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| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/news-rep-jim-costa-delivers-65-million-federal-funding-central-valley | NEWS: Rep. Jim Costa Delivers $6.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Valley Communities | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) has secured $6.5 million in federal funding for four community projects included in the fiscal year 2026 agriculture funding package. These investments will strengthen key infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the Central Valley, helping to improve the quality of life for constituents in California’s 21st Congressional District. The four community project funding requests that Rep. Costa secured are as follows: $3.5 million for the Kaweah River Siphon Project by Tulare Irrigation District. This funding will replace the existing siphon, an underground pipeline that carries water underneath the river, that was damaged by the 2023 winter storms. Replacement of the siphon would boost groundwater recharge, improve the reliability of water deliveries, and enhance flood protection in the City of Visalia and surrounding communities. $1 million for the Orange Cove Police Department. This funding will enable the City of Orange Cove to build a new, modern police department headquarters to enhance public safety. The new facility will include senior housing and commercial space, a multi-use development that strengthens public services, supports local economic activity, and addresses housing needs. $1 million for Kingsburg Emergency Operations Center. This funding will enable the City of Kingsburg to build a new Emergency Operations Center, strengthening the region’s ability to respond to weather-related disasters and public safety emergencies. $1 million for the Parlier Police Department. This funding for this project will help the City of Parlier to fully renovate and modernize its police department. Key improvements include expanding the evidence room, replacing leaking roofs, and adding a public lobby to serve as a community space for outreach. BACKGROUND Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funds for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2026. Projects are restricted … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-releases-2025-year-end-review-highlighting-year-results | Congressman Don Davis Releases 2025 Year-End Review, Highlighting A Year of Results for Eastern North Carolina | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NC | Donald G. Davis | D000230 | dondavis.house.gov | dondavis | https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released his 2025 NC-01 Year in Review detailing 365 days of progress and results for eastern North Carolina. The report highlights major legislative accomplishments reflecting his ongoing commitment to North Carolina’s First Congressional District. “Our focus is simple: strengthening eastern North Carolina's economic future. We have met people where they are, families, workers, farmers, small business owners, and veterans, to hear firsthand how rising costs and limited market access are squeezing household budgets and affecting their lives,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Even with progress, too many families are struggling to get ahead. We will keep pushing for lower costs, a stronger local economy, and good-paying jobs so the American Dream remains within reach here in the East.” SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS: Introduced 26 bills. Returned over $9.2 million from federal agencies to eastern North Carolina families, veterans, and seniors. Resolved 843 constituent casework requests. 59,000 pieces of constituent correspondence. Advanced innovation and regulatory clarity as the ranking member of the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee with the U.S. House passage of the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act. Received the Congressional Management Foundation’s Best of Bipartisan Engagement & Collaboration award. Secured over $48.03 million in Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026. Voted to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in American history, securing critical community investments, including: Town of Whitakers Community Center – $1.015 million Gates County Community Center – $1 million Bertie County Fire Department Critical Equipment – $1 million Town of Williamston Fire Ladder Truck – $1 million Bertie County Emergency 911 Center – $1 million Town of Plymouth Public Health & Safety Facility Upgrades – $1 million Greene County Senior Center of Excellence – $1.015 million SJAFB Combat Arms Training and Main… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-preckwinkle-cook-county-leaders-warn-aca-tax-credit-expiration | Krishnamoorthi, Preckwinkle, Cook County Leaders Warn ACA Tax Credit Expiration Will Double Premiums, Strain Cook County Health and Stroger Hospital | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Lauren Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Donnica Austin-Cathey, Chief Hospital Executive–Stroger, and other Cook County leaders today at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County to warn that the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits at midnight will sharply raise health care costs and place severe strain on Cook County Health and its flagship safety-net hospital. “Letting these ACA tax credits expire isn’t an accident—it’s a choice,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “Republican leadership must allow a vote to extend these credits and stop blocking action to protect Medicaid from devastating cuts. Without action, premiums will nearly double, families will lose coverage overnight, and Cook County Health and Illinois taxpayers will be forced to absorb the fallout.” “At Cook County Health, we will help patients navigate coverage changes, and provide the care they need, but we can not do it alone. Our efforts will not be able to offset the loss of federal support. Letting the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire will cost people in our community their insurance, their health, and in some cases, their lives. We urge policymakers to consider the consequences of allowing these subsidies to expire,” said Donnica Austin-Cathey, Chief Hospital Executive, Stroger Hospital, Cook County Health. More than 550,000 Illinois residents are enrolled in the ACA marketplace in 2025, including over 360,000 Cook County residents, roughly 90 percent of whom rely on premium tax credits to afford coverage. If the credits expire, average monthly ACA premiums in Cook County are projected to rise by about 95 percent, pricing many families out of insurance overnight. Health care leaders warned that coverage losses will hit safety-net hospitals first. In 2023, charity and discounted care at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital totaled nearly $140 million, almost six times more than the next closest hospital in Illinois. In… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1990 | Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Mary Gay Scanlon | S001205 | scanlon.house.gov | scanlon | https://scanlon.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an opportunity for students in PA-05 to create and submit their original app for a chance to win the Challenge competing against students from all over the country. In order to participate in the competition: Students must be in middle or high school by the time the competition ends and must either live or go to school in the registered district they wish to compete in; and, apps can be coded on any platform, on any language, on any theme. “The annual Congressional App Challenge is a great program that engages our youth in STEM-related fields,” said Rep. Scanlon. “At a time when science and technology fields are rapidly evolving, it’s important that we invest in programs that help our youth develop skills for success in the future. I’m pleased to celebrate all of our participants this year and congratulate this year’s winner.” A team of judges evaluated six submissions using a rubric to rate each of the apps along two general categories — Concept and Technology. This year’s first-place winner is Allison Tan from Lower Merion High School, who came up with OpiWarrior, an iOS app that helps people quickly find nearby pharmacies that stock buprenorphine, a life-saving medication for opioid use disorder. Runner up Christopher Armstrong from Strath Haven High School coded the app Coaster Dreams, a minimalistic, open-ended roller coaster design video game. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-showcases-top-legislation-endorsed-lowering-costs-caucus-slash-costs | Scholten Showcases Top Legislation Endorsed by the Lowering Costs Caucus to Slash Costs for Families | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amidst a growing affordability crisis, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten, a founder of the Lowering Costs Caucus (LCC) in Congress, announced her end-of-year showcase of legislation to lower costs for American families. The highlighted LCC-endorsed legislation could help lower the cost of housing by tens of thousands of dollars per family; the cost of baby products by hundreds of dollars; the cost of health care by up to tens of thousands per person; and much more. The LCC is a group of committed lawmakers in Congress committed to producing policy ideas that will tackle the affordability crisis head-on. Founded just this year, the group has already produced dozens of bills and ideas that would save Americans thousands of dollars each and every year. Members of the Lowering Costs Caucus can submit and vote to endorse legislation that would make a meaningful difference in cutting costs for everyday Americans. The caucus also reaches out to members who are not yet part of the caucus to submit their legislation for endorsement. The Lowering Costs Caucus then endorses bills that showcase some of the best solutions in Congress to the affordability crisis. "From groceries to childcare to energy and healthcare, Americans are just paying too much. It doesn't have to be this way,” said Rep. Scholten. “There are easy policy solutions that will help us lower costs, if we're willing to put American families first. That's what the Lowering Cost Caucus is all about. I'm so proud of the work this caucus has done so far this year, and there's even more to come in 2026!” “I hear from constituents in California every day that their costs are too high. Families in Orange and Los Angeles counties are seeing prices go up for everything from groceries to gas to day care. I was proud to join Rep. Scholten and Rep. Landsman as founding members of the Lowering Costs Caucus to shut out the politics-as-usual noise in Washington and focus on what we are actually hearing from families back home,” said Rep. Derek Tran … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/31/bennet-hickenlooper-slam-trumps-veto-of-their-finish-the-avc-act/ | Bennet, Hickenlooper Slam Trump’s Veto of Their Finish the AVC Act | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CO | Michael F. Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | bennet | https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ | scraper | Denver — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper issued the following statement after President Trump vetoed their bipartisan Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: “Nothing says ‘Make America Great Again’ like denying 50,000 rural Coloradans access to clean, affordable drinking water. President Trump’s first veto of his second term blocks a bipartisan bill that both the House and Senate passed unanimously, costs taxpayers nothing, and delivers safe, reliable water to rural communities that overwhelmingly supported him. Trump’s attacks on Southern Colorado are politics at its worst—putting personal and political grievances ahead of Americans. Southeastern Coloradans were promised the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit more than 60 years ago. With this veto, President Trump broke that promise and demonstrated exactly why so many Americans are fed up with Washington. We will keep fighting to make sure rural Coloradans get the clean drinking water they were promised.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/31/bennet-statement-on-federal-intervention-at-northwest-colorado-power-plant/ | Bennet Statement on Federal Intervention at Northwest Colorado Power Plant | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CO | Michael F. Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | bennet | https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ | scraper | Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement following the Department of Energy’s 202(c) 90-day order to require Craig Station’s Unit 1, a 427 MW coal-fired power plant in Northwest Colorado, to remain operational past its planned 2025 retirement: “President Trump’s so-called “energy emergency” is being used to justify tying the hands of utilities, forcing them to keep aging, outdated power plants open, often at high cost to the consumers they serve, whether or not it makes sense for energy reliability. It is unacceptable to burden ratepayers with these unnecessary costs. The Department of Energy (DOE) should be focused on doing everything it can to partner with transitioning communities and make energy more affordable. Instead, this administration is overriding business decisions and ignoring the costly consequences for Coloradans. “The DOE order is the latest in a string of attacks against Colorado, because we refuse to bend to the President. President Trump continues to take out his personal and political grievances on Coloradans who are already struggling to make ends meet. Federal intervention like this makes long-term planning impossible – this is not how you operate a business, plan an electric grid, or help a community stay prosperous. I am disappointed but not surprised by this continued revenge tour.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-slam-trumps-veto-of-their-finish-the-avc-act/ | Hickenlooper, Bennet Slam Trump’s Veto of Their Finish the AVC Act | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CO | John W. Hickenlooper | H000273 | www.hickenlooper.senate.gov | hickenlooper | https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ | scraper | DENVER — U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet issued the following statement after President Trump vetoed their bipartisan Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: “Nothing says ‘Make America Great Again’ like denying 50,000 rural Coloradans access to clean, affordable drinking water. President Trump’s first veto of his second term blocks a bipartisan bill that both the House and Senate passed unanimously, costs taxpayers nothing, and delivers safe, reliable water to rural communities that overwhelmingly supported him. Trump’s attacks on Southern Colorado are politics at its worst—putting personal and political grievances ahead of Americans. Southeastern Coloradans were promised the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit more than 60 years ago. With this veto, President Trump broke that promise and demonstrated exactly why so many Americans are fed up with Washington. We will keep fighting to make sure rural Coloradans get the clean drinking water they were promised.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-statement-on-ninth-circuit-court-order-returning-control-of-national-guard-to-california/ | Padilla Statement on Ninth Circuit Court Order Returning Control of National Guard to California | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted its stay on a federal judge’s order barring the Trump Administration from deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles, ending the federalization of California’s National Guard and returning authority over them to the state: “Today’s order affirms what we’ve said from the beginning: the Trump Administration’s choice to federalize and deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles was unlawful. This deployment is reckless, harmful, and an abuse of executive power that has put service members in an impossible position. “The fight is not over but I look forward to the remaining service members returning to their families, their jobs, and their primary critical missions as soon as possible.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-department-health-human-services-grant | Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Department of Health & Human Services Grant Award to the State of Mississippi | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded $205,907,220 in grant funds to the state of Mississippi for a Rural Health Transformation program. This award will strengthen rural healthcare by expanding access, improving care coordination and modernizing infrastructure, growing the workforce and using telehealth to improve health outcomes. This award is provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. | 1 | 2026-04-10T05:46:57Z | 2026-04-10T05:48:19Z |
| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-doj-grant-support-mississippi-internet | Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces DOJ Grant to Support Mississippi Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced a $416,214 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office to continue leading the Mississippi Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The funding, awarded through the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, will support efforts to prevent, investigate, and prosecute online child exploitation crimes across Mississippi. The Attorney General’s Office has led the ICAC Task Force since 2007 in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-federal-transportation-and-safety-grants | Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Federal Transportation and Safety Grants for Mississippi’s Second District | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced multiple federal transportation and safety grants awarded to communities across Mississippi’s Second Congressional District to improve roadway safety, strengthen planning efforts, and support aviation infrastructure. Hinds County — Safe Streets: Robinson Road Project Hinds County will receive $20,000,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program to reconstruct a 2.75-mile segment of Robinson Road between Interstate 220 and West Capitol Street in Jackson. The project will add ADA-compliant sidewalks, bicycle lanes, improved lighting, access management, and pedestrian safety features to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes along this high-risk corridor. Bolivar County — Bolivar County Safe Streets Project Bolivar County will receive $200,000 in SS4A funding to conduct data collection, crash and speed analysis, and demonstration activities to update its countywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The project will help guide future safety improvements across the county. Tunica County — Tunica County Safety Action Plan Tunica County will receive $248,000 to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, including a five-year crash analysis, public engagement, identification of high-injury roadways, and a web-based dashboard to track safety performance. | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/correa-announces-anaheim-student-as-congressional-app-challenge-winner | CORREA ANNOUNCES ANAHEIM STUDENT AS CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | J. Luis Correa | C001110 | correa.house.gov | correa | https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced Xiong Yi, a student at Fairmont Prep Academy in Anaheim, Calif. as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 46th District. As one of the challenge winners, Xiong will be invited to demonstrate his app to Members of Congress and their staff in the U.S. Capitol. Photo of Xiong Yi You can watch a walkthrough of Xiong’s app, MathFluent, HERE and by clicking the image below. Screenshot of Xiong’s app, MathFluent When asked what inspired the creation of MathFluent, Yi said: “The idea for Math Fluent came from a personal realization: many students can solve math problems, but they don’t always understand why their solutions work. I used to be one of those students. I could follow steps, memorize methods, and get the right answers — but I didn’t always grasp the deeper meaning or logic. Everything changed when I began questioning the purpose of each step. Instead of rushing to the answer, I practiced asking myself what the problem was teaching, whether my logic made sense, and how I could explain it clearly. My approach didn’t just improve my performance — it made math enjoyable, empowering, and intellectually satisfying. That insight inspired MathFluent. I wanted to create a tool that trains students to think like mathematicians: curious, analytical, expressive, and independent. Math is a language, and fluency in that language comes from understanding, not pattern-recall. Building this app lets me help others build that skill early, rather than discovering it later by chance.” The Congressional App Challenge is an official initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Members of Congress host contests in their districts for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. Each participating Member of Congress selects a winning app from their district, and each winning team is invited to showcase their winning app to Congress … | 1 | 2026-04-01T05:41:29Z | 2026-04-01T05:42:36Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jim-costa-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Rep. Jim Costa Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FRESNO, Calif. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today announced Natalie Bonilla as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 21st Congressional District. Natalie Bonilla, a senior at Selma High School, developed Community Support, a mobile app designed for both iOS and Android platforms. The app compiles critical community support resources—including hotline numbers, support groups, phone numbers, and nearby locations—to ensure individuals in the Central Valley can quickly access help during times of need. Inspired by her own personal experiences, Natalie created Community Support to help reduce the stigma around seeking assistance and to make life-saving information more accessible to members of her community. The app provides a user-friendly way for individuals to locate urgent and non-urgent resources in one centralized place. Natalie built the app using Java and completed most of the coding at home and at school. Through the process, she navigated technical challenges such as adapting the app’s design across different devices and debugging code, gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexity and time required to develop a fully functional application. “Natalie’s app demonstrates how technology can be used to strengthen communities and support those who may be experiencing difficult moments,” said Congressman Jim Costa. “As one of America’s future leaders, Natalie has already shown creativity, persistence, and a strong commitment to service. I’m proud to recognize her achievement and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next.” “I come from a family deeply involved in social services, which motivated me to continue helping others. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and honored to have been chosen as this year’s winner,” said Natalie Bonilla. “I was completely shocked and didn’t expect it at all. My teacher encouraged me to apply, even though I had a lot of doubts. When I received the news, I was incredibly happy.” About the App Community Support connects users direc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-secures-nearly-13-million-new-safe-streets-funding-bolster | Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Streets Funding To Bolster Vision For A Safer NW Ohio | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcy Kaptur | K000009 | kaptur.house.gov | kaptur | https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The new awards announced today totaling $1,275,370 include: $653,200 awarded to Lucas County for Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities for Northwest Ohio Transportation Safety Action Plan This award will be used by Lucas County to pilot and evaluate countermeasures and conduct supplemental planning to implement the Transportation Safety Action Plan across Lucas County. Activities include temporary curbs, signal preemption for emergency medical services, speed studies, walk audits, road safety audits, and development of design tools to evaluate crash and emergency response outcomes. $542,170 awarded to the City of Toledo for Toledo/Lucas County Fleet Vehicle Safety Supplemental Planning and Demonstration This award will be used by City of Toledo to conduct supplemental planning activities and demonstration activities to assess fleet vehicle crash risk, pilot safety technologies and trainings, and update the multi-jurisdictional Northwest Ohio Transportation Safety Action Plan. Deliverables include a consultant-led fleet assessment, driver monitoring in 186 vehicles, pilot interventions, telematics and crash evaluation, and a final report with prioritized procurement and implementation recommendations for Northwest Ohio. $80,000 awarded to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments for Safety Locations Reports for Ottawa and Sandusky Counties This award will be used by Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments to produce Safety Location Reports for Ottawa and Sandusky Counties that identify high-crash intersections and segments eligible for Ohio Department of Transportation safety funding. Deliverables include county-specific reports to prioritize eligible sites, support future road safety audits, and streamline Highway Safety Improvement Program applications to accelerate implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures. “Improving safety for walkers, bikers and drivers across Northwest Ohio is an important part of building a brighter future for all of our residents. These awards … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sam-liccardos-first-term-defined-bipartisanship-and-focus-local-priorities | Rep. Sam Liccardo’s First Term Defined by Bipartisanship and Focus on Local Priorities | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sam T. Liccardo | L000607 | liccardo.house.gov | liccardo | https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo released his end-of-year report highlighting a first term that balanced a focus on bipartisan problem-solving on housing and other cost-of-living issues with the imperative of responding to lawless, reckless, and harmful actions of the Trump Administration. “Amid the least productive legislative session in modern history, I came to Congress determined to get things done for our community,” said Liccardo. “Nonetheless, I worked to build partnerships on both sides of the aisle – authoring a bipartisan ACA tax extension to resolve a historic stalemate over health care, garnering committee approval for two bills to accelerate affordable housing, and becoming an original cosponsor of stablecoin legislation that passed the House and ultimately (through the Senate bill) got signed into law.” Several of these proposals–on housing, health care, and tech innovation –gained the attention of national news outlets. “We’ll build on this momentum, Liccardo observed, and push more legislation to deliver results, particularly on housing and lowering costs.” Liccardo also highlighted the groundwork laid this year to advance America’s long-term competitiveness. “I crafted and launched an Innovation Agenda to unleash America’s potential to win the 21st century, and I’m proud that this framework earned the support of the largest caucus in Congress, the 116-member New Democratic Coalition,” he added. Liccardo and the NDC are now working to get aligned behind a slate of pro-innovation bills, and he has forged bipartisan support for efforts to counter the Trump Administration’s attacks on high-skill immigration. Liccardo noted the important work of his team within California’s 16th District as well: “Beyond legislation, our hard-working team enabled the restoration of more than $3 million owed to constituents, and we launched two major regional initiatives—the Wildfire Resilience Partnership and the Partnership for the Coastside’s Future—to strengthen federal, state, and local coordi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congresswoman-april-mcclain-delaney-reports-proposed-ice-detention | Statement from Congresswoman April McClain Delaney on Reports of a Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Hagerstown | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released a statement on reports of a proposed ICE detention facility in Hagerstown, Maryland: "I am outraged by reports that the Trump Administration may be considering the construction of an ICE detention facility in or near Hagerstown. If true, this proposal is unacceptable—and I will fight it with every tool available to me. "The mass detention of human beings without due process is a profound moral and constitutional failure. Detaining people—like asylum seekers and families—far from legal counsel, their support systems, and meaningful oversight creates a grave risk of unlawful detention and irreversible harm. "Hagerstown is not a dumping ground for a broken federal system—it is a proud community built on fairness, decency, and the rule of law. I will not quietly accept a facility that threatens civil liberties, undermines due process, and contradicts our values. "Let me be clear about what I am doing, and what I will continue to do, to stop this: I am demanding full and immediate transparency from DHS and ICE, including all planning documents, contracts, internal analyses, and communications related to any proposed detention facility in Washington County. There will be no secrecy and no backroom decisions. I am scheduled to meet with ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations field office in Baltimore in January, where I will conduct my constitutionally required oversight of this facility which has my constituents locked inside. I will work with colleagues to use aggressive congressional oversight—including formal investigations—to expose any effort to rush this project forward while cutting corners on legality, due process, or human rights. I will oppose any attempt to detain people without full constitutional protections, and I will challenge policies that normalize prolonged or unlawful detention under the guise of efficiency. I will stand with community members, faith leaders, advocates, and local governments who are speaking out against th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-hits-50-city-milestone-2025-timnath-roundtable | Congressman Neguse Hits 50-City Milestone in 2025 with Timnath Roundtable | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Last week, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders in Timnath. He was joined by Mayor Robert Axmacher, Police Chief Laurie Scott, Fire Chief Derek Bergsten, and other local leaders to discuss community priorities. Rep. Neguse’s visit to the Northern Colorado town marked the 50th community he’s visited in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in 2025, building on his trademark for showing up for people across the state. He has also held 17 in-person town halls this year — more than every other member of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation combined. “When you represent a district as large as Colorado’s 2nd, you learn early on that showing up matters, and that the best way to serve the people you were elected to represent is to engage with them directly. Which is why I’ve made it my mission over the past year to show up in every community — no matter how big or small — to hear directly from our constituents,” said Congressman Neguse. “In the new year, we’ll keep traversing our district, engaging with everyone, and speaking up — because fixing what’s broken in our politics requires working together to build a future we all believe in.” Congressman Neguse has represented Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Covering more than 12,000 square miles, the district is one of Colorado’s largest and most rural, spanning twelve counties: Boulder, Weld, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Summit, Jackson, Routt, and Broomfield. In 2025 alone, Neguse visited 50 cities and towns across the district, including Allenspark, Eldorado Springs, Erie, Gold Hill, Gunbarrel, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Niwot, Superior, Central City, Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume, Avon, Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, Wolcott, Black Hawk, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Winter Park, Walden, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-blasts-trump-administration-denial-8-million-passaic-county | Congresswoman Pou Blasts Trump Administration Denial of $8 Million for Passaic County Schools | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ — Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today hammered the U.S. Department of Education’s refusal to reverse its decision to strip $8 million in funding for Passaic County schools under the Full-Service Community Schools grant program. “Despicable does not begin to describe this unjust and outrageous decision. With its denial today, the Trump Department of Education is ripping support right from the hands of our students in Paterson and Passaic,” said Congresswoman Nellie Pou. “With zero warning, little explanation, no rational basis, and days before Christmas, Paterson schools were notified that $7.9 million in federal support they were counting on would be terminated. This critical aid funds a myriad of vital services including after-school programming, tutoring, counseling, food assistance, and health services – all of which will now cease to exist because of the Trump administration’s callousness and cruelty. “Despite the Paterson Public School District’s willingness to remedy any concerns the Administration had with its programming under the grant, the Education Department refused to engage and has now hung these students and educators out to dry. At a time when the Department of Education has rolled back support to K-12 schools from coast to coast, New Jersey students will now be forced to return to their classrooms in the new year with fewer tools to help them succeed, incurring consequences that will be felt for years to come. The President promised to dismantle public education in America, and today he is doing exactly that. These cuts must be reversed and this funding must be restored.” On December 18, Congresswoman Pou sent an urgent letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighting the “catastrophic harm” these cuts would cause and demanded the funding be restored “before it is too late.” During Christmas week, Pou’s office had been in touch with administration officials to make clear the district’s willingness to work with the Department to address their priorities. Full-Service … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-advances-bipartisan-bill-modernize-aviation-supply-chain | Scholten Advances Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Aviation Supply Chain | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten advanced the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 with unanimous, bipartisan support out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This bipartisan legislation aims to study the potential to accelerate digital supply chain documentation at the Federal Aviation Administration to improve safety standards and combat forgery within supply chains. Representative Brad Knott (R-NC) is the Republican lead of the legislation. “Outdata data systems in our aviation supply chain not only cost time and money, they present a threat to safety and security,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “It is beyond time for the FAA to transition to digital documentation - a change that prevents counterfeit parts in the supply chain and keeps us all safe. West Michigan is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, proudly home to 406 such businesses. We need our federal processes to keep pace with industry. I am proud to be leading this straightforward, commonsense, and bipartisan legislation and am glad to see it pass out of committee with unanimous support. I urge Speaker Johnson to move this bill to the floor as soon as possible.” The Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 is a commonsense bill that builds on the work of the Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force. The Task Force’s report to Congress underscored a concerning rise in counterfeit or improperly documented aerospace parts in the supply chain. Because FAA documentation proving the airworthiness of these parts is not digitized, authorized release certificates are easy to forge, allowing bad actors to slip fraudulent parts into the supply chain. This bill will charge the U.S Government Accountability Office with conducting a study on the barriers to adopting digital documentation and verification throughout the entirety of the aerospace supply chain. The report will include suggestions on voluntary digitalization, as well as best practices to catal… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5837 | Rep. Dina Titus End of Year Report Shows Major Results for Southern Nevada | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | titus | https://titus.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today released an end of year report detailing her 2025 accomplishments on behalf of Nevada’s First District. “As the year and the first half of the 119th session of Congress come to a close, I am proud to look back upon my service to the people in Nevada’s First Congressional District,” said Congresswoman Titus. “In Washington, D.C, and in my Las Vegas district office, we have sought to address their concerns and needs.” “I have introduced legislation to prevent mushroom clouds in our backyard, help Southern Nevadans cope with the increasing effects of extreme heat, and conserve our precious water resources,” she continued. “Additionally, I delivered over $433 million in federal grants for Nevada’s First District and returned $2,323,418 to constituents in social security, veterans’ benefits, and tax refunds.” “It has been my privilege to serve the people of Congressional District 1 in 2025, and I look forward to working together with you in 2026 to improve lives and livlihoods in Southern Nevada,” the Congresswoman finished. Read the Full Report Here ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=B6BF6C33-92F6-4587-8F5C-F59D674DF378 | Klobuchar and Local Duluth Business Owners Advocate to Change Federal Hemp Ban | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | MN | Amy Klobuchar | K000367 | www.klobuchar.senate.gov | klobuchar | https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | DULUTH, MN — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was joined by Ryan Kopperud, Vice President of Growth for Birdie at Wild State Cider, and Adam Ruhland, CEO of Wild State Cider, to advocate to change the recently enacted federal ban on hemp. Klobuchar is working across the aisle to change it. “A one-size fits all approach to hemp regulation doesn't work for states like Minnesota that already have strong safety standards in place,” said Klobuchar. “We can protect our kids and support our small businesses — Minnesota’s model proves that’s possible. Under current state rules, small businesses like Wild State Cider are licensed, meet labeling and packaging standards, and ensure their products are available only to adults. I want our state’s small businesses and farmers to know: I’ve got your back.” “What’s at stake here is not just one business. Not just one taproom. It’s manufacturers, distributors, retailers, farmers, labs—the entire system behind these hemp products people already trust. Responsible, compliant, transparent businesses, and the jobs, revenue, and tax base that come with them. This is what happens when policy meets reality. And that reality—for us and for thousands of Minnesota businesses—is frankly terrifying,” said Ryan Kopperud, Vice President of Growth for Birdie at Wild State Cider. Wild State Cider is a well-known cidery based in Duluth that was founded in 2019. The cidery specializes in producing ciders made with natural ingredients. In 2023, Wild State Cider launched a successful line of THC-infused products called “Birdie.” However, a recent bill signed into law includes provisions that could severely impact Minnesota’s hemp industry by banning many products currently manufactured in the state. Senator Klobuchar voted against the bill and voted for an amendment by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to remove the provision impacting Minnesota’s hemp businesses. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-and-expand-mental-health-services-in-michigans-rural-communities | Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen and Expand Mental Health Services in Michigan’s Rural Communities | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen and expand mental health services in Michigan’s rural communities. The Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act – which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) – aims to help states grow their behavioral health workforce, particularly in rural areas, to ensure mental health resources are accessible across the state. Specifically, the bill would require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance-use disorder providers under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. “I’m proud to join my colleague in leading this bipartisan bill to help ensure all Michiganders can access quality mental health care from trained professionals. With the demand for mental health support higher than ever before, this commonsense legislation would help states strengthen this critical workforce to expand the mental health services available in rural and underserved communities,” said Senator Peters. The Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act is supported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Peters has been a consistent advocate for mental health care, supporting policies that expand access to quality, affordable treatment. Earlier this year, Peters introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase access to care in areas experiencing shortages of mental health care professionals. In 2024, Peters also cosponsored bipartisan legislation to expand access to telemental health care. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases/over-the-past-year-schatz-worked-to-protect-federal-funding-for-hawaii-amid-national-cuts-secured-more-than-1-billion-to-support-mauis-recovery-improve-infrastructure-expand-high-speed-internet-across-the-state | Over The Past Year, Schatz Worked To Protect Federal Funding For Hawai‘i Amid National Cuts; Secured More Than $1 Billion To Support Maui’s Recovery, Improve Infrastructure, Expand High-Speed Internet Across The State | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | HI | Brian Schatz | S001194 | www.schatz.senate.gov | schatz | https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | HONOLULU – In 2025, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) worked to protect Hawai‘i from significant cuts to federal funding by the Administration across the country and helped secure more than $1 billion for Hawai‘i to support Maui’s ongoing recovery, expand high-speed internet, and improve airports and infrastructure, among other things. “This year, we delivered more than $1 billion to Hawai‘i, including funding to support Maui’s ongoing recovery, help upgrade airports and health centers, and expand high-speed internet. My top priority always is making sure Hawai‘i gets its fair share of federal dollars, and together with the delegation and state and local leaders, we’re going to continue working to lower costs and support families and communities across the state,” said Senator Schatz. Funding highlights include: Nearly $31 million to expand high-speed internet statewide. The federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 will be used to build out and improve broadband infrastructure statewide. Nearly $9.8 million to support the ongoing recovery effort on Maui following the devastating fires. The funding, which Schatz helped secure, will help the community of Lahaina rebuild the Waiola Church, Hale Aloha Museum, the Old Lahaina Courthouse Building, and the Master’s Reading Room. More than $70 million for Kona International Airport. The federal funding for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, the largest airport on Hawai‘i Island and the state’s second international entry point, will be used to help complete KOA’s ongoing runway rehabilitation project. $1 million for the Lana?i Community Health Center. The funding will support the Lana?i Community Health Center, a nonprofit and federally qualified health center serving the island of Lana?i, to purchase equipment. More than $140 million for the Red Hill Water Treatment Plant. The funding will help build a water treatment facility provides a drinking water treatment facility at the Red Hill water supply shaft and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-al-greens-congressional-report | Congressman Al Green’s Congressional Report | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Al Green | G000553 | algreen.house.gov | algreen | https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | 3 federal judges I recommended were nominated and confirmed: Alfred H. Bennett to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, George C. Hanks Jr. for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and Gregg J. Costa to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas as well as to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hundreds of billions in support for our port, airports, rail line, hospital district, schools, housing, roads, bridges, and infrastructure. $10 billion in funding for small businesses through my reauthorization of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (The SSBCI) Renewal Act. $9 billion through the establishment of my Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) to provide low- and moderate-income community financial institutions funding to support small businesses, as well as consumers, in their communities. $325 million in local projects. $100 million in appropriations for my permanent codification of the Minority Business Development Agency through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. $90 to $100 million for flood control within the district. $22.5 million for the first congressionally funded police body cameras. Millions for Texas Southern University’s National Transportation Security Center of Excellence. Historic passage of my Fair Lending for All Act in the House of Representatives, which imposes criminal penalties for intentional lender discrimination. Passage of my Reforming Disaster Recovery Act in the House, a bill which would codify the requirements and objectives of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, which provides critical funding to those impacted by natural disasters and other extreme events. Passage of my Systemic Risk Authority Transparency Act in the House, a bill that requires more transparency from our banking regulators in the event of a bank failure. Supported passage of the PRO Act to strengthen workers rights to unionize and collectively bargain. Ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-68-million-safe-streets-all-grants | Congressman Cohen Announces $6.8 Million in Safe Streets for All Grants from the Department of Transportation | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program has awarded two grants totaling $6,891,760 to the Memphis Fire Department and the MidSouth Development District. Congressmen Cohen, Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act in September to strengthen the SS4A program whose life-saving projects in more than 1,600 communities across the United States are reducing roadway fatalities and serious accidents. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I’ve been proud to support the SS4A Program and have recognized the life-saving funding it provides in a region unfortunately too familiar with traffic- and pedestrian-vehicle fatalities. These investments in advanced training and careful planning for the future will save lives. I was pleased to discuss the MidSouth Development District’s plans with Executive Director Anna McQuiston in my office before the holidays to review the district’s ambitious goals.” The first grant is for $5,648,960 to the City of Memphis Division of Fire Services to construct and equip an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and traffic incident management training facility to improve responder driving, on-scene safety, and to reduce secondary crashes. Between 2018 and 2022, the Memphis region experienced 936 fatalities, including some involving responders struck while managing incidents. The facility will be built at 4165 Millington Road. U.S. DOT says the effort aligns with the Federal Highway Administration’s National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training Program and National Fire Protection Association standards, and advances the Mid-South Safety Action Plan. The second is a $1.2 million grant to the MidSouth Development District to develop a Regional Safety Action Plan for the six-county Mid-South area (Shelby, Tipton, Fayette and Lauderdale in Tennessee, DeSoto in Mississippi and Crittenden in Arkansas) an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-urges-governor-lee-seek-millions-summer-food | Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Seek Millions in Summer Food Assistance for Children by Thursday’s Deadline | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) tonight wrote Governor Bill Lee a letter urging him to have the State of Tennessee apply for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) funding for a Summer U.S. Agriculture Food Assistance Program for an estimated 700,000 children and not fail to apply for it as he did last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer EBT program provides $120 in food benefits to support school-aged children who don’t have access to free or low-cost school meals during summer months. The letter reads in part: “I concur with Senate Democratic Caucus Chair London Lamar and urge you to direct the Tennessee Department of Human Services to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture of its intent to apply to the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT) before the deadline of January 1, 2026. “I wrote to you last year urging you to apply for these benefits. You chose not to, and the state instead ran its own program that cost much more to feed far fewer children. The state program fed 18,000 children and only reached 15 rural counties, while Summer EBT would have fed nearly 700,000 children and reached all 95 counties. “As you know, grocery prices are up tremendously. It is concerning you would turn down nearly $84 million meant to feed hungry children at a time when affordability should be the first issue on all our agendas. “I hope you will decide to apply for these important funds. There is no good reason to turn down aid for hungry children.” See the letter here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-welcomes-213m-rural-healthcare-north-carolina | Congressman Don Davis Welcomes $213M for Rural Healthcare in North Carolina | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NC | Donald G. Davis | D000230 | dondavis.house.gov | dondavis | https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcomed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of an award of more than $213 million in Fiscal Year 2026 to North Carolina as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The funding, which the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will administer, will help expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and support innovative models that bring high-quality, dependable care closer to home. “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program award is vital for improving health outcomes for rural North Carolina families,” said Congressman Davis. Before this announcement, Congressman Davis led members of the North Carolina congressional delegation in a letter expressing strong support for North Carolina’s RHTP application and urging funding that reflects the state's disproportionately large rural population. North Carolina’s $213 million award represents a proportional distribution and ranks as the tenth-highest RHTP allocation in the nation. Additional funding announcements for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 are also expected. “Approval will allow our state, which has three million rural residents across 85 counties—the second-largest rural population in the nation—to expand proven innovative models, foster sustainable innovation, and strengthen our rural workforce. By FY2031, NCRHTP aims to increase rural provider-to-population ratios, reduce preventable hospital readmissions and emergency visits, lower chronic disease risk factors, and expand access to integrated behavioral, mental health, and substance use services,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter dated December 16 to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz. Congressman Davis was joined by North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, and Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Addison McDowell (NC-06… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2025/12/29/dear-colleague-on-january-6th-five-year-anniversary/ | Dear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Dear Colleague: I write with respect to the upcoming solemn anniversary of the January 6th brutal attack on the Capitol. Nearly five years ago, a violent mob incited by Donald Trump attempted to halt the peaceful transfer of power. As a result of the extraordinary bravery of the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement professionals, the treacherous effort to prevent certification of the results of the 2020 presidential election failed. However, the cost was profound. More than 140 heroic police officers were seriously injured and many suffered lasting physical and psychological trauma. Several tragically lost their lives. In the years since that disgraceful day, far-right Republicans in Congress have repeatedly attempted to rewrite history and whitewash the events of January 6th. Our country has been indelibly scarred. Donald Trump promised to lower the high cost of living on day one of his presidency. One year later, costs are out of control, America is too expensive and Republicans believe that the affordability crisis is a hoax. They have done nothing to lower costs for everyday Americans, but are gutting healthcare and enacted massive tax breaks for their billionaire donors. The toxic priorities of the Republican Party are clear. On day one of his second term, President Trump issued blanket pardons and commutations to the nearly 1,600 individuals charged in connection with the January 6th attack, including hundreds of violent felons who brutally assaulted law enforcement officers. Several of those individuals have been charged with new crimes throughout the country, putting the safety of the American people in jeopardy. A troubling number of the criminals pardoned by Donald Trump have been arrested for child molestation, sexual assault and kidnapping. Republicans own the failed economy, their broken promise to lower costs and the crime spree the dangerous criminals pardoned by the President have visited on our country. We must never forget the horrors of January 6th and will co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-files-appeal-notice-in-ice-oversight-case-says-shes-not-backing-down | McIver Files Appeal Notice in ICE Oversight Case, Says She’s Not Backing Down | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEWARK, NJ – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) filed a notice of appeal after, in November, a federal judge ruled to deny pretrial motions to dismiss the case against her. The appeal will focus on legislative immunity. The charges against McIver, brought by the Trump administration, stem from a lawful oversight visit to an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention center in Newark, New Jersey, in May 2025. McIver faces up to 17 years in federal prison. “From the beginning, I’ve fought back against this administration’s cruelty and attempts to silence dissent—this appeal is the next step in the fight. The Trump administration’s case is dangerous, baseless, and designed to stop me from doing my job. I won’t,” said McIver. “This appeal is for everyone who is standing up to this administration as they try to operate without oversight, silence the people who oppose them, and shut down those who protect the vulnerable. They want to make an example out of me, but I will not let them. I will not be bullied out of doing my job and protecting our communities. Not now, not ever.” McIver and counsel sought to have criminal charges brought against her by the Trump administration dismissed. A judge in Newark partially denied those motions, a decision on one count remains pending. The appeal noticed today will head to a Third Circuit panel. Last week, McIver returned to the Delaney Hall detention center for an oversight visit in the wake of the death of a detainee. This was her first time returning to Delaney Hall since charges were brought against her for her earlier oversight visit in May. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stevens-releases-2025-year-review-report | CONGRESSWOMAN STEVENS RELEASES 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW REPORT | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released her 2025 end of year report, highlighting the work she and her team accomplished for constituents of the MI-11 Congressional district this year. Read the report here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-highlights-key-2025-efforts-as-2025-draws-to-a-close | Duckworth Highlights Key 2025 Efforts as 2025 Draws to a Close | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Tammy Duckworth | D000622 | www.duckworth.senate.gov | duckworth | https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – As 2025 comes to a close, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) highlighted several key accomplishments she secured over the last year: “Whether helping nearly 2,900 Illinoisans recover more than $13 million the federal government owed them, passing a law making it easier for new parents to travel with critical breast milk supplies, pushing back against Trump and Republicans as they work to jack up costs for everything from groceries to health care, fighting Donald Trump’s illegal and reckless invasion of our state or getting Veterans’ jobs back after this Administration cruelly fired Veterans Crisis Line workers—I’m proud of everything we’ve been able to do this past year,” Duckworth said. “While this year was far too difficult for far too many in our community, I am as committed as ever to showing up and getting things done for my fellow Illinoisans—and all those who feel targeted by the Trump Administration. I look forward to continuing my work for our state in 2026.” Over the past year, Duckworth and her office responded to over 1,047,000 emails as well as other messages and assisted more than 2,800 Illinoisans who were experiencing difficulties navigating the federal bureaucracy, helping recover more than $13.2 million in Social Security payments, Veterans’ benefits, tax refunds and more for her constituents. A select list of Duckworth’s accomplishments from the past year is below. Duckworth hosted a series of town halls and telephone town halls this year to hear directly from her constituents on how the Trump Administration is negatively impacting their lives and the lives of their families and communities, hearing from Illinoisans in McHenry County, Rockford, Carbondale and throughout Chicagoland. Key Efforts: Duckworth’s Bipartisan BABES Enhancement Act Became Law: After passing the House and unanimously passing the Senate, bipartisan legislation authored and championed by Senator Duckworth to make it easier for parents to safely embark on air travel with breast milk and breastfeed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-releases-2025-end-of-year-report | Murphy Releases 2025 End Of Year Report | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | chrismurphy | https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday released his 2025 End of Year Report. In a year marked by turmoil, Senator Murphy joined with elected leaders, civic organizers, and Connecticut residents to defend Americans’ rights and fight for a better future. This report highlights the measures Sen. Murphy and his office took to stand up to Trump’s corruption and deliver for Connecticut families. As Donald Trump systematically dismantled programs working people rely on, while transforming the government into a tool of personal enrichment, Murphy helped deliver federal dollars to Connecticut while taking action to unrig our economy and democracy from billionaire interests. This year, Murphy and his office: Introduced or co-sponsored 270 pieces of legislation and amendments, including 91 bills, resolutions, or amendments as the lead sponsor; Completed his ninth Walk Across Connecticut: four days, 67 miles, 11 towns, and hundreds of conversations with Connecticut residents along the way; Engaged with over 436,800 calls, emails, and letters; Returned more than $7 million to constituents, including owed Social Security payments, veterans’ benefits, tax refunds, and other savings from federal agencies; Helped over 3,233 constituents work through federal issues and get their owed benefits | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-fights-protect-low-income-residents-access-sources | Congressman Johnson Fights To Protect Low-Income Residents’ Access To Sources Of Renewable Energy | 2025-12-26 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) led a Georgia delegation letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin pressing him to reinstate funding for the Solar for All program that invested $7 billion in clean-energy grants to 60 state, tribal, municipal, and nonprofit organizations, including $156 million to the Georgia BRIGHT Communities Coalition. The program was designed to help nearly 500 homeowners in Georgia who earn less than 80% of the area median income to install solar panels to help defray energy costs, which have skyrocketed in recent years thanks to six rate hikes since 2022 in Georgia. In the letter, the members said: “Georgia, which faces one of the highest energy burdens in the nation, was on track to establish a stronger, cleaner energy grid. However, the abrupt cancellation of Solar for All grants has forced the Georgia BRIGHT Communities Coalition to pause these programs, delaying the deployment of readily available energy resources and the necessary transition to clean energy. This leaves Georgia families with higher energy bills and fewer job opportunities, while utilities struggle to meet the growing demand for power. We urge your office to approach this matter with transparency and urgency, recognizing the critical role this program can play in supporting a more resilient energy grid, reducing energy costs, and creating economic opportunities for Georgia families.” To read the full letter, click HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-honors-rev-jason-coker-and-rev-jenell-coker-of-oceanside-as-december-2025-co-constituents-of-the-month | Rep. Mike Levin Honors Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker of Oceanside as December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month | 2025-12-26 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Oceanside, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker, co-lead pastors of The Oceanside Sanctuary, as his December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month. Through their tireless leadership, The Oceanside Sanctuary, one of the oldest churches in North County San Diego, provides critical support to vulnerable neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, or struggling, while expressing the grace and goodness of God to anyone in need. In addition, Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker are community organizers who advocate for socially-just policies that address the root causes of poverty and inequality. When Rev. Jason Coker started at The Oceanside Sanctuary, the church had fewer than 40 active members and was preparing to close after decades of decline. Today, it is thriving with more than 400 active members and annual contributions exceeding $500,000, making it larger and stronger than at any point in its 150-year history. Rev. Jenell Coker helped grow The Oceanside Sanctuary into what it is today and has been a religious leader for more than 25 years. She is a certified spiritual director through the University of Redlands and San Francisco Theological Seminary, with spiritual formation rooted in the Christian tradition. Under their leadership, The Oceanside Sanctuary started a partnership with Feeding San Diego and opened a food panty that provides meals to more than 400 food insecure San Diegans each month. They also joined with other local organizations to offer shelter and aid to asylum seekers who were being dropped off at the Oceanside Transit Center in 2023. Rep. Levin recognized Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker for their incredible work and dedication to helping people in their community. They are true pillars of Oceanside and have ensured The Oceanside Sanctuary will always maintain its legacy of service. See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coaker in the Congressional Record: “Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Rev. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-bolster-northeast-energy-reserve | Pappas Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Northeast Energy Reserve | 2025-12-26 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) reintroduced his bipartisan Bolstering Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Act to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (NEHHOR) and report to Congress on opportunities to strengthen it. The Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve was established as a source to reduce the impact of severe supply disruptions for the region. However current reserves in the Northeast are ill-suited to addressing supply disruptions. This bipartisan legislation would examine the NEHHOR to understand their current limitations and provide ways of improvement for potential future needs, to ensure that this reserve can provide proper assistance to the Northeast in the event of supply disruptions or emergency energy needs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-applauds-advancement-legislation-reauthorize-great-lakes-restoration | Scholten Applauds Advancement Of Legislation To Reauthorize The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative | 2025-12-26 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten voted alongside her colleagues to advance the American Water Stewardship Act, which includes the reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), out of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee with unanimous, bipartisan support. During the committee’s markup, she led the effort to increase GLRI’s authorization level from $475 million to $675 million to keep pace with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s investments into the program. GLRI is a collaborative effort to address the most significant environmental concerns of the Great Lakes, including pollution, the degradation of habitats, and the proliferation of invasive species. “The Great Lakes are vital to our culture and way of life in Michigan, and the GLRI does critical work preserving these waters and safeguarding public health,” said Rep. Scholten. “Just 40 years ago, Muskegon Lake was a symbol of environmental degradation, serving as a dumping ground for industrial pollution, municipal wastewater, and sewer overflows. Following a $10 million investment through GLRI, the EPA removed Muskegon Lake from its list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. This delisting is anticipated to produce more than $66 million in economic benefits – a 6 to 1 return on investment. This is the kind of good work EPA regional programs can do, and we cannot take our foot off the brake. I am proud to have voted to advance this bipartisan legislation, and I urge Speaker Johnson to move this bill to the floor as soon as possible.” The Great Lakes and their connecting channels form the largest fresh surface water system on Earth, constituting nearly one-fifth of the world’s freshwater supply and nine-tenths of the U.S.’s supply. These lakes are also an economic powerhouse, creating $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product and employing 25.8 million people. Representative Scholten is a longstanding advocate for the health of the Great Lakes. She is an original cosponsor of the GLRI Act of 2025, which woul… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=082A36F7-1B14-44EB-81D7-6852ADCB2B2F | Klobuchar, Sullivan and Colleagues Introduce VISIT USA Act to Promote U.S. Tourism | 2025-12-26 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | MN | Amy Klobuchar | K000367 | www.klobuchar.senate.gov | klobuchar | https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) —all members of the Senate Commerce Committee – introduced the bipartisan Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore Brand USA’s funding in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027. Brand USA is a public-private partnership charged with promoting America as a premier international travel destination and clearly communicating U.S. visa and entry policies abroad. This legislation will fully fund Brand USA to promote the United States as an international travel destination ahead of several significant events hosted in the U.S., including the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Olympic games. President Trump’s FY 2026 budget request also calls for fully funding Brand USA. “Travel and tourism powers economic growth in communities in Minnesota and across our country,” said Sen. Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation will restore funding for Brand USA, providing the resources it needs to continue to support an additional 1.6 million visitors, $6 billion in spending, and nearly 80,000 jobs every year—all at no cost to taxpayers.” “The United States is the third most visited country in the world. As we prepare to host several once-in-a-generation global events—from America250, to the FIFA World Cup, to the 2028 Olympic Games—there has never been a better moment to showcase all that our country has to offer,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Restoring Brand USA’s full funding will help us welcome more international visitors, strengthen our tourism economy, and support the thousands of small businesses that make America and Alaska such remarkable places to experience.” This legislation is endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) have introduced companion legislation in the House. “This legislation is an important step forward, and we are grateful for Senators Sulli… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://figures.house.gov/media/in-the-news/figures-mantra-his-first-year-office-involves-one-question | Figures’ mantra for his first year in office involves one question | 2025-12-25 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Shomari Figures | F000481 | figures.house.gov | figures | https://figures.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON — After casting the last votes of his first year in office, freshman Congressman Shomari Figures said he’s proud to have shone a “spotlight” on the communities in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District that have not always been top of mind in the halls of the U.S. Capitol. As Alabama’s sole first-time member of Congress this year, representing the newly redrawn 2nd District, spanning from Mobile to Montgomery, Figures said he and his team start off discussing each issue that comes to their office with one simple question. “How does this impact people in the district?” Figures, D-Mobile, said in a brief interview with Alabama Daily News as he walked back to his Washington office at the end of the 2025 session. Answering that question can sometimes lead him to work with lawmakers across the aisle and against a majority of the Democratic Party, especially in a year when Republicans control all three branches of government. One of the most recent examples is his sponsorship of the now-stalled Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, which would place guidelines around name, image, and likeness for college athletes. The Alabama Democrat’s strong support of the legislation that would also prohibit student-athletes from becoming employees of universities placed him at odds with a majority of his Democratic colleagues and fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus, which criticized the bill for not adequately protecting student-athletes and for giving too much power to the athletic conferences. “Some of the members just need to take the time to actually read the bill themselves and not rely on talking points,” Figures told ADN in early December when House leadership cancelled a vote on the bill. “I think in diving into the bill, they will see that a lot of the concerns are addressed.” For students and universities in Alabama and across the country, Figures said the greater risk would be doing “nothing” to regulate NIL. He also joined with Republicans on the … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.merkley.senate.gov/ranking-member-shaheen-senators-tillis-rosen-barrasso-coons-king-moran-merkley-van-hollen-statement-on-russias-christmas-bombing-of-ukraine/ | Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Tillis, Rosen, Barrasso, Coons, King, Moran, Merkley, Van Hollen Statement on Russia’s Christmas Bombing of Ukraine | 2025-12-25 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | OR | Jeff Merkley | M001176 | www.merkley.senate.gov | merkley | https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | “We condemn Russia’s brutal attacks on Kherson, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Donetsk and Kryvyi Rih waged on innocent Ukrainians as they convened to mark the birth of the Prince of Peace with their loved ones and in prayer. “It bears repeating that President Zelenskyy agreed to a Christmas truce, but Putin declined, yet he directs soldiers to continue to commit brutal crimes of aggression on one of Christianity’s holiest days. “Even for countries at war, there is a long history of Christmas ceasefires, including notably during World War I. Today’s decision by Putin to launch attacks rather than hold fire is a sobering reminder for us all: Putin is a ruthless murderer who has no interest in peace and cannot be trusted. “We stand with the people of Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Kherson and Donetsk marking the birth of Christ under the most challenging of circumstances. Ukrainians’ faith is a stronger force than the evil unleashed today by the Kremlin.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://aguilar.house.gov/2025/12/24/rep-aguilar-2025-report/ | Rep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025 | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Pete Aguilar | A000371 | aguilar.house.gov | aguilar | https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | Press Releases Rep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025 Highlights from 2025 include answering 55,691 constituent letters and calls, returning over $2.5 million in federal dollars to constituents and highlighting nearly $90 million in grant funding for the Inland Empire Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a report to Inland Empire residents outlining how he fought for California over the course of 2025. Rep. Aguilar prioritized securing resources for the region, lowering costs and fighting back against costly and reckless Republican policies. “As 2025 comes to a close, I am proud to share some of the ways I’ve fought to deliver for Inland Empire families and to improve our Californian community,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “This year, I’ve fought for the issues that matter most to the hardworking people I represent: lowering costs, protecting access to quality, affordable health care and strengthening our economy. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve the community that my family has called home for generations, and I will keep fighting for our region in 2026 and beyond.” During 2025, Rep. Aguilar delivered for the Inland Empire in a variety of ways: Casework: Helped 647 Inland Empire residents resolve outstanding issues with federal agencies, such as accessing the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Returned nearly $2.6 million the federal government owed to Inland Empire residents by federal agencies, including IRS refunds, veterans’ benefits and Social Security payments. Community Funding: Announced nearly $90 million in federal funding for the Inland Empire, including funding for public safety, education, transportation, cybersecurity, and public health projects. In total, California’s 33rd Congressional District received more than $190 million in federal funding for 44 grant projects. Specifically, this includes: $66,032,669 for San Bernardino County’s Head Start Programs to ensure children in the Inland Empire have access … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-district-columbia-chief-financial-officer-salary-home-rule | Norton Introduces the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her bill to allow D.C. to set the pay for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The salary of the CFO is paid by D.C.’s own local funds. In the 117th Congress, the bill passed the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Under the D.C. Home Rule Act, Congress established a maximum rate of pay of the CFO, and the D.C. Council has no authority to increase that rate. Congress does not cap, or otherwise establish, the pay of any other D.C. employee. Under this bill, the CFO would be paid at the greater of a rate equal to the current maximum rate of pay or a rate established in law by D.C. “Like every other municipality in the nation, D.C. should have the authority to set the pay for their local officials. They are paid by the people they serve through their tax dollars,” Norton said. “Giving the District the ability to raise the pay for its CFO will make the position more lucrative and incentivize high quality candidates to apply when a vacancy arises.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/as-holiday-gifts-continue-to-be-delivered-pappas-pushes-for-porch-pirates-crackdown | As Holiday Gifts Continue to Be Delivered, Pappas Pushes for ‘Porch Pirates’ Crackdown | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | As Granite Staters eagerly await the delivery of gifts for friends and loved ones, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is pushing Congress to pass the Porch Pirates Act, which would increase penalties for package theft and safeguard millions of dollars that New Hampshire residents lose each year to so-called “porch pirates.” One out of every 25 people in New Hampshire loses at least one package to theft every three months. So far this year, 104 million total packages have been stolen, and nearly half of all Americans have been victims of porch pirates. Last year, shoppers lost nearly $16 billion in stolen goods they paid for. Porch pirates cost Americans an estimated $16 billion in the past year, with more than 104 million packages stolen nationwide. Pappas helped introduce the Porch Pirates Act, which would impose the same penalties for the theft of packages from private carriers like FedEx and UPS as those that apply to the theft of United States Postal Service mail. “Granite Staters are still receiving deliveries of holiday gifts for their friends and loved ones, and package theft remains a significant concern,” said Congressman Pappas. “So far 104 million packages have been stolen this year, costing families and businesses billions of dollars. To combat the rise in porch piracy and deter theft, this bipartisan legislation will put in place the same federal penalties for package theft, whether a package was delivered by a private carrier or by the U.S. Postal Service. I’m urging Congress to take up and pass this common-sense legislation now.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/nancy-pelosi-san-francisco-examiner-i-believe-san-francisco | Nancy Pelosi in the San Francisco Examiner: 'I believe in San Francisco' | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – In a deeply personal holiday reflection published today in the San Francisco Examiner, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on her nearly four decades representing San Francisco in Congress, expressing gratitude for The City’s people, resilience and enduring spirit. Writing directly to San Franciscans, Pelosi emphasized The City’s history of compassion in moments of crisis and its role in leading the nation with dignity, justice and hope. As she prepares for her final year of service in Congress, Pelosi’s message underscored her belief in San Francisco’s future 'as heaven on Earth’, reaffirmed her commitment to democratic participation and called on residents to continue lighting the way with goodness for the country and generations to come. Read the full letter below: Nancy Pelosi: ‘I believe in San Francisco’ [By Nancy Pelosi, 12/24/25] Dear San Francisco, At this holy time of year — a season of reflection, hope and gratitude — my heart is full. We are blessed to call this extraordinary city home. Yes, its beauty is breathtaking, but the true wonder of San Francisco has always been its people: the workers and families, the students and veterans, the dreamers and doers who fill our neighborhoods — from Chinatown to the Mission, from the Fillmore to the Sunset — with culture, compassion and creativity. In every season, I am especially grateful for the spirit that has seen us through triumphs and trials alike. When earthquakes struck, when HIV/AIDS devastated our community, when economic hardship tested us — San Franciscans met those moments with courage, innovation and an abiding sense of responsibility for one another. Our city proved that progress is possible when compassion leads the way. As I wrote recently, America is great when America is good — and San Francisco has always led with goodness. We show the nation what it means to honor the dignity of every person, to welcome newcomers, to stand tall for justice and to build a future rooted in hope. For nearly 40 years, representing… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-delauro-warren-renew-fight-pass-part-time-worker-bill-rights-act | Schakowsky, DeLauro, Warren Renew Fight to Pass Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | S001145 | schakowsky.house.gov | schakowsky | https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in reintroducing the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, legislation created to strengthen protections for part-time workers and allow them to better balance their work schedules with personal and family needs. The legislation will address one of the primary issues that hourly workers face - work schedules that do not provide as many hours as they need to support their families - and provide additional protections and benefits for part-time workers. “Part-time workers across the country deserve better. More than one in five American workers are part-time and they face volatile work hours, unstable incomes, and low wages,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “I reintroduced the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act with my colleagues Representative DeLauro and Senator Warren to ensure equitable workplace treatment and conditions for part-time workers. This legislation requires employers to treat part-time and full-time employees impartially and gives part-time workers access to stable hours and medical leave. We must improve the quality of part-time work for millions of families across the country.” "Part-time workers are crucial to the strength of our economy," said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. "Yet, far too often, these workers are at a disadvantage when it comes to the stability, opportunity, and benefits that are afforded to full-time employees. The Part Time Workers Bill of Rights Act provides part-time workers with the peace of mind they deserve by ensuring they have access to additional hours and receive benefits like Family and Medical Leave and retirement plans, which we know are crucial to the well-being of our workers and their families. I am glad to partner with Congresswoman Schakowsky and Senator Warren on this issue." “Every worker deserves a chance at providing for themselves and their families, but greedy giant corporations are using loopholes to exploit part-time workers … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-holidays-scholten-introduces-bill-expose-how-trumps-tariffs-are-hitting | Ahead Of Holidays, Scholten Introduces Bill To Expose How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting Small Businesses And Families | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Ahead of the holidays, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced the Trump Tariff Transparency Act, legislation to highlight the devastating impact President Trump’s illegal trade war is having on Michigan’s small businesses and families. The bill would direct the Small Business Administration (SBA), in coordination with the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis, to produce a quarterly report on how much Trump’s tariffs are costing America’s consumers and small businesses. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) co-lead the legislation. This bill adds to Scholten’s True Cost of Tariffs bill, introduced this summer, demonstrating her commitment to tariff transparency for the American people. “Michigan families and small businesses shouldn’t have to pay the price for President Trump’s chaotic, reckless tariffs - especially around the holiday season,” said Rep. Scholten. “Tariffs are a tax on working families and a burden on our small businesses. As prices continue to skyrocket on everything from beef to coffee to appliances to stocking stuffers, we deserve to know exactly how big that tax is. As a working mom and a member of the House Small Business Committee, I am proud to be introducing this commonsense legislation to study the true toll of this administration’s catastrophic economic policies and work towards finding real solutions for Michigan families and small businesses.” As families begin to shop in preparation for the holiday season, many consumers say they have noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts, with overall spending going down from previous years. Many popular holiday items have been especially impacted by tariffs, including toys, personal care products, small appliances, clothing accessories, jewelry, and household tools. Research also shows that tariffs have driven up prices for domestically manufactured and everyday goods, including groceries and other household essentials. Rep. Scholten is a champion for lowering costs… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-leads-effort-stop-power-plant-reliability-act-legislation-would-keep | Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions. Rep. Scholten offered a motion to recommit on the bill, which, if adopted, would have stopped the final passage vote on the bill and sent it back to its committee of jurisdiction. “The Power Plant Reliability Act will force costly, outdated power plants to keep running, even when communities have decided on a different power sources – and stick families with the bill,” said Rep. Scholten. “When utilities decide to close a power plant, they do not do it on a whim. These decisions come after years of study to make sure the power stays reliable and bills stay as low as possible. H.R. 3632 cuts around that process and makes energy more expensive for American families. In West Michigan, we have already seen what happens when the federal government steps in like this. A power plant that was set to close—after years of careful planning—was ordered to stay open. That plan would have saved Michigan families $600 million on their power bills. Instead, those savings disappeared, and people paid more each month. H.R. 3632 would make this kind of outcome more common. At a time when families are struggling to pay for groceries, health care, and housing, they cannot afford higher energy bills caused by decisions made in Washington. While my motion to kill this legislation was ultimately not adopted, I remain committed to this fight and to keeping costs down for American families.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-murkowski-and-merkley-lead-call-for-inspector-general-audit-following-dojs-failure-to-release-the-full-epstein-files-as-demanded-by-survivors-required-by-law | Blumenthal, Murkowski & Merkley Lead Call for Inspector General Audit Following DOJ’s Failure to Release the Full Epstein Files as Demanded by Survivors, Required by Law | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Richard Blumenthal | B001277 | www.blumenthal.senate.gov | blumenthal | https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press | scraper | [WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of senators in writing Acting Inspector General Don Berthiaume requesting the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) perform an audit of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation requiring the release of all records and documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. “Given the Administration’s historic hostility to releasing the files, politicization of the Epstein case more broadly, and failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a neutral assessment of its compliance with the statutory disclosure requirements is essential,” the senators wrote. “As such, we request that the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (“DOJ OIG”) perform an audit of the Department’s compliance with the statute.” In addition to Blumenthal, Murkowski, and Merkley, today’s letter was signed by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Gary Peters (D-MI). “Full transparency—as called for bravely and repeatedly by survivors—is essential in identifying members of our society who enabled and participated in Epstein’s crimes,” the senators concluded. “Survivors deserve full disclosure. They also deserve the peace of mind that would be afforded by an independent audit of the Department’s compliance.” The full text of today’s letter is available here and copied below. Dear Acting Inspector General Berthiaume: We write to you following the December 19 deadline imposed by the Epstein Files Transparency Act for the Department of Justice (“DOJ” or “the Department”) to release all records and documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. By the Department’s own admission, it is in violation of the law—before DOJ had even begun to release the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-statement-on-trumps-va-abortion-ban-that-denies-millions-of-veterans-the-care-theyve-earned | Duckworth Statement on Trump’s VA Abortion Ban That Denies Millions of Veterans the Care They’ve Earned | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Tammy Duckworth | D000622 | www.duckworth.senate.gov | duckworth | https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration quietly implemented a policy banning the VA from providing abortion care to Veterans and their families—including in cases of rape, incest or to protect the health of the mother—despite widespread opposition from advocates and the Veteran community: “Our Veterans risked their lives to safeguard our freedoms. And yet a man who has never served a day in his life is taking away their own freedom to choose what's best for their health. “In cases of rape, incest or when the health of the mother is at risk, Trump is denying our heroes the care they’ve earned through their service—and it’ll be those living in states with extreme abortion bans who will suffer the most. “Trump implemented this extreme policy during the holiday season, quietly and over the objections of Veterans, thinking we wouldn’t notice. Well, we did. And I will keep fighting to give Veterans and all Americans the health care and reproductive freedom they deserve.” -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.merkley.senate.gov/blumenthal-murkowski-merkley-lead-call-for-inspector-general-audit-following-dojs-failure-to-release-the-full-epstein-files-as-demanded-by-survivors-required-by-law/ | BLUMENTHAL, MURKOWSKI & MERKLEY LEAD CALL FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT FOLLOWING DOJ’S FAILURE TO RELEASE THE FULL EPSTEIN FILES AS DEMANDED BY SURVIVORS, REQUIRED BY LAW | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | OR | Jeff Merkley | M001176 | www.merkley.senate.gov | merkley | https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of senators in writing Acting Inspector General Don Berthiaume requesting the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) perform an audit of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation requiring the release of all records and documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. “Given the Administration’s historic hostility to releasing the files, politicization of the Epstein case more broadly, and failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a neutral assessment of its compliance with the statutory disclosure requirements is essential,” the senators wrote. “As such, we request that the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (“DOJ OIG”) perform an audit of the Department’s compliance with the statute.” In addition to Blumenthal, Murkowski, and Merkley, today’s letter was signed by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Gary Peters (D-MI). “Full transparency—as called for bravely and repeatedly by survivors—is essential in identifying members of our society who enabled and participated in Epstein’s crimes,” the senators concluded. “Survivors deserve full disclosure. They also deserve the peace of mind that would be afforded by an independent audit of the Department’s compliance.” The full text of today’s letter is available here and copied below. Dear Acting Inspector General Berthiaume: We write to you following the December 19 deadline imposed by the Epstein Files Transparency Act for the Department of Justice (“DOJ” or “the Department”) to release all records and documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. By the Department’s own admission, it is in violation of the law—before DOJ had even begun to release the f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.merkley.senate.gov/wyden-merkley-raise-alarm-over-loss-of-mental-health-access-in-eastern-oregon/ | Wyden, Merkley Raise Alarm Over Loss of Mental Health Access in Eastern Oregon | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | OR | Jeff Merkley | M001176 | www.merkley.senate.gov | merkley | https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Senators: Trump and congressional Republicans’ budget bill threatens essential mental care for nearly 800 Malheur County residents enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today wrote health care providers serving Malheur County to ask how they’ll ensure nearly 800 residents keep access to the mental health services they need in the wake of new coordinated care organization (CCO) coverage changes brought on by the devastating cuts by Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to Medicaid. “We understand your organization faces unprecedented financial strain as Oregon braces for nearly $4 billion in Medicaid cuts to rural communities alone signed into law by Donald Trump as part of Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill,” the lawmakers wrote to Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. CEO Ann Ford and Eastern Oregon CCO CEO Sean Jessup. “As you manage through this calamity, We ask that you do everything in your power to maximize access to a wide range of providers, ease patient transitions, and ensure continuity of care.” “In Oregon, Malheur County stands to lose most of all. With more than half of its residents enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan, it has the highest share among Oregon’s 36 counties,” the lawmakers continued. “Among those enrolled, the vast majority (almost 80%) are children, nearly 25% have a disability, nearly 50% are Hispanic or Latino, and more than 25% speak Spanish as their primary language. We voted against these devastating cuts to protect these very residents and providers like yourselves.” The senators asked Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI), which distributes Medicaid dollars for mental health in eastern Oregon, to answer the following questions no later than January 9, 2026: How will GOHBI manage this process to limit disruption for patients and their health care providers? What determination did GOHBI make to ensure network adequacy and sufficient access for patients? What circumstances led GOHBI to make these changes to its p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-pause-discriminatory-national-park-entry-fees | Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Pause Discriminatory National Park Entry Fees | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | OR | Ron Wyden | W000779 | www.wyden.senate.gov | wyden | https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Senators express concerns over January 1 implementation — without proper notice — of $250 America the Beautiful non-resident annual passes and $100 non-resident fee for highly visited national parks Washington, DC — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said today he has joined colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to pause its expensive new national park entry fees and annual passes for non-residents scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Wyden and the other senators emphasized these new passes and fees were not properly noticed in accordance with the law, will slow park entry, and will further limit international visitation. In late November, the federal Department of Interior announced a new fee structure for access to public lands. Beginning next year, the annual pass will cost $80 for U.S. citizens and residents and $250 for non-residents, the first time the United States has required proof of residency to have access to public lands. Non-residents age 16 and up who don’t have an annual pass will be forced to pay a $100 per person fee to enter 11 of the country’s most visited national parks. “America’s national parks serve as destinations for visitors both domestically and internationally to experience our country’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and history,” the senators wrote Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “While we understand that entrance and recreation fees are vital to enhancing the visitor experience, we want to ensure all feel welcome to enjoy all national treasures. Since these new fees are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, we strongly believe these fees are being implemented too quickly, without public input, and will be a barrier for both residents and non-residents alike.” “We request that you stop implementation of the new non-resident passes and fees until the public has an opportunity to weigh in, impacts to visitation are studied, and clarity on implementation is provided to Congress, NPS employees, and impacted stakeholders,” the senators wrote. The National… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-merkley-raise-alarm-over-loss-of-mental-health-access-in-eastern-oregon | Wyden, Merkley Raise Alarm Over Loss of Mental Health Access in Eastern Oregon | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | OR | Ron Wyden | W000779 | www.wyden.senate.gov | wyden | https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Senators: Trump and congressional Republicans’ budget bill threatens essential mental care for nearly 800 Malheur County residents enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today wrote health care providers serving Malheur County to ask how they’ll ensure nearly 800 residents keep access to the mental health services they need in the wake of new coordinated care organization (CCO) coverage changes brought on by the devastating cuts by Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to Medicaid. “We understand your organization faces unprecedented financial strain as Oregon braces for nearly $4 billion in Medicaid cuts to rural communities alone signed into law by Donald Trump as part of Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill,” the lawmakers wrote to Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. CEO Ann Ford and Eastern Oregon CCO CEO Sean Jessup. “As you manage through this calamity, We ask that you do everything in your power to maximize access to a wide range of providers, ease patient transitions, and ensure continuity of care.” “In Oregon, Malheur County stands to lose most of all. With more than half of its residents enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan, it has the highest share among Oregon’s 36 counties,” the lawmakers continued. “Among those enrolled, the vast majority (almost 80%) are children, nearly 25% have a disability, nearly 50% are Hispanic or Latino, and more than 25% speak Spanish as their primary language. We voted against these devastating cuts to protect these very residents and providers like yourselves.” The senators asked Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI), which distributes Medicaid dollars for mental health in eastern Oregon, to answer the following questions no later than January 9, 2026: How will GOHBI manage this process to limit disruption for patients and their health care providers? What determination did GOHBI make to ensure network adequacy and sufficient access for patients? What circumstances led GOHBI to make these changes to its p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405112 | U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Year-End Report: Fighting to Lower the Cost of Living, Delivering Hurricane Recovery Aid, Answering the Call for Immigration Assistance, Serving Tampa Bay Neighbors Directly | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $24.4 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families in 2025. Additionally, $1,604,681,095 in federal grants were secured for disaster assistance, veterans' support services, early childhood learning through Tinker K-8 and Head Start, and public transportation. Castor credits her team, local partners, and nonprofits for helping win significant federal investments for the Tampa Bay area in a year when the Trump Administration significantly altered the federal grant landscape. “The success of the Tampa Bay area relies on strong collaboration with our local partners and nonprofits. From the University of South Florida to Moffitt Cancer Center to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART), our community received 371 federal grants in 2025. In addition to securing these grants, we successfully contested the Trump Administration’s closure of the Pinellas Job Corps Center for hardworking students and its illegal federal funding freezes on many local organizations so they could continue their critical work. “In the wake of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, our neighbors, small businesses, and local partners worked in tandem with the federal partners to recover and begin rebuilding across the Tampa Bay area. I am proud to have championed $965,630,000 in federal community development disaster recovery grants, including $158 million for the City of St. Petersburg and $709 million for Hillsborough County. Team Castor honored 30 Tampa Bay area Hurricane Heroes who selflessly served their neighbors after the hurricanes. The Tampa Bay area is resilient, and I am thankful for the generosity of our community as we continue our recovery. “This year, I was proud to advocate for passage of legislation to save the Affordable Care Act tax credits, lower flood insurance costs, protect constituents’ personal identifiable information, lower electric bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-meeks-raskin-send-letter-to-rubio-demanding-documents-on-cecot-agreement-with-el-salvador | Castro, Meeks, Raskin Send Letter to Rubio Demanding Documents on CECOT Agreement with El Salvador | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding documents and information regarding reports that the administration terminated U.S. law enforcement agreements as part of a quid pro quo with El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, to enable third-country removals to the notorious CECOT prison. “...Since our prior requests for information, it has been reported you personally spoke with President Bukele on March 13, 2025. In this discussion, you reportedly promised that the United States would terminate its informant arrangements with certain high-ranking members of MS-13 in U.S. custody who had been cooperating with law-enforcement so that the men could be turned over to El Salvador, preventing them from testifying in federal courts. In exchange, President Bukele would receive and detain Venezuelan nationals and other deportees from the United States. This quid pro quo was arranged in spite of the reported objection of officials from the Department of Justice, who warned that terminating the informant agreements risked undermining years of work and U.S. law-enforcement agencies’ ability to engage informants in the future... “We remain deeply concerned that you would prioritize protecting President Bukele’s reputation over delivering justice for American victims of MS-13 crimes by agreeing to give up informants under U.S. protection whose knowledge and testimony is integral to ongoing federal investigations into MS-13 leadership, operations, and ties with President Bukele’s administration. Multiple credible reports have alleged that the Bukele government engaged in direct negotiations with MS-13 leadership between 2019 and 2021 to secure reductions in homicide rates and support for Bukele’s political party in exchange for prison privileges, politi… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-tours-delaney-hall-ice-facility-calls-for-accountability-and-immediate-closure-after-detainee-death/ | CLARKE TOURS DELANEY HALL ICE FACILITY, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMMEDIATE CLOSURE AFTER DETAINEE DEATH | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) toured the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark following the death of Haitian migrant Jean Wilson Brutus under ICE’s custody and mounting reports of inhumane conditions and systemic abuse within detention facilities. “Congressional oversight is essential to preventing and ending the abuses at Delaney Hall and within other detention facilities nationwide. No human being deserves to suffer the conditions we witnessed behind the veil of Donald Trump’s deportation machine, today. But while the state of this facility was shocking, it was not at all unexpected. This administration and its ICE enforcers have demonstrated nothing but cruelty through their xenophobic and inhumane immigration policies that disproportionately target blue states and have swept up immigrants and U.S. citizens alike, often without due process, before they are funneled into detention facilities designed to strip them of their dignity and expose them to serious harm. “Mr. Jean Wilson Brutus should still be alive today. This administration’s despicable response to this tragedy and their total lack of transparency speak volumes and tell us everything we need to know about how ICE views the human beings in its care. Let me be clear: any death in the custody of the United States federal government is the responsibility of our government and the administration that leads it. With four reported deaths in ICE custody in recent weeks and a record number since this administration took power, it is an insult to call this incident isolated. Being undocumented should not be a death sentence. I will continue to demand accountability and closely monitor the situation as we learn more. “To see so many faces that look just like my own and those of my constituents’ be filled with fear for their lives and grief for a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-kansas-city-chiefs-relocation | Congressman Cleaver’s Statement on the Kansas City Chiefs’ Relocation | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MO | Emanuel Cleaver | C001061 | cleaver.house.gov | cleaver | https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Kansas City Chiefs announced their relocation from Missouri to Kansas. “When a major corporation leaves the city, it hurts badly but it will heal. When a major league franchise leaves the city, especially when it has become a part of the city's culture, it damages the heart. The healing of the heart will last a generation, and even then, there might be a leaking valve. “This is an extraordinarily disappointing outcome for Missourians, Chiefs fans, and taxpayers throughout western Missouri and eastern Kansas. With this announcement, I fear, comes the resumption of the economic border war between Missouri and Kansas, guaranteeing a race to the bottom that will lead to more subsidies for big businesses, paid for by fewer quality services for hardworking families and the communities we love. “My heart breaks for the generations of Chiefs fans across Missouri who have demonstrated die-hard loyalty to this franchise through the hardest of times and the greatest of moments. They have been, and will continue to be, the greatest fans in sports. “Kansas City has proven we are a major league destination, and as we move forward, we must do so together. City, County, and State officials must immediately turn their attention toward a coordinated and unified effort to retain the Royals and the benefits they bring to Kansas City and Jackson County. Our citizens deserve nothing less.” ### Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://dexter.house.gov/media/press-releases/dexter-concludes-first-year-senate-passage-legislation-support-veterans | Dexter Concludes First Year with Senate Passage of Legislation to Support Veterans | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | OR | Maxine Dexter | D000635 | dexter.house.gov | dexter | https://dexter.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that her bipartisan legislation, the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success (FAST VETS) Act passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation passed out of the House in the fall and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “As someone who worked at the VA, I have seen firsthand how critical it is for veterans to have access to timely, outcomes-based support as they transition to civilian life,” said Dexter. “The FAST VETS Act ensures we are meeting veterans where they are and more efficiently connecting them with the career resources they need to succeed in civilian life. I’m grateful that in a historically divided Congress, the Senate has passed this legislation and moved it one step closer to becoming law.” "I'm thrilled to see the FAST VETS Act pass the Senate with bipartisan support," said Ranking Member Mark Takano. "This legislation represents our continued commitment to ensuring veterans receive the employment support and career counseling they've earned through their service. Strengthening the VR&E program will make a lasting difference in veterans' lives as they transition to civilian careers. I look forward to working with my colleagues and Representative Maxine Dexter to pass more legislation that safeguards the benefits and services our veterans depend on." FAST VETS Act strengthens the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program to better connect veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. If signed into law, this bill will improve outcomes for individual veterans in the VR&E program, while expanding the number of veterans who can access its critical supports. Congresswoman Dexter serves on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and is one of only three physicians in Congress who provided care to veterans at the VA. She serves on both the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Affairs. For a o… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7171 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2025 Annual Report for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | fletcher | https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2025 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas’ Seventh Congressional District this year. The report highlights some of Congresswoman Fletcher’s work to bring the voices of the district to the national conversation about our values as Americans, our vision for the future, and our priorities for the moment, outlining how she has worked to advance these priorities and values in Congress, in the courts, and in the community this year. Highlights of the 2025 Annual Report include: Work in Congress to bring down costs, oppose harmful program and spending cuts to programs and services Americans rely on, oppose the Trump tariffs on goods Americans use every day; and fight for access to quality, affordable health care for people in Texas and across the country. Work in the Courts as part of the House Democratic Litigation Task Force to protect and defend our country and our constitution, filing briefs in 25 cases before courts across the country. Work in the community, including more than 1,500 meetings with constituents and people advocating for them, hosting six town hall meetings and participating in many more in partnership with elected officials across the district, hosting four passport fairs and nine “pop-up” constituent services events. Constituent Advocacy: This year, Congresswoman Fletcher’s office resolved more than 1,260 constituent matters before federal agencies, and reached the milestone of resolving more than 16,000 constituent matters since she assumed office in 2019. To view the full 2025 Annual Report, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-goldman-demands-classified-briefing-trump-administration-following-pause | Rep. Goldman Demands Classified Briefing with Trump Administration Following Pause of Offshore Wind Projects | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | New York, NY - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticizing the recent decision to pause all offshore wind leases and demanding a classified briefing with the appropriate officials on the national security concerns cited as the rationale for the pause. One of the affected offshore wind projects, Empire Wind 1, is located partially in New York’s 10th Congressional District and will be adversely impacted by the decision. In the letter, Goldman lays out the urgent need for offshore wind projects like Empire Wind 1 and calls out President Trump’s hypocritical crusade against renewable energy, which has only served to raise costs for families across the country and further drive the affordability crisis. Rep. Goldman writes, “[Empire Wind 1] is an economic driver for the state of New York, helping to create over 4,000 jobs, and is expected to generate upwards of 810 megawatts of electricity, enough to power an estimated 500,000 homes.” He continues, “Since President Trump took office in January, electricity prices are up 13 percent nationwide, and the cost of electricity is climbing more than twice as fast as the rate of inflation. Moreover, with a significant increase in high-energy data centers around the country, demand for energy will continue to increase, placing additional upward pressure on energy prices in New York. Instead of embracing offshore wind’s potential to lower costs for New Yorkers, the decision to pause Empire Wind 1’s lease is yet another example of the President’s illogical, irrational, and economically irresponsible vendetta against renewable energy.” Goldman has consistently pushed back against the Trump administration’s reckless renewable energy policies, and his efforts were central to the administration lifting its stop work order against Empire 1 when it was previously arbitrarily targeted by President Trump earlier this year. Goldman also helped lead opposition to the approval of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-goldman-deluzio-introduce-legislation-improve-affordability-stadium | Reps. Goldman, Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Improve Affordability of Stadium Concessions | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ‘Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub (HOTDOG) Act’ Would Direct FTC to Investigate Concession Price Gouging at Sports Stadiums Despite Public Subsidies of Stadiums, Going to Ball Games Unaffordable for Working Families Stadiums Concessions Charge New York Captive Audiences Double the Street Price, Despite Receiving Billions in Public Subsidies Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub (HOTDOG) Act to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a nationwide study of concession pricing practices at sports venues. Despite the significant public investment into sports venues, the cost of many concessions remains unaffordable for the average American family. The average beer at Madison Square Garden in New York City costs $16. At Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, beer costs nearly $10, double the price fans would pay elsewhere. The average lowest price for a hot dog across MLB’s 30 ballparks in 2024 was nearly $6. Working families should be able to afford to take a break and see a game – at venues supported by their tax dollars – without facing massive price markups. For example, taxpayers paid $1.2 billion for Yankee Stadium, while Madison Square Garden receives an estimated $42 million annually from New York City through a property tax exemption. Working families are already struggling to pay rising prices thanks to Trump's reckless economic agenda, and being charged inflated prices for concessions at publicly funded stadiums adds insult to injury. The HOTDOG Act would shine a much-needed light on exploitative pricing practices and allow the FTC, lawmakers, and most importantly, working families, to gain more transparency into potential price gouging by venues and determine best practices for affordable pricing. “We’ve got to ensure that hardworking families can afford to enjoy nights out at ball games - especially when their hard-earned tax dollars are supporting big… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-and-democratic-colleagues-condemn-vas-decision-to-reinstate-near-total-abortion-ban/ | Brownley and Democratic Colleagues Condemn VA’s Decision to Reinstate Near-Total Abortion Ban | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Julia Brownley | B001285 | juliabrownley.house.gov | juliabrownley | https://juliabrownley.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) used the cover of the holiday season to issue an internal memorandum reinstating a near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling, ripping away access to healthcare from thousands of veterans. This cruel and dangerous move will harm veterans and damages trust in the very system that is supposed to protect them and serve their healthcare needs. Rather than waiting to finalize a proposed regulation on abortion care, VA took this action after receiving a December 18, 2025, Department of Justice legal opinion. This legally suspect policy decision reverses previous steps taken by VA under the Biden administration to ensure veterans received full access to a range of reproductive healthcare. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, VA under the Biden administration immediately took regulatory action to preserve veterans’ access to necessary healthcare, publishing a rule that provided veterans access to abortion care in instances of rape, incest, and threat to life or health. VA also lifted a longstanding gag rule—allowing VA providers to discuss abortion with patients who were experiencing unwanted or high-risk pregnancies and pregnancy complications. Because veterans are more likely to experience complicated or high-risk pregnancies due to their service, this regulation was critical to ensuring their health and safety. However, in August of this year, the Trump administration took its first steps to undo this progress, threatening veterans’ reproductive freedom and access to comprehensive healthcare. VA proposed a rule to reinstate a near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling, with no exceptions in the case of rape, incest, or threat to health. This reversal will mean veterans have less access to abortion care than individuals covered by every other federal healthcare program, all of which at least cover this essential care in instances of rape, incest, and threat to life. Democratic members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs are c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-winners-2025-9th-congressional-district-congressional | Kaptur Announces Winners of 2025 9th Congressional District Congressional App Challenge | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcy Kaptur | K000009 | kaptur.house.gov | kaptur | https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Sandusky, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), announced Kia Preston of Perkins High School in Erie County as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge from Ohio’s 9th Congressional District for his app “Light Teachings.” Congresswoman Kaptur received a total of 16 applications this year from six schools in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District including: Bryan High School, Sandusky High School, Perkins High School, Tinora High School, Sylvania Northview High School and Sylvania Southview High School. Defiance, Erie, Lucas and Williams Counties were each represented. The top 3 finalists included representatives from Perkins High School, Bryan High School, and Sandusky High School. This year’s 1st Place winner was Kia Preston of Perkins High School in Erie County, Ohio. Kia submitted the mobile application, “Light Teachings” which is an interactive app that helps users understand the fundamentals of ray tracing, a computer graphics technique that simulates how light interacts with objects to create realistic images. The winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge will be invited to attend a #HouseofCode reception in Washington, DC in the Spring of 2026. Kia’s app will be on display in the US Capitol Building and will be featured on House.gov for one year. In addition to this, his app will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. “Congratulations to Kia Preston of Perkins High School for winning Ohio’s 9th District 2025 Congressional App Challenge. Mr. Preston’s app, ‘Light Teachings’ brings 3D imagery to life,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “This ‘app’ adds to the science and innovation achievements demonstrated by the students at Perkins High School. I appreciate all 16 submissions this year. Each year, students’ creativity, ingenuity, and intellectual curiosity continue to astound. Every student demonstrates integral computer science, engineering, and coding skills that will prepare them for the 21st Century workforce. I also want to extend special thanks to the outstanding c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-rep-ro-khannas-statement-latest-epstein-files-released-department | RELEASE: REP. RO KHANNA’S STATEMENT ON THE LATEST EPSTEIN FILES RELEASED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ro Khanna | K000389 | khanna.house.gov | khanna | https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement on the newly released Epstein files by the Department of Justice: “This release was a bombshell. The files include an email referencing ‘10 co-conspirators’ even though Kash Patel previously testified that there was no credible information to indicate Epstein trafficked women to anyone other than himself. The files also revealed that Trump flew on Epstein’s plane at least eight times between 1993-1996 — ‘many more times’ than a federal prosecutor had previously known, according to an email from 2020. Americans deserve the truth. DOJ’s refusal to follow the law I passed in Congress and release the full files is an obstruction of justice. They also need to release the FBI witness interviews which name other men, so the public can know who was involved. DOJ is spending more time protecting the Epstein class than the survivors, whose names are required by law to be redacted. They had months to prepare for the release of the files and Attorney General Bondi ignored our requests to meet with her. That is why Representative Massie and I are bringing inherent contempt against Bondi. The survivors and the public demand transparency and justice.” | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-demands-answers-after-hhs-cuts-pediatric-health | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers After HHS Cuts Pediatric Health Grants Following Criticism of RFK Jr. by the American Academy of Pediatrics | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing grave concern over the Department’s decision to terminate more than $18 million in federal grants awarded to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), warning that the move threatens critical child health initiatives nationwide and raises serious questions about political retaliation and the integrity of federal public health funding. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi emphasized that the AAP, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, represents more than 67,000 pediatricians nationwide and has served for nearly a century as a cornerstone of evidence-based pediatric care and public health: The terminated grants supported programs aimed at reducing sudden infant death, improving adolescent health outcomes, preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and ensuring early identification of autism. The Department has stated that these initiatives “no longer align with the Department’s mission or priorities,” a justification Congressman Krishnamoorthi sharply questioned. “I find it profoundly disturbing that preventing infant deaths, protecting adolescent health, and identifying developmental disabilities early are now considered misaligned with the mission of the federal agency charged with safeguarding public health,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in his letter. “The funding cancellations came shortly after the AAP challenged Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policies in federal court, raising serious concerns that this action may represent retaliation against a respected medical organization for exercising its legal rights and defending science-based public health policy.” The letter raises particular concern about the timing of the cancellations, noting that the funding terminations occurred shortly after the AAP challenged Secretary Kennedy’s vaccine policies in federal court. Emphasizing the responsibilities of HHS and its subagencies, including the C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-sounds-alarm-over-doj-diverting-fbi | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm Over DOJ Diverting FBI Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Resources to Mass Immigration Raids | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel raising serious concerns that the Department of Justice has diverted FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence personnel away from their core national security missions and reassigned them to support mass immigration enforcement operations, putting the United States at risk. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned that senior DOJ officials have redirected personnel and assets from the FBI’s core mission despite the Bureau’s own assessment that terrorists and nation-state adversaries pose the most immediate threats to the homeland: “Over the last year, senior officials have reassigned personnel and assets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) core national security mission to immigration enforcement, leaving counterterrorism and counterintelligence work compromised and putting our national security at risk.” The letter cites reporting that early in 2025, DOJ leadership directed FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces to assist with immigration initiatives, requiring agents responsible for terrorism investigations, espionage detection, and cyber threat monitoring to prioritize immigration enforcement over national security work: “Agents responsible for espionage detection cyber threat monitoring, and terrorism investigation, therefore, were required to prioritize immigration enforcement, giving less attention to crucial national security threats.” Despite a rise in alleged terrorist incidents across the United States, the letter notes that a significant share of the Bureau remains diverted: “Nearly a quarter of the FBI’s roughly 13,000 agents nationwide, and up to 40 percent in the largest field offices, remain assigned to immigration enforcement duties.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi further highlighted reporting that analysts tracking terrorist financing, money laundering, and the illicit trade in looted antiquities, as well as investigations into the Iranian oil black market used to finance terror… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-urges-education-department-reverse-cuts-illinois | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Education Department to Reverse Cuts to Illinois Community Schools | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today called on the Department of Education to reverse its decision to cancel Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants across Illinois, warning that the move would eliminate critical student supports and undermine years of federal investment. In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Congressman Krishnamoorthi raised concerns about the cancellation of $18.5 million in annual funding and more than $55 million over the remaining grant period for FSCS programs statewide. “In Illinois, FSCS grants support 16 school districts and 32 schools across Illinois, serving approximately 19,000 students annually,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in the letter. “These grant programs serve rural, suburban, and urban students alike, partnering with schools and families to ensure programs are responsive to the unique needs of each community. They provide essential family engagement, nutrition programs, academic enrichment, mental health supports, and workforce-aligned partnerships. FSCS grants are lifelines for the children and families who rely on them, ensuring that our kids remain safe and supported as they learn.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned that the tens of millions of dollars in funding cuts would have immediate and severe consequences. When students return from winter break this January, they will face dramatically reduced support, undoing years of federal investment in future generations. The congressman accused the Trump administration of politicizing children’s programs and education. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-responds-supreme-court-ruling-blocking-trumps-chicago-national | Krishnamoorthi Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Trump’s Chicago National Guard Deployment, Urges Passage of His Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States declined to allow President Trump to proceed with a National Guard deployment into Chicago: “Today’s Supreme Court decision blocking President Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard into the Chicago area is an important step forward in stopping a clear abuse of his office—but it applies only to this case. I introduced the Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act to clarify and limit a president’s authority to deploy the military or National Guard to any American city and prevent the use of servicemembers as political props. Congress must act to ensure President Trump cannot misuse our servicemembers this way again. Illinois has stood united in opposing this illegal and political deployment since day one, and I applaud Governor Pritzker’s leadership as we all fight back together. We will continue to stand united no matter what this administration throws our way.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4079 | Larsen Announces New Funding to Save Lives, Improve Local Infrastructure | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, applauded U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement of nearly $1 billion in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funding for projects aimed at improving road safety for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Everett and Mukilteo will get the resources they need to improve the safety of streets and roads and save lives,” Larsen said. “SS4A funding stops preventable tragedies and supports efforts to keep people safe and the economy moving. I look forward to continued partnerships with local communities to improve transportation safety in Northwest Washington.” Snohomish County Projects Awarded SS4A Grants The SS4A program, which invests $5 billion over five years in regional, local and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries, was established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Two projects in Washington’s Second Congressional District were awarded grants totaling $1.5 million in this round of grant announcements: - $1.2 million for the City of Everett to update an Active Transportation Plan, prepare an Evergreen Way corridor safety and operations plan, and pilot Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) - $300,000 for the City of Mukilteo to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Washington state was awarded a total of more than $9.9 million for 15 projects. In Snohomish County, in addition to the Everett and Mukilteo awards, Mill Creek was awarded $1.8 million. What WA-02 Leaders Are Saying “I want to thank Rep. Larsen for being a champion and tireless advocate for Everett. This funding will advance our Vision Zero Everett work - helping us take meaningful steps toward safer streets and a better connected community. Strong partnerships between local and federal leaders allow us to make lasting, meaningful improvements that make a difference: protecting lives, improving quality of li… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-commends-supreme-court-decision-blocking-trump-national-guard | Larson Commends Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump National Guard Deployment to Chicago | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John B. Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | larson | https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | “With less than 48 hours to go before the Christmas holiday, Donald Trump’s wish to make our troops his own personal army just suffered a devastating blow at the Supreme Court,” said Larson. “For months, he has tried to turn the military against the people, telling top leaders that Americans cities should be used as ‘training grounds’ and calling on them to handle the ‘enemy from within.’ Senator Chris Murphy said it best when he said, ‘The authoritarian takeover isn’t coming. It’s here.’ The Supreme Court saw that clearly today. This deployment was an authoritarian abuse of the President's authority as Commander-in-Chief. President Trump continues to view the Constitution as a suggestion, but the Court recognized that the Constitution is the law of the land – not Mr. Trump. People should be encouraged that after a year of this reckless administration’s decisions, public pressure and speaking out still work. We cannot afford to relent.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-condemns-trump-administration-near-total-va-abortion-ban | Larson Condemns Trump Administration Near-Total VA Abortion Ban | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John B. Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | larson | https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | “It is an affront to our nation’s veterans – who courageously served our country with honor – for the Trump Administration deny them their bodily autonomy, even in cases of rape or incest,” said Larson. “We have long known about the Republican plan to ban abortion nationwide. For women in the twenty states with abortion bans on the books, VA facilities were often the only place they could seek care. Imposing such a sweeping and extreme ban with the stroke of a pen will endanger the lives of pregnant mothers across the country – mothers who stepped up to uphold the freedoms we hold dear. It is shameful for this to be what their Commander-in-Chief sees as a reward. We cannot let this stand, and I am proud to fight for our veterans. We will continue to fight tooth and nail to restore reproductive rights for all Americans.” In August, Rep. Larson introduced the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act with Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26) to guarantee the right to abortion care at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act (EACH Act) to require federal healthcare programs, including the VA and TRICARE, to provide coverage for abortion services and requires federal facilities to provide access to those services. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Rep. Mike Levin Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Icon for Heart Angel, the Winner of Rep. Levin’s Congressional App Challenge Oceanside, CA— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Catherine Wang as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 49th Congressional District. The local high school student created Heart Angel, an innovative CPR training and emergency response app designed to guide users through performing life-saving techniques. Catherine was inspired to create this app by her deeply personal recognition of the impact that proper CPR timing and technique have on saving lives. “I was blown away by all the App Challenge submissions we received. Our district is home to so many bright and talented students creating the apps of the future,” said Rep. Levin. “Congratulations to Catherine on winning this year’s challenge. Her app goes beyond a traditional CPR learning tool by identifying the nearest AED and alerting first responders and nearby CPR-certified volunteers, helping ensure the public is better prepared to respond during an emergency.” The second-place winner is Breez, an app created by Advaith Akella, Kiran Musson, and Revanth Akella. Breez allows users to report beach trash in three simple steps. The third-place winner is an app created by Arya Balenga and Tyler Kim called Save & Serve. Save & Serve helps limit food waste by providing users with recipes that utilize their soon-to-expire ingredients. The Congressional App Challenge was launched in 2015 as an effort to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, and to encourage students to learn coding and computer science skills. Students in participating congressional districts compete against their peers by creating original software applications. Winning apps are featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website, the Congressional App Challenge’s website, and are also displayed in an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol Building. ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mannion-ny-22-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge | Representative Mannion (NY-22) Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NY | John W. Mannion | M001231 | mannion.house.gov | mannion | https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SYRACUSE, NY — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages middle and high school students to explore computer science by designing and coding original software applications. The first-place winner for NY-22 is Mikyal Mobeen, a student at Jamesville-DeWitt High School, for his app “PhosTrack.” The quiz-style app helps dialysis patients identify phosphate levels in common foods, making it easier to manage and maintain healthy diets. It also includes a journal for patients to track symptoms and other resources. Representative John W. Mannion said, “The Congressional App Challenge provides hands-on STEM education, giving students the opportunity to address real-world problems through technology. Mikyal’s app is a great example of creativity, skill, and purpose coming together to improve health outcomes for the community. I’m proud of every student who stepped up, expanded their understanding of computer science to help others, and took part in this fun and rewarding program.” The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by Members of Congress across the country. Students compete individually or in teams to build an original app using any platform or programming language. The winning app was selected by Representative Mannion from student app submissions from across NY-22. Results for NY-22: 1st Place: Mikyal Mobeen, Jamesville-DeWitt High School — “PhosTrack,” a quiz-based app that helps dialysis patients recognize phosphate levels in common foods. 2nd Place: Henry Glade, Haoyu Wang, Haoxuan Wang, and Noah Kopiasz, Fayetteville-Manlius High School —“Turtle Miner,” an educational video game designed to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of mining. Representative Mannion congratulates all participants and thanks the educators who supported students throughout the challenge. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-tokuda-obernolte-hurd-lead-bipartisan-effort-improve-staffing-prevent | MATSUI, TOKUDA, OBERNOLTE, HURD LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO IMPROVE STAFFING, PREVENT CUTS AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswomen Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Congressmen Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) led a group of 28 total lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to address insufficient staffing levels and refrain from additional employee reductions at National Parks across the country, citing the impact of staffing shortages on park visitors and the economies of neighboring “gateway” communities. Since January 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) has fired or lost more than 24 percent of its staff, creating significant challenges at National Parks including decreased capacity for emergency response and disruptions to visitor services, infrastructure maintenance, and conservation work. “[A]t Yosemite National Park, staffing cuts combined with record-setting visitation from January to July led to a 40% increase in search and rescue efforts compared to the same period last year. At Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose, Colorado, the South Rim Fire burned campsites, maintenance vehicles, and other infrastructure, which, when taken along with a one-third reduction in workforce, will impact the local economy as well as park operations such as fire remediation and safety,” wrote the lawmakers. “Furthermore, at Joshua Tree National Park, staffing shortages have reduced fee-booth coverage and eliminated evening shifts, limiting visitor safety information, cutting needed fee revenue, and increasing the likelihood of congestion and search-and-rescue incidents. And at Haleakalā National Park, staffing shortages are delaying critical conservation work and backcountry maintenance, limiting both visitor access and protection of endangered species.” “We recognize the importance of efficiency within the federal government. However, reducing National Park Service staff, including positions in supporting offices across DOI, would only intensify the operational challenges parks already face,” the lawmakers continued. “We … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mcclain-delaney-introduces-legislation-overturn-attempted | Congresswoman McClain Delaney Introduces Legislation to Overturn the Attempted Illegal Renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the recent attempt to add President Trump’s name onto the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The first bill, the Kennedy Center Protection Act, would: Void the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees’ unlawful December 18 vote to rename the Center; Require the removal of all signage or other identification including President Trump's name within 1 day of enactment; Clarify existing law to prohibit the Board from taking similar actions in the future; and Require a Report to Congress detailing any public or private funds used to implement the attempted name change. The second bill, the Federal Property Integrity Act, would prohibit the renaming of any federal building, land, or other asset, in honor of a sitting President. "Congress must stop the 'Trump branding' of our national treasures and memorials, particularly an institution which uplifts our national arts and commemorates the late President John F. Kennedy," said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. "And if it isn't clear enough, my second bill will ensure that no other federal landmark can ever be named in honor of a sitting President. It's past time that lawmakers drew a firm line to prevent these types of activities." Cosponsors include Representatives Grijalva (AZ), Hayes (MA), and Larson (CT). ### For updates, follow Rep. McClain Delaney at @RepAprilDelaney. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney was elected in 2024 to serve Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses all or part of Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Congress, McClain Delaney is focused on improving US competitiveness and innovation, protecting our natural environment and championing policies that represent the values and priorities of Maryland’s 6th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-menendez-clarke-conduct-oversight-visit-at-delaney-hall | McIver, Menendez, Clarke Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEWARK, N.J. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. She was joined by Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) for the visit. Last week, McIver learned of the death of a man who had been detained at Delaney Hall. In May, McIver, Menendez and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman conducted a legally protected inspection of Delaney Hall. The visit, which should have been a routine oversight visit, led to the Trump administration bringing charges against McIver. She now faces up to 17 years in prison for doing her oversight work. Today’s visit was the first McIver has made to Delaney Hall since being indicted. The members released the following statements after the visit: “I have a responsibility to serve the people and protect the people of the 10th Congressional District, and that is why I had to put aside my experience here and come back to represent them–to see what is happening inside of Delaney Hall. These are the things we’re hearing: people who have not had a court date in months, people who are waiting on loved ones who cannot visit them, and people who are not getting proper medical care. It is awful, and this detention center needs to be shut down. That's why we're here. We're going to continue to show up, continue to have oversight, and continue to do our jobs,” said Rep. McIver. “When we left, a detainee told us this is not the America that we dreamed of. They thought they would be able to come here and have a better life.” “What we saw inside Delaney Hall is the betrayal of the American Dream,” said Rep. Menendez. “These are people who believe in the promise of this country and are being ripped from our communities and held there on the American taxpayer’s dime. All while the GEO Group is making an enormous profit and providing substandard care. We will not let this stand and we will continue to work to hold this Administration and those who benefit from tea… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-mciver-and-clarke-conduct-oversight-visit-at-delaney-hall | Menendez, McIver, and Clarke Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEWARK, NJ –Today, Congressman Rob Menendez conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention facility in Newark operated by GEO Group. He was joined by Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09) for the visit. “What we saw inside Delaney Hall is the betrayal of the American Dream,” said Congressman Menendez. “These are people who believe in the promise of this country and are being ripped from our communities and held there on the American taxpayer’s dime. All while the GEO Group is making an enormous profit and providing substandard care. We will not let this stand and we will continue to work to hold this Administration and those who benefit from tearing communities apart accountable." “I have a responsibility to serve the people and protect the people of the 10th Congressional District, and that is why I had to put aside my experience here and come back to represent them–to see what is happening inside of Delaney Hall. These are the things we’re hearing: people who have not had a court date in months, people who are waiting on loved ones who cannot visit them, and people who are not getting proper medical care. It is awful, and this detention center needs to be shut down. That's why we're here. We're going to continue to show up, continue to have oversight, and continue to do our jobs,” said Congresswoman McIver. “When we left, a detainee told us this is not the America that we dreamed of. They thought they would be able to come here and have a better life.” “No human being deserves to suffer the conditions we witnessed behind the walls of Delaney Hall, today. What our tour made overwhelmingly clear is that Jean Wilson Brutus’ death is a symptom of a larger culture of inhumanity that is inherent to for-profit detention centers like Delaney Hall. Nearly a thousand of our neighbors, our coworkers, our friends, and our loved ones are confined to this facility indefinitely, where they are treated every day as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-allow-penalty-free-withdrawals-thrift-savings-plan | Norton Introduces Bill to Allow for Penalty-Free Withdrawals from Thrift Savings Plan Accounts in Certain Emergencies | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to expand the circumstances in which a recently separated federal employee can withdraw from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account without being penalized. The Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 helps former federal employees pay their bills after leaving the federal workforce by allowing them to make penalty-free withdrawals from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account to make up the gap between the interim payments a retiree receives during the period the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is calculating the retiree’s final annuity and the estimated final annuity, which is usually 20% to 40% less than the finalized net payment. The bill also allows penalty-free withdrawals if the individual is involuntarily separated from the federal government. “During these troubling times for federal employees, this bill will help those who are separated from the federal government and in need of financial assistance,” Norton said. “This bill will allow former federal employees avoid financial hardship by allowing them to make penalty-free withdrawals from their TSP account while OPM is calculating their final annuity, or if they are involuntarily separated from federal service.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 December 23, 2025 Today, I introduce the Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025, which would expand the circumstances in which a federal employee recently separated from the federal government can take a penalty-free withdrawal from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. This bill would help former federal employees pay their bills after separation. First, this bill would allow a penalty-free withdrawal to make up the gap between the interim payments a retiree receives during the period the Office of Personnel Management is calculating the retiree’s fin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-and-colleagues-call-president-trump-fulfill-gaza-peace-plan | Rep. Panetta and Colleagues Call on President Trump to Fulfill the Gaza Peace Plan | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and four of his House colleagues are calling on President Trump to take personal action to implement the security and reconstruction pillars of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza. Recent reporting indicates that there are serious obstacles to implementing the plan’s security and reconstruction pillars, including militarily-dismantling Hamas and surging humanitarian aid for Palestinians, making the President’s personal and timely engagement urgent. The Members wrote, “The Peace Plan represents the most viable opportunity for necessary security, immediate relief, and long-term stability. The plan rightly recognizes that Hamas must be fully disarmed and play no role in governing Gaza, while calling for a technocratic transitional governing authority. It also prioritizes a surge of humanitarian aid to Palestinians that will be shielded from Hamas; includes a phased withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza based on security conditions; and includes the deployment of an International Stabilization Force.” The Members continued to emphasize that the plan’s humanitarian and reconstruction components must be prioritized, stating “a prosperous and rebuilt Gaza would reduce instability, curbing the drivers of extremism, and promoting shared economic growth across the Eastern Mediterranean. Moreover, sustained reconstruction reduces humanitarian dependence on international aid, enabling local governance and private enterprise to take root, demonstrating key pillars of long-term security and regional prosperity.” This letter was co-signed by Congressmen Jared Golden (D-ME), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), and was endorsed by the Democratic Majority for Israel. “DMFI is proud to support Rep. Panetta’s letter to President Trump urging him to stay relentlessly focused on implementing the 20-point Peace Plan, including the need to completely disarm Hamas and ensure the terrorist organization plays no role in governing Gaza. With the release… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-condemns-va-s-decision-to-reinstate-near-total-abortion-ban | Pappas Condemns VA’s Decision to Reinstate Near-Total Abortion Ban | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the below statement following the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issuing an internal memorandum reinstating a near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling, ripping away access to health care from thousands of veterans. "The Trump administration is taking away health care from veterans and their families who have served our country. They’re blocking access for veterans without even providing exceptions for rape or incest, interfering in deeply personal medical decisions. VA is the only place some veterans can obtain counseling and reproductive care, so I will continue to do everything I can to fight this ban because extreme politicians should stay out of other people’s health care.” In September 2022, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the VA used its rulemaking authority under the Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 to allow VA health care providers to offer abortion counseling and abortion services in cases of rape, incest, and the life and health of the veteran. Prior to that rule, VA enforced the most restrictive abortion ban of any federal health care agency. The Biden-era policy survived legal challenges and was finalized in March 2023. On August 4, 2025, the Trump administration issued a proposed rule to repeal the 2022 policy and it was finalized yesterday. Rather than waiting to finalize a proposed regulation on abortion care, VA issued an internal memorandum which only preserves a narrow exception when the life of the mother is at risk, eliminating VA’s ability to provide abortion care in nearly all other cases. This once again makes the VA the only major federal health provider with such an extreme restriction. Background: In August, Pappas helped introduce the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, which would guarantee that veterans and eligible dependents have the right to receive abortion care, medication, and counseling through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-celebrates-2025-accomplishments | Rep. Sara Jacobs Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | — This year, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) delivered for San Diego by conducting critical oversight of the Trump Administration’s military and immigration policies and working to lower everyday costs. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “It’s been a really difficult year for our community and our country. Families are struggling to keep up with rising costs while our own military patrols our streets and our neighbors are being taken without due process. That’s why I’ve pushed back against President Trump’s egregious power grab and overreach – and demanded answers and adherence to the rule of law. I’ve conducted oversight wherever I could, from Guantanamo Bay to Otay Mesa and our federal building downtown. I’ve also introduced legislation to bring down the costs of child care and IVF so that Americans have the help they need to start and support their families. And I’m incredibly proud that this year, my team helped over 1,400 constituents navigate federal agencies and returned over $1.8 million to their pockets. I know the work is far from over and the challenges ahead are daunting. But I still wake up every day so grateful for the opportunity to deliver for my hometown and amazing community of San Diego, and I will keep working to make you proud next year.” Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Accomplishments in 2025 Include: Helped over 1,400 San Diegans who needed assistance with federal agencies Returned over $1.8 million to San Diegans who were entitled to backpay from the VA, IRS tax refunds, Social Security reimbursements, and more Conducted oversight of window safety at Liberty Military Housing after child fatalities and secured window guards and new permanent limiters at the most vulnerable communities in San Diego Named by New York Magazine as one of the 25 young Democrats to watch Led the introduction of the LEGACY Act to bring in more money from the estate tax to create a dedicated funding stream for child care Championed parental leave for members of the U.S. House to help ensure that elected officials better reflect the America… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/michigan-congresswomen-hillary-scholten-and-haley-stevens-demand-thorough | Michigan Congresswomen Hillary Scholten and Haley Stevens Demand Thorough Investigation Following Death of ICE Detainee in Michigan Facility | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) demanded answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the tragic death of Nenko Gantchev, who died on December 15, 2025, while in custody at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Michigan. Mr. Gantchev’s death comes amid a sharp and alarming rise in deaths in ICE detention nationwide. ICE has reported at least 30 detainee deaths in 2025, the highest number in over 20 years, including four deaths in just over four days in December. “We all believe in a secure border, but securing our border does not require abandoning our commitment to the rule of law, and protecting and honoring human dignity. Indeed, DHS and ICE have a statutory mandate, internal policy obligations, and a fundamental duty to ensure the safety and humane treatment of individuals in their custody,” said Michigan Reps. Stevens and Scholten in their letter. “The death of Mr. Gantchev, along with the deaths of other detainees in 2025 and numerous credible reports of mistreatment, raises serious concerns about detention practices in Michigan and nationwide. To ensure justice for those who have died in custody already, and safety of those currently detained, these concerns demand prompt answers and corrective action.” In the letter, the two Congresswomen requested that ICE provide preliminary findings of the investigation, specifically addressing: The adequacy of medical screening, care, and supervision provided to Mr. Gantchev. Whether ICE and facility staff followed all required procedures upon discovering Mr. Gantchev was unresponsive. Complaints lodged by Mr. Gantchev or others regarding his treatment, and actions taken in response. Current conditions and policies in operation at the North Lake facility, and a full report on staffing, the quality and availability of medical care, and previous internal investigations into detaine… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/scholten-leads-50-representatives-condemning-trump-administration-plan | Scholten Leads 50 Representatives In Condemning Trump Administration Plan To Dramatically Reduce Wetland Protection | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Hillary J. Scholten | S001221 | scholten.house.gov | scholten | https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C - Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) is leading a group of 50 Representatives in condemning a Trump Administration plan to dramatically reduce Clean Water Act (CWA) protections across the country. A recent proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) would allow the federal government to regulate wetlands only if they meet a two-part test: They would need to contain surface water throughout the “wet season,” and they would need to be abutting and touching a river, stream or other waterbody that also flows throughout the wet season. This definition would drastically limit the waters that can be regulated by the federal government, worsening pollution nationwide. The proposed rule’s public comment period closes on January 5, 2025. The members are calling for the comment period to be extended in order to understand the significant harm this rule will have on everything from pollution exposure to water bills to summer vacations. “We write to express our deep concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) recently proposed rule defining 'Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA),” wrote the members. “If finalized, this rule will threaten Americans’ public health and stifle economic prosperity. Limiting protections over rivers, streams, and wetlands will increase the possibility of pollution exposure for families. In addition to making our families sicker, the proposal would boost the threat of flooding, further risking lives and damage to communities. The proposal further weakens states’ ability to protect locally important waterbodies or shared drinking water sources from their upstream neighbors who might have competing priorities for the same resources. This rulemaking will have significant impacts on Americans’ everyday lives–from their water bills to their summer vacations–and it is incumbent on the Agencies to provide sufficient ti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2025/12/rep-sewell-accepting-applications-for-spring-2026-internships | Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Spring 2026 Internships | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — The Washington D.C. and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for spring 2026 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the semester learning about the inner workings of a congressional office. Interns will work closely with Rep. Sewell’s staff on a variety of important legislative, communications, and administrative tasks. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university (juniors and older) or have recently graduated. “Interns play a key role in my office,” said Rep. Sewell. “Each semester, our interns work alongside me and my staff to serve the people of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Through this experience, they build practical skills, gain firsthand insight into public service, and form connections that help prepare them for their careers. If you have an interest in government and public service, I encourage you to apply!” Interns will have the opportunity to research legislation, draft letters, compile media clips, answer constituent calls, and attend legislative hearings, briefings, and seminars. Candidates should be proactive, professional, dependable, and have an interest in federal policy and the legislative process. Candidates should also possess strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. The Office of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in the hiring process based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factors. BIPOC applicants and individuals in underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST (6:00 p.m. EST). For more information, including how to apply, visit https://sewell.house.gov/internship-opp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/michigan-congresswomen-haley-stevens-and-hillary-scholten-demand-thorough | Michigan Congresswomen Haley Stevens and Hillary Scholten Demand Thorough Investigation Following Death of ICE Detainee in Michigan Facility | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Haley M. Stevens | S001215 | stevens.house.gov | stevens | https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) demanded answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the tragic death of Nenko Gantchev, who died on December 15, 2025, while in custody at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Michigan. Mr. Gantchev’s death comes amid a sharp and alarming rise in deaths in ICE detention nationwide. ICE has reported at least 30 detainee deaths in 2025, the highest number in over 20 years, including four deaths in just over four days in December. “We all believe in a secure border, but securing our border does not require abandoning our commitment to the rule of law, and protecting and honoring human dignity. Indeed, DHS and ICE have a statutory mandate, internal policy obligations, and a fundamental duty to ensure the safety and humane treatment of individuals in their custody,” said Michigan Reps. Stevens and Scholten in their letter. “The death of Mr. Gantchev, along with the deaths of other detainees in 2025 and numerous credible reports of mistreatment, raises serious concerns about detention practices in Michigan and nationwide. To ensure justice for those who have died in custody already, and safety of those currently detained, these concerns demand prompt answers and corrective action.” In the letter, the two Congresswomen requested that ICE provide preliminary findings of the investigation, specifically addressing: The adequacy of medical screening, care, and supervision provided to Mr. Gantchev. Whether ICE and facility staff followed all required procedures upon discovering Mr. Gantchev was unresponsive. Complaints lodged by Mr. Gantchev or others regarding his treatment, and actions taken in response. Current conditions and policies in operation at the North Lake facility, and a full report on staffing, the quality and availability of medical care, and previous internal investigations into detaine… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-details-systemic-issues-during-inspections-ice-detention-and | Underwood Details Systemic Issues During Inspections of ICE Detention and Processing Facilities in Chicago, Lombard, and Bunker Hill, Indiana | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BUNKER HILL, IN. — Today, Representative Lauren Underwood of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee conducted an oversight visit with staff to the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana, one of the primary facilities used to hold Illinoisians during Operation Midway Blitz. Yesterday, Underwood and staff conducted oversight visits to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago Field Office, located in downtown Chicago, and the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago Field Office, located in Lombard, Illinois. These visits build on her recent inspection of the Broadview Processing Center following widespread community outrage at Operation Midway Blitz’s constitutional violations and ongoing questions about federal immigration enforcement practices across Illinois and the nation. Underwood received briefings from leadership of all three facilities and toured the premises, including intake rooms, holding spaces, storage areas, and officer work areas. The visits occurred as dozens of constituents across her community continue to report being detained, confronted, or questioned by federal immigration enforcement personnel. For months, the Illinois delegation received no timely responses from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to basic inquiries regarding the safety or location of constituents impacted by the operation. “For months, the Trump Administration has trampled over our Constitution and failed to answer even the most basic questions about how they are conducting immigration enforcement,” said Underwood. “My visits this week exposed serious breakdowns in how people are tracked, cared for, and treated across ICE facilities. People deserve to know the truth about what is happening in our communities, how federal resources are being used in their name, and how these so-called immigration enforcement operations are being run.” Miami Correctional Facility (Bunker Hill, IN) The Miami Correctional Facility is a s… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://walkinshaw.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=227 | Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Garcia, Members of Congress Demand Answers from OPM as Trump Workforce Purge Triggers Federal Retirement Backlog | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | VA | James R. Walkinshaw | W000831 | walkinshaw.house.gov | walkinshaw | https://walkinshaw.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Representatives Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, pressed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for immediate answers after new reporting highlighted severe delays in federal retirement processing following the Trump Administration’s Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) and other workforce reduction policies. In a letter to OPM Director Scott Kupor, the lawmakers warned the delays are not an accident, but the predictable result of shrinking the workforce without a plan. “This foreseeable and avoidable administrative failure is the clear result of an Administration that has prioritized a purge of the federal civil service over government efficiency, leaving thousands of federal employees in administrative and financial limbo,” the lawmakers wrote. The lawmakers warned retirees are now “trapped in a prolonged cycle of delayed payments and benefits, lost paperwork, limited communication, and financial and administrative uncertainty,” driven by a surge in applications colliding with understaffed HR offices and broken communication channels for separating employees. “In November of this year alone, OPM received nearly 23,400 retirement applications… [and] OPM’s retirement inventory has grown to more than 48,000 pending applications,” the lawmakers wrote. “Federal workers earned these benefits through decades of service,” said Rep. Walkinshaw. “They deserve timely processing and clear answers—not bureaucratic chaos created by reckless workforce policies.” The lawmakers requested OPM respond by January 29, 2026 with specific steps to restore retiree communication, address stalled cases across agencies and payroll providers, assess the impact of HR staffing losses, and detail which agencies have fully adopted OPM’s Online Retirement Application (ORA). Full l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-s-statement-on-the-white-house-threats-to-withhold-smithsonian-funding | Rep. Wilson’s Statement on the White House Threats to Withhold Smithsonian Funding | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica S. Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | wilson | https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued a statement regarding the White House’s threats to withhold Smithsonian funding: “This White House is advancing a vision of America rooted in white supremacy and exclusion. This administration has shown nothing but contempt for immigrants, diversity, and Black people. And all these threats to withhold funding are just about whitewashing our history. But America was built on the backs of immigrants! Black immigrants were brought here in chains as slaves to build this nation. We can never forget that, and today, we’re an immigrant-rich country. So, as this White House goes after all the museums, we must stand up and protect the truth. All Americans must unite to protect our history and protect the Smithsonian’s independence to ensure unbiased content across its institutions. When we lose our history, we lose our democracy. And we must fight back and stand up for our history and democracy. The soul of our nation is on the line!” | 1 | 2026-04-16T05:48:36Z | 2026-04-16T05:50:08Z |
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/23/icymi-bennet-fights-back-against-trumps-targeted-attacks-on-colorado/ | ICYMI: Bennet Fights Back Against Trump’s Targeted Attacks on Colorado | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CO | Michael F. Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | bennet | https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ | scraper | Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet slammed President Trump for canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants from the Departments of Transportation and Energy, dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and denying Colorado’s request for two emergency declarations following extreme flooding and wildfires. Before the Senate adjourned for the year, Bennet blocked the appropriations package from advancing before the holidays to demand funding to protect NCAR. “After more than a week of targeted actions against Colorado, it’s clear President Trump has turned his sights on our state because we refuse to go along with his corrupt demands,” said Senator Bennet. “This holiday season, hundreds of NCAR employees face uncertainty about their jobs and communities across the state are worried they won’t get the support they need to rebuild their lives after historic flooding and wildfires. Colorado deserves better, and I am doing everything in my power to fight back and protect our state from the President’s vindictive chaos.” Here’s how Senator Bennet is fighting for Colorado: KKCO 11: Colorado Senator Bennet accuses Trump of retaliating against Colorado over Tina Peters Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., is accusing President Donald Trump of taking punitive actions against Colorado that Bennet describes as political retaliation. During a press call, Bennet criticized several recent decisions tied to the federal government’s relationship with the state — including the administration’s reported call to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Bennet also warned of broader consequences beyond Colorado if NCAR were dismantled. “I think that Colorado deserves much better from our federal government. Our entire country deserves better from our federal government. We will not stand by while President Trump attacks Colorado and puts our communities in danger. We’ll use every tool at our disposal to fight back against this reckless political attack,” he said. Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-calls-on-stb-doj-to-oppose-railway-merger-threatening-jobs-and-driving-up-costs | Blumenthal Calls on STB, DOJ to Oppose Railway Merger Threatening Jobs & Driving Up Costs | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Richard Blumenthal | B001277 | www.blumenthal.senate.gov | blumenthal | https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press | scraper | [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Patrick Fuchs and Assistant Attorney General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division Gail Slater urging them to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway—two of the four largest railroads in the country. In today’s letter, Blumenthal raised concerns that the merger would significantly reduce competition in the rail industry, driving up costs for shippers and threatening railroad workers’ job security. “Railroads are a critical link in the supply chain for everyday consumer goods, including food, fuel, building materials, and household products. When competition in rail transportation is reduced, higher shipping costs are often passed directly on to consumers in the form of higher prices at the checkout counter. With inflation and affordability already top concerns for American families, approving a merger that could further raise the cost of moving goods across the country would worsen financial strain on households nationwide,” wrote Blumenthal. “The proposed merger also threatens job stability for countless employees at Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern,” continued Blumenthal. “Together, the two companies have more than 50,000 employees. While the companies have said they will protect all union jobs during a merger, precedent shows us such promises are little more than hollow words. Instead of trusting these empty promises, you should protect thousands of jobs for hardworking Americans.” The full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Chairman Fuchs and Assistant Attorney General Slater, I write with serious concerns about the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway. A merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern – two of the four largest railroads in the United States – would further consolidate the nation’s rail network, resulting in potential job insecurity for workers, highe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-markey-and-warren-demand-amazon-remove-listings-for-used-cars-with-unrepaired-safety-recalls-clearly-display-vehicles-recall-status | Blumenthal, Markey, & Warren Demand Amazon Remove Listings for Used Cars with Unrepaired Safety Recalls, Clearly Display Vehicle's Recall Status | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Richard Blumenthal | B001277 | www.blumenthal.senate.gov | blumenthal | https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press | scraper | [WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called on Amazon to remove listings for pre-owned vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls. In a letter to Andrew R. Jassy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, the Senators raised safety concerns about the company’s new Amazon Autos partnership with Hyundai and Ford dealers, which lists pre-owned vehicles that may have unrepaired safety recalls for sale without adequately warning consumers about a vehicle’s recall status. “We are extremely troubled by the fact that Amazon is listing vehicles for sale with unrepaired safety recalls. Selling cars with unrepaired safety recalls is extremely dangerous and poses a potentially fatal threat to vehicle drivers, passengers, and others on the road. Amazon’s suggestion to consumers to check a vehicle’s recall status themselves on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website is simply insufficient. We call on Amazon to remove all vehicle listings with unrepaired safety recalls and to directly display to prospective vehicle buyers a vehicle’s recall status,” the Senators wrote. The Senators continued, “Amazon does not need to wait for the law to change to prioritize vehicle safety. We call on Amazon to immediately stop listing for sale on Amazon Autos any vehicle with an unrepaired safety recall. In addition, Amazon should make it as easy as possible for people to confirm that the vehicle they are looking at does not have unrepaired recalls. Instead of linking to NHTSA’s website and encouraging people to check the recall status themselves, we urge Amazon to prominently display the status of recalls under the key features it lists for vehicles it is selling.” The full text of the Senators’ letter is available here and copied below. Dear Mr. Jassy, We are extremely troubled by the fact that Amazon is listing vehicles for sale with unrepaired safety recalls. Selling cars with unrepaired safety recalls is extremely danger… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-seeks-data-on-security-grant-program | Blumenthal Seeks Data on Security Grant Program | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Richard Blumenthal | B001277 | www.blumenthal.senate.gov | blumenthal | https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press | scraper | [WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem seeking data about previous applications to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to help inform Congress about how the program should be funded for the upcoming fiscal year. “As I travel around Connecticut and hear from community leaders here and around the country, I am struck by the severely heightened anxiety and apprehension about physical threats to places of worship and community centers involving hate-based violence,” Blumenthal wrote. “Recently, I have called for dramatically increasing funding for NSGP to $1 billion and for increasing funding and resources for other programs to keep pace with the violence we are seeing in our communities. I am disappointed that the proposal released Friday night by Senate Republicans for Fiscal Year 2026 includes only $330 million for NSGP, far short of my request and the program’s clear need, with reports indicating recipients requested approximately $1 billion from FEMA in 2024 alone.” Last week, Blumenthal wrote the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Chairs and Ranking Members of its Subcommittees on Homeland Security and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies calling for a dramatic increase in resources for programs that combat hate-based violence through security and prevention, including by appropriating no less than $1 billion to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), making significant investments to the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (NO HATE Act), and reestablishing and fully funding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Community Relations Service (CRS). On Friday, he joined leaders from the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and the Anti-Defamation League of Connecticut at an event in West Hartford, Connecticut, calling on Congress to robustly fund NSGP and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act grant program. The full text of today’s letter is available here and copied below. Dear Secretary Noem, In r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-slams-secret-trump-administration-memo-ending-life-saving-abortion-care-for-veterans | Blumenthal Slams Secret Trump Administration Memo Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Richard Blumenthal | B001277 | www.blumenthal.senate.gov | blumenthal | https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press | scraper | [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement slamming the Trump Administration’s Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) secret implementation of a new policy to stop providing abortion care and counseling to veterans who have been raped or whose pregnancy is threatening their health. “Secretively and sickeningly, Trump’s VA is depriving women veterans of essential health care. A policy just issued by Secretary Collins stops this reproductive care even for women who are victims of rape or incest, or whose health is at risk. He’s done it by internal memo, not by open rule making, avoiding public attention and scrutiny. My Republican colleagues should be as outraged as I am. The result will be chaos and confusion among health care providers, and anxiety and pain for women veterans. This cruel, misguided action is reckless and reprehensible.” In September 2022, VA began to offer abortion counseling to all pregnant veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries, and abortion in cases of rape, incest, or life or health endangerment of the veteran or CHAMPVA beneficiary. This was in response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, which created urgent risks to the lives and health of pregnant veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries in states that banned or otherwise severely restricted access to abortion. The Trump Department of Justice issued a memo banning this abortion care and counseling at VA a few days ago, and the Trump VA just issued its own internal memo yesterday implementing this new policy immediately. This follows the Trump VA’s announcement in August of its intent to issue this change in a proposed rule. However, rather than complete the regular rulemaking process, VA Secretary Doug Collins is implementing this policy without issuing a final rule without notifying veterans or the public. More than 462,000 women veterans of reproductive age are enrolled in VA health care. More than half of these women live in states that hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-durbin-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-blocking-deployment-of-national-guard-troops-to-chicago | Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Tammy Duckworth | D000622 | www.duckworth.senate.gov | duckworth | https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | [CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court declined to stay a federal judge’s temporary restraining order that blocked President Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago: “It’s long past time for the Trump Administration to back off Chicago. The majority of Americans believe they’ve gone too far, and even the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority refused to greenlight this blatantly unlawful overreach. Our government is supposed to help our communities—not go to war with them. “Immigrants make our country better, and we will keep fighting like hell to protect the promise of America.” -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-blocking-deployment-of-national-guard-troops-to-chicago | Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Chicago | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Richard J. Durbin | D000563 | www.durbin.senate.gov | durbin | https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement after the Supreme Court declined to stay a federal judge’s temporary restraining order that blocked President Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago: “It’s long past time for the Trump Administration to back off Chicago. The majority of Americans believe they’ve gone too far, and even the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority refused to greenlight this blatantly unlawful overreach. Our government is supposed to help our communities—not go to war with them. “Immigrants make our country better, and we will keep fighting like hell to protect the promise of America.” -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/12/23/2025/senator-hassan-nominates-new-hampshire-students-for-united-states-service-academies | Senator Hassan Nominates New Hampshire Students for United States Service Academies | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan announced that she has nominated students from New Hampshire to attend United States Service Academies – the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “It is a privilege to nominate these outstanding New Hampshire students to our United States Service Academies,” said Senator Hassan. “The choice to serve our country in uniform reflects the highest form of public service, and I am grateful for these young Granite Staters who are answering that call. I have no doubt that they will make New Hampshire and our country proud.” For more information on the nomination process for interested applicants, click here. See below for a list of Senator Hassan’s nominees: United States Military Academy Justin Baldridge – Salem Ryleigh Bannister – Derry William Bellerose – Chichester Caidyn Carter – Northfield Liam Conway – Alton Ryan Cowher – Keene Troy Hayes – Windham Jacob Levesque – Jaffrey Charlotte Lund – New London Leah Lynskey – Durham Liam Mahoney – Hampton Kyle Paolino – Rindge Wade Plaskiewicz – Surry James Sisco – Goffstown Jack Williams – Stratham United States Naval Academy Talia Batherwich – Londonderry Anna Boyer – Ashland Hayden Brunell – Meredith Liam Canty – Exeter Eamon Griffin – Amherst Samuel Kellner – Hollis Ciara Kerley – Wilmot Addison Knoetig – Goffstown Colin Magnuszewski – Brookline Sophia Malloy – Portsmouth Kelly Moriarty – Rye Ruby Neutra – Marlborough Reilly O'Brien – Salem Anita Parmelee – Exeter Christian Salaun – Greenland United States Air Force Academy Brandon Adamson – Londonderry Andrew Allen – East Kingston Kevin Benard – Pembroke Jack Calderwood – Intervale Jacob Daley – Nashua Dominic Fazzio – East Hampstead Nathan Ferreira – Pembroke Kipling Hedquist – Hopkinton Ashlie Klawes – Allenstown Giana Leonardi – Dover Cooper Mack – Holderness Gavin Niemela – Dublin Victor Pham – Tilton Samuel Sanders – Hillsborough Maximilian Williams – Concord… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/2025-in-review-hickenlooper-defends-colorado-against-trump-chaos/ | 2025 in Review: Hickenlooper Defends Colorado Against Trump Chaos | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CO | John W. Hickenlooper | H000273 | www.hickenlooper.senate.gov | hickenlooper | https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – It’s been a hell of a year, Colorado. Here are just a few of the ways Senator Hickenlooper fought this administration’s chaos and stood up for Coloradans in 2025. DEFENDING SCIENCE Last week, Senator Hickenlooper blocked a federal appropriations package in the Senate after President Trump announced his plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder and cancel millions intransportation grants designated for Colorado. Hickenlooper demanded Republicans add an amendment to the package guaranteeing that all funding for NCAR be fully spent. After blocking the bill on the Senate floor, Hickenlooper joined protesters outside of NCAR in Boulder on Saturday to raise public pressure against cuts to critical environmental research. PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS Hickenlooper also led the fight against Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to force the BLM to sell up to 1.2 million acres of public lands in Colorado and 10 other Western states. Hickenlooper first sounded the alarm in April, when he voted against the Republican budget resolution and introduced an amendment to protect public lands from being sold to pay for Republicans’ tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. In May, Hickenlooper held a press conference in Estes Park with Congressman Neguse, public lands advocates, and local elected officials to call out the Trump administration’s threats to Colorado’s national parks and public lands, including Rocky Mountain National Park. The public pressure campaign worked. Following mounting opposition from Western senators and their constituents, Senator Lee stripped the public lands sale provision from the bill in June. PROTECTING HEALTH CARE Since the beginning of the year, Hickenlooper has railed against Republicans’ manufactured health care crisis and worked closely with state leaders to protect Coloradans’ care. In July, congressional Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, cutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to pay for huge tax cuts for the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hirono.senate.gov/news/press-releases/hirono-markey-press-sba-administrator-on-audit-targeting-underserved-businesses | Hirono, Markey Press SBA Administrator on Audit Targeting Underserved Businesses | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | HI | Mazie K. Hirono | H001042 | www.hirono.senate.gov | hirono | https://www.hirono.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Lawmakers: “Rather than using this audit as a pretense to unfairly attack a program with which you have an ideological disagreement, it is our hope that you will refocus on the goals of the 8(a) Program to make sure it continues to support socially and economically disadvantaged businesses—as intended.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), Ranking Member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, sent a letter to U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, expressing their deep concerns regarding the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) December 5th announcement of a sweeping, program-wide audit of the 8(a) Business Development Program. SBA’s announcement has left many businesses scrambling to meet the agency’s extensive document request under a short deadline with unclear guidance, while raising concerns about how businesses’ information will be used and secured. The 8(a) Business Development Program was created by Congress to provide training, assistance, and federal contracting opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in the U.S. and plays an important role in helping to ensure these businesses have the opportunity to work with federal agencies. Recently, however, the 8(a) program has come under attack as Republicans have unfairly targeted many of these small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, which often rely on government contracts to stay in business and keep their staff employed. “While we wholeheartedly support meaningful oversight of all programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, we disagree with your characterization of the program,” the senators wrote. “We also emphasize that formal audits should be conducted by the appropriate authorities, such as Inspectors General, who are a part of a comprehensive system that has decades of proven success in preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse.” The ambigu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kelly-cornyn-bill-to-enhance-u-s-mexico-counternarcotics-efforts-signed-into-law/ | Kelly, Cornyn Bill to Enhance U.S.-Mexico Counternarcotics Efforts Signed into Law | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Mark Kelly | K000377 | www.kelly.senate.gov | markkelly | https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statements after their Counternarcotics Enhancement Act, which will require elements of the Intelligence Community to review any direct relationships with elements of the Government of Mexico, develop a strategy to enhance counternarcotics efforts, and make recommendations or request resources required to implement the strategy in furtherance of the national interest of the United States, was signed into law as part of the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026: “To win the fight against drug trafficking, the U.S. and Mexico have to work together against the cartels,” said Sen. Kelly. “This effort will make our country safer by keeping drugs off our streets through Intelligence Community engagement with the government of Mexico.” “One innocent life lost because of illicit narcotics smuggled into the U.S. by way of Mexico is one too many,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This law will ensure our Intelligence Community leverages the U.S.-Mexico relationship to most effectively root out these silent killers and keep Americans safe.” Background: The Counternarcotics Enhancement Act will require elements of the Intelligence Community to submit to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) the following information: A description and assessment of their relationship, if any, with any element of the government of Mexico; A strategy to enhance counternarcotics cooperation and appropriate coordination with each element of the government of Mexico they have a direct relationship with; And recommendations and a description of the resources required to efficiently and effectively implement this strategy to further the national interest of the U.S. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=2CE5D131-E44C-43C6-9E0D-612C6495AFBC | Klobuchar Announces Federal Funding for Minnesota Broadband Infrastructure | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | MN | Amy Klobuchar | K000367 | www.klobuchar.senate.gov | klobuchar | https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee and co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Minnesota’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal. Minnesota received $652 million in funding to implement its BEAD proposal. “I’m thrilled to announce that Minnesota’s broadband funding proposal has been approved, which will bring fast, affordable, reliable internet to families in every corner of our state,” said Senator Klobuchar. “This funding is available thanks to my bipartisan legislation that I fought to pass so that Minnesota families—regardless of their ZIP code—have access to high-speed internet.” “This BEAD milestone represents a major step forward in our commitment to ensuring every Minnesotan — regardless of geography — has access to reliable, high quality broadband,” said Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matt Varilek. “Minnesota extends its sincere appreciation to the many Internet service providers and partners across the state who worked alongside us to shape this proposal. Their dedication, expertise and willingness to engage deeply in this effort have been essential to reaching this point. With this BEAD approval, Minnesota is one step closer to closing the digital divide and building a more connected future for all.” This development advances Minnesota’s affordable broadband rollout to unserved and underserved areas of the state. Klobuchar has long led efforts to expand broadband access, support rural broadband, and bridge the digital divide. Klobuchar’s Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act was incorporated into the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and has delivered significant federal funding to Minnesota for expanding high-speed internet access statewide. In June 2023, Klobuchar announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce had awarded major federal funding through the Bipart… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
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