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| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/12/year-in-review-16-from-2023-in-il16 | Year in Review: 16 Snapshots from 2023 in IL16 | 2023-12-31 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 16 Snapshots from 2023 in the 16th Congressional District In 2023, I've been honored to begin representing the new 16th Congressional District of Illinois. With constituents in 21 counties covering central and northern Illinois, we've made it a priority to get into the community and discover what makes our state and region special. Over the course of the year we visited small businesses, community organizations, farms, factories, colleges, hospitals, energy facilities, and much more. To highlight an eventful year, I wanted to showcase 16 snapshots from the new 16th Congressional District! Happy New Year and see you in 2024! In January, I made my first official visit to Galena to meet with small businesses, elected officials, and the Chamber of Commerce to learn about what's happening in the community and issues impacting the region. Later in January, I visited the Rockford Airport to discuss the status of airport upgrades and what the future looks like for them. In February, I spoke at Eureka College in honor of one of their most famous alumni, President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan’s legacy of civic leadership continues to be carried out through the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Fellows and it's always a privilege to celebrate the incredible students at Eureka. In March, I traveled to Morris in Grundy County to visit the LyondellBasell plant. They do a great job supporting their community by offering jobs and they are leaders in the low-carbon industry. Farmers are a key economic driver in the 16th District. In April, I visited Brian Duncan's family farm to help plant. I appreciate all the family farmers who feed and fuel our country. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) shape and educate the next generation of Illinois farmers. In May, I visited with the Livingston County FFA to check in on their projects and innovative work in agriculture. In June, I toured the Byron Nuclear Plant. Nuclear energy helps support our economy in Illinois and it is an important emission-free energy resource, which is critic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-highlights-pacific-islands-caucus-activities | Amata Highlights Pacific Islands Caucus Activities | 2023-12-31 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R000600 | radewagen.house.gov | radewagen | https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the congressional activities of the bipartisan Pacific Islands Caucus, which she co-chairs. Efforts during 2023 emphasized U.S. commitment in the region, legislation and funding, and Congress’s role in international partnerships in the Pacific. Image Members of Congress Amata, Ed Case of Hawaii, and James Moylan of Guam “I appreciate my colleagues in the bipartisan Pacific Islands Caucus and the commitment we can show to the region together," said Co-Chairman Amata. "We’ve gotten a lot done in relation to the Pacific Islands but there will be more to do in 2024, and I look forward to working with each dedicated Co-Chair and Member of our Caucus on behalf of the Pacific Islands, including our security, economies, and environmental priorities.” The Caucus’s Year in Review with specific actions and legislative details is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-another-great-year-of-fighting-and-winning-for-texans | Sen. Cruz: Another Great Year of Fighting and Winning for Texans | 2023-12-31 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led the fight in the Senate this year against the Biden administration’s woke agenda and delivered pro-growth, pro-jobs, and pro-freedom policies to promote jobs, freedom, and security for Texans. Reflecting on the past year, Sen. Cruz said, “As your senator for Texas, I have been proud to lead the fight to defend our values and promote jobs, freedom, and security. This year, I’ve had the privilege of leading my Republican colleagues as ranking member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. We formed bipartisan coalitions around Biden nominees to stop inexperienced and radical ones while supporting qualified public servants, and we worked in a bipartisan manner to advance policies that will benefit the families and businesses in the Lone Star State. As we look ahead to 2024, I excited to keep fighting for the Lone Star State, and defending your freedoms, strengthening our economy, and creating more jobs for hardworking Texans and their families.” Sen. Cruz’s 2023 Highlights: Delivering for Texas SIGNED INTO LAW: After months of legislative efforts from a bipartisan coalition of Texas lawmakers led by Sen. Cruz, the annual defense authorization bill included language to streamline the presidential permitting process for building key bridges across the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Laredo, and Eagle Pass, Texas. Sen. Cruz also wrote a letter to the Biden administration in support of the Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge (PVGTB)presidential permit application. SECURED BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL SUPPORT: Sen. Cruz led the fight for U.S. diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary Commission to have the necessary resources to ensure Mexico’s compliance with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. A bipartisan majority of senators supported his efforts. PASSED THE U.S. SENATE: Sen. Cruz led efforts to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor through Texas and New Mexi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2590 | Balderson Recap: Looking Back at 2023 | 2023-12-30 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | OH | Troy Balderson | B001306 | balderson.house.gov | balderson | https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | This past January marked the beginning of the 118th Congress. With Republicans regaining control of the House of Representatives, we were able to bring oversight and fiscal responsibility back to Washington. At the start of the year, I was selected to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the broadest jurisdiction of any committee in Congress–from securing our nation’s supply chains to ensuring all Americans have access to quality, innovative health care. The committee stayed busy all year, held 93 hearings, and sent 120 bills to the full House for consideration and passage. More importantly, I was able to continue working on behalf of the people of Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. Throughout the entire year, I criss-crossed the district’s 12 counties, holding hundreds of meetings with health care workers, small business owners, and individuals who work every day to improve the world around them. As I reflect on 2023 and look onward to 2024, I want to share with you a handful of issues that meant a lot to me this year. These are issues where I have been a leader among my House colleagues, and issues where I believe meaningful progress has been made. Boosting American Energy and Preserving Consumer Choice Earlier this year, the House passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. This is House Republicans’ flagship legislation to boost U.S energy production and ensure an abundance of affordable, reliable energy for American families. The bill provides meaningful permitting reforms, streamlines the energy export process, and boosts domestic production. Simply put, this bill enables American energy producers to tap into the resources we have right beneath our feet in a timely manner by cutting red tape, instituting concrete timelines for permitting review, and incentivizing energy investment here at home. Relying on bad actors like Russia and Iran for our energy is shortsighted and reckless. And though this seems like commonsense, the policies coming out of the Biden White House today ignore th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-new-years-statement | Congressman Flood’s New Year’s Statement | 2023-12-29 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NE | Mike Flood | F000474 | flood.house.gov | flood | https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a recorded statement ahead of New Year’s, which is observed January 1, 2024. Video of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the speech is below. Friends and fellow Nebraskans, as we enter 2024, I want to reflect on the moments and blessings 2023 gave us. There were many highs: House Republicans took control of the House and passed some historic bills, like the Lower Energy Costs Act and the Secure the Border Act. 2023 was my first full year in Congress. I introduced and passed my first bill on a bipartisan basis. My office assisted hundreds of constituents to resolve issues. I traveled around the world to meet with international leaders to strengthen America’s relationships – and that’s just a few of the most significant moments. I am so grateful for all the opportunities to serve you in Congress this year. I came to Washington to make life better for everyone in Nebraska’s First District, and together, we can continue work to achieve even more in 2024. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-thompson-travel-southern-border-speaker-johnson | Congressman Thompson to Travel to Southern Border with Speaker Johnson | 2023-12-29 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | thompson | https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, January 3, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson and Speaker Mike Johnson along with other Representatives, will travel to Eagle Pass, Texas to visit the border. They will meet with state and local officials to discuss the failures of the Biden Administration to enforce border policy and their experience on the ground. "At every turn the Biden Administration has failed to address the crisis on our southern border," Rep. Thompson said. "House Republicans have put forth solutions, and this trip will allow us to meet face to face with those brave men and women who serve in Customs and Border Protection, who have been sidelined by failed policies." “America is experiencing the worst border crisis in our history, impacting every community in the country. While President Biden and Senate Democrats are asleep at the wheel, House Republicans will not cease in demanding transformative, immediate solutions to the madness. We look forward to meeting with the brave men and women of law enforcement and the citizens on the frontlines of this crisis who will help shine a light on the disastrous effects of this Administration’s border policies,” Speaker Johnson said. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours | Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2023-12-29 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Milwaukee County Office Hours Tuesday, January 2 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Washington Park Senior Center 4420 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-statement-trump-ruling-maines-secretary-state | Wilson Statement on the Trump Ruling by Maine’s Secretary of State | 2023-12-28 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement: “The Trump derangement has appeared again today with the decision by Maine’s Secretary of State to bar Donald Trump from running for President in the state. This undemocratic move is contrary to what Americans should be working for which is to bring our country together with a fair and honest selection where all candidates can participate, especially one that is leading all the polls. It would be outrageous and insulting to the intelligence of any American that he or she should not be able to run without a conviction, as all Americans are presumed innocent until given a full and fair trial.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-winners-high-school-congressional-app-challenge-2023 | Malliotakis Announces Winners of High School Congressional App Challenge for 2023 | 2023-12-28 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced Marta Bekirman from New Dorp High School placed first in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 11th Congressional District for developing the "Helping Staten Island" App. Tobias Lin of Coney Island Prep High School placed second for developing the "Pick Up Share" app. Bekirman's "Helping Staten Island" App was coded using Java, and allows users to locate different volunteering opportunities, both virtual and in person, throughout Staten Island, and track volunteering hours. I was proud to congratulate Marta for winning our office's Congressional App Challenge two years in a row,” Malliotakis said. “Helping Staten Island would be a fantastic resource for students looking to get involved in our community, track volunteer hours and find ways to give back. When young people volunteer in their communities, they develop essential life skills and a sense of social responsibility that encourages them to be more civically engaged. Marta is extremely creative and I’m proud to recognize her talent along with her efforts to make Staten Island a better place to live, work, and recreate." "I was not able to access many volunteering opportunities on Staten Island, so I wanted to create a resource that anyone could use to locate volunteering opportunities," Marta said. "The intended audience is students or people on Staten Island who want to help the community become a better place for volunteering." The runner up, Tobias Lin of Coney Island Prep High School, created "Pick Up Share," an app that assists busy parents who need someone to drive their children to and from school. The app also includes a database of community trusted after school programs and a page where families can donate old uniforms. "After witnessing the sheer quantity of emails my mom was receiving regarding busy parents looking for someone to pick up their children from school, I realized that there was nothing out there that would help parents balance their work and parent… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-rep-diaz-balart-and-rep-mccaul-new-york-post-bidens-energy-plan | ICYMI: Rep. Díaz-Balart and Rep. McCaul in the New York Post: Biden’s energy plan means lights out for Africa | 2023-12-28 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Op-ed: Mario Díaz-Balart and Michael McCaul December 25, 2023 Read the full op-edhere: The Biden administration’s decision to impose oppressive, burdensome restrictions on developing African countries attempting to advance and lift themselves from destitution and dependence is profoundly concerning. Energy poverty is at the heart of Africa’s development challenges. No country on Earth became prosperous and self-reliant without access to affordable and plentiful energy. Energy security is the prerequisite for industrialization, job creation, advanced health care and effective education systems. Prosperity is only possible with ready access to inexpensive energy. Congress initiated the successful, bipartisan Power Africa program in 2015, with the underlying legislation mandating a commonsense “all-of-the-above” energy strategy with both conventional and renewable sources. Regrettably, the Biden administration has gutted Power Africa with its onerous restrictions. Instead of leveraging all available tools to pull Africa out of energy poverty, it only allows so-called “green-energy projects” to receive US funding and support. This policy is simply energy colonialism. Even worse, it is hypocritical and a huge waste of money and opportunities. President Biden’s unauthorized climate envoy,John Kerry, is flying around the world in jet planes while abandoning the African people to the impossible task of solving their serious energy crises with ineffective and counterproductive solutions: solar panels filled with parts made by forced labor in Communist China. Most recently he and other administration officials, including Vice PresidentKamala Harris, attended COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, where they pledged billions in taxpayer money to the Green Climate Fund — a slush fund for special-interest projects with no real oversight that has funded projects in China, the world’s second-largest economy. These pledges of billions in taxpayer money invested only in perceived “green” projects will do nothing to add… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-continues-working-to-ensure-usps-fixes-mail-and-newspaper-delivery-issues-in-north-dakota-receives-commitment-to-address-dickinson-delivery-issue-minot-box-repairs | Hoeven Continues Working to Ensure USPS Fixes Mail & Newspaper Delivery Issues in North Dakota, Receives Commitment to Address Dickinson Delivery Issue, Minot Box Repairs | 2023-12-28 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven Continues Working to Ensure USPS Fixes Mail & Newspaper Delivery Issues in North Dakota, Receives Commitment to Address Dickinson Delivery Issue, Minot Box Repairs Senator Calls on USPS Meet with Communities before Moving Forward with Processing Changes ***Click here for Hoeven’s letter to USPS. Click here and here for USPS’s responses to Hoeven.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven continued his efforts to ensure that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is fixing mail and newspaper delivery issues in North Dakota, and again called on the Postal Service meet with communities in the state before moving forward with mail processing changes. “From receiving the local newspaper to refilling prescriptions, paying bills, and sending packages to family and friends during the holiday season, our residents rely on the essential services provided by USPS,” said Hoeven. “We continue working to ensure that USPS is fixing delivery issues and at the same time have reiterated our concerns with proposed changes to mail processing in the state. USPS must meet with the impacted communities to answer any questions or concerns North Dakotans may have about the proposed change before moving forward with any processing changes.” Hoeven has repeatedly raised concerns regarding delayed delivery of mail, packages and newspapers, as well as concerns about proposed changes to mail processing facilities, to USPS officials including, Director of Midwest Processing Operations Kathy Hand and Minnesota/North Dakota District Manager Angela Bye. In response to Hoeven, the USPS: Committed to ensure that local newspapers are not sent to Fargo for processing but rather remain within their respective communities for prompt delivery. Committed to address delivery issues, particularly with mail and local newspapers, that are concentrated in an area located in downtown Dickinson. Committed to repair all USPS-owned cluster box units (CBUs) in Minot, North Dakota no later than January 5. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-announces-winner-fourth-congressional-district | Congressman Aderholt Announces Winner of Fourth Congressional District Digital App Challenge | 2023-12-27 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AL | Robert B. Aderholt | A000055 | aderholt.house.gov | aderholt | https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement to announce the winner of the 2023 Fourth Congressional District Digital App Challenge. The App Challenge is a nationwide contest held in each Congressional District for high school students to develop their own smart phone applications. “I’m proud to announce that Brilyn Hollyhand of Tuscaloosa has won this year’s Fourth District Digital App Challenge,” said Congressman Aderholt. “Brilyn’s app, called “Your Voice,” helps people quickly register to vote and helps them plan to vote. And it works for all 50 states! “Just like our annual art competition recognizes and encourages students’ artistic talents on the canvas, the app challenge is focused on talents for the important and growing digital world. I think it’s great that Brilyn used his gifts and abilities to help people exercise one of their most important rights, the right to vote.” Brilyn is a junior at Tuscaloosa Academy. He provided our office with this quote after learning he had won. “I couldn’t be more excited to have my app win the 2023 Congressional App Challenge! My app was designed to help people register to vote, and with a major election coming up in just a few short months, it’s such an important time to be talking about this! I’ll be voting for the first-time next November, and I hope this encourages all of my generation to get out and vote!” In the coming weeks, Congressman Aderholt will present Brilyn with a winning plaque sponsored by Nine Digital in Tuscaloosa. You can watch Brilyn’s demonstration video here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-kicks-60-county-listening-tour | Rep. Mann Kicks off 60-County Listening Tour | 2023-12-27 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Manhattan, KS - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) will kick off his Fourth Annual 60-County Mann Listening Tour on January 2, 2024. Each year, Rep. Mann hosts one town hall meeting in each county in the Big First District of Kansas. Since being elected to Congress, he has hosted 186 town halls. “Fighting for Kansans is my top priority,” said Rep. Mann. “Each year, I host a town hall in every county in the Big First to meet with Kansans. Listening to their comments gives me the marching orders I need to serve them in Congress. I’m grateful for every Kansan who has participated in my past town halls, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.” The start of Rep. Mann’s 2024 town hall tour will cover 4 days and 22 counties. Details for each stop can be found below, on social media, and on Rep. Mann’s website. MEDIA RSVP: Media is welcome at all the town halls below. Please contact Michaela Todd at Michaela.Todd@Mail.House.Gov to RSVP or for further information. Trego County WHERE: WaKeeney Public Library 610 Russell Ave | WaKeeney, KS TIME: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM CT Graham Count WHERE: Graham County Auto and Arts Museum 322 W. Main Street | Hill City, KS TIME: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM CT Sheridan County WHERE: Sheridan County Library 801 Royal Ave | Hoxie, KS TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT Decatur County WHERE: Oberlin City Library 104 E. Oak Street | Oberlin, KS TIME: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM CT Rawlins County WHERE: Rawlins County Courthouse 607 Main Street | Atwood, KS TIME: 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM CT Cheyenne County WHERE: St. Francis Public Library 121 N. Scott Street | St. Francis, KS TIME: 4:00 PM –4:45 PM CT Sherman County WHERE: Goodland Public Library 812 Broadway Ave | Goodland, KS TIME: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM MT Thomas County WHERE: Lions Community Center (Henry Hall) 313 Kansas Ave | Brewster, KS TIME: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM CT Wallace County WHERE: The Events Center 404 E. Ramon Street | Sharon Springs, KS TIME: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM MT Greeley County WHERE: First Farm Bank 522… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-announces-january-mobile-office-hours | Reschenthaler Announces January Mobile Office Hours | 2023-12-27 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Guy Reschenthaler | R000610 | reschenthaler.house.gov | reschenthaler | https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ benefits, and the IRS. January's schedule is outlined below: What: Greene County Mobile Office Hours Date: Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Greene County Office Building, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 What: Fayette County Mobile Office Hours Date: Friday, January 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Fayette County Courthouse, 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 What: Indiana Mobile Office Hours Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Indiana County Courthouse Annex, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701 What: Somerset Mobile Office Hours Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Somerset County Planning Conference Room, 300 North Center Avenue, Suite 540, Somerset, PA 15501 What: Connellsville Mobile Office Hours Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Connellsville Municipal Building, 110 North Arch Street, Connellsville, PA 15425 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases/strong-secures-wins-north-alabama-2023 | Strong Secures Wins for North Alabama in 2023 | 2023-12-27 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AL | Dale W. Strong | S001220 | strong.house.gov | strong | https://strong.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON— U.S. Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05) released the following update on his work for Alabamians as he reaches the end of his first year in Congress: “It has been an honor to serve as your representative in Washington. I am proud of the wins our team has achieved for North Alabama. As a freshman member of Congress, I was appointed to serve on three committees that are crucial to the people of Alabama's Fifth Congressional District: Armed Services; Homeland Security; and Science, Space & Technology. After two years of Democrat control in Washington, D.C., Americans are paying the price for their failed policies: wasteful government spending, higher energy costs, skyrocketing prices for everyday goods, an overrun Southern border, weakness on the world stage, emboldening our adversaries, and a federal government backed by Biden to be weaponized against his opponents. I am proud to say that I hit the ground running with my Republican colleagues to fight for America. This year, the House has passed the most conservative border legislation in history, sliced bloated bureaucratic budgets, and prioritized our men and women in uniform. While we are making progress, we are still fighting an administration that refuses to implement these conservative priorities. Moving forward, I promise to continue fighting for our conservative values, commonsense policies to make life better for hardworking Americans, and our national security.” CONSTITUENT SERVICES 1,001 constituents served through casework with federal agencies, ranging from passports, VA benefits, tax returns, and many other casework issues constituents have had with federal agencies. Over $2.83 million in constituent benefits secured and returned to AL-05 by my office. 17,899 individual response letters sent to constituents regarding comments sent to my office. 720 visits to local businesses across all five AL-05 counties to hear their comments regarding issues and legislation that impact them. 15 Mobile Office Hour events held in communities… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1382 | Donalds Statement On The 2023 Christmas Holiday | 2023-12-25 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Byron Donalds | D000032 | donalds.house.gov | donalds | https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Congressman Donalds issued the following statement regarding the 2023 Christmas holiday: “The Christmas season is a magical time of faith, family, community, and generosity. While Christmas celebrations and traditions have expanded and evolved over time, it is critical that we pause to highlight the true meaning of the holiday: the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ. “Our Southwest Florida community is strong, resilient, and most importantly caring. We have come a long way since the historic destruction of Hurricane Ian, but there is still much more to be done. In the spirit of the season, as you and your loved ones gather this Christmas, let us remember to not only Keep Christ in Christmas but help your neighbors who may have fallen upon hard times. “Merry Christmas! Wishing you a joyous and blessed holiday.” More: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/weekly-column/the-christmas-spirit | The Christmas Spirit | 2023-12-24 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | Mike Rounds | R000605 | www.rounds.senate.gov | rounds | https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, we remember the true reason for the season: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the promise of a loving God who offered to us His only son. On Christmas Eve, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the idea of the Christmas Spirit. Many may think of the Christmas Spirit as baking cookies or decorating the Christmas tree. While this is true, the Christmas Spirit also manifests in how we treat one another. The true Christmas Spirit reflects the teachings of Jesus: love one another, share our gratitude for all of the good things in our lives and give back to those less fortunate. Showing kindness is the Christmas Spirit. Counting our blessings is the Christmas Spirit. Giving back in our communities is the Christmas Spirit. Thanking others is the Christmas Spirit. Helping our neighbors – strangers, too – is the Christmas Spirit. One of the blessings I’m giving thanks for this Christmas is the service of our brave men and women in uniform overseas. Our service members and their families sacrifice time together on Christmas so the rest of us can celebrate with our families in peace. We owe them a debt we can never truly repay. I’m looking forward to spending this evening the same as I do every Christmas Eve: hosting dinner at my home in Fort Pierre with around 100 of my family members, including my kids and grandkids. I hope that you are able to celebrate your traditions this Christmas with your family, friends and loved ones. Wishing you and your families a blessed Christmas and a joyful holiday season. It is an honor to work for you in the United States Senate. Thank you for all you to do make South Dakota the greatest place in the world to call home. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/PJASigned | Pueblo Jobs Act Signed Into Law! | 2023-12-23 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Boebert’s Pueblo Jobs Act was signed into law as part of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The passage of this bill will provide a much-needed economic boost in the region and create at least 1,000 jobs. This historic piece of legislation is Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s first bill signed into law. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, “The Pueblo Jobs Act will create at least a 1,000 new jobs in Pueblo and repurpose billions of dollars of infrastructure from the Pueblo Chemical Depot, providing southern Colorado with a much-needed economic boost. This bipartisan and bicameral effort was locally-driven and crafted from the bottom-up. Special thanks to the local officials, the House Armed Services Committee, and the outstanding individuals at PuebloPlex who worked with me to get this important legislation done.” Background: On Friday, the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was officially signed into law by the President. Congresswoman Boebert’s bipartisan Pueblo Jobs Act was a key element of this bill and will create at least 1,000 jobs following the closure of the Pueblo Chemical Depot. This legislation ensures that the federal government adheres to the rigorous Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army. This strategic move provides certainty for Pueblo's economic landscape and fosters the creation of future employment opportunities. Back in 1988, the Base Closure Commission recommended the realignment of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, exempting 7,000 acres, including the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) and additional facilities, from standard BRAC requirements. Congresswoman Boebert's Pueblo Jobs Act closes this loophole, safeguarding the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment represented by PCAPP and the additional facilities on the protected 7,000 acres. The bill ensures that this valuable infrastructure will actively contribute to Pueblo's prosperity, ra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-signing-fy24-national-defense-authorization-act | Wilson on Signing of FY24 National Defense Authorization Act | 2023-12-23 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 was signed into law. “This bill represents the commitment of Congress to our service members, their families, and our national security. “This year’s NDAA supports strategic deterrence initiatives, modernization of our critical weapons systems, and most importantly, the needs of service members and their families. One of the provisions is a 5.2% pay increase for our service members, the largest in over 20 years. As our service members and their families make sacrifices, Congress has the duty to ensure they are taken care of. “Additionally, I was grateful that this NDAA included provisions that rejected divisive and unnecessary programs to promote certain agendas. Our military has already succeeded in bringing together people of all backgrounds to serve in the United States Armed Forces and uphold the Constitution. “As our adversaries continue to threaten and attack our Armed Forces around the globe, Congress needs to ensure our military is prepared to face the threats of today and tomorrow. “The NDAA authorizes critical funding for South Carolina military bases and the missions at the Savannah River Site. With China sharply expanding their nuclear stocks and capability, the U.S. needs to modernize its own nuclear arsenal and its infrastructure to maintain its nuclear deterrent. “I was grateful to have my legislation expanding mutually beneficial defense and technology collaboration with Israel included in the NDAA. This gives the opportunity for both countries to collaborate on defense projects in areas of emerging technologies, such as AI. With our adversaries looking to surpass us in technology, the U.S. and its allies must be at the forefront. “Also included is the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, which I led in the House. It prevents foreign officials from demanding bribes of American companies and has been refer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://nunn.house.gov/2023/12/23/nunn-bill-expanding-parental-leave-military-families-signed-law/ | Nunn Bill Expanding Parental Leave for Military Families Signed into Law | 2023-12-23 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Zachary Nunn | N000193 | nunn.house.gov | nunn | https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/ | scraper | DES MOINES — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced his bipartisan legislation to expand parental leave eligibility for parents serving in the drilling Reserve or National Guard was signed into law. The Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act, co-led with Representative Jeff Jackson (NC-14), was included in the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law by President Joe Biden. “As a father and current Air Force Reserve member, I’ve experienced firsthand the sacrifices parents make to serve our country. I’m proud that our bipartisan bill has been included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act to make life easier for military families,” Rep. Nunn said. “This law will ensure Reserve and National Guard parents have the same access to leave as their active duty counterparts. Any servicemember who serves our country deserves time with their new children.” The Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act addresses a disparity under current policies implemented in 2021 that expanded parental leave for fathers and adoptive parents in active duty but did not include drilling members of the Reserve and National Guard. Currently, leave policies for those servicemembers are offered to new mothers but not fathers or adoptive parents. This bill equalizes leave policies for all service members. The bill, which was originally introduced on April 13, 2023 at the American Legion in Bondurant, Iowa, passed the House of Representatives on December 14, 2023 and Senate on December 13, 2023 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The President signed the bill into law on Friday, December 22, 2023. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND Rep. Nunn currently serves in the Air Force Reserve. With six children, including two recently adopted foster daughters, Rep. Nunn has experienced the policy disparity firsthand. Video from the press conference announcing the bill can be found here. Text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-s-focus-veterans-2023 | Amata’s Focus on Veterans in 2023 | 2023-12-23 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R000600 | radewagen.house.gov | radewagen | https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata focused on Veterans throughout 2023, and is providing a year-end summary of the efforts in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), one of her three Committee assignments in Congress. At the start of the year, Amata was named Vice Chairman of the Committee, which is led by Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL.), and she serves on the Veterans Health Subcommittee, her top selection on behalf of American Samoa’s Veterans, as well as the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, tasked with oversight of the Veterans’ Administration (VA). She also served as Chairman of the Women Veterans Task Force. Image At the Coastwatchers Memorial in Honiara - Uifa’atali Peter T. Coleman served in Solomon Islands during World War II aboard a ship assigned to the Army placing and supporting these Coastwatchers “I so appreciate our Veterans, as they provide leadership in American Samoa throughout our community, and the United States,” said Vice Chairman Amata. “I treasure the opportunity to work on behalf of our Veterans in Congress.” Through hearings and legislation, the Committee has directed attention to implementing the major legislative overhaul efforts of recent years, such as the PACT Act, while listening to Veterans at every opportunity and working to improve services in general, health care, and response times, while reducing backlogs, continuing the updates in VA technology, and insisting on VA personnel reforms. In January, Amata highlighted nine new Veterans services bills completed at the close of the prior Congress that became law or took effect in January, such as the bipartisan Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act of 2022, which she cosponsored. The others were the bipartisan Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act, a bipartisan effort addressing gaps in veteran health care to improve VA reach to serve veterans better in hard-to-reach places; The Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act; The Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act; … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-outreach-events-4 | Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NE | Adrian Smith | S001172 | adriansmith.house.gov | adriansmith | https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of January in Harrison, Pawnee City, Chadron, Beatrice, Rushville, Tecumseh, Alliance, and Auburn. A staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office. Smith, who has offices in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Nebraska City, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations: Tuesday, January 2nd Sioux County Courthouse 325 Main Street, Harrison 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MT Tuesday, January 9th Pawnee County Courthouse 625 6th Street, Pawnee City 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT Dawes County Courthouse 451 Main Street, Chadron 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT Wednesday, January 10th Beatrice Chamber of Commerce 218 N. 5th Street, Beatrice 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT Tuesday, January 16th Sheridan County Courthouse 303 East 2nd Street, Rushville 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT Johnson County Courthouse 351 Broadway Street, Tecumseh 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Wednesday, January 17th Box Butte Courthouse, 1st Floor 515 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT Nemaha County Courthouse 1824 N Street, Auburn 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT For additional information, please contact Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900, his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333, or his Nebraska City office at (402) 874-6050. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bentz.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-house-senate-lawmakers-demand-supreme-court-block-white-house-eco | ICYMI: House, Senate lawmakers demand Supreme Court block White House eco actions: 'Set the record straight' | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | OR | Cliff Bentz | B000668 | bentz.house.gov | bentz | https://bentz.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-senate-lawmakers-demand-supreme-court-block-white-house-eco-actions-set-record-straight By Thomas Catenacci - Fox News FIRST ON FOX: A group of dozens of House and Senate Republicans filed a legal brief Monday to urge the Supreme Court to take up two cases related to President Biden's authority to lock up public lands from resource development and other uses. In the brief first obtained by Fox News Digital, the lawmakers — led by Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and joined by House Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and 26 other lawmakers including three senators — argued that the president's use of the 1906 Antiquities Act is an example of federal overreach and violates the U.S. Constitution. The lawmakers specifically asked the high court to hear both American Forest Resource Council v. United States of America and Murphy Company v. Biden, two cases challenging the expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southwest Oregon. Plaintiffs have argued that the monument expansion was both illegal and caused significant economic damage, particularly to the timber industry. "We urge the Supreme Court to hear these cases and send a clear message that the President cannot simply bypass Congress and rewrite our nation's land laws with the stroke of a pen," Bentz said in a statement. "This is about upholding the Constitution, protecting our rural communities, and ensuring responsible management of our public lands." The Antiquities Act, designed as a federal conservation tool, grants the president broad authority to establish national monuments on existing federal lands. Since taking office in 2021, Biden has established five such monuments in Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Mississippi and Arizona, which have faced opposition from industry, lawmakers and garnered legal challenges. Invoking the Antiquities Act and establishing a national monument effectively blocks the designated lands f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2023/12/two-more-buchanan-bills-signed-into-law | Two More Buchanan Bills Signed Into Law! | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that two of his proposals included in the final version of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), have been signed into law. This marks Buchanan’s 31st and 32nd legislative initiatives signed into law since he first came to Congress in 2007. Buchanan has had four initiatives signed by President Bush, six by President Obama and 13 by President Trump. He has also seen nine legislative proposals signed into law by President Biden so far. “These two proposals are going to address the well-being and safety of our active-duty service members and their families,” said Congressman Buchanan. “I’m extremely pleased to see these provisions signed into law and am committed to securing more wins for our country and our community in Southwest Florida.” The two Buchanan provisions include: An amendment to examine the benefits and feasibility of utilizing black box data recorders in tactical military vehicles to prevent future accidents. The Rachael Booth Act (H.R. 975), which aims to fix a gap in current law that prevents some individuals who suffer domestic abuse at the hands of a service member from receiving much-needed financial assistance. Buchanan’s first provision will evaluate if equipping tactical vehicles with black box data recorders could prevent future military training accidents, previously introduced as the DRIVE SAFE Act (H.R. 4399). Buchanan has been a leading advocate in Congress for reforming current military training procedures and improving emergency response capabilities in Congress after his constituent, Army Specialist Panipinto, died when the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle he was driving overturned during a road test in 2019 in South Korea. Numerous safety and training failures contributed to SPC Panipinto’s death, including malfunctions of the vehicle’s communication systems, defective or broken equipment, a lack of medical services on base and significant delays in medical response to the scene of the accident. "There just isn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-ciscomanis-urging-va-adds-outstation-sierra-vista | Following Ciscomani’s Urging, VA Adds Outstation in Sierra Vista | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following pressure from U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is opening of a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The announcement of the new location comes after the Vet Center Community Access Point in Cochise County closed in May. In July, Congressman Ciscomani wrote a letter to the VA demanding answers on the closure and pressing the agency for a timeline for the opening of a new location. The shuttering of the access point left the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away, creating an immense burden for the 18,000 veterans that call Cochise County home. “I am pleased to see the VA take concrete steps to open a new location in Cochise County,” said Congressman Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “Our veterans already face onerous red tape when receiving the benefits they deserve, and we must do all we can to eliminate those burdens. Whether it’s reducing wait times, finding more convenient locations, or expanding access to care, I will always strive to find ways to better serve our veterans.” “The closure of the Vet Center in May left veterans in Cochise County without convenient, accessible care,” said Army veteran Jane Strain. “Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Ciscomani, the VA recognized the need for a location in Sierra Vista. As a result, our veteran community will once again be able to receive the care they need in an expedient and localized manner.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/12/22/media-press-releases-crane-announces-winner-2023-congressional-app-challenge/ | Crane Announces Winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced Skanda “Jai” McCabe as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Jai is currently a 9th Grader at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ. He built his first gaming computer when he was 11 and is very passionate about coding, programing, and hardware development. He plans on using utilizing his gifts to become a computer engineer. “It is inspiring to know young individuals like Jai have a passion for coding, programing, and hardware development,” said Rep. Crane. “His skills and talent will surely help our nation in the future, as we endeavor to preserve America’s security and prosperity by advancing transformative science and technology.” Jai’s app, Notes2, is an innovative and efficient text editing platform that offers users visually dynamic interfaces. The Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially since the program’s inception. Most students who win this challenge are just learning how to code a fully functioning app from start to finish. As the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, Jai will receive the following: Recognition: Rep. Eli Crane and the Congressional App Challenge community will officially recognize the achievement. The winning app will be: Displayed in the US Capitol Building for one year Featured on House.gov for one year Featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us Certificate of Achievement: A formal certificate acknowledging the victory in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge will be presented by the office of Rep. Eli Crane. #HouseofCode: The winner will be invited to attend #HouseofCode, located at the US Capitol Building, and will take place in April 2024. ARTS Act Copyright Waiver: The winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is entitled to have their registration fees waived if they elect to copyright their creation. To learn more about the Congressional App… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://crenshaw.house.gov/2023/12/crenshaw-s-psychedelic-research-provision-signed-into-law | Crenshaw's Psychedelic Research Provision Signed into Law | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TX | Dan Crenshaw | C001120 | crenshaw.house.gov | crenshaw | https://crenshaw.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Legislation led by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to research the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in active-duty servicemembers was signed into law as part of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Originally introduced as H.R. 3684, this provision is focused on ending the suicide epidemic plaguing our active-duty and veteran populations. “I’ve led this two years in a row in the House, and now finally got it into the final bill with the Senate,” said Crenshaw. “I’m thrilled. This will save lives and potentially revolutionize the way we treat all types of PTSD.” “The inclusion of psychedelic research in the NDAA marks a pivotal turn in our journey to revolutionize mental health care for our military,” said Amber Capone, CEO and co-founder of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS). “The unwavering support and dedication of our community, combined with the collaborative efforts of policymakers like Rep. Crenshaw, have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. This is more than a legislative success; it's a beacon of hope, promising innovative and effective treatments for those who have selflessly served our nation.” “This legislation is a historic accomplishment for our Country, our servicemembers, and for science. This achievement, coupled with the recent actions of the VA, have shown psychedelic-assisted therapies are moving from theoretical ideas to tangible therapeutic treatments,” said former Congresswoman Mimi Walters, chair of the patient advocacy group, Apollo Pact. “This will give our active-duty service men and women more options to heal. I commend Reps. Crenshaw & Luttrell on their leadership to bring innovative solutions to the forefront.” Background Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Representative Morgan Luttrell co-led the legislation and offered it as an amendment to this year’s NDAA. Under Crenshaw’s bill, the Secretary of Defense is directed to establish a clinical trial grant program for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-provisions-signed-law | Johnson Provisions Signed into Law | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | SD | Dusty Johnson | J000301 | dustyjohnson.house.gov | dustyjohnson | https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) were signed into law. The provisions would create a congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) organization and ban the use of LOGINK, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) state-controlled shipping platform, at U.S. ports. “Securing these provisions will protect our imports and exports from the CCP’s spying eyes and ensure our Native American veterans get long-overdue recognition they deserve,” said Johnson. “After years of hard work and team effort, I’m glad to see more success for South Dakota.” “Signing the NDAA into law is important for our country in so many ways and strengthens our military. This bill includes a provision the NAIV has been working on for many years: a provision to grant NAIV a federal charter. On behalf of all of our Native veterans, I want to thank Congressman Dusty Johnson and all the supporters of this section that means so much to the Native men and women who have honorably served for more than 200 years,” said Don Loudner, National Commander, National American Indian Veterans. LOGINK Background: LOGINK is used at more than 20 ports worldwide and stores unrivaled data and visibility into global shipping container flows. It’s estimated the CCP and its state-controlled shipping platform have contact with at least half of the global shipping container flows. If LOGINK gained access to U.S. carriers and ports, the CCP would be at an extreme competitive advantage, allowing them to underbid foreign competitors and further increase dependency on Chinese markets. In March, Johnson introduced legislation to ban LOGINK. Read the full amendment text here. National American Indian Veterans Congressional Charter Background: Congress grants charters to recognize patriotic and national organizations that operate solely for charitable, literary, educational, scientific or civil improvement purposes. Headquartered in South Dakota o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/my-weekly-column-supporting-our-police-officers-and-their-k9-partners | My Weekly Column: Supporting our police officers and their K9 partners | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Randy Feenstra | F000446 | feenstra.house.gov | feenstra | https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Our police and law enforcement officers make incredible sacrifices to protect our families and communities and undertake many responsibilities outside of the public eye. That includes caring for police K9s – which assist officers in seizing drugs, tracking missing people, and detaining criminals – during their service and after their retirement. These police K9s are vital partners in ensuring public safety and spearheading the fight against crime and the fentanyl epidemic. In my conversations with police and sheriffs across the 4th Congressional District on my 36 County Tour, I have learned that officers themselves often cover the expenses of routine veterinary visits and assume other costs. According to some estimates, approximately 40% of the lifetime veterinary expenses for police dogs occur in the last two years of their lives, meaning the handler could expect $5,000 or more in veterinary bills in the final years of a police dog’s life. That’s wrong and requires real solutions. At a time when our police forces are still struggling to hire new officers and our law enforcement officers already have enough on their plates, they shouldn’t be expected to spend their hard-earned paychecks on routine police dog care and checkups. That’s why I introduced legislation – the Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act – to help our police cover the costs of maintaining K9s in their departments and ensure that police dogs receive the quality care and treatment that they deserve after a lifetime of service. More specifically, this initiative would establish a $5,000,000 authorization for a grant program within the U.S. Department of Justice to financially assist law enforcement officers with expenses incurred by active and retired K9s. The U.S. Attorney General would then award grants to eligible nonprofits that assist owners of former law enforcement K9s with costs associated with veterinary care, medication, or other medical expenses.Any grant recipient would further be required to deliver a detailed annual report to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-slams-bidens-border-mismanagement | Congressman Flood Slams Biden’s Border Mismanagement | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NE | Mike Flood | F000474 | flood.house.gov | flood | https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement regarding the reopening of rail crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border. “Closing rail crossings only to reopen them days later under pressure is just the latest example of Secretary Mayorkas’ mismanagement of border policy. I’m glad he reopened the crossings, however, they never should have been shut in the first place. This decision only added chaos and needless complexity to an already busy holiday season. President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas need to put their focus on getting control of our border and building the wall instead of shutting down transportation that’s critical to our economy.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-christmas-statement-0 | Congressman Flood’s Christmas Statement | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NE | Mike Flood | F000474 | flood.house.gov | flood | https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a recorded statement ahead of Christmas, which is observed December 25, 2023. Video of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the speech is below. Friends and fellow Nebraskans, as we enter this season, I want to take a moment to briefly reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. More than two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ was born, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. His birth was announced to shepherds. It was a humble beginning for the Savior of the world – an unexpected one that shattered the expectation of some that the Messiah would be a politically powerful figure. Two millennia later, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus continues to offer hope, grace, and salvation. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Christmas, let’s give thanks for what we’ve received this year. We are richly blessed with a country in which we are free to live, work, and raise a family. If you’re traveling throughout the holidays, please be sure to watch the weather closely, buckle up, and have fun celebrating! | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-extension-comment-period-natural-asset-companies | Hageman Statement on Extension of Comment Period for Natural Asset Companies | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of the public comment period for Natural Asset Companies (NACs) and provided additional information on these proposed NACs. In response to this extension, Rep. Harriet Hageman stated “The SEC tried to quickly sneak NACs past Congress and the American public. Thirty-one members of the House of Representatives joined me in a letter demanding a longer public comment period than the ridiculous 21 days originally provided. I am happy to report that today the SEC quietly published an order extending the deadline for comments on the proposed NAC rule. The order issued by the SEC sets forth additional information and addresses concerns regarding how NACs would operate and areas of inquiry. A link to the SEC’s order can be found here - I encourage all of you to weigh in on this potentially devastating effort to securitize our national heritage lands and private property rights! | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-washington-examiner-china-capitalizing-hamas-terrorist-attacks | Hinson in the Washington Examiner: China is capitalizing on Hamas terrorist attacks | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Ashley Hinson | H001091 | hinson.house.gov | hinson | https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Ashley Hinson The Washington Examiner December 22, 2023 Last year, I visited Israel with a bipartisan group of lawmakers. I met wonderful Israelis, including at Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which was savaged by Hamas on Oct. 7, and was struck by how they lived under constant fear of attack each day. That constant dread became reality earlier this year, when Hamas launched its brutal terrorist attacks against Israel. Following the horrific attacks on innocent Israeli citizens at the hands of Hamas terrorists, freedom-loving countries and moral people everywhere rightly condemned Hamas and shared their support for Israel. However, communist China did not let this crisis go to waste. The Chinese Communist Party capitalized on the death and destruction to prop up Hamas terrorists, gain favor from Iran and its proxies, and sow division within the United States. In its first statement following the strikes, China urged both sides to “exercise restraint” and “remain calm” without so much as mentioning the innocent Israelis who were brutalized and murdered by Hamas terrorists. This did not come as a shock, given the CCP’s genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. China’s conciliatory tone toward Hamas is part of its larger strategy to displace and undermine American global leadership, particularly in the developing world. China’s growing engagement in the Middle East has been calculated. From its predatory lending practices in African countries struggling with jihadi insurgents and armed militias to building significant trade relationships with anti-democratic dictators, the CCP has long been working to tip the global geopolitical scales in its favor. Most concerning is the rising friendship between China and Iran, and both have a vested interest in seeing America’s foreign policy objectives fail. In true "the enemy of my enemy is my friend” fashion, China and Iran’s relationship capitalizes on their shared anti-Western ideologies. China is the No. 1 buyer of Iranian oil, meaning Iran gets to sell its oil and avoid U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-send-letter-biden-impact-recent-houthi-attacks-global-trade | Miller, Colleagues Send Letter to Biden on the Impact of Recent Houthi Attacks on Global Trade | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WV | Carol D. Miller | M001205 | miller.house.gov | miller | https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to neutralize recent threats and attacks from an Iranian-backed militia, known as the Houthis, on trade cargo ships in the Red Sea near Yemen. The letter also urges the Biden Administration to work with our international partners to secure our trade lanes. These attacks have caused many major trade companies to redirect their cargo shipments which delays arrivals and increases costs for consumers. Click HERE for the full letter. Joining Congresswoman Miller in sending the letter are Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Randy Weber (R-TX), Cory Mills (R-FL), Mike Carey (R-OH), Nick LaLota (R-NY), August Pfluger (R-TX), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY). On the attacks by Houthi’s on the global trade market in the Red Sea: While the world remains stunned by the senseless violence committed by Iran-backed militias in Israel, Iran has stepped up their international attacks by having the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia group in Yemen, send shockwaves through the global trade market by attacking global shipping in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal and Red Sea provide passage to about 12% of the world’s seaborne oil and 8% of its liquefied natural gas. As much as 8.2 million barrels per day of crude oil and oil products traversed the Red Sea from January to November of 2023 and 20% of all shipping containers globally rely on safe passage through it. The route through the Suez Canal is also the most direct route used to ship goods between Europe and Asia. On the impact of Houthi’s attacks on the global supply chain and rising shipment times and costs: These attacks have forced trade giants, such as BP and Maersk, to suspend passage through the Suez Canal and opt to direct their ships around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, a substantially longer and more expensive journey. Experts have estimated that traveling from Asia to Northern Europe around … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-attends-cop28-and-advocates-iowa-farmers | Miller-Meeks Attends COP28 and Advocates for Iowa Farmers | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Mariannette Miller-Meeks | M001215 | millermeeks.house.gov | millermeeks | https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) joined the bipartisan Energy and Commerce delegation to COP28 to advocate for Iowa and agriculture issues. This historic, bipartisan Congressional delegation (CODEL) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates was led by Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Kelly Armstrong (R-ND). “We have a story to tell, and I was honored to represent our district and our agricultural priorities at COP28,”said Miller-Meeks. “At COP, I had the opportunity to speak at the U.S. Pavilion to discuss how Iowa farmers help fuel the world with lower carbon, cleaner emissions liquid fuels. In Iowa, we are taking advantage of the geographic composition and natural attributes of our state to support the entire gamut of renewables, from wind to solar to ethanol, biodiesel, biomass, manure, and compressed renewable natural gas and hydropower. I was also able to mention how our farmers across Iowa and the United States are the backbone of this country and our economy. I highlighted how Iowa is a leading producer of soybeans, corn, pork, and eggs in the United States, even while reducing fertilizer and pesticide use with adoption of sustainable regenerative Ag practices. I am excited to continue to tell the story about how we are a role model creating energy systems to reduce emissions to secure a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come. Click here for the top photos from the historic, bipartisan Congressional delegation. Click here to read Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ column on COP28 featured in the Iowa Torch. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://nunn.house.gov/2023/12/22/nunn-leads-iowa-delegation-letter-calling-biden-mayorkas-stop-saddling-iowas-0/ | Nunn Leads Iowa Delegation in Letter Calling for Biden, Mayorkas to Stop Saddling Iowa’s Farmers with Results of Failed Border Policies | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Zachary Nunn | N000193 | nunn.house.gov | nunn | https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/ | scraper | DES MOINES — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) led the Iowa congressional delegation in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to secure the border in response to a decision to suspend major rail crossings on the southern border. These rail crossings are critically important for transporting Iowa’s agricultural products, which support roughly one million U.S. jobs and 31 percent of American farm income. “Let us be clear: this punitive move to harm America’s farmers will exacerbate the pain already felt by families across the country because of the border crisis you caused,” said the legislators. “We, therefore, urge you to establish operational control of these passes to reopen the flow of legal goods as quickly as possible.” On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed rail crossings between Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. More than one third of the nation’s business with Mexico is exchanged between Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. For every day the railways are closed, 60 trains sit idle and 4,500 Union Pacific rail cars face delay, contributing to the embargo of grain and other goods. Since the beginning of the Biden Administration, more than 6.4 million illegal immigrants have poured over the southern border and into our country. Failed policies have allowed a flood of illegal immigrants to enter our country, creating a national security and humanitarian crisis. Taxpayers are funding assistance, transportation and other services for those illegally entering our country. Cartels are exploiting the open border to traffic vulnerable people and illicit drugs that impact communities across the country. Text of the letter can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://nunn.house.gov/2023/12/22/nunn-leads-letter-urging-year-round-e15-sales/ | Nunn Leads Letter Urging for Year-Round E15 Sales | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Zachary Nunn | N000193 | nunn.house.gov | nunn | https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/ | scraper | DES MOINES — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today led the Iowa Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in a letter urging President Joe Biden to allow for the expanded, year-round sale of E15. “Iowa leads the nation in the production of biofuels thanks to our hardworking farmers and biofuel producers,” said the representatives in the letter. “Any delays in securing permanent, year-round E15 sales punishes Americans and farmers who have already faced record inflation, fuel prices, and market uncertainty as a result of your Administration’s economic policies.” Nearly every other row of corn grown in Iowa is used to create biofuels. Each day, our farmers provide access to homegrown fuel across the nation and the world. The biofuels industry supports countless jobs, reduces prices at the pump, and provides billions of dollars in exports. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-supports-amicus-brief-concerning-antiquities-act-relation-primnm | Amata Supports Amicus Brief Concerning Antiquities Act in Relation to PRIMNM | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R000600 | radewagen.house.gov | radewagen | https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata on Thursday filed a letter in support of the amici brief (here) in the Supreme Court concerning abusive use of the Antiquities Act, which has been used to create and expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM). “The PRIMNM was over the size of California when first created, then expanded to four times that, and now proposals exist to make it as large an area as the United States,” said Congresswoman Amata. “It is just abusive to take away an area of waters the size of our country and potentially remove all our fishing rights in this immense area. I encouraged the Court along with my 28 congressional colleagues to oppose expansion and curb such abuses.” Congresswoman Amata’s letter to the Supreme Court of the United States supports a Congressional Amici Curiae Brief filed in the matters of American Forest Resource Council v. the United States of America and Murphy Company v. Biden. Congresswoman Amata’s letter states: “As Congresswoman of American Samoa and a Congressional Western Caucus Member and Vice Chair whose jurisdiction has been impacted by the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument creation and expansion I join my 28 Congressional colleagues in support of the Amici Brief related to Antiquities Act abuses.” She continues, “An Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court supporting the limiting of presidential authority under the Antiquities Act was filed in support of the petitions for writ of certiorari urging the Supreme Court to review American Forest Resource Council v. the United States of America and Murphy Company v. Biden. The brief is linked herein… Thank you.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-welcomes-98418-ascjpa-grant-doj | Amata Welcomes $98,418 ASCJPA Grant from DOJ | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R000600 | radewagen.house.gov | radewagen | https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming this week’s notice of a grant of $98,418 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency for efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency. “Congratulations to CJPA Director Mariana Timu-Faiai along with her team for the work these federal funds support on behalf of our youth and their successful application efforts,” said Congresswoman Amata. The grant description states, “American Samoa is a family-oriented territory. It is the goal of the government to empower the cultural values of aiga-family to counsel, guide, and protect the younger generation. The foundation of programs under the Title II Formula Grant in American Samoa focuses on keeping juveniles out of the system and promoting positive youth development through activities such as sports that the youth enjoy. The Designated State Agency ensures that procedures and protocols within the American Samoa Juvenile Justice System comply with the core requirements of the Title II Act as documented and reported in the territorial Compliance Monitoring Manual. The goals of the local government align with the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention mission to treat children as children.” Congress funded the DOJ in 2023 through the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, followed by short-term government funding extensions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/merry-christmas-amata-1 | Merry Christmas from Amata | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R000600 | radewagen.house.gov | radewagen | https://radewagen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released a message in celebration of Christmas. Image White House Christmas ball 2023 with President and First Lady Biden, Congresswoman Amata and her son in law Aleksi Aleksiev “Have a merry Christmas! ‘A merry heart does good like a medicine,’ (Proverbs 17:22). Once again, this December has been a busy stretch in Washington as Congress continues the rest of the appropriations work for 2024,” said Congresswoman Amata. “It was great news that on December 14th, we completed final passage of the NDAA, authorizing a well-deserved 5.2 percent pay raise for our men and women in the military. To each of our Toa o Samoa, and our military families, thank you! We’ll be thinking of those of you stationed away from home during the holidays.” “This season is a celebration of joy, peace, and hope, but most of all, the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ,” she continued. “‘A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed,’ (Proverbs 11:25 NIV). May we remember charity, and take special joy in our families, friends, and many blessings this year. God bless American Samoa, the United States, and all our homes this Christmas.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-election-integrity-legislation-signed-into-law | Steil Election Integrity Legislation Signed into Law | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WI | Bryan Steil | S001213 | steil.house.gov | steil | https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following his legislation to extend the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Administrative Fine Program being signed into law. The law extends the program for certain reporting violations for an additional 10 years and ensures the FEC enforcement operations continue to run smoothly. "In 2023, a year of divided government, only 27 bills the House passed were signed into law. I’m proud that my common-sense election integrity bill was one of them,” said Steil. “This law ensures the FEC is well equipped to provide more transparency for the American people. Not only does this law accomplish the immediate goal of efficient campaign finance regulation, but it also aligns with the broader objectives of the American Confidence in Elections Act. I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen Americans' confidence in our elections." Background: The Federal Election Commission, commonly referred to as the FEC, enforces federal law that requires political committees to file reports of receipts and disbursements by a certain date. Under the Administrative Fine Program, the FEC can swiftly resolve infractions related to late-filed or unfiled reports, ensuring transparency and accountability. That Administrative Fine Program was set to expire on December 31, 2023. Steil’s law extended the program for an additional 10 years, ensuring the FEC can expeditiously assess and enforce fines against campaign committees for their late-filed or unfiled reports. Before the inception of the Administrative Fine Program, an average of 21 percent of campaign finance reports were filed late. Now, late filed reports are below 10 percent, and the agency has assessed over $9 million in fines. This legislation was sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and Sen. Deb Fisher (R-NE), Ranking Member of that committee, and passed the Senate by voice vote. The Committee on House Administration reported out by… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/u-s-rep-greg-steube-announces-pine-view-students-win-2023-congressional-app-challenge/ | U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Pine View Students Win 2023 Congressional App Challenge | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | W. Gregory Steube | S001214 | steube.house.gov | steube | https://steube.house.gov/category/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Pine View Students Win 2023 Congressional App Challenge The Team’s SmartVolly App is a “Smart Fire Extinguisher Protecting Your Home 24/7” Left to Right: AP Statistics Teacher and Entrepreneur Club Sponsor Dr. Mark Mattia, Kuentsen Dorji, Henry Zhou, Marlowe Meredith, Pine View Principal Dr. Stephen P. Covert | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cruz-demands-answers-about-temporarily-shuttered-international-railway-crossings-in-texas-diverted-cbp-resources-to-process-illegal-aliens | Cruz Demands Answers About Temporarily Shuttered International Railway Crossings in Texas, Diverted CBP Resources to Process Illegal Aliens | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, demanding answers about U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to temporarily close two international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, and divert CBP resources to help process illegal aliens, who are unlawfully entering the U.S. in record numbers. Sen. Cruz asked for answers about who made these decisions, what led to the decisions, and how CBP plans to prevent this from happening again. Closing these international railway crossings delayed hundreds of thousands of tons of consumer and agriculture goods from traveling between the U.S. and Mexico. This is the second time since September that DHS has closed an international bridge in response to uncontrolled numbers of illegal aliens. In the letter, Sen. Cruz wrote,“…by shutting down legal border crossings to accommodate the surge of illegal aliens flooding the border at Eagle Pass, you have created a national security threat of the highest degree. You are also signaling to the world that the United States government—and certainly your Department—will put the interests of foreign citizens over the needs of American people and businesses. Furthermore, by ceding operational control of our southern border to criminal cartels that are ferrying terrorists, drugs, and dangerous criminals, you have effectively turned Border Patrol into a travel agency rather than a law enforcement organization. It goes without saying that this is an outrage and a total breakdown of law-and-order.” Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-continues-push-for-federal-re-approval-of-the-ambler-access-project | Alaska Delegation Continues Push for Federal Re-Approval of the Ambler Access Project | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=15 | scraper | Anchorage, Alaska— U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) today sent a letter to Secretary Deb Haaland expressing their disappointment and frustration with the Department of the Interior’s (Department) politicization and continued delay of the Ambler Access Project (AAP), which is needed to facilitate road access to the world-class Ambler Mining District in northwest Alaska. The delegation’s letter coincides with the closure of the public comment period for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the AAP, which was necessitated by the Department’s decision last year to seek a voluntary court remand of the permits issued to the project. Despite claiming its supplemental analysis would be complete this year, the Department is already months behind schedule. “Both Alaska and the nation need the jobs, revenues, and minerals that the AAP would facilitate access to. ANILCA mandates this project’s approval, and BLM’s extensive analysis indicates that it can be responsibly constructed with reasonable protections. Approving the AAP would deliver significant economic and security benefits for Alaska and the U.S. Rejecting the AAP, or approving it in a non-viable manner, would cost us those benefits, prolong our deep dependence on foreign minerals, and magnify the vulnerabilities and atrocities associated with it.” In their letter, the delegation explained how Congress intended the AAP to receive expeditious approval: “Instead of lifting [Public Land Orders], however, BLM has left them in place. Instead of the one- to two-year process envisioned and required by ANILCA, the AAP is now in its eighth year of federal permitting. Instead of the analysis prescribed by ANILCA, BLM remains involved and is now voluntarily in the midst of an SEIS. Further, despite your testimony earlier this year…assuring Congress that the SEIS was on track, and the schedule the Interior Department provided to the courts… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-closure-of-loophole-in-russia-seafood-ban | Murkowski Welcomes Closure of Loophole in Russia Seafood Ban | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=15 | scraper | Anchorage, Alaska – Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed a new Executive Order, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance and determinations, clarifying and affirming the U.S. prohibition on Russian-origin seafood imports regardless of where processing occurs. “In the midst of a truly difficult time for Alaska’s fishermen, these are stabilizing steps that will help end Russia’s evasion of sanctions and China’s dumping of overharvested Russian fish onto American markets. That, in turn, will help seafood prices recover, restore balance and basic fairness to markets, and cut off a key source of funding for Putin’s catastrophic war in Ukraine, all at the same time,” Murkowski said. “I want to commend the relentless and dogged advocacy of Senator Dan Sullivan and other Alaskans who have led on this charge to protect Alaska’s fishing industry, and thank the Biden administration for coming around and seeing the wisdom in addressing Russia’s malign behavior.” Russia has maintained a one-sided ban on U.S. seafood imports since 2014. Following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia began to flood the international market with underpriced seafood to help fund its bloody war against an innocent nation. In response, President Biden issued Executive Order 14068 in March 2022, blocking the import of Russia seafood. Russia, however, has largely bypassed those sanctions by reprocessing its seafood harvest in China, making it a product of China for the purposes of U.S. country-of-origin labeling. China then exports those stocks to the United States, undermining the sanctions regime, domestic markets, and the hardworking Alaskan fishermen who sustainably harvest seafood. The Executive Order signed today amends EO 14068 to clarify that Russian-origin seafood import are banned even when that seafood is processed in another country. The Executive Order can be read here. More information about Treasury’s guidance and determinations is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-rand-paul-releases-2023-festivus-report-on-government-waste/ | Dr. Rand Paul Releases 2023 ‘Festivus’ Report on Government Waste | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | paul | https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2023 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 Dr. Rand Paul Releases 2023 ‘Festivus’ Report on Government Waste WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released his 2023 “Festivus” Report, totaling ~$900,000,000,000 in government waste. This marks Dr. Paul’s ninth edition of the Festivus Report as he continues working to alert the American people to how their federal government uses their hard-earned money. Some of the highlights include the National Institutes of Health spending a portion of a $2.7 million grant to study Russian cats walking on a treadmill and Barbies used as proof of ID for receiving COVID Paycheck Protection Program funds. The Department of Defense ruined over $169 million worth of military equipment by leaving it outside, the United States Agency for International Development spent $6 million to promote tourism in Egypt, and the Small Business Administration gave ‘struggling’ music artists like Post Malone, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne over $200 million. You can find Dr. Paul’s 2023 Festivus Report HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/sen-johnson-for-the-washington-examiner-rushed-secret-negotiations-are-not-the-way-to-address-the-border-crisis | Sen. Johnson for the Washington Examiner: Rushed, Secret Negotiations are Not the Way to Address the Border Crisis | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), where he emphasized that rushed and secret backroom negotiations by Senate leadership with President Biden are not the way to address the Democrat-caused crisis at the southern border. The senator stated that this effort should be about actually securing the border — not broader immigration reform. The full op-ed can be found here and excerpts are below. “Over the weekend, I joined 14 Republican Senate colleagues in releasing a letter calling for a meeting of the Senate Republican Conference to discuss the negotiations with the White House and Senate Democrats regarding securing our border. The letter appears to have succeeded in letting Senate leadership know that a large group of senators does not want to be jammed with legislation addressing the catastrophe at our border without a thorough review by us and the public. … “The crisis at the southwest border is unlike anything we’ve experienced in history. The massive flood of illegal migration is an order of magnitude larger than the ‘humanitarian crisis’ former President Barack Obama sparked when he abused prosecutorial discretion and granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in 2012. In 2019, Obama’s Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, stated that 1,000 apprehensions per day ‘overwhelm[ed] the system.’ We recently experienced more than 14,000 encounters in a single day, and it has become common for encounters to exceed 10,000 per day. … “Unfortunately, Biden and his Democratic allies in Congress want an open border. Biden came into office with the border largely secured and then immediately reversed all the policies that had successfully stemmed the flow of illegal immigrants. The fact that Biden and congressional Democrats are the root cause of the crisis is a major problem in conducting good-faith negotiations with them. “Indeed, because Biden has not faithfully executed existing law,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-2023-year-in-review/ | Senator Scott 2023 Year in Review | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released his 2023 year in review, highlighting his work on behalf of the people of South Carolina and efforts to advance his Opportunity Agenda across the country. This year, Senator Scott introduced 24 bills, 4 resolutions and 10 amendments. 8 pieces of his legislation were partially or fully enacted this year. South Carolina The Senator and his team assisted 7,320 South Carolinians with casework requests, an 80% increase compared to 2022. Strengthening a direct line of communication with constituents remained a priority for the Senator and allowed him to send over 82,000 letters to South Carolinians in 2023. Through the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Senator championed several legislative accomplishments for South Carolina, such as: $66 million in funding to complete new barracks at Fort Jackson; $20 million in funding for the Aiken County National Guard Readiness Center; $4.37 million in funding to complete the National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston; $7.9 million in funding for an automated multipurpose machine gun range at the McCrady Training Center in Columbia, South Carolina; and $2.7 billion in funding to support the Savannah River Site, including $1 billion for plutonium modernization activities and $1.6 billion for operations and maintenance. American Energy Reaffirming his commitment to American energy dominance and independence, Senator Scott championed the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from China Act, which would strengthen our energy security by prohibiting the sale of American crude oil from the SPR to any company under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) control and bar the exportation of SPR crude oil to China. Senator Scott also championed the Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe (ESCAPE) Act to weaken Russia’s ability to influence our European allies by promoting energy independence. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senator Sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-joins-resolution-to-condemn-iranian-military-proxy-attacks-on-u-s-troops/ | Senator Scott Joins Resolution to Condemn Iranian Military Proxy Attacks on U.S. Troops | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 10 of their bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the increasing attacks by Iranian military proxies against U.S. armed forces in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks. “We cannot stay silent while American troops and our allies are under attack from Iranian-backed terrorists,” said Senator Scott. “Without a clear and cohesive strategy to counter Iranian aggression, the Biden administration continues to place American service members and our Israeli allies at risk. Substantive action is needed to deter Iran and its proxies.” “Attacks on American troops are reprehensible, and Iranian support for these attacks has rightfully earned a swift and forceful response from the Biden administration,” said Senator Coons. “I join Senator Cruz in introducing this resolution to condemn these attacks, increase pressure on Iran to cease its support for violent militia groups, and support efforts to deter Iranian-backed militia attacks on U.S. troops and the international community. I also commend the resiliency and bravery of American service members across the Middle East and hope this resolution makes clear Congress’ support for U.S. Central Command’s mission of countering terrorism and maintaining stability across the region.” “The Iranian regime is attacking Americans, our allies, and our interests across the Middle East,” said Senator Cruz. “They are not only launching attacks and massacres against our Israeli and Arab allies, but their Houthi proxies are now trying to shut down freedom of navigation that is vital to the American and global economies. It is clear that they are not deterred, and it is long past time for the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to deter and counter these activities. Enough is enough.” BACKGROUND American troops in the region have been targeted by I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-rips-chicago-mayor-education-board-president-for-anti-school-choice-resolution/ | Senator Scott Rips Chicago Mayor, Education Board President for Anti-School Choice Resolution | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Chicago Mayor Previously Promised Not to Close Selective Enrollment Schools WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, slammed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Board of Education President Jianan Shi for the city’s recently passed resolution that could eliminate school choice for Chicago families, strip minority and low-income students of their preferred high schools and widen the achievement gap. “On December 14th, 2023, the Chicago Board of Education approved a teachers’ union-backed resolution that seeks to eliminate selective enrollment in Chicago Public Schools in the name of promoting ‘equity’. If enacted, this plan would be devastating to the thousands of students and families who currently benefit from attending a school of their choice. Chicago’s 11 selective-enrollment high schools, which emphasize academic rigor, achievement, and excellence, enroll nearly 10,000 Black and Hispanic students. Over 7,500 of students enrolled in these schools are low-income,” Senator Scott wrote. “These schools are not just the best in Chicago – they’re some of the highest performing in the entire country. They have been a lifeline for children from low-income and minority backgrounds whose families are desperate to provide them the best education possible amidst a landscape of failing assigned schools in Chicago.” As a candidate for mayor, Johnson promised not to close the city’s selective enrollment schools. If enacted, this plan will break that promise and result in thousands of low-income students being trapped in failing schools. Read the full letter here and below: Dear Mr. Shi and Mayor Johnson: I write to express strong condemnation of the Chicago Board of Education’s recently passed resolution that could eliminate school choice for Chicago families, strip minority and low-income students of their preferred education options, and widen the achievement gap. As Chairman of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, I believe that every parent in the co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-recognizes-miller-family-and-santa-claus-house-as-alaskans-of-the-week | Sullivan Recognizes Miller Family and Santa Claus House as “Alaskans of the Week” | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized the Miller Family, longtime owners and operators of the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, on the Senate floor. The Santa Claus House, opened by Con and Nellie Miller more than 70 years ago, is a staple for tourism in Interior Alaska, and attracts thousands of guests every year from across the world to experience the magic of Christmas in the real North Pole. For decades, the Miller family has brought Christmas cheer all year round—all while getting involved in and giving back to the community. The Miller family and Santa Claus House were recognized as part of Sen. Sullivan’s series, “Alaskan of the Week.” Tribute to the Miller Family Madam President, I am going to end my remarks today on a high note and a very important one. It is Wednesday. I like to come down and do what we call the “Alaskan of the Week.” I can see the pages are already kind of excited, right, because, let's face it, this is the most exciting speech of the week and certainly the most interesting. So what I like to do is come down--by the way, I know the press generally likes it because it is normally a signal that it is the end of the week. Everybody is going home. This is usually the last speech of the week. I think this might be the last speech of the year this year. What we do with the Alaskan of the Week, we talk a little bit about what is going on in Alaska--I will get to that--and then I like to highlight someone who is doing something great for my State. It might be, you know, someone local. Our first Alaskan of the Week, I think, was a librarian who had been a librarian for 40 years--amazing woman--and then we have superstar world athletes, gold medalists in swimming, and things like that. So we just cover the whole gamut. Now, usually there is a poster board. I made this a very special Alaskan of the Week poster board. This might be the first time ever it has got Santa on it, and you are going to see why--a Santa-oriented speech. So, of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/us-treasury-finally-takes-action-on-russian-seafood-imports-following-2-year-sullivan-led-campaign | U.S. Treasury Finally Takes Action on Russian Seafood Imports Following 2-Year Sullivan-Led Campaign | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=16 | scraper | Determination Advances Reciprocity in U.S.-Russian Seafood Trading Relationship ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today lauded a new Executive Order and resulting U.S. Department of the Treasury determination that will finally revise current guidance that has allowed all Russian-origin seafood to bypass an earlier Executive Order banning its import into the United States. The new determination states that the current prohibition on Russian imports applies to salmon, pollock, cod and crab products harvested in waters under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation or by Russian-flagged vessels outside of Russian waters, even if this seafood has later been reprocessed and substantially transformed in another country, most frequently in Communist China and sometimes using slave labor. For nearly two years, Sen. Sullivan has been tirelessly advocating for the Treasury Department and other federal agencies to expand the current prohibition of Russian seafood into the U.S. market in dozens of meetings, advocacy and engagement with senior Biden administration officials and his congressional colleagues, and through legislation he’s authored and championed in the Senate. “Russia’s decade-long ban on nearly all American-produced seafood products has created a completely unfair, one-sided trade relationship that has significantly hurt Alaska fishermen. In spite of an Executive Order issued in March of 2022 that I strongly advocated for that sought to level the playing field and correct this injustice, Russia and Communist China—which have some of the worst labor and environmental standards in the world—have aggressively exploited a gaping loophole that has given hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Russian seafood continued access to the U.S. market,” said Sen. Sullivan. “This unfair arrangement was wrong on so many levels: Not only did it drive down seafood prices and hurt hardworking American fishermen, especially in Alaska, it has also provided substantial revenue to support Vladimir Putin’s … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-colleagues-applaud-senate-passage-of-legislation-honoring-medal-of-honor-recipients/ | Young, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | IN | Todd Young | Y000064 | www.young.senate.gov | toddyoung | https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded Senate passage of legislation he helped introduce that would designate U.S. Highway 20 – including the 156 miles in Indiana – as the “National Medal of Honor Highway.” “Our Medal of Honor recipients are some of our nation’s bravest heroes,” said Senator Young. “I am proud to support the designation of U.S. Highway 20 as the ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’ and permanently recognize and celebrate each recipient’s selfless devotion and sacrifice to our country. I look forward to this legislation passing the House of Representatives, and eventually becoming law.” The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for valor, presented by the president in Congress’ name. U.S. service members who distinguish themselves “through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive the medal. Redesignating U.S. Highway 20— the longest continuous highway in the United States— as the “National Medal of Honor Highway” would honor each state’s current and future Medal of Honor recipients and recipients from any state who travel on it. Legislatures and governors in all 12 states along U.S. Highway 20 have designated their state Medal of Honor Highways covering 100 percent of the 3,365-mile Medal of Honor Highway across America. The 12 states along U.S. Highway 20 accounts for about 62 percent of all 3,516 Medal of Honor awards presented since the Civil War. Designating U.S. Highway 20 as the “National Medal of Honor Highway” would ensure all 3,516 recipients and any future recipients from all 50 states and territories are honored. Following Indiana’s designation, INDOT placed eight commemorative signs along the route through Steuben, LaGrange, Elkhart, St. Joseph, LaPorte, Porter, and Lake counties. In addition to Senator Young, Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Joni Ernst … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-demands-answers-illegally-undisclosed-foreign-gifts-200 | Rep. Barry Moore demands answers on illegally undisclosed foreign gifts to 200 American universities | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AL | Barry Moore | M001212 | barrymoore.house.gov | barrymoore | https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore led a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding answers about why colleges across the nation failing to disclose billions from foreign donors despite those disclosures being mandated by law. Over 200 American colleges and universities illegally withheld information about $13 billion in foreign gifts, according to a report by the Network Contagion Research Institute. "We have seen a horrific rise in antisemitism on college campuses across our country since the October 7th attack on Israel," said Moore. "I believe it's no coincidence that many of the universities failing to condemn antisemitism also illegally failed to disclose large gifts from foreign countries. I call on Secretary Cardona to immediately launch an investigation into these illegally undisclosed gifts and their influence on our universities." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bean-surprises-congressional-app-challenge-winners-jacksonville | Congressman Bean Surprises Congressional App Challenge Winners from Jacksonville | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Aaron Bean | B001314 | bean.house.gov | bean | https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Jacksonville, FL—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) visited Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville to announce the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Competition (CAC). The Congressman presented the news to Victor Zhang, Arvan Thakur, Prithish Shan, and Alan Alwakeel in a surprise ceremony with school administrators, teachers, and Duval County leadership. The students created an app called “GeoBlend,” which allows users to explore various historical sites around Jacksonville and interact with the city’s various points of interest in an immersive augmented reality experience. “The Fourth District has so many innovative and talented students, and I am amazed by the ingenuity displayed in this year’s competition. Victor, Arvan, Prithish and Alan channeled their creativity using sophisticated coding software and technology,” said Congressman Bean. “Congratulations to all our applicants, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the next wave of young innovators.” Background The CAC highlights the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education giving students an opportunity to hone their coding and technology skills. Middle and high school students from the Fourth District are eligible to compete in this annual competition. This year’s winners will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building, featured online at the House of Representative’s website, and will be invited to a celebratory reception on Capitol Hill in honor of their achievement. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-minnesota-republicans-demand-answers-on-postal-delays-following-issues-in-city-of-carver | Emmer, Minnesota Republicans Demand Answers on Postal Delays Following Issues in City of Carver | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—Every member of Minnesota’s Republican congressional delegation, Representatives Brad Finstad (MN-01), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and Pete Stauber (MN-08), joined a letter led by Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) addressing the postal delays which have impacted homes and businesses across Minnesota. The letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is the delegation’s second inquiry into the United States Postal Service (USPS) service delays this year. “We have heard consistent concerns from Carver residents that their everyday mail service is delayed and unreliable. Even though our local mail carriers are working overtime, they simply can’t keep up with their routes,” Emmer said.“Sixth District residents rely on timely mail service and their mail carriers deserve to be compensated for their hard work. Postmaster General DeJoy must answer for these persistent delays across our state.” The members wrote: We are writing to you regarding the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) operation within the Minnesota-North Dakota Region. In the middle of one of the busiest seasons for mail and package delivery, we are extremely concerned about the current state of mail delivery in Minnesota. Nearly a year ago, we shared our concerns over the lack of mail delivery and delays across Minnesota that worsened during the holiday season. A month after the initial letter, we received a response stating that mail service was delayed due to staffing shortages and inclement weather, and that the USPS was working on solutions to provide Minnesotans with reliable, timely mail services. Unfortunately, we are in an identical situation a year later. Our offices have received many complaints from constituents that they are not receiving mail at a consistent rate, some going without mail for up to a week. It was recently announced by the Inspector General that four post offices in the south metro would be receiving audits and Congressman Stauber’s office was informed that the Bemidji and Blackduck post offices would receive audits as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-lead-letter-biden-administration-over-railway-service | Feenstra Helps Lead Letter to Biden Administration Over Railway Service Suspensions at Southern Border | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Randy Feenstra | F000446 | feenstra.house.gov | feenstra | https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | HULL, IOWA – This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped lead a letter – spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) – to President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Biden administration to secure the border and resume railway service routes in Eagle Pass, Texas and El Paso, Texas. “President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have failed to uphold their constitutional duty to secure our border and protect our communities. Instead of finishing the border wall, destroying the drug cartels, and deporting illegal immigrants, the Biden administration opted to close major railway crossings that facilitate trade – including the sale of Iowa agricultural products – between the United States and Mexico. This is just another attack on American farmers who are already facing WOTUS regulations, inflation, and high energy costs,” said Rep. Feenstra. “Iowa farmers and producers rely on open markets and trade certainty to sell their high-quality goods worldwide and turn a profit. Alongside the entire Iowa congressional delegation, I call on President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas to do their job, secure the border, and reopen these crucial railway crossings for the good of Iowa agriculture.” The full letter can be found HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2023/12/icymi-house-members-disappointed-in-usmca-ruling | ICYMI House Members Disappointed in USMCA Ruling | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Mike Bost (R-IL), Jim Costa (D-CA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Annie Kuster (D-NH), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) led 56 of their colleagues in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing their disappointment in the recent dispute settlement ruling on Canada’s dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) allocation measures under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The ruling raises significant questions regarding fair market access for American dairy producers and processors involved in the Canadian food and agriculture sector. “The latest USMCA panel decision is extremely disappointing and leaves America’s dairy industry at a disadvantage. But my colleagues and I will not give up. We are exploring other tools and opportunities to ensure U.S. dairy producers get fair access to Canadian export markets, and this letter encouraging the Administration to do the same is the first step of many,” said Rep. Fischbach (MN-07). “I look forward to a swift response and to working with USTR and USDA on solutions.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://gonzales.house.gov/2023/12/rep-tony-gonzales-to-congressional-leadership-failure-to-act-on-border-may-lead-to-a-point-of-no-return | Rep. Tony Gonzales to Congressional Leadership: Failure to Act on Border May Lead to a Point of No Return | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TX | Tony Gonzales | G000594 | gonzales.house.gov | gonzales | https://gonzales.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging the four corners of leadership in Congress to take emergency action to secure the border. “Our southern border is in the worst state it has ever been. As the U.S. Representative for the largest border district in Congress, I do not say that lightly. Today, I am calling on all lawmakers to take emergency action to secure our border. Failure to act may lead to a point of no return,” Congressman Tony Gonzales wrote. “In my district specifically, local communities have no further resources to continue sustaining migrants. Their limited budgets are being drained by this crisis, and they are not being reimbursed by the federal government. Local law enforcement has engaged in countless high-speed pursuits with human smugglers, some of which have led to innocent American bystanders losing their lives. We know what policies are needed to end this chaos, and we need to act on them now. There is no time to delay further on this issue.” The full letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-release-hinson-recaps-work-iowans-2023 | VIDEO RELEASE: Hinson Recaps Work for Iowans in 2023 | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Ashley Hinson | H001091 | hinson.house.gov | hinson | https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | "As 2023 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on all we have accomplished, together, for Iowans. I’ve been to all 22 counties in Iowa’s Second Congressional District at least four times this year, meeting with families, veterans, small businesses, and farmers to hear about their challenges and their successes, and learn how I can help. Transparency and accountability are at the heart of what I do, which is why I’ve held 14 in person town halls and 8 virtual town halls this year to hear directly from you. I’ve turned that feedback into action and introduced legislation like the: After Hours Child Care Act, to expand childcare services beyond 9 to 5 hours to fit real family schedules The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, to help end tragedy of stillbirth, the tragic loss of a child after 20 weeks, and ensure expecting women have access to care The EATS Act to stand up for Iowa pig farmers and overturn California’s Prop 12 bacon ban And the REAL Trucking Act, to get more Iowa truckers on the road and reduce costs across the board. I have also kept up my important work of improving quality of life for Iowa veterans, elevating the conversation around veterans’ mental health care and engaging TSA to help veterans with service dogs travel more easily. While many of my efforts in Congress are bipartisan, I have also held the Biden Administration accountable and pushed back on policies that are just plain wrong – from rejecting Biden’s student loan “cancelation” scheme, to standing firm against wasteful spending, and working to secure our Southern Border. As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’ve been dedicated to slashing reckless spending while delivering investments for our district, including a $1.5 million grant for Dubuque to help restore daily commercial air service. And, we can be honest, there was a whole lot of chaos and dysfunction in Washington in 2023, which is why I redoubled my efforts to drain the swamp through my Make Washington Work Again package, which would force … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://issa.house.gov/media/press-releases/issa-conducts-border-tour-regional-mayors | Issa Conducts Border Tour for Regional Mayors | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | CA | Darrell Issa | I000056 | issa.house.gov | issa | https://issa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Following a comprehensive tour of the San Diego region’s southern border yesterday alongside mayors and other local leaders representing San Diego and Riverside Counties, Congressman Issa (CA-48) released this statement: "I convened a tour of our southern border for the mayors of our region because it is vital that everyone at all levels of government realize what is happening there. "On his very first day in office, Joe Biden opened the nation’s borders and sent a message to the world that America’s immigration laws were essentially null and void. As a result, an estimated seven million illegals have crossed into our country, unprecedented child and human trafficking has occurred, and America is suffering the deadliest drug crisis in our history. “Biden has also betrayed our border agents by not letting them do their jobs, denying them the tools they need, and even falsely accusing them of wrongdoing. We have so many outstanding men and women in the Border Patrol, but Biden doesn’t want them to stand guard and keep out those who would violate our laws. He wants them to be Uber drivers for illegal immigrants, taking them where they want to go. "This Congress is now rising to the occasion, and Republicans are working together to hire new Border Patrol agents, enhance border enforcement technology, continue construction on border infrastructure, set our asylum laws right, and end the Biden policy of catch and release. "My thanks to Mayor DeForest, Mayor White, Mayor Schwank, and Mayor Wells for joining me on this visit and asking the right questions. This is a fight we must win." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-hosts-mobile-office-hours-every-town-district | Kean Hosts Mobile Office Hours in Every Town in District | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NJ | Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | K000398 | kean.house.gov | kean | https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Contact: Dan Scharfenberger (December 21, 2023) BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY- Today, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his constituent service team has hosted 95 Mobile Office Hours, one in every town in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Since the office opened in January 2023, Kean and his team have hosted 95 mobile office hours. “Team Kean’s Mobile Office Hours have given residents the accessibility and convenience to meet with a member of my staff face-to-face to discuss federal agency matters right in their hometown,” said Congressman Kean. “In addition to hosting 95 mobile office hours, my team has closed more than 1,500 cases and has assisted thousands of families, seniors, students, and veterans with federal agencies. I am incredibly proud of my team for their work, ensuring that every voice is heard, and every need is addressed.” New Jersey's 7th congressional district includes all of Hunterdon and Warren Counties; and parts of Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Union Counties. Team Kean is always here to help. If you or someone you know needs help with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to contact the office. You can find more information here: https://kean.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency or call (908) 547-3307. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/kelly-pa-lawmakers-blinken-marc-fogel-must-be-included-any-prisoner-swap | Kelly, Pa. Lawmakers to Blinken: Marc Fogel Must Be Included in Any Prisoner Swap | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | kelly | https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), as well as Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Susan Wild (D-PA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Summer Lee (D-PA) urged Secretary Antony Blinken to include Butler County native and Pittsburgh-area resident Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel has been detained in Russia since August 2021 and is currently serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical marijuana used to treat his severe back injury, a charge very similar to that of WNBA player Brittney Griner. In the bipartisan, bicameral letter, the lawmakers wrote: “Since Marc Fogel’s arrest, numerous members of the House and Senate from both sides of the aisle have urged the State Department to take further action, including classifying Mr. Fogel as wrongfully detained. Unfortunately, this designation process has stalled while Mr. Fogel’s health has deteriorated. As negotiations are ongoing with the Russian Federation, we respectfully request that any potential prisoner swap must include Mr. Fogel, along with Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.” Under federal law, Fogel meets at least six of the eleven established criteria to be designated as wrongfully detained by the State Department. He has yet to be classified as wrongfully detained, while Griner was designated in less than three months after her arrest. On December 8, 2022, Griner was released from Russian prison via a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.” Fogel remains in a Russian penal colony serving his sentence. Read the full letter here. BACKGROUND Marc Fogel, a Butler, Pennsylvania native, taught history courses at schools attended by children of U.S. diplomats in Colombia, Venezuela, Oman, Malaysia, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-meets-seneca-nation-council | Congressman Nick Langworthy Meets with Seneca Nation Council | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | IRVING, NY – On Wednesday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) met with the Seneca Nation Council to discuss the needs and priorities of the Seneca Nation, as well as provide legislative updates. “I’m proud to partner with the Seneca Nation Council to build a better future for the Seneca Nation and our region as a whole — this meeting was a continuation of our strong relationship,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “I’ve been a vocal advocate for the renewal of their gaming compact and ensure that the state follows through, protecting thousands of good-paying jobs. We also touched on key projects like the much-needed repairs for Prospect Street and their environmental concerns.” Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. added, “We were happy to welcome Congressman Langworthy to Seneca territory to meet with members of the Seneca Nation Council. The priority concerns and interests of the Seneca Nation extend from ensuring the sovereignty, safety and well-being of our Nation, our people, and our lands to matters that impact all of Western New York. We look forward to building on today's meeting and working with Congressman Langworthy to make sure our concerns are heard in Washington." Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-leads-letter-governor-hochul-urging-adoption-natural-gas-0 | Langworthy Leads Letter to Governor Hochul Urging Adoption of Natural Gas Infrastructure Improvements Recommended in Winter Storm Elliot Report | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) led a letter to Governor Hochul in response to the report issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) analyzing the issues related to the widespread outages during Winter Storm Elliot and recommendations to protect energy access during future winter storms. “We strongly urge you to consider the report’s recommendations to protect natural gas infrastructure, including wellheads, from extreme cold weather, after production was affected during the winter storm threatening the safety of millions of New Yorkers,”the members wrote. “The report produced by FERC and NERC confirmed what we feared about the reliability of our state’s bulk power system operations—the grid—and its endurance during an extreme weather event.” “Despite the report’s conclusion that natural gas remains a critical source of heating and power generation for New Yorkers, the policies carried out by your office and by the New York State Assembly appear to reject these realities,” the letter continued. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-visits-dunkirk-fire-department-announces-over-76000-federal-funding | Langworthy Visits Dunkirk Fire Department, Announces Over $76,000 in Federal Funding | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | DUNKIRK, NY – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) made a visit to the Dunkirk Fire Department to meet with first responders and announce an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $76,007. Congressman Langworthy was joined by Fire Chief Michael Edwards. “It’s an honor to thank our dedicated firefighters in person and tour the Dunkirk Fire Station,” said Congressman Langworthy. “I’m proud to announce this significant investment to enable the City of Dunkirk to purchase needed gear, enhancing the capabilities of our local fire department. It’s always been my priority to do what I can to ensure they have the resources they need to do their jobs safely and I look forward to our continued partnership.” The City of Dunkirk intends to use this grant to purchase 14 new radios for the fire department. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1113 | REP. MIKE LAWLER ISSUES STATEMENT ON IRELAND TAKING UNITED KINGDOM TO COURT OVER CONTROVERSIAL TROUBLES LEGACY AND RECONCILIATION ACT | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Lawler released the following statement on Ireland's decision yesterday to take the United Kingdom to the European Court of Human Rights over its controversial Legacy and Reconciliation Act. Representative Lawler led a bipartisan letter last week to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin admonishing the recent passage of the Legacy and Reconciliation Act and urging precisely the course of action taken yesterday. “A great injustice was perpetrated with the recent passage of the Legacy and Reconciliation Act and Ireland is right to take this matter to court,” said Congressman Lawler. “This Act undermines the Good Friday Agreement and neglects the frameworks agreed by Ireland and the UK in the Stormont House Agreement.” “Further, by providing amnesty for heinous crimes and shutting down historical criminal investigations, this Act is a clear violation of human rights for victims of the Troubles,” continued Congressman Lawler. “That is exactly why I urged the Irish government to strongly consider legal action against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights." “I sincerely appreciate the work of the Irish Government for vocally opposing this Act while it moved through Westminster, and I stand with them as they take this next step,” concluded Congressman Lawler. “While this time is trying for many, I will never stop standing up for the Irish people against this grave injustice. New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://luttrell.house.gov/media/press-releases/luttrell-introduces-ctpat-pilot-program-act | Luttrell Introduces CTPAT Pilot Program Act | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TX | Morgan Luttrell | L000603 | luttrell.house.gov | luttrell | https://luttrell.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), along with Congresswomen Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Rob Menendez (D-NJ), introduced the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Pilot Program Act. This legislation would pilot expanding CTPAT to include “freight forwarders” and warehouses, helping reduce disruption of international trade, strengthen border security, and reduce supply chain congestion. The Senate companion was introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) and passed with bipartisan support. “I’m proud to introduce legislation to support a much-needed pilot program that would assess the national security value of including additional trade partners in CTPAT,” said Congressman Luttrell. “This legislation would provide a path to more security at our borders, as well as enhance the security of the supply chain while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade. Strengthening our national security while boosting our supply chain is common sense legislation and I look forward to this bill passing in the House with bipartisan support.” Following 9/11, Congress created the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, a partnership between supply chain leaders and the federal government to expedite freight through the country safely and securely. However, the original legislation left out critical links in cross-border supply chains that play a key role in moving goods to the final customer. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-helps-37-immigrants-become-us-citizens-2023 | Malliotakis Helps 37 Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens in 2023 | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), today announced her office has helped 37 immigrants from 14 different countries become United States citizens in 2023. This brings her total since being elected to Congress to 112, 70 in Richmond County and 42 in Kings County. “While the Biden Administration is prioritizing those who've crossed the border illegally with their 'last in first out' policy, our office has been helping those who did everything right but have been caught in bureaucratic red tape for years, including helping 37 immigrants become American Citizens in 2023 alone. We should be rewarding those that followed the proper process, not punishing them by pushing them further down the line. As the daughter of immigrants, I'm proud to have helped these individuals and wish them continued success as they work to achieve their American Dreams." The 37 immigrants Malliotakis' office helped become citizens this year came from: Albania, Egypt, China, North Macedonia, Nigeria, Liberia, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Spain, Syria, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Pakistan and Yemen. 18 became citizens in Richmond County and 19 became citizens in Kings County. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/republicans-challenge-secs-proposal-prohibit-volume-based-exchange-transaction | Republicans Challenge SEC's Proposal to Prohibit Volume-Based Exchange Transaction Pricing | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Daniel Meuser | M001204 | meuser.house.gov | meuser | https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of Republican members of the Financial Services Committee Capital Markets Subcommittee, wrote a letter led by Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) and Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), expressing significant opposition to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent proposal to prohibit volume-based exchange transaction pricing. In a letter addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, they argue that the proposal is misguided, lacking empirical foundation, and could potentially disrupt the market ecosystem. Volume-based discounts, they argue, are integral to various sectors of the economy, promoting competition and enhancing consumer benefits. In the securities markets, these discounts play a crucial role in fostering liquidity. The letter warns that prohibiting these discounts could undermine fundamental market dynamics and display a lack of understanding of market operations at the Commission. The letter goes on, expressing concern that the SEC's initiative relies more on conjecture than concrete evidence, potentially disrupting the market without just cause. Furthermore, they caution that the proposal could lead to a less transparent market with fragmented liquidity, contradicting the SEC’s mandates. It also raises concerns about decreased competition, potentially resulting in higher costs for investors, which the SEC claims to help with this misguided proposal. The letter, co-signed by Capital Markets Subcommittee members including Reps. Pete Sessions (TX-17), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Michael Lawler (NY-17), Zach Nunn (IA-03), and Erin Houchin (IN-09), urges the SEC to reconsider this proposal. The members request a detailed response from the SEC to several pertinent questions, focusing on the empirical basis of the proposal, its potential impact on market liquidity and global competitiveness, and its implications for the existing regulatory framework. The Republican members conclude by urging the SEC to cult… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-and-chairman-smith-call-irs-commissioner-werfel-testify-ways-and | Rep. Miller and Chairman Smith Call IRS Commissioner Werfel to Testify before the Ways and Means Committee | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WV | Carol D. Miller | M001205 | miller.house.gov | miller | https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and all Ways and Means Republicans sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel calling on him to testify before the Ways and Means Committee on the Biden Administration’s failure to follow a law passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. In November, the IRS announced its decision to delay implementation of the Democrat-mandated lower 1099-K reporting threshold that was included in the American Rescue Plan Act. In its flawed guidance, the IRS also made the legally dubious decision to change the law without any authority to do so from Congress. “This Administration is hellbent on picking winners and losers in how they interpret the law. Unfortunately, the loser is always the American taxpayer," said Congresswoman Miller. “The change of the reporting 1099-K threshold from $20,000 and over 200 transactions to only $600 would have hurt over 44 million American taxpayers and the IRS’ refusal to implement the change has created more uncertainty going forward. For this reason, the reporting threshold should remain at $20,000 which protects Americans from paying redundant taxes. My bill, the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act will return the threshold to the time-tested standard and save the IRS and Americans alike from unnecessary headaches for the foreseeable future. I am looking forward to the Commissioner’s testimony before the Committee, he will have many tough questions to answer.” “The IRS should not be shielding Democrats from the consequences of their own bad lawmaking – the clear intent of which was to maximize tax revenues, even if that meant placing 90 percent of the tax burden on middle-class families and gig workers,” said Chairman Smith. “Congress alone can repeal the unpopular, unworkable 1099K reporting requirement that Democrats and President Biden rammed through on a purely partisan basis. Republicans stand ready to do just that if the President and Senate Democrats would agre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-leads-effort-to-combat-reserve-and-guard-suicide-rates | Reschenthaler Leads Effort to Combat Reserve & Guard Suicide Rates | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Guy Reschenthaler | R000610 | reschenthaler.house.gov | reschenthaler | https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, a former U.S. Navy JAG, joined Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) in introducing H.R. 6873, legislation which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include former members of the Reserves and Guard in their annual suicide report. After the 2020 report, the VA stopped including a separate statistic on suicides of former members of the Guard and Reserve, who were not federally activated. “Over 20 veterans die by suicide each day, a sad reality for our heroes who have sacrificed so much for our nation,” said Reschenthaler. “America has a duty to all those who served our country in uniform to ensure they have the same mental health resources at home that they had on the battlefield. That begins with an accurate count of these tragedies so we can work towards combatting them. I thank Reps. Van Orden and Kilmer for joining me on this important legislation.” “I worked with National Guards and Reserves in combat, and these men and women deserve the same services as active-duty personnel because veteran suicide does not discriminate on the nature of one’s military service,” said Van Orden. “All our servicemembers, regardless of what capacity they served in, deserve to have their mental health and well-being taken seriously. This includes the men and women who have served our nation through the Army Reserves, such as those here at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin’s Third District, and the National Guard. By reinstating former members of the Reserves and the Guard in the Veterans’ Affairs annual suicide report, we will have a more comprehensive understanding of veterans’ mental health and can better identify ways to combat veterans’ suicide and get them the support they need.” “If you serve this country, the federal government should have your back,” said Kilmer. “As a Co-Chair of the House Military Mental Health Task Force, I’m deeply committed to addressing the mental health challenges faced by our service me… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-pa-lawmakers-to-blinken-marc-fogel-must-be-included-in-any-prisoner-swap | Reschenthaler, PA Lawmakers to Blinken: Marc Fogel Must Be Included in Any Prisoner Swap | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Guy Reschenthaler | R000610 | reschenthaler.house.gov | reschenthaler | https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), as well as Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Susan Wild (D-PA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Summer Lee (D-PA) urged Secretary Antony Blinken to include Pittsburgh-native Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel has been detained in Russia since August 2021 and is currently serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical marijuana used to treat his severe back injury, a charge very similar to that of WNBA player Brittney Griner. In the bipartisan, bicameral letter, the lawmakers wrote: “Since Marc Fogel’s arrest, numerous members of the House and Senate from both sides of the aisle have urged the State Department to take further action, including classifying Mr. Fogel as wrongfully detained. Unfortunately, this designation process has stalled while Mr. Fogel’s health has deteriorated. As negotiations are ongoing with the Russian Federation, we respectfully request that any potential prisoner swap must include Mr. Fogel, along with Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.” Under federal law, Fogel meets at least six of the eleven established criteria to be designated as wrongfully detained by the State Department. He has yet to be classified as wrongfully detained, while Griner was designated in less than three months after her arrest. On December 8, 2022, Griner was released from Russian prison via a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.” Fogel remains in a Russian penal colony serving his sentence. Read the full letter here. Additional Reschenthaler Efforts: On June 27, 2023, Reschenthaler introduced the Marc Fogel Act, which would require the State Department to provide Congress with copies of documents and communications on why a wrongful… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-and-sen-cruz-demand-answers-texas-college-firing-teacher-who-said | Rep. Roy and Sen. Cruz demand answers from Texas college for firing a teacher who said there are only two genders | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TX | Chip Roy | R000614 | roy.house.gov | roy | https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) demanded answers from St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas for allegedly terminating a professor, Dr. Johnson Varkey, for saying that there are only two genders. The lawmakers wrote in a letter,“It is our understanding that in January 2023, your institution terminated the employment of Dr. Johnson Varkey, a longtime adjunct professor, for teaching standard human biology and reproduction principles consistent with the school-approved curriculum that he had taught for consecutively for nearly twenty years.” Dr. Varkey had consistently received exemplary reviews throughout his tenure until November 28, 2022, when reports indicate four students walked out of his class after he articulated the scientific fact that sex is a fixed characteristic determined prior to birth by X and Y chromosomes. The legislators said,“Dr. Varkey received a Notice of Discipline and Termination of Employment and Contract letter from your administration alleging that the college ‘received numerous complaints’ about his ‘religious preaching, discriminatory comments about homosexuals and transgender individuals, anti-abortion rhetoric, and misogynistic banter’ and that Dr. Varkey’s teaching ‘pushed beyond the bounds of academic freedom with [his] personal opinions that were offensive to many individuals in the classroom.’” “Regrettably, this incident is not an isolated occurrence at St. Philip’s College and the broader Alamo Colleges District. Instead, recent history reveals a pattern of targeting and penalizing educators who refuse to capitulate to the prevailing progressive narrative… Given that St. Philip’s College receives federal funding, we hope that your administration can address this matter with both swiftness and clarity.” the Texas lawmakers wrote. The letter is also signed by Representative Michael Cloud (TX-27), Lance Gooden (TX-05), and Dan Crenshaw (TX-02). Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/administracion-biden-implementa-la-ley-reclaim-de-la-congresista-salazar | Administración Biden implementa la Ley RECLAIM de la congresista Salazar | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – La Administración de Pequeños Negocios de la Administración Biden acaba de anunciar que implementará la H.R. 4667, la Ley RECLAIM, de la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), que recientemente fue aprobada por la Cámara de Representantes. La legislación exige que la Administración de Pequeños Negocios cree un plan para reclamar préstamos del Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago (PPP) no utilizados o fraudulentos emitidos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. “Cuando el Congreso aprobó mi Ley RECLAIM el mes pasado, enviamos un fuerte mensaje al presidente Biden de que necesitamos la rendición de cuentas en nuestro Gobierno”, dijo la representante Salazar. “Aplaudo a la Administración de Pequeños Negocios por implementar mi política sensata. Los propietarios de pequeños negocios de Miami dependieron de estos préstamos para mantener las puertas abiertas durante la pandemia, pero los malos actores se aprovecharon del sistema. Le debemos a los contribuyentes estadounidenses garantizar que los fraudes y estafadores devuelvan lo que robaron de nuestras comunidades”. “Aplaudo a la congresista Salazar por su trabajo en la Ley RECLAIM”, dijo el congresista Roger Williams, presidente del Comité de Pequeños Negocios de la Cámara de Representantes. “Ver a la SBA hacer lo mismo y actuar según la legislación pragmática de este Comité muestra el impacto y la eficacia de nuestro trabajo en el Congreso”. La Ley “Returning Erroneous COVID Loans Addressing Illegal and Misappropriated (RECLAIM) Taxpayer Funds” requiere que la Administración de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) establezca procesos para contabilizar los préstamos fraudulentos y no utilizados del Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago (PPP) distribuidos durante el apogeo de la pandemia de COVID-19. La Administración de Pequeños Negocios anunció su guía aquí. Esta legislación marca la sexta victoria legislativa importante durante los dos mandatos de la representante María Elvira Salazar en el Congreso. Otros proyectos de l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/biden-administration-implements-salazars-reclaim-taxpayer-funds-act | Biden Administration Implements Salazar’s RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration’s Small Business Administration just announced that it will implement H.R. 4667, Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s (R-FL) RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives. The legislation requires the Small Business Administration to create a plan to reclaim unused or fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. “When Congress passed my RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act last month, we sent a strong message to President Biden that we need accountability in our government,” said Rep. Salazar. “I applaud the Small Business Administration for implementing my common sense policy. Miami small business owners relied on these loans to keep the doors open during the pandemic – but bad actors took advantage of the system. We owe it to the American taxpayers to ensure frauds and cheats pay back what they stole from our communities.” “I applaud Congresswoman Salazar for her work on the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act,” said Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams. “Seeing the SBA follow suit and act on this Committee’s pragmatic legislation shows the impact and effectiveness of our work in Congress.” The Returning Erroneous COVID Loans Addressing Illegal and Misappropriated (RECLAIM) Taxpayer Funds Act requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish processes to account for fraudulent and unused Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans distributed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration noticed the guidance here. This legislation marks the sixth major legislative victory during Representative Salazar’s two terms in Congress. Other key bills sponsored by Rep. Salazar that were passed or implemented into law include: The COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Relief Act to provide economic relief for Floridians. Implemented by the Biden Administration in March 2021. The Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act to sanct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-reschenthaler-kilmer-lead-effort-combat-reserve-guard-suicide-rates | Van Orden, Reschenthaler, Kilmer Lead Effort to Combat Reserve & Guard Suicide Rates | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WI | Derrick Van Orden | V000135 | vanorden.house.gov | vanorden | https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, a former U.S. Navy JAG, and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) introduced H.R. 6873, legislation which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include former members of the Reserves and Guard in their annual suicide report. After the 2020 report, the VA stopped including a separate statistic on suicides of former members of the Guard and Reserve, who were not federally activated. “I worked with National Guards and Reserves in combat, and these men and women deserve the same services as active-duty personnel because veteran suicide does not discriminate on the nature of one’s military service,” said Van Orden. “All our servicemembers, regardless of what capacity they served in, deserve to have their mental health and well-being taken seriously. This includes the men and women who have served our nation through the Army Reserves, such as those here at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin’s Third District, and the National Guard. By reinstating former members of the Reserves and the Guard in the Veterans’ Affairs annual suicide report, we will have a more comprehensive understanding of veterans’ mental health and can better identify ways to combat veterans’ suicide and get them the support they need.” Quote from Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler: “Over 20 veterans die by suicide each day, a sad reality for our heroes who have sacrificed so much for our nation. America has a duty to all those who served our country in uniform to ensure they have the same mental health resources at home that they had on the battlefield. That begins with an accurate count of these tragedies so we can work towards combatting them. I thank Reps. Van Orden and Kilmer for joining me on this important legislation.” Quote from Rep. Kilmer: “If you serve this country, the federal government should have your back. As a Co-Chair of the House Military Mental Health Task Force, I’m deeply committed to addressing the mental health challenges fac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=0446C366-6747-4D27-B0B0-67660DA4DE02 | Boozman Preserves Memories of Arkansas Air Force Veteran | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | boozman | https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service of Harold Beaver in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series highlighting the military service of Arkansans. Beaver was born on December 12, 1946 and raised in Searcy, Arkansas. He grew up on a farm and attended Pleasant Plains school with only 15 other classmates. After graduation, he attended the University of Arkansas to pursue a degree in civil engineering. After completing a mandatory two years of ROTC, Beaver chose to pursue advanced ROTC. “Everybody who was looking to have some choices during the Vietnam era rather than being drafted, for the most part, chose to go into the advanced ROTC. That’s part of the reason, I had no idea what my draft number would be. It didn’t make any difference, so I chose to go in that direction.” Just weeks after marrying his wife, he was assigned to March Air Force Base in Riverside, California for a six-week advanced ROTC summer camp. “It was an interesting experience,” he said recalling the extensive schedule that kept him very busy. He graduated in May 1969 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. His first active duty assignment was at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas. “The interstate wasn’t completed at the time, so we did a lot of country driving to get there,” he said. He was selected for pilot training and learned to fly the T-41 “to weed out the folks” who weren’t cut out to be a pilot. The next step in training was flying the T-37, which at the time was the first jet an Air Force pilot flew. It was side-by-side training with an instructor for more than four months. “The 37’s got a stick so you had to learn that transition,” he said. “It’s the only plane in the Air Force, at that time, where you practiced spins, so we would go up to 22,500 feet, force it into a stall, create rotation and make it spin. There is only one spin recovery procedure. Nothing else works, other than that one, so you had to do it right once you got into a spin to get out." One of his fellow s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-colleagues-in-bipartisan-push-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs | Capito Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in a letter – led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) – urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, which makes it harder for patients to afford their medications. “This decision is an important step in the right direction for low-income and other eligible patients who rely on manufacturer and nonprofit copay assistance programs to alleviate affordability and access challenges for their medicines,” the senators said. “Instead of appealing the court’s ruling, we urge you to adopt policies from the 2020 NBPP [Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters] that strike the right balance of preserving a plan’s ability to control costs while also putting the patient first,” the senators continued. In addition to Senators Capito, Kaine and Marshall, the letter is signed by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Boozman (R-Ark), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.). Full text of the letter is available here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-amerry-christmas | VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WV | Shelley Moore Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | capito | https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | **Click here or the image above to watch the video.** **Click here to download the video.** CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video message wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas. Full video transcript included below: “Merry Christmas, West Virginia. As you gather with family and loved ones to enjoy the traditions and festivities, I hope this is a time of great joy, peace, and happiness. “I encourage you to pause and reflect on what's most important during this Christmas season. Whether you are at home or traveling to see those who matter most, let's come together and celebrate the blessings that we have and renew our hope for a bright future and a new year ahead. “Let's also remember the brave men and women serving overseas, first responders and law enforcement officers, and our medical professionals who are unable to spend these special holidays with their loved ones because of their selfless service to all of us. “From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. May your days be merry and bright, and may the year ahead be full of blessings for you and your family.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-visits-and-delivers-remarks-at-newly-completed-fire-station-in-plymouth | Senator Collins Visits and Delivers Remarks at Newly Completed Fire Station in Plymouth | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | GA | Mike Collins | C001129 | www.collins.senate.gov | collins | https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Click HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. Plymouth, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks and toured the facility at a celebration of the new fire station in Plymouth. The event also recognized “National Maine Day,” which occurs today, December 21st. “I enjoyed touring the new station and speaking with Plymouth’s firefighters and town leaders about how this facility will improve their ability to respond to emergencies and keep people safe,” said Senator Collins. “I was pleased to advocate for federal funding to support the Town of Plymouth’s new fire station through last year’s funding bill, and I will continue to champion federal investments that help to ensure the safety of first responders and communities throughout Maine.” Following Senator Collins, Bradley Foss, the Deputy Chief of the Plymouth Fire Department, spoke to those in attendance. Deputy Chief Foss discussed a recent near-carbon monoxide poisoning, when a local household was using a power generator without proper ventilation. Fortunately, tragedy was avoided in that case, but as countless Mainer’s power-up their backup generators in response to the widespread electrical outages this week, Deputy Chief Foss wanted to stress the life-or-death importance of proper generator safety to those in Plymouth and throughout the State of Maine. Senator Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $800,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending last year to replace the Town of Plymouth’s aging fire station that had fallen into disrepair. This funding was part of more than $36 million that Senator Collins secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations bills for 27 different public safety projects across the state. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-nifa-awards-262500-to-ndsu-to-empower-women-leaders-in-agribusiness-education | Sen. Cramer: NIFA Awards $262,500 to NDSU to Empower Women Leaders in Agribusiness Education | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | cramer | https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $262,500 to North Dakota State University to address the shortage of experts in agricultural management and economics. It will also empower women and underrepresented groups in the agriculture and food production sector. These funds are part of a larger investment of $3.2 million in Food and Ag Sciences National Needs Graduate and Post-grad Fellowship Grants. NIFA’s National Needs Fellowship program trains students pursuing masters and doctoral degrees and provides additional education for the next generation of policy makers, researchers, and educators in the food and agricultural sciences. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-scott-demand-biden-admin-delay-red-tape-rule-detrimental-to-small-businesses | Crapo, Risch, Scott Demand Biden Admin Delay Red-Tape Rule Detrimental to Small Businesses | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | ID | Mike Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | crapo | https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Rick Scott (R-Florida) with U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) and 76 of their colleagues wrote U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Andrea Gacki urging the administration to delay the implementation of new reporting requirements for small businesses. “On behalf of the millions of small businesses in our states, we write to you today with significant concerns regarding the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),” wrote the elected officials. “ . . . While the goal of this new law is to target shell companies involved in illicit financial transactions, the CTA defines covered entities as those having 20 or fewer employees and under $5 million in revenue. In other words, not just shell companies, but nearly every small business in America.” “Unfortunately, FinCEN is woefully behind in educating small business owners and stakeholders of their new obligations under the CTA that begin in just a few short weeks . . . This lack of awareness and education is alarming and must be addressed before the law is implemented,” continued the leaders. “FinCEN has yet to finalize the two final BOI rulemakings that are critical to protecting small businesses’ personal information. We strongly request that FinCEN delay the January 1, 2024, effective date for all BOI requirements by a minimum of one year and FinCEN has finalized all outstanding rulemakings. We believe a year’s delay will provide FinCEN and the business community with more time to educate owners of their new obligations. It will also give FinCEN time to review the new rules and improve and finalize the statute’s regulatory framework.” The full letter is available here. Joining Senators Crapo, Risch and Scott are U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-North Dakota), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Shelley Moore Capi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cruz-statement-on-americans-including-texans-freed-from-maduro-custody-in-venezuela | Cruz Statement on Americans, Including Texans, Freed from Maduro Custody in Venezuela | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the announcement that ten Americans, including three Texans, have been freed from captivity in Venezuela, where they were held by the Maduro regime, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said, “I’m pleased these Americans, including Texans Luke Denman, Airan Berry, and Jerrel Kenemore, will finally be reunited with their loved ones here at home. I have long called on the Maduro regime to release them and for the United States to impose pressure on the regime until it did so, and it is heartening that their unjust ordeal is over. Nevertheless, I continue to be concerned that the Biden administration’s hostage diplomacy, in this case the release of criminal and terrorist financier Alex Saab, sends a message to terrorists and other American adversaries abroad that American hostages can be used as bargaining chips. “This news must also deepen our focus and commitment to bring back all Americans who are wrongfully detained overseas. Texan Mark Swidan remains unjustly imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party, and the Biden administration must do everything it can to secure his release.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-britt-introduce-legislation-to-bar-non-citizens-from-voting-in-federal-elections | Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Bar Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), members on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, joined together with their colleagues on the committee to introduce the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. This bill would ensure states have the authority to verify that only American citizens are voting in federal elections. The bill specifically amends Section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, to explicitly allow states to put in place a proof of citizenship requirement for both the federal mail voter registration form, and any state mail voter registration forms they might develop. Upon introducing the bill, Sen. Cruz said, “Voting is a privilege and right reserved for American citizens to participate democratically in deciding the leadership of our country. Under Joe Biden’s watch, the integrity of our electoral process has been compromised. Democrat-run jurisdictions have violated our electoral process by granting an open invitation to any non-citizen or illegal alien to unconstitutionally participate in voting in local elections. This presents an unreasonable risk of cross-contamination of ballots and voting by non-citizens in federal elections. We must uphold the integrity of our electoral system by requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship before casting a vote at the ballot box.” Cosigners of the bill include Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Rules Committee Ranking Member Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.). Read the full text of the bill here. Background: Sen. Cruz has spearheaded several efforts to block non-citizens from voting in elections including: Introducing legislation to prohibit the Washington D.C. city government from using federal funds to facilitate non-citizen voting in elections in our nation’s capital; Introducing a joint resolution pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to fight a measure pass… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-coons-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-urging-steps-to-restore-deterrence-against-iran-proxies-attacking-us-troops | Sens. Cruz, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Urging Steps to Restore Deterrence Against Iran Proxies Attacking U.S. Troops | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | TX | Ted Cruz | C001098 | www.cruz.senate.gov | cruz | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), joined by 12 additional cosponsors, this week introduced a resolution urging the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to restore deterrence against Iran and Iranian proxies targeting Americans and American interests in the Middle East. American troops in the region have been targeted by Iran and Iranian proxies more than 115 times since mid-October. Iran provides financing, training, and other support to terrorist groups throughout the region, including the Houthis. Sen. Cruz said, “The Iranian regime is attacking Americans, our allies, and our interests across the Middle East. They are not only launching attacks and massacres against our Israeli and Arab allies, but their Houthi proxies are now trying to shut down freedom of navigation that is vital to the American and global economies. It is clear that they are not deterred, and it is long past time for the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to deter and counter these activities. Enough is enough.” Sen. Coons said, “Attacks on American troops are reprehensible, and Iranian support for these attacks has rightfully earned a swift and forceful response from the Biden administration. I join Senator Cruz in introducing this resolution to condemn these attacks, increase pressure on Iran to cease its support for violent militia groups, and support efforts to deter Iranian-backed militia attacks on U.S. troops and the international community. I also commend the resiliency and bravery of American service members across the Middle East and hope this resolution makes clear Congress’ support for U.S. Central Command’s mission of countering terrorism and maintaining stability across the region.” In addition to Sens. Coons and Cruz, the resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Maggie Hassan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/senate-passes-tillis-bill-to-equip-law-enforcement-with-trauma-kits | Senate Passes Tillis Bill To Equip Law Enforcement With Trauma Kits | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate recently passed the American Law Enforcement Sustaining Aid and Vital Emergency Resources(SAVER) Act, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis to equip law enforcement officers with quality trauma kits to immediately respond to civilian or first responder injuries during emergency calls. “As a strong supporter of our brave men and women in law enforcement, I was proud to co-introduce this legislation which would equip law enforcement with the tools they need to keep our communities safe,” said Senator Tillis. “Ensuring law enforcement officers have effective trauma kits will save countless lives. I am proud the American Law Enforcement SAVER Act passed the Senate and look forward to quick passage in the House to ensure our law enforcement agencies have the resources they need.” Background: The effectiveness of a law enforcement trauma kit program depends in part on the contents and the quality of the kits. Medical professionals recommend that a kit include bleeding control supplies like tourniquets, bandages, non-latex gloves, scissors, and instructions. However, there is enormous variation in the products available on the market. The American Law Enforcement SAVER Act would: Establish baseline standards in consultation with law enforcement and medical professionals for trauma kits purchased using grant funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); Require the development of optional best practices that law enforcement agencies can adapt for training law enforcement officers to use trauma kits and for deployment and maintenance of the kits in vehicles and government facilities. The legislation is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants Benevolent Association NYPD, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Major Cities Chiefs Association, Major County Sheriffs of America, Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, Peace Officers Research Association of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/12/tillis-colleagues-slam-dhs-decision-to-suspend-rail-commerce-at-border-to-process-more-migrants | Tillis, Colleagues Slam DHS Decision to Suspend Rail Commerce at Border to Process More Migrants | 2023-12-21 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding the BidenAdministration re-open railway commerce at the Southern border. Earlier this week, the Administration closed the railways to process migrants illegally crossing the border. “We write today to express our serious concern with the Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) recent actions to suspend international railway crossings and rail operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. On December 18, 2023, CBP pulled personnel from those operations and redirected them to assist with the migrant surges at the southwest border. In recent weeks, CBP has suspended vehicle processing at Eagle Pass International Bridge 1 and operations at California’s San Ysidro Pedestrian West and Arizona’s Lukeville Port of Entry. Without putting real policies in place to cut the increasing flow of illegal immigration, our national security and economy will continue to pay the price,” the senators wrote. “CBP’s decision to suspend rail service and close international crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso directly and immediately impacts our carriers’ ability to move goods across the North American rail network and to the North American consumers who rely on them. The success of our trade partnership with Mexico relies on the successful operation of these international railway crossings. U.S. goods and services trade with Mexico totaled an estimated $855.1 billion in 2022. Eagle Pass and El Paso accounted for a total of $33.95 billion or 35.8% of all cross-border rail traffic to and from Mexico in the last year,” the senators continued. “The crisis at our nation’s southern border is unprecedented and is the worst it has ever been in our country’s history. Only smarter and effective policies will guide us out of it, and without a real plan, this Administration will hardly address the substantial challenges that currently exist. Redirecting a small group of CBP personnel away f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-porter-re-introduce-bills-reduce-carbon-emissions-trucking-maritime | Bilirakis & Porter Re-Introduce Bills to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Trucking, Maritime Transport | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC- Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced a package of two bills that would encourage hydrogen, a cleaner fuel source, in heavy-duty transportation. The Hydrogen for Trucks Act would incentivize heavy-duty vehicle owner-operators to purchase hydrogen trucks and fueling infrastructure, while the Hydrogen for Ports Act would promote the use of hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and in shipping applications. "As we grapple with energy affordability and our responsibilities to the future, we need to encourage energy innovation and pursue an ‘all-of-the-above' approach," said Bilirakis. "Hydrogen fuel cell technology is a promising solution, and our bipartisan bill will better enable Americans and small businesses to harness the full potential of this reliable resource." “California leads the nation in clean energy research, so Californians know firsthand how investing in the technology of tomorrow strengthens our economy while safeguarding our environment for future generations,” said Rep. Porter. “Hydrogen is a promising, clean fuel source for industries that struggle to find reliable clean-energy alternatives, like trucking and maritime shipping. Our bipartisan bills would advance innovation in hydrogen technologies, making our economy more resilient and globally competitive.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-moore-lamborn-and-newhouse-co-lead-bill-protect-american-mining | Congressmen Moore, Lamborn, and Newhouse Co-Lead Bill to Protect American Mining | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | UT | Blake D. Moore | M001213 | blakemoore.house.gov | blakemoore | https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -- House Republican Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore, Natural Resources Vice Chairman Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a bill to block the Biden administration from damaging vital mining and mineral refining in the United States. Recently, the Biden administration proposed a new rule limiting the scope of the minerals that are eligible for coverage and expedited permitting under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). Limiting the scope to critical minerals will harm America’s ability to quickly and effectively produce minerals like copper, iron, and host minerals from which we derive critical minerals. “The Biden administration’s proposed rule will prevent the U.S. from meeting our domestic mining production goals and reducing our reliance on China,” said Congressman Moore. “Utah’s mining industry consists almost entirely of materials that are not on the Department of Energy’s critical minerals list, yet it supports over 43,000 jobs and contributes over $5.2 billion to the state’s GDP every year. At a time when legacy mineral demand has never been higher, the federal government needs to leverage every tool to meet our energy manufacturing and infrastructure needs rather than sending the wrong signal to industry. I’m proud to co-sponsor this bill that would overturn President Biden’s rule and ensure Utah mining projects qualify for FAST-41 status.” As China works to put a chokehold on mining and refining of minerals, the Biden administration’s latest action to slow down the mining permitting process will only put U.S. supply chains at further risk. To read the full text of the legislation Congressmen Moore, Lamborn, and Newhouse introduced to block this action, click here. “As Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, I have consistently pushed back against the Biden administration to protect American energy production,” said Congressman Lamborn. “Our bill will ensure a secure… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=250 | 2023 Wrapped: Congressman Brecheen’s Legislative Work Highlights | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | OK | Josh Brecheen | B001317 | brecheen.house.gov | brecheen | https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen’s first year in office, here are some of the top legislative highlights of the year in case you might have missed it. Top Amendments: · Passed an amendment to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations that would block a Biden rule from requiring foster care families to affirm children’s LGBT identity. · Passed an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill to bring down to pre-pandemic levels the General Service Administration (GSA) Real Property Activities of the Federal Buildings Fund. Top Bills Introduced: · Introduced H.R.4727, the No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act, which if enacted, would save the taxpayer $136 million annually. · Introduced H.R.4964, the Thrifty Food Plan Accountability Act, which if enacted, would save the taxpayer $25 billion annually. · Introduced the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act, which would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from implementing any rule or regulation requiring vehicles over 26,000 pounds that are engaged in interstate commerce to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. The bill so far has 32 cosponsors. · Introduced the Patriotism Not Pride Act, which would prohibit federal agencies from using taxpayer resources to promote Pride Month or any similar event. The bill also prohibits the display of flags representing gender identity or sexual orientation by agencies on federal property. The bill so far has 21 cosponsors. · Passed out of the Homeland Security Committee H.R.4467, the DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, which demands accountability for the use of American taxpayer dollars used to fund services caused by Biden’s open-border policies. · Introduced H.R.6177, the No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act, after conducting oversight into NIH research and uncovering $30… | 1 | 2026-04-07T14:30:38Z | 2026-04-07T14:34:10Z |
| https://cole.house.gov/media/press-releases/cole-slams-colorado-supreme-court-decision-blocking-trump-ballot | Cole Slams the Colorado Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump from Ballot | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | cole | https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement slamming the Colorado Supreme Court’s recent decision to block former President Donald Trump from being on the state’s 2024 presidential election ballot. “The Colorado Supreme Court’s outrageous and unprecedented decision to deny a credible candidate and former president access to the ballot is the exact opposite of allowing for a free and fair election,” said Cole. “This tramples on our country’s founding democratic principles; we should always let the voters decide. I urge the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly take up and overturn this shameful action.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/2023-financial-services-year-in-review | 2023 Financial Services Year in Review | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | 2023 has been a year of action and progress in the House Financial Services Committee. Under Republican leadership, we have moved legislation to bolster our capital markets, promote innovation, and hold unelected bureaucrats accountable. Here is a quick look back at some key milestones: In April, our office passed three bills out of the Financial Services Committee: The CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act prioritizes competition, consumer choice, and transparency at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act empowers whistleblowers to expose wrongdoing in the financial industry. The Small Business Entrepreneurs Empowerment and Development (SEED) Act makes it easier for small businesses to access capital, fueling American entrepreneurship. In July, we helped pave the way for digital asset innovation in the United States with: The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act will streamline money transmission regulations, removing a major roadblock for digital asset innovators. The Securities Clarity Act (embedded in the FIT for the 21st Century Act) laid the foundation for the Ripple decision, clarifying that a token itself isn’t automatically a securities contract. Both bills passed out of the Financial Services Committee and are awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives. In September, we took a stand in defense of privacy and individual liberty with the: CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act which prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to anyone. The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passed out of the House Financial Services Committee and is awaiting a vote on the House floor. In November, we sent a strong message to Gary Gensler and the SEC: The House of Representatives passed our appropriations amendment barring the SEC from using taxpayer dollars on its crypto enforcement tirade until Congress passes legislation giving the SEC jurisdiction over this budding industry. And this is just t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T22:34:08Z |
| https://gonzales.house.gov/2023/12/rep-tony-gonzales-issues-statement-on-the-release-of-american-hostages-from-venezuela | Rep. Tony Gonzales Issues Statement on the Release of American Hostages in Venezuela | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TX | Tony Gonzales | G000594 | gonzales.house.gov | gonzales | https://gonzales.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | EL PASO, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the below statement following the release of Americans Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore, and Joseph Cristella, who were wrongfully detained in Venezuela. “Today, Americans who were wrongfully detained in Venezuela were released, and have arrived safely back on U.S. soil. Among them were Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore, and Joseph Cristella, who had been wrongly imprisoned in Venezuela since last year by the Maduro regime,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales. “Last week, I sent a letter with bipartisan support alongside members of the For Country Caucus urging the Biden administration to secure their release as soon as possible. I am grateful Eyvin, Jerrel, Joseph, and the other American hostages who were detained have made it home safely.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-keating-and-17-bipartisan-members-send-letter-secretary-blinken-wrongful | Kean, Keating and 17 Bipartisan Members Send Letter to Secretary Blinken on Wrongful Detention of Alsu Kurmasheva | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NJ | Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | K000398 | kean.house.gov | kean | https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Contact: Dan Scharfenberger (December 20, 2023) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Ranking Member Bill Keating (MA-08) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be designated as wrongfully detained under the Levinson Act. Ms. Kurmasheva, a U.S. citizen, was detained multiple times before the Russian government brought unjust charges against her – charges she has promptly denied. U.S. citizens Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich continue to remain wrongfully detained in Russia. “Russia continues its flagrant abuse of the rule of law, and it is vital Ms. Kurmasheva is deemed wrongfully detained to ensure her and her family receive the necessary resources to ensure her release,” said Chairman Kean and Ranking Member Keating. “We call on Russia to immediately release Ms. Kurmasheva and all other wrongfully detained U.S. citizens in Russia including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. We also call for the immediate release of RFE/RL journalists who remained imprisoned in Belarus and Russia-occupied Crimea for simply doing their job.” Congressman Kean serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. You can read the full letter HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/kelly-colleagues-introduce-restore-protections-dialysis-patients-act | Kelly, colleagues introduce Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | kelly | https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), along with Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Danny Davis (D-IL), John Joyce (R-PA), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, bipartisan legislation which aims to ensure that individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) continue to have equitable access to private healthcare and to provide protection of the Medicare Trust Fund. The legislation follows a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that has allowed private health plans to prematurely force ESRD patients onto Medicare, creating disruption in coverage for patients and their families and shifting a significant financial burden onto taxpayers. "This legislation is critical for Americans living with End Stage Renal Disease and who rely on dialysis," said Rep. Kelly. "Patients deserve to know their benefits will be in place when they need them. This legislation will improve both patient care and patient outcomes. I want to thank my House colleagues for joining me on this vital legislation." "Nearly 40 million Americans live with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk deserve our support in their fight against kidney disease — from prevention through post-transplant living," said Congresswoman Clarke. "Unfortunately, far too many patients affected with the disease, which disproportionately impacts communities of color, have complex health care needs that create incentives for plans to discourage enrollment. I’m proud to join my colleague, Congressman Kelly, to introduce the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, a bipartisan bill which seeks to ensure people on dialysis receive the care they need." “Americans deserve access to adequate health care coverage, especially those who need dialysis,” said Congressman Dunn. “ESRD patients who rely on dialysis should not see their benefit disappear overnight. We must renew the safeguards that protect dialysis patients and ensure their access to care.” WHAT THEY'RE SAYING Leading patient and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1111 | CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER RELEASES A STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COLORADO SUPREME COURT DECISION | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot last night. “Similar to the Court of Appeals in New York trying to throw out fair, impartial and competitive congressional district maps, the Colorado Supreme Court is attempting to put their thumb on the scale of our elections, and subvert the will of the voters. In America, people should decide elections, not the courts,” said Congressman Lawler. “Ignoring former President Trump’s constitutional right to due process and unilaterally removing him from the ballot is an egregious overstep of their judicial authority and will only fan the flames of division and anger in the country, which is the last thing we need.” New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-participates-grand-opening-hays-community-based-outpatient-clinic | Rep. Mann Participates in Grand Opening of Hays Community-Based Outpatient Clinic | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | HAYS, KS – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) attended the grand opening of the Hays Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The clinic, which is the fourth of its kind in the Big First District alongside facilities in Dodge City, Salina, and Hutchinson, will serve 35,000 veterans. “I am proud to have this new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in our district, where American heroes receive the care, attention, and respect they deserve,” said Rep. Mann. “In America, we support the brave men and women who defend our freedoms in the armed forces, and that support must not stop once they take off their uniforms. Of the 20 million veterans living in America, 4.4 million live in rural areas, where it can be difficult to recruit and retain health care professionals. As a result, millions of veterans in rural America struggle with access to health care. This clinic meets an immediate need and is a welcomed addition to our state.” The CBOC in Hays has served veterans continuously since it was originally opened in 1999. The new location, which has additional exam rooms and dedicated space for group therapy and mental health care, offers primary care, and laboratory, pathology, pharmacy, and telehealth services. “I will always remain committed to supporting America’s heroes in Congress,” said Rep. Mann. “Veterans have served all of us selflessly - this clinic is about serving them and ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care." Click here to view Rep. Mann’s Commitment to the Big First. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/exclusive-rep-troy-nehls-biden-mayorkas-sheer-neglect-blame-international | Exclusive — Rep. Troy Nehls: Biden, Mayorkas ‘Sheer Neglect’ to Blame for International Railway Crossing Closures | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | Breitbart News By: Bradley Jaye Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) is criticizing Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for rail bridge closures in Texas in response to the border invasion. The Congressman from Texas sent a letter to Mayorkas blasting him for closures by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the international railway crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, accusing the Biden Administration of failing to understand how the border operates. Nehls says illegal aliens are not using the rail crossings in any significant numbers to enter the United States, and that while they often hitch rides to traverse the landscape in Mexico, they depart from the trains prior to entering the United States on foot. “The Biden Administration’s sheer neglect to secure our nation’s borders has resulted in not only a national security crisis, but a humanitarian crisis,” Nehls told Breitbart News. “Once again, rail traffic between the United States and Mexico has been disrupted, resulting in the strain of our nation’s supply chains, which will cause a ripple effect throughout our economy during the holiday season. “This is all because President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have failed to secure our homeland. The consequences of the Biden Administration’s actions, or lack thereof, will be felt around the country.” Union Pacific and BNSF have been forced to halt their operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, the second time in four months that the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (USCBP) has suspended rail operations at critical U.S.-Mexico international railway crossings. Nehls says these closures prevent legitimate trade, will supercharge inflation, and will cripple our nation’s agricultural producers. On October 5, Nehls sent a letter to Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller warning that unless immediate steps are taken to address this humanitarian crisis, it remains “very possible that CBP, or other relevant decision makers, will again close Eagle Pass rail gateway to freight traffic.” His warning appears to have fallen on deaf ea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://nunn.house.gov/2023/12/20/nunn-introduces-bipartisan-bills-help-iowas-farmers-improve-environmental/ | Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Help Iowa’s Farmers, Improve Environmental Conservation | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IA | Zachary Nunn | N000193 | nunn.house.gov | nunn | https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/ | scraper | Ottumwa, Iowa — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced two bipartisan bills to assist Iowa’s farmers in improving water quality, preventing soil erosion, and protecting critical wildlife habitat. The Conservation Innovation Act, introduced by Rep. Nunn and co-led by U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), will establish an Office of Conservation Innovation within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, introduced by Rep. Spanberger and co-led by Rep. Nunn, will strengthen NRCS by providing for increased public input. “There is no better steward of our land than farmers,” said Rep. Nunn. “As producers prepare for the future, it’s important they have the tools and resources they need to succeed. No one understands the needs of their land better than farmers, so we must also ensure Iowa’s producers are in the driver’s seat as new conservation practices are developed.” According to the USDA, approximately 500,000 farmers across the United States work with the agency to implement conservation practices. Current conservation practices are determined through a process that starts with recommendations through state committees that are then sent to the USDA NRCS. The process allows for little engagement from stakeholders, such as Iowa’s farmers, and is overly cumbersome. Often, by the time new practices are implemented, the standards use outdated technology and do not keep up with the latest advancements. “As the only Virginian on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, I’ve heard from farmers and producers across our Commonwealth who utilize voluntary conservation practices to improve their yields and boost their bottom lines,” said Rep. Spanberger. “Farmers are constantly innovating to find new best practices to further their conservation goals — but bureaucracy is delaying the approval of these practices that farmers and producers could use to their advantage. By cutting unnecessary red tape… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
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