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| https://davidyoung.house.gov/survey/top-priority-2018-60-second-survey | Top Priority of 2018? :60 Second Survey | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | IA | David Young | Y000066 | davidyoung.house.gov | legacy | 240 Cannon House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hunter.house.gov/congressman-hunters-year-review | Congressman Hunter's Year In Review | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CA | Duncan Hunter | H001048 | hunter.house.gov | legacy | As the year comes to a close, I want to share with you some highlights of 2017. With tax reform in the news right now, its easy to forget the other successes Congress has had this year. To date, Congress has sent President Trump more than 92 bills that have been signed into law, including 15 under the Congressional Review Act, aimed at specifically overturning Obama-era rules and regulations. This regulatory reform has resulted in over $60 billion in cost savings. I also remain committed to strengthening immigration enforcement, national defense, and rebuilding our nations infrastructure. Back at home, my team remains dedicated to delivering high-quality constituent services, working to helpresidents of the 50th Congressional District cut through red tape at the VA, or assist with Social Security and Medicare issues. Thank you for giving me that honor in 2017, and I look forward to continuing to serve you in 2018. Jobs & Tax Reform Among my top priorities is promoting job creation and economic growth so all Americans can prosper. For the first time in over 30 years, Congress passed comprehensive tax reform which will unleash economic growth and put more money back in the pockets of taxpayers like you ~ who can better decide how to spend it. The tax legislation lowers rates for both individuals and businesses and eliminates loopholes and complex deductions to simplify the code and encourage job creation and economic growth. With this bill, a family of four earning a median income of $73,000 will receive a tax cut of $2,059. This once-in-a-generation legislation was sent to President Trumps desk to be signed into law. It makes our tax code internationally competitive and simple to understand. Im confident the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide direct benefits to the constituents of Californias 50th Congressional District. California Wildfires Over the past two weeks, devastating wildfires have affected our district and communities across California. I have been working withHouse Leadership andmy colleagues to b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://wittman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1751 | Year in Review: Constituent Services | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | VA | Robert Wittman | W000804 | wittman.house.gov | legacy | Friends -And just like that we concluded the first session of the 115th Congress. 2017 has been a year of many achievements, but more than that, it has been a record year for consituent communication. It is my priority as your Representative to be accessible to my constituents and to let you know what is happening in both D.C. and the district. Here is 2017 in review: 1.5 Million: That's the number of constituent contacts I made this year. These include opened emails I sent out, responses to mail and calls sent to the office, telephone town hall attendees, and attendees of meetings or constituent forums. 103,506: That's the number of incoming constituent correspondence we have received and responded to since January 1, 2017. This includes emails, letters sent through the mail, and phone calls. Each day the staff updates me on topics folks are contacting the office about and their sentiments. The top issues we have heard about this year are tax reform, health care, the environment, immigration, national security, and government reform. 10, 15,161, 264: That's the number of telephone town hall events I held; the total number of attendees who participated in those events; and the number of questions answered. 1,167: That number there is the number of cases my district staff has completed. If you are having trouble with a federal agency, contact one of my district offices! They are located in Stafford, Hanover, and Tappahannock. 71: That's the number of constituent forums I held in communities across the district. These forums, like the one pictured above in Fredericksburg, allow me to update folks on my work in Washington and answer questions from constituents. 14: That's the number of bills I introduced addressing topics like national defense, federal employees, the environment, veterans affairs, federal recognition for Virginia Indian tribes, and Congressional accountability. ONE: That number represents my top priority: listening to the people I represent and using your thoughts, concerns, and insights to bette… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=232C6B2B-BA4C-422E-AFD1-AD108E397BF9 | eMissourian: Sen. Blunt Touts Tax Credits During Visit Tours Historic, Renovated Businesses | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Monte Miller On the heels of a historic federal tax cut, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, his wife Abigail and son Charlie, visited Washington Wednesday to tour two local businesses which have already benefited from federal tax credits. During the frigid visit Blunt told a gathering of city and business leaders Washington was one of his favorite cities to visit and it was great to see businesses taking advantage of historic federal tax credits to make projects work. Blunt made the comments at the recently renovated dentist office, which now houses the Bryan Haynes studio and gallery on Second Street. The 134-year-old building was recently renovated and Haynes opened his studio there in mid-November. Before the warmth of the studio, Blunt visited a building on Front Street being renovated by Rick and Karen Marquart to eventually house a Mexican restaurant and other businesses and apartments. In a past life, the building was home to one of the several corn cob pipe factories in the county and a hat company. Missouri uses more historic tax credits than any other state, Blunt said. There were even more tax credits placed in the big tax bill that was just passed. Blunt also addressed some of the criticisms the new tax bill has received from its opponents that it will only benefit a certain percentage of the population. The more wrong people were, the louder they got, Blunt said. Half of the population is not paying any income tax. You cant get any better that. The proof is in the pudding, he said. Beginning next year, people will have more money to take home. A family of four making $73,000 per year will see about a $2,000 more to take home. He added opponents argued $200 per month was not much money. Tell someone who doesnt have $200 that, Blunt said. We have to look at this more as a tax cut instead of tax reform. He added the tax cuts will serve a twofold purpose by putting more money in individuals pockets and helping businesses create more jobs with the money they are saving in taxes each year. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=5265D485-A561-434E-8A3D-4013FFB54D2C | eMissourian: Sen. Blunt Touts Tax Credits During Visit Tours Historic, Renovated Businesses | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Monte Miller On the heels of a historic federal tax cut, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, his wife Abigail and son Charlie, visited Washington Wednesday to tour two local businesses which have already benefited from federal tax credits. During the frigid visit Blunt told a gathering of city and business leaders Washington was one of his favorite cities to visit and it was great to see businesses taking advantage of historic federal tax credits to make projects work. Blunt made the comments at the recently renovated dentist office, which now houses the Bryan Haynes studio and gallery on Second Street. The 134-year-old building was recently renovated and Haynes opened his studio there in mid-November. Before the warmth of the studio, Blunt visited a building on Front Street being renovated by Rick and Karen Marquart to eventually house a Mexican restaurant and other businesses and apartments. In a past life, the building was home to one of the several corn cob pipe factories in the county and a hat company. Missouri uses more historic tax credits than any other state, Blunt said. There were even more tax credits placed in the big tax bill that was just passed. Blunt also addressed some of the criticisms the new tax bill has received from its opponents that it will only benefit a certain percentage of the population. The more wrong people were, the louder they got, Blunt said. Half of the population is not paying any income tax. You cant get any better that. The proof is in the pudding, he said. Beginning next year, people will have more money to take home. A family of four making $73,000 per year will see about a $2,000 more to take home. He added opponents argued $200 per month was not much money. Tell someone who doesnt have $200 that, Blunt said. We have to look at this more as a tax cut instead of tax reform. He added the tax cuts will serve a twofold purpose by putting more money in individuals pockets and helping businesses create more jobs with the money they are saving in taxes each year. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-douglas-county-incident | Gardner Statement on Douglas County Incident | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the below statement following the officer-involved shooting in Douglas County: My heart breaks for all of those affected by the terrible tragedy in Douglas County. Jaime and I are praying for the citizens and Deputies injured at the scene, and our hearts go out to the family of the Deputy who was fatally wounded. Our law enforcement officers work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe and today all of Colorado stands with our law enforcement community. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy and Subcommittee on Energy 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=F44DB8C2-04DA-45B7-B41E-A14B9EA69740 | Hatch's Top 10 of 2017 | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | As the year comes to a close, take a look at the top 10 things Senator Hatch did in 2017. 10. Senator Hatch's teen suicide prevention bill advanced: 9. Senator Hatch's RAPID DNA bill was signed into law: 8. Senator Hatch introduced a bill to help teachers pay off their student loan debt, so that the best teachers in our Utah schools can afford to stay there: 7. Senator Hatch showed where he stands on white supremacy in Charlottesville: 6. Senator Hatch convened a high-level meeting on human trafficking with Ivanka Trump, Operation Underground Railroads Tim Ballard, and a number of his Senate colleagues: 5. We came a step closer to extending Senator Hatch's Childrens Health Insurance Program for another five years. The Senate is likely to pass it in early January: 4. Senator Hatch introduced a bill to make it easier to study the benefits of medical marijuana as a safe, non-addictive alternative to opioids: 3. The President accepted Senator Hatch's invitation to come to Utah to strike a compromise on our national monuments: 2. We confirmed Justice Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court: 1.We delivered on a key promise by passing tax reform that will benefit the vast majority of working families in Utah: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=574BF67B-6DA7-4E6E-9DFA-12C2E377CC5B | Senators Tillis & Coons Issue Joint Statement On Protests In Iran | 2017-12-31 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Press Releases Home News Press Releases Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Human Rights Caucus, today issued the following joint statement on the continued protests in Iran:The Iranian people are bravely and peacefully taking to the streets to voice their rejection of a regime that has oppressed them and denied their basic human rights. The bipartisan Senate Human Rights Caucus stands in solidarity with the demands of the Iranian protestors and urges the Administration and Congress to continue supporting human rights in Iran. ### 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6342 Fax: (202) 228-2563 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 170 Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: (704) 509-9087 Fax: (704) 509-9162 1694 E. Arlington Blvd Suite B Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: (252) 329-0371 Fax: (252) 329-0290 Phone: (828) 693-8750 Fax: (828) 693-9724 1840 Eastchester Drive, Suite 200 High Point, NC 27265 Phone: (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://flores.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399054 | Waco Tribune: New tax bill paves way for era of prosperity in 2018 and beyond | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | Bill Flores | F000461 | flores.house.gov | legacy | By U.S. Rep. Bill Flores There has been an incredible amount of false rhetoric regarding tax reform recently. As a Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA), former energy CEO and a former chief financial officer for three multi-national businesses, I have a comprehensive and deep real world understanding on the impact of tax policy on American wage growth, economic activity and international competitiveness. I rely on that expertise to write and set the record straight regarding tax reform. As we begin 2018, we have set the framework to usher in a new era of American prosperity. Relief is on the way for working-class American families, many of whom now live paycheck to paycheck. According to recent studies, a majority of these families have less than a $400 cash reserve to handle financial emergencies. In addition, many of these individuals and families have experienced little to no growth in their take-home pay during the 2006-2016 time period. During that time, income inequality grew at the fastest rate in decades, while these families were left behind and saddled with higher health-care costs and higher costs of living. When the House of Representatives started working on tax reform in 2011, these are the families and individuals that we kept in the forefront of our thinking. Our goals during the tax-reform process were twofold first, to help working-class families keep more of their paychecks, and second, and most importantly, to provide a tax infrastructure that would grow jobs and economic opportunities for these families. History proves empirically that tax reform and tax cuts, when properly executed, will generate higher economic growth, more job opportunities and larger paychecks. A quick review of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, employment growth and wage growth following the tax cut/tax reform initiatives of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 (enacted in 1964); President Ronald Reagan in 1981-1982; and again under Reagan in 1986 shows that working-class families experience substantial economic bene… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/commentary/qa-year-review | Q&A: Year in Review | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | IA | Charles Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | legacy | With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What was the most significant achievement of the U.S. Senate in 2017? A: When the first session of the 115th Congress gaveled to order last January 3, I took the oath of office to serve Iowans for a seventh term in the U.S. Senate. It is an honor I take very seriously. Thats why I work tirelessly to uphold the public trust, including face-to-face dialogue with Iowans at my 99 county meetings and holding government accountable to preserve the personal freedoms and individual liberties guaranteed by our constitutional republic. When the Republican Senate Majority organized its leadership assignments for the new Congress, I was selected again to serve as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This permanent, standing committee has broad legislative jurisdiction over federal criminal law, victims rights, immigration, intellectual property, anti-trust policy and whistleblower protections. It serves as ground zero for proposed Constitutional Amendments and considers nominations for Article III federal judgeships, including the Supreme Court of the United States. In fact, steering judicial nominations through the U.S. Senate certainly is one of the signature accomplishments of the 115th Congress. Under my guidance as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, the U.S. Senate approved 12 circuit court nominees to serve on the federal bench and confirmed Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch to a lifetime appointment on the Supreme Court. The federal judiciary leaves a lasting imprint on society, as it is called upon to interpret the laws passed by Congress and administered by the executive branch. Its rulings have a profound effect on our American way of life that stand to sever or secure the blessings of freedom for generations to come. As an outspoken advocate for transparency and open government, I continue my efforts to open the federal judiciary to allow cameras in the courtroom. Opening the courthouse to live audio-visual streaming would build better appreciation for an independent fe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-marks-policy-oversight-accomplishments-2017 | Grassley Marks Policy, Oversight Accomplishments in 2017 | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | IA | Charles Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa marked a series of policy and oversight accomplishments in 2017. Serving the people of Iowa as their United States Senator is my first priority and its an honor that I take seriously, Grassley said. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and through my extensive oversight efforts, my work focuses on making government more transparent, efficient and accountable to Iowans and all Americans. Grassley holds at least one meeting in each of Iowas 99 counties every year to hear concerns and answer questions on any subject fromIowans. In 2017, Grassleycompletedhisannual county meetings for the 37th year in a row. Grassley holdsmeetings in a variety of settingsto ensure that a broad cross-section of Iowans can participate, includingbusinesses, schools,townmeetings andfactory floors. Although the setting may differ from county to county, the format is the same: Iowans set the agenda. In addition to his annual meetings, Grassley also attended or convened a variety of events and forums, including: county farm bureau meetings, a WOTUS roundtable with Administrator Pruitt, a meeting with biodiesel stakeholders, a tour of the Iowa Veterans Home, an agriculture roundtable with Secretary Perdue, a tax roundtable discussion with local business owners, the Partnership for a Drug Free Iowa Digital Literacy Conference and met with Iowans at the state fair. When the Senate is in session, Grassley sets aside eight 15-minute meetings everyMondaythroughThursdayto meet with Iowans in Washington, D.C., including advocacy groups, associations, chambers of commerce and local business leaders, students and families. This Congress, Grassley metwith nearly 950 groups of Iowans visiting the nations capital and discussed a variety of policy issues affecting Iowans such as anti-opioid addiction legislation, the farm bill, infrastructure, juvenile justice,sentencing reform, expiring tax provisions, the Affordable Care Act and tax reform. Grassley also joined eight Iowa schoolsfor Q&As via video… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-recaps-this-years-results-previews-2018-on-fox-news | Senator David Perdue Recaps This Years Results, Previews 2018 on Fox News | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | GA | David Perdue | P000612 | www.perdue.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.rubio.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=CA831D75-7491-4FA2-82DB-63A441269720 | Rubio Statement on Protests in Iran | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | FL | Marco Rubio | R000595 | www.rubio.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) today issued a statement on continuing protests in Iran: All nations must hold the regime in Tehran fully accountable for any suppression of peaceful demonstrators in Iran. The Iranian people have a right to peacefully protest the regimes rampant corruption, and to call for a truly representative government that protects human rights, upholds the impartial rule of law, and seeks peace with all of its neighbors. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/operation-christmas-thanking-our-troops-afghanistan-kuwait-jordan | Operation Christmas: Thanking Our Troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait, & Jordan | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | It was an honor to have just spent my third consecutive Christmas in the Middle East with our nations troops and diplomats stationed overseas. In 2015, I joined our service members in Iraq and Kuwait, and in 2016, I visited them in Afghanistan and Qatar. This past Christmas, I traveled to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Jordan. It is not easy for our deployed men and women to spend the holiday season several thousands of miles away from home, having great family and friends missing them around the Christmas Tree or Hanukkah Menorah. For many of our deployed military and diplomatic personnel, this isnt their first holiday season away from their loved ones. It is my highest honor to be able to personally thank all of them for their tremendous sacrifice on behalf of a very grateful nation. Serving them their Christmas Day meals, letting them know how much they are appreciated, and receiving their critical feedback from the ground, is the absolute least I can do to make sure they know how much countless Americans are thinking about them, praying for them, and filled with enormous gratitude for their incredible sacrifice. Each and every time I visit our troops abroad, I return with some of the greatest memories of my life and critical knowledge to guide my decisions throughout the halls of Congress. It is the brave men and women I have had the honor to meet over the last three Christmases that further cement my commitment to ensuring our nations troops have everything they need to safety and effectively do their jobs and return home. Congressman Zeldin celebrates Christmas with NY-1 resident and Marine Corporal Maria Ripis of Farmingville who is stationed at Al Jaber Airbase in Kuwait. In this years National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), I voted for a 2.4% pay raise for our troops, their biggest pay raise in 8 years. Additionally, this years NDAA included a much needed strengthening of cyber operations, funding Department of Defense (DOD) cyber operations at $8 billion, an increase of $1.7 billion from last year. Inves… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-iranian-anti-government-protests | Rep. Zeldin Statement on Iranian Anti-Government Protests | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the anti-government protests breaking out across Iran: The Iranian people are fed up with Irans dictatorial regimes brutal domestic tactics, dangerous foreign policy, and non-existent economic progress. Instead of caring for its own people, the Iranian regime has dedicated itself to maintaining its title as the worlds largest state sponsor of terror, seeking to appease domestic hardliners that keep them in power. As everyday Iranians pour into the streets outraged over their governments misplaced priorities, the U.S. must support them in their inherent right and noble quest for a better future and free, peaceful nation. We have been down this road before. We must learn our lesson from 2009 and not repeat the same mistake. Millions of Iranians are desperate right now for American leadership to help them turn the tide in Tehran and all throughout Iran. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399319 | House Republicans made good on tax reform promise | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | OH | Bill Johnson | J000292 | billjohnson.house.gov | legacy | House Republicans promised we would send tax reform legislation to President Trumps desk for his signature in 2017. We delivered! Despite what you may have heard from the mainstream media, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will benefit all Americans and their families. For the first time since 1986 over 30 years real tax relief and reform is being delivered to you, the American people. Many have asked me,What does this legislation mean to my family and me?Heres my answer this legislation means: higher wages; lower taxes; bigger take-home paychecks starting in February; job growth; a simpler and fairer tax system; and, a stronger economy all across our nation. There are real, tangible benefits for the hardworking men and women of Eastern and Southeastern Ohio, and its one of the most important pieces of legislation that Congress has passed in decades. Why did I support the Tax Cut and Jobs Act? Its simple I believe you know how to spend your money better than Washington elites and bureaucrats do. So, were giving your money back to you. And, one reason so many Big Government politicians, bureaucrats and elites are upset about this tax reform legislation is that too many in Washington view it as their money. Reducing taxes at all levels of income will stimulate the economy, both from the top down (allowing more investment in business and job creation) and from the bottom up (giving hardworking Americans more choices, more opportunities, and more purchasing power). Its a return to the same simple private sector, free enterprise, market driven philosophy that has built the greatest nation on the planet. Would you like to file your federal taxes on a single page? Now, most Americans will be able to do just that. In Eastern and Southeastern Ohio, nearly 85 percent of families take the standard deduction. But, the new law nearly doubles the standard deduction, raising it to $24,000 for married couples and $13,000 for individual filers. That means more of your money is tax free. And, families will see their Child Tax Cre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=398539 | Burgess Releases 2017 Year End Report | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | Michael Burgess | B001248 | burgess.house.gov | legacy | Lake Dallas, T.X. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after publishing his 2017 Year End Report detailing key accomplishments and services for the 26th District. I commenced the 115th Congress with great hope for what we could accomplish for North Texas families in 2017. Reflecting on the last year, it is clear we have achieved several legislative victories and made significant strides in areas where work remains. From committee hearings to town halls, case work to media interviews, I am committed to serving the 26th District to the best of my ability. Since the start of my service in Congress, I have prioritized communicating with residents of the 26th District. This report is one way to hold myself accountable to my constituents, and I hope they will review it and let me know how I can best serve them and their families as we look ahead to 2018. The complete 2017 Year End Report is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399003 | Blaines Bulletin: Looking Back on 2017 | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Looking back on 2017, I am reminded what an honor it is to serve as your voice in Congress and all of the incredibly memorable moments that took place here in the 3rd District and in Washington. share: f t Looking back on 2017, I am reminded what an honor it is to serve as your voice in Congress and all of the incredibly memorable moments that took place here in the 3rd District and in Washington. The year kicked off with President Trumps inauguration. It was great to see so many Missourians travel to Washington for the historic event. Shortly after, President Trump made one of his biggest announcements of the past year when he nominated Neil Gorsuch to serve as the next Supreme Court justice. I firmly believe Judge Gorsuch holds the same conservative values we in Missouri do, and he understands the role of the Supreme Court is to enforce the law, not create it from the bench. On August 21, Missourians witnessed a once in a generation event: the solar eclipse. The last time the United States witnessed a total eclipse was in 1979. Now an entire generation of Americans have experienced this phenomenon and have their own stories to share with family and friends for years to come. The solar eclipse not only brought worldwide attention to Mid-Missouri, it also highlighted all that our state has to offer. Over the last year, the House has made historic use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA), a tool that gives Congress the power to invalidate a rule or regulation from the executive branch within 60 days of it being issued. I am pleased to report the House passed 15 CRAs and President Trump signed 11 of those into law. The White House estimated that by repealing those 11 regulations alone we will save $10 billion over 20 years. One example is the Social Security Services Second Amendment restrictions. Earlier this year, Congress overturned an Obama-era rule that would increase scrutiny on up to 4.2 million law-abiding Americans attempting to purchase f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398684 | Rep. Royce Op-Ed in the OC Register: After taking Backpage money, Nancy Pelosi needs to make things right | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CA | Edward Royce | R000487 | royce.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, penned the following op-ed for the Orange County Register calling on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to return campaign donations from a former owner of Backpage.com a website which knowingly facilitated prostitution and sex trafficking of children: Orange County Register After taking Backpage money, Nancy Pelosi needs to make things right By: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce December 28, 2017 At best, Nancy Pelosis October 2016 acceptance of a $10,000 check from James Larkin, a co-owner of Backpage.com, was extremely careless. At worst, she knew and didnt care. Either way, its time for Pelosi to do the right thing and finally wash her hands of this dirty money. Backpage.com has long been one of the most evil sites on the internet. For years, it knowingly facilitated prostitution and sex trafficking of children. Backpage was purposely filtering out certain words in web ads to help traffickers evade authorities. Now, as this has come to light, Backpage is facing increasing pressure from law enforcement agencies across the country. In fact, just one week before donating to Pelosis Super PAC, Larkin was charged in California on conspiracy to commit pimping. Larkin still faces counts of money laundering, and is surely hoping Backpages $200,000 in contributions to Democrats will give him political protection. Thats why Pelosis refusal to unequivocally renounce Backpage by donating or returning this money is so troubling. There are many California victims rights groups that could do a lot of good with $10,000. Because the truth is were still far from putting an end to this form of modern slavery. Despite some important progress, human trafficking is still considered the fastest-growing crime in the world. Tens of millions of lives have been devastated around the globe including far too many right here in Southern California. As repre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-rep-andy-biggs-i-kept-my-campaign-promises-introducing-or-sponsoring-these | OP-ED: Rep. Andy Biggs: I kept my campaign promises by introducing or sponsoring these bills | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1626 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buchanan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/buchanan-honored-fighting-cruel-animal-experiments | Buchanan Honored for Fighting Cruel Animal Experiments | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | legacy | Tests Induce Painful Heart Attacks in Puppies and Nicotine Addiction in Baby Monkeys WASHINGTONCongressman Vern Buchanan has been honored as a Congressional Waste Warrior by a national group dedicated to ending inhumane taxpayer-funded experiments on dogs, cats and other animals. Congressman Vern Buchanan is an outstanding champion for taxpayers and animals, said Justin Goodman, vice president of advocacy and public policy at White Coat Waste Project. Were proud to recognize Rep. Buchanans strong leadership to end billions in wasteful government spending on animal experiments that are ineffective, cruel and most Americans oppose, including maximum pain heart attack tests on puppies and nicotine addiction tests on baby monkeys. White Coat Waste Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending cruel and wasteful taxpayer-funded experimentation on animals. The bipartisan coalition has nearly half a million grassroots members across the country. Buchanan received the award for his work to fight animal testing at government agencies as well as his support for theFederal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act. Some of the most egregious examples of taxpayer-funded animal abuse Buchanan is fighting include: Injecting dogs with methamphetamine then killing the dogs so their brains can be dissected in order to study the response to the drug. Strapping baby monkeys to chairs and addicting them to nicotine, then studying the monkeys response to decreasing levels of nicotine. Performing surgeries to intentionally damage puppy hearts, forcing the puppies to run on treadmills, then killing and dissecting the puppies to study the damaged hearts response. Buchanan said he was honored to receive the award, adding, Most Americans would be horrified to learn that their tax dollars are being wasted on cruel and inhumane experiments on animals. In March 2017, Buchanan urged the inspector general at the federal Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate the use of dogs in experiments at the VA. His request helped… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://costello.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-costello-announces-town-hall-residents-chester-county | REP. COSTELLO ANNOUNCES TOWN HALL FOR RESIDENTS OF CHESTER COUNTY | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | PA | Ryan Costello | C001106 | costello.house.gov | legacy | West Chester, PARep. Ryan Costello (PA-06) today announced that as part of his public schedule for the upcoming week, he will host a town hall at the Downingtown West High School on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for check-in. Constituents from Chester County will be given the first opportunity to reserve tickets for the session. Everyone who wants to attend this town hall must registerhereor by calling Rep. Costellos West Chester Office at 610-696-2982 by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2.Confirmation will be issued by Wednesday, January 3. Details: What:Town Hall with Rep. Ryan Costello When:Thursday, Jan. 4; doors open at 5:30 p.m. and event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Where:Downingtown West High School Auditorium 445 Manor Avenue Downingtown PA 19335 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cramer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cramer-introduces-bill-to-fix-arc-commodity-support-program | CRAMER INTRODUCES BILL TO FIX ARC COMMODITY SUPPORT PROGRAM | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | cramer.house.gov | legacy | Download Audio Comments: Click Here WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Kevin Cramer introduced a bill cosponsored by Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.), and Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) to require the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) when computing average county yields for the purposes of the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) Program. The 2014 Farm Bill included two new programs for covered commodities, Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), allowing the producer to choose once per farm bill which policy they believe would provide the most effective safety net. Unfortunately the design of ARC, and the manner in which USDA implemented the program has created problems for producers, particularly as it relates to inconsistent county yield data. Rather than the current policy of prioritizing inconsistent survey data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Cramers three page bill (H.R.4654) would direct the Secretary to prioritize Risk Management Agency (RMA), or crop insurance, data over all other forms in counties where RMA offers county-wide insurance products, while also allowing the Secretary of Agriculture flexibility for all other instances. Additionally, the legislation codifies USDAs earlier decision to operate the program based on the physical location of the base acres, rather than requiring producers to elect one county for all payments. Even though it is anticipated most producers will utilize Price Loss Coverage going forward, our legislation provides a surgical fix to ARC in case the program is reauthorized in the next Farm Bill, said Cramer. One less headache for North Dakota producers. As Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Im working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to improve existing farm bill programs. While Ive never been a fan of ARC I do believe we can … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=495 | Grothman Supports Tax Cuts for American Families and Businesses | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WI | Glenn Grothman | G000576 | grothman.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act to modernize the tax code, make Americas business climate more competitive and deliver tax relief to American families and workers. The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is good for the American people and encourages a strong economy. I feel the tax cuts in this version of the bill are targeted at the working middle class a change from original proposals and I feel like my voice was heard in making these changes. Im especially happy that House and Senate leaders reinstated the medical expense deduction, a deduction used by folks in the most dire of circumstances. The bill also shifted from a bill that benefited investors to one that more targets working people. The changes in the conference bill regarding state and local taxes will be of particular benefit to Wisconsin taxpayers, and virtually all taxpayers who make less than $100,000 should receive a tax cut. Im glad were standing up to Wall Street hedge managers in this bill by working to close the carried interest loophole. This change is needed in order to ensure that that these managers do not pay a lower rate on their commission income. I look forward to making further changes in this area. Additionally, since I got this job, I have worked to reduce fraud in the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit something this bill also addresses. Above all, the goal of tax reform is to improve the economy by lowering business taxes to stimulate spending and job creation and modernizing our countrys international tax system. Everyone should remember that personal retirement accounts and pensions will also benefit from the passing of this bill as we have already seen in the historic gains of the stock market over the past year in anticipation of passage. It is frustrating that I tried to work with Democrats, especially on the estate tax, to ensure it was as bipartisan a bill as possible. But, I believe many members of the other … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-to-announce-legislative-priorities-during-district-tour | Wilson To Announce Legislative Priorities During District Tour | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson will announce his legislative priorities for 2018 during a tour of the second congressional district on Wednesday, January 3. The schedule for Congressman Wilson's tour is as follows: 10:00 AM: Midlands Office of Congressman Joe Wilson 1700 Sunset Blvd (US 378), Suite 1 West Columbia, S.C. 29169 12:00 PM: Aiken Aiken County Government Center 1930 University Parkway Aiken, S.C. 29801 NOTE: 3rd Floor, Aiken County Council Chambers 1:30 PM: North Augusta North Augusta Municipal Building 100 Georgia Avenue North Augusta, S.C. 29841 NOTE: 3rd Floor, Administration Lobby 3:00 PM: Barnwell Barnwell County Courthouse 141 Main Street Barnwell, S.C. 29812 NOTE: Room #106 if raining | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| https://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-putting-american-taxpayer-and-economy-first | PEARCE: PUTTING THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER AND ECONOMY FIRST | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NM | Steve Pearce | P000588 | pearce.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC (December 29,2017)Congressman Steve Pearce today released the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced its decision to rescind their hydraulic fracturing rule in an effort to reduce burdensome federal regulations that hinder energy development and economic growth: I applaud the BLM today for putting the American economy and taxpayer first by rescinding this unnecessary regulation. Many of these Obama-era environmental rules were duplicative in nature and made in order solely to cripple energy production on federal lands. This doesnt better preserve our environment, but cuts off sources of revenues for states like New Mexico who rely on the production and development of resources to support our teachers, infrastructure, and more. From the very beginning, federal courts declared that the BLM did not have the proper authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on public lands. By rescinding the rule altogether, the BLM upholds the rule of law and moves the nation closer towards becoming less reliant on foreign energy production. With that, New Mexico can once again have the opportunity to become a leader in energy development. Background On June 21, 2016, the U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued a final rule blocking the hydraulic fracturing rule from being implemented, stating the BLM doesnt have proper authority to do so without congressional action. This decision by the BLM to publish a final rule rescinding the hydraulic fracturing rule follows Executive Order 13771 that requires agencies to reduce regulatory compliance costs. To view the announcement by BLM on the final rule, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ratcliffe.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/delivering-tax-relief-northeast-texans | Why I Voted for the Biggest Tax Cuts Since Reagan | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | John Ratcliffe | R000601 | ratcliffe.house.gov | legacy | BY REP. JOHN RATCLIFFE (R-TEXAS) Three decades ago, Ronald Reagan delivered our country tax reform that spurred such enormous economic growth and prosperity, that it would distinguish him as one of the greatest presidents in our nations history. But since that time, the size and complexity of our tax code have multiplied immensely, and with this, so have the burdens it places on hard-working American families. This is just one reason why the people of Texas 4th District and folks all across the country rose up last year to install new leadership committed to reversing the economic malaise of the previous eight years. They believe like Reagan did that allowing folks to keep more of their hard-earned dollars is the right way to restore the economic competitiveness of our country and reopen the door to the American dream. As a firm believer that more economic freedom is the key to more prosperity, I was proud to vote in Congress for the passage of the biggest tax cut package our country has seen since Reagan. More than 30 years in the making, the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act represents a huge win for the American people. Our legislation focuses on the middle- and lower-class Americans who are burdened most by our current tax code. It provides specific relief for American families, and it puts wind in the sails of small business owners striving to create new jobs. All of these provisions combined will act as jet fuel for our economy truly making America competitive again. Here at home in the 4th District of Texas, these tax cuts will result in putting more than $700 million directly into the hands of the hardworking people I represent, instead of giving it to Washington bureaucrats. One of the primary ways well do this is by doubling the standard deduction from $6,350 to $12,000 for individuals and from $12,700 to $24,000 for married couples effectively creating an expanded zero percent tax bracket. This will directly benefit and provide immediate relief to the 79 percent of tax filers in Texas' 4th Dist… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ratcliffe.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-reps-ratcliffe-and-gowdy-discuss-doj-and-fbi-oversight-fox-news | ICYMI: Reps. Ratcliffe and Gowdy discuss DOJ and FBI oversight on Fox News | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | John Ratcliffe | R000601 | ratcliffe.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Reps. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) appeared on Fox News' Ingraham Angle Thursday with Jason Chaffetz to discuss theirwork on the House Judiciary and House Oversight Committeesto look into the many abnormalities stemming from DOJ and FBI decisions in 2016 including the handling of the Clinton email investigation. Click here to watch the interview with Ratcliffe and Gowdy Ratcliffe and Gowdy recently interviewed FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe about the many outstanding questions surrounding these decisions. The lawmakers said they are committed to conducting appropriate Congressional oversight to ensure the integrity of the DOJ and FBI is properly restored. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ratcliffe.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=213 | ICYMI: Reps. Ratcliffe and Gowdy discuss DOJ and FBI oversight on Fox News | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | John Ratcliffe | R000601 | ratcliffe.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://tomgarrett.house.gov/media/in-the-news/would-you-trade-your-social-security-student-loan-forgiveness | Would You Trade Your Social Security for Student Loan Forgiveness? | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | VA | Thomas Garrett | G000580 | tomgarrett.house.gov | legacy | Two of the biggest long-term financial problems facing the United States are Social Security funding and the growing level of student loan debt. One Republican congressman has introduced legislation that could help tackle both problems by allowing future retirees to trade some of their Social Security benefits for student loan forgiveness. An outside-the-box solution It's no secret thatstudent loan debthas become a serious problem in the United States. As of the most recent data, about 45 million Americans owe a total of $1.4 trillion in student loan debt -- this is more than all of the credit card debt, auto loan debt, and every other type of debt Americans hold besides mortgages. Rep. Tom Garrett, a freshman Republican congressman from Virginia, has introduced new legislation known as the Student Security Act that would allow student loan borrowers to make an interesting choice. It would give borrowers the option to have some of their student loan debt forgiven in exchange for a higherSocial Security full retirement age. Rep. Garrett's plan -- the details Rep. Garrett, who is a student loan borrower himself, is introducing a unique solution to the student debt problem that could also help fix Social Security's expected financial shortfall. Here's how it would work. For every month a borrower agreed to raise his or her own Social Security full retirement age, they would receive $550 in student loan forgiveness. The plan would set a maximum amount of loan forgiveness of $40,150, which would result in a delay of six years and one month for the recipient's Social Security retirement age. According to the bill's text, it would also delay the early retirement age for the recipients, which is otherwise set at age 62 as the earliest age at which you can claim areduced benefit. For example, let's say that your full Social Security retirement age is 67 years, and you take advantage of $6,600 worth ($550 times 12 months) of student loan forgiveness under this program. Your full retirement age would now be 68 years old, an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walden.house.gov/year-in-review | Year-in-Review: Greg Waldens top seven legislative wins for Oregon in 2017 | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Year-in-Review: Greg Waldens top seven legislative wins for Oregon in 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today released a list of top seven legislative wins for Oregon in 2017. Walden authored important bills that have been signed into law and passed in the House of Representatives this year to support Americas military and veterans, protect Oregons public lands and grow family wage jobs in local communities, modernize the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), improve forest management to prevent catastrophic wildfire, and helped pass major tax reform to bring much-needed relief for middle class families in Oregon. According to www.congress.gov, Walden leads the Oregon House delegation with 23 bills passed through the House of Representatives this year. Walden also leads the House delegation with five pieces of legislation sent to the President in 2017. Walden has assisted over 1,200 Oregonians this year with problems they were having with federal agencies, including 500 veterans and military service members, and over 120 Oregonians with their Social Security and Medicare benefits. If you or someone you know is having difficulty with a federal agency such as the Veterans Administration (VA) or Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you can all Waldens office toll free from Oregon at 800-533-3303. Walden bill to protect Mt. Hood, boost family wage jobs sent to Presidents desk Click here or on the image above to view Waldens floor speech Bipartisan legislation authored by Oregon Reps. Greg Walden and Earl Blumenauer, and Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkleyto help protect the local water source for the City of Hood River and upper Hood River Valley, while promoting economic growth and family wage jobs for the local communities, is heading to the Presidents desk. The Mt. Hood-Cooper Spur Land Clarification Act passed the House of Representatives in February on a 415-1 vote, and passed the Senate in December. Walden has worked closely over the years with Rep. Earl Blumenauer to protect Oregons public lands a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.corker.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-list?ContentRecord_id=2F6524F3-0877-4182-B9E4-E404C65B4F87 | Corker Statement on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TN | Bob Corker | C001071 | www.corker.senate.gov | legacy | CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump proclaimed January 2018 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. With the establishment of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery and matching $25 million contributions from the U.S. and United Kingdom, 2017 was a historic year in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking but much more work remains, said Corker. I applaud the Trump administration, especially Ivanka Trump, for a continued focus on combatting this scourge on humanity both at home and abroad, and I remain committed to working with them to make this issue a priority in 2018. Today, in 2017, an estimated 27 million people are enslaved around the world. Thats more than at any time in history. More than two and a half years ago, with input from leading stakeholders and industry experts, Corker proposed a bold, bipartisan initiative to end modern slavery worldwide. Not unlike the role PEPFAR has played in fighting AIDS worldwide, the End Modern Slavery Initiative, which is now operating as the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, was designed to leverage limited foreign aid dollars and galvanize tremendous support and investment from the public sector, philanthropic organizations and the private sector to focus resources responsibly where the crime is most prevalent. In September, both the U.S. and the United Kingdom announced matching $25 million contributions to the fund. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=3572 | Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Peaceful Protests in Iran | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | legacy | HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in support of the peaceful protestors speaking out against the Iranian regime. "I strongly support and stand in solidarity with the Iranian people who are bravely taking to the streets to speak out against their repressive, brutal government in Tehran. These protests reveal to the world that the Iranian regime would rather export and finance terror beyond its borders--especially to its terrorist proxies in Syria, Gaza, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen--than work to meet the basic needs of its own citizens. The Iranian people want freedom and an end to the ayatollahs' reign of terror. The sanctions relief provided under the disastrous Obama nuclear deal has done nothing but line the pockets of Iran's mullahs whose sole desire is to spread their hateful ideology and do everything they can to murder Americans, Israelis, and our allies across Europe and the Middle East. I urge the Trump Administration to do everything possible to support these courageous protestors, and I call upon freedom-loving nations everywhere to rally behind and publicly express their support for the Iranian people." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=2E8FCA0E-4438-4DAD-9AF7-571BBEBD7C9C | A Year of Progress: Record-Breaking Number of Circuit Court Judges Confirmed in 2017 with Hellers Support | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON In 2017, with help and support from U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), the U.S. Senate delivered on President Trumps promise to the American public by confirming a number of conservative judges to the federal bench. Among the total 19 conservative judges confirmed this year is Justice Neil Gorsuch, who filled the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat of Justice Antonin Scalia following his death. Additionally, the U.S. Senate confirmed more circuit court judge nominees under President Trump than any other President in modern history has had confirmed during their first year in office. Under the leadership of President Trump and the Senate Judiciary Committee, this year the Senate confirmed a remarkable number of well-qualified conservative judges to the federal bench, said Heller. As a strong believer in the U.S. Constitution, I know that it matters who serves on these courts. The Constitution should drive all the decisions we make in this body, and the Constitution should be the focus of the judges on our federal courts. Im incredibly proud that in addition to putting Justice Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court, the Senate also broke a record for the number of circuit court judge nominees confirmed during the first year of President Trumps Administration. This is exactly what the American people sent us to do to deliver results and thats why I look forward to working with my colleagues in the New Year to maintain this pace and fill the numerous judicial vacancies. In October, Heller pushed his colleagues to work full-time, 24/7 for the remainder of the year to combat Democrat obstruction and get results for the American people. At the time, the Senate had confirmed only seven judges. Since Hellers call to speed up the number of confirmations, the Senate has confirmed an additional 12 judges. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/edwards-county-listening-tour-kinsley | Edwards County Listening Tour, Kinsley | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops EDWARDS COUNTYFriday, December 29 at 11:30 a.m.Kinsley Drug CompanyKinsley | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/edwards-county-listening-tour-stop | Edwards County Listening Tour, Kinsley | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/kiowa-county-listening-tour-greensburg | Kiowa County Listening Tour, Greensburg | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops KIOWA COUNTYFriday, December 29 at 1:15 p.m.City Council ChambersGreensburg | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/kiowa-county-listening-tour-stop-greensburg | Kiowa County Listening Tour, Greensburg | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-2017-in-photos | Senator David Perdue: 2017 In Photos | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | GA | David Perdue | P000612 | www.perdue.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/photo/17-photos-2017 | 17 Photos from 2017 | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | From bigpublic ceremonies to small personal moments, the Office of the Speaker takes approximately 30,000 photos each year. Narrowing those down to just a few of our favorites is no easy task, but in chronological order,these seventeen photos tell the story of 2017 for Speaker Ryan. 1. Look your best -Speaker Ryan helps his oldest son, Charlie, get ready for Opening Day of the 115th Congress. 2. The Speaker of the House -Speaker Ryan raises the gavel in gratitude to the 115th Congress. 3.The Peaceful Transfer of Power- Speaker Ryanwaves goodbyefrom the steps of the U.S. Capitol as President Obama departs. 4. Boots at the Border - Speaker Ryan tours the Rio Grande Valley to observe border security operations. 5.Vice President Pence He may serve as the Vice President, as well as the president of the Senate, but he will always have a home in the House of Representatives. 6. Reining in Regulations - Speaker Ryan signs a series of Congressional Review Acts, putting an end to some of the worst Obama-era regulations. 7. Friends of Ireland- Speaker Ryan, Taoiseach Kenny of Ireland, and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) welcome President Trump and Vice President Pence to the Capitol for the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon started by President Reagan and Speaker O'Neill. 8. As far as the eye can see - Speaker Ryan makes phone calls from his office overlooking the National Mall. 9. Accountability for our veterans - Speaker Ryan signs and sends major bipartisan VA reform legislation to the president's desk. 10.You were just released from the hospital today?! Special Agent Crystal Griner surprises the crowd, and the speaker, when she shows up at theCongressional Womens Softball Gameto throw out the first pitch, the very same day she was released from the hospital after taking a bullet in the Alexandria shooting. 11. The Big Six - Speaker Ryan meets with Senator Hatch, Leader McConnell, Rep. Brady, Secretary Mnuchin, and Gary Cohn (on the phone), to discuss tax reform. 12. Drone on - At one of his many tours of American manufacturing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=F98BD6DF-0EF0-4D2C-8988-74A8237FA9B4 | Thom Tillis: A Republican In Need Of Outcomes | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | VIDEO: Senator Tillis on why being an effective Senator and producing results means being willing to reach across the aisle. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Im tired of talking heads and pundits and people who have never produced a conservative outcome trying to tell me how to get a result. Ive got a strong conservative record in North Carolina, whether its Second Amendment, property rights, life, I can go down a very long list. But that way Ive accomplished that is by not being mad about being conservative. Its by being productive and convincing Democrats to join with us on bills that make sense. You have RINOs [Republicans In Need Of Outcomes] and DINOs [Democrats In Need Of Outcomes]. Ive told people I want HIPPOs: Highly Independent People Producing Outcomes. Weve got to be willing to turn to the people in both conferences who hold extreme views and say youre clearly not here to produce an outcome, youre here to make a point. Well, Im here to make a difference, and Im looking for other people who want to make a difference. Senator Tillis has worked across the aisle to tackle problems and produce outcomes. Tillis, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, has worked across the aisle to support North Carolina military families and military installations: Senator Tillis secured provisions in the FY2018 NDAA to make much-needed improvements to the living quarters and other essential facilities at Camp Lejeune, including over $100 million for the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters and a Water Treatment Plan Replacement. Secured $40 million in the FY2018 NDAA for supplemental impact aid to local educational agencies with military dependent children and $10 million in impact aid for schools with military dependent children with severe disabilities and $1 million for a pilot program on public-private partnerships for telework facilities to facilitate spousal employment on military installations outside the United States. Secured … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=81DEB4C5-B96B-4612-ACB3-E3155DAC267A | Senator Thom Tillis Spends Christmas With New Granddaughter | 2017-12-29 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | North Carolina's junior Senator is experiencing the joy of being a granddad. Senator Thom Tillisshared a Christmas photo with his new graddaughter, Sawyer Marie on Instagram.Tillis captioned the picture saying, "Beyond blessed to be Sawyer's Papa Rollie." The Republican is serving his first term in the U.S Senate. The voters of North Carolina elected Tillisin 2014. Tillis announced the birth of his first grandchild back in November. Tillis also tweeted the following holiday message to the voters of the state. The Senator wrote, "Susan and I want to wish you and your family a #MerryChristmas and #HappyHolidays. While you enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, remember the men & women of our nations military and first responders for their service & sacrifice to keep us safe. Merry Christmas & God bless." Read the article here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-rep-says-mueller-must-end-his-witch-hunt-and-step-aside | GOP Rep Says Mueller Must End His Witch Hunt and Step Aside | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1626 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/home-politics-tags-hillary-clinton-russia-probe-robert-mueller-fbi-special-counsel | Rep. Biggs: Full Story of Mueller, Clinton Will Be 'Scandal of a Lifetime' | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1626 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://coffman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2418 | Coffman Returns From Visiting U.S. Troops in Middle East | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Aurora, CO Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06), who serves as the Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee, returned to Colorado after spending Christmas with deployed U.S. service members in Afghanistan and conducting top-level military and diplomatic meetings in Kuwait and Jordan. It was an honor for me to spend Christmas with our men and women in uniform, and to meet diplomatic staff deployed in the region said Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran. Any opportunity I have to thank those serving on the front lines for their sacrifices and service to our nation is an opportunity I cherish. Additionally, hearing first-hand from our commanders and regional allies is crucial when crafting policy back in Washington. The bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) took place between December 23-28, 2017 and included U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), all Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Coffman was the only Member of Congress who serves on the House Armed Services Committee to participate. On Dec. 24th, the delegation arrived in Kabul and received a classified briefing regarding ongoing U.S. military operations in the region. Following the briefing, the group was hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mr. John Bass, at his residence for a Christmas Eve working dinner. On Christmas Day, Coffman met with Colorado service members at the Resolute Support Dinning Hall for breakfast and met with Commander General John Nicholson, Jr., who is the support commander for operation Resolute Support. Later in the day, the delegation visited Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fenty, and served lunch to service members at FOB Gamberi. On Dec. 26th, Coffman along with U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait, Lawrence Silverman, met with Kuwaits Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah, and the Minister of Defense, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, at the National Assembly in Kuwait City, Ku… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://costello.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-ryan-costello-talks-taxes-immigration-and-infrastructure-video | Congressman Ryan Costello talks taxes, immigration and infrastructure (VIDEO) | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | PA | Ryan Costello | C001106 | costello.house.gov | legacy | READING, PA -- U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello talked about the politics and policy of recently passed tax reform, a pathway to citizenship and improving U.S. infrastructure during a meeting Wednesday with the Reading Eagle editorial board. The Chester County Republican, who represents part of Berks County, is confident the new tax code will not lead to a deeper deficit. He believes the changes will stimulate enough growth over 10 years to offset the loss of tax dollars in the nation's coffers. Costello had expected the tax bill, which passed with no Democratic votes, to receive bipartisan support. "There are those on the left that will say Republicans never let us in the room," Costello said. "There are those on the right who would say Democrats never made any good-faith effort to engage on tax reform. "Three weeks before the tax bill was even introduced, the Democratic Congressional Committee, the super PAC related to (House) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, was in my district polling, figuring out what the two or three best attacks against the tax bill were, even though the bill had not even been introduced yet. "Obviously, the Democrats want to win back the House. I think the Democrats have decided they are not interested in consensus-building." Individual mandate's demise Costello said he supported the tax reform law's repeal of the individual mandate - a tax penalty in President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act that sought to force young and healthy Americans to purchase health insurance by imposing a tax penalty for failing to do so. About 80 percent of those who paid the minimum $695 penalty for not having insurance in 2017 earn less than $50,000 a year, Costello said. "To me that is a tax on low-income Americans," he said Wednesday. Many Republicans thought the mandate was unconstitutional when the act was enacted. "The reason was, you were taxing someone who chose not to purchase something," Costello said. "The Supreme Court held that the reason the mandate was constitutional is because it was a tax."… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://costello.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/muhlenberg-township-veteran-receives-medals-66-years-after-service-marine | Muhlenberg Township veteran receives medals 66 years after service as Marine | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | PA | Ryan Costello | C001106 | costello.house.gov | legacy | Sixty-six years ago, Earl Swartz, a Marine Corps reservist from Reading called to active duty during the Korean War, returned to Pennsylvania by train from the West Coast, where a troublesome appendix kept him from going overseas. After a year at Camp Pendleton, Calif., where he had waited to be shipped to Asia, he arrived at the train station in Harrisburg in 1951, greeted by his parents and wife-to-be, believing that he had earned medals for his service. He never got them. Years went by and Swartz got married, got a job, bought a house in Muhlenberg Township and raised a family - children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. He told them stories about his time in the military, including the medals that he never received. But though the war was long over, Swartz's family was determined to get him the medals that he was due. With help from the staff at U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello's office, they obtained them, then staged a surprise ceremony to give Swartz, now 88, the recognition he had earned decades ago. On Wednesday, Swartz was led into Costello's Wyomissing office on the pretense that he had to tend to a health insurance issue. When the doors opened, he was surprised by relatives, several local Marines home on leave and Costello, who awarded Swartz the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal six decades after he served his country. How did it feel to finally get his medals? "I tell you, don't ask me or I'll start to cry about it," Swartz said, holding them after posing for photos with family. "This is unbelievable." Wearing a Marine Corps cap that's part of his casual attire, Swartz climbed out of a son's vehicle and was greeted at Costello's door by two saluting Marines from Recruiting Sub-Station Reading. He returned their salute. Inside, more Marines stood with Swartz's family, and Swartz, short and gregarious, told them stories about his boot camp training at Parris Island, S.C. Costello presented the medals, and afterward Swartz was treated to dinner by his family. "H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-action-va-illegally-hiring-docs-revoked-licenses | JONES CALLS FOR ACTION ON VA ILLEGALLY HIRING DOCS WITH REVOKED LICENSES | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC This week Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and 30 congressional colleagues called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to quickly address recent reports that the VA knowingly hired doctors who lost their licenses for malpractice and providing poor care to patients. A follow-up report found that the VA has allowed hospitals to hire health care providers with revoked licenses for at least 15 years. In doing so, the VA is in violation of a federal law passed in 1999 which prohibited the agency from employing any health care worker whose license has been revoked by any state. In one case, the VA hired a neurosurgeon who racked up over a dozen malpractice claims in two states for surgical mistakes that left patients maimed, paralyzed or dead. We need to ensure our nations veterans receive the highest quality care from the best providers possible, said Congressman Jones. For the VA to be illegally hiring doctors who failed to meet that standard in their previous jobs is very troubling and absolutely unacceptable. In a letter sent to VA Secretary David Shulkin earlier this week, Congressman Jones and his colleagues urged the agency to take quick action to address the issue. The Secretary responded promptly. In an interview published yesterday, Secretary Shulkin said he had ordered a re-writing of the hiring guidelines and launched a nationwide review to identify and remove any health care workers with revoked licenses. I would like to thank Secretary Shulkin and the administration for jumping on this issue, said Congressman Jones. Veterans deserve the best care we can give them. When problems like this are identified, it is very important that they be rectified immediately so that no veterans health is jeopardized. The following members of Congress joined Congressman Jones in signing the letter to Secretary Shulkin: John Rutherford, Jack Bergman, Mark Meadows, Barbara Comstock, Madeleine Bordallo, Ralph Norman, Ann McLane Kuster, Doug Collins, Tom OHalleran, Beto ORourke, Mimi Walters, Mike Bos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pearce.house.gov/press-release/icymi-pearce-daca-bill-picks-local-support | ICYMI: PEARCE DACA BILL PICKS UP LOCAL SUPPORT | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NM | Steve Pearce | P000588 | pearce.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC (December 11, 2017) Congressman Steve Pearce introduced legislation earlier this month to provide certainty to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Rep. Pearces proposal has gained traction throughout local news outlets in New Mexico. Pearce DACA bill good faith compromise Las Cruces Sun News December 8, 2017 having a bill ready to go that was introduced by a Republican member may be the best hope to ensure that those who signed up for this program in good faith dont suddenly have the information they provided to the government used against them. We credit U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce for taking the initiative in introducing compromise legislation to deal with one of this areas most pressing legislative issue Click here to read the full article. Pearce proposes compromise on DACA recipients Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2017 Rep. Steve Pearce, a Republican who represents New Mexicos border with Mexico, filed legislation late Thursday that would allow the children of parents who came to the U.S. illegally a chance to remain in the country lawfully... The move represents a proposed compromise between Democrats and President Donald Trumps administration, which has announced it would end the Obama-era DACA program... An estimated 800,000 young peoples legal status is in limbo. Click here to read the full article. Editorial: Pearces Dreamers bill offers interim solution Albuquerque Journal December 8, 2017 Its a reasonable alternative to President Donald Trumps mandate that DACA expire on March 6. his proposal takes the pressure off those immigrants facing Trumps March 6 deadline. It also gives Congress time to craft solutions to the nations unmanageable immigration system As an interim solution to the numerous and vexing problems of immigration, Pearces bill has merit. Pearces bill has merit. But the real work lies ahead. Click here to read the full editorial. Pearce bill would protect DREAMers from deportation Las Cruces Sun News December 1, 2017 U.S. Rep. St… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-welcomes-funds-asg-and-applauds-justice-department-decision | Amata Welcomes Funds to ASG and Applauds Justice Department Decision | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AS | Amata Radewagen | R000600 | radewagen.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed an important decision by the Justice Department adding the American Samoa Government to the agreement between StarKist and federal agencies. This action, in response to inquiries by Congresswoman Amata and Governor Lolo, redirects $2.6 million in agreed upon funds back from Washington to American Samoa. "This is great news for American Samoa, and keeps a substantial portion of these funds in the islands, as it should be," said Aumua Amata. "I believe the Justice Department made the right decision to bring American Samoa into this agreement, and I applaud everyone involved for their willingness to consider all the facts and make this key change." The new agreement retains the same total dollar amount, but the inclusion of ASG allows approximately one third of the funds to stay in American Samoa. "All parties to this agreement should be complimented for their willingness to include these considerations of the impact on American Samoa, and come to an agreement including the local community," continued Congresswoman Amata. "I'd like to add a particular thank you to Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga as we worked together to highlight these facts and bring about a resolution that makes a real difference for the territory. I would also like to thank Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo V. Ale for his hard work and dedication with the Department of Justice and the EPA to ensure that ASG received these funds." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://reichert.house.gov/press-release/case-you-missed-it-reichert-op-ed-tacoma-news-tribune-daca | In Case You Missed It: Reichert Op-Ed in the Tacoma News Tribune on DACA | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WA | Dave Reichert | R000578 | reichert.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - In case you missed it, Representative Dave Reichert (R-WA) published an op-ed in the Tacoma News Tribune on the pending deadline for DACA recipients. "This issue transcends politics. It is about these children, their hope and their opportunity for a better life - a life free from uncertainty." Read the rest of the article HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/tax-cuts-new-year | Tax Cuts for the New Year | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AL | Martha Roby | R000591 | roby.house.gov | legacy | This time around, the new year is offers something extra exciting for the American people. Im pleased to reportthat Congress has finally passed our historic,pro-growthtax reformand Americans will soon being experiencing the benefits. After months of work, we have delivered on our promiseto cut taxes, bring balance to the tax code, and jumpstart job growth. While the House passed its version of tax reform months ago, differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill had to beworked out in a conference committee. I was proud to support the final product and vote alongside my colleagues to send the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to the Presidents desk. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Actlowers individual tax rates and roughly doubles the standard deduction for individuals and married couples. That means less of your paycheck is subject to taxes beginning this year. The average, median-income American family will see about $2,100 in tax relief not just one year, but annually. For moms and dads working to make ends meet, having a few thousand extra dollars in the budget can make a big difference. Its your money to begin with and I believe you know how to spend it better than the federal government does. Another important aspect of our tax reform plan is lowering business taxes. A lot of people dont realize that our effective tax rate for businesses is among the highest in the world. All that does is send jobs overseas and make it harder for small businesses to be successful. By lowering business taxes to a globally-competitive 21 percent, we can boost our economy and spur job growth here in the United States. While our bill eliminates many unnecessary and burdensomespecial-interest deductions, it also preserves a lot of the popular tax deductions people count on, including the student loan interest deduction, the deduction for teachers expenses, the medical expense deduction, the charitable giving deduction , the adoption tax credit, and the mortgage interest deduction. It doubles the Child Tax Credit to hel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tipton.house.gov/media/in-the-news/tipton-giving-rural-colorado-opportunity-financial-success-through-mobile-banking | Tipton: Giving Rural Colorado Opportunity for Financial Success Through Mobile Banking | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | There are many challenges facing hard-working families trying to maintain their way of life in rural America, but one of their greatest obstacles may be lack of access to a physical bank or credit union. Bank accounts are an important tool for financial stability for Americans of all income levels in all parts of the country. Having a bank account helps families save money securely, pay bills in a timely fashion and better plan for their future financial needs. While many of us can drive a short distance, walk into a bank and open an account, there are rural communities across our state and the country where physical bank locations are few and far between. Luckily, mobile banking is increasingly improving access to financial services and has become especially important for customers in rural areas. Unfortunately, however, access to mobile banking products is not equal across the United States, as some state driver's license laws prevent imaging of driver's licenses, which, in turn, prevent banks and credit unions from offering their mobile account products in those states. Fortunately, the House Committee on Financial Services recently passed myMaking Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy (MOBILE) Act of 2017, which creates equal opportunity for every American to open a bank account on a mobile device. This bill passed the committee with broad bipartisan support. The MOBILE Act will allow customers if they so choose to authorize a financial institution to make a scan or copy of their driver's license or identification card in order to open a bank account on a mobile device. Simply stated, this legislation will level the playing field across the United States for anyone who wishes to open a bank account online. Additionally, this legislation is careful to protect consumer privacy information by requiring a financial institution to delete all copies of a driver's license and personal identification after having used them for the permitted purpose. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. estimates thatas many as 67… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=859 | Cotton Statement on Iranian Protests | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | legacy | December 28, 2017 Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the protests against the Iranian regime in the city of Mashhad: "Even after the billions in sanctions relief they secured through the nuclear deal, the ayatollahs still can't provide for the basic needs of their own people-perhaps because they've funneled so much of that money into their campaign of regional aggression in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen. The protests in Mashhad show that a regime driven by such a hateful ideology cannot maintain broad popular support forever, and we should support the Iranian people who are willing to risk their lives to speak out against it." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=45CA3448-AC0D-42D6-A7FC-828F5DCBC6E5 | A Year of Progress: President Signs into Law 15 Heller Bills | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONIn 2017, President Trump signed into law a total of 15 bills that U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) authored or helped introduce and move over the finish line. Of the more than 400 bills that the U.S. Senate passed, the President has currently signed into law 97of them. From legislation that holds the VA accountable to a bill that encourages women entrepreneurship, Im proud that the president signed more than a dozen bills that I helped introduce and pass,said Heller.As a senior member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, I have worked to move legislation that improves care and strengthens education benefits for Nevadas veteran population. In 2017, we certainly made progress, but we have a lot of work to do next year and I look forward to continue fighting for solutions that will help Nevadans get ahead. The majority of Hellers bills that are now law are focused on helping the more than 300,000 veterans who live in Nevada. That includes legislation to expand veterans GI Bill education benefits and ensure veterans continued access to life-saving surgeries. The President signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, legislation that Heller authored to give veterans more options when appealing their disability claims, in Reno, NV. Heller is the author or original cosponsor of the following bills that were signed into law in 2017: S. 1362, Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act(authored by Heller): Restructures the G.I. bill eligibility tiers for certain Guardsmen and Reservists. Public Law 115-48 with H.R.3218 as the legislative vehicle. S.1024, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017(Heller original cosponsor of the Senate substitute amendment to H.R.2288 that ended up becoming law): Reformed the VA appeals process for disability claims.Public Law 115-126, with H.R.2288 as the legislative vehicle for the final legislation. S.1094, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 (Heller original cosponsor): P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/jewell-county-listening-tour-mankato | Jewell County Listening Tour, Mankato | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops JEWELL COUNTYThursday, December 28Mankato City LibraryMankato | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/jewell-county-listening-tour-stop | Jewell County Listening Tour, Mankato | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/smith-county-listening-tour-smith-center | Smith County Listening Tour, Smith Center | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops SMITH COUNTYThursday, December 28 at 4 p.m.Smith County CourthouseSmith Center | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/smith-county-listening-tour-stop-smith-center | Smith County Listening Tour, Smith Center | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-highlights-president-trumps-year-of-accomplishments | Senator David Perdue Highlights President Trumps Year of Accomplishments | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | GA | David Perdue | P000612 | www.perdue.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=F21DC2AB-6B24-4BAB-9E76-9B453AA85F52 | Tillis Leads on Immigration Reform Solutions | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has quickly established himself as a bipartisan leader on immigration reform, working on commonsense solutions to secure our borders, provide long-term certainty for undocumented children, and reform temporary worker visa programs that small businesses across the nation depend on to survive and support American jobs. Senator Tillis on why immigration reform is important to him. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on why he introduced the SUCCEED Act, a solution for the DACA-eligible population. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on why border security is critical. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on why the H-2B Visa Program is needed to help support American jobs and businesses. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis is laying the groundwork for broad immigration overhaul. Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reported that Tillis is laying the groundwork for a methodical, step-by-step approach immigration reform that pairs immigration solutions supported by both parties. A Republican senator is trying to break years of congressional gridlock over immigration with a new plan that would pair changes sought by Democrats with those pushed by his own party. At a time when President Donald Trumps promise to build a wall along the southern border is dominating the immigration discussion, Sen. Thom Tillis (R., N.C.) has been talking with a handful of Democrats and Republicans to build support for a broader overhaul. His plan would aim to tighten border security and toughen enforcement of immigration lawsgoals often cited by Republicanswhile addressing the fate of the roughly 11 million immigrants currently in the U.S. illegally, a Democratic priority. (Kristina Peterson & Laura Meckler, GOP Senator Lays Groundwork for Broad Immigration Overhaul,Wall Street Journal, 1/… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=14538582-B860-4F22-90A6-6D5507DB022E | Sen. Thom Tillis celebrates 2017 successes for service members and veterans | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | As many prepare to toast to Auld Lang Syne, elected officials are taking the end of the year to celebrate successes and plan for 2018. North Carolinas U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is no exception. In a series of emailssent since Tuesday, Tillis has discussed his 2017 accomplishments as a senator as well as his legislative goals for the new year. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Tillis focused on his work on two of the five Senate committees on which he serves, Armed Services and Veterans Affairs. He cited these successes for veterans and service personnel: He co-sponsored the bipartisan Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, which included provisionsto improve veterans experience when using GI Bill education benefits; reinstated lost benefits; and ensured education benefits for veterans, service members and surviving spouses and children. Tillis said he also secured supplemental impact aid to local education agenciesfor military dependent children. He co-sponsored the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, which protects whistleblowers and allows the VA secretary to fire employees. Tillis said he fought for medical coverage and compensation for Camp Lejeune Marine Corps veterans suffering from medical conditions caused by exposure to contaminated water. His efforts and those of other officials led to theVA allocating $2.2 billion for compensation payments for exposed veterans. Tillis team also sought compensation for exposed family members and contractors. Tillis said he also secured money or much-needed improvements to Lejeune living quarters. A provisionin bipartisan legislation co-introduced by Tillis was included in the Department of Defense budget for 2018.Itcreated a center of excellencein the Department of Veterans Affairs to better understand health effects of burn pits and treat those affected by them. Tillis also announced plans to improve trauma care at Camp Lejeune early this year and held a hearing about researching, diagnosin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=1D80685B-9068-475F-B601-590FA530E4EC | Sen. Tillis comes to the defense of Bojangles biscuits after baking soda slam | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | The Washington Post struck a nerve with Carolinians on Tuesday when a story appeared to take a swipe at Bojangles biscuits. Taste testers at the Post recently did ablind taste testof various fast-food biscuits, and they werent too fond of Bojangles. In fact, someone in the taste test in which Bojangles ranked only ahead of Burger King stated the restaurants biscuit is simply not a good biscuit. I can taste leavening in this; it tastes like baking soda, a taster in the rankings said. The story didnt sit well with many people, including Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who took to Twitter to voice his opinion of the rankings. With all due respect to the @washingtonpost, their food tasters need to get their tastebuds checked out. @Bojangles1977 makes the best fast food biscuits, period, the senatortweeted, lightheartedly. Tillis nod of approval was praised by Bojangles, which responded with gratitude to the senator. Thank you, Senator! If ethics rules didnt prevent it, your next biscuit would be on us! Bojanglestweetedback. Read the article here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=CE53B558-ECFB-4BD7-9121-0C7C304717C1 | Sen. Thom Tillis on why he expects his staffers to apply for other jobs | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Sen. Thom Tillis(R.N.C.) was a management consultant before entering elective politics, and has used this background to help inform his decision-making as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel and to manage his Senate staff. In a conversation with Tom Fox, Tillis talked about how he promotes professional development of his employees and the approach he takes to ensure staff accountability.Fox is a guest writer forOn Leadershipand the vice president for leadership and innovation at the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Tell me about your approach to managing your Senate staff. We get our staff members to think about how they want to grow in terms of knowledge and skills. We have certain expectations about developing new skills, networking and seeking out professional development opportunities. I also have a requirement that every member of my staff interview for at least one job a year. Why do you ask them to interview for other jobs? Do you want to encourage turnover? Most of the staff members are relatively young and early in their careers. People move a fair amount. You probably have 25 percent attrition in most offices. So if you know that people are going to leave, you want to have a relationship with them that is trusting so that they can talk with you about the next opportunity and you can be a part of the process. They can do that if they know that we encourage people to look for other jobs and have those discussions as a natural part of their professional development. In some offices, its like the kiss of death if it is discovered that that one of the staff members is interviewing for a job. They should recognize that it is one of the single greatest ways to gain trust and actually retain your highest performing staff. What are some other aspects of your management philosophy? I am going to add another componentproviding educational opportunities for the staff that would be nontraditional for a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.wicker.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8BA70A85-FBB2-401D-81EC-29659666EA2B | Wicker Responds to Mississippi Joining FirstNet | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MS | Roger Wicker | W000437 | www.wicker.senate.gov | legacy | TUPELO U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today issued the following statement regarding Mississippis participation in the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet): Congress has an important oversight role as this nationwide network is being deployed. I am committed to ensuring that FirstNet meets its obligations to Mississippi and our emergency responders. In July, Wicker convened a hearing to examine the progress of the networks deployment. During that hearing, Wicker said, By any estimation, the development of this nationwide public safety broadband network is a challenge, but it is an essential endeavor to ensure that first responders can fulfill their daily mission to save lives. At the center of this effort is the courage of our nations first responders, who put their lives on the line every day in Mississippi and across the nation to protect our families, neighborhoods, and communities. They deserve a network that is interoperable, reliable, and secure. Dr. Damon Darsey, an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, was a witness at that hearing. Click here for Mr. Darseys testimony. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-returns-visiting-us-troops-middle-east-christmas | Rep. Zeldin Returns from Visiting U.S. Troops in Middle East for Christmas | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | CongressmanZeldin celebrates Christmas with NY-1 resident and Marine Corporal Maria Ripis of Farmingville who is stationed at Al Jaber Airbase in Kuwait. View additional high resolution photoshere. PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, returned from celebrating the holiday season with deployed U.S. service members inAfghanistan,Kuwait, andJordan. Representative Zeldin led the bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) that also included Congressman David Cicilline (D, RI-1), Congressman Mike Coffman (R, CO-6), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-8), from December 23, 2017 to December 28, 2017. Having visited U.S. troops inIraq and Kuwait over Christmas in December 2015andAfghanistan and Qatar over Christmas in December 2016, this was Congressman Zeldins third consecutive year spending the holidays in the Middle East with deployed service members. Congressman Zeldin also participated in high level diplomatic meetings and was briefed by top military officials. It was my highest honor to be able to personally thank all of our deployed men and women abroad for their tremendous sacrifice on behalf of a very grateful nation. It is not easy for them to spend the holiday season several thousand miles away from home having great family and friends missing them around the Christmas Tree or Hanukkah Menorah,Congressman Zeldin said.For many of our deployed military and diplomatic personnel, this isnt their first holiday season away from their loved ones. Being able to serve them their Christmas Day meals, let them know how much they are appreciated, and receive their critical feedback from the ground, is the absolute least I can do to make sure they know how much countless Americans are thinking about them, praying for them, and filled with enormous gratitude for their incredible sacrifice. Click the following links, to learn more about Congressman Zeldins Christmas CODEL stops inAfghanistan,Kuwait, andJordan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-s-codel-travels-jordan-meet-diplomats-deployed-us-service | Rep. Zeldins CODEL Travels to Jordan to Meet with Diplomats, Deployed U.S. Service Members and Syrian Refugees | 2017-12-28 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Zeldin meets with Syrian refugees at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Amman, Jordan. Congressman Zeldins CODEL receives a country team brief from U.S. diplomatic leadership during a working lunch at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan. Congressman Zeldin visits with U.S. troops stationed at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Zarqa, Jordan. AMMAN, Jordan -Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, traveled from Kuwait to Jordan to continue celebrating the holiday season with deployed U.S. service members, participate in several high level diplomatic and military meetings, and meet with Syrian refugees. Representative Zeldin is leading the bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) that also includes Congressman David Cicilline (D, RI-1), Congressman Mike Coffman (R, CO-6), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-8). Having visited U.S. troops inIraq and Kuwait over Christmas in December 2015andAfghanistan and Qatar over Christmas in December 2016, this is Congressman Zeldins third consecutive year spending the holidays in the Middle East with deployed U.S. service members. In addition to Jordan, Congressman Zeldins CODEL spentChristmas Eve and Christmas Day in Afghanistan, and thefollowing day in Kuwait. It is my highest honor to be able to personally thank all of our deployed men and women abroad for their tremendous sacrifice on behalf of a very grateful nation. It is not easy for them to spend the holiday season several thousand miles away from home having great family and friends missing them, Congressman Zeldin said. For many of our deployed military and diplomatic personnel, this isnt their first holiday season away from their loved ones. Being able to visit our nations troops stationed abroad, let them know how much they are appreciated, and receive their critical feedback from the ground, is the absolute least I can do to make sure they know how much countless Americans are thinking about them, praying for them, and f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398845 | Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for January | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | VA | Morgan Griffith | G000568 | morgangriffith.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Griffiths Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of January. In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. Please contact the Christiansburg Office at 540-381-5671 or the Abingdon Office at 276-525-1405 with any questions or to confirm that traveling hours are still in effect. January 2, 2018 Craig County: 10:00 am 12:00 pm Craig County Administration Building 108 Court Street P.O. Box 308 New Castle, VA 24127 Salem: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm City of Salem Offices 114 N. Broad Street Salem, VA 24153 January 3, 2018 Norton: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm City Council Chambers 618 Virginia Avenue Northwest P.O. Box 1160, City of Norton Norton, VA 24273 Wise County: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Big Stone Gap Federal Courthouse 3rd Floor Room 303 322 Wood Avenue East Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 January 4, 2018 Roanoke County: 9:30 am 11:00 am Roanoke Library Hollins Branch 6624 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 24019 Alleghany County: 12:30 pm. 2:00 pm Clifton Forge Library Conference Room 535 Church Street Clifton Forge, VA 24422 Covington: 2:30 pm 4:00 pm City of Covington Conference Room 333 West Locust Street Covington, VA 24426 January 8, 2018 Grayson County: 9:30 am 11:00 am Grayson County Administration Building Board of Supervisors Room Suite 206 129 Davis Street P.O. Box 217 Independence, VA 24348 Galax: 12:30 pm 2:00 pm Galax Municipal Building Conference Room 111 E. Grayson St. Galax, VA 24333 Carroll County: 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Carroll County Administration Building Board of Supervisors Room 605 1 Pine Street Hillsville, VA 24343 January 9, 2018 Patrick County: 9:30 am 11:30 am Patrick County Administration Building Conference Room 106 Rucker Street Stuart, VA 24171 Martinsville: 12:30 pm 2:00 pm New College Institute Room… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399426 | Man's best friend could speed healing at VA | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steve Stivers | S001187 | stivers.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - About one out of every five veterans returns home with invisible wounds of war. An Ohio representative argues assuming command over a four-legged friend, could be a key to improving the recovery of struggling veterans. share: f t WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - About one out of every five veterans returns home with invisible wounds of war. An Ohio representative argues assuming command over a four-legged friend, could be a key to improving the recovery of struggling veterans. At holiday parties and among friends, former Army Ranger Nick Starling found himself constantly on high-alert. Starling suffers from hyper-vigilance a symptom of Post-traumatic stress disorder and his tours in Iraq.But a year-and-a-half ag, a Saint entered his life. Thats why I can have my back to the door right now is because I know hes got my back, said Starling as he talked to our reporter. Saint is Starlings service dog. The highly-trained rescue relieves Starlings anxiety allowing him to attend an event like this without feeling the need to seclude himself at home for a week afterward. So he helps out with that, Starling said with a laugh. Anybody thats ever been a pet owner knows that the bond you create with your dog really does make a difference in your life, said Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio). He wants struggling veterans to take on a new mission while theyre in a VA hospital: train dogs to assist others with physical and mental disabilities. In theory, the newfound companion would complement the new trainers recovery. Anything we can do to get these veterans help we need to focus on, said Stivers. Stivers said his idea for a pilot project at three hospitals is backed by research into the positive effects of both service and therapy dogs. His proposed law cleared the House but stalled in the Senate in 2016 he hopes the outcome will be different in 2018. The current bill has significant bi-partisan support, but will need to clear several legislative… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://adriansmith.house.gov/press-release/smith%E2%80%99s-office-announces-mobile-office-hours-january-8-16 | Smiths Office Announces Mobile Office Hours for January 8-16 | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NE | Adrian Smith | S001172 | adriansmith.house.gov | legacy | Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at mobile offices during the month of January in Rushville, Hayes Center, and Chappell. At mobile offices, Third District residents can meet directly with one of Smiths staff members about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office. Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide his mobile office and a staff member at the following times and locations: Monday, January 8 Sheridan County Courthouse 301 East 2nd Street, Rushville, NE 69360 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST) Tuesday, January 9 Hayes County Courthouse 502 Troth Street, Hayes Center, NE 69032 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, January 16 Deuel County Courthouse 718 3rd Street, Chappell, NE 69129 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MST) For additional information, please contact Smiths Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/air-force-advanced-technology-and-training-center-coming-middle-ga | (Houston Home Journal): Air Force Advanced Technology and Training Center Coming to Middle GA | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE Scientists, engineers, technicians and educators in Middle Georgia will have a state-of-the-art facility to help revolutionize future manufacturing technologies by late 2018. "Middle Georgia has a long and strong relationship with the Unites States Air Force, and I couldnt be more supportive or proud of the Air Forces decision to bring a new Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) to Warner Robins, said U.S. Rep. Austin Scott.Brig. Gen. John Kubinec, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex commander, agreed. "Innovation is about people working together, he said. "The Air Force Advanced Technology and Training Center is a place where people can collaborate and marry great ideas with technology. The ATTC will be a place to train on and test new technologies without interrupting actual aircraft maintenance production. The center will seek to capitalize on the government and academic talent of people in the Middle Georgia region and encourages new opportunities for local high schools, community colleges and universities. "This center is going to help us reach beyond the fence to interact with the men and women of the local community in ways we couldnt before, said Thomas Fischer, director of Engineering and Technical Management for the Air Force Sustainment Center. "This center will enable Robins Air Force Base and Middle Georgia to strengthen ties to work together in order to solve the Department of Defenses most difficult challenges and educate the current and future industry experts to ensure our air superiority. The facility will provide: quick reaction and qualification capabilities for new technologies and processes in a non-production environment; training capabilities for advanced technology equipment and processes; and, cross-discipline collaboration space to share ideas and interact real-time in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. By leveraging these capabilities, the center will allow the staff to work collaboratively to foster innovative thinking, increase education and trainin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=155 | Bergman Applauds Long Overdue Defense Department Audit | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Applauds Long Overdue Defense Department Audit Retired Marine Lt. General Jack Bergman announced his continued support for an audit on the Department of Defense. f t # e Washington, December 27, 2017 Having served alongside General Mattis, I know he is the right man, at the right time, to lead the Department of Defense. Marines are trained to lead by exampleand under General Mattis leadership, DOD can lead the way in responsible federal spending. General Mattis is moving forwardwith a full-scale auditat DOD for the first time inU.S.history. This top to bottom audit is the largest ever conducted and continues the process of applying accountability at all levels of government. As a fiscal conservative,Ive said many times that the United States government must be held accountable for every penny oftaxpayermoney received and spent especially when committing resources to the defense of our nation. Our men and women in uniform work each and every day to safeguard the freedoms we hold dear. Its our responsibility to ensure theyve got the training, resources, and support necessary to carry out their mission. This audit by DOD is a critical step in changingthe federal governments culture of spending and ensuring the Pentagons resources are allocated to warfighters in the most efficient and effective way possible. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-lawmaker-calls-mueller-recusal-his-witch-hunt-must-end | GOP lawmaker calls for Mueller recusal: 'His witch hunt must end' | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1626 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://costello.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/local-veteran-receives-purple-heart | Local veteran receives Purple Heart | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | PA | Ryan Costello | C001106 | costello.house.gov | legacy | WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- A local veteran who bears the scars of his heroism now proudly wears a different reminder. The Action Cam was in West Chester Wednesday as Congressman Ryan Costello pinned the Purple Heart on Private First Class Justin Radbill. The Army veteran was wounded when his patrol came under attack in Baghdad back in 2003. Despite being struck by shrapnel and suffering significant injuries, PFC Radbill jumped into action, taking aim at the enemy to save his fellow soldiers. Radbill stayed in a turret until every wounded soldier was attended to. Though he earned the Purple Heart 14 years ago, he never formally received it until now. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-kilmer-call-defense-secretary-mattis-immediately-implement-inspector-general | Reichert, Kilmer Call on Defense Secretary Mattis to Immediately Implement Inspector Generals Recommendations to Comply with FBI Background Check Reporting Requirements | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WA | Dave Reichert | R000578 | reichert.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Following the report earlier this month from the Department of Defenses Inspector General showing that the Military Services did not consistently submit convicted offenders fingerprint cards and final disposition reports to the FBIs Next Generation Identification Database, Representatives Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) issued a letter asking the Secretary of Defense James Mattis to immediately implement the OIGs recommendations to prevent future reporting lapses. The bipartisan pair also requested an outline of the DODs plan to correct previous reporting errors. As a former Sheriff and law enforcement officer for 33 years, I know how important it is to keep guns out of the hands of those who seek to do harm, said Rep. Reichert. It is why we should do all we can to make sure our federal background check system is strong and effective, including ensuring relevant information is in the system. I am proud to join with Rep. Kilmer to urge the Department of Defense to quickly improve their background check reporting practices and to request specific information on how they plan to ensure no individual slips through the cracks. The Texas mass-shooting, like too many other acts of gun violence, was preventable, but the government failed to do the simple paperwork required to keep guns out of the hands of convicted criminals, Rep. Kilmer said, Everyone I have talked to in our community wants to see guns kept out of the hands of dangerous convicted criminals. Background checks are useless if the databases designed to prevent convicted violent criminals from getting guns arent up to date. Secretary Mattis shouldnt waste another second to implement the Inspector Generals recommendations which could prevent future tragedies. The OIG found that the militarys failure to report convictions and to deliver fingerprints to the FBI was systemic. The OIG has conducted regular investigations identifying this issue since 1997. This most recent report found 601 of the 2502 fingerprint cards that the DOD was … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walters.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/misleading-article-mimi-walters-letters | Misleading article on Mimi Walters: Letters | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CA | Mimi Walters | W000820 | walters.house.gov | legacy | By: Letters to the Editor https://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/27/misleading-article-on-mimi-walters-letters/ Re: Voting for a tax plan that will hurt her constituents [Opinion, Dec. 26]: This article is very misleading. This UC Irvine law professor spends an entire paragraph talking about tax provisions in the original bill that would hurt UCI. He has a paragraph about the deduction that was removed for fire victims. Then he admits that the offensive items were removed in the final tax bill. Yet, he still uses this in his attack on Mimi Walters. There was no reason to discuss provisions that were not in the final version. Mimi Walters voted for the final bill that removed these offensive items. James Haynes, Irvine Not the tax plans fault Of Professor Marians column decrying Rep. Mimi Walters vote on tax reform, the professor writes, UC Irvine is one of the biggest employers and one of the countys greatest institutions. Good grief. It is an agency of the state of California built and supported in large part by taxpayers. Only in recent years have exorbitant salaries and benefits throughout the UC system forced the cost of tuition skyward causing the particularly acute effect on UCI, the rest of the UC system, students, their families and taxpayers. Gerald Dyer, Trabuco Canyon Tax plan helps me Re: Tax plan a lump of coal [Letters, Dec. 27]: Letter writer Elise Power is wrong when she writes that the tax plan is a lump of coal in Americans Christmas stocking. I just estimated my 2018 taxes and my taxes were reduced $800. Im retired and on a fixed income, this was a gold nugget in my stocking. Thank you, President Trump. David Warner, Dana Point | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/weekly-columns?ContentRecord_id=5C998A60-E9C5-4C2A-9F29-72C92EB33E40 | USS Little Rock Added to Navy Fleet | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | legacy | Despite the cold weather in Buffalo, New York, there was a warm welcome for the USS Little Rock, its crew and myself and fellow Arkansans who traveled to celebrate the commissioning of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship earlier this month. Its been more than four decades since the Navy had a ship named after the City of Little Rock, and it is an honor to have one of its more versatile warships named after our states capital city. The commissioning of the USS Little Rock marked the first time in the history of the Navy that a ship was commissioned alongside her namesake. This special occasion brought together crew members of the original USS Little Rock and those like Lieutenant Robert Dyer from Mountainburg, Arkansas who is a member of the current crew. During its time as a light cruiser and then as a guided missile cruisier, the original USS Little Rock and its crew were vital to defeating growing threats. The new USS Little Rock is just as critical to our Navys sea power. This ship, and the strength and resolve of its Warhawg crew, is the future of the Navy, offering unique capabilities to defend against evolving threats around the globe. In order to protect our national security, the Navy needs the resources to stay ahead of the threats our adversaries pose to us and our allies. We also need the resources to work toward the goal of a 355-ship fleet. Achieving this larger, more capable fleet will take decades to complete, but Congress can make it easier by passing individual appropriations bills instead of relying on continuing resolutions. Earlier this month, Navy Secretary Spencer said the service has wasted $4 billion since 2011 because of continuing resolutions. This could have gone a long way toward growing our fleet. A continuing resolution means that the Navy is operating on the previous years budget level and last years priorities. It means delays in shipbuilding and ship repair. It also means reducing training opportunities, flying hours, and steaming days. That forces more requirements on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-highlights-how-west-virginia-will-benefit-from-historic-tax-reform-legislation | Capito Highlights How West Virginia Will Benefit from Historic Tax Reform Legislation | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.27.17 Capito Highlights How West Virginia Will Benefit from Historic Tax Reform Legislation CHARLESTON, W.Va. Last week, Congress and the Trump administration delivered the first comprehensive pro-growth tax reform our country has seen in more than three decades. In an op-ed for The Daily Mail Opinion Page of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discusses this historic legislation and outlines the many ways West Virginians will benefit. Make no mistake: This is an important moment for our nation. Throughout this process, I promised to do whats best for West Virginia families, workers and small businesses; and I believe that this legislation is absolutely whats best for our state, Senator Capito wrote. View the op-ed here and below. Doing Whats Best for West VirginiaBy U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)Charleston Gazette-Mail (Daily Mail Opinion Page)December 26, 2017 Something big happened in Washington last week. After years of hearings and discussions and months of working through an open and transparent process, Congress passed comprehensive pro-growth tax reform legislation. On Friday, President Trump signed that legislation into lawdelivering on a promise that will have enormous benefits for our country. Getting tax reform across the finish line has been one of my top priorities, and its a historic and substantial victory for West Virginians and for Americans across the nation. The agreement passed last week will provide critical tax relief and create new economic opportunities for workers and small businesses. And it does that by lowering taxes across the board and making our tax code simpler, fairer and more competitive. The new tax law reduces individual tax rates so middle-income Americans can keep more of the money they work so hard to earn. It significantly increases the child tax creditdoubling it from $1,000 to $2,000so more families can benefit from it. It also nearly doubles the standard deduction, which is already used by 83 percent of W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/icymi-%E2%80%9Ctax-cut-plan-will-benefit-hardworking-mainers-not-dc-elites%E2%80%9D | ICYMI: Tax cut plan will benefit hardworking Mainers, not DC elites | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | ME | Susan Collins | C001035 | www.collins.senate.gov | legacy | Tax cut plan will benefit hardworking Mainers, not DC elites By: Sen. Susan Collins Read Senator Collins op-ed in the Portland Press Herald HERE. "I have heard a number of conspiracy theories from pundits, political operatives and columnists about why I supported the tax cut plan that just became law. I thought that the best way to respond would be just to tell you directly. "I supported this legislation because it will help lower-income and middle-income families keep more of their hard-earned money, boost the economy and encourage businesses, both small and large, to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. "The 72 percent of Mainers who already use the standard deduction will pay lower taxes. The law nearly doubles the standard deduction to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. The child tax credit will also be doubled from $1,000 to $2,000, and with my strong support up to $1,400 of that tax credit will now be refundable, benefiting low-income families who do not owe taxes. "A family with $24,000 in income will not pay anything to the federal government. A single mother earning $35,000 with one child will see her taxes drop by nearly 4,000 percent. Instead of paying money to Washington, she will be getting back nearly $1,100 to help her make ends meet. "A couple in Maine with no children, earning $60,000, will see their taxes fall by more than $900. And a couple with two children earning $60,000 will get a tax cut of about $1,700 a reduction of more than 100 percent. The bottom line is that most Maine households will see their taxes lowered and have more money in their paychecks starting early next year. "Ive heard liberal activists and commentators in Washington counter those facts by saying 'that just isnt much money.' I could tell you they dont get it, but why dont I just let them speak for themselves? One of the better Washington quotes, from Roll Call columnist Walter Shapiro, was 'good luck taking your entire family to the south of France on vacation' with a $1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=3570 | VIDEO: Another Incredible Year Fighting For Texans | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | legacy | HOUSTON, Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his service to 28 million Texans in 2017. From repealing Obamacares individual mandate in Congress historic tax reform bill, to securing five Cruz-authored pieces of legislation signed into law by President Trump, which included his bill to provide immediate tax relief to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, Sen. Cruz has fought tirelessly for the Lone Star state. Watch the full video here. I wake up each day grateful to serve 28 million Texans, Sen. Cruz said. Though 2017 has brought its share of challenges to Texas, America has witnessed the resilient, can-do spirit of our state, as we work to rebuild our homes, neighborhoods, and communities. As we reflect on 2017, and look forward to the new year, I remain committed to fighting for Texans in 2018. Sen. Cruz played a critical role in repealing Obamacares individual mandate in Congress historic tax reform bill. By repealing the mandate, 6.5 million Americans who have been unfairly fined by the IRS for not being able to afford health insurance, have immediate and significant relief. Sen. Cruz continues to fight for the millions of Americans who have been hurt under Obamacare, and remains a leader on health care reform efforts. Earlier this year, Sen. Cruz reintroduced Kates Law, which would amend federal law to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any illegal reentry offense. President Trump signed into law the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included 13 Cruz amendments critical to Texas and U.S. national security. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Cruz led the effort to confirm Justice Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. In a speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Cruz urged his colleagues to honor the will of the American people, and confirm Justice Gorsuch swiftly. Sen. Cruz introduced the El Chapo Act, which would reserve any amounts forfeited to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov?p=video&id=3571 | 2017 | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | legacy | Central TX (512) 916-5834 300 E 8th Suite 961 Austin, TX 78701 Email North TX (214) 599-8749 Lee Park Tower II 3626 N. Hall St. Suite 410 Dallas, TX 75219 Email Southeast TX (713) 718-3057 808 Travis Street Suite 1420 Houston, TX 77002 Email South/Cen. TX (210) 340-2885 9901 IH-10W Suite 950 San Antonio, TX 78230 Email East TX (903) 593-5130305 S. Broadway Suite 501 Tyler, TX 75702 Email South TX (956) 686-7339 200 S. 10th St Suite 1603 McAllen, TX 78501 Email Washington, D.C. (202) 224-5922 404 Russell Washington, DC 20510 Contact | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=C809C506-5D7A-4646-8164-3BEABBC93C6C | A Year of Progress: Heller Helps Cut Washington Red Tape | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONIn 2017, U.S. SenatorDean Heller (R-NV) joined his colleagues and the Administration in repealing 15 Obama-era regulations, which has beendescribedas the most ambitious regulatory rollback since the Reagan Administration.Ive always said that we need less of Washington in Nevada, and thats why I've fought to cut bureaucratic red tape that inhibits our job creators and the success of our communities, said Heller.By reducing Obama-era bureaucratic red tape, we rejected the failed Washington-knows-best approach that has led to stagnant wages, slow economic growth, and too many Nevadans living paycheck to paycheck. I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues and the Administration to achieve historic regulatory reform, and I'll continue to push for solutions that will empower Nevadans - not Washington bureaucrats. Under the previous Administration, the average annual growth for the past eight years was less than two percent. Heller has attributed this anemic rate of economic growth to job-crushing federal regulations, Washington red tape, and a broken tax code, which he has said led to stagnant wages, stifled job creation, and Nevadans bringing home $7,000 less than they were 10 years ago. Through the Congressional Review Act, however, Heller and his colleagues in the U.S. Senate have been able to reverse course. In addition to the economy growing by more than 3 percent since he assumed office, President Trumppointedto the success in the stock market and companies moving back to the United States as signs of economic recovery during remarks in December. We are now reducing the size, scope, and cost of federal regulations for the first time in decades, and we are already seeing the incredible results,said President Trump. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-holds-tax-reform-discussion-at-american-crystal-sugar-to-outline-relief-for-north-dakota-families-small-businesses-farmers-and-ranchers | Hoeven Holds Tax Reform Discussion at American Crystal Sugar to Outline Relief for North Dakota Families, Small Businesses, Farmers and Ranchers | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | legacy | 12.27.17 Hoeven Holds Tax Reform Discussion at American Crystal Sugar to Outline Relief for North Dakota Families, Small Businesses, Farmers and Ranchers Hoeven Amendment Ensured Fair Treatment of Cooperatives in Tax Bill FARGO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today was joined by Tom Astrup, American Crystal Sugar President and CEO; Jake Joraanstad, a tech entrepreneur and Myriad Mobiles co-founder and CEO; David Mueller, a farmer from Hillsboro; and Vikki Schneeberger, a local teacher, to outline how the tax relief plan benefits North Dakota workers, businesses and families. The new law lowers rates across-the-board for hard-working American families and provides relief for North Dakota small businesses, farmers and ranchers. The senator successfully worked to include an amendment in the bill to ensure fair treatment of cooperatives. Our tax reform legislation provides broad relief for individuals and families in North Dakota, enabling them to keep more of their paychecks, said Hoeven. At the same time, we lower the tax burden on our small businesses, farmers and ranchers. We included important provisions for producers, like raising the estate tax exemption and expanding and making permanent the Section 179 deduction. We also worked very hard to ensure cooperatives and their members are treated fairly so that tax reform works for our states agriculture industry. Highlights of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Middle-class Americans will see a tax cut of: More than $1,300 for a single parent with one child earning $41,000. More than $2,000 for a median income family of four earning $73,000. More than $2,600 for a married small business owner earning $100,000. Cuts Tax Rates Across the Board for Hardworking Individuals and Families Increases the standard deduction, which means that Americans will not be taxed on the first $12,000 of income for individuals, $24,000 for married couples and $18,000 for a sin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/issue-in-focus?ContentRecord_id=9EED7596-925F-4FF6-93B0-A9CEFFE29A19 | They See You When You Travel | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | Its a Christmas motif almost as ubiquitous as Christmas trees or sleigh bells families and individuals hastily making their way through airports, balancing presents, bags, and children, excited to make their way home to spend Christmas with their loved ones. Theyre concerned with their flight status, the weather in their destination, their luggage making it to the destination, or the likelihood they will get selected for a random TSA pat-down and any other number of travel-related factors. But in 2018, there may be another worry to add to that already long list of travel woes. At some point next year, the Department Homeland Security (DHS) is hoping to implement mandatory facial scans for all people American citizens included who are flying internationally. In fact, theyve already rolled out this invasive practice in a handful of airports this holiday season. This new invasion of Americans' privacy caught the attention of Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), whos own Logan International Airport was one of the airports selected for the rollout. We wrote a letter together to get more information from DHS about this program. There are a number of issues with this program, including that DHS hasnt instituted a way to let travelers know that they will be subjected to this scan before they fly. But more importantly there is no evidence to show that this facial scan actually works. DHS is hoping to use this technology accurately 96% of the time. But even at that rate 1 of 25 travelers would still be misidentified and improperly flagged by DHS. Additional evidence shows gender and ethnicity increase the likelihood of being improperly flagged. But perhaps the biggest concern is how the government will use this accumulated data and whether or not DHS is even allowed to collect it in the first place. As of now, the information is supposedly only shared with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to check for fraud, and then deleted from the DHS database after 14 days. But in our examination of the program, we have not seen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/the-chairman-s-note?ContentRecord_id=E7B3A774-37DA-409A-86CC-594E23BBF40F | A Tax Cut for Working Families | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | The tax cut bill just passed by Congress and signed into law by the president is not perfect. But I voted for it because it will help working families and small businesses, give almost all Americans an immediate pay raise, and create millions of new jobs. But you dont have to take my word for it. In fact, as citizens, you shouldnt take any politicians word for it. And happily, you wont have to. As in any political debate, there has been a lot of overheated speculation about this bill. Some Republicans who opposed my work with Sen. Marco Rubio to change the bill to provide more tax relief directly to working and middle class said that would destroy the bill and crush its chances to spur economic growth. The argument was silly. But so are many of the criticisms of the bill coming from the left. Some Democrats say the bill will only cut taxes for businesses, not individuals. Thats false. The centrist Brookings Institute says the bill will reduce taxes for all income groups in 2018 by an average of $1,600. Some congressional Democrats argued this tax rate reduction plan was the worst bill in American history, apparently forgetting about the Fugitive Slave Act, or the Alien and Sedition Acts. These criticisms are nuts. In total, the bill is estimated to cut some federal taxes by a total of $6.5 trillion over the next ten years, and raise others by $4 trillion over the same period, coming out to a $1.5 trillion tax cut. I am not thrilled about the potential hit to the deficit. But I also believe we cannot tax our way to a balanced budget. The only way to close the deficit is with economic growth and spending discipline. With new jobs, higher wages, and more investment, the larger overall economic pie will give a bigger slice both to American workers and to their government. Over the last two decades, the United States 35 percent corporate tax rate has cost us trillions of dollars in aggregate international investment. The new 20 percent rate in this bill will help bring more of the global economy to our shores, instead… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=E321358D-A1F9-4A36-A6AF-238F1D2270D5 | Graham Statement On Nephron Giving Raises To All Employees As A Result Of Tax Cut | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Nephron Pharmaceuticals, a company in West Columbia, South Carolina, announced a five percent pay raise for all employees as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act becoming law. Graham attended the celebration and congratulated Nephron on this significant announcement. I truly enjoyed being a part of todays celebration as Lou and Bill Kennedy the owners and founders of Nephron Pharmaceuticals announced a five percent pay raise for employees as a direct result of the recent tax cut. This pay raise will increase the hourly workforces wage to fifteen dollars per hour and the average salary at Nephron to seventy thousand dollars per year. A five percent pay raise is real money to Nephrons employees. This tax cut will work. It benefits American business and American workers. The combined effect of a five percent pay raise, a tax cut for working people, and an increase in 401k value is the best evidence yet that President Trump and the Republican Congress are delivering for hardworking Americans. The tax cut, along with deregulating America, will continue to grow the economy, making American business more successful and helping working people earn and save. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/ksnt-moran-visits-local-hospital-discusses-chip | KSNT: Moran visits local hospital, discusses CHIP | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | KSNT Courtney Ryan TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is back in Kansas while Congress is on the holiday break. On Wednesday, Moran visited the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. How we deliver healthcare in Kansas determines a lot of about the future of our state, Moran said. Moran saidwhen he returns to D.C. hell continue to push Congress to find a long-termfunding solution for the CHIP program. CHIP is insurance forchildren whose parents dont qualify for Medicaid, but cant afford private health insurance.Kansas has enough money to fund the program through March. So we get ride of the uncertainty, no family oughtto be worried whether CHIP is going to be available for their children, said Moran. When it comes to theGOP tax plan, which mirrors part of the 2012 Kansas tax plan,Moran explained its effects areexcepted to bedifferent because the U.S. economy is better. What were after and what every city in Kansas and what every citizen of our country needs are more jobs, better paying jobs higher paying jobs, more secure jobs, and jump starting the economy can be so beneficial to so many people, he said. However,the Kansas Democratic Party doesnt agree. This essentially re-runs the same things that Governor Brownback tried and we know in Kansas it just hasnt worked. So there is very little reason to believe that itll work on the federal level, said Ethan Corson, the executive director for the Kansas Democratic Party. Moran also addressed the hold-up with Gov. Sam Brownbacks nomination to serve as Ambassador at-large for International ReligiousFreedom. Part of this has been the slowness of democrats in-particular to approve nominations generally, said Moran.I dont think there is any question about what he would be confirmed, but the process can take longer unless there cooperation from all Senators. Moran addedwhen the Senate gets back to work in 2018 one of the top priorities is finding a way to fund the federal government. Click here to read more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/photo/month-was-merry-and-bright | A Month that was Merry and Bright | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | In true December fashion, this month was one of the busiest, and most festive, months of the year. While the halls of the Hill were often abuzz with tax reform-related activities, Members of Congress and staff also took the time to celebrate all that comes with the holiday season. We saw the Capitol Christmas Tree take its rightful place on the West Front, the Speaker lit the office Menorah, and more. Here are eight photos that show our favorite moments from the month of December: 1.They said it couldnt be done. Speaker Ryan and fellow House leaders speak to members of the press following the Houses passage of historic, pro-growth tax reform legislation. 2.Signed. Sealed. (Almost) Delivered. Accompanied by Sen. Orrin Hatch, Senate president pro tempore, Speaker Ryan signs theTax Cuts and Jobs Act, sending the legislation to the presidents desk. 3.Good job, bud. Congress passed the largest reform of our countrys tax code in 31 years. During a White House ceremony celebrating Congresss passage of theTax Cuts and Jobs Act, Speaker Ryan and Vice President Pence take a moment to soak it all in. 4.Its lit. Speaker Ryan and 11-year-old Montanan Ridley Brandmayr light the Capitol Christmas Tree. This years tree comes from the Kootenai National Forest in Montana. 5.Its lit, too. Surrounded by servicemembers of the Jewish faith, Speaker Ryan lights the office Menorah on the first night of Hanukkah. 6.We did it! President Trump congratulates Speaker Ryan on a job well done at a White House ceremony celebrating the passage of the largest reform of our countrys tax code in a generation. 7.Merry Christmas, and thank you for your service. Speaker Ryan writes Christmas cards to some of our nations active duty servicemembers at an event hosted by the American Red Cross. 8.And you get a kringle! Speaker Ryan gifts Vice President Pence with a Racine, Wisconsin-made kringle, a Danish pastry, for Christmas. And because it never gets old, heres one last(?) picture of the Capitol Christmas Tree with the lit Capitol Dome. Happy Holidays… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=58883425-0045-4A73-8B28-94AB51CFBC17 | Tillis Champions North Carolinas Military Families and Installations | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | In 2017, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) was selected to serve as the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, where he has worked on a bipartisan basis to oversee Department of Defense (DOD) personnel policies, including compensation, benefits, education and healthcare for servicemembers, their families, and DOD civilian employees. In addition, he has used his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee over the last three years to champion North Carolinas military installations including Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, and Seymour Johnson and has advanced initiatives that reaffirm North Carolinas status as the nations tip of the spear. Senator Tillis top priorities on the Armed Services Committee. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis bipartisan focus as chairman of the Personnel Subcommittee. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on the impact the 2018 NDAA will have for servicemembers. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis has worked to improve the quality of life for soldiers and their families at Camp Lejeune. Senator Tillis secured provisions in the FY2018 NDAA to make much-needed improvements to the living quarters and other essential facilities at Camp Lejeune, including over $100 million for the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters and a Water Treatment Plan Replacement. Tillis said his visits to North Carolinas military installations helped shape the direction of the NDAA. The visits and discussions with military leaders helped set priorities for the bill, he said. At Camp Lejeune, Tillis said there was a clear case of haves and have-nots in on-base housing and other facilities. He said he heard stories of Marines coming into work on their days off to repair roofs and covering desks to protect working spaces from the elements.Quite frankly, theyre unacceptable, Tillis said of the conditions at some on-pos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=AD80C283-2523-4F4E-A472-99F0291107A6 | Congress working to protect veterans from risky loans | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Federal agencies want to make it tougher for bad lenders to target veterans. One Senatoris among other members of Congress working on ways to protect service members from risky loans. "There are some bad actors out there and we are going to go after them" Senator Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, wants to crack down on lender pushing bad loans on veterans. "They are sending a mailer to someone's home who's financially stressed. Their spouse may be deployed. They are trying to figure out how to pay the bills; this looks like it is going to save them money or not cost them anything, when in fact it is providing little to no value. Those are the sorts of practices we need to get rid of." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says in 2016, it received more than 12,500 mortgage complaints from service members and their dependents. Officials say concerns included churning an illegal practice where loans are refinanced over and over again with no benefit to the borrower. This year, officials are increasing efforts to prevent veterans from being targets The federal government created a task force to examine abusive lending practices. Task force members say potential solutions include stronger requirements for lenders who are targeting veterans. Members of Congress are also working on legislation to protect service members. "We've spent time with the industry and the VA. We crafted a baseline bill that. I think we are going to get bipartisan support," said Sen. Tillis. That support that could help eliminate lending practices that hurt veterans. Read the article here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=C9C1B93E-4F00-4B0E-A64D-D91CD6D44E03 | Local farmers tell Sen. Tillis of need for farm labor | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Standing in a cold warehouse, their gloved hands working in a tub of cold water, immigrant workers at Danny McConnells farm are doing the tedious job of cleaning ginger root, a specialty crop McConnell grows. If American workers apply, McConnell is happy to give them a shot. We have people that come to us, Give me a job, I need a job. And then when it comes time they never show up, he said. Either (they) dont show up or theyll come work a little bit and thats it. With the ginger-root cleaning task as a backdrop, McConnell greeted U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis on Friday and offered first-hand testimony on why farmers want Congress to pass an immigration reform bill that will ensure an adequate supply of labor. We need employees, McConnell said a few minutes before the senator arrived. We want employees that are not afraid that theyre going to be deported if the paperworks not all right or whatever. Even if you do have legal documentation, when it gets in Washington, sometimes the numbers dont match up and you have to verify that and thats very very hard to do. Tillis has made headlines in recent weeks as a leading sponsor of a bill that would allow the children of illegal immigrants to stay as long as they as theyre employed, in school or serving in the military. Tillis traveled to Hendersonville Friday to hear about farm labor concerns, first on McConnells farm and later in a room filled with farmers, agribusiness leaders and others interested in the issue, including state Sen. Chuck Edwards and Rep. Chuck McGrady. Farmers, agribusiness leaders and elected officials urged U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis to protect farm labor in immigration reform legislation.Ive been listening to the farmers since I was in the state Legislature, Tillis said. Part of what Im trying to do is go back and tell stories to other members who arent listening to the farmers and recognizing the issue they have with farm labor. Last week I was with about 30 or 40 dairy farmers near Statesville. The week before that I was with four or five hundred farm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-applauds-release-detained-stony-brook-professor | Rep. Zeldin Applauds Release of Detained Stony Brook Professor | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today after the ordered release of Patrice Nganang, a Stony Brook professor, who has been detained in Cameroon, by the Cameroonian government, since December 6, 2017: Earlier this year, I joined my colleagues in authoring a letter to Ambassador Nikki Haley underscoring our concerns regarding the deteriorating situation in Cameroon and the Cameroonian governments actions to undermine the equality of all citizens, especially the Anglophone minority. On December 6th, this deteriorating situation hit home with the arrest of Stony Brook Professor Patrice Nganang. Since his arrest, my office has been in contact with Stony Brook University, the State Department, and his family, and, today, his long overdue release was finally ordered. In the face of an increasingly oppressive government, Professor Nganang has worked tirelessly for a better future for his country and family.. As Professor Nganang fights for the freedom of all Cameroonians, we fought for his. I look forward to his safe return home to his loved ones and the Stony Brook University community. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398580 | Promise Kept: Tax Cuts For Middle Class Families and West Michigan Job Creators | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies.This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for families, and doubling the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000. Additionally, the Child Tax Credit will also be refundable up to $1,400 for low income families with little to no tax liability. As a community, West Michigan is known for opening its doors to children in need of a forever home. If a loving family wants to welcome a child into their home, the federal government should encourage the removal of financial barriers to adoption. I am happy to report that my efforts to restore the Adoption Tax Credit were successful and it will be maintained. As a former licensed Realtor, I know homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act supports this deeply held belief by maintaining mortgage interest deductibility on all current mortgages. Interest on new mortgages will be deductible up to $750,000, which encompasses approximately 98 percent of all homes in the United States. Additionally, taxpayers will be able to write off up to $10,000 in state and local income, property, and sales taxes. West Michigan wouldnt be the community it is today if it were not for the generosity of individuals who donate their hard-earned dollars to local churches, charities and community organizations. Under this legislation, the ability to deduct charitable donations is preserved. Another way the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide relief for middle class taxpayers is by cutting taxes for job creators of all sizes in West Michigan. Over the last two decades, small businesses have been the engine of economic growth. That is why the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides small busi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-rep-andy-biggs-mr-mueller-end-witch-hunt | OP-ED: Rep. Andy Biggs: Mr. Mueller, end the witch hunt | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1626 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://costello.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/costello-lauds-passage-firefighter-grant-legislation | Costello lauds passage of firefighter grant legislation | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | PA | Ryan Costello | C001106 | costello.house.gov | legacy | West Chester >> U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, R-6 of West Goshen, applauded House passage of H.R. 4661, the United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act, which passed this week on a bipartisan, unanimous basis. The legislation reauthorizes grant programs for six years, including the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The legislation also provides for better oversight of the grants and training for grant administration. These programs provide critical support for firefighter and emergency response companies. Both of these grants are awarded through a competitive process to career and volunteer fire departments, and both grants are intended to help meet equipment, training, and staffing needs. In Pennsylvanias 6th Congressional District, firefighters and first responders have used these grants for self-loading stretchers for ambulances, coats, portable radios, boots, and gloves, among other resources. Communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania and across the country rely on brave first responders, and firefighters and emergency response officials need the appropriate equipment to safely and effectively do their work, said Costello. I have been proud to support federal grants that help provide vital resources to our local fire departments. Since coming to Congress, Costello has signed onto funding requests for the AFG program and the SAFER Grant program. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walters.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/oc-register-op-ed-tax-relief-holidays | OC Register Op-Ed: Tax relief for the holidays | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | CA | Mimi Walters | W000820 | walters.house.gov | legacy | By: Congresswoman Mimi Walters https://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/26/tax-relief-for-the-holidays/ I was born and raised in California and have been lucky to call Orange County home for over 50 years. The Golden State is home to beautiful weather, great people and a rich history. Unfortunately, it is also the highest taxed state due to the California State Legislature, which irresponsibly raises taxes and spends beyond its means. From income to property to gasoline, there is nothing Sacramento will not tax. After witnessing the fiscal recklessness of the Democrat supermajority in Sacramento, I ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure the federal government doesnt similarly abuse hard-working taxpayers. I previously expressed reservations about this bill, but after successfully negotiating the best deal for Orange County residents, I voted in favor of tax reform legislation that lowers federal tax rates for everyone, protects popular deductions, and puts America back on track to prosperity through economic growth. The status quo was unacceptable. For too long, our tax code was broken full of special interest loopholes and a tax structure that encouraged companies to ship jobs overseas. The Tax Reform and Jobs Act ends those perverse incentives and establishes rules that benefit American workers and businesses. This bill is the product of many years of hearings, debate, and discussion, and embodies the pro-growth tax reform principles that Republicans, including myself, have always supported. These reforms provide relief for middle-class Americans. Rates are decreased across the board, and the standard deduction is nearly doubled, meaning that under the new tax code, the first $12,000 of income for individual filers and first $24,000 of income for joint filers, is tax-free. This means Americans keep more of their paychecks. Its the peoples money, not the governments. This bill will also make more Americans secure in their retirement plans. A majority of the country invests in the stock market through 401… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-122617 | Washington Watch - 12/26/17 | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | PRESIDENT TRUMP TO SIGN WOODALL LEGISLATION INTO LAW When I visit schools around the Seventh District, I am often asked, Where do the ideas for new laws come from? The answer that I give most often is that a constituent came to me with a problem, and we worked together to craft a solution. That was the case last week when the House passedS. 1393, the Jobs for Our Heroes Act.Section 2 of this bill, which is now on its way to the White House to be signed into law, is the exact text of my bill, H.R. 2547. It allows VA medical professionals physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, advance practice nurses to conduct the medical examinations necessary for a veteran to be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle under the rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation. This common-sense legislation was approved by bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate, and it is going to help veterans get back to work faster. I was proud to have worked with my main Democrat co-sponsor, Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) on this measure as well as my friend Representative Pete Aguilar (D-CA) on the final version of this bill. Despite what you may hear elsewhere, bipartisanship is alive and well in Congress, and the Jobs for Our Heroes Act is a prime example of how we can work together to make a difference. FUNDING GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND SUPPORTING DISASTER AREAS While most of the focus last week was on tax reform, Congress also passed a couple of spending bills. The first was a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund our federal agencies and programs through January 19, 2018. The CR also included a temporary extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as well as funding through March 2018 for the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). President Trump signed the CR into law at the end of last week. The House has passed full-year measures for funding and reauthorizations for CHIP and Community Health Centers, but the Senate has not yet acted on any of these bills. My expectation is that Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/12/bonner-county-daily-bee-students-nominated-to-military-academies | Bonner County Daily Bee: Students nominated to military academies | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Sen. Jim Risch has announced his nominations to the United States military academies for the 2018-2019 school year. The nominees were selected from dozens of applicants and will now be considered by each of the four academies for final selection. This years nominees have met the high standards required to attend our military academies and each of them have demonstrated a level of commitment to our nation that is commendable, said Sen. Risch. They are each truly deserving of this honor and I applaud them for their efforts. From Bonner and Boundary County, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., are Kyle Almeida, Sandpoint; Matthew Klein, Sagle; Victor Rae, Bonners Ferry; and Dutton Rogers, Sandpoint. From the two norther counties, nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado is Victor Rae, Bonners Ferry. Those interested in applying for future nominations to the military academies can find details on Senator Rischs website or by contacting Frances Hasenoehrl at frances_hasenoehrl@risch. senate.gov. Link to Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=A2F03A10-230B-43BA-BEF6-59558E064005 | Tillis Works Across the Aisle for Veterans | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | During his first three years as a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Senator Tillis has worked across the aisle to expand education and job opportunities for veterans and has worked to reform the VA to assure they are getting the healthcare they need and deserve. Senator Tillis priorities for the VA Committee in 2018. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on what a veteran should do if they're having issues with the VA. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis has improved educational benefits for veterans. Senator Tillis co-introduced the bipartisan TheHarry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 that was signed into law. The comprehensive G.I. Bill reform package included the following legislation originally introduced by Senator Tillis as standalone legislation: TheVeterans Education Experience Improvement Act of 2017,bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) improves veterans experience when using GI Bill education benefits and provide resources and training for the officials at educational institutions who serve student veterans, helping them achieve positive education outcomes. TheVeterans Education Relief and Reinstatement Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reinstates lost benefits to veterans whose Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits are affected by the permanent closure of certain educational institutions. TheVeterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) ensures that veterans, servicemembers, and surviving spouses and children of servicemembers who have died in the line of duty can take full advantage of their education benefits. TheYellow Ribbon Improvement Act of 2017,bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) extends Yellow Ribbon Program … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-s-christmas-codel-travels-kuwait-visit-deployed-service | Rep. Zeldins Christmas CODEL Travels to Kuwait to Visit Deployed Service Members and Participate in Diplomatic and Military Meetings | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | Download and view additional high resolution photos here. KUWAIT - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, departed Afghanistan for Kuwait to continue celebrating the holiday season with deployed U.S. service members and participate in several high level diplomatic and military meetings. Representative Zeldin is leading the bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) that also includes Congressman David Cicilline (D, RI-1), Congressman Mike Coffman (R, CO-6), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-8). Having visited U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait over Christmas in December 2015 and Afghanistan and Qatar over Christmas in December 2016, this is Congressman Zeldins third consecutive year spending the holidays in the Middle East with deployed U.S. service members. In addition to Kuwait, Congressman Zeldins CODEL spent Christmas Day in Afghanistan and is traveling to additional countries within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. Click here for yesterdays press release. It is my highest honor to be able to personally thank all of our deployed men and women abroad for their tremendous sacrifice on behalf of a very grateful nation. It is not easy for them to spend the holiday season several thousand miles away from home having great family and friends missing them around the Christmas Tree or Hanukkah Menorah, Congressman Zeldin said. For many of our deployed military and diplomatic personnel, this isnt their first holiday season away from their loved ones. Being able to visit New Yorkers stationed abroad, let them know how much they are appreciated, and receive their critical feedback from the ground, is the absolute least I can do to make sure they know how much countless Americans are thinking about them, praying for them, and filled with enormous gratitude for their incredible sacrifice. In Kuwait, on December 26, 2017, Congressman Zeldins CODEL and U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman met at the National Assembly with Deputy Prime Minister and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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