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| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/past-e-newsletters/thank-you-for-a-great-2015 | Thank You for a Great 2015 | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | December 31, 2015 Dear Friend, As your representative, itis a privilege torepresent you in Congress.Everyday Im working to bring your voice to our nations capital and make government work for you. With 2015 drawing to a close, here are afew highlights of what we were able to accomplish together over the past 12 months.It is an honor to work hard on behalf of you, your family, and our community. HELPING HOOSIERS IS MY BIGGEST PRIORITY: My office is committed to be a place of service where your needs come first. Over the course of 2015, I am proud to let you know that we: Helped over 900 Hoosiers who were having difficulties with federal or state agencies Responded to over140,000 of your letters, phone calls, and emails Helped secure over $7,000,000 in federal grant money for nonprofit and community organizationswithin the 7th Congressional District Hosted over 140 community meetings and events with residents including my annual job fair and youth opportunities fair On the80th Anniversary of Social Security in August, Congressman Carson met with constituents to discuss ways his office could help with social security benefits. PUTTING HOOSIERS BACK TO WORK: Creating jobs and putting Hoosiers back to work remains a priority for me. Earlier this year, my office hosted its sixth annual job fair that connected over 1200 residents with 138 employers from across Central Indiana.I have already heard from several participants who were able to get jobs as a result of this year's fair. In Washington, I am a strong supporter of the Make It In America agenda, which looks to strengthen American manufacturing and bring back jobs that were shipped overseas.Indianas economy has been improving, but we still need to make sure that all Hoosiers have an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-2016-town-forum-schedule | Visclosky Announces 2016 Town Forum Schedule | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced the following 2016 schedule for Town Forums that will be held throughout Indianas First Congressional District. Thursday January 14, 2016 10:00 a.m. Crown Point Community Library 122 North Main Street Crown Point, Indiana 46307 12:00 p.m. Dyer Town Hall One Town Square Dyer, Indiana 46311 2:00 p.m. East Chicago City Hall Council Chambers 4525 Indianapolis Boulevard East Chicago, Indiana 46312 4:00 p.m. Wicker Park Social Center 2215 Ridge Road Highland, Indiana 46322 6:00 p.m. Purdue University Calumet Student Union Library Building Room with a View 2200 169th Street Hammond, Indiana 46323 Friday January 15, 2016 10:00 a.m. Michigan City City Hall Council Chambers 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City, Indiana 46360 12:00 p.m. Chesterton Town Hall 726 Broadway Chesterton, Indiana 46304 2:00 p.m. Porter County Government Center County Commissioners Chambers 155 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 4:00 p.m. Portage City Hall 6070 Central Avenue Portage, Indiana 46368 6:00 p.m. Hobart Community Center 111 East Old Ridge Road Hobart, Indiana 46342 Saturday January 16, 2016 12:00 p.m. Gary Public Library Woodson Branch 501 South Lake Street Gary, Indiana 46403 2:00 p.m. Merrillville Town Hall 7820 Broadway Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Please note that all times listed are Central Standard Time. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-calls-for-senate-aging-committee-to-investigate-exploitation-of-seniors-on-social-media | Donnelly Calls for Senate Aging Committee to Investigate Exploitation of Seniors on Social Media | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Calls for Senate Aging Committee to Investigate Exploitation of Seniors on Social Media Recent report revealed nursing home workers posting embarrassing photos of seniors on social media networks Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Granger, Ind. Following a report that nursing home workers across the country have posted embarrassing and degrading photos of seniors on social media networks, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today called on the Senate Aging Committee to investigate the issue. The ProPublica report found that since 2012 there have been approximately three-dozen cases around the country, including in Indiana, that violated the privacy and dignity of seniors, and in some instances, the law. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Aging Committee, said, It is troubling and disturbing that some seniors are unwillingly and unknowingly victims of exploitation and abuse on social media by some nursing home workers. That is why I am asking the Aging Committee to use all appropriate tools and resources to investigate this issue. Among the incidents cited in the report was the case of a former nursing assistant in Indiana. The formernursing assistant pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and served three days in jail for sharing an explicit photo of an elderly resident on Snapchat. The report was based on court cases, government inspection reports, and media reports. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=272 | Dr. Bucshon Votes to Secure Key Tax Cuts for Hoosiers | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding key legislation passed through the House last week that permanently extends critical tax cuts for Hoosier families and businesses. The legislation also includes a two year delay of the 2.3 excise tax levied on medical devices to help pay for the Affordable Care Act. Despite disingenuous claims by some who opposed this legislation to fight for tax increases, maintaining current tax policy by renewing these tax breaks, like we do every year, does not increase the deficit, said Bucshon. This important legislation has significant policy wins that make life easier for Hoosier families who are trying to plan for the future. It delays the medical device tax that is hampering life-saving innovation and permanently extends a provision that helps farmers and small businesses plan large expenditures on equipment so they can invest in our local communities. Most importantly, it keeps more money in the pockets of taxpayers and away from bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. BACKGROUND: Key inclusions: Additional child tax credit made permanent. Extension of tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes. Extension and modification of research credit. Extension and modification of increased expensing limitations and treatment of certain real property as section 179 property. The provision permanently extends the small business expensing limitation and phase-out amounts in effect from 2010 to 2014 ($500,000 and $2 million, respectively). These amounts currently are $25,000 and $200,000, respectively. This allows small businesses and the agriculture industry to plan large expenditures on equipment encourages economic activity in rural areas. Extension of above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses. Extension of mine rescue team training credit. The provision extends through 2016 the mine rescue team training tax credit. Employers may take a credit equal to the lesser of 20 perc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-votes-for-omnibus-appropriations-bill | Rep. Carson Votes for Omnibus Appropriations Bill | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Andr Carson voted with many of his colleagues in the U.S House of Representatives to adopt, by a vote of 316 to 113, the FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This measure funds the government for the remainder of FY 2016. Today I voted to avert a disastrous government shutdown and to make vital investments in the future of Americas working families, Carson said. While the bill is not perfect, it is a bipartisan compromise that moves our country towards a more prosperous future. The bills investments in priorities include the following: Overall Education: The bill restores the $2.5 billion cut in education that the GOP had proposed and also makes critical additional investments of $1.4 billion above 2015, in such areas as Title I that serves 24 million at-risk students. Early Learning: Investing in Head Start produces results and this bill invests nearly $400 million more than the House GOP bill and nearly $600 million more than 2015 in this vital initiative. The bill also provides $250 million for Preschool Development Grants, assisting 18 states across the country. Medical Research: Medical research at NIH has been underfunded for the last several years. This bill provides $900 million more than the House GOP bill and $2 billion more than 2015 for this life-saving research. Infrastructure: The popular TIGER grants are being used across the country to repair infrastructure and contribute to economic growth, this bill restores the funding to the 2015 level of $500 million. Law Enforcement: The bill provides $187 million for COPS hiring grants, $7 million above the 2015 level and $187 million above the House GOP bill, which had eliminated the hiring grants. The bill also provides $80 million for the Community Policing Initiative, including $22.5 million for body-worn cameras and $15 million for Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation grants, an increase over the House bill. Renewable Energy: Provides a major boost to renewable energy by extending the wind Production Tax Credit for fi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-votes-package-protects-hoosier-medical-device-industry-farmers-and-businesses | ROKITA VOTES FOR PACKAGE THAT PROTECTS HOOSIER MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY, FARMERS, AND BUSINESSES | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV December 18, 2015 ROKITA VOTES FOR PACKAGE THAT PROTECTS HOOSIER MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY, FARMERS, AND BUSINESSES Also Provides for the Common Defense and gives the U.S. More Control over World Oil Market Washington, D.C. United States Representative Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after he voted for a package of two bills that likely will end up on the Presidents desk. The bills lock in major conservative policy victories for Hoosiers. Permanent Tax Relief that Provides Certainty The package provides permanent tax relief to Indiana families and businesses. It also freezes Obamacares 2.3% medical device tax for the next two years, protecting the over 20,000 Hoosiers who rely on the medical device industry for a job. Indiana is second in the country in life sciences exports, totaling nearly $10 billion. It also permanently enhances and extends Section 179 deductions that will give certainty to Hoosier farmers and manufacturers to make investments in equipment and plan long-term. Many provisions in this bill will help Hoosiers keep more of their hard-earned dollars and grow their businesses. This package is a huge win for the Indiana medical device and life science industries. Taxing the industry more only yields less innovation. When it comes to life-saving medical technology that can lower total health care costs, I want more of it, said Rep. Rokita. Rep Tape Reform and Pro-Life Initiatives The legislation also accomplishes a number of conservative victories that will block the burdensome policies from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Supports Hoosier farmers by prohibiting the application of the Clean Water Act in certain agricultural areas, including farm ponds and irrigation ditches, effectively blocking the harmful Waters of the U.S. regulation. Repeals harmful labeling requirements on American meat, the country-of-origin labeling… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-votes-omnibus-appropriations-bill | Rep. Carson Votes for Omnibus Appropriations Bill | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 18, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. André Carson voted with many of his colleagues in the U.S House of Representatives to adopt, by a vote of 316 to 113, the FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This measure funds the government for the remainder of FY 2016. "Today I voted to avert a disastrous government shutdown and to make vital investments in the future of America's working families," Carson said. "While the bill is not perfect, it is a bipartisan compromise that moves our country towards a more prosperous future." The bill's investments in priorities include the following: Overall Education: The bill restores the $2.5 billion cut in education that the GOP had proposed and also makes critical additional investments of $1.4 billion above 2015, in such areas as Title I that serves 24 million at-risk students. Early Learning: Investing in Head Start produces results – and this bill invests nearly $400 million more than the House GOP bill and nearly $600 million more than 2015 in this vital initiative. The bill also provides $250 million for Preschool Development Grants, assisting 18 states across the country. Medical Research: Medical research at NIH has been underfunded for the last several years. This bill provides $900 million more than the House GOP bill and $2 billion more than 2015 for this life-saving research. Infrastructure: The popular TIGER grants are being used across the country to repair infrastructure and contribute to economic growth, this bill restores the funding to the 2015 level of $500 million. Law Enforcement: The bill provides $187 million for COPS hiring grants, $7 million above the 2015 level and $187 million above the House GOP bill, which had eliminated the hiring grants. The bill also provides $80 million for the Community Policing Initiative, including $22.5 million for body-worn cameras and $15 million for Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation grants, an increase over the House bill. Renewable Energy: Provides a major boost to renewable energy by extending the wind… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:33:33Z |
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/indiana-lawmakers-cheer-suspension-of-medical-device-tax | Indiana lawmakers cheer suspension of medical device tax | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Indiana lawmakers cheer suspension of medical device tax By: Erin Blasko Friday, December 18, 2015 SOUTH BEND Local members of Congress are cheering the two-year suspension of the medical device tax in a proposed $650 billion tax package that overwhelming passed the House on Thursday. A provision in the package, which the president has promised to sign, would suspend the 2.3 percent tax on the sale of medical devices, a key component of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, through 2017. Medical device manufacturers, including those in Warsaw, the Orthopaedic Capital of the World, have long opposed the tax, which they say hampers job growth and discourages innovation. Indiana is home to more than 300 medical device companies, and the industry employs more than 20,000 Hoosiers, including about 10,000 in Warsaw, home to Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Orthopaedics and Medtronic, among other firms. This is a big win today to get (the tax) delayed by two years. For job creation, job growth, and job security, its a big win, U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown, said following Thursdays 318-109 vote in the House. Like Walorski, Sens. Dan Coats and Joe Donnelly also support suspension of the tax. I am pleased there is bipartisan consensus to suspend the medical device tax for two years, and that it has been included in the proposed tax relief package, Donnelly, D-Ind., said in a statement this week. Suspending the device tax would make a difference for Hoosier businesses and workers, as well as patients who use these medical products, Donnelly said. Coats, R-Ind., referred to the tax as egregious. This bad policy is unfairly punishing a successful industry that provides good jobs to thousands of Hoosiers and enhances the lives of patients ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-suspending-medical-device-tax-will-help-spur-economic-growth-job-creation-and-innovation | Donnelly: Suspending Medical Device Tax Will Help Spur Economic Growth, Job Creation, and Innovation | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly: Suspending Medical Device Tax Will Help Spur Economic Growth, Job Creation, and Innovation A longtime supporter of repealing the medical device tax, Senator voted for a two-year suspension of the tax that now heads to the Presidents desk Friday, December 18, 2015 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly voted for a two-year suspension of the medical device excise tax, which was included as part of a larger bipartisan tax relief and government funding agreement that passed the Senate 65-33. The package has already passed the House and now heads to President Obamas desk to be signed into law. Donnelly said, Suspending the medical device tax for two years will help spur growth and innovation in Indianas life sciences and manufacturing sectors, supporting good jobs for Hoosiers and is only possible because we have worked tirelessly to create bipartisan consensus in both the Senate and the House. This will make a real difference for hard working Indiana families, businesses in our state, and patients who use these medical products. Kathy Heuer, Executive Director of Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council said, This is a win for patients worldwide. With a two-year moratorium on the medical device tax and a permanent R&D tax credit, Indiana companies will be able to re-invest in research & development and ensure that we continue to improve therapies and patient safety, help lower the cost of American healthcare and expand high-paying jobs for Hoosiers. We thank Senator Donnelly for his leadership and support on this bipartisan and bicameral issue. He has continued to be a strong supporter of our industry. Steve Ferguson, Chairman, Cook Group, said, On behalf of Cook Medical, I would like to express the importance of Congress suspending the Medical Device Excise Tax as part of the bipartisan package passed today. For the last three years, that tax has placed a tremendous financial burden on our company, increasing our U.S. tax liability … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://bucshon.house.gov/terrorist-watchlist-and-no-fly-list | Terrorist Watchlist and No Fly List | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | The Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) is administered by the FBI and maintains the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) or Watchlist, the U.S. Governments consolidated database of individuals known or reasonably suspected to have been engaged in terrorism or terrorist activities. The TSDB or Watchlist and No Fly List have been long criticized for erroneously including law-abiding persons, including U.S. citizens, based on inaccurate information, similar or identical names, misspelling of names, and the like. The process revokes citizens constitutional right to due process. Some have suggested that, and the President has called for, the abandonment of due process by prohibiting citizens on this list to purchase firearms, despite evidence that many citizens are placed on the list, through no fault of their own, with no recourse. According to the Congressional Research Service, the FBI is already alerted to Watchlist gun purchase attempts: When background checks result in either partial or incomplete criminal history records, or a terrorist watchlist (NCIC-KST) [National Crime Information Center Known or Suspected Terrorist] hit, the firearms transactions is delayed for up to three business days. If a final determination cannot be made within three business days, NICS staff maintains the transaction record in an "open" status for up to 90 days. Upon a final determination, the FBI destroys the NICS firearms transaction records if the transferee is not found to be a prohibited person. However, to reach this final determination, information on the subjects of those background checks is passed on to FBI Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts in the field.(CRS) WATCH: Congressman Trey Gowdy addressed this very issue and took the Administration to task for proposing an unconstitutional removal of citizens 2nd Amendment rights and right to due process.In his line of questioning, Gowdy asked Kelli Ann Burriesci, the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, "Is there another Constitutional right th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-supports-pro-growth-tax-extensions | Brooks Supports Pro-Growth Tax Extensions | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) voted in favor of the bipartisan Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes (PATH) Act today, providing permanent and responsible tax relief to American families, businesses and entrepreneurs. This legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 318 - 109. The PATH Act will grow the economy and empower businesses to invest with confidence in new equipment, research and jobs, Brooks said. Hoosiers will be able to keep more of their hard-earned dollars and will not be subject to arbitrary deadlines or unpredictable lapses in the tax code. Importantly, the PATH Act protects the medical device industry from the 2.3 percent medical device tax for the next two years. Of the top 50 life sciences companies in Indiana, 27 are in the medical device industry creating more than $10 billion in economic output for the state. The medial device tax has hindered some companies in Indiana from investing, creating jobs and conducting life-saving research. The moratorium on the medical device tax will lead to more device developments, improve our global competitiveness and create more jobs and opportunities for Hoosiers, Brooks said. Already, more than 20,000 people in the state of Indiana are employed by the medical device industry, and countless patients depend on medical device manufacturers for solutions. Without this burdensome tax in the way, the medical device industry can continue to innovate to save and improve lives and grow our Hoosier economy. In addition to the medical device tax suspension, the PATH Act makes a number of temporary tax provisions permanent and provides certainty to American businesses. Some of the permanent extensions include incentives for innovation, like the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit. The Joint Committee on Taxation, Congress independent, non-partisan referee for tax legislation, estimates that making the R&D tax credit permanent will increase the amount of research and development American companies undertake by 10… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=271 | Dr. Bucshon Congratulates SW Indiana on Regional Cities | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | Dr. Bucshon Congratulates SW Indiana on Regional Cities f t # e Washington, DC, December 17, 2015 Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement congratulating Southwest Indiana on being selected as a part of the Indiana Regional Development Cities Initiatve, which will provide up to $42 million in economic state-matching economic investment funding to support community quality improvement initiatives in Southwest Indiana: I applaud everyone in Southwest Indiana who has worked tirelessly over the past several years to prove why our region of the state is one the best places in the country to invest in jobs. Through this program, the people of Southwest Indiana will continue to collaborate to build on our successes and attract high demand jobs and workers well into the future. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-introduces-legislation-to-require-va-facilities-participate-in-statewide-drug-monitoring-program/ | Walorski Introduces Legislation to Require VA facilities Participate in Statewide Drug Monitoring Program | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 17, 2015 Follows Drug Enforcement Agency Examining High Level of Narcotic Purchases by Marion VA in Indiana WASHINGTON, D.C. In the wake of recent abuses by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in overprescribing medication to veterans, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02), a member of the House Veterans Affairs' Committee, introduced legislation requiring all Veteran Administration Medical Centers (VAMCs) in Indiana and across the nation to participate in their respective state's drug monitoring program. H.R. 4279 increases transparency by requiring VAMC s to provide specific information about the prescription of opiates and other narcotics to their corresponding statewide prescription drug monitoring program. In Walorski's home state of Indiana, the Indiana State Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (INSPECT) is a statewide electronic database that collects designated data on prescription drugs dispensed in the state. Currently, each VAMC in Indiana may participate in INSPECT at their discretion, but are not required by law to do so. The statewide system requires other doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to check patient records in INSPECT before prescribing painkillers, with pharmacists responsible for recording related prescriptions they fill. Like other states around the country, Indiana is in the midst of a prescription drug epidemic, Walorski said. This is related in part to increased prescriptions for opioids, and after speaking with local officials, I was troubled to discover that Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities are not required by law to report the amount of powerful drugs and opiates they prescribe. Walorski's legislation comes after recent news of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) visited the Marion VA examining the high number of narcotic and opiates purchased by the hospital in recent years. According to court documents, the hospital bought 832,310 tablets of hydrocodone in 2014.Through just the first three quarters of 2015, the amount of h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-nominates-indianapolis-resident-for-white-house-champions-of-change-recognition | Donnelly Nominates Indianapolis Resident for White House ‘Champions of Change’ Recognition | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Nominates Indianapolis Resident for White House Champions of Change Recognition Justin Phillips has been strong advocate in fight against heroin epidemic in Indiana Thursday, December 17, 2015 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that he has nominated Justin Phillips of Indianapolis for the White Houses Champions of Change initiative in recognition of her continued work in the fight against Indianas prescription opioid abuse and heroin use epidemic. After losing her 20-year old son, Aaron Sims, to a heroin overdose in 2013, Justin has become a leading voice for families facing addiction through her efforts to advance prevention, treatment, and recovery services in Indiana. Donnelly said, Justins determination and effort over the past year are proof of the power that a dedicated individual has to effect change in her community. Justins efforts on behalf of Hoosier families, in memory of her son, are making an extraordinary difference in Central Indiana and across the state. Its going to take all of us federal, state, and local officials, and smart, committed Hoosiers like Justin to raise awareness about drug addiction and effectively combat it. Justin Phillips exemplifies the qualities of a true Champion of Change, and I am proud to recommend her for this honor. Phillips said, I am truly humbled to be nominated as a Champion of Change by Senator Donnelly and thank him for his continued support of our efforts at Overdose Lifeline, Inc.Since the death of my son and the creation of the foundation soon after, I have met far too many families who have experienced a journey similar to my own.Though personal, our experiences are unfortunately not unique. We know that the epidemic of opioid abuse found within our own Hoosier state is also sweeping through countless other communities across our country. That is why I continue to work tirelessly to fight for those still battling opioid addictions in hopes of giving them and their families a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-honors-am-general-ceo-charlie-hall-with-whos-who-in-in-02/ | Walorski Honors AM General CEO Charlie Hall with Whos Who in IN-02 | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Weekly initiative highlights a local Hoosier or business for notable achievements WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) announced this week's honoree for her Who's Who in IN-02' initiative. During a speech on the House floor, Walorski recognized AM General CEO Charlie Hall, who will be retiring after five years of leadership of the world-renowned company and manufacturer of the HUMVEE. A hardworking and determined CEO, Hall is known for inspiring his employees through a team-based approach to solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities while never losing sight of his top priority: delivering the best light tactical vehicles on the planet for our men and women in uniform, Walorski said. Hall's service and contributions are truly deserving of this body's recognition. On behalf of Hoosiers in the Second Congressional District, I thank Charlie Hall for having such an extraordinary impact on AM General, and for serving as a role model for the next generation of leaders in our community. A driven and natural born leader, Hall joined AM General as CEO January 2011, where he restructured the business from top to bottom: launched critical partnerships with the National Guard and Reserve, secured unprecedented foreign military sales, and diversified the company's commercial portfolio. Watch Walorski's floor speech here or click the image below. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee, and House Committee on Agriculture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-writes-letter-to-president-with-grave-concerns-following-statements-about-guantanamo-bay/ | Walorski Writes Letter to President with Grave Concerns Following Statements about Guantnamo Bay | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Wednesday, December 16, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. Following recent comments by President Barack Obama reaffirming his commitment to closing the Guantnamo Bay detention facility, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote to the president reminding him of the serious threats released detainees pose to the national security of the United States. During an interview last week, the president said, Out of four-, five-, six-hundred people that get releaseda handful of them are going to be embittered and still engaging in anti-US activities. Walorski wrote, The Director of National Intelligenceidentified 196 former detainees as either being confirmed or suspected of returning to the battlefieldThat's a recidivism rate over 30 percent this is hardly a handful It is disturbing that your administration seems to continue underestimating the danger posed by former Guantnamo detainees returning to battle. One more terrorist on the battlefield is too many because one more terrorist can be all it takes to cause more death and destruction. I strongly urge you to reconsider such consistent downplaying of this threat. The letter in its entirety is included below or can be read here. Dear President Obama: I write with grave concerns about statements you made regarding the detention facility at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba during a recent interview with Yahoo News. In particular, I was troubled by your comments on recidivism and on the process for selecting detainees for release. In the interview, you said of released detainees re-entering the fight: Out of four-, five-, six-hundred people that get releaseda handful of them are going to be embittered and still engaging in anti-US activities. However, the Director of National Intelligence identified 196 former detainees as either being confirmed or suspected of returning to the battlefield in its September 2015 Report on the Reengagement of Detainees Formerly Held at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba. That's a recidivism rate over 30 percent this is h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/secretary-of-the-air-force-visits-grissom | Secretary of the Air Force visits Grissom | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE The most top ranking Air Force official received an up-close tour of Grissom Air Reserve Base Wednesday to see its infrastructure firsthand and to meet with the men and women of the 434th Air Refueling Wing. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James toured the base following an invitation from U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, who was also at the base Wednesday. Donnelly said the tour was meant to demonstrate the vital role the base plays in national security. This was an important opportunity to show Secretary James all that Grissom has to offer and the critical role Grissom plays in supporting our war fighters, he said in a press release. The base has a strategic location, excellent infrastructure and the unwavering support of Hoosiers. The tour came after Grissom was not selected to house the Air Forces newest fleet of refueling planes. Grissom was one of four bases being considered to house the first Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus unit, which is replacing the Air Forces aging fleet of aerial tankers. Representatives such as Donnelly, Rep. Jackie Walorski and Rep. Todd Rokita tried to convince Air Force officials to bring the unit to Grissom, including meeting with James. Officials ended up choosing Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina as the preferred main operating base for the KC-46A unit. James said Wednesday she had met with Donnelly several times to discuss the base and its role in the Air Force, and it was great spending some time with them today and getting to personally thank them for their service. Of course they couldn't do what they do without the tremendous support from the community, and for that I say thank you to the wonderful people of the Hoosier state, she said in a release. Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, said everyone at the base was thrilled to have James and Donnelly visit Grissom to meet the men and women of the Hoosier Wing and see firsthand the outstanding facilities that we have here, as well as learn more about our m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/air-force-secretary-visits-grissom-air-reserve-base-with-donnelly | Air Force Secretary Visits Grissom Air Reserve Base with Donnelly | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Air Force Secretary Visits Grissom Air Reserve Base with Donnelly Senator, Secretary James, and Grissom leadership discuss bases current mission and importance of its role in our national defense for years to come Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Grissom Air Reserve Base (ARB) to see its infrastructure firsthand and to meet with the men and women of the 434th Air Refueling Wing (ARW). Donnelly, Secretary James, and Grissom officials discussed the strong value of the bases current mission and its importance to supporting the Air Force and contributing to our national security needs. Secretary James visit followed invitations from Donnelly to tour Grissom ARB. Senator Donnelly with Secretary James and Colonel Schwartz at Grissom ARB Donnelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee said, This was an important opportunity to show Secretary James all that Grissom has to offer and the critical role Grissom plays in supporting our war fighters. Grissom is home to one of our nations finest Air Force teams with the dedicated men and women of the 434th Air Refueling Wing. The base has a strategic location, excellent infrastructure, and the unwavering support of Hoosiers. I am confident that Grissom will continue to play a large and growing role in our national defense for decades to come, and I will continue to work to ensure the Air Force recognizes the tremendous asset they have here in Indiana. Secretary James said, Senator Donnelly and I have met several times to discuss the fantastic Airmen of the 434th Air Refueling Wing and the critical role they play in the Air Force's mission. It was great spending some time with them today and getting to personally thank them for their service. Of course they couldn't do what they do without the tremendous support from the community and for that I say thank you to the wonderful people of the Hoosier sta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-welcomes-inclusion-of-two-year-suspension-of-medical-device-tax-in-proposed-bipartisan-tax-relief-package | Donnelly Welcomes Inclusion of Two-Year Suspension of Medical Device Tax in Proposed Bipartisan Tax Relief Package | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Welcomes Inclusion of Two-Year Suspension of Medical Device Tax in Proposed Bipartisan Tax Relief Package Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly welcomed the inclusion of a two-year suspension of the medical device tax in the proposed bipartisan tax relief agreement, which was released last night. Congress is expected to begin considering the tax relief package later this week. Donnelly said, I am pleased there is bipartisan consensus to suspend the medical device tax for two years, and that it has been included in the proposed tax relief package. Its important to encourage job growth and innovation in our life sciences and manufacturing sectors, including the medical device industry. Suspending the device tax would make a difference for Hoosier businesses and workers, as well as patients who use these medical products. Donnelly is a longtime supporter of repealing the medical device tax, and earlier this year joined a bipartisan group of senators in reintroducing bipartisan legislation to repeal the medical device tax. Indiana is home to many innovative medical device companies, which together employ about 20,000 Hoosiers. The medical device industry accounts for more than 40 percent of the jobs in Indianas life sciences industry, making Indiana the fifth-largest state in the country in percentage of medical technology sector jobs, accordingto a 2012 BioCrossroadsreport. The same report found that the states medical device industry generated more than $10 billion of annual economic output. BioCrossroads announced inFebruary 2014that Indiana ranked second in the nation in export of life science products, which include medical device products. A 2.3 percent medical device tax went into effect on January 1, 2013, under the Affordable Care Act. Currently, the tax is levied on the sale price of any medical device as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. Products subject to the tax include items ranging from surgical drapes and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-votes-to-provide-hoosiers-with-tax-certainty-encourage-innovation/ | Walorski Votes to Provide Hoosiers with Tax Certainty, Encourage Innovation | 2015-12-15 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Tuesday, December 15, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation providing certainty to individuals, families, charities, and job creators. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, would suspend the medical device tax and make the Research and Development (R&D) Credit and Section 179 expensing permanent: Today, the House took meaningful steps to give certainty to individuals, families, charities, and job creators by making numerous temporary provisions of the tax code permanent. For instance, the Research and Development Tax Credit has been temporary for decades, leaving Congress to pass 16 short-term extensions of this important credit. This means that for decades, innovators have been left in limbo, uncertain if they should make new investments in the U.S. or somewhere else. Making the R&D credit permanent will give innovative industries the confidence to invest here. Indiana is home to 300 medical device companies, employing over 20,000 people, and stands to benefit greatly from this certainty. I am also happy that we are delaying the damaging medical device tax for two years this misguided tax will cost jobs and harm patients and I look forward to the day we see it repealed in full. Today also represents an important step toward reforming our broken tax code and I look forward to further progress toward that goal. Earlier today, Walorski spoke on the floor in favor of the bill, click here to watch her remarks. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee, and House Committee on Agriculture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/article/donnelly-ranks-high-for-bipartisanship | Donnelly ranks high for bipartisanship | 2015-12-15 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly ranks high for bipartisanship By: Brian Francisco Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., was the fourth-most-bipartisan U.S. senator from 1993 through 2014, according to rankings released Tuesday by the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. Their Bipartisan Index measures how often a senator co-sponsors legislation by members of the other political party and how often a senator's own bills are co-sponsored by members of the other party. Former Republican senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, who later became an independent and then a Democrat, had the most bipartisan lifetime score of 2.22. The highest lifetime score by a current senator was 1.57 for Maine Republican Susan Collins, good for second place overall. Donnelly's 1.46 score was second-highest among current senators. "My responsibility is to do what is right for Hoosiers no matter which party an idea may come from. I believe we are stronger and more effective when we work together, and when we prioritize bipartisan efforts we can get things done that will help Indiana and our country," Donnelly said Tuesday in a statement about the ratings. Republican Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana received a score of minus 1.07, placing him 214th of the 227 senators who were ranked. "Senator Coats has been elected to Congress eight times to represent the people of Indiana, and he believes his legislative record reflects the views of Hoosiers," Matt Lahr, communications director for Coats, said Tuesday in an email. Coats, a former House member, has been in the Senate for 10 of the years covered by the index, compared with two years for Donnelly, who also served in the House. Former GOP senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnellys-bipartisanship-recognized-by-lugar-center-mccourt-school-of-public-policy-at-georgetown | Donnelly’s Bipartisanship Recognized by Lugar Center, McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown | 2015-12-15 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnellys Bipartisanship Recognized by Lugar Center, McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown Rated fourth-most bipartisan senator and most bipartisan Democrat based on new lifetime rankings Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Washington, D.C. The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University rated U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly the fourth-most bipartisan U.S. Senator and most bipartisan Democrat, according to a new Bipartisan Index released today that measures the bipartisanship of Senators from 1993 to 2014. See the full Senate rankings here. Earlier this year, in May 2015, the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown announced Donnelly ranked as the third-most bipartisan U.S. Senator during the 113th Congress. Donnelly said, My responsibility is to do what is right for Hoosiers no matter which party an idea may come from. I believe we are stronger and more effective when we work together, and when we prioritize bipartisan efforts we can get things done that will help Indiana and our country. Donnelly has worked continuously with colleagues across the aisle. Provisions from Donnellys bipartisan Servicemember and Mental Health Care Package, co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Wicker (R-MS), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and John Boozman (R-AR) were recently signed into law as part of the national defense bill. To address opioid addiction and heroin use, Donnelly has worked to advance the principles included in the bipartisan bill he introduced with Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and has seen promising movement on these efforts. He also has pushed to advance a number of bipartisan bills, including legislation that wouldaddress the Waters of the U.S. rule and empower student borrowers and establish best practices for improving financial literacy skills. Among his successful bipartisan efforts last year, Donnellys Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act was signed into law. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-susan-brooks-visits-marion | Rep. Susan Brooks visits Marion | 2015-12-13 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Susan Brooks is a busy woman. The U.S. Representative serving Indianas Fifth District, which includes Grant County, has made national news since taking her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013 with the Hillary Clinton Benghazi email scandal, as well as just recently being elected to the GOP Steering Committee. I was pleasantly surprised to get the most votes, Brooks said. Brooks visited Marion Saturday, first to give a keynote speech at the Marion National Cemetery and then to eat lunch and talk to local leaders, such as Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold, at the newly opened Country Cake and Bakery on N. Washington St. Tomorrow, shell watch the Colts face off against the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars and maybe finally start her Holiday shopping. Itll be a brief, fun day before heading back to Washington D.C. for federal budget talks that hope to avoid a government shutdown. The shutdown is just one of the many topics Brooks has tackled recently. Brooks supported the passage of the bi-partisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which gave states more control over education standards and accountability than the federal government and also received support from most local superintendents. I think both sides of the aisle saw that No Child Left Behind was not working, she said. It wasnt improving the skills that our young people needed. A lot of the federal regulations, I believe, were stifling innovation. I talk about Marion and applaud them because they are the prime example of local innovation and turnaround. In some cases, like ESSA, Brooks stances have received support from Democrats. Its refreshing to see Congress come together in a bipartisan fashion and solve some of todays problems for our countrys education system. With the Every Student Succeeds Act, states can still have access to the critical grant that would help establish statewide Pre-K programs, John Zody, chairperson of the Indiana Democratic Party, said in a statement. Other times, her stances have brought harsh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/wreaths-honor-veterans-freedom | Wreaths honor veterans, freedom | 2015-12-13 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | A record number of wreaths will grace the graves at Marion National Cemetery this winter thanks to community and first-time corporate donation. About 250 people visited Marion National Cemetery Saturday afternoon to honor veterans who have served or are currently serving for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. The ceremony featured local veterans from every branch of the U.S. Military and keynote speech from Susan Brooks, Indianas fifth district U.S. House representative. More than 2,300 wreaths were laid on graves in Marion Saturday, nearly doubling the 1,200 wreaths that were laid on graves last year. The uptick in wreaths this year was thanks to a $9,800 donation from WalMart Distribution Center in Gas City. We definitely feel honored, Sue Jehler, director of the Marion National Cemetery said. The cemetery is a gem here. Officially recognized by U.S. Congress in 2008, Wreaths Across America volunteers laid over 700,000 wreaths in over 1,000 different locations, including Marion, in 2014 and were also able to cover all graves at Arlington Nation Cemetery for the first time that year. Not all the graves at Marion National Cemetery received a wreath this year, though Jehler said the goal is for all the graves to eventually have a wreath. She added the cemetery has received amazing support from the community over the years, which she said is important because it ensures the history of the veterans buried in the cemetery will be remembered. When you walk down each aisle, looking at the names on the graves, theres so much history here. Everyone here has some kind of history and story. Ed Trice knows firsthand the history the men and women buried at the Marion National Cemetery. A World War II and Vietnam War veteran, Trice said he tries to visit the cemetery once a week to see two of friends who were just recently buried. When I go up at down the cemetery, I look at all the names, Trice said. All people buried here are all in the same family. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/indiana-delegation-joins-together-to-celebrate-indiana-statehood-day | Indiana Delegation Joins Together to Celebrate Indiana Statehood Day, Beginning of Indiana Bicentennial | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. In honor of Indianas 199th birthday, today Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) joined the Indiana Congressional delegation to celebrate Indiana Statehood Day and the beginning of a yearlong countdown to its bicentennial in 2016 with the official Indiana Bicentennial Flag. As we honor our state today, its important for Hoosiers across Indiana to remember our history and reflect on how great our state truly is, Walorski said. I want to thank the Indiana Bicentennial Commission for providing the commemorative flag and I look forward to celebrating our states history not just today, but every day. The Bicentennial Flag is being flown throughout communities across the state through a sponsorship from Bicentennial Commission member and philanthropist P.E. MacAllister, MacAllister Machinery and the Association of Indiana Counties. The white flag boasts the Indiana Bicentennial logo in the blue and yellow of the Indiana state flag. Click here to download a copy of the delegation photo. For more information about Indianas Bicentennial celebration click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-hosts-congressional-app-challenge-for-high-school-students | Brooks Hosts Congressional App Challenge for High School Students | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. There are five weeks remaining in the 2015 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a congressional initiative to improve student engagement in coding and computer science, and as part of Computer Science Education Week, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) encourages high school students who live or attend school in the Fifth District to submit their plans for a software application (app). In the next seven years, there will be five million computer science jobs, and we need to make sure that students are ready for a career in computer science to meet the growing demand, Brooks said. Coding and the skills required to build an app are the foundation the next generation of innovators need to keep America competitive and on the cutting edge of technology. Initiatives like the Congressional App Challenge help talented coders get engaged early and get hands-on experience in bringing their ideas to life through coding. The CAC was created by the U.S. House of Representatives to engage U.S. high school students in coding and computer science. Last years Fifth District winner is Brandon Boynton from Pendleton, Indiana. He has developed a number of successful apps including Curfew Buddy and The BullyBox . A senior in high school, he is the founder and CEO of Most Beastly Studios, and was awarded the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2014 scholarship. Computer science and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills are essential for economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. According to some estimates, the U.S. may be short as many as 3 million high-skilled workers by 2018. The CAC is a congressional effort to maintain American competitiveness, by proactively inspiring our youth and encouraging them to pursue these crucial STEM-based skills. Students who are interested in participating are asked to design and build an app for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. Students can choose to participate as individuals or in teams of up to four participants. Sub… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-supports-legislation-to-combat-illegal-steel-imports | Visclosky Supports Legislation to Combat Illegal Steel Imports | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky supported the conference agreement for H.R. 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. The House of Representatives approved the measure by a vote of 256 to 158. The conference agreement for H.R. 644 includes provisions requested in a Steel Caucus letter sent on November 20, 2015, and signed by 40 Members of Congress. Specifically, the conference agreement will establish new tools and processes for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to act against the evasion of anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, I am pleased that the leaders of the Ways and Means Committee and Congressional leadership have responded to the call of the Congressional Steel Caucus. This legislation will improve the ability of the CBP to enforce our trade laws and provide American steelworkers with additional tools to fight back against illegal steel imports. We must do all we can to tell countries around the world that the United States does not tolerate illegal trade. Thomas J. Gibson, President and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, said, We applaud the efforts of Rep. Visclosky for his leadership in ensuring that strong language was included in the customs bill to make sure duties are being accurately assessed and collected at the border.The steelworkers of Indiana and the nation are fortunate that the work of Rep. Visclosky will enable Customs and Border Protection officials to address concerns when foreign companies avoid duty payment. Rep. Visclosky once again has successfully championed the issues that are critical to the steel industry, and we are grateful. For a copy of the Steel Caucus letter, click here. For additional information on the conference agreement, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/indiana-delegation-joins-together-to-celebrate-indiana-statehood-day-beginning-of-indiana-bicentennial/ | Indiana Delegation Joins Together to Celebrate Indiana Statehood Day, Beginning of Indiana Bicentennial | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Friday, December 11, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. In honor of Indiana's 199th birthday, today Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) joined the Indiana Congressional delegation to celebrate Indiana Statehood Day and the beginning of a yearlong countdown to its bicentennial in 2016 with the official Indiana Bicentennial Flag. As we honor our state today, it's important for Hoosiers across Indiana to remember our history and reflect on how great our state truly is, Walorski said. I want to thank the Indiana Bicentennial Commission for providing the commemorative flag and I look forward to celebrating our state's history, not just today, but every day. The Bicentennial Flag is being flown throughout communities across the state through a sponsorship from Bicentennial Commission member and philanthropist P.E. MacAllister, MacAllister Machinery and the Association of Indiana Counties. The white flag boasts the Indiana Bicentennial logo in the blue and yellow of the Indiana state flag. Click here to download a copy of the delegation photo. For more information about Indiana's Bicentennial celebration click here. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee, and House Committee on Agriculture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-on-vietnam-veterans-we-must-deliver-on-our-promise-to-care-for-all-veterans-long-after-their-last-day-in-uniform | Donnelly on Vietnam Veterans: “We Must Deliver on our Promise to Care for All Veterans Long After Their Last Day in Uniform” | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly on Vietnam Veterans: We Must Deliver on our Promise to Care for All Veterans Long After Their Last Day in Uniform In floor speech marking 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Senator recognizes Hoosier Vietnam War veterans Friday, December 11, 2015 Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly gave a speech on the Senate floor yesterday evening to recognize the service and sacrifice of Indiana servicemembers during the Vietnam War. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the war. More than 1,200 Hoosier soldiers gave their lives in service to our country. Nearly 150,000 Vietnam War veterans currently live in Indiana. Donnelly said during his speech, At the end of the war, many of our Vietnam veterans didnt receive the welcome home or the recognition they deservedOur Vietnam vets deserve to be held, and are held, in the same high regard as those who fought in World War I, World War II, Korea, Afghanistan, IraqOur Vietnam veterans support and lead our communities as public servants, teachers, lawyers, nurses, business owners, factory workers, bankers, just about anything you can imagine thats what our Vietnam vets are doing to make our country a greater place...They are a generation of veterans who have taught us about love of country and service and who deserve to be honored for their selflessness and sacrifice. We have a responsibility to provide them with the benefits and support they have earned, and to show them the same commitment they demonstrated while they fought to protect us and our freedoms more than four decades agoIn recognition of their service and sacrifice, we must deliver on our promise to care for all veterans long after their last day in uniform. To watch Donnellys full remarks click here. Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, has been a consistent advocate for ensuring that every servicemember, veteran, and their family receive the gratitude and benefits they have earned. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita%E2%80%99s-landmark-education-bill-signed-law | ROKITAS LANDMARK EDUCATION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV December 10, 2015 ROKITAS LANDMARK EDUCATION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW Largest Transfer of Federal Authority to States and Localities in 25 Years Washington, D.C. Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04), issued the following statement after the President signed the Every Student Succeeds Act, legislation that contains conservative education reforms that Rep. Rokita led to the Presidents desk today: This bill is a win for our nations children and will revolutionize how we educate the next generation. It empowers states and ends federally-mandated, unproductive, high stakes testing, the core of No Child Left Behind. I am proud to have led this bill out of the Subcommittee and onto the Presidents desk. This bill gives power back to the people. It gets Washington out of our classrooms and lets the states take control of how they educate their children. I thank my colleagues and fellow conferees for helping to get this bill signed into law. Today is a first step toward transforming our education system and this time we will make sure no child is actually left behind, said Rep. Rokita. ### The reauthorization bill originated in Rep. Rokitas Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, as H.R. 5,the Student Success Act, a bill Rep. Rokita co-authored and led to passage in July. Rep. Rokita was later appointed to the Conference negotiating team to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the Education Bill that the President signed today. For more information about the bill visit: https://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-bill-largest-transfer-federal-authority-states-and-localities-25-years | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-elected-to-republican-conference-steering-committee | Brooks Elected to Republican Conference Steering Committee | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) was elected to serve as an at-large member of the Republican Conference Steering Committee in the House of Representatives. The Steering Committee is responsible for making committee assignments for Republican members of the House. Brooks was the only woman running for one of six at-large seats on the committee and earned the most votes in the election today. Im honored that my colleagues have placed their confidence in me to be an advocate for them on the Steering Committee, Brooks said. The diversity of our conference is a great asset to our legislative work, especially in the committees. Committee assignments should take advantage of the unique expertise, experiences, interests, and districts that make up our conference and use them to inform and improve policy. I look forward to working with my colleagues to make sure that we can maximize our strengths and serve the American people to the best of our ability. The Steering Committee is made up of 35 members of the Republican Conference, including elected members of the leadership team, regional representatives, members representing Congressional classes, at-large members, and a rotating seat for committee chairs. In addition to Congresswoman Brooks, Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), and Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) won at-large seats on the Steering Committee at todays election. Each member of the Republican Conference was allowed to vote only once. Congresswoman Brooks earned the support of 42 members of the Conference. The members elected today will serve on the Steering Committee until the end of the 114th Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-detainee-released-from-guantanamo-rejoined-islamic-terrorism-jeopardiing-americas-national-security/ | Walorski: Detainee Released from Guantanamo Rejoined Islamic Terrorism, Jeopardiing Americas National Security | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 10, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after news reports surfaced last night that a former detainee held at Guantanamo Bay has rejoined the world of Islamic terrorism and is now a leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). Today, the House Armed Services Committee majority also released their report on the illegal transfer of 5 Taliban detainees from Guantanamo Bay: It is deeply disturbing, though sadly not surprising, that this former detainee is now leading a branch of al-Qaeda. It only further confirms what we've known all along: when you release some of the world's most dangerous terrorists from Guantanamo, they will re-enter the world of Islamic extremism and continue their fight against America. These actions jeopardize the national security of our entire country. Even more troubling is the report released today illustrates the lengths the president went in order to circumvent the law and betray the American people in releasing five top Taliban commanders last September from Guantanamo. Of those five, at least three have reportedly attempted to rejoin the terror organizations. With threats and attacks occurring at home and abroad, we can't let any more dangerous terrorists out of Guantanamo Bay. That's why I'm glad my language imposing tighter restrictions on transferring terrorists from Guantanamo Bay into counties in the Middle East was signed into law this year. I will keep fighting to protect our national security and keep terrorists from Guantanamo off American soil. S. 1356, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 includes Walorski's language prohibiting detainees at Guantnamo from being transferred to the United States and to countries that sponsor terrorism. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee, and House Committee o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/donnelly-speaks-on-senate-floor-to-honor-hoosier-vietnam-war-veterans | Donnelly Speaks on Senate Floor to Honor Hoosier Vietnam War Veterans | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Speaks on Senate Floor to Honor Hoosier Vietnam War Veterans Donnelly spoke on the floor of the United States Senate to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and to honor the service and sacrifice of Hoosier Vietnam veterans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-on-military-suicides-acceptable-number-is-zero | Donnelly on Military Suicides: “Acceptable Number is Zero” | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly on Military Suicides: Acceptable Number is Zero Senator discussed his efforts at the Atlantic Council including bipartisan Care Package and Jacob Sexton Act that have been signed into law Thursday, December 10, 2015 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly discussed his successful legislative efforts aimed at preventing military suicide and improving mental health care for servicemembers, as the featured special guest at an Atlantic Council event, How Congress Should Take Care of Those Who Serve Our Country. Donnelly has worked the past three years to advance commonsense, bipartisan legislation through his role on the Senate Armed Services Committee. His bipartisan Servicemember and Veterans Mental Health Care Package (Care Package) recently was signed into law as part of the national defense bill and will improve military mental health care quality and access for servicemembers. Donnelly said, The acceptable number of suicides is zero, because that one person is somebodys Dad, its somebodys Mom, its somebodys brother or sister, is someone who served in Iraq and came home, helped build their local church. The heroes are these men and women who serve every single day. Donnellys Care Package seeks to improve care through three avenues: community providers, direct care providers, and the training of physician assistants. The Care Package builds on the progress made by DonnellysJacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act, which was signed into law late last year. The Sexton Act named for Hoosier Jacob Sexton, a National Guardsman who took his life in 2009 for the first time requires an annual mental health assessment for all servicemembers including Active, Guard, and Reserve. Donnellys efforts have come as more servicemembers are being lost to suicide than to combat. Last year, 443 servicemembers were lost to suicide, making it the third consecutive year that suicides surpassed combat casualties. Through the first six months of 2015, more th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/more-questions-than-answers-after-top-obamacare-official-testifies-before | More Questions than Answers After Top Obamacare Official Testifies Before #SubOversight | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today continued examining Obamacare's state insurance marketplaces. The hearing was Part II of a two-part series - Part I looked at the individual state marketplaces, Part II examined the role being played by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Chairman Murphy commented, "One of our main concerns we will address today is how Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' is conducting oversight over the billions of taxpayer dollars invested in establishing the state exchanges. Today, we expect direct and honest answers from CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt." Unfortunately, the Acting Obamacare CEO was less than forthcoming. Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX) pressed if other states were in jeopardy of failing and having to move to Healthcare.gov, but Slavitt was unable to provide a clear answer. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) asked if Slavitt could guarantee that the state marketplaces would become sustainable and not need to rely on taxpayer dollars, yet he could not make that guarantee and indicated that smaller states may be in trouble. "These weren't gotcha questions. We're trying to get to the bottom of how billions have been squandered with no tangible return for the taxpayer," said Chairman Murphy. "We expect full disclosure and cooperation from CMS moving forward." "The government's robust investment of federal funds into state exchanges should have been accompanied by equally robust accountability by these stewards of taxpayer dollars. Yet, the committee's oversight has revealed that CMS took a hands-off approach to the state exchanges. For example, CMS rubber-stamped No Cost Extension requests, issued permissive and vague guidance, and welcomed failed state exchanges to the federal platform with no questions asked. This is unacceptable," commented full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI). For more information on today's hearing, or to watch an archived webcast, go to: https… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-helps-senate-pass-bipartisan-bill-to-end-flawed-no-child-left-behind-law-increase-local-control-of-education | Donnelly Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Bill to End Flawed No Child Left Behind Law, Increase Local Control of Education | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Bill to End Flawed No Child Left Behind Law, Increase Local Control of Education Every Student Succeeds Act would authorize federal grants to expand pre-K access, and includes provisions similar to initiative Senator promoted that would encourage family engagement in early-childhood learning Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass the Every Student Succeeds Act, legislation that would reform the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and end the flawed federal one-size-fits-all No Child Left Behind policies by allowing states to design systems to identify and support schools that need improvement. The bill also includes provisions similar to those authored by Donnelly that would promote parent and family engagement in early childhood learning. The bill would also authorize Preschool Development Grants that states could compete for to increase access, improve, and coordinate their pre-K programs. The Every Student Succeeds Act now heads to President Obamas desk after the Senate passed it on a bipartisan 85-12 vote, as it previously passed in the House. Donnelly said, It is time we move beyond the failed policies of the No Child Left Behind era. I am pleased the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act would empower and give communities, parents, and teachers the ability to work with school districts and states to ensure that every child receives a quality education. A good education not only lays a foundation for our students to reach their potential but helps increase economic opportunity for Americans and Hoosiers. I am also pleased that the Every Student Succeeds Act includes federal preschool development grants, which would expand pre-K to more children. I stand ready to work with educators, local partners, and officials at the federal, state, and local levels to expand access to preschool programs. Access to early childhood education is critically important … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-comments-on-trump-s-continued-anti-muslim-rhetoric | Rep. Carson Comments on Trumps Continued Anti-Muslim Rhetoric | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Rep. Andr Carson (D-IN), the first Muslim Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: I am deeply troubled by the anti-Muslim rhetoric used by Donald Trump in his campaign for President. It is disturbing that a man seeking the highest office in the land, would exploit recent terrorist attacks to advance his own political agenda. At a time when incidents of hate and violence against American Muslims are on the rise, these provocative statements are highly irresponsible. Far too often our candidates play to fears and prejudices. A true leader rises above this and focuses on the potential of all Americans to move our country forward. Anti-Muslim rhetoric has gone far enough. Its time for all of our leaders, in both parties, to denounce it and present a vision that unites us all. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-supports-visa-waiver-program-enhancements-to-improve-national | Brooks Supports Visa Waiver Program Enhancements to Improve National Security | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House passed H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act by a vote of 407 19. This legislation closes gaps in the Visa Waiver Program screening process, adds additional layers of protection, enhances screening of travelers to the United States, improves information sharing, and prevents fraud. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) issued the following statement after supporting H.R. 158: Reforms to the Visa Waiver Program will help enhance our national security and close existing gaps in our screening processes. The near unanimous action of the House today will help prevent extremists from gaining entry into the United States and improve intelligence and law enforcement information sharing to more quickly identify potential threats. There is still much more work to be done to ensure the safety and security of the American people, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to strengthen our visa processes, find solutions, fortify vulnerabilities, and keep our homeland safe. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-comments-trumps-continued-anti-muslim-rhetoric | Rep. Carson Comments on Trump’s Continued Anti-Muslim Rhetoric | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. André Carson (D-IN), the first Muslim Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "I am deeply troubled by the anti-Muslim rhetoric used by Donald Trump in his campaign for President. It is disturbing that a man seeking the highest office in the land, would exploit recent terrorist attacks to advance his own political agenda. At a time when incidents of hate and violence against American Muslims are on the rise, these provocative statements are highly irresponsible. "Far too often our candidates play to fears and prejudices. A true leader rises above this and focuses on the potential of all Americans to move our country forward. "Anti-Muslim rhetoric has gone far enough. It's time for all of our leaders, in both parties, to denounce it and present a vision that unites us all." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:33:33Z |
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-supports-closing-security-gaps-in-visa-waiver-program/ | Walorski Supports Closing Security Gaps in Visa Waiver Program | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Tuesday, December 8, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after supporting H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, which strengthens the security of the Visa Waiver Program to help prevent foreign terrorists from entering the United States. In order to protect our national security and the safety of Americans, we must adapt our policies to prevent terrorists from entering U.S. soil. Today's legislation addresses and helps fix the vulnerabilities in the Visa Waiver Program. Before an individual is permitted to enter the United States, additional vetting is required. This includes enhanced screening of individuals who have visited or are citizens of Iraq, Syria, and terrorist hotspots' like Iran, Sudan, Somalia, or other nations that have seen a rise in significant terrorist activities. As our enemies continue to evolve, we must do the same to protect the American people from the risks posed by this threat. This is a good first step and I look forward to working with my colleagues to make further changes as new evidence comes to light. Earlier today, Walorski spoke on the House floor in support of the bill, click here to watch her remarks. H.R. 158 passed the House by a vote of 407-19 and now heads to the Senate for further consideration. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-presses-va-on-prescription-practices-guidelines-for-controlled-substances | Donnelly Presses VA on Prescription Practices, Guidelines for Controlled Substances | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Presses VA on Prescription Practices, Guidelines for Controlled Substances Senator sends letter to VA Secretary expressing concern about prescribing practices and pain management policies to address opioid addiction crisis, asks questions in light of federal inspection of the Marion, Indiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on VAs current prescription practices and guidelines for controlled substances.In a letter sent to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald today, Donnelly asked about steps at the federal level to address prescribing practices and how increased training for prescribers can help Indiana address its opioid addition crisis. Following the recent Drug Enforcement Administrations inspection of the Marion, Indiana Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Donnelly asked a number of questions about the VAs efforts related to prescribing opioids to veterans. Among Donnellys questions, he asked about how the VA ensures patient safety and whether complaints have been received about opioid prescribing practices in Indiana, and if so what actions have been taken to address them. Donnelly wrote, in part: I am deeply concerned about the epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose death that is devastating families both in Indiana and across the country. In light of the Drug Enforcement Administration inspection of Marion, Indiana Veteran Affairs Medical Center, I am particularly interested in the VAs efforts to ensure that all of its prescribers comply with the Controlled Substances Act requirements and are using evidence based practices for prescribing controlled substances. Addiction, especially the recent increase in prescription drug abuse and heroin use, impacts Hoosiers in all corners of our state from our largest cities to rural communities. As Senator, I have met with too many families who are struggling to find appropriate treatment s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/letter-transportation-act-provides-security | Letter: Transportation act provides security | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Our businesses and local economies depend on our highways, roads and rails to get goods and services from place to place. As individuals and families, we need safe, dependable roads and bridges to get us from our homes to school, work and everywhere in between without causing damage to our vehicles. This legislation [the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which provides funding for surface transportation programs for five years] is an investment that will help move goods faster, create more jobs and encourage businesses to grow while reforming and improving the programs that sustain our roads, bridges and other surface transportation infrastructure. While this solution isnt a perfect one, Im encouraged that this legislation provides the long-term certainty our state and local government partners need and is paid for in full. Rep. Susan W. Brooks,R-Indiana | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-and-delbene-encourage-support-of-computer-science-education-week | Brooks and DelBene Encourage Support of Computer Science Education Week to Prepare Students for Next Generation Careers | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA1) today introduced a resolution, H. Res. 554, supporting the goals and ideals of Computer Science Education Week. Computer Science Week is celebrated December 7-13, 2015. As a the former Senior Vice President for Ivy Tech Community College, I understand the importance of providing our kids with the skills that will help them succeed in college and throughout their career, Brooks said. To maintain our nations competitive edge, America must raise a new generation of innovators ready to meet the needs of a global and tech-driven economy. Computing plays a crucial role in aligning our current educational attainment gap and opportunities in the workforce, and Computer Science Education Week provides an opportunity to connect students with the computing fields. We are pleased that strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and computer science provisions were included in the recently passed authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The legislation encourages schools to prioritize computer science and STEM education. It is especially important given that the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that in the year 2022, there will be roughly 10 million jobs in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Of those jobs, half are expected to be in computing and information technology. As someone who had a long career in the technology sector before coming to Congress, I know firsthand how important it is that our kids develop the skills they need to have bright futures in the 21st century workforce, DelBene said. The future of innovation in the United States is going to rely in part on talented coders getting engaged early on in their education, which is why its so important that we expand access to next-generation learning opportunities through Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code. National Computer Science Education Week was established in 2009 to coincide with… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-requests-defense-department-address-drug-abuse-in-military/ | Walorski Requests Defense Department Address Drug Abuse in Military | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Monday, December 7, 2015 WASHINGTON D.C. In light of recent reports detailing a rise in the misuse of prescription drugs by members of the Armed Forces, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today wrote a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, requesting more information regarding how the Defense Department (DoD) plans to minimize drug abuse by current and former service members, their families, and in the communities surrounding military installations. According to a March 2013 revised report from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 11 percent of service members reported misusing prescription drugs, up from two percent in 2002 and four percent in 2005. Prescriptions for opioids written by military physicians quadrupled between 2001 and 2009, Walorski wrote. Beyond the immediate health concerns of our service members and their families, drug addiction and abuse also presents a significant readiness challenge for the total force. Therefore, I would like to see your Department serve as a model of how to be part of the solution to America's drug abuse epidemic. The full letter is below or can be read here. Dear Secretary Carter: Throughout my district, the state of Indiana, and around the country, the scourge of addiction is painfully impacting many hard working families. With so many struggling with addictions to both prescription (such as opioids) and non-prescription drugs (such as pseudoephedrine products converted to methamphetamine), the growing cost of this problem in lives and resources is too high to be ignored. Our Armed Forces are not immune from the issues confronting our society, including drug abuse. While drug abuse is significantly lower in the military, many of our service members and their dependents still struggle with addiction to prescription opioid pain medications. According to a March 2013 revised report from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 11 percent of service members reported misusing prescription drugs, up f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-helps-senate-pass-bipartisan-export-import-bank-reauthorization | Donnelly Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Export-Import Bank Reauthorization | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Four-year extension of Ex-Im Bank that heads to Obamas desk would help level playing field for Indiana small businesses with international competitors, boost exports, and create jobs for Hoosiers Friday, December 4, 2015 Washington, D.C. Late yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly helped the Senate pass a bipartisan extension of the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank through September 2019. The Ex-Im Bank reauthorization was part of a five-year transportation and infrastructure funding bill that now heads to President Obamas desk to be signed into law. Donnelly has long advocated for the Ex-Im Bank because it helps level the playing field for Indiana small businesses and manufacturers, doesnt cost taxpayers a dimein fact it turns a profitand protects and create jobs across the state. The Ex-Im Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States, helps facilitate the export of American goods and services to international markets. Because Congress failed to reauthorize the Banks charter by June 30, 2015, the Bank has not been allowed to provide American businesses with any new financing, and some businesses began turning to foreign countries for financing and sending American jobs overseas. Donnelly said, Reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank is great news for businesses in our state. The Export-Import Bank helps companies to expand their export opportunities, creating jobs for Americans and Hoosiers. It doesnt get more commonsense than creating more jobs at home and boosting exports in a fiscally responsible way and the Export-Import Bank does just that. Like any compromise, this bipartisan highway bill is not the bill I would have written, but a long-term reauthorization of federal highway and transit programs is without question that best solution to address our pressing need to repair Indiana roads and bridges and make sure that our transit systems continue to run safely and efficiently. D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-bill-largest-transfer-federal-authority-states-and-localities-25-years | ROKITA BILL IS THE LARGEST TRANSFER OF FEDERAL AUTHORITY TO STATES AND LOCALITIES IN 25 YEARS | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV December 2, 2015 ROKITA BILL IS THE LARGEST TRANSFER OF FEDERAL AUTHORITY TO STATES AND LOCALITIES IN 25 YEARS Education Bill That Guts No Child Left Behind Likely on Its Way to Presidents Desk Washington, D.C. Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04), issued the following statement after the House passedthe Every Student Succeeds Act, a version of the same bill he co-authored for two years and helped negotiate with the Senate recently: This bill empowers states and ends federally mandated, unproductive, high stakes testing, the core of No Child Left Behind, said Rep. Rokita. The laws high-stakes testing, while well-intended, has proved unworkable. It has caused tremendous stress to parents, teachers, and students without yielding the planned results. Therefore, the Secretary of Education through waivers runs schools by executive fiat, imposing requirements on state testing standards and conditioning receipt of federal funds on adopting Common Core standards. In contrast, the Every Student Succeeds Act prohibits the federal government from requiring adoption of Common Core or conditioning receipt of funds on adoption of Common Core. It reins in the Secretary of Education by prohibiting the Secretary from adding requirements to state testing standards or requiring teacher evaluations. It also eliminates 49 ineffective programs and starts eliminating the bureaucrats associated with them. The money saved plus additional funds go to a flexible grant. This bill solves the problems created by No Child Left Behind and provides much needed flexibility to schools. Now, voters and tax payers, through their locally elected officials, can determine what success in testing looks like and hold school systems and teachers accountable to them. It recognizes that when it comes to determining academic standards, local school administrators, teac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-helps-lead-passage-bipartisan-bicameral-highway-funding-bill-bringing-over-5 | ROKITA HELPS LEAD PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL HIGHWAY FUNDING BILL BRINGING OVER $5 BILLION TO INDIANAS INFRASTRUCTURE | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV December 3, 2015 ROKITA HELPS LEAD PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL HIGHWAY FUNDING BILL BRINGING OVER $5 BILLION TO INDIANAS INFRASTRUCTURE Includes two new key policies he championed that are important to Indiana and the nation Washington, D.C. Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04), the only Indiana majority member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan, bicameral, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act: Indiana is known as the Crossroads of America and I am fighting for policies that will not leave an infrastructure debt of crumbling roads and bridges to future generations. The FAST Act will responsibly bring over $5 billion to Indiana in the next five years and incorporates Hoosier innovation that will improve traffic congestion, vehicle safety, and roadways. The bill also restores local control over decision making so states and local governments have more flexibility to address their unique infrastructure priorities, said Rep. Rokita. Rep. Rokita fought to ensure the legislation included key concepts vital to Hoosiers and those traveling through Indiana, specifically Critical Commerce Corridors (CCCs) and Rep. Rokitas bill H.R. 2702, the Safety Through Informed Consumers (STICRS) Act. The CCC idea started in Indiana. In 2003, the Hudson Institute and Purdue University Civil Engineering developed a study to improve our interstate system. CCCs create a physical separation between passenger and commercial vehicles. They are an efficient way we can not only move our goods throughout the country but also improve safety on our nations highways. The STICRS Act, a bill Rep. Rokita introduced last July, requires manufacturers to post ratings for crash avoidance systems in all new cars. This bill showcases new safety technologies that American innovators develop that improve automob… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/computer-science-education-stands-to-benefit-from-esea-reauthorization | Computer Science Education Stands to Benefit from ESEA Reauthorization | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Computer science education could receive a Christmas gift this year. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 might be reauthorized by the end of December under a new name: theEvery Student Succeeds Act. As its name implies, this legislation is designed to encourage equal education opportunities for every student with the help of federal grants and scholarships. This version includes a number of provisions that will give both students and teachers equal access to computer science education. With bi-partisan support, the bill passedthe U.S. House of Representatives 359-64 on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and is expected to easily pass the Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Then it will go to President Barack Obama, whose administration has alreadyexpressed his desireto sign the legislation before the end of 2015. Computer science has strong support on Capitol Hill, with five legislators in particular standing out for their efforts:Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN), Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO),U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA),U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) andCongressmen Lamar Smith (R-TX). The question throughout this process hasn't been whether policymakers support computer science. Rather, it's been a question of who provides guidance on computer science education: The federal government or state and local educators. Della Cronin, a partner at the lobbying firm Washington Partners LLC and a federal relations consultant in Washington, D.C., lobbied for computer science education provisions in the bill on behalf of Code.org. "I was very pleased and a little bit surprised that the vote in the House was as big as it was," Cronin said. The nonprofit's biggest priorities made it into the legislation that passed the House: including computer science in the definition of core academic subjects and allowing computer science educators to access professional development programs like other teachers could. While the new bill did away with the definition of core academic subjects, it created a new definition called well-rounded ed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congresswoman-brooks-receives-first-time-biosecurity-champion-award | Congresswoman Brooks receives first-time Biosecurity champion award | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) of Carmel is a recipient of the Alliance for Biosecurity's inaugural Congressional Biosecurity Champion Award. The award acknowledges the efforts of members of Congress who have shown leadership and taken significant action to improve U.S. national health security and preparedness for biological threats, both naturally emerging and manmade. "Our nation faces so many known and unknown risks that improving preparedness is a fundamental imperative, and we thank Congresswoman Brooks for her commitment to improving national health security," said Elizabeth Posillico, president and CEO of Elusys Therapeutics, and co-chair of the Alliance for Biosecurity. "Attention only seems to turn to biosecurity when there is a crisis and fades once it has been resolved, so we appreciate Congresswoman Brooks' ongoing support to strengthen preparedness efforts before another crisis." As the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense's recent report reveals, the United States is underprepared for biological threats and does not give these threats the same level of attention as it does other threats. The "National Blueprint for Biodefense" also highlights the important role of drug and vaccine medical countermeasures and calls for robust government funding and new incentives to support public-private partnerships to develop, manufacture, and stockpile them before a threat materializes. In presenting this award to Brooks, the Alliance recognizes that she introduced and championed H.R. 3299, the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015. The new legislation would improve preparedness for national health security threats and strengthen medical countermeasure development. Brooks is one of four members to receive the 2015 Congressional Biosecurity Champion Award. The other honorees include Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA). In keeping with the innovative nature of the work of the members of the Alliance, the award is a unique one-of-a-kind… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/indiana-expected-to-receive-5b-in-federal-highway-funds | Indiana expected to receive $5B in federal highway funds | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Indiana would receive at least $5 billion in federal highway money over the next five years to tackle infrastructure projects under a congressional compromise hammered out this week as part of a long-term reauthorization of federal programs. The state would also receive about $500 million over the same period for public transit programs. Both houses of Congress still need to vote on the funding measure, with the House expected to consider it Thursday afternoon. The House and Senate reached the deal this week on the $281 billion transportation bill that would increase spending to address the nation's aging and congested highways and transit systemsa legislative feat that lawmakers and President Barack Obama have struggled throughout his administration to achieve. Members of Indianas congressional delegation said the bipartisan compromise is not perfect. But Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly said it is without question the best solution to address our pressing need to repair Indiana roads and bridges and make sure that transit systems continue to run safely and efficiently. The five-year agreement, unveiled Tuesday, also would put an end to the cycle of temporary extensions and threatened shutdowns of transportation programs that have bedeviled Congress for the past seven years, making it difficult for states to plan long-term projects. The need for infrastructure improvements has become a politically prickly issue in Indiana of late, too, and will likely shape discussions in the next two legislative sessions and in the 2016 governor's race. The bill will facilitate major state projects, such as I-69 Evansville to Indianapolis, and provide funding for bridge maintenance and repair, said Matt Lahr, a spokesman for Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Coats. The offices of Republican U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks and Luke Messer said Indiana would receive a roughly $500 million increase over current spending under the so-called Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act, bringing the funding level to little more than $5 billion over t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-transportation-agreement-provides-long-term-certainty-for-state | Brooks: Transportation Agreement Provides Long-Term Certainty For State and Local Governments | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House passed the Conference Report on the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act a bipartisan, bicameral proposal that provide funding for surface transportation programs for five years. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) released the following statement: Our businesses and local economies depend on our highways, roads, and rails to get goods and services from place to place. As individuals and families, we need safe, dependable roads and bridges to get us from our homes to school, work, and everywhere in between without causing damage to our vehicles. This legislation is an investment that will help move goods faster, create more jobs, and encourage businesses to grow, while reforming and improving the programs that sustain our roads, bridges, and other surface transportation infrastructure. While this solution isnt a perfect one, Im encouraged that this legislation provides the long-term certainty our state and local government partners need and is paid for in full. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-supports-five-year-surface-transportation-funding-legislation | Visclosky Supports Five-Year Surface Transportation Funding Legislation | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky supported the conference agreement for H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. The House of Representatives approved the measure by a vote of 359 to 65. This legislation authorizes and includes dedicated revenue sources for surface transportation programs for the next five years. Specific to Indiana, the measure increases funding for Indiana highway programs by $448 million and increases funding for Indiana transit programs by $29.7 million. The measure also increases the funds available for Capital Investment Grants, which assist investment projects such as the recapitalization and expansion of the South Shore Rail Line. It also increases the funding available for improvements to bus systems by 89 percent. Additionally, the measure includes language that strengthens Buy America requirements for the use of American iron and steel in transportation projects. Further, the measure includes a reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank for four years. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, I am pleased that this measure includes provisions to strengthen Buy America requirements. During these challenging days for steelworkers, we must do all we can to make more American steel. I also support this measure because it provides increased funding levels for investments in our roads, bridges, and rail and bus systems, and it enables our community leaders to be better able to make plans and implement transportation infrastructure projects for current and future residents of Northwest Indiana. Mike Noland, CEO and General Manager of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, stated, We are thrilled to see that this legislation supports the long-term infrastructure investments that are critical to the South Shores daily operations and expansion plans. From the West Lake Corridor, to double tracking, to installing Positive Train Control, this legislation provides a path forward and much needed federal funding. Congressman Visclosky's unwavering leadership o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/save/https:/visclosky.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/steel-caucus-calls-for-more-enforcement-of-trade-rules | Steel Caucus calls for more enforcement of trade rules | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | web.archive.org | legacy | Saving page now... https://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/steel-caucus-calls-for-more-enforcement-of-trade-rules As it appears live December 14, 2017 7:19:54 AM UTC Steel Caucus calls for more enforcement of trade rules | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-supports-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-visa-waiver-program- | Donnelly Supports Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Visa Waiver Program | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Supports Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Visa Waiver Program After briefings with Department of Homeland Security and Department of State, Senator says refugee program should continue Thursday, December 3, 2015 Washington, D.C. As part of his efforts to review ways to strengthen our national security in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Donnelly announced today his support for bipartisan legislation that would enhance the security of the Visa Waiver Program. The legislation aims to prevent terrorists from entering the United Statesby barring individuals who have traveled to Iraq or Syria in the past five years from using the Visa Waiver Program, requiring travelers using the program to provide additional information before they travel, and increasing information-sharing between countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Donnelly said, The safety of Hoosiers is my top priority. I am supporting bipartisan legislation that would strengthen our Visa Waiver Program because we should ensure we are doing everything we can to further enhance our national security. Donnelly also focused on efforts to address recent concerns expressed about the refugee resettlement program. I have worked extensively to review our screening process for refugees to enter into the United States and Indiana. In recent weeks, I have had conversations and briefings with the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and other officials from DHS and the Department of State. I feel confident after this review that the refugee screening process is exhaustive and utilizes the best information, technology, and appropriate caution to ensure the security of the United States and our Hoosier state. I believe that, in light of the security processes, extensive reviews, and safety steps put in place, that the refugee program should be allowed to move forward. BACKGROUND The Visa Waiver Program currently allows citizens from more than three dozen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-will-oppose-partisan-effort-that-would-repeal-health-care-law-and-deny-insurance-coverage-to-hoosier-families | Donnelly Will Oppose Partisan Effort That Would Repeal Health Care Law and Deny Insurance Coverage to Hoosier Families | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Will Oppose Partisan Effort That Would Repeal Health Care Law and Deny Insurance Coverage to Hoosier Families Senator highlights personal stories of Hoosiers who would lose health insurance if health care law were repealed Thursday, December 3, 2015 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly will vote against a partisan effort that would take away health insurance coverage for hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers, undercutting progress made by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Donnelly will oppose legislation that is scheduled to come before the Senate as part of a budget process called reconciliation. The bill would repeal portions of the health care law and phase out the laws Medicaid expansion, eliminating the states Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) 2.0, which covers 350,000 working Hoosiers. In January, Indiana Governor Pence embraced the opportunity made possible through the ACA to expand Medicaid through HIP 2.0, but seems to have forgotten. Donnelly said, My priority is to expand access to quality, affordable health care. Hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers have health insurance today because of the Affordable Care Act, and even our Governor has embraced the law to expand coverage for Hoosiers. Todays vote is a simple choice between continuing our effort to expand access to quality health care or returning to a broken system that denied health insurance because of pre-existing conditions and left millions with no other choice but to go to the emergency room for basic health care. Martha from Evansville said, We were able to get insurance and the health care we need thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The idea that it could be taken away is devastating. Its stressful that ACA repeal is a constant threat, because without the ACA we wouldnt have health insurance again. Its really frightening. About Martha:Martha is a community college instructor and a reading instructor; her husband is a minister with the United Methodist Church. Until signing up for cove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/energy-policy-crude-export-ban-keystone-xl-amendments-head-to-house-floor | ENERGY POLICY: Crude export ban, Keystone XL amendments head to House floor | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | A sweeping package from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, likely to clear the chamber this week, has become the latest vehicle for repeal of the crude export ban and speeding the permitting process for projects like Keystone XL. House lawmakers today will debate a rule adopted yesterday by the House Rules Committee that sets up parameters for consideration ofH.R. 8, a broad bill intended to increase efficiency, speed natural gas exports and modernize the aging electric grid. The committee reported the rule by voice vote to allow 38 amendments, of the 103 submitted to the panel, to reach the floor. Under a structured rule that will guide the remainder of floor debate, the committee incorporated portions of a crude oil exports bill (H.R. 702) that cleared the House in October. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas), who has led efforts to repeal the crude oil exports ban, predicted yesterday that the amendment would draw more bipartisan support in this round. Two months ago, 26 Democrats crossed the aisle to support the measure (Greenwire, Oct. 9). The committee also made in order an amendment offered by Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas) that aims to consolidate the lengthy permitting process that stalled the Keystone XL pipeline for years. It would establish a permitting process within the Energy Department, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the State Department for cross-border infrastructure projects. Another amendment by GOP Reps. David McKinley of West Virginia and Ryan Zinke of Montana would promote the completion of environmental reviews for a proposed coal export terminal in Washington state. The Lummi Tribe says the project would violate treaty fishing rights (see related story). Republican amendments to be considered include a repeal of U.S. EPA's final rule establishing federal standards for residential wood heaters; a measure requiring the secretary of Energy to collaborate with Mexico's Secretariat of Energy and Canada's natural resources ministry when developing guidelines to develop skills for an energy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-susan-brooks-helps-put-spotlight-on-civil-legal-aid | Rep. Susan Brooks helps put spotlight on civil legal aid | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Civil legal aid providers got a boost Tuesday with the announcement of the formation of a Civil Legal Services Caucus in the U.S. Congress. Indiana Rep. Susan Brooks has joined Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III in launching the group which will focus on expanding access to legal representation for low-income families. The caucus will bring together House members who have a shared interest in and want to advocate for civil legal aid. In making the announcement, Brooks, a former prosecutor, noted many indigent families, veterans and domestic violence victims are often forced to navigate the judicial system alone because they cannot afford a lawyer. They can then face enormous burdens in court and bring a result that devastates families and puts them at greater risk to descend further into poverty. This caucus will seek to change that, making sure that when civil disputes are brought to our judicial system, those involved, regardless of financial means, have access to appropriate legal resources and representation, Brooks, an Indianapolis Republican, said in a statement. Jon Laramore, executive director of Indiana Legal Services, said he was thrilled Brooks is taking a leadership role on this issue. He sees the caucus as educating legislators about the work of civil legal aid providers and how many people are helped nationally. The establishment of a caucus can only be good news for continued financial support to civil legal aid, Laramore said. It shows that the support for our work is bipartisan and has been for many years. Brooks and Kennedy have sent a letter to their congressional colleagues, urging them to join the caucus. They noted the high number of families who are eligible for legal aid but are turned away annually because the programs lack resources. In addition, they emphasized that most of the cases handled by civil aid attorneys in Indiana and Massachusetts involved families and housing. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/every-student-succeeds-act-passes-house-returns-authority-to-the-states | Every Student Succeeds Act Passes House, Returns Authority to the States | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House passed the conference report on S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a bipartisan, bicameral proposal that replaces No Child Left Behind policies. This legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 359 to 64. The agreement returns authority and discretion to the states, school districts, and parents; reins in the power of the Secretary of Education; and eliminates 49 duplicative or inefficient programs, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05)said. Weve got to support an education system that emphasizes high standards, accountability for results, local control, transparency, and parental choice. This agreement is a good step in the right direction. The ESSA would largely shift authority regarding education from the federal government to states and local districts. However, annual math and reading tests for students and public reporting of those testing results will still be required, and schools will be held accountable for closing achievement gaps between low- and high-income students. Under the new legislation, states will be required to determine their own academic goals and measures for academic progress, as well as make decisions about how to improve schools that are struggling. The legislation strongly supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education initiatives, including computer science, that will help close the existing skills gap and better prepare students for the careers of the future. Specifically, the ESSA: Ends the Secretary of Educations ability to impose requirements on states and schools, and ends the era of conditional waivers. Prohibits the Secretary of Education, or any agent of the federal government, from forcing or coercing states into adopting Common Core standards. Mandates annual math and reading testing for students, and eliminates the federally-mandated strings attached to these assessments. Eliminates the federally-mandated accountability system known as the Adequate Yearly Progress and restores the re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=270 | Dr. Bucshon Votes to Overhaul Education System, Empower States and Parents | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved the conference report for S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act, a measure that replaces No Child Left Behind,reins in the federal government's ability to intervene in K-12 education, restores state and local control, and empowers parents. Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the passage of S. 1177: This legislation represents the first major education overhaul since 2002. With it, we reign infederal intervention, restore state and local control, and empower parents to make decisions on what's best for their children regarding K-12 education. Without it, states and families will continue to be subject to the one-size-fits-all federal approach from the Department of Education that's not working for students, said Bucshon. As a father of four, I understand how critical it is that education policy be set as close to the student as possible. These common-sense reforms help accomplish that goal. S. 1177 passed the House by a bipartisan vote and represents a melding of proposals approved separately by the House and Senate earlier this year. BACKGROUND: Congressman Bucshon recently traveled the 8th District during his Education Tour, where he met with area educators to discuss S. 1177 and other issues impacting their ability to teach students. Highlights of S. 1177: Places new and unprecedented restrictions on the authority of the Secretary of Education. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from forcing, coercing, or incentivizing states into adopting Common Core. Those prohibitions can be found in sections 8544, 8525A, and 8527 of the legislation. Ends the era of federally-mandated high-stakes testing. Eliminates the federally-mandated one-size-fits-all-accountability system. Repeals 49 ineffective and duplicative federal programs. Provides states and schools with new funding and flexibility. Offers parents more school choice. What some major publications are saying: Wall Street Journal: S. 11… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-launch-legal-aid-caucus | Lawmakers launch legal aid caucus | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Lawmakers in the House have created a caucus to make it easier for low-income families to get legal representation. Reps. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) and Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) launched the Access to Civil Legal Services Caucus on Tuesday to advocate for civil legal aid programs and ensure access to representation is never limited by income. Our legal system is where our nation makes good on the sacred promise of equal justice under the law," Kennedy said in a news release. "But too often that promise is far from guaranteed for low-income families, veterans, victims of domestic violence and thousands of other Americans forced to stand in our courtrooms alone each year with their homes, savings and futures at risk. In urging other lawmakers to join the caucus, the lawmakers cited a Boston Bar Association report that found 64 percent of cases in Massachusetts in 2013 that were eligible for legal aid programs were turned away due to lack of funding. The majority of cases covered by civil legal aid organizations in Massachusetts and Indiana involved family and housing. This caucus will seek to change that, making sure that when civil disputes are brought to our judicial system, those involved, regardless of financial means, have access to appropriate legal resources and representation, Brooks said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-susan-brooks-congratulates-our-lady-of-mount-carmel-on-blue-ribbon | Rep. Susan Brooks congratulates Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Blue Ribbon status | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School recently hosted U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks as part of its 2015 National Blue Ribbon School celebrations. OLMC was named a Blue Ribbon School in September by the U.S. Department of Education. Brooks met with the newly-elected student council and toured classrooms. She also answered about a dozen questions from students ranging from What is the toughest part of your job? to How do you balance work and family? Her visit ended with a school assembly where she presented Principal Sister Mary Emily Knapp a copy of the Congressional Record. Brooks officially bestowed this designation in front of the House of Representatives on Oct. 26. Brooks shared that her now-adult children attended Catholic schools. She said earning a Blue Ribbon recognition is a testament to the teachers, staff, students and parents, all of whom play a vital role in the success of OLMC. Her remarks to the students included be nice to everyone, know that your hard work and dedication brought you to receiving this award and that you are a Christ-centered community and Jesus Christ is the center of your life. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. OLMC School was named an Exemplary High Performing School, meaning that it is among Indianas highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests and student performance and high school graduation rates are among the highest levels. OLMC School is one of only 10 schools in Indiana to receive the National Blue Ribbon designation, and was recognized in a ceremony in early November in Washington, D.C. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kennedy-brooks-launch-congressional-access-to-legal-services-caucus | Kennedy, Brooks Launch Congressional Access to Legal Services Caucus | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC As Congress continues to debate comprehensive justice reform, Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-MA4) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN5) today launched the Access to Civil Legal Services Caucus which will focus on expanding access to legal representation for low-income families. According to the Legal Services Corporation, half of those that qualify for legal assistance are turned away due to lack of resources. As former prosecutors, Kennedy and Brooks have both made addressing inequities in the justice system a priority of their time inCongress. Our legal system is where our nation makes good on the sacred promise of equal justice under the law, said Congressman Kennedy. But too often that promise is far from guaranteed for low-income families, veterans, victims of domestic violence and thousands of other Americans forced to stand in our courtrooms alone each year with their homes, savings and futures at risk. Through this caucus, we can build a strong coalition in Congress to advocate for civil legal aid programs and ensure access to representation is never limited by income. Unfortunately, some civil disputes require the parties to resolve their differences in court, but many of those who face the toughest legal challenges, including low-income families, veterans, and victims of domestic violence, are forced to navigate the judicial system alone, without any legal help or counsel simply because they cant afford it, said Congresswoman Brooks. Without legal advice to help guide them through the complicated judicial process, and with court personnel and systems often overwhelmed, they can face enormous burdens that devastate families, result in a further descent into poverty, and cause homelessness. This caucus will seek to change that, making sure that when civil disputes are brought to our judicial system, those involved, regardless of financial means, have access to appropriate legal resources and representation. In a letter to colleagues urging them to join the Caucus, the lawmakers cited a Bo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=269 | Dr. Bucshon Votes to Keep Hoosier Energy Affordable | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | The House of Representatives today passed S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24, two resolutions that provide for congressional disapproval (under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) of the EPA's unprecedented regulations on both new and existing fossil-fuel fired power plants. During debate on the House floor, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. spoke in support of the resolutions expressing his disapproval of the EPA's overreach. Full text of his floor speech is included below and video can be accessed here:https://youtu.be/P75HXKb379c. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S.J. Res. 24 which expresses congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the EPA's rule on existing power plants. I also support S.J. Res 23 which was just debated. According to EPA's own cost-benefit analysis, these regulations would do very little to impact global temperatures, but these regulations will without a doubt be devastating for Hoosier businesses and families that rely on affordable energy. Those hurt the most will be the poor and seniors on a fixed income. Advances in how we produce energy should be achieved through innovation, technology, and efficient business practices, not by unobtainable federal government mandates from the EPA. Mr. Speaker, Indiana disapproves of the EPA's attack on our state's economy and our state's jobs. I urge my colleges to reject this overreach by supporting S.J. Res. 23 and 24. Thank you, I yield back. To date, 27 states have filed challenges to the rule on existing plants and 23 states are challenging the rule for new plants. S.J. Res. 23 passed by a vote of 235-188and S.J. Res. 24 passed by a vote of 242-180. Congressman LarryBucshon, M.D.is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana's 8th Congressional district.The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/new-psychiatric-care-bill-passes-senate | New Psychiatric Care Bill Passes Senate | 2015-11-30 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | A bill to extend a demonstration program designed to allow people with chronic mental illnesses to seek the help they need without becoming stuck in the revolving door of emergency room visits, relapses, jail and homelessness is now on track to be signed into law. The Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act of 2015 will allow Medicaid to provide matching funds to states to reimburse the treatment of severely mentally ill people between the ages 21 and 64 at psychiatric hospitals with more than 16 beds, according to a news release from Sen. Ben Cardin's office, which also saidthe program has shown very promising preliminary results. The bill was introduced by Cardin (D-Md.) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.). The original cosponsor of the legislation was Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and the lead sponsors in the House were Reps. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and Susan Brooks (R-Ind.). A psychiatric bed shortage is causing many severely mentally ill individuals to go without medical treatment, and instead, winding up in prison or on the streets. Our bipartisan, budget-neutral legislation continues an important demonstration project that helps the mentally ill access quality, life-saving care from freestanding psychiatric hospitals, Toomey said in in the release. In 2010, Congress authorized the demonstration project to alleviate the shortage of psychiatric beds in 11 states and the District of Colombia by allowing federal Medicaid matching payments to freestanding psychiatric hospitals for emergency psychiatric cases. The demonstration had been set to end on Dec. 15, 2015, according to the news release. The bill extends the program through Sept. 30, 2016, when the Secretary of Health and Human Services will be required to submit a report to Congress with recommendations based on the final evaluation. The secretary could also extend the program for another three years and expand it to include other states. At the completion of those three additional years, the project would come to a close unless Congress acts to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-steel-caucus-calls-on-ways-and-means-to-enact-customs-bill | Congressional Steel Caucus Calls on Ways and Means To Enact Customs Bill | 2015-11-30 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Tim Murphy, Vice Chairman Pete Visclosky, and 38 other Members of the bipartisan Congressional Steel Caucus today sent a letter to the leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee, urging that the Committee work with its Senate counterparts and make the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (H.R.644) a priority as Congress returns from the Thanksgiving holiday break. Detailed in the letter, the bipartisan lawmakers state that maintaining strong trade laws and vigorous enforcement of laws are critical elements for a strong domestic steel industry, noting how American steelworkers are under attack every day from illegal imports.They request the Committee to conference and complete the enactment of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, which contains provisions that would ensure that antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duties are being accurately assessed and collected at the border, as soon as possible. Earlier this year, the Congressional Steel Caucus spearheaded passage of legislation concerning antidumping and countervailing duty laws that was signed into law on June 29th. Congressman Tim Murphy Chairman, Congressional Steel Caucus, stated, We achieved historic success in the House with trade remedy language earlier this year, but we cant rest on our laurels. The Congressional Steel Caucus is working to ensure strong enforcement standards remain in the final conference report. Vice Chairman Visclosky stated, Illegal steel imports are decimating the American steel industry and it is imperative that we have the strongest tools and resources to fight back. Legislation to update Customs and Border Protection processes and authorities is essential to defending American steelworkers and combating illegal trade. I hope the House Ways and Means Committee and Congressional leadership heed the call of the Congressional Steel Caucus to see that this legislation is completed as soon as possible. Below is a text of the letter and a PDF of the signed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-discusses-growing-role-nwsc-crane-and-purdue-play-in-national-security-during-visit-to-national-laboratories-with-defense-officials | Donnelly Discusses Growing Role NWSC Crane and Purdue Play in National Security During Visit to National Laboratories with Defense Officials | 2015-11-30 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Discusses Growing Role NWSC Crane and Purdue Play in National Security During Visit to National Laboratories with Defense Officials Senator recently traveled to two NNSA labs and military installation in role as Senate Armed Services Committee Strategic Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Monday, November 30, 2015 Indianapolis, Ind. U.S. Senator Donnelly recently visited two National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and a Department of Defense (DoD) military installation in New Mexico to meet with defense officials about the role that Indiana plays in helping the U.S. maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent. Donnelly had a chance to discuss Purdues new partnership with Sandia National Laboratories and NWSC Cranes work to support DoDs nuclear programs. Donnelly also visited Los Alamos National Laboratory and Kirtland Air Force Base. Donnelly reviewed government efforts aimed at maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile, protecting the U.S. against weapons of mass destruction, and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons around the world. As Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Donnelly helps lead oversight efforts of Americas nuclear weapons programs. One of Donnellys top priorities has been maximizing collaboration and information sharing across the Navy, Air Force, and NNSA. NSWC Crane has been on the leading edge of efforts to enhance collaboration, sharing their world-renowned expertise with partners in the national security labs and across the military services. Earlier this year, Donnelly helped welcome Purdue and Sandias announcement about the formation of a strategic alliance. During the five-year alliance, Purdue and Sandia will work collaboratively on research; support exchange opportunities for Purdue faculty and students and Sandia staff; and support an increased faculty-research partnership. From left to right: U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly with officials from Sandia National… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-statement-on-hoosier-families-being-turned-away-from-pre-k-pilot-program-due-to-limited-funding | Donnelly Statement on Hoosier Families Being Turned Away from Pre-K Pilot Program Due to Limited Funding | 2015-11-30 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Statement on Hoosier Families Being Turned Away from Pre-K Pilot Program Due to Limited Funding Monday, November 30, 2015 Washington, D.C.U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today released the following statement in response to a report in the Indianapolis Star that thousands of Hoosier families who applied for Indianas new preschool pilot program have been turned away due to limited funding. This news comes after Indiana Governor Mike Pence chose to forego applying for a federal Preschool Development Grant last year. The grant, offered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, would have helped build, develop, and expand voluntary, high-quality preschool programs for low-and moderate-income Hoosier families. Indiana would have been eligible to receive up to $80 million in funding. Donnelly said, It was disappointing when the Governor decided not to apply for federal preschool development grants. We knew that there was high demand from Hoosier families for these programs, and when you leave as much as $80 million on the table, it is no surprise that so many now lack access to them. An investment in pre-K is an investment in Indianas future, and we can help increase economic opportunity for Hoosiers by making preschool a priority for our kids and giving them a chance to build a strong foundation for long-term success. As Indianas senator, I will continue to push for expanding access to early childhood education, and I am pleased that the compromise bill Congress is expected to soon consider to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act would authorize federal preschool development grants for states to increase access, improve, and coordinate their pre-K programs. I stand ready to work with Governor Pence, educators, and other local partners to ensure more Hoosier families have access to early childhood education and the resources necessary to achieve their potential. In an October 2014 letter to Pence, Donnelly expressed disappointment and re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/a-history-of-gary | A history of Gary | 2015-11-26 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | 7895 Broadway, Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410 Phone: (219) 795-1844 Fax: (219) 795-1850 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/past-e-newsletters/giving-thanks-by-giving-back | Giving Thanks by Giving Back | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | November 25, 2015 Dear Friend, This week we take a break from our busy lives to give thanks. While many of us have a feast waiting for us at home, there are thousands of Hoosiers and millions of Americans who do not have enough food to put on the table. As we gather with our loved ones and count our blessings, one of the best ways we can give thanks for our good fortune is to give back. Each year, my family and I head over to the annual Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Day dinner tomake sureourneighbors are able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.This tradition is my way of keeping in touch with what I believe to be the spirit of this holiday. Congressman Carson serves Thanksgiving dinner with his daughter, Salimah, at the Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Day Dinner in 2014 As President John F. Kennedy once said, As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words. But to live by them. During this season ofThanksgivingmay we use our time, talents, and our treasure to serve our neighbors in need, show our appreciation for our troops, and reflect on the blessings in our livesthatwe are most thankful for. From my family to yours, best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. Your Friend, Andr | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/the-december-election-that-matters | The December Election That Matters | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | About a dozen House Republicans are jockeying for valuable seats on the GOP Steering Committee, part of a broader effort to devolve power from leadership to the rank and file. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is usually a ballot-free zone, but House Republicans will return from their districts to a hurried internal election season after the reorganization of the Republican Steering Committee. Roughly a dozen members are running for half as many seats on the secretive panel that doles out committee assignments and chairmanships, and that was reorganized as a precondition for conservatives on the House Freedom Caucus to support Paul Ryan for speaker. And more candidates could materialize before the election, which is expected to happen sometime before the Christmas recess. Republicans will vote for six at-large members to join the committee after the restructuring task force repurposed those slots, which were previously reserved for top committee chairmen. But complicating the process, each Republican member gets only one total vote, meaning members will have to choose between loyalties and back only one candidate. The top six vote-getters will take hold of the seats. There will be a lot of cross-pressures on a lot of members, said Rep. Tom Cole, who has been making calls to members asking for their support for one of the slots. Its really a free-for-all. The idea behind the reorganization was to decentralize power. But in a sense, it will factionalize the conference, as some members will have to choose, for instance, between their committee chairman or the designee of their intraparty caucus. The belief is that through this approach to voting, well be able to diversify the membership on the Steering Committee because any group could organize and put forward a candidate, said Republican Policy Committee Chairman Luke Messer, who sits on the steering committee and helped lead its reorganizational task force. That is whats happening. The House Freedom Caucus and the centrist Tuesday Group a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-donnellys-care-package-signed-into-law-as-part-of-ndaa | Sen. Donnelly's 'Care Package' signed into law as part of NDAA | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Evansville, Indiana 123 NW 4th Street, Suite 417 Evansville, IN 47708 p: (812) 425-5813 f: (812) 425-5817 Get Directions Fort Wayne, Indiana 203 E. Berry Street, Suite 702 B Fort Wayne, IN 46802 p: (260) 420-4955 f: (260) 420-4930 Get Directions Hammond, Indiana 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 3200 Hammond, IN 46320 p: (219)-852-0089 f: (219)-852-0729 Get Directions Indianapolis, Indiana 115 N. Pennsylvania Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 p: (317) 226-5555 f: (855) 772-7518 Get Directions Jeffersonville, Indiana 702 North Shore Drive, Suite LL-101 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 p: (812)-284-2027 f: (812)-284-2044 Get Directions South Bend, Indiana 205 West Colfax Avenue South Bend, IN 46601 p: (574)-288-2780 f: (574)-234-7476 Get Directions WASHINGTON, D.C. 720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 p: (202) 224-4814 f: (202) 224-5011 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-supported-legislation-signed-into-law-will-help-youngest-victims-of-opioid-addiction | Donnelly-Supported Legislation Signed into Law, Will Help Youngest Victims of Opioid Addiction | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly-Supported Legislation Signed into Law, Will Help Youngest Victims of Opioid Addiction Builds on Senators ongoing work to stem tide of devastating prescription opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Granger, Ind. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly lauded the bipartisan effort that led President Obama to sign the Protecting our Infants Act into law. The legislation will help newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal and painful symptoms associated with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).Donnelly announced his support for the bill earlier this year. It is the latest positive development in Donnellys ongoing work to combat the opioid abuse and heroin use epidemics. Donnelly said, Too many of our youngest Hoosiers are born dependent on opioids and then suffer from withdrawal. This legislation will help improve treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and reduce the number of babies born addicted to opioids over the long-term. This is a clear example of the positive progress we can make when we work together to address this problem that is sadly devastating families across Indiana. Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, President, March of Dimes, said, No infant should begin life by suffering the pain of drug withdrawal. The Protecting Our Infants Act is a critical first step toward reducing the terrible toll of neonatal abstinence syndrome and brings much-needed attention to the dramatic increase in the number of infants born exposed to opioids and other drugs. We thank the bill sponsors and supporters, including Sen. Joe Donnelly, for their tremendous efforts on behalf of drug-exposed babies. We look forward to working with authorities at the federal, state and local levels to prevent infant drug exposure and treat those affected. ThebipartisanProtecting Our Infants Act, introduced earlier this year by Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) will: Direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to de… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnellys-military-mental-health-provisions-signed-into-law-with-national-defense-bill | Donnelly’s Military Mental Health Provisions Signed into Law with National Defense Bill | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnellys Military Mental Health Provisions Signed into Law with National Defense Bill Senators bipartisan efforts will improve quality of care and ease of access for servicemembers in ongoing push to address military suicide Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Granger, Ind. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law today by President Obama, includes provisions of U.S. Senator Joe Donnellys bipartisan Servicemember and Veterans Mental Health Care Package (Care Package). This legislation will improve military mental health care quality and access for servicemembers and seeks to prevent military suicide. The national defense bill passed the Senate earlier this month with Senator Donnellys support on a 91 to 3 vote. Donnelly said, Seeing the Care Package signed into law is another important step forward as we continue the fight to bring military suicide numbers down to zero. Getting these provisions implemented in communities across Indiana and throughout the country will improve the quality of mental health care provided to our servicemembers. It will expand their options, helping connect Hoosiers with local providers who are specially trained to deal with challenges unique to the military. It will also help our Department of Defense providers better recognize the signs of suicide risk in their patients and connect them with the resources and support they need. We owe it to our servicemembers and their families to help them get access to the best quality mental health care. Our work is far from done, and I will keep pushing to improve mental health care for our servicemembers, veterans, and their loved ones. Shelley Wadsworth MacDermid,Director, Military Family Research Institute atPurdue University, said, "We applaud Senator Donnellys outstanding commitment to addressing the psychological health of service members, veterans and their families. There is a significant need for community-based behavioral health training, and we at MFRI are proud to have… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-commends-mooresville-schools-collaborative-efforts-thwart-bomb-threat | ROKITA COMMENDS MOORESVILLE SCHOOLS FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO THWART BOMB THREAT | 2015-11-24 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV November 24, 2015 ROKITA COMMENDS MOORESVILLE SCHOOLS FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO THWART BOMB THREAT Washington, D.C. Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after local officials thwarted a threat in Mooresville High School: I commend the Mooresville school officials, teachers, and police department for their vigilance. Cooperation between school officials and law enforcement ensured this plan never came to fruition. Communication, like Mooresville demonstrated yesterday, was a key discussion at the School Safety Summit I hosted last week, said Rokita. Nearly 100, law enforcement and security industry professionals came together in Plainfield at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to discuss ways they can work together to facilitate a productive and safe learning environment for students. Among those present were Indiana State Representatives, Peggy Mayfield, Jeff Thompson, Chairman of the House Education Committee Robert Behning, and State Senator Pete Miller. Collaboration and communication were two of the main items we discussed. We need to encourage students to talk with their parents and school administrators. However, we also learned that the security industry, law enforcement, and school officials need to communicate with each other to understand the effective technologies available, best practices to utilize, and the unique challenges present in a learning environment that may include a public building. Working together is how we prevent tragedies, said Rokita. Summit participants also discussed how to better utilize School Resource Officers (SROs), and whether or not national standards would help or hinder local efforts, realizing every school corporation is different. Flexibility was a term used throughout the morning. I heard that schoolsneed to be able to implement their own best practices. For example, some schools have a full-time officer in their building every day while… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/munsters-south-shore-hopes-focus-on-development | Munster's South Shore hopes focus on development | 2015-11-24 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | 7895 Broadway, Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410 Phone: (219) 795-1844 Fax: (219) 795-1850 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-congratulates-hoosier-legend-lee-hamilton-on-presidential-medal-of-freedom-award | Donnelly Congratulates Hoosier Legend Lee Hamilton on Presidential Medal of Freedom Award | 2015-11-24 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Congratulates Hoosier Legend Lee Hamilton on Presidential Medal of Freedom Award Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Indianapolis, Ind. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in advance of Lee Hamilton being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hamilton is set to receive the Nations highest civilian honor later today. Donnelly said: Lee Hamilton represents the best of Hoosier values. As a national security and foreign policy leader, long-time Congressman, outspoken advocate for bipartisanship in government, and Director of IUs Center on Congress, Lee has dedicated himself to improving Indiana and our country. Given his lifelong commitment to public service, Lee is a deserving recipient of this recognition. Im proud to call Lee a friend and fellow Hoosier. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/event/rokita-community-conversations-december-13-2015 | Rokita Community Conversations - December 13, 2015 Rensselaer, IN | 2015-11-23 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | Join Congressman Todd Rokita in a Community Conversation, Sunday December 13, 2015 at Rensselaer High School Like you, I believe that a public service is a public trust. The best way to continue earning that trust is to answer your questions honestly and listen to you personally. As your U.S. Representative, face-to-face gatherings are where I best get my marching orders and it's how you can hear directly what is really going on. That is why I hope you will continue to join me for a Community Conversation I'm hosting in Rensselaer on Sunday, December 13, 2015. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call my Danville District Office at: (317) 718-0404. See you there. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/event/rokita-community-conversations-december-14-2015-rensselaer | Rokita Community Conversations - December 14, 2015 Plainfield, IN | 2015-11-23 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | Like you, I believe that a public service is a public trust. The best way to continue earning that trust is to answer your questions honestly and listen to you personally. As your U.S. Representative, face-to-face gatherings are where I best get my marching orders and it's how you can hear directly what is really going on. That is why I hope you will continue to join me for a Community Conversation I'm hosting in Planfield on Monday, December 14, 2015. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call my Danville District Office at: (317) 718-0404. See you there. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/cardin-toomey-mental-illness-bill-awaits-signature | Cardin-Toomey Mental Illness Bill Awaits Signature | 2015-11-23 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | A bill introduced byU.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.)to extend the duration of a demonstration program that allows individuals with chronic mental illnesses to seek the help they need without becoming stuck in the revolving door of emergency room visits, relapses, jail, homelessness, and death, is now on track to be signed into law. The just-passed S. 599,Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act of 2015, will allow Medicaid to provide matching funds to states to reimburse the treatment of severely mentally ill individuals between the ages of 21 and 64 at psychiatric hospitals with more than 16 beds.U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine)was an original cosponsor of the legislation.Representatives John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03) and Susan Brooks (R-Ind.-05)were lead sponsors in the House. Too often Americans with emergency mental health needs are unable to receive the care they need due to bureaucratic red tape, saidSenator Cardin,a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care.This bipartisan legislation helps ensure individuals in crisis are treated like patients, and not warehoused or as is too often the case ignored. By working with the states, the federal government can be a partner in saving lives as well as vital resources. A psychiatric bed shortage is causing many severely mentally ill individuals to go without medical treatment, and instead, winding up in prison or on the streets. Our bipartisan, budget-neutral legislation continues an important demonstration project that helps the mentally ill access quality, life-saving care from freestanding psychiatric hospitals,said Senator Toomey. In 2010, Congress authorized this demonstration project to alleviate the shortage of psychiatric beds in 11 states and the District of Colombia by allowing federal Medicaid matching payments to freestanding psychiatric hospitals for emergency psychiatric cases. Despite very promising preliminary results, the demonstration is set to end on December 15, 2015.TheImproving Access to Emergenc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-to-visit-national-blue-ribbon-winning-our-lady-of-mount-carmel | Brooks to Visit National Blue Ribbon Winning Our Lady of Mount Carmel School | 2015-11-23 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) will visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) School to recognize OLMC School on being named a National Blue Ribbon School. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognized OLMC School in September as one of 335 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2015, and one of only 50 private schools, based on their overall academic excellence. During her visit, the Congresswoman will meet with the newly elected members of the OLMC student council, tour the school, and take questions from the student body. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. OLMC School was named an Exemplary High Performing School, meaning that it is among Indianas highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests and student performance and high school graduation rates are among the highest levels. OLMC School is one of only ten schools in the state of Indiana to receive the National Blue Ribbon designation this year, and was recognized in a ceremony in early November in Washington, D.C. The OLMC School application for the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is available online here: https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/15in145pv_our_lady_of_mount_carmel_school.html Our Lady of Mount Carmel School strives to be a Christ-Centered community that provides excellence in education to meet the needs of the whole child. Located just north of Indianapolis in Carmel, Indiana, this K-8 Catholic school serves 665 students. Begun in 1956, the school sees its mission as one of the ministries of the parish community. The relationships that thrive among families, faculty, religious sisters, students, and alumni exemplify the schools strength. The common vision of the school as a family united in Christ can be seen as students, parents, and faculty move purposefully together in faith tow… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-hosts-collaborative-discussion-about-school-safety | ROKITA HOSTS COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY | 2015-11-20 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV November 20, 2015 ROKITA HOSTS COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY Washington, D.C. - Rep. Rokita (IN-04), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, led a collaborative discussion today with local schools, community leaders, first responders, and industry leaders on how schools can utilize cutting-edge safety technology to facilitate a productive and safe learning environment: I have visited over 30 schools during the last few years where we discussed school safety. I have also studied school safety technology with the security industry and best practices with law enforcement. One of the things I learned is that those groups were not always talking with each other. Todays event is meant to reverse that. I thank everyone for participating today and for their commitment to ensuring our children receive a quality education in a safe environment. I look forward to exploring ways to put this discussion into action, said Rep. Rokita. Congressman Rokita and his team hosted the event along with the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, IN. Brownsburg Police Chief, Michael Dove, delivered the keynote address. Over 70 Hoosiers participated in the event including Indiana State Representatives, safety professionals, law enforcement officers, and school board members. ### https://flic.kr/p/Bk6Cme https://flic.kr/p/BhRkUC https://flic.kr/p/BhRrSj https://flic.kr/p/AHpTBH https://flic.kr/p/BeCkwm | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/naphs-applauds-final-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-extend-and-expand | NAPHS Applauds Final Passage of Bipartisan Legislation To Extend and Expand the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Project | 2015-11-20 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | This week Congress passed and will send to the President bipartisan legislation to improve access to emergency psychiatric care for adult Medicaid beneficiaries. On Monday the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed S.599, theImproving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act of 2015. This legislation was passed by unanimous consent by the Senate earlier this fall and given final Senate approval on Thursday. The legislation will now go to President Obama for signature. The measure was originally introduced by Sens.Ben Cardin(D-MD),Patrick Toomey(R-PA), andSusan Collins(R-ME) to keep alive the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Project, which would have ended this year without Congressional action. Identical legislation (H.R.3681) was introduced by Reps.John Sarbanes(D-MD) andSusan Brooks(R-IN) in the House. The budget-neutral bill allows 10 states and theDistrict of Columbiato continue to serve adult Medicaid beneficiaries (ages 21-64) who would otherwise be prohibited from accessing short-term acute care in psychiatric hospitals because of the "Institutions for Mental Disease" (IMD) exclusion. The bill also gives the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary discretion to expand the demonstration nationwide. "As an association representing professionals and facilities delivering behavioral health care, the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) commends Congress for taking bipartisan action to address the critical need for timely access to life-saving psychiatric hospital treatment," said NAPHS President and CEOMark Covall. "We especially want to thank the outstanding leadership of Sens, Cardin, Toomey, and Collins along with Reps. Sarbanes and Brooks, all of whom worked tirelessly to get this legislation passed. The three-year demonstration has proven that it can make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable Americans by giving adults with mental illnesses and substance use disorders access to the same hospital treatment that their Medicaid ins… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-appointed-negotiating-team-overhaul-education-law-fights-include-his | ROKITA APPOINTED TO NEGOTIATING TEAM TO OVERHAUL EDUCATION LAW, FIGHTS TO INCLUDE HIS CONSERVATIVE STUDENT SUCCESS ACT REFORMS | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL:MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV November 18, 2015 ROKITA APPOINTED TO NEGOTIATING TEAM TO OVERHAUL EDUCATION LAW, FIGHTS TO INCLUDE HIS CONSERVATIVE STUDENT SUCCESS ACT REFORMS Marks the K-12 Education Chairmans Third Appointment to a Conference Negotiating Team in 114th Congress Washington, D.C. Representative Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after he was appointed by House leadership to serve as a conferee for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Reauthorization. The Conference Committee is made up of negotiation teams of members from both the House and Senate. They held their first meeting today: I thank Speaker Ryan for the opportunity to serve on the ESEA Conference Committee. As we move through this negotiation process we must remember that our childrens future is at stake. How we educate our children today will determine how they will develop as the leaders of tomorrow. My goal is to make sure the conservative reforms and policies of the Student Success Act that put parents, teachers, school boards, and states in control, are incorporated as much as possible into the final proposal, said Rep. Rokita. The proposed framework includes many conservative reform policies from H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, a bill that Rep. Rokita co-authored and led to passage in July. Specifically, it expands access to quality charter schools and allows federal funds to follow low-income children to the school of the parents choice. It also restores local control by ending federally mandated high-stakes testing and eliminating the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Further, it eliminates over 50 ineffective programs and creates a flexible grant so states can decide how to use that money for students. It reins in the Secretary of Education, eliminating a lot of his discretion and authority. Finally, it prohibits the federal government from requiring adoption of Common Core or conditioning receipt of funds on adoption of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita-statement-syrian-refugee-strategy | ROKITA STATEMENT ON SYRIAN REFUGEE STRATEGY | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL: MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV November 19, 2015 ROKITA STATEMENT ON SYRIAN REFUGEE STRATEGY Washington, D.C. - Rep. Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act. While the United States has a proud tradition of welcoming refugees into our country, we cannot ignore the high-threat environment that exists in the world. This bill honors our Constitutional duty to the American people to keep them safe by requiring the Obama Administration to verify that any refugees from Syria or Iraq entering the United States have no terrorist or radical sympathies, said Rep. Rokita. H.R. 4038 requires that the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence unanimously certify that any refugees traveling from Syria or Iraq do not pose a security threat before admittance into the United States. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-first-priority-is-to-ensure-the-safety-and-security-of-the | Brooks: First Priority is to Ensure the Safety and Security of the American People | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) voted in favor of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015. The SAFE Act establishes the most robust national security vetting process in our nations history, providing the safeguards needed to ensure that we are doing everything possible to prevent terrorists and foreign fighters from reaching our shores. America leads the world in humanitarian assistance, and has a proud tradition of welcoming refugees to our country, Brooks said. However, our first priority is to ensure the safety and security of the American people. Our own intelligence shows that ISIS is seeking to exploit gaps in our process for refugees. Leaders of the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence Community have all testified that we do not have the necessary intelligence to properly vet refugees from Syria and Iraq. The SAFE Act makes sure that the refugee process is not exploited by terrorists and foreign fighters, but is able to facilitate the resettlement of individuals who are not a threat to the United States and who may be fleeing from terrorists in their home country. The SAFE Act bars admission to the United States of any proposed Syrian or Iraqi refugee until the nations top security officialsthe Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the FBI, and the Director of National Intelligenceunanimously verify that the individual does not pose a security threat. Specifically, under this legislation, no refugee from Iraq or Syria will be admitted to the United States unless: the FBI director certifies to Congress the background investigation of each refugee; and the Secretary of Homeland Security, along with the FBI Director and the Director of National Intelligence, certifies to Congress that each refugee is not a security threat to the United States. It also creates an additional layer of protection by requiring the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General to independently assess the refugee approvalsmakin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=268 | Dr. Bucshon Votes to Pause Syrian Refugee Program | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4038, a plan to pause the government's Syrian refugee program, with a veto-proof majority: This is a security measure that prioritizes the safety of the American people, said Bucshon. Terrorists have made clear their intentions to exploit our compassion as a welcoming, humanitarian nation. At the same time, the president's national security team admits the Syrian refugee program has significant security gaps that would allow them to do so. Without a thorough verification process in place to vet every refugee that enters the United States, the program should be put on hold. This common-sense, bipartisan bill significantly strengthens the vetting process and puts resettlement on hold unless or until the administration can guarantee those who wish to do us harm are not crossing our borders under the guise of refugees. When it comes to national security, there's no room for error. As a representative of the people, I will take every step available to protect the citizens of this country. H.R. 4038 passed the House by a vote of 289-137 and now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Earlier this week, Bucshon released a statement supporting Governor Mike Pence's decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana. BACKGROUND: Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official Matthew Emrich disclosed that the government does not have access to any database in Syria that can be used to check the backgrounds of incoming refugees against criminal and terrorist records. Nevertheless, it was revealed that over 90% of Syrian refugee applicants get approved, despite intelligence gaps and absent the ability to thoroughly check for security risks. Furthermore, at least one of the terrorists that attacked the stadium in Paris entered Europeusing a fake Syrian passport through the refugee program. Many of the President's top national security advisors agree the Syr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-invites-constitutents-to-send-condolence-messages-to-people-of-france/ | Walorski Invites Constitutents to Send Condolence Messages to People of France | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Thursday, November 19, 2015 Rep. Jackie Walorski today announced she is collecting condolence messages from the 2nd Congressional District by email and at her Mishawaka district office. Just include your full name and address with your message and she will hand deliver those condolences to the French Ambassador and let him know the 2nd District joins the nation in standing united with the people of France after last week's horrific terrorist attacks. IN02 Condolence Message Details Email: IN02PrayforParis@gmail.com Mail: Rep. Jackie Walorski, 202 Lincolnway East, Suite 101, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2015 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/washingtons-amazing-mental-health-legislation | Washington's Amazing Mental Health Legislation | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | A version of this originally appeared in the excellent blog created by former Washington Post reporter Pete Earley, author ofCrazy, A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness. The bipartisan Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (HR2646) was recently passed by the Health Subcommittee and received a big boost when House Speaker Paul Ryan endorsed it in anunaired 60 Minutes clip. But sitting in the room watching the committee consider the bill was like attending two separate plays going on simultaneously. One play, about substantive ways to help the most seriously mentally ill was put on by Republicans. Democrats put on the other play. It demonstrated how far they had been misled by the mental health industry. It pains me to say that because I am a Democrat. The Substance of the Bill Historically, mental health bills in Congress have thrown money at politically correct, feel-good programs that let mental health industry engage in easy and palatable tasks like "reducing stigma," "education" or "improving mental health," but rarely deliver actual treatment to adults with serious mental illness. HR2646 has provisions to improve mental health, but it also has five provisions that start to focus government programs on delivering treatment to adults with serious mental illness. The support for the shift is coming primarily from families of the seriously ill and Republicans who want to reduce crime, incarceration and tragedies. While they were joined by 45 Democrat co-sponsors, led by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, most Democrats have been taught to avoid those issues for fear of causing stigma. Following is a preliminary analysis of how the five most important provisions came out of the markup, followed by a discussion of what went on at the hearing. Makes it more likely government will work to help the seriously ill, and rely on evidence.Perhaps the most important provision of HR2646 is the dismantling of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) and replacing it with an Assistant… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-brings-employers-and-educators-together-to-talk-health-care | Brooks Brings Employers and Educators Together to Talk Health Care Careers | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | NOBLESVILLE, Ind. Today, Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN05) is hosting Connecting Careers and Classrooms: Health Care at Riverview Hospital with educators and health care employers from the fifth district to discuss ways to prepare young Hoosiers for the jobs of the 21st century. More than 75 middle and high school teachers, guidance counselors and school administrators are scheduled to participate in the event which is designed to help educators learn about and share the wide variety of career opportunities available to their students in a given field. There is an information gap out there, Brooks said. So many of our students dont know about the career opportunities that exist in the industries right in our backyard. Through our Connecting Careers and Classrooms events, were helping to bridge that gap by giving educators, people who have a tremendous influence on our kids, the opportunity to see first-hand the variety of careers available today. We picked the health care industry as the focus of todays event because nearly 10 percent of Indianas workforce is in health care, and that number is growing. Connecting Careers and Classrooms: Health Care features seven health care industry partners and several district schools who will be showcasing existing career development programs that seek to engage students in health care fields. Participating educators will hear panel discussions on careers in patient care, support and indirect care, and on how to build effective partnerships between local schools and the health care industry. In addition, educators will tour the Riverview Health facility and have the opportunity to network with other participants. Theres a shortage of nurses and doctors in Indiana, Brooks continued. Over half the counties in our state have been designated medically underserved, and weve got to engage more young people in health care careers to help meet the needs of our communities and continue to attract businesses and talent to our region. This is about the careers of the future, and getti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/icymi-walorski-attends-national-defense-authorization-act-bill-signing/ | ICYMI: Walorski Attends National Defense Authorization Act Bill Signing | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Wednesday, November 18, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, attended Speaker Ryan's bill signing of the National Defense Authorization Act. S. 1356, the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed the House and the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support earlier this month, authorizing $607 billion in funding for the military and requires the president to prepare a plan to defeat ISIS. The bill now heads to the president's desk. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Agriculture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-flake-states-deserve-fair-share-of-federal-highway-funds | Donnelly, Flake: States Deserve Fair Share of Federal Highway Funds | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly, Flake: States Deserve Fair Share of Federal Highway Funds Senators lead bipartisan group in letter urging Congress to fix funding of federal highway programs in final agreement on long-term highway legislation Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) led a letter with a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues to the leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the HouseCommittee onTransportationand Infrastructureurging that any long-term transportation authorization ensures fair funding for all states. Afterpassing long-term highway fundinglegislation, the House and Senate are negotiating a final agreement. Donnelly and Flake wrote, in part, Although we are all committed to the timely passage of a long-term transportation bill, the bills current calculation of minimum state apportionments would result in significantly less federal funding for the states we represent. We believe that any long-term transportation reauthorization should address this issue As we work together to implement a long-term highway bill, we have the opportunity to make a simple change that will greatly benefit infrastructure projects nationwide. We look forward to working with you to ensure that all states receive their fair share of federal transportation funding. In September, Donnelly and Flake introduced bipartisan legislation that would fix funding of federal highway programs so that every state would receive at least 95% of the states portion of contributions to the Highway Trust Fund. Currently, Indiana is only slated to receivea share of highway funding equal to91% of itsshare ofHighway Trust Fund contributions. The Donnelly-Flake bill is nearly identical to the amendment Donnelly and Flake introduced to the Senate version of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill in July 2015. Text of the letter led by Donnelly and Flake to leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/rokita%E2%80%99s-bipartisan-pro-business-pro-sovereignty-bill-passes-house-third-bill-pass | ROKITAS BIPARTISAN, PRO-BUSINESS, PRO-SOVEREIGNTY BILL PASSES HOUSE, THIRD BILL TO PASS THIS YEAR | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Todd Rokita | R000592 | rokita.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MEGAN WELLS PHONE: 202-225-5037 E-MAIL:MEGAN.WELLS@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV November 17, 2015 ROKITAS BIPARTISAN, PRO-BUSINESS, PRO-SOVEREIGNTY BILL PASSES HOUSE, THIRD BILL TO PASS THIS YEAR First Time The Tribal Sovereignty Bill Passed in Ten Years Washington, D.C. Representative Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 511, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act, a bipartisan bill he introduced in January. The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act will prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from exerting jurisdiction over tribal government businesses operating on tribal lands: It is not the National Labor Relations Boards place to impinge upon the employment preferences of sovereign tribes, just as it is not able to do so with state and local governments. Tribal governments alone, accountable to their tribal members and employees, should decide the labor practices for the entities they own on their own lands, just as state and local governments can now do under the NLRA. Drawing this line in statute not only helps tribal government, it also helps remind the executive branch of the sovereignty of state and local governments, said Rep. Rokita. H.R. 511 ends the NLRBs unnecessary and excessive overreach by allowing tribes to carry out government functions and determine their own labor ordinances. In essence, this legislation protects the constitutional principle that Native American tribal governments are sovereign governments, just like other state and local governments. I thank my colleagues in the House for supporting this commonsense, bipartisan measure and urge the Senate to pass this legislation, added Rokita. The bill passed 249 to 177. ### Background: H.R. 511 The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 Prior to the NLRB 2004 Sam Manuel decision, the NLRB respected Native American sovereignty and held that tribes are generally free from outside intervention. The NLRB overturned that decision and began using a subjective test to determi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-brooks-proposal-to-help-people-experiencing-a-mental-health | House Passes Brooks Proposal to Help People Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis | 2015-11-16 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today the House of Representatives passed S. 599, the Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) introduced H.R. 3681, companion legislation in the House of Representatives. This legislation would extend for one year the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Project which currently operates in 11 states and the District of Columbia, and allows states not currently participating to apply for the demonstration, including Indiana. The demonstration helps people experiencing a mental health crisis, such as expressing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, get the care and treatment they need without delay. Under current law, adults expressing suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies cant get the care they need in a timely and effective way, Brooks said. This proposal gives people access to short-term, direct care in psychiatric hospitals when they need it, removing the burden of care from the emergency departments of general hospitals in our communities. This will prevent senseless tragedies; improve continuity of care for patients struggling with mental illness, and save taxpayer dollars. With limited exceptions, under current law, Medicaid doesnt cover services provided in psychiatric institutions to adults ages 21 to 64. This is known as Medicaids Institution for Mental Disease exclusion. However, Medicaid payments are available to other providers, like general hospitals, who offer services to enrollees experiencing a mental health emergency. The demonstration allows Medicaid to cover short-term, acute care provided by private psychiatric hospitals to Medicaid enrollees between the ages of 21 and 64 experiencing a mental health crisis. Emergency rooms are already overburdened, and these patients would get more appropriate emergency care at a psychiatric hospital, Brooks continued. Im proud to support the extension of this proposal to help make sure people get the treatment they need from the experts. We need to do everything we can to st… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=267 | Dr. Bucshon Applauds Governors Call to Suspend Syrian Refugee Resettlement in Indiana | 2015-11-16 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Larry Bucshon | B001275 | bucshon.house.gov | legacy | Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement commending Governor Mike Pence's decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana: We are a welcoming, humanitarian nation and state; however, in light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and the threats we face around the world it's critical that we prioritize the safety of the American people. Therefore, I support Governor Pence's decision to suspend Syrian refugee resettlement in Indiana and believe the same step should be taken by the federal government until a thorough, effective, and verifiable vetting process is in place. Today, Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul called for President Obama to temporarily suspend admission of Syrian refugees into the United States stating, We lack the on-the-ground intelligence necessary to thoroughly vet Syrian refugees. His letter can be read in full here. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana's 8th Congressional district. The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick counties. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walorski.house.gov/walorski-commends-governor-pence-for-suspending-syrian-refugee-resettlement-program-in-indiana/ | Walorski Commends Governor Pence for Suspending Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program in Indiana | 2015-11-16 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Jackie Walorski | W000813 | walorski.house.gov | legacy | Monday, November 16, 2015 Washington, D.C. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) issued the following statement after Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced this morning his plan to suspend the Syrian refugee resettlement program pending assurances from the federal government that proper security measures have been achieved: I applaud Governor Pence for his leadership on prioritizing the safety and security of Hoosiers. As the world continues to come to terms with the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday, the threat of extremist attacks looms over the United States. While millions of Syrians, including women, children, and orphans have endured immense hardships, current State Department mechanisms are inadequate because often no paperwork exists, and since they are arriving from a failed state in Syria, it is nearly impossible to determine who is a threat and who is safe. My responsibility is to ensure the safety of the people of the Second District and it's in our best interests to halt the program until we have more information on who these refugees are and how the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI plans to track these individuals. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Agriculture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-and-chairman-of-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-discuss-bipartisan-efforts-to-accelerate-medical-breakthroughs | Donnelly and Chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee Discuss Bipartisan Efforts to Accelerate Medical Breakthroughs | 2015-11-16 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly and Chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee Discuss Bipartisan Efforts to Accelerate Medical Breakthroughs Donnelly and Upton host roundtable discussion in Indianapolis on proposed Medical Innovation Agenda and the House-passed 21st Century Cures Act Monday, November 16, 2015 Indianapolis, Ind. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives hosted a roundtable discussion at Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation today on bipartisan efforts to encourage medical innovation, help accelerate development and review of new, life-saving medicines and medical devices. Donnelly announced his Medical Innovation Agenda last month that includes a series of bipartisan bills introduced or supported by Donnelly that would streamline multiple Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval processes to expedite the development of life-saving medicines and medical devices. The House passed Uptons 21st Century Cures Act earlier this year. Donnelly and Upton were joined by more than 15 organizations representing the life sciences industry, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device companies. Donnelly and Upton participate in the roundtable. For high-definition photos, click here. Donnelly said, We are at an exciting time in medical advances, and federally-funded researchers and experts in the life sciences industries in Indiana are leading the way in groundbreaking technologies and medicine. Some of our laws and regulations, however, have not kept pace with innovation. We must continue to close the gap between the development of new drugs and devices and bringing safe and effective products to the public. That is why Congressman Upton and I have partnered together in a bipartisan effort aimed at helping ensure patients have timely access to life-saving drugs and medical devices. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to support medical innov… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/carson-statement-on-terror-attacks-in-par | Carson Statement on Terror Attacks in Paris | 2015-11-13 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Rep. Andr Carson (IN-07), Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: Like all Americans, I was outraged to learn of thedespicable terrorist attacks carried out in Paris yesterday. This horrific violence against innocent people is clearly an attempt to intimidate andinstill fear, not only in the people of France, but in everyone who values freedom and equality.As we struggle to come to terms with this tragedy, weknow one thing for certain, these terroristswill not prevail. The United States will do everything in ourpower to assist the French andbring those responsible to justice. In the coming days,mythoughts and prayers will be with the French people, the victims and their families. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/carson-statement-terror-attacks-paris | Carson Statement on Terror Attacks in Paris | 2015-11-13 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. André Carson (IN-07), Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: "Like all Americans, I was outraged to learn of the despicable terrorist attacks carried out in Paris yesterday. This horrific violence against innocent people is clearly an attempt to intimidate and instill fear, not only in the people of France, but in everyone who values freedom and equality. As we struggle to come to terms with this tragedy, we know one thing for certain, these terrorists will not prevail. "The United States will do everything in our power to assist the French and bring those responsible to justice. In the coming days, my thoughts and prayers will be with the French people, the victims and their families." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:30:58Z |
| http://carson.house.gov/newsroom/past-e-newsletters/improving-the-crossroads-of-america | Improving the Crossroads of America | 2015-11-12 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | WEBSITE | CONTACT ME Forward to a Friend Upcoming Events: Service Academy Open House Where:Charles A Tindley Accelerated School 3960 Meadows Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205When: Saturday, November 21 Noon -2 P.M. November 12, 2015 Dear Friend, Indiana is the Crossroads of America. Our roads, bridges and highways not only help support our national economy, they support countless Hoosier jobs by transporting goods and services produced across our state. Thats why last week I supported a six-year federal highway bill that puts in place policies to improve our nations infrastructure and provide funds for Indianas roads.According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 65% of America's roads are rated as being in less than good condition and 25% of bridges need to be replaced. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, will provide $325 billion over the next six years to pay for needed upgrades to our highway, rail, street and other important infrastructure projects.This legislation represents a true compromise between Democrats and Republicans and will provide the certainty needed to focus onrebuilding our roads, repairing our bridges and spurring job creation for all Hoosiers. As the Ranking Member of the Emergency Management Subcommittee, I am pleased that two of my amendments were included in the final bill. One improves the cost and delivery of emergency vehicles, the other corrects the Federal Aid-Highway Program to ensure economically distressed communities are prioritized. Now that theHouse has passed the bill, the Senate and House Conference Committeewill resolve differences between the two chambers sofinal legislation can beto sent to the President. As always, I am honored to represent you and your family in Con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/brooks-freeman-wilson-to-headline-forum | Brooks, Freeman-Wilson to Headline Forum | 2015-11-12 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks and Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will be the featured speakers at the Hazelett Women in Leadership Forum this month at the Indiana Statehouse. They will talk about women's leadership in government, communication and work-life balance. The forum was created by Ambassador Randall L. Tobias, the Randall L. Tobias Foundation, the IU Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence, IUPUI and the IUPUI Office for Women. "This program grows out of a desire to honor and hear from individuals who are successful leaders. Our speakers are individuals who exemplify excellence in leadership and work to support the advancement of women in leadership roles, Tobias Center Executive Director Carol Madison said. The November 23 event is free and open to the public. A reception is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in the Rotunda, followed by the presentations at 6:00 p.m. in the North Atrium. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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