help with planning and implementation of evidence-based strategies to reduce and prevent crime as part of community revitalization efforts. Indiana has two communities currently participating in the BCJI initiative: Indianapolis and Evansville ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-helps-pass-critical-funding-to-fight-opioid-abuse | Donnelly Helps Pass Critical Funding to Fight Opioid Abuse | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Helps Pass Critical Funding to Fight Opioid Abuse Senator successfully advocated for these necessary funds to help prevention and treatment programs that are on the verge of becoming law Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, which includes $1 billion over the next two years to help combat the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. Funding will be distributed to states to help them address these drug epidemics. In late November, Donnelly and several colleagues called for the Senate to pass this necessary, emergency funding to address these public health crises before the end of the year. The 21st Century Cures Act recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support and now goes to President Obama for his signature. Donnelly said, “I believe it takes all of us working together to confront the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. I pushed for the Senate to pass this funding because it will provide critical resources for states to help fight opioid abuse. I am proud this legislation will soon become law, as it will help fund prevention and recovery initiatives across the country. “In addition, this will legislation includes funding to spur medical innovation and support research to develop cures for diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.” Over the past three years, as Indiana has been devastated by these public health crises, Donnelly has actively fought for both new efforts to help with prevention, treatment, and recovery and the funding necessary to support those programs. This summer, Donnelly helped the Senate pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which became law in July, authorizing a number of grant programs. Several of Donnelly’s bipartisan provisions became law in 2016 as part of CARA. His provisions were adopted from his bipartisan legislation to update best practices for pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-donnellys-senate-floor-speech-on-senator-coats-retirement | Sen. Donnelly's Senate Floor Speech on Senator Coats' Retirement | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Evansville, Indiana 123 NW 4th Street, Suite 417 Evansville, IN 47708 p: (812) 425-5813 f: (812) 425-5817 Get Directions Fort Wayne, Indiana 203 E. Berry Street, Suite 702 B Fort Wayne, IN 46802 p: (260) 420-4955 f: (260) 420-4930 Get Directions Hammond, Indiana 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 3200 Hammond, IN 46320 p: (219)-852-0089 f: (219)-852-0729 Get Directions Indianapolis, Indiana 115 N. Pennsylvania Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 p: (317) 226-5555 f: (855) 772-7518 Get Directions Jeffersonville, Indiana 702 North Shore Drive, Suite LL-101 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 p: (812)-284-2027 f: (812)-284-2044 Get Directions South Bend, Indiana 205 West Colfax Avenue South Bend, IN 46601 p: (574)-288-2780 f: (574)-234-7476 Get Directions WASHINGTON, D.C. 720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 p: (202) 224-4814 f: (202) 224-5011 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/-citing-trump-rust-belt-democrats-demand-crackdown-on-outsourcers | Citing Trump, Rust Belt Democrats demand crackdown on outsourcers | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Citing Trump, Rust Belt Democrats demand crackdown on outsourcers By: Mike DeBonis Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Six Democratic senators from Rust Belt states won by President-elect Donald Trump called Tuesday for a swift congressional crackdown on U.S. companies that send manufacturing jobs abroad, claiming common cause with Trump’s crusade against outsourcing. Trump on Sunday tweeted that “any business that leaves our country for another country, fires its employees, builds a new factory or plant in the other country, and then thinks it will sell its product back into the U.S. without retribution or consequence, is WRONG!” He threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on goods those companies seek to import. The Democratic senators from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin stopped short of calling for a protectionist tariff regime. But in a letter to congressional leaders Tuesday, they applauded “the recent attention President-elect Trump has brought to the issue of outsourcing and its impact on middle-class families” and called for legislation that would penalize companies that send jobs abroad. Those penalties, they say, should include taking into consideration any history of outsourcing while awarding federal contracts and potentially keeping outsourcers from receiving tax breaks and other federal incentives, and “clawing back” those incentives if companies later ship jobs out of the country. “The loss of manufacturing jobs in our states has contributed to the decades-long trend of the declining middle class,” the letter reads. “We believe these principles — which we intend to introduce as legislation — are critical to our shared commitment to encourage companies to invest in the United States and in American worker… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-and-senators-we-need-swift-action-to-address-outsourcing-of-american-jobs-announce-intent-to-introduce-legislation- | Donnelly and Senators: We Need Swift Action to Address Outsourcing of American Jobs, Announce Intent to Introduce Legislation | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly and Senators: We Need Swift Action to Address Outsourcing of American Jobs, Announce Intent to Introduce Legislation Donnelly leads colleagues in letter to new congressional leadership urging quick consideration of legislation to reward companies investing in American workers Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and a group of senators from manufacturing-heavy states urged the leadership of the next Congress to quickly consider legislation to penalize companies outsourcing American jobs and encourage investments in the United States. Donnelly and Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced they plan to introduce legislation during the next Congress, which begins in January. Donnelly and the Senators wrote, in part, “As Senators representing manufacturing-heavy states, we welcome the recent attention President-elect Trump has brought to the issue of outsourcing and its impact on middle-class families. We also recognize that a meaningful effort to stop the flow of American jobs to countries like Mexico and China will require Congress to cut through the political gridlock and take action to align our policies with the interests of American workers.” In the letter to congressional leaders, the Senators highlighted three commonsense principles that will be the basis of their legislation: Federal contracts, funded by taxpayers, should go to American companies that employ American workers. Federal contracting policy should take into consideration whether companies have outsourced American jobs. Tax incentives intended to support United States businesses and the domestic economy should go to companies that invest here at home. Federal laws should claw back incentives and prohibit companies from receiving tax breaks for outsourcing jobs and factories, instead of investing in America. Federal policies should encourage businesses to bring jo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-american-infrastructure-should-be-built-with-american-made-products | Donnelly: American Infrastructure Should be Built with American-Made Products | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: American Infrastructure Should be Built with American-Made Products Senator and colleagues demand inclusion of ‘Buy America’ provision for steel and iron in final Water Infrastructure legislation Monday, December 5, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly called for the restoration of a ‘Buy America’ provision in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), to require projects funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to be built with American-made iron and steel products. The ‘Buy America’ requirement was included in the Senate-passed version of the bill with broad bipartisan support, but was reportedly stripped from the compromise package negotiated by leaders in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Donnelly and his colleagues have asked leadership to put the provision back into the final bill to support U.S. steel and iron workers and manufacturers. In the letter to Senate and House leadership, Donnelly and his colleagues wrote, “…Buy America is an important job-creating provision. If subject to the Buy America provisions, DWSRF-funded infrastructure projects will be required to use American iron and steel. As a result, companies will have incentives to invest in domestic manufacturing facilities, and U.S. taxpayer dollars will support American manufacturers…” “…The American people spoke clearly in this past election that they want leaders who fight for the working class and who advance policies that create more jobs and grow the U.S. manufacturing sector. We urge you to heed their voices in the WRDA negotiations and ensure the DWSRF Buy America provisions are incorporated in the final bill.” You can download a copy of the letter here. Full text is available below. December 2, 2016 Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Democratic Leader Reid, Speaker Ryan, and Democratic Leader Pelosi: We write to express our concern that an important Buy America provision for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-testifies-at-itc-hearing-on-steel-cut-to-length-plate | Visclosky Testifies at ITC Hearing on Steel Cut-To-Length Plate | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - Below are Congressman Pete Visclosky’s prepared remarks from today’s International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing on carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate. I want to thank Chairman Williamson and all other members of the Commission, and the dedicated staff, for the opportunity to testify today in the case involving carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from twelve countries, including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey. I am proud to represent the First Congressional District of Indiana, which is the largest steel producing Congressional District in the country. In my District, ArcelorMittal’s plate mill in Burns Harbor produces the product we are discussing today, which is used to protect our national defense and build our infrastructure. I cannot emphasize enough how critical cut-to-length plate is to the security of this nation. This product is used to make armor vests that protect our military personnel. It is used to build ships and aircraft carriers that secure our national defense. In fact, of the roughly 50,000 tons of steel plate required for the construction of an aircraft carrier, ArcelorMittal supplies the majority of the steel, of which half is manufactured and produced in Burns Harbor. I encourage you to continue to be vigilant and ensure that every single country that attempts to violate our trade laws is held accountable for their actions. American steel companies and steelworkers are currently fighting for their survival against illegal imports. Many countries have spent the last several years building their production capacity through illegal subsidies and state-owned enterprises that have unlimited financial resources. For far too long, this steel has been finding its way to be illegally dumped in our market, to the detriment of our steel industry. I appreciate the diligent work the Commission has done to investigate illegal steel imports and to utilize new tools pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnelly-calls-on-trump-to-help-him-encourage-companies-to-grow-in-indiana | Donnelly calls on Trump to help him encourage companies to grow in Indiana | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly calls on Trump to help him encourage companies to grow in Indiana Wednesday, November 30, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to work with him to change laws to encourage companies to grow in Indiana.The plea comes after news surfaced Tuesday night that Carrier has reached a deal with Trump and Vice president-elect Mike Pence to keep close to 1,000 jobs in Indianapolis. "While this is good news, in Indiana alone, there are at least two other companies currently planning to move Hoosier jobs out of the country," Donnelly said in a statement. "We need to change our laws to encourage companies to grow here at home."One of the companies is Rexnord Bearings on Indianapolis' west side. The company is planning to move nearly 300 jobs to Mexico in the spring.The other plant is CTS Corporation in Elkhart.The company announced plans in June to phase out production at its Elkhart plant by mid-2018 and move up to 230 Hoosier jobs to foreign countries. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnelly-says-he-will-oppose-nomination-of-price-for-hhs-secretary | Donnelly says he will oppose nomination of Price for HHS secretary | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly says he will oppose nomination of Price for HHS secretary Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that he will vote against Congressman Tom Price, a leader in pushing for Medicare privatization, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Price, the current House Budget Committee Chairman, was an architect of the Republican budget that would end the Medicare guarantee to seniors and transform it into a voucher program. In addition he has helped lead discussions on overhauling and privatizing Medicare and has said it is a top priority. Donnelly said, “Tom Price has led the charge to privatize Medicare, and for this reason, I cannot support his nomination. I am ready to work with anyone who wants to improve access to quality health care for Hoosier families and seniors, but the nomination of Tom Price would put us on a direct path to end Medicare as we know it, which would raise health care costs and break a fundamental promise to seniors. I have fought to protect Medicare, and I will continue to oppose efforts to privatize Medicare or turn it into a voucher program.” Last week Donnelly reiterated his commitment to Medicare and his opposition to privatizing Medicare, saying in part in a video message, “Let me say unequivocally to you now: I have fought to protect Medicare for this generation and for future generations. I have opposed efforts to privatize Medicare in the past, and I will oppose any effort to privatize Medicare or turn it into a voucher program in the future. If my colleagues have pragmatic ideas that strengthen Medicare, reduce the costs of care, crack down on waste, fraud and abuse, count me in, but if they want to phase out Medicare, or privatize the system, count me out.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-to-trump-carrier-is-good-start | Donnelly to Trump: Carrier is Good Start, But We Must Change Federal Policies to Prevent Offshoring of Jobs | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly to Trump: Carrier is Good Start, But We Must Change Federal Policies to Prevent Offshoring of Jobs Senator sends letter to President-elect in advance of Indianapolis visit; cites other offshoring job losses Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Washington, D.C. – In advance of President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to Carrier in Indiana on Thursday and on the heels of last night’s news that hundreds of Carrier jobs will be protected, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter to Trump encouraging him to prioritize changes to our federal policies in order to prevent the further offshoring of American jobs. Donnelly said, in part, in the letter, “While this is welcome news, particularly to the families who will keep their jobs, there are hundreds of additional workers at the Carrier facility and 700 workers at the UTEC facility in Huntington, all of whom will still lose their jobs. There are also a number of other Hoosier companies planning to move jobs offshore, including CTS Corporation in Elkhart and Rexnord Corporation, a company located just one mile from the Carrier facility in Indianapolis you will visit tomorrow…I hope we can build on the momentum created by your agreement with United Technologies to make changes in order to benefit working Americans across the country. “However, until we update our federal policies to better prevent offshoring, I strongly encourage you to make it clear that efforts to ship jobs offshore to chase cheap wages will be addressed head on by the Trump Administration. I stand ready to assist in any way possible.” For months, Donnelly has fought alongside the Carrier workers and pushed to keep these jobs in Indiana. He also released a white paper and sent proposals to the Senate Finance Committee in May aimed at preventing and discouraging major corporations from shipping jobs to foreign countries. The Senator asked that the following policy recommendations be included in any tax reform effort, including: denying expensing for offshor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/just-ask-joe-donnelly-secures-missing-military-medals-for-knox-veteran-who-served-during-cuban-missile-crisis- | Just Ask Joe: Donnelly Secures Missing Military Medals for Knox Veteran Who Served During Cuban Missile Crisis | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Just Ask Joe: Donnelly Secures Missing Military Medals for Knox Veteran Who Served During Cuban Missile Crisis Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the latest installment of his “Just Ask Joe” video series, which highlights the many services available to Hoosiers from his office. Joe Perch, a Knox resident and Navy veteran, who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis, contacted Donnelly’s office seeking help to get missing military medals he had earned and been waiting for 54 years to receive. Donnelly’s office reached out to the Department of the Navy on Mr. Perch’s behalf and secured four medals in recognition of his efforts to stop Russian ships from unloading cargo into Cuba. To watch the “Just Ask Joe” video featuring Knox resident and Navy veteran Joe Perch, click here. Donnelly encourages any Hoosier in need of assistance with a federal agency to contact his Indianapolis office at 317-226-5555. Veterans whose medals have been lost or destroyed can contact Donnelly’s office for assistance replacing them and his office may also be able to help veterans working to access medals they have earned and not received. For more information about these and other services provided by Donnelly’s office—including federal casework, veterans’ resources, and applying for federal grants—please visit his website at www.donnelly.senate.gov/help. To see past installments of “Just Ask Joe,” click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-steel-caucus-calls-on-cbp-to-fully-enforce-trade-laws | Congressional Steel Caucus Calls on CBP to Fully Enforce Trade Laws | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Vice-Chairman Peter J. Visclosky (D-IN), along with 41 other members of the Caucus, have called on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kerlikowske to fully utilize trade enforcement tools provided by Congress. Detailed in a letter, given growing concerns regarding global excess capacity, Congress passed and the President signed into law P.L. 114-125, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, which provides CBP with new tools and authorities to increase enforcement of U.S. trade law at our borders. The Steel Caucus letter was written in response to concerns over the recent non-initiation of an investigation requested under the new authorities of the alleged duty evasion of Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe from China. The Steel Caucus is concerned that the failure to aggressively investigate and initiate allegations of trade cheats will incite foreign competitors to continue to evade our trade laws and deter domestic producers from filing evasion claims. Chairman Murphy stated, “The Congressional Steel Caucus has spearheaded the strong legislative remedies passed by Congress, now law, that improve efforts to combat unfair trade practices by foreign trade cheats like China. But our efforts will only work if federal agencies like CBP use all of the enforcement and monitoring tools we’ve provided to stop the evasion schemes at our borders. The Steel Caucus will continue to stand up for American steel producers and we urge the Administration to do the same by upholding the new trade laws.” Vice-Chairman Visclosky stated, “It is disappointing that CPB has not allowed the legislative achievement of the Congressional Steel Caucus and Congress to come to fruition. This law is designed to prevent unscrupulous actions on our borders and it must be fully enforced. I will continue to work to ensure that we are doing everything possible under our trade laws to support and defend American steelworkers and s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnelly-opposes-prices-nomination-for-hhs | Donnelly Opposes Price’s Nomination for HHS | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Opposes Price’s Nomination for HHS By: Brandon Smith Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Indiana Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly says he will oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump named Georgia Rep. Tom Price as his choice to become HHS Secretary. Price, an outspoken opponent of the Affordable Care Act, has also been part of the House Republican effort to reform Medicare. Donnelly says Price has “led the charge to privatize Medicare,” a position the Hoosier Democrat strongly opposes. Last week, Donnelly released a video discussing his opposition to certain Medicare reforms — including those Price supports. “I have opposed efforts to private Medicare in the past and I will oppose any effort to privatize Medicare or turn it into a voucher program in the future,” Donnelly says. Donnelly says he’ll work to improve health care access, but calls Price’s nomination a “direct path to end Medicare as we know it.” Price’s nomination is the first Trump cabinet appointment that Donnelly has publicly declared to oppose or support. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-on-carrier-news-to-keep-hundreds-of-jobs-in-indiana | Donnelly Statement on Carrier News to Keep Hundreds of Jobs in Indiana | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement on Carrier News to Keep Hundreds of Jobs in Indiana Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement about the news that Carrier plans to keep hundreds of jobs in Indiana. Donnelly said, “This is welcome news for the Hoosier workers who will keep their jobs, and I'm eager to learn the specific details of the agreement. For many months I have been fighting alongside the Carrier workers and pushing to keep these jobs in Indiana. While this is good news, in Indiana alone, there are at least two other companies currently planning to move Hoosier jobs out of the country. We need to change our laws to encourage companies to grow here at home. I hope President-elect Trump will work with me toward this goal, so that companies will invest in the foundation of our economy: our workers and our communities.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-to-oppose-price-nomination | Donnelly Announces He Will Oppose Nomination of Tom Price for HHS Secretary, Cites Medicare Privatization | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Announces He Will Oppose Nomination of Tom Price for HHS Secretary, Cites Medicare Privatization Senator has been staunch supporter of Medicare and vocal opponent of efforts to end Medicare as we know it Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that he will vote against Congressman Tom Price, a leader in pushing for Medicare privatization, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Price, the current House Budget Committee Chairman, was an architect of the Republican budget that would end the Medicare guarantee to seniors and transform it into a voucher program. In addition he has helped lead discussions on overhauling and privatizing Medicare and has said it is a top priority. Donnelly said, “Tom Price has led the charge to privatize Medicare, and for this reason, I cannot support his nomination. I am ready to work with anyone who wants to improve access to quality health care for Hoosier families and seniors, but the nomination of Tom Price would put us on a direct path to end Medicare as we know it, which would raise health care costs and break a fundamental promise to seniors. I have fought to protect Medicare, and I will continue to oppose efforts to privatize Medicare or turn it into a voucher program.” Last week Donnelly reiterated his commitment to Medicare and his opposition to privatizing Medicare, saying in part in a video message, “Let me say unequivocally to you now: I have fought to protect Medicare for this generation and for future generations. I have opposed efforts to privatize Medicare in the past, and I will oppose any effort to privatize Medicare or turn it into a voucher program in the future. If my colleagues have pragmatic ideas that strengthen Medicare, reduce the costs of care, crack down on waste, fraud and abuse, count me in, but if they want to phase out Medicare, or privatize the system, count me … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-congress-must-pass-necessary-emergency-funding-to-address-opioid-abuse-and-heroin-use-epidemics | Donnelly: Congress Must Pass Necessary, Emergency Funding to Address Opioid Abuse and Heroin Use Epidemics | 2016-11-23 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: Congress Must Pass Necessary, Emergency Funding to Address Opioid Abuse and Heroin Use Epidemics Senator helped the Senate pass Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act that is now law and has repeatedly pushed for funding to address public health crisis Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Granger, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is calling for the Senate to pass necessary, emergency funding to address the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics before the end of the year. Donnelly and Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeanne Shaheen, and Edward J. Markey sent a letter to Senate leadership late yesterday, pushing for passage of funding through the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act that is expected to be considered for passage in the coming weeks. Donnelly helped the Senate pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which became law in July, to combat the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. While CARA is an important step, Donnelly repeatedly has said it’s necessary to fund programs and initiatives to address this public health crisis — and to date, Congress has not provided sufficient funding to implement this new law. Donnelly and the Senators said, in part, “Substance use, misuse, and use disorders are national problems that continue to cripple our communities. Our law enforcement, health care system, families, and states simply cannot tackle the problem alone and without necessary resources. As the end of the year fast approaches, it is past time for Republicans and Democrats to come together to provide emergency funding and increase investments in prevention and treatment services for opioid use, misuse, and use disorders…We urge you to act immediately to ensure that Congress fulfills its commitment to the American people by providing adequate resources to help quell this epidemic.” Several of Donnelly’s bipartisan provisions became law in 2016 as part of CARA. His provisions were adopted from his bipartisan legislation to update best prescribing pra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-calls-for-passage-of-miners-protection-act-before-end-of-year | Donnelly Calls for Passage of Miners Protection Act Before End of Year | 2016-11-22 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Calls for Passage of Miners Protection Act Before End of Year Senator continues push to ensure retired Hoosier miners receive pension and health care benefits they earned Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Granger, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and a bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter late yesterday to leaders in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives calling for consideration and passage of the Miners Protection Act before the end of the year. The bipartisan Miners Protection Act, which Donnelly has continuously supported, would protect the health and pension benefits of thousands of American miners, including more than 4,500 retired Hoosier miners. Without action, their benefits are at risk. The letter said, in part, “This bill is simple – it is the continuation of a longstanding commitment by our government to lifetime health and retirement benefits for our miners… The Miners Protection Act is a responsible, bipartisan solution to an immediate problem… We strongly encourage you to pass the Miners Protection Act of 2016 (S. 1714) by the end of this year.” To read the full letter, click here, or see below. November 21, 2016 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate The Honorable Harry Reid Democratic Leader United States Senate The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Democratic Leader U.S. House of Representatives Dear Senator McConnell, Senator Reid, Speaker Ryan and Representative Pelosi: During the month of October, approximately 12,500 of our nation’s retired coal miners received notices informing them that their healthcare benefits will be terminated at the end of this year. The funding provided for Patriot Retirees Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association (Patriot VEBA) will be exhausted by December 31, 2016, leaving these miners and their families without the essential healthcare benefits they earned through a lifetime of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-donnelly-opposes-effort-to-privatize-medicare | Sen. Donnelly Opposes Effort to Privatize Medicare | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Evansville, Indiana 123 NW 4th Street, Suite 417 Evansville, IN 47708 p: (812) 425-5813 f: (812) 425-5817 Get Directions Fort Wayne, Indiana 203 E. Berry Street, Suite 702 B Fort Wayne, IN 46802 p: (260) 420-4955 f: (260) 420-4930 Get Directions Hammond, Indiana 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 3200 Hammond, IN 46320 p: (219)-852-0089 f: (219)-852-0729 Get Directions Indianapolis, Indiana 115 N. Pennsylvania Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 p: (317) 226-5555 f: (855) 772-7518 Get Directions Jeffersonville, Indiana 702 North Shore Drive, Suite LL-101 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 p: (812)-284-2027 f: (812)-284-2044 Get Directions South Bend, Indiana 205 West Colfax Avenue South Bend, IN 46601 p: (574)-288-2780 f: (574)-234-7476 Get Directions WASHINGTON, D.C. 720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 p: (202) 224-4814 f: (202) 224-5011 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-i-will-oppose-any-effort-to-privatize-medicare | Donnelly: ‘I Will Oppose Any Effort to Privatize Medicare’ | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: ‘I Will Oppose Any Effort to Privatize Medicare’ As concerning discussions are under way in Congress, Senator says he will not support privatizing Medicare or turning it into a voucher program Monday, November 21, 2016 South Bend, Ind. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that he will oppose any effort to privatize Medicare, as discussions already are under way by some in Congress to privatize Medicare. More than 1.1 million Hoosiers are enrolled in Medicare. To watch Donnelly’s video announcement, click here. Click here to watch Senator Donnelly’s video statement. Donnelly, said in part in a video message, “Let me say unequivocally to you now: I have fought to protect Medicare for this generation and for future generations. I have opposed efforts to privatize Medicare in the past, and I will oppose any effort to privatize Medicare or turn it into a voucher program in the future. If my colleagues have pragmatic ideas that strengthen Medicare, reduce the costs of care, crack down on waste, fraud and abuse, count me in, but if they want to phase out Medicare, or privatize the system, count me out.” Donnelly is hopeful there will be opportunities for bipartisan cooperation in the new year on commonsense policies to help Hoosier families, but he vowed to stop any effort to undermine the Medicare guarantee for seniors. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-hogsett-press-rexnord-ceo-to-support-taa-benefits-for-workers-and-to-return-tax-incentives | Donnelly, Hogsett Press Rexnord CEO to Support TAA Benefits for Workers and to Return Tax Incentives | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Hogsett Press Rexnord CEO to Support TAA Benefits for Workers and to Return Tax Incentives Thursday, November 17, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. – During a phone call today with Rexnord Corporation President and CEO Todd Adams, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett asked if the company would reconsider its decision to move its Indianapolis manufacturing operations to Mexico, which will impact as many as 350 Hoosier workers. Adams, who is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was unwilling to reconsider. The call came after Rexnord had declined to speak with Donnelly for more than a month and following Hogsett’s offer to fly to Wisconsin in an effort to discuss the company’s plans to ship Hoosier jobs to Mexico. In the wake of Rexnord refusing to reconsider its decision, Donnelly and Hogsett encouraged Adams to make every possible accommodation to support workers who will lose their jobs. In addition, Donnelly pressed for Rexnord to support any application by the workers for federal benefits (Trade Adjustment Assistance) and Hogsett emphasized his intention to use every available tool to claw back local tax incentives. Donnelly said, “Today’s call with the Rexnord CEO confirms that the company is chasing cheap wages in Mexico. When corporations make decisions like this, Hoosier families and our communities pay the price. I am committed to doing everything possible to support the Hoosier workers impacted by Rexnord’s decision and that includes supporting efforts to obtain federal benefits that help workers find new jobs or get skills training. I also will support efforts by the City of Indianapolis to claw back tax incentives.” Hogsett said, “For years, Indianapolis and hundreds of hardworking families have invested in Rexnord to sustain and grow its local workforce. Despite every offer I have made and the good-faith efforts of its employees, Rexnord has decided they would rather pursue blind profit than invest in Indianapolis. I made clear to Rexnord’s C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/indy-ranks-in-top-ten-for-volunteerism | Indy Ranks in Top Ten for Volunteerism | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Indianapolis, IN - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) along with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, congratulated Indianapolis for having the 10th highest volunteer rate in the nation. In a report released this morning by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Indianapolis ranked 10th among the 51 largest cities across the country for volunteerism. “I am fortunate to come from Indiana where a sense of community is the norm,” said Congressman André Carson. “I am proud of my fellow Hoosiers who, time and again, have demonstrated their willingness to put their skills and experience to good use in improving our neighborhoods and communities.” The report finds residents in Indy volunteered 38.9 million hours equaling an estimated economic impact of $795 million dollars in 2015. “Indianapolis is blessed to have incredible non-profit, faith-based and community organizations. Yet the work they do wouldn’t be possible without the thousands of volunteer hours our residents pledge to these groups each year,” said Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett. “We are honored to have our hard work recognized nationally and will continue to celebrate our community’s dedication to making Indianapolis a great place for all.” The annual report is produced through a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and provides a comprehensive collection of information on volunteering and civic engagement with detailed data for all 50 states and nearly 200 cities. Current data was obtained during 2015. For a link to the report click here To find out more about local volunteer opportunities in Indiana visit: http://www.in.gov/serveindiana/volunteer/ | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/indy-ranks-top-ten-volunteerism | Indy Ranks in Top Ten for Volunteerism | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Indianapolis, IN - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) along with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, congratulated Indianapolis for having the 10th highest volunteer rate in the nation. In a report released this morning by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Indianapolis ranked 10th among the 51 largest cities across the country for volunteerism. “I am fortunate to come from Indiana where a sense of community is the norm,” said Congressman André Carson. “I am proud of my fellow Hoosiers who, time and again, have demonstrated their willingness to put their skills and experience to good use in improving our neighborhoods and communities.” The report finds residents in Indy volunteered 38.9 million hours equaling an estimated economic impact of $795 million dollars in 2015. “Indianapolis is blessed to have incredible non-profit, faith-based and community organizations. Yet the work they do wouldn’t be possible without the thousands of volunteer hours our residents pledge to these groups each year,” said Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett. “We are honored to have our hard work recognized nationally and will continue to celebrate our community’s dedication to making Indianapolis a great place for all.” The annual report is produced through a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and provides a comprehensive collection of information on volunteering and civic engagement with detailed data for all 50 states and nearly 200 cities. Current data was obtained during 2015. For a link to the report click here | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:07:19Z |
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-announces-federal-grant-to-help-homeless-hoosier-veterans-in-lake-county | Donnelly Announces Federal Grant to Help Homeless Hoosier Veterans in Lake County | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Announces Federal Grant to Help Homeless Hoosier Veterans in Lake County Senator supported grant application; funds will assist in housing, case management, and clinical services Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has received a $362,700 federal grant to support rental assistance for homeless veterans in Lake County, enough to aid 75 Hoosier veterans. In addition to housing assistance, the grants will be used to connect veterans with health care, mental health services, and case management assistance. Donnelly wrote a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) supporting the application. Donnelly said, “No one who has served our country in uniform should be forced to live on the street; they deserve better. This federal grant will mean assistance for homeless Hoosier veterans in Lake County, so that they have a roof over their head and access to health care and mental health services.” Jacob Sipe, Executive Director of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), said, “We are pleased by the news that the application we submitted for project-based HUD-VASH vouchers has received funding,” said. “This funding allows us to provide 75 homeless Hoosier veterans in Lake County with rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. With the HUD-VASH voucher, veterans will receive additional support, including case management and clinical services, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).” The grant came from HUD and its Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program, which provides rental assistance to homeless veterans along with support services. This funding will provide access for homeless veterans in affordable housing units near the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care center in Lake County reducing the barriers these veterans currently face in trying to a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-boozman-urge-senate-to-approve-location-of-national-desert-storm-war-memorial | Donnelly, Boozman Urge Senate to Approve Location of National Desert Storm War Memorial | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Boozman Urge Senate to Approve Location of National Desert Storm War Memorial Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and John Boozman (R-AR) continued their commitment to ensure veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm are honored with a national memorial in Washington, D.C. by introducing a joint resolution to approve the location of the National Desert Storm War Memorial on a prominent area near the National Mall and other war memorials. Donnelly, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, “I am proud to partner with Senator Boozman on bipartisan legislation to make the Gulf War Memorial in Washington, D.C., a reality, where it will stand alongside other tributes to our nation’s great history. It will honor those men and women who served our nation in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, and those we lost, preserving their memories for future generations of Americans.” Boozman said, “Honoring the men and women who served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm with a dedicated memorial in an important place in our nation’s capital shows the respect and appreciation for those who fought to defend freedom in the Gulf War. I encourage my colleagues to recognize and honor these men and women by approving the location of the future memorial.” Donnelly and Boozman introduced the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, to authorize establishment of a National Desert Shield and Desert Storm War Memorial on federal lands within the District of Columbia in 2013. The bill was included in the National Defense Authorization Act and signed into law in December 2014. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell approved the location of the monument in August. Congress has 150 days to accept this recommendation. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Richard Burr (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Jim Inhofe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-on-rexnord-decision-to-ship-hoosier-jobs-to-mexico | Donnelly Statement on Rexnord Decision to Ship Hoosier Jobs to Mexico | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement on Rexnord Decision to Ship Hoosier Jobs to Mexico Monday, November 14, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after Rexnord formally announced it plans to move its Indianapolis manufacturing operations to Mexico, firing 350 Hoosier employees in the process. Last week, Donnelly called on Rexnord to come clean and explain its proposed plan after the company’s CEO declined to speak with Senator Donnelly for over a month. Donnelly said, “This news is extremely disappointing, particularly for the hard-working Hoosier families whose lives will be upended. I stand with these workers and am ready to help them however possible as they try to provide for their families. If Rexnord is going to upend the lives of hundreds of Hoosier families, the least they can do is come clean about chasing cheap wages abroad.” After Rexnord announced almost a month ago that it had “tentatively” decided to move its Indianapolis operation to Mexico, Donnelly said he was looking for an explanation from Rexnord about its plans. Donnelly has pushed for policies that invest in our workers, strengthen the middle class, and promote the American economy. In May, Donnelly released a white paper and proposed a series of policy recommendations intended to prevent and discourage the further offshoring of Hoosier and American jobs. The recommendations were sent to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. The proposals would penalize those that offshore jobs to foreign countries and reward companies that invest in the U.S. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-veterans-provide-update-on-bipartisan-effort-to-build-gulf-war-memorial | Donnelly, Veterans Provide Update on Bipartisan Effort to Build Gulf War Memorial | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Veterans Provide Update on Bipartisan Effort to Build Gulf War Memorial Senator got legislation signed into law authorizing construction of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Monday, November 14, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, at the Indiana War Memorial, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced his bipartisan effort to establish the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial in Washington, D.C. In the announcement, Donnelly was joined by Scott Stump, President and CEO of the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association; Christine Jensen, an Indianapolis resident and former President of the Indiana chapter of Gold Star Mothers, who lost her son Army Specialist Brian Simpson in Operation Desert Storm; Kent Shively, a Kokomo resident, who serves as Vice Chair of the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association; and former Mayor of Indianapolis Greg Ballard, who served as a U.S. Marine in the Gulf War. Donnelly, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, “I am proud to help make the Gulf War Memorial a reality. The men and women who served our nation in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, and those we lost, deserve to be recognized for their service and sacrifice. Bringing the Gulf War Memorial to our nation’s capital will ensure that their memories are preserved for our children and grandchildren, as well as future generations of Americans." Top L-R: Donnelly speaks about Gulf War Memorial; Donnelly with Marcus Miller of Ft. Wayne and family, son of James Miller who was killed in action in the Gulf War. Bottom L-R: Donnelly with Scott Stump, Christine Jensen, Marcus Miller and family, and Kent Shively; Donnelly speaking about Gulf War Memorial. For HD photos, click here. Scott C. Stump, President and CEO of the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association, said, “For years I have been working for six years to get a National Desert Storm War Memorial built in Washington, D.C. As a Gulf War ve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-visits-st-joseph-county-health-care-center-construction-site | Donnelly Visits St. Joseph County Health Care Center Construction Site | 2016-11-11 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Visits St. Joseph County Health Care Center Construction Site Senator receives update on facility he helped make a reality, sends letter to VA and Transpo to ensure they work together on providing transportation for local veterans to new center Friday, November 11, 2016 Mishawaka, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly yesterday visited the construction site of the future St. Joseph County Health Care Center. Donnelly toured the site as construction continues and spoke with the leadership of the VA’s Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) to get an update on the facility, which is scheduled to open in September 2017. Donnelly has worked to make the St. Joseph County Health Center a reality since he started serving in the House of Representatives in 2007. Donnelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, “I have worked for nearly a decade to make the St. Joseph County Health Care Center a reality, and I wanted to see firsthand the progress being made. This facility will give veterans across north central Indiana expanded options to receive the quality health care they earned through their service to our nation.” Senator Donnelly at the St. Joseph County Health Care Center site today. Donnelly also sent a letter Thursday to Transpo and the VA of Northern Indiana Health Care System asking that they work together to ensure that South Bend and Mishawaka-area veterans are able to access reliable public transportation to the new Health Care Center when it opens in 2017. The Center is expected to create 150 permanent jobs. Background on Donnelly’s work on the St. Joseph County Health Care Center: In 2007, while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Donnelly first asked the VA to evaluate the services provided to South Bend area veterans and provide data to better understand how often, how far, and for what services local Hoosier veterans must travel to receive health care. Donnelly held roundtables and meetings with veterans, advo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-honors-veterans-in-advance-of-veterans-day- | Donnelly Honors Veterans in Advance of Veterans Day | 2016-11-10 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Honors Veterans in Advance of Veterans Day Thursday, November 10, 2016 Granger, Ind. – In advance of Veterans Day on Friday, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, today released the following video message thanking veterans and servicemembers for their dedication to our country. Watch Senator Donnelly’s remarks here. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, “I want to take a moment to thank the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces and the loving families who support them. I urge you to take a moment to let the veterans in your life know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice. We owe our deepest gratitude to the nearly 500,000 veterans who call Indiana home and have served our country in every conflict dating from World War II. These veterans exemplify Hoosier values through their dedication to our country and our communities. Today, as Americans, we honor our nation’s veterans and their families, express our gratitude for all they have done, and recommit ourselves to providing them with the support they deserve.” For information on how Donnelly’s office can be of service to a veteran in need of assistance with the VA or another federal agency, please visit https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/help/veterans-resources. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-rexnord-should-come-clean-explain-proposed-plans-to-ship-hoosier-jobs-to-mexico | Donnelly: Rexnord Should Come Clean, Explain Proposed Plans to Ship Hoosier Jobs to Mexico | 2016-11-10 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: Rexnord Should Come Clean, Explain Proposed Plans to Ship Hoosier Jobs to Mexico Senator has pushed for explanation from company Thursday, November 10, 2016 Granger, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement, after Rexnord has declined to discuss its proposed plans to relocate its Indianapolis manufacturing operations to Mexico, impacting approximately 350 Hoosier families. Donnelly has repeatedly tried to set up a phone call with the Milwaukee-based CEO of Rexnord, and to date, the company has been unwilling to facilitate a conversation about why it is considering sending Hoosier jobs to Mexico. Donnelly said, “For nearly a month, I’ve been trying to better understand Rexnord’s ‘tentative’ plan to outsource good-paying Hoosier jobs. Just like Carrier, Rexnord has refused to provide clear answers. While I understand Rexnord is in discussions with union officials, if a company plans to upend the lives of hundreds of families, the least it can do is be upfront about its desire to chase cheap wages.” After Rexnord announced almost a month ago that it “tentatively” decided to move its Indianapolis operation to Mexico, Donnelly said he was looking for an explanation from Rexnord about its plans. Donnelly has pushed for policies that invest in our workers, strengthen the middle class, and promote the American economy. In May, Donnelly released a white paper and proposed a series of policy recommendations intended to prevent and discourage the further offshoring of Hoosier and American jobs. The proposals would penalize those that offshore jobs to foreign countries and reward companies that invest in the U.S. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/icymi-donnelly-recognized-as-4th-most-bipartisan-member-of-congress | ICYMI: Donnelly Recognized as 4th Most Bipartisan Member of Congress | 2016-11-02 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | ICYMI: Donnelly Recognized as 4th Most Bipartisan Member of Congress Donnelly the most bipartisan Democrat in all of Congress, 2nd most bipartisan Senator according to Lugar Center Index Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly has been recognized as the fourth most bipartisan member of Congress and the most bipartisan Democrat in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, according to Lugar Center Bipartisan Index compiled by the Christian Science Monitor. Earlier this year, Donnelly was ranked the second most bipartisan member of the U.S. Senate. Donnelly said, when the Lugar Center rankings for 2015 were released, earlier this year, “I am the hired help and my job is to get things done for Indiana in the U.S. Senate. That responsibility has nothing to do with party affiliation and everything to do with supporting the best ideas, regardless of whether the idea comes from a Republican or a Democrat.” Below is an excerpt from the Christian Science Monitor article: Meet the 5 most bipartisan politicians in Congress By Story Hinckley These five politicians were ranked as the most bipartisan members of Congress by The Lugar Center’s 2015 Bipartisan Index. … 4. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D) of Indiana This summer, Senator Donnelly and Sen. Ben Sasse (R) of Nebraska led a bipartisan coalition of 70 senators to address federal regulators’ approach to credit unions and community banks. In a letter to Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Donnelly and his colleagues urged the bureau to treat credit unions and community banks “differently from the largest financial institutions,” just as federal regulators do. And in 2015, Donnelly partnered with Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) of New Hampshire to address heroin and prescription drug abuse in the US. “This bipartisan legislation would help support and strengthen local and state efforts to tackle this urgent public health issue,” said Donnelly in a press release. “I … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/just-ask-joe-donnelly-helps-bloomington-veteran-get-social-security-disability-benefits | Just Ask Joe: Donnelly Helps Bloomington Veteran Get Social Security Disability Benefits | 2016-11-02 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Just Ask Joe: Donnelly Helps Bloomington Veteran Get Social Security Disability Benefits Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the latest installment of his “Just Ask Joe” video series, which highlights the many services available to Hoosiers from his office. Justin Morseth, a Bloomington resident and Iraq War veteran, contacted Donnelly’s office seeking assistance with his Social Security disability benefits. Morseth was awarded disability but several months passed and he had not received the back payments from benefits he was owed. Donnelly’s office reached out to the Social Security Administration Payment Center on behalf of Justin and helped secure back payment benefits due to him. Soon thereafter, Justin received his Social Security benefits. To watch the “Just Ask Joe” video featuring Bloomington resident and Iraq War veteran Justin Morseth and his wife Megan, click here. Donnelly encourages any Hoosier in need of assistance with a federal agency to contact his Indianapolis office at 317-226-5555. For more information about the services provided by Donnelly’s office—including federal casework, veterans’ resources, and applying for federal grants—please visit his website at www.donnelly.senate.gov/help. To see past installments of “Just Ask Joe,” click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/donnelly-coats-visclosky-call-on-hud-to-quickly-review-and-approve | Donnelly, Coats, Visclosky Call on HUD to Quickly Review and Approve Emergency Federal Funding for East Chicago | 2016-11-01 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, U.S. Senator Dan Coats, and U.S. Representative Peter J. Visclosky (IN-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro calling for a timely review and approval of the City of East Chicago’s application for emergency funding. The request from Donnelly, Coats, and Visclosky comes as part of the response to more than 1,000 residents being affected by the dangerous levels of lead and arsenic in the surrounding soil of the West Calumet Housing Complex. Donnelly, Coats, and Visclosky said in their letter, in part, “As you are aware, the City of East Chicago recently submitted an application for Emergency Capital Funds to ensure the safety and security of the site and, ultimately, the demolition of the housing structures. It is evident from our weekly discussions with HUD and the City that these funds are central to providing a long-term solution to address the public health crisis. As such, we respectfully request that HUD move quickly, consistent with U.S. law and public policy, to approve the Emergency Capital Funds for the City of East Chicago.” The signed letter and full text are below. November 1, 2016 The Honorable Julián Castro Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street SW Washington, D.C. 20410 Dear Secretary Castro, Thank you for your efforts to date working to relocate the more than 1,000 residents affected by the dangerous levels of lead and arsenic in the soil of the West Calumet Housing Complex in East Chicago, Indiana. As you are aware, the City of East Chicago recently submitted an application for Emergency Capital Funds to ensure the safety and security of the site and, ultimately, the demolition of the housing structures. It is evident from our weekly discussions with HUD and the City that these funds are central to providing a long-term solution to address the public health crisis. As such, we respectfully request that HUD move quickly, consistent with U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-coats-visclosky-call-on-hud-to-quickly-review-and-approve-emergency-federal-funding-for-east-chicago | Donnelly, Coats, Visclosky Call on HUD to Quickly Review and Approve Emergency Federal Funding for East Chicago | 2016-11-01 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Coats, Visclosky Call on HUD to Quickly Review and Approve Emergency Federal Funding for East Chicago Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, U.S. Senator Dan Coats, and U.S. Representative Peter J. Visclosky (IN-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro calling for a timely review and approval of the City of East Chicago’s application for emergency funding. The request from Donnelly, Coats, and Visclosky comes as part of the response to more than 1,000 residents being affected by the dangerous levels of lead and arsenic in the surrounding soil of the West Calumet Housing Complex. Donnelly, Coats, and Visclosky said in their letter, in part, “As you are aware, the City of East Chicago recently submitted an application for Emergency Capital Funds to ensure the safety and security of the site and, ultimately, the demolition of the housing structures. It is evident from our weekly discussions with HUD and the City that these funds are central to providing a long-term solution to address the public health crisis. As such, we respectfully request that HUD move quickly, consistent with U.S. law and public policy, to approve the Emergency Capital Funds for the City of East Chicago.” The signed letter can be seen here and the full text is below. October 31, 2016 The Honorable Julián Castro Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street SW Washington, D.C. 20410 Dear Secretary Castro, Thank you for your efforts to date working to relocate the more than 1,000 residents affected by the dangerous levels of lead and arsenic in the soil of the West Calumet Housing Complex in East Chicago, Indiana. As you are aware, the City of East Chicago recently submitted an application for Emergency Capital Funds to ensure the safety and security of the site and, ultimately, the demolition of the housing structures. It is evident from our weekly discuss… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/steel-caucus-urges-department-of-commerce-to-enforce-trade-laws-in | Steel Caucus Urges Department of Commerce to Enforce Trade Laws in Pending Steel Case | 2016-10-25 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Vice-Chairman Peter J. Visclosky (D-IN) sent another letter to the United States Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker in support of domestic steel plate producers in the pending trade case involving carbon and alloy steel “cut-to-length” (CTL) plate from 12 foreign competitors, including China.In the letter, Chairman Murphy and Vice-Chairman Visclosky outline the critical importance of the outcome of this trade case for the health of the domestic CTL plate industry. Domestic steel producers and American steelworkers currently face an unprecedented surge in unfairly traded imports. Specifically, the domestic industry filed an antidumping and countervailing duty case in April of this year against imports of CTL plate from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey. Last year, nearly one million tons of CTL plate, valued at more than $700 million, was imported from these countries.In the letter, Chairman Murphy and Vice-Chairman Visclosky outline the critical importance of the outcome of this trade case for American CTL plate industry, writing: “We encourage the Department of Commerce to ensure that foreign competitors’ unfair trade practices do not continue to injure an already weakened industry. While the American steel industry recently obtained much-needed trade relief on imports of corrosion-resistant, cold-rolled, and hot-rolled steel, U.S. steel producers continue to suffer from an onslaught of imports, including of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate.”This past year, the Congressional Steel Caucus shepherded historic trade enforcement legislation through Congress and to the President’s desk. The newly enacted laws provide the Department of Commerce, along with the International Trade Commission and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with the legal foundation and enforcement tools needed to fight back against illegal trading practices being used … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-receives-the-friend-of-farm-bureau-award | Donnelly Receives the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award | 2016-10-21 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Receives the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award Senator has consistently fought for Hoosier farmers Friday, October 21, 2016 Brownsburg, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was awarded the Indiana Farm Bureau ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ award today in recognition of his work and support for policies that benefit Hoosier farmers. After receiving the award at Little Ireland Farm in Brownsburg, Donnelly reviewed soil health and conservation efforts at the farm, including a demonstration on how to improve soil structure. Top left to right: Donnelly with Little Ireland Farm owner Jack Maloney and Donnelly watches a demonstration on soil health and conservation efforts; Bottom left to right: Donnelly with Hendricks County farmers and Donnelly receives ‘Friend of Farm’ Bureau award. To view more photos click here. Donnelly said, “No one knows more about agriculture than our farmers and their families, who live and work on the land every day. One of my top priorities is making sure our farmers have the opportunity to prosper. I am honored to receive the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ award and will continue to visit Hoosier farms, listen to farmers’ ideas and concerns, and support policies that ensure our agriculture community can provide the food and fuel needed to power our country.” Katrina Hall, Indiana Farm Bureau Public Policy Director, said, “Senator Donnelly has proven to be one of the most accessible elected officials Indiana Farm Bureau members have ever experienced. He is willing to literally get his hands dirty with farmers to understand what they face. Joe Donnelly’s tireless efforts in D.C. were integral to the development and passage of the biotechnology labelling bill. He has also been a strong advocate for Hoosier farmers on energy and environmental issues, most notably the Renewable Fuel Standard and the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule. It is a blessing for Farm Bureau to have such a highly respected leader on Capitol Hill who is capable of moving the needle on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-on-national-ffa-convention-in-indianapolis | Donnelly Statement on National FFA Convention in Indianapolis | 2016-10-18 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement on National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. —Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in advance of the National FFA Convention & Expo beginning Wednesday in Indianapolis. The event is being held in Indianapolis for the first time since 2012 and is expected to draw 64,000 FFA members and alumni. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, said, “I’m glad the National FFA Convention is back in Indianapolis this year and for years to come. These FFA members are the future of agriculture in Indiana and across the country. Their ideas and leadership will transform the ways we feed the world and fuel our economy. I am proud of our FFA members and look forward to continue working with them for the future of agriculture.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-on-rexnord-announcement-it-tentatively-plans-to-offshore-hoosier-jobs | Donnelly Statement on Rexnord Announcement it ‘Tentatively’ Plans to Offshore Hoosier Jobs | 2016-10-15 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement on Rexnord Announcement it ‘Tentatively’ Plans to Offshore Hoosier Jobs Saturday, October 15, 2016 Granger, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after the announcement from Rexnord late yesterday that it has “tentatively decided” to relocate its Indianapolis manufacturing operations to Mexico. Donnelly said, “I'm looking to find out from Rexnord exactly what it means that this decision is ‘tentative.’ A lot hangs in the balance for hundreds of Hoosier families and the company should provide greater clarity to them and to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and other policymakers.” Donnelly has pushed for policies that invest in our workers, strengthen the middle class, and promote the American economy. In May, Donnelly released a white paper and proposed a series of policy recommendations intended to prevent and discourage the further offshoring of Hoosier and American jobs. The proposals would penalize those that offshore jobs to foreign countries and reward companies that invest in the U.S. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-joins-indiana-national-guard-in-slovakia-for-multinational-military-training-exercise | Donnelly Joins Indiana National Guard in Slovakia for Multinational Military Training Exercise | 2016-10-14 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Joins Indiana National Guard in Slovakia for Multinational Military Training Exercise Senator spends time with Hoosier servicemembers and Indiana's Adjutant General for ‘Slovak Shield’ Friday, October 14, 2016 Lest, Slovakia — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly joined the Adjutant General of Indiana Major General Courtney Carr and members of the Indiana National Guard yesterday for “Slovak Shield” — a joint, multinational military training exercise at the Lest Training Area in Slovakia. Donnelly, who serves as Ranking Member of the Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, said, “Indiana has a long and proud tradition of serving our country, and it was an honor to join Major General Carr in Slovakia and see our Indiana National Guard at work in a major, multinational training exercise. It was a privilege to spend time with Hoosier servicemembers, as they continue to play an important strategic role in the security and stability of our European allies.” Donnelly joined the Indiana National Guard and Major General Carr for a major military training exercise in Slovakia. For high resolution photos, click here. For more than 20 years, the Indiana National Guard has partnered with the Slovak Armed Forces as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. As partner nations with NATO, the U.S. and Slovakia have an enduring strategic partnership and mutual interest in European security and stability. Earlier this week Donnelly traveled to Ukraine and the nation of Georgia. In Georgia, he visited the renowned Lugar Center for Public Health Research and reviewed U.S.-supported security efforts to counter the threat of nuclear and biological terrorism. In Ukraine, Donnelly met with defense officials to reiterate American support for Ukrainian sovereignty in the face of an increasingly hostile Russia. During the trip, Donnelly recognized and highlighted this year’s 25th anniversary of the bipartisan Nunn-Lugar Act, named for former Senators Sam Nunn (D-GA) a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-statement-on-the-expansion-of-the-lake-county-hidta | Visclosky Statement on the Expansion of the Lake County HIDTA | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky released the following statement in response to the announcement that LaPorte County and Marion County have been added to the Lake County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). “I am proud to have worked since day one to secure and support a federal HIDTA designation for Lake County, and the subsequent addition of Porter County. I am pleased today that by expanding the Lake County HIDTA to include LaPorte and Marion Counties, we will be able to further improve our ability to regionally coordinate federal funding and intelligence resources to address the transportation corridors of drug traffickers and keep our communities safe.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-testifies-at-itc-hearing-on-circular-welded-carbon-quality | Visclosky Testifies at ITC Hearing on Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky testified for the seventh time this year at the International Trade Commission (ITC). The hearing today was regarding circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe. Below are a copy of Congressman Visclosky’s remarks as prepared for delivery and a pdf of the referenced letter to the Commission signed by Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Congressman Visclosky. "I want to thank Chairman Williamson, Vice Chairman Johanson, and all other members of the Commission, for the opportunity to testify today in the case involving circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from Oman, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. "As you are well aware, the steel import crisis is perilously threatening the livelihoods of the dedicated workers in steel communities throughout our nation. The recent influx of illegal steel imports has prompted the initiation of nine steel trade cases, and today I am testifying here at the ITC for the seventh time this year. It is my sincere hope that as the weather turns and we end the summer of steel, we can move forward now into the fall of fair trade. "Specific to today’s case, circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe is used across our country in a variety of manufacturing purposes, including construction, fencing, sprinkler, and heating systems. And while it is currently made in a variety of locations across our country, including California, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, I deeply regret that it used to be made in additional plants in Illinois and Pennsylvania, as well as in plants that are now idled or closed in Arizona and Iowa. It is past time that we send the message to the countries involved in this case, and all countries around the world, that we will not tolerate illegal steel imports. "Additionally, on behalf of Rep. Tim Murphy and myself, as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, I would like to officially submit into the proceedings a letter we have sig… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-announces-federal-designation-to-combat-drug-trafficking-in-laporte-county | Donnelly Announces Federal Designation to Combat Drug Trafficking in LaPorte County | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Announces Federal Designation to Combat Drug Trafficking in LaPorte County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area designation to bring federal resources to region; Senator wrote a letter of support for LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, October 13, 2016 South Bend, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today announced that LaPorte County has received a federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office submitted the application, which Donnelly proudly supported, to join with the existing HIDTA in Lake County, Indiana. This designation will allow LaPorte County to access federal resources to combat drug operations and increase enforcement while also improving prevention efforts to enhance the region’s public health response. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who wrote a letter of support to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said, “As Indiana, and our country, fight the drug epidemics that are devastating families and communities, I was proud to support LaPorte County in applying for this designation that will bring resources to help law enforcement combat drug trafficking.” Donnelly believes it will take cooperation at every level of government, along with community partners, to provide a comprehensive response to the drug epidemic by rooting out drug traffickers, expanding prevention efforts, and increasing access to treatment and recovery services. Lake and Porter counties were previously the only HIDTA designated counties in Indiana. With the Office of National Drug Control Policy approving applications from both LaPorte and Marion counties to join the existing HIDTA, there is now an expanded multi-county HIDTA in Indiana. Created by Congress in 1988, the HIDTA program serves as a catalyst for coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be critical drug trafficking regions of the United … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-curry-announce-federal-support-to-combat-drug-operations-in-marion-county | Donnelly, Curry Announce Federal Support to Combat Drug Operations in Marion County | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Curry Announce Federal Support to Combat Drug Operations in Marion County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas designation to bring enforcement and prevention resources Thursday, October 13, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced today that Marion County has received the designation as a federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) by President Obama’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. Working with a number of local, state and federal law enforcement partners, Marion County Prosecutor Curry submitted an application for the county to join with the existing HIDTA based in Lake County, Indiana. The designation will allow Marion County to receive federal resources to increase coordinated drug enforcement operations, support prevention efforts and improve public health and safety. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who helped the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office with its application and wrote a letter of support to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said, “As Indiana, and our country, fight the drug epidemics that are devastating families and communities, I was proud to support Marion County in applying for this designation that will bring resources to help law enforcement combat drug trafficking.” Prosecutor Curry stated, “This designation by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and additional federal support will expand our ability to conduct multi-agency, long-term investigations and prosecute cases aimed at dismantling these drug operations. We sincerely appreciate the support of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and assistance from IMPD, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and other federal, state and local law enforcement partners in making this application successful.” Donnelly believes it will take cooperation at every level of government, along with community partners, to provide a comprehensive response to the drug epidemic by rooting out drug traffickers, expanding preventi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-visits-lugar-center-for-public-health-and-reviews-us-supported-security-efforts-in-the-nation-of-georgia | Donnelly Visits Lugar Center for Public Health and Reviews U.S.-Supported Security Efforts in the Nation of Georgia | 2016-10-12 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Visits Lugar Center for Public Health and Reviews U.S.-Supported Security Efforts in the Nation of Georgia Senator’s trip recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Nunn-Lugar nonproliferation efforts and the important programs it continues to support Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Tbilisi, Georgia — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, visited the nation of Georgia to review U.S.-supported efforts to counter the threat of nuclear and biological terrorism. Donnelly met with Georgian leaders and security forces to reinforce the importance of the U.S.-Georgia relationship and toured facilities along the Georgia-Armenia border tasked with identifying, stopping, and deterring the trafficking of nuclear and radiological material. The senator also visited biological research labs, including the renowned Lugar Center for Public Health Research, where the U.S. works with Georgian counterparts to monitor disease trends in the region and protect dangerous pathogens from falling into the wrong hands. Donnelly said, “As we combat the threat of nuclear proliferation and biological terrorism, I wanted to see firsthand the essential work happening here. Twenty five years ago, Senator Lugar led a bipartisan effort to make the world safer by keeping weapons of mass destruction out of the hands of dangerous actors. I am proud to help ensure that work continues today.” Donnelly’s visit comes as this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Nunn-Lugar Act, named for former Senators Sam Nunn (D-GA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN), which established the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction program to combat threats posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological weapons. Originally targeted at countries of the former Soviet Union, the Nunn-Lugar program now supports counter-WMD efforts in nations around the globe. As Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces Subcommitte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-meets-with-ukrainian-defense-leadership-in-kiev | Donnelly Meets with Ukrainian Defense Leadership in Kiev | 2016-10-10 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Meets with Ukrainian Defense Leadership in Kiev Visit comes as Senator highlights 25th anniversary of Nunn-Lugar effort to secure nuclear materials, combat threats by weapons of mass destruction Monday, October 10, 2016 Kiev, Ukraine — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, today met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and Ukrainian security forces in Kiev. Donnelly was joined by U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch to reiterate American support for Ukrainian sovereignty in the face of an increasingly hostile Russia. Donnelly is in Eastern Europe this week to highlight the enduring importance of the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction program to combat threats by weapons of mass destruction globally. Donnelly said, “It was an honor to meet with Ukrainian defense officials to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Ukraine relationship and the enduring legacy of fellow Hoosier Senator Richard Lugar. Our partnership with Ukraine is as critical today as it was in the early days of the Nunn-Lugar program. I am glad to have had this opportunity to see firsthand how Ukrainian security forces are working with us to keep nuclear materials and other weapons of mass destruction out of dangerous hands.” Donnelly’s visit comes as this year marks the 25thanniversary of the Nunn-Lugar Act, named for former Senators Sam Nunn (D-GA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN), which established the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program. The Nunn-Lugar program was initially focused on securing nuclear material in former Soviet Union countries. Ukraine was among the first nations to voluntarily give up the nuclear arsenal inherited from the Soviet Union and has been a strong partner in ongoing efforts to counter threats posed by nuclear smuggling and the proliferation of other weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and biological weapons. As Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Donnell… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-on-joseph-tobin-being-named-a-cardinal- | Donnelly Statement on Joseph Tobin Being Named a Cardinal | 2016-10-09 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement on Joseph Tobin Being Named a Cardinal Sunday, October 9, 2016 Granger, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly issued the following statement after Pope Francis announced today that Joseph Tobin will become a cardinal next month. Donnelly said, “On behalf of Hoosiers, Jill and I are proud to congratulate Archbishop Joseph Tobin on his selection as a cardinal. We have been blessed by his faithful leadership in Indiana and know he will continue to serve with distinction.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-no-veteran-should-lose-opportunity-to-obtain-a-college-degree-based-on-itt-techs-closure | Donnelly: No Veteran Should Lose Opportunity to Obtain a College Degree Based on ITT Tech’s Closure | 2016-10-07 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: No Veteran Should Lose Opportunity to Obtain a College Degree Based on ITT Tech’s Closure Senator sent letter to VA Secretary to confirm Veterans First Act would restore GI Bill benefits to student veterans enrolled at ITT Tech Friday, October 7, 2016 Granger, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly asked Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald to confirm that the bipartisan Veterans First Act—legislation that Donnelly has cosponsored—would enable the VA to restore GI Bill benefits for veterans who were enrolled at ITT Tech at the time of ITT’s closure in September 2016. In the letter sent to Secretary McDonald, Donnelly urged swift implementation should the Veterans First Act or similar legislation be signed into law by year’s end and asked that VA do everything possible in the interim to assist Hoosier student veterans impacted by the closure. Donnelly wrote, in part, in his letter, “With ITT Tech’s closure, student veterans are facing the loss of the VA housing allowance that helps them pay their bills while they pursue an education. Additionally, as it currently stands, veterans will lose all GI Bill benefits paid to ITT Tech…No veteran should have to risk homelessness or lose the opportunity to obtain a college degree based on ITT Tech’s closure.” The Department of Education is working with civilian students who attended ITT Tech to discharge their student loans and refund their Pell grants. Student veterans using the GI Bill are not receiving similar relief and risk losing their GI Bill benefits paid to ITT Tech. The Veterans First Act, was introduced by Senator Isackson (R-GA) and has 44 bipartisan cosponsors, including Donnelly. This legislation was reported out of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee with overwhelming support and awaits further action in the full Senate. Full text of Donnelly’s letter follows. To see the signed letter, click here. October 7, 2016 The Honorable Robert McDonald Secretary Department of Veteran… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-cops-hiring-program-grant-award-for-the-city-of | Visclosky Announces COPS Hiring Program Grant Award for the City of Hobart | 2016-10-06 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Congressman Visclosky announced today that the City of Hobart has received a grant award under the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. The COPS Hiring Program provides funding directly to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies for the hiring and rehiring of entry-level career law enforcement officers in an effort to create and preserve jobs and increase community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. The City of Hobart will receive funding for one officer with a focus of addressing drug abuse issues. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, “I applaud the City of Hobart for successfully seeking out and obtaining this COPS grant award. Every single officer in the force helps to keep our communities safe and secure, and I am pleased that Hobart will be able to utilize the resources of the valuable federal program.” City of Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor stated, “We want to thank Congressman Visclosky and his staff for their assistance in securing this grant. The City of Hobart believes that the surest way to build bridges to the community is by getting officers out on the street. The COPS Hiring Program helps us insure that the Hobart Police Department has the officers available when our citizens need support.” For additional information on the COPS Hiring Grant Program, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-receives-award-for-supporting-american-manufacturing | Donnelly Receives Award for Supporting American Manufacturing | 2016-10-06 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Receives Award for Supporting American Manufacturing Senator has worked to protect Hoosier jobs, expand opportunities for manufacturing businesses Thursday, October 6, 2016 South Bend, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was awarded the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) award for ‘Manufacturing Legislative Excellence’ today in recognition of his support for manufacturing jobs and companies in Indiana and across the country. Donnelly said, “The manufacturing industry is central to Indiana’s economy and to the success of Hoosier families and communities. I am honored to receive this award and will continue working to ensure that Indiana manufacturers have the opportunity to grow, and continue providing good jobs to Hoosier workers.” Aric Newhouse, NAM Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations, said, “Manufacturers in Indiana and throughout the United States are leading an innovation revolution, creating jobs, making more products and making them better than ever before. However, manufacturers are often disproportionately and adversely impacted by decisions made by policy and lawmakers. The NAM is proud to stand with lawmakers like Senator Donnelly who understand what is at stake and seek to implement policies that will energize the manufacturing economy.” Manufacturing plays a larger role in the Indiana economy than it does in any other state. Roughly 30% of economic activity in Indiana derives from manufacturing, the highest percentage in the nation. Donnelly helped lead the fight to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States, which is a tool used by manufacturers large and small in Indiana to compete in the global economy. Donnelly has also supported the effort to make the research and development tax credit permanent, and has worked to close the skills gap through job training opportunities and affordable higher education. Donnelly recently received the National Federation of Indepen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-welcomes-cops-hiring-program-grant-for-hobart-police-department | Donnelly Welcomes COPS Hiring Program Grant for Hobart Police Department | 2016-10-06 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Welcomes COPS Hiring Program Grant for Hobart Police Department Senator supported Department’s request for funding Thursday, October 6, 2016 Granger, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), awarded hiring grants to local law enforcement agencies throughout the country, including the Hobart Police Department. The award will allow the Hobart Police Department to hire an additional police officer. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter supporting the department’s grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year. Donnelly said, “Public safety is a top priority in Hobart. Funding from the COPS program will enable the Hobart Police Department to assign a new officer to help address the heroin epidemic and build trust and strengthen relationships within the local community. Hobart is included in a corridor that has been designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Hobart Police Department is collaborating with other federal and local law enforcement agencies to address drug trafficking in the region. The COPS Hiring Program is designed to advance public safety through community policing by addressing the full-time sworn officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide. The program provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire career law enforcement officers and to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. For more information on how Senator Donnelly’s office can assist cities, municipalities, and groups applying for federal grants, please visit https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/help/grants. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/past-e-newsletters/making-college-more-affordable | Making College More Affordable | 2016-10-04 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friend, If you or someone you know is planning to attend college next year, now is the time to begin thinking about the resources available to help with the cost. On October 1, the Department of Education began accepting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms, commonly known as FAFSA. Completing this set of forms is the first step toward applying for grants, work-study, and educational loans at nearly every university in the country.A higher education is one of the most important investments Americans can make in their future. That is why I recently worked with some of my congressional colleagues to simplify the FAFSA process in order to give students and families more time to prepare and asses their options. This year, students have the ability to submit their FAFSA three months earlier than in the past. Additionally, families can use their tax information from 2015, rather than guess about 2016, when filling out the forms. This simpler process could encourage hundreds of thousands of additional students to apply for and claim the aid they are eligible for when enrolling in college. As always, the federal deadline for completing the FAFSA is June 30, but many states and schools have earlier deadlines. – some as early as February and March. To find the deadlines for your area, click here: https://fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm# If you have any questions regarding applying for federal financial aid, please feel free to contact my office at 317-283-6516.Your Friend, André | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-welcomes-cops-hiring-program-grant-for-jeffersonville-police-department | Donnelly Welcomes COPS Hiring Program Grant for Jeffersonville Police Department | 2016-10-04 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Welcomes COPS Hiring Program Grant for Jeffersonville Police Department Senator supported Department’s request for funding Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Granger, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), awarded hiring grants to local law enforcement agencies throughout the country, including the Jeffersonville Police Department (JPD). The award will allow the Jeffersonville Police Department to hire two additional police officers, who will help the department improve community policing efforts in its neighborhoods. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter supporting the department’s application to the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year. Donnelly said, “Recent economic developments and the completion of the Big Four Bridge in Jeffersonville have increased traffic volume and further fueled the need to implement community policing programs. While long-term strategies to prevent crime will require everyone from law enforcement to public officials, educators, and employers to work together, ensuring our law enforcement agencies have the resources needed to keep our communities safe is a critical step.” Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore said, “I appreciate Senator Donnelly’s support, as does everybody in Jeffersonville. This grant will help make for a safer, friendlier community.” Kenny Kavanaugh, Chief of Police, Jeffersonville Police Department said, “This grant will help put more police on the street to make sure our community remains safe. We appreciate Senator Donnelly for his unwavering support of our department and city.” The COPS Hiring Program is designed to advance public safety through community policing by addressing the full-time sworn officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide. The program provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire career law enforcement officers and to increase their community policing capacity and crime pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-responds-to-trump-comments-on-military-suicide | Donnelly Responds to Trump Comments on Military Suicide | 2016-10-03 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Responds to Trump Comments on Military Suicide Senator has fought to reduce the stigma around mental health care, expand access to mental health care for servicemembers and veterans Monday, October 3, 2016 South Bend, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today issued the following statement after Donald Trump suggested that servicemembers and veterans lost to suicide were not strong enough. Trump said during an event today, “When you talk about the mental health problems, when people come back from war and combat — and they see things that maybe a lot of the folks in this room have seen many times over and you’re strong and you can handle it, but a lot of people can’t handle it.” Donnelly said, “The stigma surrounding mental health issues is one of our biggest challenges in bringing down suicide rates among servicemembers and veterans. We need to dismiss the idea that mental health issues signify weakness, and reinforce that there is strength in seeking help, particularly among those who are battling the invisible wounds of war.” Since joining the Senate in 2013, Donnelly has worked to find bipartisan solutions to combat military and veteran suicide and had several provisions signed into law to strengthen mental health care for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Last year, provisions from his "Care Package," were signed into law to help expand access to quality mental health care for servicemembers and veterans through the Department of Defense (DoD), as well as local community providers. This followed his bipartisan legislation the Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act becoming law in 2014, which requires an annual mental health assessment for all servicemembers. Donnelly spoke on the Senate floor in September to call for more action to prevent military and veteran suicide. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/river-ridge-takes-control-of-last-parcel-from-us-army | River Ridge takes control of last parcel from U.S. Army | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | River Ridge takes control of last parcel from U.S. Army By: Marty Finley Friday, September 30, 2016 The River Ridge Development Authority now has full control of the 6,000-acre business park in Southern Indiana. The U.S. Army has transferred ownership of the final pieces of land at River Ridge Commerce Center to the authority, which owns and manages the massive park that runs along Ind. 62 in Jeffersonville north to Charlestown. The River Ridge Development Authority now has full control of the 6,000-acre business… more RIVER RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Before being set aside for redevelopment, the site was home to the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant. The transfer, announced today, was for a little more than 293 acres, said River Ridge executive director Jerry Acy. The turnover of ownership has been years in the making as Indiana lawmakers intervened on behalf of River Ridge to get the land transferred for economic development. Much of the legal wrangling centered around operation of the landfill inside the park, which also was transferred by the Army to the River Ridge Development Authority. “River Ridge is an example of how we can improve our economy when we focus on solving problems by working together," U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly said in a statement about the transfer. Donnelly described River Ridge as a "hub of economic growth that will continue to bring more jobs and opportunities for hardworking Hoosier families in Southern Indiana.” Acy said in a statement that Donnelly and other state lawmakers played a crucial role in the transfer by helping solve the legal issues tied to the land. "Those issues were delaying the transfer of some very prime developable property near the new I-265 interchange and potentially could have al… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-river-ridge-an-example-of-how-we-can-improve-our-economy-when-we-work-together | Donnelly: River Ridge An Example of How We Can Improve Our Economy When We Work Together | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: River Ridge An Example of How We Can Improve Our Economy When We Work Together Senator joined River Ridge for final land transfer, which he helped facilitate Friday, September 30, 2016 Jeffersonville, Ind. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly joined Army leadership and local officials at the River Ridge Commerce Center as the River Ridge Development Authority took ownership of the last remaining acreage at the former Army base. Donnelly has worked closely with River Ridge and the Army over the past two years to facilitate the land transfers, paving the way for new businesses and jobs for Clark County and southern Indiana. Donnelly said, “River Ridge is an example of how we can improve our economy when we focus on solving problems by working together. I got involved after years of stalled negotiations between River Ridge and the Army and was proud to bring key stakeholders together to ensure we got this to the finish line. These are exciting times in Clark County, and River Ridge is a hub of economic growth that will continue to bring more jobs and opportunities for hardworking Hoosier families in southern Indiana.” Jerry Acy, Executive Director at the River Ridge Development Authority, said, “Senator Donnelly was instrumental in assisting River Ridge in securing a positive outcome on several outstanding issues with the Army. Those issues were delaying the transfer of some very prime developable property near the new I-265 interchange and potentially could have also delayed this last conveyance. It was critical for River Ridge to obtain ownership of all those parcels in order to continue our path of new developments and job creation for our region.” Today’s ceremony marked River Ridge accepting the final U.S. Army land parcel at the former Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, completing the transfer of approximately 6,000 acres in total to be used for economic development. Donnelly began working with the River Ridge Development Authority in September of 2014 t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-introduces-legislation-to-designate-northwest-indiana | Visclosky Introduces Legislation to Designate Northwest Indiana Lakeshore as a National Park | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Visclosky announced that he has introduced legislation to designate the Northwest Indiana lakeshore as a National Park. Specifically, the legislation would retitle the “Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore” as the “Indiana Dunes National Park”. The designation would create the first National Park in Indiana and the 60th National Park in the United States. The intent of this legislation is to allow the dunes lakeshore to receive the full tourism benefits and recognition of being designated a National Park. Due to the vast biological diversity and geological features of the Northwest Indiana lakeshore, the first Director of the National Park Service, Mr. Stephen Mather, proposed designating the southern shore of Lake Michigan as the “Sand Dunes National Park” in 1916. Unfortunately, this proposal was abandoned at the onset of World War I. Congressman Visclosky has long supported the preservation of and improved access to the Northwest Indiana lakeshore through the Marquette Plan. The three principles of the Marquette Plan are first, that 75 percent of the lakeshore should be available for free, open, and public use, second, that development should be set back by a minimum of 200 feet from the water, and third, that there should be a continuous biking and walking trail parallel to the shoreline for all Northwest Indiana residents to enjoy. Additionally, in 1986 and 1992, Congressman Visclosky introduced measures that were both signed into law and expanded the boundaries of the current Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The measure has been introduced with the support of the entire Indiana House delegation as original cosponsors, and it is currently pending consideration in the House Committee on Natural Resources. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, “The recognition of being a National Park is the final step of an effort that began a century ago. It is past time that the rest of the nation recognizes the environmental wonder and significance of the lakeshore dunes in Northwest In… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/statements-for-the-record/opening-statement-for-oversight-hearing-on-va-leases-september-28 | Opening Statement for Oversight Hearing on VA Leases, September 28, 2016 | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Statement of the Honorable Andrè Carson Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee “Department of Veterans Affairs Leases: Is the VA Over-Paying for Leased Medical Facilities?” September 28, 2016 Good morning, and welcome to our hearing. Today we’ll focus on the management of the Department of Veteran Affair’s (VA) medical leasing program. First and foremost, I want to make clear my dedication to our nation’s veterans. It is a top priority for all of us to ensure veterans receive high quality health care in VA medical facilities across the nation. Prior to 2014, the VA used their own real estate authority to sign leases for medical facilities. However, the VA, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, later determined that they did not have legal authority necessary to enter into multi-year leases. The VA now relies on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) authority to execute these leases. In 2014, this Committee approved six prospectuses submitted by GSA on behalf of the VA. These six medical facility leases were the first of their kind to be approved by the Committee. Typically, these facilities include mental health clinics, readjustment-counseling centers, research and other types of clinical spaces. Because the VA is working with the GSA to execute these leases, they now come before this Committee for approval. Although we approved the first six leases, Chairman Barletta and I, and members of the Veteran Affairs Committee, thought it was appropriate to request the Government Accountability Office (GAO) study the VA’s choices in managing its real property assets. Specifically, we asked GAO to help the Committee evaluate the VA’s decision to lease or own these facilities, how the VA compares to private medical providers, and whether there are opportunities for savings. We want to support the VA’s efforts to provide essential health care to our country’s veterans. It’… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-project-development-status-for-south-shore-expansion | Visclosky Announces Project Development Status for South Shore Expansion | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Visclosky announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has moved the South Shore expansion forward into the Project Development phase. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, “I am excited to learn that the FTA has recognized the value of the South Shore expansion through this designation. It is another successful step forward to not just expand South Shore service, but to build a regional economy that provides innumerable benefits for current Northwest Indiana residents and future generations. I have no doubt that the success of this designation is due to the resilient efforts of NICTD, as well as the RDA, the State of Indiana, and all of the contributing communities. Their collective support has generated this outstanding forward momentum. I will continue to work very hard to support the efforts to have commuter trains running on the new expanded track as soon as possible.” Michael Noland, President of NICTD, stated, “This is great news. We have been working closely with the Congressman’s office, the FTA, and communities that would be served by the West Lake Corridor and look forward to advancing the project through the environmental and preliminary engineering process. Improving access to jobs by making commuter rail service faster and more convenient will lay the ground work for new private development throughout the region.” Bill Hanna, President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority, stated, “This is a key step toward completion of the West Lake expansion of the South Shore line. We are now closer than ever before to the largest commuter rail investment in Indiana history – an investment that will create thousands of jobs in Northwest Indiana and provide world-class access to Chicago, the ninth-largest economy on the planet. We are grateful for the support of Congressman Visclosky, the State of Indiana and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District in this endeavor, and look forward to continu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-announces-carrier-workers-in-indianapolis-will-receive-federal-benefits-to-assist-in-finding-new-employment | Donnelly Announces Carrier Workers in Indianapolis Will Receive Federal Benefits to Assist in Finding New Employment | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Announces Carrier Workers in Indianapolis Will Receive Federal Benefits to Assist in Finding New Employment Trade Adjustment Assistance from Department of Labor will help workers get training, find new jobs Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today announced that Carrier employees in Indianapolis will be eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), federal benefits that are made available to workers who lose their jobs because of foreign trade. TAA will provide these Hoosier workers with access to full-time skills training and resources to help them find new employment. Donnelly cosponsored and voted to reauthorize the TAA program in 2015, and that legislation was signed into law. Donnelly said, “This is welcome news for the hard-working Hoosiers forced to find new jobs because Carrier decided to ship their jobs to Mexico. With Trade Adjustment Assistance, these workers, losing their jobs through no fault of their own, will have access to the resources and training they may need to find new opportunities.” More information on TAA and the benefits it will provide to these workers can be found on the Department of Labor’s website here. Workers at UTEC in Huntington, Indiana, who are also losing their jobs because of United Technologies’ decision to move jobs to Mexico, were granted TAA assistance earlier this year. In May, Donnelly offered a series of policy proposals aimed at stopping the offshoring of Hoosier and American jobs. Last week, Donnelly announced a federal grant awarded to the City of Indianapolis that will support the hiring of a Recovery Coordinator/Promise Zone Liaison. Donnelly wrote a letter of support for the city’s grant application. This new coordinator, made possible by the grant, will be charged with helping mitigate the hardship of unemployment and finding alternative employment opportunities for Hoosiers, especially those impacted by the closure of the Carrier facility. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-votes-to-override-president-obama-on-justice-against-sponsors-of-terrorism-act- | Donnelly Votes to Override President Obama on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Votes to Override President Obama on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act Senator pledged to override veto so that families have day in court Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today voted to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The bill would allow foreign governments believed to be involved in terror attacks on U.S. soil to be sued in U.S. courts. The legislation has been long-sought by families of 9/11 victims. The veto was overridden by the Senate with a bipartisan 97-1 vote and is expected to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives later this week. Donnelly said, “I voted to override President Obama’s veto of this bill because I believe the victims of terrorism on U.S. soil should have the right to pursue justice and their day in court.” President Obama vetoed the legislation last Friday evening. Shortly after, Donnelly pledged to override the veto. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/just-ask-joe-donnelly-helps-south-bend-resident-get-sons-social-security-benefits-reinstated | Just Ask Joe: Donnelly Helps South Bend Resident Get Son’s Social Security Benefits Reinstated | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Just Ask Joe: Donnelly Helps South Bend Resident Get Son’s Social Security Benefits Reinstated Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. —U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the latest installment of his “Just Ask Joe” video series, which highlights the many services available to Hoosiers from his office. Dawn Chapla, a resident of South Bend, contacted Donnelly’s office seeking assistance after her son, Jeremy who has Prader-Willi syndrome, stopped receiving his Social Security benefits. Donnelly’s office got Jeremy’s benefits reinstated by working with the Social Security Administration. To watch the “Just Ask Joe” video featuring South Bend resident Dawn Chapla, click here. Donnelly encourages any Hoosier in need of assistance with a federal agency to contact his Indianapolis office at 317-226-5555. For more information about the services provided by Donnelly’s office—including federal casework, veterans’ resources, and applying for federal grants—please visit his website at www.donnelly.senate.gov/help. To see past installments of “Just Ask Joe,” click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-announces-major-grant-to-help-near-eastside-indianapolis-small-businesses-grow-and-hire-workers | Donnelly Announces Major Grant to Help Near Eastside Indianapolis Small Businesses Grow and Hire Workers | 2016-09-23 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Announces Major Grant to Help Near Eastside Indianapolis Small Businesses Grow and Hire Workers Senator wrote letter of support; grant comes as part of neighborhood’s federal Promise Zone designation Friday, September 23, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today announced that the King Park Development Corporation, a local non-profit community development organization, has been awarded a significant $800,000 federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Community Economic Development program to help businesses in the Near Eastside of Indianapolis grow and hire local workers. The grant comes following IndyEast being designated a federal Promise Zone, and it will provide small businesses with greater access to capital and low-interest rate loans when they hire unemployed or underemployed workers. Donnelly, who wrote a letter of support for King Park Development Corporation’s application, said, “This federal grant will help get Hoosiers back to work, help local small businesses grow, and assist a community that has struggled to see economic progress. This is the latest example of the Promise Zone designation at work, helping to combat poverty through new opportunities for hard-working residents, who are trying to make ends meet and improve life for their families.” Steven Meyer, Executive Director of King Park, said, “Thanks to the support of the Senator, King Park will be able to support new and expanding businesses that are creating employment opportunities in our neighborhoods. We are thrilled to receive this grant, which will significantly improve our capacity to lend to new neighborhoods underserved by traditional lending institutions.” Donnelly strongly supported Indianapolis’ Near Eastside neighborhood's effort to receive the federal Promise Zone designation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2015. As a Promise Zone designee, IndyEast has dedicated federal staff on the ground to help them i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-to-support-overriding-president-obamas-veto-on-justice-against-sponsors-of-terrorism-act- | Donnelly to Support Overriding President Obama’s Veto on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act | 2016-09-23 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly to Support Overriding President Obama’s Veto on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act Senator believes families of victims should be able to pursue justice Friday, September 23, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced he will vote to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The bill would allow foreign governments believed to be involved in terror attacks on U.S. soil to be sued in U.S. courts. The legislation has been long-sought by families of 9/11 victims. Donnelly said, “The victims of terrorism on U.S. soil should have the right to pursue justice and their day in court. That is why I will vote to override President Obama’s veto of this bill.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/indiana-leaders-announce-federal-grant-supporting-indianapolis-economic | Indiana Leaders Announce Federal Grant Supporting Indianapolis Economic Initiatives | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), Ranking Member of the House Economic Development Subcommittee, Senator Joe Donnelly and Mayor Joe Hogsett, joined the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) in announcing a generous grant to Indianapolis. This $355,000 grant will be used to better support the city’s regional economic initiatives and fully develop the opportunities available through Indy’s federal ‘Promise Zone’ designation. The three-year grant will help support the hiring of a Recovery Coordinator/ Promise Zone Liaison for the City of Indianapolis. This person will be charged with helping to mitigate the hardships of unemployment and determine alternative employment opportunities for Hoosiers, especially those impacted by the closure of the Carrier facility. “I met several times with the EDA Director for updates on their projects and to urge more resources for our city.” said Congressman André Carson. “I look forward to continuing to work with the EDA and the City of Indianapolis to strengthen our region.” "This federal grant will help hard-working Hoosiers find new employment opportunities, including those workers harmed by Carrier’s decision to ship Hoosier jobs to Mexico," said Senator Donnelly, who wrote a letter supporting the ciity's grant application. "I was proud to support this effort to bring important, much-needed resources to Hoosier workers and attract new businesses to Indianapolis, helping local families and our community." “Since Carrier announced the closure of their Indianapolis facility, the City’s Carrier Task Force has worked tirelessly to convene resources and identify opportunities to aid the thousands of hard working families affected by this decision,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Today’s award by the EDA will provide invaluable opportunities for the community, helping to attract and grow manufacturing operations and putting affected employees back to work. I want to thank Senator Donnelly and Congressman André Carson for their leadership on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-testifies-at-itc-hearing-on-welded-stainless-steel-pressure | Visclosky Testifies at ITC Hearing on Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - Below are the prepared remarks of Congressman Pete Visclosky from today’s International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing on welded stainless steel pressure pipe. I want to thank Chairman Williamson, Vice Chairman Johanson, all other members of the Commission, and the dedicated staff for the opportunity to testify today in the case involving welded stainless steel pressure pipe from India. Today is the fifth time I have testified before you in an antidumping and countervailing duty case in 2016. I am encouraged that the Commission has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the diligent consideration of these cases, and I appreciate the continued opportunity to participate in those deliberations. However, I am concerned by how similar the facts of many of these cases seem to be and how consistently certain countries continue to violate our trade laws. Of the five cases I have testified in this year, this is the third involving products from India. Our foreign competitors are not backing down and we must not either. The effect of these repeated trade law violations on the domestic pipe and tube market is glaringly evident. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 4,000 steel jobs were lost in 2015. Additionally, in 2015 imports captured 65 percent of the pipe and tube market share, an 11 percent increase from 2014. In that same time frame, domestic exports decreased by 38 percent. I encourage the Commission to continue to send a strong message to these countries that their unfair trade practices will not be tolerated and that if they continue to violate our trade laws they will be swiftly and significantly reprimanded. The product we are discussing today, welded stainless steel pressure pipe, serves as a critical component in the processing of many essential products, including food, oil and gas, paper, and petrochemicals. This product is used particularly in corrosive environments, high temperature and pressure conditions, and in conditions that demand e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/indiana-leaders-announce-federal-grant-supporting-indianapolis-economic | Indiana Leaders Announce Federal Grant Supporting Indianapolis Economic Initiatives | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), Ranking Member of the House Economic Development Subcommittee, Senator Joe Donnelly and Mayor Joe Hogsett, joined the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) in announcing a generous grant to Indianapolis. This $355,000 grant will be used to better support the city’s regional economic initiatives and fully develop the opportunities available through Indy’s federal ‘Promise Zone’ designation. The three-year grant will help support the hiring of a Recovery Coordinator/ Promise Zone Liaison for the City of Indianapolis. This person will be charged with helping to mitigate the hardships of unemployment and determine alternative employment opportunities for Hoosiers, especially those impacted by the closure of the Carrier facility. “I met several times with the EDA Director for updates on their projects and to urge more resources for our city.” said Congressman André Carson. “I look forward to continuing to work with the EDA and the City of Indianapolis to strengthen our region.” "This federal grant will help hard-working Hoosiers find new employment opportunities, including those workers harmed by Carrier’s decision to ship Hoosier jobs to Mexico," said Senator Donnelly, who wrote a letter supporting the ciity's grant application. "I was proud to support this effort to bring important, much-needed resources to Hoosier workers and attract new businesses to Indianapolis, helping local families and our community." “Since Carrier announced the closure of their Indianapolis facility, the City’s Carrier Task Force has worked tirelessly to convene resources and identify opportunities to aid the thousands of hard working families affected by this decision,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Today’s award by the EDA will provide invaluable opportunities for the community, helping to attract and grow manufacturing operations and putting affected employees back to work. I want to thank Senator Donnelly and Congressman André Carson for their leadership o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:01:54Z |
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-donnelly-asked-top-armed-forces-officials-about-implementation-of-sexton-act | Sen. Donnelly asked top Armed Forces officials about implementation of Sexton Act | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Sen. Donnelly asked top Armed Forces officials about implementation of Sexton Act During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Joe asked top officials from the U.S. Army, U.S Air Force, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy to provide an update about how they are implementing Joe’s Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act, which is now law and requires annual mental health assessments of all servicemembers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-welcomes-hoosier-wwii-korean-and-vietnam-veterans-on-northeast-indiana-honor-flight-in-dc | Donnelly Welcomes Hoosier WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans on Northeast Indiana Honor Flight in D.C. | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Welcomes Hoosier WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans on Northeast Indiana Honor Flight in D.C. Thursday, September 22, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Today, at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly greeted and thanked northeast Indiana veterans for their service to our country. The Northeast Indiana Honor Flight trip included nearly 80 Hoosier veterans. Senator Donnelly greets Hoosier veterans visiting D.C. with the Northeast Indiana Honor Flight Network trip. For more high resolution photos, click here. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America’s military heroes by sponsoring veterans’ trips to Washington, D.C., where they can visit and reflect at their memorials. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/indiana-leaders-announce-federal-grant-supporting-indianapolis-economic-initiatives | Indiana Leaders Announce Federal Grant Supporting Indianapolis Economic Initiatives | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Indiana Leaders Announce Federal Grant Supporting Indianapolis Economic Initiatives Three- year grant will help those impacted by the closure of Carrier Thursday, September 22, 2016 Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, joined the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) in announcing a federal grant to Indianapolis. This $355,000 grant will be used to better support the city’s regional economic initiatives and fully develop the opportunities available through Indy’s federal ‘Promise Zone’ designation. The three-year grant will help support the hiring of a Recovery Coordinator/ Promise Zone Liaison for the City of Indianapolis. This person will be charged with helping to mitigate the hardships of unemployment and determine alternative employment opportunities for Hoosiers, especially those impacted by the closure of the Carrier facility. Senator Donnelly, who wrote a letter supporting the city's grant application, said, “This federal grant will help hard-working Hoosiers find new employment opportunities, including those workers harmed by Carrier’s decision to ship Hoosier jobs to Mexico. I was proud to support this effort to bring important, much-needed resources to Hoosier workers and attract new businesses to Indianapolis, helping local families and our community.” Congressman André Carson said, “I met several times with the EDA Director for updates on their projects and to urge more resources for our city. I look forward to continuing to work with the EDA and the City of Indianapolis to strengthen our region.” Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said, “Since Carrier announced the closure of their Indianapolis facility, the City’s Carrier Task Force has worked tirelessly to convene resources and identify opportunities to aid the thousands of hard working families affected by this decision. Today’s award by the EDA will provide invaluable opportunities for the co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-helps-secure-purple-heart-for-wwii-veteran-from-muncie | Donnelly Helps Secure Purple Heart for WWII Veteran from Muncie | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Helps Secure Purple Heart for WWII Veteran from Muncie Medal award comes more than 70 years after the battlefield injury Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Muncie, Ind. – Today, Muncie resident and World War II veteran Junior Howell received the Purple Heart medal, exactly 72 years after he was injured in World War II. Howell was hit by shrapnel during the Battle of Peleliu in the Pacific on September 21, 1944. He requested assistance from U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly whose office worked to secure the medal. Donnelly’s staff was on hand in Muncie today for the award ceremony with the U.S. Marine Corps. Donnelly said, “Junior Howell served our country with distinction during World War II, and it was a great honor to help him receive this long overdue Purple Heart. We owe our deepest gratitude to Junior Howell and thank him for his sacrifice.” Veterans whose medals have been lost or destroyed can contact Donnelly’s office in Indianapolis at 317-226-5555 for assistance replacing them. Donnelly’s office may also be able to help veterans working to access medals they have earned. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-praises-action-on-miners-protection-act-calls-for-senate-passage | Donnelly Praises Action on Miners Protection Act, Calls for Senate Passage | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Praises Action on Miners Protection Act, Calls for Senate Passage Bipartisan bill passed Senate Finance Committee today, now needs full Senate approval Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee passed the bipartisan Miners Protection Act, which would protect the health and pension benefits of thousands of American miners, including retired Hoosier miners. Donnelly said, “I am pleased that the Senate Finance Committee took action today and passed the Miners Protection Act, fulfilling its commitment to vote on this legislation. I urge the full Senate to act quickly, and I will keep pushing for passage of this bipartisan legislation, because these miners deserve the benefits they were promised and earned.” In Indiana, roughly 3,000 retired miners are receiving pension benefits and 1,500 are receiving health benefits and, without action, their benefits are at risk. Donnelly spoke in support of the Miners Protection Act on the Senate floor in June, joining a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the Senate to act. Subsequently, Donnelly and the senators received a commitment that the bill would see committee action, which occurred today. Donnelly met with retired miners from Indiana earlier this month at their rally in Washington, D.C. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-we-must-do-more-to-help-prevent-military-and-veteran-suicide | Donnelly: ‘We Must Do More to Help Prevent Military and Veteran Suicide’ | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: ‘We Must Do More to Help Prevent Military and Veteran Suicide’ During floor speech, Senator recognizes Suicide Prevention Month and efforts to combat military suicide Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and called on Congress to continue working to combat military and veteran suicide and improve mental health care for servicemembers and veterans. Donnelly spoke about the need for Congress to finalize the national defense bill, which includes the third and final provision from his bipartisan “Servicemembers and Veteran Mental Health Care Package.” The Senate passed the national defense bill earlier this year, including Donnelly’s Frontline Mental Health Provider Training Act, which would establish a pilot program to expand the use of physician assistants specializing in psychiatric care to help address the mental health provider shortage. To see Senator Donnelly’s speech click the image above or click here. Donnelly said, in part, during his speech, “It will take a consistent, concerted effort to bring the number of servicemember suicides down to zero…We need to ensure the laws we’ve passed, including the Sexton Act and the ‘Care Package,’ are implemented correctly, so these services reach the troops and veterans who need them most. “This year, the final provision of my bipartisan ‘Care Package’ passed the Senate as part of the national defense bill. This legislation can help make a difference for our servicemembers…and I urge Congress to come together on a final defense bill that can be sent to the President and signed into law. “We must do more to help prevent military and veteran suicide.” Last year, for the fourth year in a row, more U.S. troops were lost to suicide than in combat and on average an estimated 20 veterans a day take their own lives. In 2015, 475 servicemembers took their own lives. Prior to that we lost 443 servicememb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-welcomes-hoosier-wwii-veterans-on-bluegrass-honor-flight-in-dc | Donnelly Welcomes Hoosier WWII Veterans on Bluegrass Honor Flight in D.C. | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Welcomes Hoosier WWII Veterans on Bluegrass Honor Flight in D.C. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Today, at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly greeted and thanked southeast Indiana veterans for their service. The Bluegrass Honor Flight trip included nearly 20 Hoosier veterans from southeast Indiana, including New Albany. Senator Donnelly greets Hoosier veterans visiting D.C. with the Bluegrass Honor Flight Network trip. For more high resolution photos, click here. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America’s military heroes by sponsoring veterans’ trips to Washington, D.C., where they can visit and reflect at their memorials. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/statements-for-the-record/statement-in-support-of-hr-5147-babies-act | Statement in Support of H.R. 5147, BABIES ACT | 2016-09-20 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Mr. Carson: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I support this bill, as amended, which directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to install baby changing stations in restrooms in public buildings across the Nation. I’d also like to commend my colleague, the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline), for his leadership on this issue, and for his willingness to work with me to bring this bill to the Floor today. This is a simple and smart bill that makes public buildings more family friendly. Equal access to baby changing stations in Federal buildings, in both men’s and women’s restrooms across the country, is essential to protecting the health and safety of children, and encouraging a more accessible environment for parents and caregivers. Despite the fact that the cost of a baby changing station is nominal, not all public buildings have baby changing stations in their restrooms. As a result, many caretakers are forced to change their children on the floor or on the countertop of public restrooms. Not only does this put the health and safety of babies at risk, but it also puts the health of other restroom patrons at risk. I’m pleased that our Committee worked closely with Representative Cicilline to achieve the original purpose of the bill and to keep the costs down for this change in public policy. The amended bill directs GSA to include at least one baby changing station in the men’s and women’s restrooms on each floor of a public building. The requirements of this bill do not apply to any restrooms in Federal buildings which are not available to the public. Families should never have to face the hardship of inadequate baby changing facilities while in a public building. The BABIES Act fixes this problem and make our public buildings more family-friendly. This common-sense legislation will make lives easier for countless families across the country. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-calls-on-va-to-continue-engagement-on-crown-hill-cemetery-plan | Donnelly Calls on VA to Continue Engagement on Crown Hill Cemetery Plan | 2016-09-20 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Calls on VA to Continue Engagement on Crown Hill Cemetery Plan Senator sends letter to VA Secretary Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald, asking that the VA continue to engage with Indianapolis citizens, local community groups, and area veterans as it constructs a columbarium in Crown Hill Cemetery. Donnelly said, in part, in his letter, “I appreciate the VA’s decision to select Indianapolis as a national cemetery site to serve tens of thousands of Hoosier veterans and their families in Central Indiana…The successful completion of this project, however, will require sufficient input both from veterans as well as the local community… I ask that you continue to engage with all Hoosiers and listen to their thoughts and concerns about construction of the memorial.” The full text of the letter can be read here or below. September 20, 2016 The Honorable Robert A. McDonald Secretary United States Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC Dear Secretary McDonald: I am writing in regard to the intended construction of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemetery in Indianapolis, where the creation of columbaria is planned on the north side of Crown Hill Cemetery. I am proud of the men and women who have served our country, and one of my top priorities in Congress is to ensure veterans are honored with the care and respect they deserve. As such, I appreciate the VA’s decision to select Indianapolis as a national cemetery site to serve tens of thousands of Hoosier veterans and their families in Central Indiana. The successful completion of this project, however, will require sufficient input both from veterans as well as the local community. As plans for the columbarium cemetery progress, I ask that you continue to engage with all Hoosiers and listen to their thoughts and concerns about construction of the memorial. Thank you… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-faa-grant-award-for-the-michigan-city-municipal | Visclosky Announces FAA Grant Award for the Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field Airport | 2016-09-19 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Congressman Visclosky announced today that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a grant for the Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field Airport. The $150,000 grant award will fund an environmental assessment of any potential environmental impact related to relocating US Highway 20 to improve the runway safety area. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, “Michigan City has consistently made progress to invest in their transportation infrastructure and invigorate their economy. I commend them on this latest investment in the airport that will continue to create benefits for current residents and draw new visitors to their great community.” Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer stated, “I would like to thank Congressman Visclosky for ensuring funding for the FAA Airport Improvement Program remains steadfast. I also want to thank FAA and the INDOT Office of Aviation as this funding allows our city to take another essential step forward in keeping our airfield safe for general aviation traffic.” For additional information on the FAA grant program, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-honors-life-of-dr-john-brademas-on-senate-floor | Donnelly Honors Life of Dr. John Brademas on Senate Floor | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Honors Life of Dr. John Brademas on Senate Floor In floor speech, Donnelly highlights Brademas’ leadership in Congress on behalf of Hoosiers and to advance causes including education, civil rights, and social justice Thursday, September 15, 2016 Washington, D.C. — During a floor speech today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly honored the life and service of Dr. John Brademas, a Mishawaka native, who previously represented Hoosiers for 22 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and served as President of New York University, and passed away in July. In Congress, Brademas served the then-Third congressional district and was a leading and effective legislator on issues involving schools, colleges, and universities, services for the disabled, and for libraries, museums, the arts and humanities. To watch Senator Donnelly’s speech, click the image above or click here. Donnelly said in part during his speech, “John Brademas was an extraordinary public servant and a trailblazing leader. His achievements made a mark on Indiana and our country that can still be felt today… In Congress, he was always working, always pushing to make life better for Hoosiers and for all Americans… “On a personal note, I was honored to call John Brademas my friend and my mentor. I got to know him after being elected to represent many of the same north central Indiana communities that he served so well in Congress for so long… John burned with a deep love for our country and with a desire to make the world a better place. The State of Indiana, the United States, and our world are so much better off because of Dr. John Brademas.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-receives-guardian-of-small-business-award | Donnelly Receives Guardian of Small Business Award | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Receives Guardian of Small Business Award Earns recognition for supporting small business growth in Indiana Thursday, September 15, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented its Guardian of Small Business Award to U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly in recognition of his work on policies that support small businesses in Indiana and across the country. Earlier this year, Donnelly received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his support of policies that encourage economic growth and job creation. Donnelly receiving the NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award today. To view HD version, click here. Donnelly, who is a former small business owner, said, “Small businesses are a cornerstone of Indiana’s economy, employing nearly half our workers and driving job creation and opportunity. It is an honor to receive this award from the National Federation of Independent Businesses. I will continue working to ensure that small businesses have opportunities to grow and expand because their success is the foundation of success for communities and neighborhoods across the country.” NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan said, “Many elected officials claim that they are champions of small business, but our Guardian Award shows our members and other small business owners who is really fighting for them. Based on his voting record, Sen. Donnelly is one of the most reliable advocates for small business in Washington. NFIB is honored to present Sen. Donnelly with this award.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-agreement-with-israel-critical-to-security-of-both-of-our-countries | Donnelly: Agreement with Israel Critical to Security of Both of our Countries | 2016-09-14 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: Agreement with Israel Critical to Security of Both of our Countries Senator, who is Senate Armed Services Committee Strategic Forces Ranking Member, praises 10-year agreement to provide military aid to Israel Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after the United States and Israel today signed a new 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating that the U.S. will provide record military aid to Israel. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, “This agreement further strengthens the unbreakable bond between Israel and the United States. Our security partnership and this critical agreement will continue to advance our shared security interests, helping to protect Israel as well as our troops in the Middle East.” Donnelly is Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, which oversees U.S. missile defense programs, as well as U.S.-Israel collaborative missile defense programs, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Donnelly has long supported collaborative missile defense programs with Israel to help ensure that Israel has the cutting-edge technology it needs to counter a wide range of threats, including the ability to thwart enemy rocket attacks on civilian communities and to intercept ballistic missiles. Donnelly has visited Israel twice this year and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on both occasions. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-fra-grant-award-to-improve-the-east-chicago-train | Visclosky Announces FRA Grant Award to Improve the East Chicago Train Station | 2016-09-13 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Congressman Visclosky announced today that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded a grant to improve the East Chicago Train Station. The $2,698,028 grant has been awarded to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and will be used to improve access to the existing platform at the East Chicago Train Station. The goal of the project is to reduce congestion and improve safety. According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 12,000 commuters utilize the South Shore Rail Line during an average workday, and East Chicago is the most utilized station on the South Shore Rail Line. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, “I congratulate NICTD and the City of East Chicago for their initiative to secure funding for this invaluable project. There is a great momentum growing to improve and expand the transportation infrastructure of Northwest Indiana. This grant is the latest example of the transformational investments that are occurring that will have countless benefits for all the current residents in our communities and the next generation.” City of East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland stated, “Improving the East Chicago Train Station will enhance our economic development and benefit every resident and visitor to our great City. I thank NICTD and Congressman Visclosky for their continued strong support for East Chicago.” Michael Noland, President of NICTD, stated, “This is very welcome news to the South Shore’s 3,500 daily passengers that use the East Chicago Train Station. It’s extremely important that we find a solution to the single access way to the platform and we cannot thank Congressman Visclosky enough for helping us to address this need.” For additional information on the FRA grant program, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-lauds-action-to-level-playing-field-for-hoosier-farmers | Donnelly Lauds Action to Level Playing Field for Hoosier Farmers | 2016-09-13 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Lauds Action to Level Playing Field for Hoosier Farmers Senator has consistently advocated for farmers and workers against illegal international subsidies Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after the United States filed a new case today against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) alleging that the Chinese government has illegally subsidized its rice, wheat, and corn crops. Donnelly said, “Trade is important to our economy, and nobody knows that better than Hoosier farmers. We also know, however, that trade only works when everyone plays by the same rules. Whether it’s illegal subsidies for corn or steel, China continues to manipulate prices to undercut American farmers and manufacturers. That is why I support strong efforts, like today’s enforcement action, that hold the Chinese accountable, so we can ensure that Indiana’s farmers can compete on a level playing field.” Donnelly has consistently advocated for the U.S. to be active against foreign governments that undermine American farmers and workers through illegal subsidies, including in the agricultural and steel sectors. He has also supported legislation to expand export opportunities for Hoosier farmers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-15th-anniversary-of-911-attacks | Donnelly Statement Regarding the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks | 2016-09-11 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement Regarding the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Sunday, September 11, 2016 Indianapolis, Ind. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in advance of Sunday’s 15th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks. Donnelly said, “Fifteen years ago, friends and neighbors, sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters were taken from us in senseless acts of terrorism. Across Indiana and the country, we mourn the innocent lives lost, pray for loved ones who are still with us, and recommit ourselves to honoring the memory of the victims through service to community and country. We must remain vigilant against those who threaten us, and continue to support our military in their effort to combat terrorism around the world. ” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnelly-bill-would-help-vets-with-unpaid-medical-bills | Donnelly Bill Would Help Vets With Unpaid Medical Bills | 2016-09-09 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Bill Would Help Vets With Unpaid Medical Bills By: Jill Sheridan Friday, September 9, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS - There are over 476,000 Hoosier veterans, many of them seek health care through the Veterans Affairs, and a growing number are having difficulty with unpaid medical bills. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly has introduced a new proposal that seeks to protect these veterans from credit agencies. The Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act of 2014 expanded the number of health care options for veterans but has also led to a backlog of unpaid medical bills. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he wants to address this problem. "Some of our veterans are experiencing long wait times and issues making appointments through the veterans choice program." Said Donnelly. "In addition, some are getting billed inappropriately because the Department of Veterans affairs has failed to pay providers in a timely fashion." The legislation Donnelly co-authored would delay debt from being reported to credit agencies for one-year for vets who have accessed services through the Veterans Choice Program. Deputy Director of Healthcare at the American Legion, Roscoe Butler says this bill ensure that veterans have access to care without the fear of financial problems. "They deserve the very best quality health care the VA can provide." Butler said. A companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives also aims to address this issue. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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