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| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/twenty-two-boebert-legislative-priorities-signed-law | Twenty-Two Boebert Legislative Priorities Signed Into Law | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image December 31, 2022 Twenty-Two of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s legislative priorities were signed into law in H.R. 2617, the consolidated appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “I worked hard with the House Appropriations Committee to ensure that twenty-two of my legislative provisions for Colorado were included in the bill and signed into law. My top priority is delivering results for the people of Colorado’s Third District, and that is exactly what I did by securing these twenty-two legislative provisions signed into law.” Legislative Priorities Signed into Law Delivering for Colorado’s Third District: Natural Resources Statutory provision signed into law directing the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to establish a pilot program to combat salt cedar and Russian olive infestations in the West. These noxious weeds waste precious water resources. This appropriation victory delivered on Rep. Boebert’s promise to Montezuma County to help them combat drought by removing noxious weeds. Legislative provision signed into law prohibiting listing the greater sage-grouse as an endangered species. This will protect 173 million acres of land from being locked up from energy production, critical mineral production, grazing rights, and other multiple-use activities. $50 million appropriation signed into law for the U.S. Forest Service to address invasive species like the bark beetle infestation devastating Colorado’s forests. Additionally, by fighting the bark beetle infestation, Rep. Boebert’s legislative provision will reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Water $229.26 million for water conservation and delivery projects and an additional $50 million for rural water projects that will help combat western drought, including the Arkansas Valley Conduit that will provide an abundant supply of clean water for 50,000 people in Southeastern Colorado. $7.66 million for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers Endangered Fi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1026 | University of Hawai‘i Will Benefit From Solid Results In Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=16 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for all federal discretionary spending, has announced millions in funding and other actions he sought and secured to strengthen the University of Hawaii’s (UH) position as a major research institution and economic generator for the state. The funds are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Omnibus Appropriations measure recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. “This funding measure continues to showcase a very productive partnership between our Hawai’i congressional delegation and UH, our flagship institution of higher education and engine of our economy, with its excellent record of attracting hundreds of millions in research funding,” said Case. “In President Lassner’s report to the UH Board of Regents earlier this year, he referred to the result of our FY 2022 federal spending bill as ‘an excellent year for UH’ and thanked the Hawai‘i congressional delegation, ‘all of whom have been actively working on behalf of the State of Hawai‘i and the University of Hawai‘i with programs that will really help us serve our communities on every island.’ This year’s spending bill builds further on that foundation to provide UH with enhanced federal support.” Case worked to directly support UH through his Community Project Funding (CPF) requests by securing: · $6.5 million for the UH Center to complete construction of the Early Phase Clinical Research Center on its Kaka‘ako campus. The 17,000 square foot outpatient early phase clinical trial clinic—the first of its kind in State of Hawai‘i—will provide Hawai‘i cancer patients who have exhausted traditional treatments with greater access to novel clinical trials across multiple disciplines. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono also supported this request. · $1.8 million for the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute to develop and train navigators to support kūpuna and family caregivers. This is a joint initiative between UH-Mānoa and th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-castro-releases-2022-end-of-year-report | Congressman Castro Releases 2022 End-of-Year Report | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Joaquin Castro | C001091 | castro.house.gov | castro | https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released an end-of-year report detailing his 2022 accomplishments on behalf of the 20th Congressional District of Texas. “Throughout the past year, San Antonians have worked hard to rebuild from the challenges of the pandemic and rise together toward a better future. It’s an extraordinary privilege to represent our great city in Congress, and I’m honored to share the progress my office delivered in 2022. As we approach 2023, I look forward to continuing my work to expand our Infrastructure of Opportunity — the great public schools and universities, sound health care system, and good-paying jobs that allow Americans to pursue their dreams.” Key 2022 accomplishments include: $15.6 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2023 community projects in San Antonio, including local initiatives to preserve affordable housing, prevent domestic violence, support small businesses, expand access to affordable health care, and more. $10.5 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2022 community projects in San Antonio, including local initiatives to expand workforce development programs at Project QUEST, expand the local reach of Communities in Schools, improve Wi-Fi access in public housing, train mental health providers to meet community needs, and more. More than $3.2 million in federal benefits recovered for the people of San Antonio, including more than $320,000 from the Department of Veterans Affairs. More than $163 million in federal grants for programs and services in San Antonio. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-new-year-statement | Congressman Flood’s New Year Statement | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NE | Mike Flood | F000474 | flood.house.gov | flood | https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of the New Year holiday, which is celebrated on Sunday, January 1st. “A new year is always a time to reflect on and take stock of the past year as we make plans for new beginnings. Throughout 2022, our state has enjoyed a growing economy and low unemployment even as we and the nation as a whole grapple with fiscal challenges brought on by reckless spending from Washington. Whatever your dreams and goals are for 2023, there’s no better place to life them out than right here in the Good Life—a place where hard work is rewarded, and the American dream is alive and well.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvis-passing | Congressman Flood's Statement on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Passing | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NE | Mike Flood | F000474 | flood.house.gov | flood | https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had passed away. “Benedict XVI stands out as one of the most consequential figures of the last 100 years for many reasons: He was a prolific writer, brilliant theologian, and above all a man who showed the world through his own living witness how to better love and follow Jesus Christ. From serving as an advisor at Vatican II to leading the effort to compile the 1992 Catechism of the Catholic Church, he brought the Gospel message into a modern culture pushing back on what he identified as a ‘dictatorship of relativism.’ Mandi and I join fellow Catholics around the world in mourning his passing and celebrating his legacy, which will continue to strengthen the faith of countless millions for generations to come.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2022/12/31/id-a37a35c5-289c-4a95-b53c-ec7307feccac/ | Western Caucus Members Condemn Biden Administration for New WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s final rule—quietly released on the last business day of the year before a major holiday—regarding the definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS: “This rule is yet another bureaucratic attack on rural America,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “Western Caucus Members and the rural communities we represent have consistently called on the Administration to provide regulatory certainty for farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and landowners – most recently, requesting that the Administration not move forward with rulemaking until the Supreme Court has ruled on Sackett v. EPA. Today, it became crystal clear that we have been ignored. Not only is this rule premature, but it is ultimately detrimental to rural communities – and clean water conservation efforts – across the United States. We will continue to fight for effective locally-led efforts to protect our clean water and against one-size-fits-all mandates.” “Today, the Biden Administration finalized a definition of “waters of the U.S.” that threatens the rights of Idaho’s farmers, ranchers, and private property owners,” said Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01). “Water is a lifeline for the Gem State – a key natural resource for many of our most important industries – and this decision will only empower federal bureaucrats.” “The Obama WOTUS rule drastically expanded the jurisdiction over bodies of water like streams and ponds leaving large swaths of Iowa land in the hands of the federal government,” said Vice Chair Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02). “I am extremely disappointed in the Biden Administration’s decision to finalize a similar version of this failed rule which will have terrible consequences for our farmers, ranchers, and landowners in Iowa. Any clean water initiatives by the federal government should be focused on clearly defined bodies of water.” “Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration on their new… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-levin-announces-winner-of-2022-congressional-app-challenge | Rep. Levin Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional App Challenge | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Oceanside, CA – Today, Representative Mike Levin announced Rini Khandelwal, a student at Del Norte High School, as the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 49th Congressional District. Khandelwal created “TeenSpace,” an iOS trivia game app that aims to increase safety awareness on topics such as active shooter scenarios, relationships, and drug use by making learning more engaging for teens. Khandelwal was inspired to create “TeenSpace” when her high school faced two bomb threats in March 2022 and an active shooter threat in May 2022. “This year’s submissions highlighted the extraordinary creativity and desire of the next generation to find solutions to real challenges using technology,” said Rep. Levin. “Our 2022 winner, Rini Khandelwal’s TeenSpace, will make learning about safety more engaging and help protect students and communities.” Rep. Levin would like to thank all of the students who participated, including a few notable applicants: First Runner Up: “Project Democracy” An app that promotes civic engagement and participation in the democratic process Designed by Liam Dowd and Jevon Mao of Santa Margarita Catholic High School Second Runner Up: “OnlineCounselor” An app created to help high school students select their courses for an upcoming school year Designed by Noah Simon of Del Norte High School Honorable Mention: “Senior Tech Helper” An app that provides comprehensive instructions and guides to help senior citizens with a wide range of technology concepts Designed by Zane Braunstein of Capistrano Valley High School The Congressional App Challenge launched in 2015 as an effort to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, and to encourage students to learn coding and computer science skills. Students in participating congressional districts compete against their peers by creating original software applications. Winning apps are featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website and the Congressional App Challenge’s website, and are al… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-the-passing-of-his-holiness-pope-benedict-xvi | Pelosi Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI: "Paul and I join our fellow Catholics in mourning the passing of Pope Benedict XVI: a global leader whose devotion, scholarship and hopeful message stirred the hearts of people of all faiths. "Spiritually, I am always moved by Pope Benedict's powerful encyclical, ‘God is Love,' where he quotes St. Augustine highlighting our moral duty as public servants to fight for justice. "Officially, it was my privilege to visit His Holiness in the Vatican and, in 2008, to join in welcoming him to our nation's capital. "May it be comfort to His Holiness Pope Francis and the Vatican community that so many pray for Pope Benedict during this sad time." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/quigley-enjoys-slew-end-year-wins-0 | Quigley Enjoys Slew of End-of-Year Wins | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | quigley | https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) led several of his top priorities across the finish line in the closing weeks of 2022. On the final legislative day of the year, Quigley secured more than $16.5 million in funding for local community projects and saw President Joe Biden sign his bill the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Earlier in December, Quigley's Big Cat Public Safety Act was passed by the Senate and was also signed into law by the President. "I work hard every day for the people of my district and I am always proud to see some of my community's top priorities gain support in Congress. This year was particularly fulfilling as I saw the President approve more than $26.8 million in total for our district and more than six of my bills signed into law," said Quigley. "In one of the most partisan periods in our nation's history, it is still possible to find common ground and make real progress for our nation. As we look ahead to the new year and a divided Congress, I am eager to get to work and have another successful session for my constituents." These end-of-year successes capped a highly productive year for Quigley on behalf of Illinois' Fifth District. Quigley's 2022 accomplishments included: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases/soto-releases-report-highlighting-wins-central-florida-117th-congress | Soto Releases Report Highlighting Wins for Central Florida in the 117th Congress | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Darren Soto | S001200 | soto.house.gov | soto | https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | "In the 117th Congress, House Democrats delivered for Central Floridians and Americans. Under the leadership of President Joe Biden, we overcame the worst of the pandemic, maintained a strong economy, and made investments in our infrastructure and our environment that will impact generations to come. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished in the past two years and look forward to building on our progress in the 118th Congress," said Congressman Soto. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-holiday-podcast-senator-king-discusses-the-virtues-of-community-service | In Holiday Podcast, Senator King Discusses the Virtues of Community Service | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Independent | Senate | ME | Angus S. King, Jr. | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | angusking | https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/table | scraper | Listen to the November edition of Senator King’s podcast here or on Apple Podcasts. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the December episode of Senator King’s “Inside Maine” podcast – a special holiday season edition that features a timely discussion about community service, volunteerism, and how Maine people can give back to their communities this holiday season. Senator King was joined by Charley Martin-Berry, the Director of Community Caring Collaborative (CCC); Vassie Fowler, the Executive Director of Seeds of Hope; David Patch, the Commander of American Legion Post 36, Veterans Resource Center and Mid-Coast Veterans Council; and Sarah Duncan, the Executive Director of United Way Aroostook. During the conversation, Senator King and his guests share how volunteerism has helped Maine communities weather the economic and social challenges that unfolded over the past year. Specifically, his guests highlighted the affordable housing crisis and the need for organizations to cut through red tape and bureaucracy to connect Maine people in need with food banks, shelters, and other nonprofits. Senator King and his guests also discussed the role Congress can play in promoting more community service across the country. “Maine’s nonprofits and volunteers have always stepped up to support our neighbors and communities in need,” said Senator King. “In the face of daunting obstacles, these leaders have responded with energy, joy, and compassion – bringing light in dark moments. Their work has been critical to Maine people. During this holiday season, I hope everyone will continue to build on this work by finding a local volunteer opportunity near them. Each of us can do something to make someone’s day a little brighter. I’m deeply thankful for everything that my guests this month do for our communities, it was a pleasure to learn more about their organizations and what volunteer opportunities they offer.” Charley Martin-Berry is the director of the Community Caring Collaborat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://barragan.house.gov/2022/12/30/la-times-l-a-county-public-defender-remains-jailed-in-venezuela-after-nearly-9-months/ | LA Times: L.A. County public defender remains jailed in Venezuela after nearly 9 months | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nanette Diaz Barragán | B001300 | barragan.house.gov | barragan | https://barragan.house.gov/news | scraper | Los Angeles Times: Cindy Carcamo PUBLISHED: December 30, 2022 at 2:12 PM PST When Eyvin Hernandez stopped calling while vacationing in Colombia in late March, his younger brother thought the worst had happened. Hernandez, a Los Angeles County deputy public defender, finally left a voice message on April 4, saying he was detained in Venezuela but should be free in 45 days. “They don’t have anything on me,” he said. “I’m not a spy. I’m not a terrorist.” Nearly nine months later, Hernandez and his brother, Henry Martinez, are still separated. Hernandez, 44, is being held at a maximum-security military prison in Venezuela and has been charged with criminal association and conspiracy, which can result in up to 16 years in prison. U.S. State Department officials have determined that Hernandez is being wrongfully detained — a classification that triggers enhanced government attention. On Dec. 21, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-San Pedro) and other congressional representatives sent a letter to President Biden, asking his administration to work to secure Hernandez’s freedom. “Expeditious action is needed,” the letter stated. “The judicial system in Venezuela is highly compromised, and any trial against Mr. Hernandez is unlikely to produce a fair result.” A few days before Hernandez was due to return to L.A., a friend asked him to accompany her to the Colombia-Venezuela border, near the Colombian town of Cúcuta, Martinez said. Hernandez’s family said he had had no intention of entering Venezuela. At the border, Hernandez and his friend were intercepted by what reports have variously described as a paramilitary group, a gang or official Venezuelan forces. Hernandez and his friend were turned over to Venezuelan security forces and jailed. The friend is also still detained in Venezuela. The Venezuelan government did not respond to requests for comment. There has been an alarming increase in wrongful detentions of U.S. citizens in Venezuela and elsewhere around the globe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5750 | Beyer Statement On Trump Tax Returns | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), a Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, issued the following statement today after the publication of six years of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns: “The materials released today were lawfully obtained by the Ways and Means Committee using its clear legal authority. Chairman Neal requested this tax information to inform our committee’s work on IRS tax enforcement, including the presidential audit program. The findings, already detailed in the committee’s report, show that this program was broken – justifying our legislative purpose, and leading to House passage of legislation to fix the problem on December 22nd. “Despite promising to release his tax returns, Donald Trump refused to do so, and abused the power of his office to block basic transparency on his finances and conflicts of interest which no president since Nixon has foregone. Trump acted as though he had something to hide, a pattern consistent with the recent conviction of his family business for criminal tax fraud. As the public will now be able to see, Trump used questionable or poorly substantiated deductions and a number of other tax avoidance schemes as justification to pay little or no federal income tax in several of the years examined. “These findings underscore the fact that our tax laws are often inequitable, and that enforcement of them is often unjust. Trump was able to bypass even the mandatory IRS presidential audit program for years, but many other wealthy and powerful people evade billions in tax dues every year through more quotidian tax avoidance. Congress has so much work to do to make tax enforcement in this country fairer, and that will continue to be a major priority for me as a member of the Ways and Means Committee going forward.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2022/12/bost-slams-biden-wptus | BOST SLAMS BIDEN WOTUS RULE | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency announced its final rule on the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS): “After two years of the EPA hemming and hawing over this rule, Biden’s bureaucrats did exactly what we expected them to do: cave to the demands of radical Green New Deal environmentalists. This is not about protecting our waters; it’s about exerting federal control over the American people in any way they can. It is insane to think that Biden is returning us to the type of Obama-era overregulation that nearly put our farmers and job creators out of business less than a decade ago.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1025 | Case Ensures Continued Federal Assistance For Native Hawaiians In 2023 Omnibus Spending Measure | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=16 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for all federal discretionary spending, today announced millions in funding and other actions he sought and secured that will directly benefit the Native Hawaiian community. The funds are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill recently approved by Congress and signed into law by the President. “Native Hawaiians are a unique community within our national fabric, and so are many of their challenges and needs, especially in health care, education and housing,” said Case. “I successfully sought millions in funding to support and advance various Native Hawaiian economic, cultural, educational and health initiatives. The 2023 omnibus spending bill builds on past funding increases I have been able to secure for Native Hawaiian-serving programs and includes new funding to support specific needs within the Native Hawaiian community.” Provisions in the $1.7 trillion omnibus funding measure that Case sought and won approval for include: Native Hawaiian-Serving Programs and Initiatives · Native Hawaiian Education: $45.9 million, a $7 million increase, for the Native Hawaiian Education Program (NHEP). Of these funds, Congressman Case also secured $10 million in set-aside funding to specifically fund construction, renovation, and modernization of Native Hawaiian schools and education program – the first time ever NHEP funds will be made available for capital improvements. Congressman Case also secured additional report language directing the U.S. Department of Education to (1) provide sufficient funding to the Native Hawaiian Education Council and (2) offer technical assistance to quality applicants with experience educating Native Hawaiian children and youth. These new requirements seek to address concerns raised by Native Hawaiian education advocates and improve the program’s impact on Native Hawaiian community. · Native Hawaiian Health Care: $27 million, a $5 million increase, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-angie-craig-urges-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-address-second | Representative Angie Craig Urges Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to Address Second District Mail Issues | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | MN | Angie Craig | C001119 | craig.house.gov | craig | https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BURNSVILLE, MN – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released a letter she wrote to Louis DeJoy, the United States Postmaster General, to urge action to address poor mail service in several Second District communities. In her letter, she highlighted the critical need to improve the post offices’ service levels – and the impacts these conditions are having on Second District residents. “I write to you today with great frustration regarding the state of mail delivery service across the Second Congressional District of Minnesota. My constituents have reported to me that they regularly go three to four days without receiving their mail; some have told me they haven’t received mail since December 16, 2022 - now 2 weeks ago. I’ve been told by local postal officials that a route would never go unserved for more than one day at a time, but it’s clear that is simply not the case,” wrote Representative Craig. “On November 5, I wrote to the USPS regarding the situation in Lakeville. On December 8, I held a call with the relevant USPS official for Minnesota, and yet still the poor delivery service has continued not just in Lakeville, but across the Second District. Short-staffing and increased holiday shipping volumes are understandable, but are beginning to sound like excuses. This no longer seems to be isolated to neighborhoods or even individual cities, but rather a larger issue across Minnesota,” Representative Craig continued. Representative Craig encourages her constituents to contact her office if they are having any trouble navigating or accessing any federal agency, including their local post offices. For assistance, they should visit Representative Craig’s website athttps://craig.house.gov/casework. You can find the full text of the letter below. December 30, 2022 Mr. Louis DeJoy Postmaster General United States Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 10300 Washington, D.C. 20260-1000 Dear Postmaster General DeJoy: I write to you today with great frustration regarding the state of mail delivery se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-doggett-statement-release-trump-tax-returns | Rep. Doggett Statement on Release of Trump Tax Returns | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | doggett | https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Contact: Afton Cissell 202-595-4433 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee who led efforts for the release of Trump’s tax returns since February 2017, released the following statement: “Donald Trump had big deductions, big credits, and big losses—but seldom a big tax bill. Almost six years since my first attempt to obtain Trump’s tax returns, the public can finally see the self-proclaimed “clever genius,” he did not pay the taxes the most modest wage-earner would pay—at one point nothing at all. While customarily released voluntarily by past presidents and President Biden, it took a lawsuit and nearly six years to obtain Trump’s returns. Many questions about foreign entanglements and conflicts remain unanswered and unknown, since the Committee inquiry was a narrow window into a narrow period of time, looking at only eight of about 500 Trump business entities for a period of only six years. Year after year he is relying on losses to not pay much of anything. It is an outrage that Trump paid so little for so long and that the IRS failed to do its job to audit him like it has prior presidents.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3663 | Rep. Estes Denounces New WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his opposition to the EPA's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that increases bureaucratic control over private land that includes virtually any waters, including many areas that only temporarily hold water. "Today's WOTUS ruling is a detrimental government overreach into ponds and puddles a thousand miles from the D.C. swamp," said Rep. Estes. "Kansas farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of their land, but the final WOTUS rule hands over private property decisions to Washington bureaucrats. As a Kansan and former farm kid, my colleagues and I will continue pushing back against this burdensome administration that chooses to govern with a heavy hand and disregards the common sense conservation by the men and women who actually work the land." The EPA's WOTUS rule will impact farm ditches, agricultural ponds and isolated wetlands found in and near farms and ranches across the country. Rep. Estes has been a consistent voice against the overreaching WOTUS rule and outlined how its implementation will cause harm to Kansas ag producers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/additional-1-billion-for-liheap-signed-into-law-following-advocacy-by-collins-golden | Additional $1 Billion for LIHEAP Signed into Law Following Advocacy by Collins, Golden | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Jared Golden announced that the government funding bill that was signed into law last night included $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides funding to help low-income households pay their energy bills. In total, the government funding bill included $5 billion for LIHEAP, which brings the total FY23 funding to $6.1 billion. Maine will receive an estimated $6.5 million in additional LIHEAP funding, on top of the $42.5 million the state was allocated in November through prior funding bills. Senator Collins and Congressman Golden led a push to increase funding for LIHEAP during the negotiations over the omnibus appropriations bill that funded the federal government for fiscal year 2023. The omnibus passed the Senate by a vote of 68-29 and the House by a vote of 225-201. “This additional funding for LIHEAP comes at a critical time for Maine families,” said Senator Collins and Congressman Golden. “We strongly advocated for this increase for LIHEAP to help compensate for the record high fuel prices that are straining households’ budgets. This much-needed funding will help to ensure that seniors on fixed incomes and other Mainers in need have the resources necessary to keep their homes warm this winter.” Many Northeast residents have seen a significant increase in their utility bills this winter, with residential electricity prices in some states forecast to rise over 60 percent, propane up 40 percent, and natural gas prices up nearly 30 percent, resulting in higher home heating bills. Senator Collins and Congressman Golden already delivered $1 billion in emergency funding for LIHEAP in the short-term “continuing resolution” (CR) funding package that President Biden signed into law in September. LIHEAP is administered by states and accessed through local Community Action Agencies. Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. Senior c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-releases-statement-conclusion-117th-session-us-congress | Congressman Gonzalez Releases Statement at Conclusion of 117th Session of the U.S. Congress, Transitions to New Congressional District | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | gonzalez | https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | McAllen, TX – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement after the conclusion of the 117th Congress and begins the transition to the 34th Congressional District of Texas: "I thank the people of South Texas for their continued support and trust. We have a long road ahead of us to address some of the most pressing issues facing our community. The voters have given me a mandate to work for South Texas, not a political party, and ensure we create innovative solutions for our region. I promise to continue to reach across the aisle to find common-sense solutions for our nation and for the people of the 34th Congressional District of Texas. "As we wrap up the 117th Congress, I am proud of the work we have accomplished and am confident that we will take this momentum into the 118th Congress as we continue to build on our successes. From legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Safer Communities Act, the CHIPS and Science Act to standing up to Putin's aggression and supporting our allies in Ukraine, Congress is working to bring tangible change for our country. "As I transition into a the 34th Congressional District of Texas, I want to thank the people of the 15th Congressional District of Texas for allowing me to be their advocate in Washington over the last six years. From COVID-19 relief and infrastructure funding to billions of dollars for education, Veterans and our seniors, our community has stepped-up to the challenge and has created a region full of economic opportunity, first-rate education, and a place to call home." On Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, Congressman Gonzalez will announce new office locations and contact information for the 34th Congressional District of Texas after being sworn into the 118th Congress. Please note that beginning January 3rd, 2023, new Congressional maps will take effect. Due to the Congressional redistricting, many South Texans will be assigned a new Congressional district. South Texans looking to know who repres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-rouzer-critical-administrations-move-toward-obama-era-water | Graves & Rouzer Critical of Administration’s Move Toward Obama-Era Water Restrictions | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) today criticized the Administration for moving forward with their rulemaking process, in the face of a pending Supreme Court ruling, and reinstate strict and cumbersome regulations over waters and water use decisions throughout the United States. The Administration’s final rule redefining “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) moves the federal government closer toward the tighter regulation of businesses, farmers, infrastructure builders, communities, and private citizens. The Administration announced its rulemaking despite the fact that the Supreme Court is scheduled to decide a case (Sackett) in the coming months that will bear directly on any WOTUS-related rules or regulations. “Our economy continues to struggle with the economic crises brought about by the disastrous economic policies of this Administration, and it makes absolutely no sense to move the country back towards the costly and burdensome WOTUS regulations of the past,” Graves said. “It’s particularly foolish to do this now and waste federal resources when the Supreme Court has yet to rule on the issue – a ruling that will impact and alter what the Administration is hastily putting forward.” “Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration on their new rule for Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) is disappointing. This rule is both poor policy and badly timed. It is another example of this Administration’s determined adherence to the demands of environmentalists at the expense of hard-working Americans. While cloaked a little differently, this new WOTUS rule will once again place overly burdensome regulations on our farm families, small businesses, and entire communities further harming our economy — not to mention making critical infrastructure projects that much more expensive,” Rouzer said. “While I appreciate the EPA’s acknowledgement that the Supreme Court has already hear… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/huffman-announces-golden-gate-bridge-to-receive-400-million-for-seismic-retrofit-under-democrats-infrastructure-law | Huffman Announces Golden Gate Bridge to Receive $400 Million for Seismic Retrofit Under Democrats' Infrastructure Law | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | San Rafael, CA – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) shared the news that San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge will soon receive $400 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under Democrats' historic Infrastructure Law. These funds will be used to strengthen one of the Bay Area's most essential transportation arteries and bolster its resilience against earthquakes. “The Golden Gate Bridge is not only an iconic part of the Bay Area, but a vital thoroughfare for countless folks in the region,” said Rep. Huffman. “Thanks to the Infrastructure Law, this $400 million investment will allow us to fortify the Bridge, making it more resilient to disasters and ensuring that this structure can continue serving our community and all who visit. I’m glad to have played a part in securing this funding alongside President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, Secretary Buttigieg, and all my Bay Area colleagues.” “We want to thank Congressman Huffman, Speaker Pelosi, the Biden Administration, and the entire Bay Area congressional delegation for this vital funding that will secure the Golden Gate Bridge for generations,” said Denis Mulligan, General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. “The Bridge turned 85 years old this year, and this investment will ensure that the Golden Gate Bridge stands stronger than ever.” In May of 2022, Rep. Huffman sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg advocating for this funding to be made available for the Golden Gate Bridge. The FHWA found that the Golden Gate Bridge is currently in "fair condition" but noted that continued deterioration would result in a "poor" rating within the next three years. The Bridge's north and south approaches were retrofitted in 2013, leaving only the main suspension span to be upgraded. The newly-announced federal funding will allow this remaining section to undergo vital seismic upgrades and ensure the Bridge's continued structural integrity. Passed by the Democratic Congress, the Infrastru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-applauds-irs-decision-delay-lowering-threshold-form | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds IRS Decision to Delay Lowering of Threshold for Form 1099-K Reporting Following His Bipartisan Advocacy With Colleagues | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to delay lowering the threshold for Form 1099-K reporting by one year, an announcement which follows a bipartisan letter sent by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and colleagues on December 19th. "I'm glad to see the IRS postpone the implementation of the new reporting requirements for Form 1099-K issuance," said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. "Lowering the threshold from $20,000 to $600 would hurt millions of American taxpayers who participate in online marketplaces and other e-commerce platforms. While working families struggle with extreme price hikes and other economic challenges, the selling of used goods has become even more common, making this the worst possible time to create unnecessary confusion and stress for struggling Americans. Furthermore, the change would place an additional burden on the IRS as millions of new forms would have to be processed, even when no reportable income is generated. I look forward to continuing to work with the IRS in the coming weeks to identify a more permanent solution to lowering the reporting threshold in a way that doesn't increase the already difficult tax compliance burden faced by many American taxpayers." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-new-wotus-ruling-creates-regulatory-chaos-agricultural-producers | Rep. Mann: New WOTUS Ruling Creates Regulatory Chaos for Agricultural Producers | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's new ruling redefining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS): “Thanks to regulatory overreach, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers will now be forced to operate their businesses under the federal government’s sixth definition of “water” in the past ten years alone. The Biden Administration’s newest version of "Waters of the U.S." removes longstanding bipartisan exemptions for common water features like ponds or streams found on farms and ranches. The Biden Administration has created regulatory chaos for producers, who are working hard to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed. Farmers are the original conservationists, and they deserve the gratitude and support of the federal government, not red tape and burdensome overregulation. They certainly don’t need Washington Democrats to tell them how to manage their own resources.” Click hereto listen to Rep. Mann's remarks on the House Floor about WOTUS. Click hereto learn more about H.R. 2660, the Withstanding Attempts to Encroach on our Resources (WATER) Act, which Rep. Mann co-sponsors. Click here for more information about the new WOTUS rule. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-issues-statement-biden-wotus-ruling | Rep. Miller Issues Statement on Biden WOTUS Ruling | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Oakland, Ill. - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement on the new Biden WOTUS Ruling that puts American Farmers last: "I join my fellow farmers and those in the agriculture industry in sharing our deep disappointment with the new Biden WOTUS rule that puts American Farmers last. Last year, I introduced the Define WOTUS Act in Congress to prevent President Biden’s radical cabinet secretaries from telling farmers and ranchers how to use and regulate their own land. We can look forward to House Republicans taking back the majority in 4 days, at which point we will stop the EPA from their reckless and unconstitutional attacks on the family farm." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/in-the-news/forbes-fda-sesame-become-9th-major-food-allergen-january-1-2023 | FORBES: FDA: SESAME TO BECOME 9TH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN ON JANUARY 1, 2023 | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | With 2023, there should be more open sesame. Once January 1, 2023, rolls around, manufacturers will have to start listing sesame as an allergen on the labels of any food products that may contain this seedy ingredient. As a December 15 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement emphasized, come the New Year sesame will be subject to new labeling and manufacturing requirements. The requirements will be similar to those that the eight current official major food allergens are subject to right now. That’s because at the turn of the year sesame will be officially joining milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans as the ninth major food allergen. This sesame sea change has been in the works for a while, seeded when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law on April 23, 2021. The FASTER Act specifically indicated that sesame should be added to the list of major allergens. The FASTER Act isn’t simply about sesame, though. It also has mandated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prepare a report for Congress on a variety of food allergy issues. This includes covering how food allergies and allergic reactions are being monitored and prevented, what new food allergy diagnostics and therapeutics are being developed, and how federal food allergy activities should be expanded and improved, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI). The process of getting the FASTER Act didn’t exactly move super-fast in normal time but it did seem to move faster than usual in Congressional time. When Congress competes with molasses in a race, often you may want to place your bets on the sugary substance prevailing. According to the Congressional Management Foundation, it takes an average of seven years for a bill to go from being first introduced in Congress to becoming a law. That’s if the bill even ends up getting passed. The road to getting the FASTER Act passed took a comparatively shorte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-releases-statement-117th-congress-constituent-services | Thompson Releases Statement on 117th Congress Constituent Services Accomplishments | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement and statistics outlining important constituent service and legislative milestones over the last two years. “The 117th Congress has been one of the most productive sessions of Congress in our nation’s history,” said Thompson. “We passed significant legislation that sets our country up for a strong and secure future while investing from the bottom up and middle out. Infrastructure, health care, climate change, supply chains, American manufacturing, and more were all addressed, and I remain focused on continuing to build on the progress we made over the last two years. “I am particularly proud of the work my office was able to accomplish on behalf of the people of our district. I take pride in our constituent services, and with over 178,000 responses to constituent mail, over 4,000 cases closed, over $24 million returned to our district, my office delivered for many constituents. Going into the 118th Congress, constituent services will again take a front seat and I plan on improving these numbers.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-conservation-easement-provision-government-funding | Thompson Secures Key Conservation Easement Provision in Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation to shut down abusive conservation easement transactions was included in the final 2023 government funding bill. “Abuse of conservation easements has cost taxpayers billions of dollars and provided wealthy developers with a loophole to abuse our tax code,” said Thompson. “Shutting down these tax shelters is a no-brainer. By closing this loophole, we ensure that taxpayers are defended and that conservation easements remain a successful and cost-effective means of protecting our shared natural heritage.” Taxpayers are able to claim a charitable tax deduction when they donate a conservation easement to a qualified land trust. By placing a conservation easement on a piece of qualified property and then donating the easement to an entity dedicated to land conservation, the taxpayer essentially protects the piece of land permanently. This makes the deduction a very successful and cost-effective way of conserving wild spaces. However, bad actors have abused the program, essentially using the deduction as an investment vehicle: in simple terms, a group of investors would buy a piece of land, overstate the appraisal value of the land, then donate the easement and claim a deduction far greater than what they invested. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated these easement deals as “listed transactions,” meaning they are subjected to greater than usual scrutiny, and the Justice Department has repeatedly, and often successfully, pursued bad actors in court for abusing the easement program as a tax shelter. Rep. Thompson’s legislation, H.R. 4164 (the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act), was bipartisan and bicameral and will save taxpayers billions of dollars. The bill was backed by numerous Justice Department indictments, a bipartisan Senate Finance Committee report, and multiple formal statements issued by IRS. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-issues-statement-first-anniversary-marshall-fire | Congressman Neguse Issues Statement on the First Anniversary of the Marshall Fire | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Wildfire Caucus, issued the following statement marking a year since the Marshall Fire in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. He will join the impacted communities at events commemorating the anniversary later today. “The Marshall Fire devastated neighborhoods across Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County – destroying over a thousand homes and businesses, and resulting in the tragic loss of life. This catastrophic disaster would shortly become known as the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history. “Today is a solemn reminder of everything that the families in our community lost that day. But it is also a reminder of the incredible resiliency and kindness of the people of our community and our state, who have supported each other and our fellow citizens every step of the way during the past year as we’ve begun the long road of recovery. “Natural disasters have the power to reshape our communities for years to come, and as we pause to reflect on the progress made over the past year, we are reminded of the fact that many families and businesses are still very much in recovery. Today, and everyday, we recommit ourselves to redoubling our efforts to make the recovery process as quick and effective as possible.” Individuals impacted by the Marshall Fire can continue to find a list of resources offered by our office, here, and our team is always available to assist constituents directly as they navigate the road ahead. The Boulder County government has also compiled a list of resources and events available to those affected by the Marshall Fire, view here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-secures-more-128-million-constituents-2022 | Pallone Secures More than $12.8 Million for Constituents in 2022 | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that his office helped secure $12,888,902 for constituents who sought assistance from his offices in New Jersey in 2022. The money returned to constituents includes Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service, FEMA grants and claims related to Superstorm Sandy, Small Business Administration loans, and Social Security payments. In 2022, Pallone's office successfully closed 2,255 constituent cases. "I'm very proud we were able to help so many constituents receive the money that was owed to them. I want everyone to know that we're here to assist them," said Pallone. "My offices are available to support constituents who need assistance navigating issues related to federal agencies. As we enter 2023, I hope New Jerseyans in the Sixth Congressional District continue to use my office as a resource." Congressman Pallone's office can assist constituents who have questions about a federal agency or need help with Social Security benefits, federal pensions, Medicare eligibility, and passport and immigration issues. Veterans can also receive help with a range of programs and benefits, including military records and awards, GI Bill benefits, and VA disability claims. Staff may be able to locate low-income housing options and provide guidance on utility payment assistance for eligible families. Constituents should not hesitate to contact Congressman Pallone's district offices if they have questions: New Brunswick Office - 67/69 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Phone: (732) 249-8892 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-panetta-announces-winner-local-student-congressional-app | Congressman Panetta Announces Winner of Local Student Congressional App Competition | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Salinas, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the winner of his district's Congressional App Challenge, Toma Brasoveanu (pronounced Brah-show-va-nu), a seventh-grade student from Pacific Collegiate School in Santa Cruz. The Congressional App Challenge promotes student innovation, creativity, and engagement in computer science through competition and the creation of a new application. Toma's app, "Pill Alarm," alerts and reminds users when they need to take their medication. Toma was inspired to create "Pill Alarm" by his mother, Megan Moodie-Brasoveanu, who lives with a neuromuscular condition that requires medication at regular intervals. Toma wanted to design an app to help his mother track and safely take her pills on time. "Pill Alarm" is Toma's first app. "The Congressional App Challenge provides students with a unique, hands-on experience to test their skills in computer science and explore innovative ideas outside of the traditional confines of the classroom," said Rep. Panetta. "Toma and this years' runners-up saw problems in our communities and worked hard to develop technological solutions to address them. On behalf of our congressional district, congratulations to Toma and every student who participated in the competition this year, we cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of you." "'Pill Alarm" is different than most medicine tracking apps because it's based on user-set intervals instead of fixed times of day. That's really important for people like my mom, who need to make sure they get their medication safely, at exactly the right time," said Toma Brasaoveanu. "Winning the App Challenge has really boosted my confidence in my app-building skills! I want to say thank you to Congressman Panetta and his staff for this great opportunity, to Stephanie Sumarna for running the program, and to my teacher, Elizabeth Shaw, at Cabrillo College who's been a big supporter of mine and showed me the App Challenge. I also want to thank my mom for collaborating with me on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/panetta-announces-30-million-grant-santa-cruz-county-auxiliary-lane-and-trail | Panetta Announces $30 Million Grant for Santa Cruz County Auxiliary Lane and Trail Expansion | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Salinas, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced a $30 million grant for Santa Cruz County to build the final phase of its planned Watsonville-Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program. This major project will construct auxiliary lanes and a bus on shoulder facility along State Route 1. In addition, the funding will be used to purchase four zero emission buses for Santa Cruz County and build a new segment of the Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail, including bicycle and pedestrian overcrossings for SR 1. Funding was secured through the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program, known as Mega grants. Congress created this new competitive grant program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in complex projects with no other funding solution. Projects like the Watsonville-Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program qualify for a Mega grant if they help meet national or regional economic, mobility, or safety goals. The Watsonville-Cruz program is one of nine projects nationwide to be chosen for this round of Mega funding. "For far too long and far too often, too many people have been stuck in traffic on Highway 1 getting between Watsonville and Santa Cruz, leading to a decrease in our productivity and an increase in our carbon output," said Rep. Panetta. "The Multimodal Corridor Program will bring much needed relief to our congestion and climate change problems with an extra lane for public transportation, improvements for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and, ultimately, the reduction of our carbon emissions. I'm proud that Congress passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in order to make this type of crucial federal investment in our roads and green buses that will help alleviate traffic, improve our livelihoods, and allow us to play our part to stem the effects of climate change." "This grant award is proof that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is working for Santa Cruz County by providing necessary funding for the final phase of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/dear-colleague-to-all-members-on-the-speakers-new-pay-order | Dear Colleague to All Members on the Speaker's New Pay Order | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Dear Colleague, As you know, our hard-working, patriotic Congressional staffers are integral to the functioning of the House of Representatives: ensuring this institution can effectively carry out our legislative and constituent responsibilities. To that end, we must do all we can to retain and recruit the best talent in our nation — and to build a Congressional workforce that reflects the communities we are honored to serve. It is my privilege as Speaker to announce that the House will raise the maximum annual rate of pay for staff to $212,100. This increase in the Speaker's Pay Order is consistent with the recent raise in the Executive Branch Level II and Senior Executive Branch maximum annual salary rate. As Speaker, it has been a key priority for me to bring the brightest minds and a diversity of backgrounds here to Capitol Hill — at every level of public service. That is why we have: raised the maximum annual pay twice: ensuring parity among employees of the House, employees of the Senate and employees of the Executive Branch; set a first-ever minimum annual pay for staff at $45,000: a fairer, more competitive salary that has helped open the doors of public service to those who may not have been able to afford to do so before; delivered a 21 percent increase in the MRA in the FY22 omnibus: ensuring every office has the resources to fairly compensate staff; and established the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion: helping make the House more inclusive, open and representative of the full range of voices and values of our communities. This work must continue into the 118th Congress and beyond, as we carry on our dutiful stewardship of this historic institution. Thank you for your commitment and leadership to serve the American people. Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a Happy, Healthy New Year! NANCY PELOSI Speaker of the House | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://ross.house.gov/2022/12/biden-signs-ross-projects-law-delivering-more-26-million-wake-county | Biden Signs Ross Projects Into Law Delivering More Than $26 Million to Wake County | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NC | Deborah K. Ross | R000305 | ross.house.gov | ross | https://ross.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. —President Joe Biden signed into law the omnibus funding package for Fiscal Year 2023 yesterday, which includes $26,890,641 in funding for 15 community projects across Wake County secured by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02). This critical funding will invest in accessible health care, affordable housing, public safety projects, quality education, and more. “From Raleigh to Wendell, these projects address critical needs in Wake County and represent transformational investments in families, students, seniors, and more,” said Congresswoman Ross. “These projects were developed by the people of Wake County, for the people of Wake County. I fought for this funding because I know it will make a positive difference in our community. I look forward to working with local leaders and seeing how these projects will create tangible progress in Wake County.” Earlier this year, Congresswoman Ross secured $10.7 million in funding for Wake County community projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package. The 15 projects and funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 package are listed below. Community Projects Project Name: WakeMed Behavioral Health Hospital Amount Secured: $6,000,000 Description: WakeMed Health & Hospitals will use this funding to establish a behavioral health hospital that will help Wake County cope with the rising number of mental health and substance-use cases. The facility will accept all clinically appropriate patients regardless of their ability to pay. It will provide a full continuum of mental health services to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients and substance-use services to all ages. Project Name: Wake County Public Health Center Amount Secured: $2,000,000 Description: Wake County will use this funding to construct a new Public Health Center. The new 151,000 square foot building will house a variety of health clinics, along with pharmacy and lab facilities, as well as ancillary and complimentary social services programs. Wake County Public Health is the safety net … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-sherman-secures-over-21-million-for-us-israel-cooperative | Congressman Sherman Secures Over $21 million for U.S.-Israel Cooperative Research | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Brad Sherman | S000344 | sherman.house.gov | sherman | https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced the inclusion of over $21 million in funding for U.S.-Israel Cooperative Programming in the government funding bill that President Biden signed last evening. Congressman Sherman led over 80 bipartisan Members in sending a series of letters to the House Appropriations Committee urging the funding of a variety of U.S.-Israel cooperative programs. Congressman Sherman wrote the U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, which became law in 2007. Since then, Congressman Sherman has led efforts to fund U.S.-Israel joint research projects. These programs fund joint research projects involving both Israeli and American scientists. The Israeli government matches the U.S. investment, so our research dollars go further. Sherman said, "It is important that we make Israel relevant, even to Americans who don't focus on Middle East policy. Every American could benefit from break-throughs that could come from this research. All too often, when people hear ‘something happened in Israel,' they think of some recent terrorist incident, in a word – Tsuris. Hopefully, when we think of Israel we think not of Tsuris, but of Science." The programs funded are: -U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development program: $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel bilateral cooperative program for COVID-19 research & development: $3,080,000. -USAID-Israel International Development Cooperation Program for sustainability: $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research & Development Foundation (energy): $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy Engineering and Water Technology: $4,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (cyber): $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation grant program: $6,000,000. These programs are not aid programs. They leverage relatively small U.S. investments to create private sector and academic innovation and often generate returns for the United States – like the U.S.-Israel Binational Agri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-announces-winner-2022-congressional-app-challenge | Rep. Brown Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional App Challenge | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Shontel M. Brown | B001313 | shontelbrown.house.gov | shontelbrown | https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement announcing the Eleventh District of Ohio’s winner of the Congressional App Challenge, a design competition that focuses on innovation in computer science and programming. Shaker Heights High School student Tyler Bordeaux designed the winning program, BetterSelf: an app that aims to make philosophy more accessible and habitual with the goal of improving the daily lives and mindsets of users. “My heartiest congratulations to Tyler Bordeaux for winning the 2022 Congressional App Challenge!” said Rep. Shontel Brown. “This yearly competition fosters innovation and shines a light on some of the brightest young minds in Northeastern Ohio. Our country's future depends on such quality educational opportunities that build on their unique skills, especially in STEM fields. It will be exciting to see what Tyler and other Northeastern Ohio students accomplish in the years to come as they continue to expand and enhance the impact of technology on our lives.” The winner of the competition will have the honor of being featured in a video display in the U.S. Capitol Building and on the Congressional App Challenge website. Background: The Congressional App Challenge was created to promote an understanding of computer science and inspire our young people to engage in programming. This competition exposes the coming generation to some of the incredibly rewarding careers and skills in STEM. Since its inception, the competition has inspired over 40,000 across all 50 states to channel their innovative ideas for Congress. More information about the Congressional App Challenge is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-biden-admin-wants-control-of-wyomings-water/ | Barrasso: Biden Admin Wants Control of Wyoming’s Water | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rule regarding the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). “President Biden is raising from the dead the failed policies of the Obama administration. The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule is one of the worst offenders. This misguided rule suffocates Wyoming’s farmers, ranchers and landowners alike. Make no mistake, this isn’t about protecting America’s waterways – it’s about putting Washington in control of everything from ponds to potholes. “Wyoming doesn’t need the federal government telling us what to do with our farms, ranches, and land. Americans deserve clean water and clear rules – not more government overreach.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.hirono.senate.gov/news/press-releases/2022-year-in-review | 2022 Year in Review | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | HI | Mazie K. Hirono | H001042 | www.hirono.senate.gov | hirono | https://www.hirono.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Aloha, Over the past year, Democrats in Congress have passed landmark legislation to lower energy costs, support veterans and seniors, uplift underrepresented communities, and provide funding to upgrade aging infrastructure. As the year comes to a close, I’d like to reflect on the work we’ve done to support families and communities in Hawaii and across our country. Lowering Prescription Drug Costs The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 passed in August will lower prescription drug costs for hundreds of thousands of our kupuna in Hawaii. Thanks to the IRA, Medicare recipients who rely on insulin will have their insulin costs capped at $35 a month starting next year. Starting in 2025, the more than 200,000 Medicare recipients with Part D in Hawaii will have their annual drug costs capped at $2,000. Medicare finally has the power to negotiate prescription drug prices, with the first of those negotiated prices going into effect in 2026. The IRA also includes my bill to make vaccines for things like shingles and hepatitis-A free under Medicare. I recently participated in a Town Hall with AARP Hawaii about the IRA’s drug cost savings, which you can listen to here. Red Hill I have been in direct and regular contact with the Department of Defense and Navy leadership about the Red Hill fuel spill and drinking water system contamination, and more recently the AFFF spill and cleanup efforts. The repeated leaks at Red Hill are completely unacceptable and have been devastating for families and businesses in the impacted area. My focus has been on securing the funding necessary to safely defuel and permanently close the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oahu, which has endangered the health and safety of thousands of families in Hawaii. Last week, I successfully secured $1 billion in the annual defense authorization bill for Red Hill’s closure, and that funding was also included in the year-end appropriations bill. Both of these pieces of legislation have now been signed into law, getting us closer to safely clos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-biden-administrations-final-wotus-rule | Hoeven Statement on Biden Administration's Final WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven Statement on Biden Administration's Final WOTUS Rule BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule to redefine the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). “The Biden administration continues to push overbroad regulations that impose increased costs and greater constraints on our economy, which ultimately lead to higher prices for American consumers,” said Hoeven. “Like the Obama-era rule, this new WOTUS definition violates private property rights and is the wrong approach for our nation. Instead, we need regulatory relief that encourages investment and reduces costs for energy development, agriculture producers and construction, among others, while empowering states to protect the water resources within their borders.” Hoeven has been working to protect private property rights and push back on the Biden administration’s efforts to advance an expanded WOTUS rule, which imposes unworkable mandates, burdensome new permitting requirements and compliance cost on landowners, energy and agriculture producers and other industries. Accordingly, the senator: Helped introduce legislation to codify the Trump-era Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), which replaced the 2015 WOTUS rule. Hoeven previously worked to advance the NWPR, following his efforts to defund WOTUS in 2015 and 2016 and prevent its implementation. Joined an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case ofSackett v. EPA urging for the preservation of state authority to regulate local waters and lands. Pressing the EPA and the Army Corps to suspend rulemaking on WOTUS until the U.S. Supreme Court completes its consideration ofSackett v. EPA. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F8751C73-8E4E-4119-8A91-8D75D579C836 | Sen. Moran Statement on the Passing of Ed Seaton | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | moran | https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement after the passing of longtime Kansas newspaper publisher, former Pulitzer Prize Board Chair and Manhattan native Ed Seaton: “Ed Seaton lived a full life, dedicating himself to the advancement of democracy and freedom for the international press. He was a champion of local journalism and worked tirelessly to advocate for journalists on every level. Robba and I were privileged to know Ed personally, and he always treated us graciously. In particular, we valued his leadership of the Landon Lecture Series at Kansas State University. Robba also enjoyed the time they spent serving together at KSU. “Ed leaves a lasting legacy of commitment to journalism, and I am grateful for his passion for making Kansas and the world a better place. I extend my sincere condolences to his son Ned, his daughter-in-law Angie and his grandchildren. Robba and I are praying for them during this difficult time.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-releases-2022-end-of-year-report | Murphy Releases 2022 End of Year Report | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | chrismurphy | https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released his year-end report outlining the work he’s done for Connecticut residents during 2022: “2022 was Congress’s most productive year in decades. Personally, I was able to pass nearly a dozen pieces of legislation I authored and introduced to help people in Connecticut. This report captures just a glimpse of everything we’ve been able to accomplish. Breaking a thirty year political logjam, we passed a historic piece of gun safety legislation that has already saved lives. We took action to lower drug costs, tackle the climate crisis, invest in mental health, supercharge American manufacturing, and deliver millions in federal funding for our state. It’s my honor to represent the people of Connecticut every day in the Senate, and I look forward to continuing to work together in 2023.” Click here to download Senator Murphy’s 2022 Year in Review and here to watch his 2022 Year in Review video. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-stabenow-announce-lower-health-care-and-prescription-drug-costs-for-michiganders-going-into-effect-january-1st | Peters, Stabenow Announce Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs for Michiganders Going Into Effect January 1st | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that several Inflation Reduction Act provisions will go into effect on January 1, 2023, cutting costs for Michiganders across the state. A $35 monthly cap on the cost of insulin for Medicare recipients and free vaccines for seniors on Medicare are among the measures that will take effect in the new year. Peters and Stabenow helped pass into law the Inflation Reduction Act in August. “No one should have to choose between getting the health care and prescription drugs they need and putting food on the table,” said Senator Peters. “There’s no question that’s a reality too many Michiganders face. That’s why I’m pleased help is on the way and starting January 1st insulin will be no more than $35 a month for seniors on Medicare and vaccines will be fully covered—with no out-of-pocket costs.” “This year, Senator Peters and I stood up to Big Pharma and won—passing laws to lower the cost of health care in Michigan. On January 1st, the price of insulin will immediately drop for seniors on Medicare and they will not have to pay for their vaccines,” said Senator Stabenow. Beginning January 1, 2023, the following Inflation Reduction Act provisions will go into effect: Insulin will cost no more than $35 a month for seniors on Medicare. Estimates show that more than 73,000 Michigan seniors with diabetes are expected to benefit from this measure that caps out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month for insulin. All vaccines will be free for seniors on Medicare. Approved vaccines under Medicare Part D will be free, which will help an estimated 176,500 Michiganders. With this provision implemented, nearly 9 out of 10 of Americans will have access to vaccines with no out-of-pocket costs. Prescription drug rebates will go into effect for Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies will be required to pay back the federal government through rebates if prices for critical prescription drugs covered through Medicare rise faster than inflation. This measure is… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-2022-year-in-review/ | Senator Scott 2022 Year in Review | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released his 2022 year in review, highlighting the work his office did on behalf of the people of South Carolina and advancing his Opportunity Agenda across the country. This year, Senator Scott introduced 18 bills, 7 resolutions, and 13 amendments. Twenty one pieces of his legislation were in part or fully enacted this year. While he voted against the Democrats’ big spending increase in the omnibus bill, the senator was able to secure passage of many bills and provisions he led or supported in the accompanying legislative package. Among those wins were: Portions of Senator Scott’s MADE in America Act that strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain; A 2-year extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities; A 2-year extension of the hospital at home program, based off of language in Senator Scott’s Hospital Inpatient Modernization Act; Senator Scott’s Advancing Auto Portability Act, which cuts red tape to help Americans who change jobs frequently to increase retirement savings; and Key provisions of Senator Scott’s IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act. South Carolina Senator Scott continued his emphasis on communicating directly with constituents. To that end, he increased the number of letters sent annually by nearly 70%, amounting to more than 17,000 letters sent in 2022 alone. The senator continued his efforts to aid the South Carolina Port Authority in its harbor deepening project, and joined with South Carolina leaders earlier this month to celebrate Charleston becoming home to the deepest port on the East Coast. As a result of his efforts to strengthen the Minority Business Development Agency, South Carolina was issued a grant for $1.6 million. Law Enforcement In recognition of his work to support and increase funding for training for police departments across the country, Senator Scott was given numerous awards from law enforcement organizations. At the beginning of the month, the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation honored the senator with their Nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-criticizes-biden-admins-resuscitated-overreaching-wotus-rule | Sullivan Criticizes Biden Admin’s Resuscitated, Overreaching WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the following statement criticizing the Biden administration’s recently-announced Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule under the Clean Water Act. “The Biden administration today announced its ‘final’ Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, resuscitating the burdensome and overreaching Obama-era ‘final’ interpretation of the Clean Water Act and giving the EPA vast authority over lands across the country, particularly in Alaska, which has more wetlands than any other state in the country by far. Remarkably, the Biden administration refused to pause issuing this WOTUS Rule just a few months until the Supreme Court rules in a case (Sackett vs. EPA II) that will determine the scope of the agency’s authority under the Clean Water Act. As a result, millions of hard-working Americans and Alaskans are left in regulatory limbo. “Under this rule, land owners face the potential for thousands of dollars in litigation and months of bureaucratic back-and-forth just to fill a ditch or build a structure on their own property. This rule abandons the balanced, bipartisan and statutorily-based implementation of the Clean Water Act that we had achieved working with the Trump administration, through multiple court victories, and through multiple field hearings I chaired as a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee—including in Alaska. “The truth is, all Americans want clean water, and we have some of the country’s cleanest water right here in Alaska. But the federal government should not take authority from states and run rough shod over the law, good-paying jobs, and our economy—which is on the verge of a recession—to achieve that goal. I will do everything I can to fight this illegal federal power grab, and I look forward to the Supreme Court once again reining in this out-of-control federal agency.” Below is a timeline of Sen. Sullivan’s work on the WOTUS Rule. On April … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=3FB17931-E9AB-424E-B3BD-B588C30CF4A9 | Thune Statement on Biden Administration’s Over-Reaching WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SD | John Thune | T000250 | www.thune.senate.gov | thune | https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | “I strongly oppose this thinly veiled land grab, I urge the administration to abandon this retread of a misguided rule, and if it does not, I will push for the Senate to overturn this over-reaching regulation.” SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: “Like President Obama before him, President Biden is trying to greatly expand the reach of the federal government into the lives of farmers and ranchers,” said Thune. “Opening up nearly every body of water to federal jurisdiction would be a nightmare for property owners and producers in South Dakota and across the country. I strongly oppose this thinly veiled land grab, I urge the administration to abandon this retread of a misguided rule, and if it does not, I will push for the Senate to overturn this over-reaching regulation.” Background: In September 2022, Thune helped introduce the Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency Act, comprehensive federal regulatory permitting and project review reform legislation that would codify sensible regulations like the Navigable Waters Protection Rule instead of the Biden administration’s over-reaching WOTUS proposal. In April 2022, Thune joined an amicus brief in support of the petitioners in the pending case Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is directly related to how much authority the federal government has over states and private citizens to regulate “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). In February 2022, Thune led the entire Senate Republican Conference in urging the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to suspend the pending rulemaking to redefine the scope of waters protected under the CWA, specifically WOTUS, until the U.S. Supreme Court completes its consideration of Sackett v. EPA, as the case is expected to have major implications on CWA scope and enforcement. Oral arguments for the case were … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-secures-over-20-million-federal-funding-local-projects | Bilirakis Secures Over $20 Million in Federal Funding for Local Projects | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 29, 2022 Washington, DC: In keeping with his long-standing tradition of providing exceptional constituent service, Congressman Gus Bilirakis has worked tirelessly throughout the past year to ensure that his community received its fair share of federally allocated funds. In total, 12 of the 15 priority project proposals submitted by Congressman Gus Bilirakis this year have just been approved. These projects will bring a total $20,275,000 in federal funding to the Tampa Bay area. Each of the selected projects address substantial unmet needs within Florida's 12th Congressional District, including: $2 million to help prevent flooding in north Pinellas and south Pasco counties through stormwater and roadway improvements, $3 million for Moffitt’s Pasco County Expansion to build the Research and Life Science Facility that will serve as a regional hub for the delivery of high-quality healthcare, cancer research, education, and biotech business development. $800,000 for the Pasco County Alliance for Healthy Communities Substance Use Prevention Program to provide coordinated behavioral health services in an effort to combat the overdose crisis occurring throughout the community. In 2021, Pasco had a record high of 1,526 overdoses. $500,000 to support more than 300 at-risk middle and high school aged girls in Pasco and Hernando counties enrolled in the PACE Center for Girls program achieve long-term socio-economic independence by graduating from high school, entering higher education, attaining certification training, and gaining employment skills, $2.5 million to build a one-stop-shop senior center in Pasco County operated by CARES. The services provided through the center will help improve the quality of life and maintain independence for many of the most frail and vulnerable seniors within the community, $2 million for the Craig Park/Spring Bayou Seawall Repair in Tarpon Springs. These funds would be used to replace deteriorating historic seawalls and waterfront sidewalk, raising them to address sea level… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-bill-honor-last-living-nuremberg-prosecutor-signed-law | Bipartisan Bill to Honor Last Living Nuremberg Prosecutor Signed Into Law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ted Deutch (D-FL-22), Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), and Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) released the following statements after their bipartisan bill to award Benjamin Ferencz—the last living Nuremberg prosecutor—a Congressional Gold Medal was signed into law. "The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Certainly Ben Ferencz, who has spent more than 50 years prosecuting war crimes and genocide, qualifies for this prestigious honor. Throughout history, humanity has encountered many faces of evil. Our brightest moments as an international community have been those in which we present a united front in our efforts to identify and eradicate its presence. Mr. Ferencz has been at the helm leading that important work, and I am humbled to help honor him," said Rep. Bilirakis. "It is an honor to recognize the last living Nuremberg prosecutor, 102-year-old Benjamin Ferencz, with the Congressional Gold Medal—Congress's highest expression of civilian appreciation. Mr. Ferencz's lifelong commitment to justice, peace, and human dignity is an inspiration to all who value freedom and humanity," said Rep. Frankel. "Now, the US Senate must get this bipartisan bill over the finish line so that we can give Mr. Ferencz the recognition he deserves." "Ben Ferencz is a true champion of human rights. Beginning with his time as an investigator in World War II and chief U.S. Army prosecutor during the Nuremberg Trials, through his long, outstanding career as an advocate of international rule of law," said Rep. Wilson. "Mr. Ferencz deserves our respect and appreciation. I am grateful to have co-led this bill to award him the Congressional Gold Medal and for the passage of this bill today. Thank you for your lifelong dedication to justice and integrity." "The Nuremberg Trials, the first international war crimes tribunal in human history, was a monumental milestone for the internatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-more-bilirakis-bills-become-law-1 | Two More Bilirakis Bills Become Law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Two bills authored by Congressman Bilirakis were signed into law as part of the end of year Omnibus spending package. While the Congressman could not, in good conscience, vote for the final spending package due to the damage that continued reckless spending will have on his constituents, he is pleased to see the consumer protection measures he has worked on over the past two years as the lead Republican on the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee finally become law. The first bill, "Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act" or the "RANSOMWARE Act" will strengthen the federal government's efforts to respond to recent ransomware and other cyber-attacks from foreign adversaries, such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. “We have seen an increase in cyber-crimes targeting Americans across the country, from hospitals, law enforcement entities, to even run-of-the-mill businesses in our communities. Congress should be better equipped with information that the Federal Trade Commission learns of by working with foreign law enforcement agencies, and as a result of receiving cross-border complaints that involve ransomware and cyber security threats, so that we may work to make America more resilient,” said Congressman Bilirakis. Specifically, Bilirakis's legislation will amend and update the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006, which first enabled cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies on international consumer protection issues and will require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report on cross-border complaints involving ransomware. The second Bilirakis measure included in the package is the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act, which directs online marketplaces to verify the identity of high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products. Congressman Bilirakis led this legislation with his colleague, Chairman Jan Schakowsky. Requiring authentica… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-cammack-visits-us-troops-overseas-during-christmas-tour | Rep. Cammack Visits U.S. Troops Overseas During Christmas Tour | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | FL | Kat Cammack | C001039 | cammack.house.gov | cammack | https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GAINESVILLE, FL — Over the last week, Congresswoman Kat Cammack visited with American servicemembers on military bases in the Middle East during a congressional delegation trip over the Christmas holiday. The delegation made stops in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Greece, visiting with U.S. servicemembers serving across Europe and the Middle East. While there, they served lunch to and ate with enlisted servicemembers from their home districts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, hearing from them about their missions and their time in the U.S. Armed Forces. The members also visited with local children at an educational center at one of the stops. "It's a special privilege to be with our troops during Christmas, and to thank them for all they do and sacrifice to keep our nation safe," said Cammack. "It was great to spend time with our active-duty military, reservists, and National Guardsmen and women. Their families are thinking of them not just during Christmastime, but throughout the year, and as members of Congress, it's a rare opportunity to let these heroes just how much we appreciate and support them when they can't share the holidays with their families and friends back home." Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), who chairs the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism with the House Foreign Affairs Committee led the congressional delegation trip. Reps. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Aumua Amata (R-American Samoa), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Susan Wild (D-PA) also joined. "I met several constituents from Florida's Third, including a handful from Alachua, Clay, Marion, and Putnam Counties. One constituent from Orange Park is serving with the U.S. Space Force and shared a patch from her unit that I'll proudly display in my office to think of her and all the amazing people we met during our travels. On behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District, thank you to the men and women serving our nation around the world—we will work hard to continue honoring your service and sacrifice year-round." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1024 | Case: Congress-Passed Funding Measure Focuses Billions On Indo-Pacific And Hawaii's Role | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=16 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for all federal discretionary spending, said that the $1.7 trillion omnibus measure to fund the federal government for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 includes billions in State and Defense Department funding focused on the Indo-Pacific and Hawaii’s role, a measure just signed into law by the President. “This measure strengthens our national defense and bolsters our commitments to diplomacy, development and democracy throughout the Indo-Pacific, where the future of our country and world is being determined,” said Case. “It also recognizes Hawaii’s continued critical role through investments in facilities, personnel and institutions that are integral parts of our overall efforts, in addition to major contributors to our local economy.” Provisions of special interest to Hawai‘i and for which Case advocated throughout the yearlong FY 2023 appropriations process include: · $22 million for the East-West Center. · $1.8 billion for implementation of the Indo-Pacific Strategy to counter malign influence and promote peace, prosperity and democracy in the region, an increase of over $100 million from the prior fiscal year. · Report language encouraging the Department of State to increase the number of scholarships available for Pacific Islanders to study in the United States, many of whom study at the University of Hawai‘i. · An $8 million increase for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative, a key program supporting the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. This program enables the military to execute Theater Security Cooperation activities, such as humanitarian assistance and paying incremental personnel costs of training and exercising with foreign security forces. The initiative is a critical tool for the U.S. military to strengthen relationships throughout the Indo-Pacific region. · Support for the Coast Guard’s role in the Indo-Pacific and a required review of the Coast Guard’s assets in Oceania and fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-cherfilus-mccormick-and-congressman-espaillat-spearhead-letter | Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick and Congressman Espaillat Spearhead Letter to the Administration Outlining the United States’ Support for Haiti Relief Efforts | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | C001127 | cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov | cherfilus-mccormick | https://cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON –Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) led a bipartisan letter urging the Administration to consider leading an international task force to assist in addressing the Republic of Haiti’s security and humanitarian crises. In the letter, the Members urge President Biden and Secretary Blinken to strongly consider providing additional aid to Haiti to combat the political, economic, and humanitarian crises plaguing the Caribbean nation. Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) also signed the letter. In the letter, the Members write: Dear Mr. President and Secretary Blinken: Thank you for your service and leadership. We write to request that the United States consider leading an international task force to assist in addressing the Republic of Haiti’s security and humanitarian crises. Earlier this month, we participated in the United Nations (“UN”) Foundation’s “Congressional Learning Trip to the UN Headquarters.” During our trip, we were briefed on Haiti’s dire political, economic, and health situation. After receiving the UN’s suggested recommendations, our congressional delegation devised a path forward. Based on briefings from dignitaries and organizational leaders, who provided on-the-ground intelligence and expertise, we formulated three requests for the Administration. Respectively, we would like the U.S. to lead an international task force that addresses our requests and the humanitarian needs of the people of the Republic of Haiti. First, we request that the United States consider leading the rapid response efforts to address the crises in Haiti in a collaborative manner that places the human rights of Haitians and democracy for all at the center. As you are aware, on July 7, 2021, the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated by foreign mercenaries. Since then, the Republic of Haiti has been plagued by political instability. The country lacks an elected president, has no parliamentary quorum, and has a dysfunc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-cherfilus-mccormick-issues-statement-southwest-airlines-flight | Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Issues Statement on Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | C001127 | cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov | cherfilus-mccormick | https://cherfilus-mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FORT LAUDERDALE – After Southwest Airlines (“Southwest”) canceled thousands of flights during the holiday season, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, issued the following statement. “The complete meltdown of Southwest Airlines during the holiday season is unacceptable. Tuesday, 85 Southwest flights were cancelled at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The collapse of their flight schedule has left customers, families, and hardworking Southwest employees stranded at airports over the holiday travel period. Additionally, I am deeply troubled by reports of Southwest’s lack of prompt customer service to help passengers get to their destinations.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2022/12/29/higgins-announces-150m-i-10-calcasieu-river-bridge/ | Higgins Announces $150M for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | LA | Clay Higgins | H001077 | clayhiggins.house.gov | clayhiggins | https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | LAKE CHARLES, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $150 million in Mega Grant funding for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement project. “Since coming to Congress, my office has worked with our local, state, and federal partners to build consensus and advance the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project,” said Congressman Higgins. “Completion of a new bridge is a critical infrastructure priority for the Louisiana delegation. Replacement efforts are moving forward, and this Mega Grant provides the State with significant federal funding. We are building a new bridge at I-10 in Lake Charles.” Congressman Higgins and members of the Louisiana delegation sent a letter on May 31, urging approval of the State’s application for Mega Grant funding. Congressman Higgins delivered a follow-up communication on July 18, again urging the Department of Transportation to approve funding for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project. Our office has also continued to advocate for the project in back-channel communications with DOT. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/over-158-million-federal-resources-awarded-gold-star-bridge | Over $158 Million in Federal Resources Awarded for Gold Star Bridge Rehabilitation, Courtney Announces | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | courtney | https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement after the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) announced a new federal grant award of $158,150,000 to support ongoing repairs and upgrades to the Gold Star Bridge in New London. The new federal resources are being awarded through the department’s Bridge Investment Program, and were made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Rep. Courtney voted to pass. “Today’s announcement by the Federal Highway Administration that Connecticut’s largest passenger and truck bridge—the Thames River Gold Star Bridge—has been awarded $158 million for a long overdue rehabilitation is another example of the 2021 Infrastructure Law’s positive impact on eastern Connecticut,” said Rep. Courtney. “Preliminary work at Gold Star started last summer by members of the local Ironworkers Union, and this award will ensure that follow on structural work on the north bound lane will occur. With this upgrade, the bridge will be able to safely tolerate higher weight vehicles, which is a benefit to all motorists, and will reduce truck traffic on local roads, which is more congested right now due to present weight restrictions. This award is a win-win for good paying jobs in the region, and safer traffic flow.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/connecticut-delegation-statement-sikorsky-flraa-protest | Connecticut Delegation Statement on Sikorsky FLRAA Protest | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa L. DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | delauro | https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | STRATFORD, CT –House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on the announcement of Sikorsky challenging the Army decision on FLRAA: “Today Sikorsky has made the decision to protest the Army’s recent award on Future Long Range Assault (FLRAA) Aircraft. “The public, Members of Congress, and most importantly, the workers at Sikorsky, are entitled to a robust, fair, and clear process. Our National security and Connecticut jobs are on the line. "Despite direct engagement with the Army, we as Members of Congress have not yet been able to get the answers that we need regarding how the Army came to their original decision on FLRAA. This is unacceptable. "We are hopeful that this protest action and the forthcoming process will shed light on the Army’s decision making, and that the highest level of fidelity is conducted throughout.” "We will not relent in our shared mission to ensure that Stratford continues to build the helicopters of the future, and that good paying jobs stay in Connecticut.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4284 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2022 Annual Report for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | fletcher | https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2022 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas’ Seventh Congressional District this year. The report highlights Congresswoman Fletcher’s work on legislation and constituent matters. “I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, and to bring the voices of those who live and work here to the national conversation about the challenges and opportunities before us,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “I am glad to share some of the highlights of this work in my 2022 Annual Report, and I look forward to continuing my work for our community and our country in the 118th Congress.” Highlights of the 2022 Annual Report include: Constituent Advocacy: This year, Congresswoman Fletcher reached the milestone of closing more than 9,500 constituent cases since she assumed office; Community Funded Projects: Congresswoman Fletcher secured nearly $45 million in federal funding for community projects, including $13.6 million in FY2022 appropriations for the City of Houston Health, Police, and Fire Departments, Harris County Flood Control, and the Cities of Bellaire and Jersey Village, and $31.1 million in FY2023 appropriations for Harris County Flood Control District; the Cities of Bellaire, Southside Place, and West University Place; the Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Department; Harris County Public Health Department; Harris County Public Library; Houston Public Library; and more, providing needed support for our community in direct and tangible ways. Legislation: Congresswoman Fletcher has introduced or passed several bills in the House of Representatives this year, including: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, H.R. 8297, to protect the right to travel for abortion, which passed the House of Representatives in July; Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act, H.R. 8452, to establish a grant program to help ease the financial burden of people being forced to travel to access abortion care; C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A7C063AF-D076-48CF-98E9-FEDD2723F309 | Hayes Secures $23 Million for the Fifth and Historical Housatonic River Wild and Scenic Designation | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) secured more than $23 million dollars for 15 community projects in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package. This funding responds directly to many of the most pressing needs throughout the region and supports projects that were less likely to receive funding from any other sources. For the second time, every project submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations by Congresswoman Hayes was included in the final budget. Additionally, Hayes legislation to create a U.S. National Park Service protective designation for the 41 miles of the Housatonic River which runs through Sharon, Canaan, Cornwall, Salisbury, New Milford, Kent, and North Canaan, was also approved. The designation will allocate federal resources to the towns along the river to bolster conservation efforts and promote recreation in the Northwest Corner. “Throughout the appropriations process, I never stopped fighting for the Fifth and I am thrilled to have secured more than $23 million in federal funding to bolster local projects. From communications upgrades for law enforcement to facility infrastructure for community health centers to laying the groundwork to restore CT Rail from Danbury to New York City, this funding will have a lasting impact for all who live and visit the region,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “Further, after years of community organizing and advocacy, the Housatonic River will now be designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. The designation is not just symbolic; it provides critical funding to protect the rich ecosystem along the 41 miles of the river and support local recreation in the surrounding towns.” Congresswoman Hayes championed funding for 15 projects to directly benefit Fifth District residents. These include: WATERBURY: $4,000,000 for the renovation of Fulton Park Pool WATERTOWN: $3,375,000 for police department radio communications upgrades WATERTOWN: $3,000,000 for Main Street safety audit WATERBURY: $2,265,000 for education technolo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-manns-bill-renaming-russell-post-office-after-sen-bob-dole-becomes-law | Rep. Mann's bill renaming Russell Post Office after Sen. Bob Dole becomes law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to his legislation being signed into law, renaming the post office in Russell, Kansas, the "Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building.” "Senator Bob Dole made it clear that we must never forget where we come from. Born and raised in Russell, Kansas, he knew that the heartbeat of our nation lies in places like his hometown. He bravely served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his military service. He served as the congressman representing the Big First District of Kansas for eight years and in the U.S. Senate for 27 years, acting as the majority leader twice, and becoming his party’s nominee for President in 1996. I spent some time with Senator Dole just a few weeks before he passed away. During our time together we discussed what he called "The Kansas Approach," the markers of which he identified as honesty, hard work, respect for your roots, common sense, service, simplicity, and genuine, thoughtful care for people. These are the Kansas conservative values that motivate me every day. Senator Dole dedicated his life to serving others and has inspired many people, including me. Naming a post office after one of Kansas' favorite sons in the town he grew up in is a small but meaningful way to pay tribute to this Kansas giant and American hero." Click here to view the full text of the legislation. Click here to watch Rep. Mann's remarks on the House Floor honoring Sen. Dole's life. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-s-bill-help-homeless-veterans-credit-and-financial-counseling-0 | Pallone’s Bill to Help Homeless Veterans with Credit and Financial Counseling Services Signed into Law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (NJ-06) Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow (CREDIT) Act was signed into law today. The bill was included in the Omnibus Spending Bill for Fiscal Year 2023 and will help end veteran homelessness and housing instability by providing credit and financial counseling - a top ten unmet need for homeless veterans. In May, Pallone held a roundtable with veterans in New Jersey to discuss the bill. The bill directs the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study of the effectiveness of credit and financial counseling services offered to homeless veterans and veterans facing housing instability. The study will explore these services and the barriers to them, including the COVID-19 pandemic and other health challenges. The study would provide recommendations for improvements to credit counseling services. The bill will also require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide an interim and final report to Congress on the findings of the study. "Today, we are one step closer to alleviating veteran homelessness. The Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act will help address veteran homelessness by improving credit and financial counseling services offered to veterans. During this time of economic uncertainty, we must look out for our most vulnerable communities, including homeless veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless. My bill will give us a better understanding of how to improve the services offered to our nation's heroes," said Congressman Pallone. "We have a responsibility to help those who served in uniform and stood ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country." The Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act received the endorsement of the Wounded Warrior Project, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, and the Department of New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars. "Our research and experience tell us that financial stability and literacy are cornerstones of overall well-bein… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-golden-gate-bridge-to-receive-400-million-for-seismic-retrofit | Pelosi Announces Golden Gate Bridge to Receive $400 Million for Seismic Retrofit Under Democrats' Infrastructure Law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge will soon receive $400 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under Democrats' historic Infrastructure Law. These funds will be used to strengthen one of the Bay Area's most vital arteries and bolster its resilience against earthquakes. "For more than eight decades, the Golden Gate Bridge has stood as a symbol of the innovative spirit of the Bay Area and our nation," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "The Federal Highway Administration's $400 million investment will help ensure that this iconic landmark continues to safely and reliably serve our region for many years to come. As a proud Representative of San Francisco, it was my privilege to work alongside President Biden, Secretary Buttigieg and the entire Bay Area Delegation to ensure our region receives its fair share of the Infrastructure Law's once-in-a-generation investment in America's bridges." "The Golden Gate Bridge is an international icon and key transportation link for the Bay Area that serves tens of millions of residents and visitors every year, and this vital funding allows us to finish strengthening the Bridge against disasters," said Denis Mulligan, General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. "Thanks to Speaker Pelosi, the Biden Administration, and the entire Bay Area Congressional delegation, the Golden Gate Bridge will be protected for generations to come." The FHWA found that the Golden Gate Bridge is currently in "fair condition" but noted that continued deterioration would result in a "poor" rating within the next three years. The Bridge's north and south approaches were retrofitted in 2013, leaving only the main suspension span to be upgraded. The newly-announced federal funding will allow this remaining section to undergo vital seismic upgrades and ensure the Bridge's continued structural integrity. Passed by the Democratic Congress, the Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden on November 1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-san-francisco-will-receive-30-million-for-community-projects | Pelosi Announces San Francisco Will Receive $30 Million for Community Projects from Government Funding Package | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that nearly $30 million in new federal funding is headed to San Francisco to support vital community projects. These investments – which will support neighborhood-serving organizations that are helping meet the needs of Bay Area families – were included in the government funding package signed into law today by President Biden. "The new federal funding headed to our City for critical community projects is a major victory for San Francisco families," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "Thanks to Democrats' tenacious negotiating, this year's government funding package delivers deeply needed federal funds for projects across the country that help meet specific needs of our communities. From easing food insecurity and homelessness to expanding vital health services to caring for local veterans, these investments will help us seize the biggest opportunities and tackle the biggest challenges that San Franciscans face." A full list of San Francisco community projects receiving funding for Fiscal Year 2023 include: San Francisco General Hospital Foundation on behalf of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center – $1,000,000 for the Transform Mental and Behavioral Health Fund San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium – $2,200,000 for Community Health Center Improvements Larkin Street Youth Services – $1,550,000 for Services for Youth Experiencing Homelessness HealthRIGHT 360 – $2,500,000 for the Integrated Care Center Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. – $2,000,000 for Child Care Facilities Expansions The National AIDS Memorial – $750,000 for the Center for Health and Social Justice Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative – $2,500,000 for Edge on the Square Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative Building Renovation Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area – $750,000 for Friends of the Children Bayview Youth Center Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center, Inc. (LYRIC) – $2,000,000 for Youth Center Renovation United Playaz, Inc. – $4,000,000 for 1044 H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/houston-post-office-be-named-honor-benny-c-martinez-after-biden-signs-bill | HOUSTON POST OFFICE TO BE NAMED IN HONOR OF BENNY C. MARTINEZ AFTER BIDEN SIGNS BILL GARCIA CHAMPIONED | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Sylvia R. Garcia | G000587 | sylviagarcia.house.gov | sylviagarcia | https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – This week a bill by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to rename the post office on Broadway Street after Texas legend Benny C. Martinez was signed by President Biden. Martinez was a prominent community leader who worked as a Harris County nurse for 30 years and 5 years as Deputy Sheriff, served the Houston area through countless organizations and advocacy groups, and was a U.S. Army veteran. This will be the first postal service office named after a Latino in the Houston area. "Benny was a well-loved figure across Texas and the Houston area who spent his life in service to the people," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "He was extremely active within LULAC, and helped arrange a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and LULAC in 1963 – which was the first time a U.S. President gathered with a Latino organization. The naming of this post office will provide residents with a place to honor and remember Benny C. Martinez's legacy." "Naming a U.S. Post Office after my father, Benny Martinez is a true testament to his legacy," said Benny C. Martinez's daughter, Loretta Martinez William. "My father was a hard-working volunteer and served the community through many organizations. He often would be finishing up a volunteer project and would be thinking of the next one. He was also a veteran who proudly served his country. He had the honor to receive numerous awards for his volunteerism. His favorite organization was LULAC and his greatest honor was when he received LULAC Man of the Year for the Nation. He is quoted as saying a ‘volunteer is a hero, and a hero is a volunteer.' My father is a role model that young people can emulate. I thank Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, and her staff for their efforts, and all the support from the elected officials." "Benny Martinez was and will always be remembered as a tireless champion for his community and dedicated to serving the underserved," said LULAC National President Domingo Garcia. He was committed to the power of education and called knowledge the mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2721 | Trahan’s Bipartisan Pandemic Prevention Program Becomes Law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Last week, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee and Co-Founder of the bipartisan Pandemic Preparedness Caucus, secured passage of a pilot program designed by her bipartisan Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act. Signed into law by President Joe Biden on Friday, the program will strengthen the bio-preparedness and infectious disease workforce that has proven critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is simply no excuse for us to get caught flat-footed by another COVID-19 scale pandemic. We must apply the lessons learned over the past two and a half years now to ensure we’re better prepared to prevent another infectious disease outbreak in the future,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “That starts with investing in the experts who got us through the COVID: our bio-preparedness and infectious disease workers. Without critical investments to strengthen the pipeline of these experts, we risk leaving ourselves vulnerable to the next pandemic. The BIO Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program is a critical step in ensuring these critical positions are fully staffed and ready to respond to the next public health threat.” The program based off Trahan’s BIO Preparedness Workforce Act will help strengthen the pipeline of bio-preparedness and infectious disease professionals by establishing a new loan repayment program for health care professionals who spend at least half of their time engaged in bio-preparedness and response activities or providing infectious diseases care. Further, the program aims to increase the number of underrepresented minority individuals serving as bio-preparedness or infectious diseases physicians. “Rep. Trahan’s outstanding leadership makes an extraordinary difference to the frontline infectious diseases workforce,” said Carlos del Rio, MD, President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. “The BIO Preparedness Workforce Pilot Progr… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:45Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-harry-armstrong-of-canaan-and-john-bayliss-of-hanover-as-decembers-granite-staters-of-the-month | Senator Hassan Recognizes Harry Armstrong of Canaan and John Bayliss of Hanover as December’s Granite Staters of the Month | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Harold (Harry) Armstrong of Canaan and John Bayliss of Hanover as December’s Granite Staters of the Month. For decades, Harry has led a successful effort to collect used medical equipment and deliver it to those in need in the Upper Valley area and beyond. Harry helped start the Health Closet, with members of the Canaan Lions Club, more than forty years ago. The group collected used medical equipment, such as manual and electric wheelchairs, walkers, lift chairs, crutches, canes, and bath stools from the area’s visiting nurses, nonprofits, hospitals, and individuals. They would then keep the equipment in storage until they found someone who needed it. When Harry was hospitalized two years ago and had to have his foot amputated, he worried that Health Closet’s mission would cease to be fulfilled. That’s when Harry’s friend and Lebanon Upper Valley Lions Club member John Bayliss stepped up to help run the initiative. Together, the two men have teamed up to do everything from DIY fix-ups of medical equipment in Harry’s and John’s garages, to lugging large medical machinery in their pickup trucks. Senator Hassan launched the “Granite Stater of the Month” initiative in 2017 to recognize outstanding New Hampshire citizens who go above and beyond to help their neighbors and make their communities stronger. To nominate a New Hampshire citizen to be a “Granite Stater of the Month,” constituents can complete the nomination form here. To read Senator Hassan’s statement for the Congressional Record, see below. I am honored to recognize Harold (Harry) Armstrong of Canaan and John Bayliss of Hanover as December’s Granite Staters of the Month. For decades, Harry has led a successful effort to collect used medical equipment and deliver it to those in need in the Upper Valley area and beyond. Harry helped start the Health Closet, with members of the Canaan Lions Club, more than forty years ago. The group collected used medical equipment, such as manual and electric wheelcha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-government-funding-bill-with-key-nh-priorities-secured-by-senator-hassan | SIGNED INTO LAW: Government Funding Bill with Key NH Priorities Secured by Senator Hassan | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement after the President signed into law the bipartisan government funding legislation, which includes key New Hampshire priorities that Senator Hassan worked to secure: “This year’s government funding bill includes major Granite State priorities that will lower costs for families, strengthen our response to the opioid epidemic, and help more Americans save for retirement. I’m pleased that we came together across the aisle to pass this critical legislation, and I look forward to seeing how it will support families, our economy, and our national security in the year ahead.” Critical New Hampshire priorities that Senator Hassan helped secure in the government funding bill include: Combating the Opioid Epidemic Senator Hassan’s bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act, which eliminates an outdated requirement, the ‘x-waiver,’ that limits the number of medical practitioners who can prescribe life-saving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. A measure backed by Senator Hassan to give law enforcement more flexibility to interdict fentanyl-related substances by extending the designation of fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs until December 31, 2024. Provisions from Senator Hassan’s bipartisan bill to help address the severe shortage of doctors trained in addiction medicine. The government funding bill creates 200 new medical residency positions, including for addiction medicine, at teaching hospitals in New Hampshire and across the country. Supporting Veterans Senator Hassan’s bipartisan bill to designate one week per year as “Buddy Check Week.” The bill is modeled after the American Legion’s “Buddy Check National Week of Calling” that connects veterans to other veterans in order to better ensure that they receive the support that they need. Bipartisan legislation that Senator Hassan championed to help provide surplus government computers to veterans and others who need them. Senator Hassan worked on the legislation w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-tester-lead-colleagues-calling-on-administration-to-support-northern-border-priorities- | Hoeven, Tester Lead Colleagues Calling on Administration to Support Northern Border Priorities | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven, Tester Lead Colleagues Calling on Administration to Support Northern Border Priorities WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) led their colleagues in urging U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young to prioritize including resources to properly staff and secure the northern border as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 President’s Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In addition, the senators outline the need to resume normal operating hours at the northern ports of entry, invest in technology deployment and recruit and retain additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) personnel. “As senators representing states along the U.S.-Canada border, we write to express our support for including the resources necessary to properly staff and secure our northern border as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 President’s Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,” the senators wrote. “We support ensuring that our border professionals have the personnel, technology, and tools necessary to secure our nation’s borders. In doing so, it is important that the Federal government effectively carry out its responsibility to safely and effectively secure both our northern and southern land borders. This is particularly important given the increased levels of activity at the southern border over the past several years which has necessitated the reallocation of personnel and resources, including technology, from our border with Canada,” the senators continued. In addition to Hoeven and Tester, the letter was signed by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Angus King (I-Maine), James Risch (R-Idaho), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.). Click here for the full text of the letter. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=7765556E-4576-4022-897F-09B84AD24361 | Graham on Passing of Joe Taylor Jr. of Columbia | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today made this statement on the passing of Joe Taylor Jr. of Columbia. “I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend, Joe Taylor. “Joe was a force in South Carolina business and politics, and a friend to so many. His time as South Carolina’s Secretary of Commerce was one of unprecedented growth for our state. He was also a strong and challenging voice on the Columbia City Council - always looking out for the taxpayer. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=09C36811-1E91-41A1-AFC2-D09859763AAA | Senator McConnell and Governor Beshear Announce More Than $1.6 Billion in Federal Grants for Brent Spence Bridge | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | mcconnell | https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 29, 2022) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project was awarded federal funding grants worth more than $1.6 billion, giving the landmark bridge and corridor project the green light to move toward construction. “I’m thrilled the time has finally come for us to get the companion bridge built,” Gov. Beshear said. “Funding and constructing the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is more than the fulfillment of my administration’s promise – it’s a dream fulfilled for the thousands of travelers who pass through the bustling region every day waiting eagerly for traffic relief to come on this nationally significant corridor. It also shows what’s possible when we prioritize people over politics. Once complete, drivers will have a more enjoyable and efficient drive and we’ll have the infrastructure in place to support the booming economy in this part of the state. Hats off to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ohio Department of Transportation, and the countless partners and advocates who played a role in today’s monumental achievement, including the Kentucky General Assembly for the last budget allocation and Sen. McConnell for supporting the federal legislation. We appreciate President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg for this historic investment.” Sen. McConnell helped secure the funding for today’s grant announcement by supporting last year’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and shepherding the bill through the Senate. The legislation authorized a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure and provides robust resources to states to fund major bridge projects specifically. Over five years, the IIJA will deliver billions of dollars to Kentucky to improve the commonwealth’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads, waterways, broadband and more. Sen. McConnell contacted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to advocate directly for Brent Sp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=D0D89E1A-C470-43D5-BA17-E524D869BB05 | Sen. Moran Named Co-Chair of Senate Army Caucus | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | moran | https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and member of the United States Military Academy (USMA) Board of Visitors – today was named the new Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus by fellow Co-Chair U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Sen. Moran will replace retiring U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) as Co-Chair. “I am honored to be selected to serve as the next Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus,” said Sen. Moran. “Kansas has a proud history of military service and is home to a significant Army presence with Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth and the Army National Guard and Reserve. Throughout my time in Congress, it has been a priority to support our military institutions in Kansas and this position will allow me to better advocate for our soldiers and their families in Kansas, the United States and across the globe.” “Sen. Inhofe has been one of Congress’ most influential and strongest advocates for servicemembers and their families, and I am grateful for his many years of leadership on the Senate Army Caucus and in the U.S. Senate,” continued Sen. Moran. “I look forward to working with Sen. Reed, Army leaders and members of the Senate Army Caucus to support our nation’s soldiers and their missions.” “I am proud to welcome Senator Jerry Moran as Co-Chair of the Army Caucus,” said Sen. Reed. “Sen. Moran has long been a steadfast advocate for our nation’s soldiers, and I look forward to serving with him in this new leadership role. The Army is fundamentally a ‘People First’ organization, and the Senate Army Caucus is committed to supporting our soldiers, their families, and our Army civilians and veterans. Sen. Moran will be a tremendous partner in this endeavor.” “I am also grateful to my good friend, Senator Jim Inhofe, for his tremendous leadership as Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus, and I congratulate him on his well-earned retirement,” continued Sen. Reed. “The Army is stronger and Ameri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-delivers-on-alaska-priorities-in-annual-interior-bill | Murkowski Delivers on Alaska Priorities in Annual Interior Bill | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | The U.S. Senate recently passed an omnibus appropriations package containing funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023. The measure includes the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee’s annual bill, which U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) negotiated as the panel’s Ranking Member. Murkowski championed provisions to strengthen Alaska’s economy, invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, improve access and recreation on public lands, provide health and other critical services to tribal communities, and create safer communities across the state. Examples include funding to restore access to Denali National Park, create an EPA grant program for the assessment and remediation of contaminated lands conveyed by the federal government, and to protect communities in Alaska from wildfires. Through the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process, Murkowski secured significant additional funding to support over 47 projects in Alaska. “The Interior Subcommittee is important in Alaska with oversight over public lands, Native issues, and the environment. Through the standard appropriations process, I secured significant support for Alaska through investments in her people, lands, and waters. Our final bill improves infrastructure on public lands and provides for important research projects related mapping, landslides, and early monitoring systems for natural disasters. We provide support for Alaskans’ health and safety through investments in priorities such as Small Ambulatory Clinics, Village Built Clinics, and clean drinking water—which every Alaskan deserves. This year I was able to include nearly 50 CDS projects. These are boots-on-the-ground initiatives that Alaskans identified as their top local priorities—from clean drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to the clean-up of contaminated lands and greater salmon monitoring. I’m proud of this bill and look forward to the positive impacts it will have across our state,” Murkowski said. Congressionally Directed Spending Allocations for Ala… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-highlights-stamfords-nourishedrx-as-innovator-of-the-month | Murphy Highlights Stamford's NourishedRx as "Innovator of the Month" | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | chrismurphy | https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that NourishedRx, based in Stamford, was named December’s “Innovator of the Month.” Founded in 2019, NourishedRx is a woman-owned company that bridges the gap between health care and nutrition through its AI-enabled platform, which matches individuals facing diet sensitive chronic health conditions or nutrition insecurity with highly personalized food solutions and nutrition consultations. NourishedRx has also established partnerships with multiple Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid plans to provide its services as part of an all-encompassing healthcare solution. “Access to nutritious foods is key to improving health outcomes. That’s why the team at NourishedRx is working to better integrate nutrition with health care through their evidence-based, AI-enabled platform. I’m proud to recognize their innovative approach toward addressing food insecurity, and look forward to their continued growth in Connecticut,” said Murphy. “Building our company in Connecticut has been wonderful. We’re grateful for the support and partnership of Connecticut Innovations and have enjoyed being part of UConn Technology Incubator Program (TIP). Being in CT is definitely helping us on our way to achieving our mission of improving lives, enhancing health equity and bending the health care cost curve,” said Lauren Driscoll, Founder and CEO of NourishedRx. Murphy believes entrepreneurship and innovation are the building blocks for a strong economy. In the U.S. Senate, he has introduced legislation to incentivize angel investors to put more money into startup companies—the Angel Tax Credit Act. Startup companies create an average of 2 million jobs each year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F7EB5A8F-9743-4975-90E2-29EE3DE505CE | Warner & Kaine Applaud Signing of Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through Fiscal Year 2023. Among other major priorities, this legislation includes nearly $200 million in federal funding for Virginia-specific projects secured by Sens. Warner and Kaine. “The 117th Congress has been the most productive Congress in modern history and it’s only fitting that we wrap up it up by enacting a consequential government funding package that will continue to strengthen and build on this progress,” said Sen. Warner. “This bill funds essential community projects in Virginia to the tune of $200 million dollars, and it supports hardworking families by increasing access to affordable child care, housing, high-speed internet, and start-up capital in underserved communities. This law will provide needed protections to pregnant workers, lower drug costs, and improve access to mental health care. Importantly, I’m proud that this bill will ensure a more resilient military right here at home, while reaffirming our commitment to the Ukrainian fight for democracy and against authoritarianism.” “Virginia will benefit greatly from the budget President Biden just signed, and I’m grateful to every Virginian whose insights and advice helped me shape this legislation to best meet the Commonwealth’s needs. Not only will this budget execute the pay raise Congress just authorized for our servicemembers, expand internet access, address mental and physical health needs, and expand access to affordable housing—it will bring over $200 million in funding back to Virginia to support urgent local community projects. This budget is a big win and I look forward to seeing all of its positive impacts in the new year,” said Sen. Kaine. As part of last year’s budget process, the Senate restarted a process that allows members of Congress to work with the communities they represent to request funding for local community projects, otherwise… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=79C900B3-96D4-4F0C-8070-3AFE4E35463B | The Pacific Islands Embassy Act Becomes Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—The Pacific Islands Embassy Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed at countering the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) through increased American diplomacy in the Pacific is now law. The legislation establishes physical U.S. Embassies on the Pacific Island nations of the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Tonga, and authorizes expanded physical presence on Vanuatu to reinforce American leadership in the Pacific region. This legislation was included as an amendment to the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. U.S. Congressmen Andy Barr (R-KY) and Ed Case (D-HI) introduced the bill in the House of Representatives. U.S. Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT) was an original cosponsor and proponent of the bill in the House. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) were the Senate sponsors of the bill. U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) were key supporters and voted for the legislation in the Senate. “Expanding America’s diplomatic footprint in Asia is a simple but powerful way we can reaffirm our longstanding bilateral partnerships in the Pacific. Strengthening our relationships in the Pacific will help counter the CCP’s predatory Belt and Road Initiative and show that the U.S. remains a partner of choice. I thank all of my colleagues who supported this legislation,” said Congressman Barr. “The Indo-Pacific is a region of active competition with China, and our Pacific Island partners are especially vulnerable to Chinese coercion. This legislation will strengthen our diplomatic presence in the region and signal our resolve to our partners and allies,” said Senator Young. “Strong U.S. diplomacy in the Pacific is essential. We brought Democrats and Republicans together to establish a robust physical diplomatic presence in these strategic island nations,” said Senator Ossoff. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-biden-signs-law-congressman-blake-moores-bill-help-save-great-salt | President Biden Signs Into Law Congressman Blake Moore’s Bill to Help Save the Great Salt Lake | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | UT | Blake D. Moore | M001213 | blakemoore.house.gov | blakemoore | https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Blake Moore’s Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Introduced with Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) and led by Senators Merkley (D-OR) and Romney (R-UT) in the Senate, this legislation will establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to help save the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the West. “I am so proud of all the work that went into getting this critical bill signed into law by President Biden,” said Congressman Blake Moore.“Many thanks to the leaders and experts who helped put this together, including Senate sponsor Senator Romney, Governor Cox, Speaker Wilson, President Adams, State Representatives Joel Ferry and Tim Hawkes, and several others. Saving the Great Salt Lake and our neighboring saline lakes is one of my top priorities, and this bill will help us get there.” The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act will provide the U.S. Geological Survey—in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and tribal, state, academic, and nonprofit organizations—resources to conduct scientific monitoring and assessments to establish effective management and conservation efforts to preserve essential Saline Lake habitats within the Great Basin network. The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act builds on the important, broadly supported work being done in the Utah State Legislature to address this issue. In addition, this bill received support from Governor Cox and several organizations, including: the National Audubon Society, Compass Minerals, Trout Unlimited, Rio Tinto Kennecott, the Utah Waterfowl Association, the Utah Airboat Association, the Utah Wetlands Foundation, the Nature Conservancy in Utah, Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, the Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Cooperative, the Utah Audubon Council, and the National Wildlife Federation. This bill supports the work authorized under the Concur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://burchett.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-thomas-massie-discusses-liberty-patents-and-prime-act-rep-burchett-latest | Rep. Thomas Massie discusses liberty, patents, and the PRIME Act with Rep. Burchett on latest episode of Tennessee Talks | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | TN | Tim Burchett | B001309 | burchett.house.gov | burchett | https://burchett.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Dec. 28, 2022) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the importance of preserving liberty in the United States, breaking down Elon Musk's view on patents, and the PRIME Act. "Massie's a brilliant guy and a good friend of mine," said Rep. Burchett. "I had a great time talking with him about how we need to continue defending our liberty from government tyranny, especially right now under the Biden Administration." Rep. Massie has represented Kentucky's Fourth District since 2012, after serving as Lewis County Judge Executive. During school, he invented a technology that enabled people to interact with computers using their sense of touch and leveraged that technology to found SensAble Technologies, Inc., which raised over $32 million of venture capital, created 70 jobs, and obtained 29 patents. The hardware and software he developed are now used to design automobiles, jewelry, shoes, dental prosthetics, and even reconstructive implants for wounded soldiers. Episodes of Tennessee Talks are available on the show’s official website, Rep. Burchett’s official YouTube channel and the following streaming services: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1023 | Case Secures Passage Of Hawai‘i National Forest Study Bill | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=16 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for all federal discretionary spending, today announced the inclusion of critical funding and programs to protect Hawaii’s environment as part of the just-passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 omnibus funding bill. “The FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill makes substantial federal investments in Hawaii’s efforts to conserve our lands and ocean for future generations and protect endangered species,” said Case. “The omnibus includes my proposal to initiative a process which may lead to Hawaii’s first-ever National Forest, which would assist us in preserving our truly unique ecosystem,” explained Case. “It directs our federal government to pursue a formal process led by the U.S. Forest Service of engaging with state and community stakeholders toward identification of the most suitable Hawai‘i forests for inclusion as national forests.” Case also added: “The FY 2023 omnibus funding measure will boost efforts to help Hawai‘i fight invasive species, which have caused Hawai’i to be recognized as the invasive species capital of the world.” The bill adopts Case’s request to support various invasive species programs, including $36 million for the Agricultural Quarantine Inspections Program to combat invasive species in Hawai‘i and $47 million for the U.S. Geological Survey Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program. The bill also creates a pilot program to prioritize the use of native plant species and combat invasive species within the National Park System. The bill includes the following other funding and programs requested and secured by Case: · $1.3 million to safeguard over nearly 700 acres in Maunawili Valley. The proposed forest reserve would be managed by the Hawai‘i Division of Forestry and Wildlife in partnership with local nonprofits seeking to steward the land, engage sustainable agriculture and restore cultural sites and lo‘i. Maunawili Forest is not only significant for its histo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=403999 | Rep. Castor: “Record-Setting” 2022 for Tampa Bay as Congressional Office Delivers $10M to Veterans and Neighbors + Secures $2.3B in Grant $! | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $10 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses and families in 2022, including over $4.8 million to veterans and service members; over $2.3 billion in federal grants to create jobs, lower costs, invest in our schools and infrastructure, help our community recover from the Covid19 pandemic, and support the important work of local partners; and an additional $132.3 million in federal grants from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Rep. Castor championed in Congress. “My Tampa constituent services team works tirelessly to cut through red tape on behalf of the families, veterans and businesses. We tragically lost the heart of Team Castor, Tery Sanchez, earlier this year, but have continued to meet the needs of our neighbors in her honor and have delivered historic returns. I am grateful for all that Tery, along with Steven Angotti, Tania Fernandez, Damaris Gonzalez and Sean Saintil – as well as the help of the entire Castor Team – did this year. Their expertise and compassion are critical to ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they have earned and to guarantee that survival stimulus payments, Social Security, Medicare are delivered on time. “Amazingly, 812 federal grants bolstered neighborhoods from North Tampa to USF to West Tampa and more - for a total of $2,312,900,550 including important investments in housing, Tampa’s Riverwalk, safer streets, and medical research. I love my hometown and am committed to lifting every neighbor through growing public transit , Feeding Tampa Bay through expanded food assistance, and other local organizations that are investing in skills career training to expand good-paying jobs and apprenticeships and so much more. “Our health heroes – present and future – received a major boost with a $1 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to USF that is aimed at recruiting and training nursing students and current registered nurses … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-issues-statement-amigos-act-signed-law | Costa Issues Statement on the AMIGOS Act Signed into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden signed into law, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success (AMIGOS) Act. Costa is an original co-sponsor and was instrumental in passing this legislation. “Portuguese-Americans have made significant contributions in the San Joaquin Valley and throughout the United States,” said Costa. “The AMIGOS Act will help create more American jobs and increase investment across the country, while strengthening the bonds between United States and Portugal.” The AMIGOS Act was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation will grant Portuguese citizens eligibility for E-1 and E-2 Visas, which allow individuals to enter the United States to conduct "substantial trade" or invest a "substantial amount of capital" respectively. ### Congressman Jim Costa represents a large Portuguese American population in California's San Joaquin Valley and is a Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-angie-craigs-legislation-rename-local-post-office-after-fallen | Representative Angie Craig’s Legislation to Rename Local Post Office After Fallen South St. Paul Police Officer Signed into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | MN | Angie Craig | C001119 | craig.house.gov | craig | https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Angie Craig’s bill to rename the South St. Paul Post Office in honor of fallen South St. Paul Police Officer Leo Pavlak was signed into law. After only four months on the force, Officer Pavlak was killed by the infamous Barker-Karpis Gang during a robbery on August 30, 1933. To this day, he is the only South St. Paul Police Officer to have been killed in the line of duty. The bill was passed by the House and Senate earlier this month. “In 1933, Officer Pavlak lost his life in service to his community – and in the years since, many of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have continued building his legacy as they joined the ranks of the Minnesota law enforcement community,” said Representative Craig. “By renaming the South St. Paul Post Office the Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office, we remember and honor the dedication and sacrifice of Officer Pavlak and his entire family. I’m grateful to all my Minnesota colleagues, and especially Senator Klobuchar, who helped get this bill over the finish line.” Since Officer Pavlak’s death in 1933, four generations of Pavlaks have joined the ranks of Minnesota law enforcement. Robert Leo Pavlak Sr. followed in his father’s footsteps, pursuing a career as a police officer in St. Paul. One of his grandsons, Robert, was a Ramsey County Deputy – while another one of his grandsons, David, was a St. Paul Police Officer. And finally, Officer Pavlak’s great-grandsons, Luke and Ryan, have continued this legacy as police officers in the Twin Cities area. Representative Craig’s bill is part of a bipartisan, bicameral effort to honor Officer Pavlak. Earlier this month, Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith led the passage of a companion bill through the Senate. The legislation is supported by Representatives Dean Phillips, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber, as well as the Pavlak family and local leaders in South St. Paul. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/private-bill-authored-congressman-desaulnier-make-maria-isabel-bueso | Private Bill Authored by Congressman DeSaulnier to Make Maria Isabel Bueso Permanent Resident Becomes Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mark DeSaulnier | D000623 | desaulnier.house.gov | desaulnier | https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that the private bill he authored to permanently allow Isabel Bueso and her family to remain in the United States so Isabel can continue to receive treatment for her rare, life-threatening disease (H.R. 785) was signed into law by President Biden. Following House passage of H.R. 785 in June, the bill was championed in the U.S. Senate by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-CA). “Since Isabel and her family were threatened by the Trump Administration with deportation three and half years ago, I have been honored to work alongside them in the pursuit of justice by leading the effort in Congress to allow them to stay here permanently. Isabel’s medical condition is permanent and her status in the U.S. to get treatment should be too,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I am so relieved for the Buesos that they will finally get long overdue peace of mind now that President Biden has signed this bill into law so they can spend their time focusing on Isabel’s care instead of unnecessary paperwork and worry.” “There are no words to express our feelings and gratitude for giving us the opportunity to create a solid future in this country. Congressman DeSaulnier’s support and dedication to our struggle, finding a way forward and making it happen in spite of obstacles, is a testament to his commitment to making life better for his constituents and others. I hope that more people can get the relief like I did and that this will inspire others to know that their Members of Congress can help,” said Isabel Bueso. Isabel’s story rose to national prominence when the Trump Administration cancelled medical deferred action, which led to people like her with rare, life-threatening diseases facing deportation. Isabel came to the United States legally from Guatemala in 2003 to receive life-saving treatment as part of a medical trial for Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI. Since then, she and her family have resided lawful… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases/foster-priorities-signed-law-part-water-resources-development-act | Foster Priorities Signed into Law as part of Water Resources Development Act | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bill Foster | F000454 | foster.house.gov | foster | https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that four of his requests were signed into law by President Biden as part of the Water Resources Development Act. These requests authorize crucial investments in the waterways and environmental infrastructure for Will County and the entire Great Lakes region. Foster’s requests include: Increased federal funding from 80 percent to 90 percent for the Brandon Road Ecosystem Project, which is the last line of defense for preventing invasive Asian Carp from reaching Lake Michigan and all of the tributaries and lakes in the Great Lakes basin. This increased funding will be used for the project’s remaining design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. $30 million in federal funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in Will County, Illinois. A hydraulic evaluation of the upper Mississippi River and Illinois River to evaluate flow frequency probabilities and develop updated water surface profiles to help predict and prevent floods. Various ecosystem restoration projects for the Fox River, Illinois River, Chicago River, Calumet River, Grand Calumet River, Little Calumet River, and other waterways in the Chicago suburbs. “During my time in Congress, it’s always been one of my top priorities to give Illinois its fair share of federal resources,” said Foster. “These projects are critical to the ecosystems and environmental infrastructure in Will County and the entire Great Lakes region, and I’m proud this legislation invests in the water infrastructure that future generations deserve.” The Water Resources Development Act was included in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases/harder-torches-government-bureaucrats-in-reaction-to-new-report-on-impacts-of-building-delta-tunnel-project | Harder Torches Government Bureaucrats in Reaction to New Report on Impacts of Building Delta Tunnel Project | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Josh Harder | H001090 | harder.house.gov | harder | https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder released the following statement in reaction to the Army Corps of Engineers’ newly released 700 page draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel. The report finds that building the Delta Tunnel project may have significant negative impacts on the Central Valley’s agricultural resources including its water supply, air quality, endangered species, essential fish habitat, and environmental justice outlook. Additionally, the Army Corps of Engineers has failed to schedule even one single in-person public hearing on the Delta Tunnel project. “Building the Delta Tunnel will crush our farmers, endanger our environment, and put our whole community at risk. I refuse to let that happen. Everyone in the Valley knows the Delta Tunnel is a terrible idea and a greedy water grab. Now, we have a report that makes those facts clear as day,” said Rep. Harder. “The Army Corps of Engineers’ refusal to host a single in-person public hearing on this project is an embarrassment and a disservice to everyone in our community. Six weeks of public comment on a project that will impact us for hundreds of years is unacceptable and another demonstration of Sacramento putting itself first and the Valley last. Today, I’m calling on the Army Corps to reverse its decision and hold a real, in-person public hearing before the end of January so they can hear directly from Valley farmers and families about what this disastrous project would mean to all of us.” Rep. Harder’s office will be following this press release with additional announcements and actions in opposition to the Delta Tunnel project in the coming days and weeks. This comes on the heels of Rep. Harder’s new bill, the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act, which would stop the project’s construction once and for all. A summary of the EIS report can be found online here. The full report can be found online here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-bill-help-military-families-signed-law-0 | Murphy Bill to Help Military Families Signed into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden signed into law the VETS Credit Act, which will help student veterans by ensuring they are able to quickly and easily transfer their course credits to another institution should their school close or program end suddenly. The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Buchanan (FL-16), included Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.’s (NC-03) bill that makes it easier for dependents of veterans or active-duty military to retain transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits. Murphy issued the following statement: “Veterans across this nation earned their benefits with honorable military service to our country. With Rep. Buchanan’s VETS Credit Act signed into law, these benefits are guaranteed so that our servicemen and women returning home have easy access to a college education,” said Rep. Murphy. “I’m proud that my commonsense bill is included in the VETS Credit Act to ensure clerical errors do not prevent dependents from receiving well-earned educational assistance. This is a tremendous step for our outstanding military families. I’d like to thank Congressman Buchanan for including this essential piece of legislation in his bill and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) for bringing it to my attention.” The VETS Credit Act passed the U.S. House earlier this year on May 17th, 2022 with broad bipartisan support by a vote of 412-1. It passed the U.S. Senate last week unanimously. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-e-nehls-military-sexual-trauma-legislation-signed-law | Rep. Troy E. Nehls' Military Sexual Trauma Legislation Signed Into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | TX | Troy E. Nehls | N000026 | nehls.house.gov | nehls | https://nehls.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, legislation authored by Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) was signed into law after passing the U.S. Senate by Unanimous Consent last week. H.R. 6064 will improve the VA's Military Sexual Trauma (MST) disability exam process by requiring the V.A. to partner with the National Academies to complete a comprehensive review of the process. The bill would also require the VA to provide the House Veterans Affairs Committee and the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee with a report on any actions they plan to take as a result of findings and recommendations in the NASEM study. "I am proud that my bill has received broad bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress and has been signed into law," said Congressman Nehls. "It takes tremendous courage for survivors of military sexual trauma to come forward and submit a claim for compensation, so it is important that V.A. gets these claims right the first time." Background: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/statement-of-congressman-jamie-raskin-to-the-people-of-maryland-s-8th-district | Statement of Congressman Jamie Raskin to the People of Maryland’s 8th District | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | MD | Jamie Raskin | R000606 | raskin.house.gov | raskin | https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today released the following statement. “After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer. I am about to embark on a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent after four months of treatment. “I expect to be able to work through this period but have been cautioned by my doctors to reduce unnecessary exposure to avoid COVID-19, the flu and other viruses. In addition to destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy impairs natural antibodies and undermines the body’s immune system. I am advised that it also causes hair loss and weight gain (although I am still holding out hope for the kind that causes hair gain and weight loss). “With the benefit of early detection and fine doctors, the help of my extraordinary staff, the love of Sarah and our daughters and sons-in-law (actual and to-be) and family and friends, and the support of my beloved constituents and my colleagues in the House, I plan to get through this and, in the meantime, to keep making progress every day in Congress for American democracy. “My love and solidarity go out to other families managing cancer or any other health condition in this holiday season—and all the doctors, nurses and medical personnel who provide us comfort and hope.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2022/12/fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-bill-provides-billions-in-federal-funding-for-alabama-projects | Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Bill Provides Billions in Federal Funding for Alabama Projects | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated the inclusion of billions in federal funding for the state of Alabama in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus funding bill, which passed the House and Senate last week. “I was thrilled to vote in favor of the FY23 funding bill because I know that it will be a game changer for the people of Alabama,” said Rep. Sewell. “I would also like to thank Senator Richard Shelby for his work to ensure that Alabama received a historic amount of funding during his last year as a United States Senator. His leadership, his pragmatic approach to governing, and his fierce advocacy for the people of Alabama will be missed.” The FY23 Omnibus funding bill includes the following funding for Alabama: $76 million for the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine to build a new biomedical research building. $55 million for the Secret Service’s National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI), located in Hoover, to expand training opportunities for state and local law enforcement and legal and judicial professionals in computer forensics and cyber investigations. $5 million for the Secret Service’s Cyber Fraud Task Forces to increase mission effectiveness and provide modern investigative capabilities to combat transnational crimes. $23 million to repurpose and renovate NCFI facilities to accommodate for the ongoing growth of the program. $30 million in funding for Alabama’s Northern Beltline of the Appalachian Development Highway System. $47.5 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase of nearly $2.5 billion above FY22 funding level. $7.32 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), an increase of $407.6 million from FY22. $923 million for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). $629 million for Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs), which continues funding for a CTSA award at UAB. $25 million in grant funding for the Regional Pediatric Pandemic Network, a network of ten Children’s h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-bill-renaming-akeley-post-office-wwii-veteran-signed-law | Stauber Bill Renaming Akeley Post Office for WWII Veteran Signed Into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) legislation renaming the post office in Akeley, Minnesota, after Neal Kenneth Todd, a World War II veteran who perished in the attack on Pearl Harbor, was signed into law. “Heroes like Neal Kenneth Todd exemplify American exceptionalism and are why this country continues to be the land of the free and home of the brave,” said Congressman Stauber. “I’m proud to see my legislation be signed into law to make the renaming of the Akeley post office in Neal’s name official to remind future generations of the sacrifices he and his generation made for our freedoms.” Neal’s remains were recently identified and returned home to Akeley, where he was finally laid to rest near his loved ones. Last year, Congressman Stauber had the honor of attending Neal’s funeral and presenting his family with an American flag he had flown over the United States Capitol. The entire Minnesota delegation co-sponsored the bill upon its introduction in July 2021. The bill passed the House on December 1st and the Senate on December 20th. BACKGROUND: Neal Kenneth Todd joined the Navy in 1940 and was assigned to the USS Oklahoma as a Navy Fireman First Class. While stationed at Pearl Harbor, the ship was attacked by the Japanese air force on December 7, 1941. Neal's brother, Wesley Todd, was also serving on the USS Oklahoma during the bombing. Wesley was fortunate to escape the sinking ship, but Neal's fate was unknown to the Todd family for months. Neal was later pronounced dead and awarded the Purple Heart. He is honored at the USS Oklahoma Memorial and Honolulu Memorial of the Courts of the Missing. The remains of Neal and other service members were recovered in the months following the attack but were not identified by the U.S. Department of Defense until a 2015 Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency project. On February 11, 2021, Neal's remains were successfully matched to his family. He was reunited with his brother, Orville Staffenhagen, and sister, Karyn Stiffler in Akeley, Minnesota, on July 1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/28/media-press-releases-strickland-announces-anusha-jain-2022-congressional-app-challenge-winner/ | Strickland Announces Anusha Jain as 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced middle schooler, Anusha Jain, as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Jain was selected by a panel of judges for her app, EcoFriend. “After reviewing many incredible submissions from students across the South Sound, I congratulate Anusha for winning the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “This thoughtful app is the user’s own guide to how they can care for the environment. I look forward to seeing the cover photo on display as I walk around the Capitol. Thank you to our judges and all the students who participated.” “EcoFriend teaches you how you can help save the environment. We all share one big planet Earth, and sometimes…that can be a big problem,” said Jain. “Trash on roads, plastic in rivers, cutting down of trees …the list goes on and on. It is our duty, as residents of Mother Earth, to protect our environment from getting dirtier and dirtier every day. That’s why I created EcoFriend, your personal guide to keeping the environment just the way it deserves to be.” “I was delighted to participate in the App Challenge, and I am very impressed at the high quality of submissions whose aim is to make the world a better place. I am thrilled that Congresswoman Strickland is a keen supporter of STEM initiatives such as the App Challenge, something that is also close to my heart,” said Dr. Radana Dvorak, Chair of Computer Science at St. Martin’s University. “As an educator and computer scientist, I see the value of younger students, especially girls, starting to explore computer science and engineering fields before starting college. I would be delighted to see all four finalists come to Saint Martin’s University, study in my computer science department, and join our Women In Technology (WIT) club.” “STEM is more crucial than ever in our increasingly digital world. I enjoyed being a judge for all the impressive apps that were submitted. Apps like EcoFriend not only demonstrate the great… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-scotus-ruling-to-maintain-title-42-a-win-for-border-security-biden-administration-needs-to-enforce-our-laws | Hoeven: SCOTUS Ruling to Maintain Title 42 a Win For Border Security; Biden Administration Needs to Enforce Our Laws | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | ND | John Hoeven | H001061 | www.hoeven.senate.gov | hoeven | https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases | scraper | Hoeven: SCOTUS Ruling to Maintain Title 42 a Win For Border Security; Biden Administration Needs to Enforce Our Laws BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling to maintain the Title 42 Public Health Order while litigation on the issue proceeds. The decision reverses an earlier federal court opinion that enabled the Biden administration to rescind the immigration tool, which allows immigration officials to return illegal immigrants to their home country and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hoeven has been working to keep Title 42 in place and has repeatedly called on the Biden administration to address the ongoing illegal immigration crisis at the nation’s southern border. To this end, the senator: Introduced legislation with Senator Marco Rubio to extend Title 42 until February 2025. Traveled to Del Rio, Rio Grande Valley and El Paso regions in Texas to support Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials and North Dakota Guard members and draw attention to their work at the U.S.-Mexico border. Pressed the Homeland Security Secretary to secure the border and keep Title 42 in place. “President Biden’s policies are creating a humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border,” said Hoeven. “By rescinding tools like Title 42 and refusing to enforce our laws, the Biden administration is enabling human trafficking and drug smuggling into our nation. That not only undermines our national security, but contributes to the overdose epidemic that has brought tragedy to communities and families across the country. This SCOTUS ruling is a step in the right direction, but the Biden administration needs to change course and take real action to secure our borders.” In addition to maintaining Title 42, Hoeven is pressing the Biden administration to: Enforce the nation’s laws and secure the southern border, including resuming construction of the border wall and putting in place the necessary infrastructure, personnel and technology. Reinstate key … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/after-years-of-limbo-delegation-secures_rebecca-trimbles-permanent-resident-status | After Years of Limbo, Delegation Secures Rebecca Trimble’s Permanent Resident Status | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today celebrated the enactment of private legislation they led with the late Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. The measure – H.R. 681, For the Relief of Rebecca Trimble – is now Private Law 117-1, and provides Mrs. Trimble with a pathway to lawful permanent resident status in the United States. “After a decade of uncertainty and legal appeals, I’m so pleased that we have put an end to any possibility of deportation and provided Rebecca with the peace of mind she so clearly deserves. She has lived in America, built her life in America, and raised her family in America. Now she can remain with her husband and children in the only country she has ever called home,” Murkowski said. “I thank all who helped ensure this bill could unanimously pass the House and Senate – including Rep. Nadler, Senator Padilla, and Senator Cornyn – as well as President Biden for quickly signing it into law. We finally got this right for a woman who never did anything wrong.” “It is exceptionally rare for Congress to pass a piece of legislation that impacts just one person. That’s exactly what we’ve been able to deliver today for Rebecca Trimble,” said Senator Sullivan. “Rebecca spent her entire life living the American Dream, raising a family with her husband, an Army dentist who, until recently, served Alaskans in the Bethel area. That dream was thrown into jeopardy when Rebecca, through no fault of her own, faced threats of deportation to a country she’s never known. When Rebecca’s unique and challenging case couldn’t be resolved through regular immigration channels, Congressman Young, Senator Murkowski and I got to work on a legislative fix. It is fitting that this will be Don Young’s final bill to get signed into law, a capstone to a long and amazing career advocating for a state and a people he loved. I commend Rebecca and her family for their patience and dogged determination, and I hope this news makes for an especially meaningful holiday season for the Trimble fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-ensures-year-end-omnibus-contains-significant-assistance-funding-for-university-of-alaska | Murkowski Ensures Year-End Omnibus Contains Significant Assistance, Funding for University of Alaska | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today welcomed passage of the University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act, which she added to the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The year-end omnibus also includes multiple Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations totaling $8.325 million that Murkowski requested and secured on behalf of the University of Alaska (UA). “The University plays a critical role in educating Alaskans, adding to our workforce and shaping the very future of our state. I recognize how important this system is, and that’s why I worked so hard to ensure the omnibus will help strengthen its fiscal foundation for decades to come,” Murkowski said. “By providing a new way to expand the University’s land grant, we are ensuring it can generate additional revenues that support its students, faculty, and campus infrastructure. Through our successes in the CDS process, we are improving the University’s facilities, meeting priority research needs, and expanding its pipeline of well-educated Alaskans who enter key fields across our economy. I thank President Pitney and her team for working so closely with me and my staff to move these achievements across the finish line.” “This is a monumental day for the university. We’ve been working diligently for years to resolve our land grant deficit, and today is the day that hard work has paid off. On behalf of the entire university community, I thank our congressional delegation for finding a path forward through the omnibus appropriations bill. I also want to recognize the bipartisan backing we’ve had from our Alaska businesses, organizations, and state leaders who advocated for this positive outcome. This break-through legislation means that the university will be empowered to actively manage productive lands that will generate recurring revenue for the benefit of our students, our cutting-edge research, and the education of our next generation of leaders,” said Pat Pitney, President of University of Alaska. Murkowski and Senator Dan Sull… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/-peters-bipartisan-bill-to-fight-human-trafficking-signed-into-law | Peters Bipartisan Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Signed Into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to enhance our nation’s ability to combat human trafficking has been signed into law. The new law will make permanent and strengthen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT). “Human trafficking continues to leave deep traumatic scars on victims and families in Michigan and across the country,” said Senator Peters. “This new law will help enhance our ability to stop these crimes by ensuring the Center for Countering Human Trafficking has what it needs to disrupt human trafficking organizations and protect victims of these horrific crimes.” Millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including thousands in the United States. According to DHS, traffickers might use violence, manipulation, false promises of jobs that pay well, or romantic relationships to lure victims into trafficking situations. Based on calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, the Polaris Project found that in 2020 there were at least 16,658 human trafficking victims and survivors in the United States. However, the actual number of these crimes is likely much larger because these crimes often go unreported. In addition, the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission says that an extremely high number of human trafficking cases involve the sexual exploitation of a child. Eradicating these heinous crimes will require stronger anti-trafficking policies and ensuring that law enforcement professionals and the public are able to recognize indicators of human trafficking. The Countering Human Trafficking Act makes permanent the CCHT, which oversees DHS’s efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of products that are made with forced labor. The Center also ensures the Department is leveraging and coordinating its capabilities and resources to fight back against traffickers. The law allows the CCHT to build out their p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-bipartisan-bill-signed-into-law-to-better-predict-severe-weather-and-protect-michiganders | Peters Bipartisan Bill Signed into Law to Better Predict Severe Weather and Protect Michiganders | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The President has signed into law U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) bipartisan legislation to establish a National Integrated Flood Information System. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and unanimously passed the U.S. Senate last year. The Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support (FLOODS) Act – which Peters reintroduced with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) – will provide funding to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to forecast floods, hurricanes, and tornados and disperse relevant information to local officials and first responders. Peters is a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which oversees NOAA. “It’s important we have the resources to better prepare for severe weather like flooding, particularly as storms continue to worsen due to climate change,” said Senator Peters. “That’s why I was proud to help champion this bipartisan bill into law, which will strengthen NOAA’s ability to predict severe weather and protect the lives and livelihoods of folks across our state.” “Flooding is a common and deadly natural disaster in the U.S., resulting in over $25 billion in annual economic losses,” said Senator Wicker. “Events in my home state of Mississippi, such as the prolonged opening of the Bonnet Carré spillway and the Pearl River and Yazoo backwater floods, underscore the importance of an effective understanding and response to high water. This legislation will protect lives and property by directing NOAA to improve its flood monitoring, forecasting, and communication efforts.” “With flash floods occurring more frequently in every corner of the nation, early and reliable detection and warning is critical to save life and property,” said Cheryl Small, Executive Director, National Flood Association. “We believe the integration and partnerships — including with the private sector — that will be developed or improved through this legislation will result in a more prepared and resi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-1000000-for-akwesasne-boys-and-girls-club-to-support-mohawk-youth | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1,000,000 FOR AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO SUPPORT MOHAWK YOUTH | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are announcing that they secured $1,000,000 for the Boys & Girls Club in Akwesasne for children of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in the FY2023 spending bill. The Boys & Girls Club of America provides safe community gathering centers nationwide and empowers young students with educational programs designed to help them succeed in school. The federal dollars Gillibrand and Schumer fought for will help construct a new “Great Futures Start Here” Clubhouse in Akwesasne to serve this purpose for Mohawk youth. The new Clubhouse will enable the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club to continue offering its vital afterschool, summer, athletic, and meal programs in a safe, modern, and accessible space. “Investing in the youth of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is investing in the future of the North Country, and I am proud to deliver this $1 million in funding to boost the community, its families, and most importantly the children of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe,” said Senator Schumer. “These funds will help finally begin construction of the community gathering space the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club has long deserved for afterschool and other essential youth programs. I will always fight to deliver meaningful, community driven investments to uplift the future of our children in Upstate New York.” “Fostering a sense of community and support is vital to helping our youth get off on the right foot. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a proven track record of doing just that and preparing young people across New York State to achieve their full potential,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This $1,000,000 will kick-start the building of a safe and modern community center for Mohawk youth and provide them with the indispensable opportunities they deserve. The children of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe are essential to the fabric of our state and I am thrilled to announce this important investment in their education and in their future.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-years-of-limbo-delegation-secures-rebecca-trimbles-permanent-resident-status | After Years of Limbo, Delegation Secures Rebecca Trimble’s Permanent Resident Status | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today celebrated the enactment of private legislation they led with the late Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. The measure – H.R. 681, For the Relief of Rebecca Trimble – is now Private Law [117-1], and provides Mrs. Trimble with a pathway to lawful permanent resident status in the United States. “After a decade of uncertainty and legal appeals, I’m so pleased that we have put an end to any possibility of deportation and provided Rebecca with the peace of mind she so clearly deserves. She has lived in America, built her life in America, and raised her family in America. Now she can remain with her husband and children in the only country she has ever called home,” Murkowski said. “I thank all who helped ensure this bill could unanimously pass the House and Senate – including Rep. Nadler, Senator Padilla, and Senator Cornyn – as well as President Biden for quickly signing it into law. We finally got this right for a woman who never did anything wrong.” “It is exceptionally rare for Congress to pass a piece of legislation that impacts just one person. That’s exactly what we’ve been able to deliver today for Rebecca Trimble,” said Senator Sullivan. “Rebecca spent her entire life living the American Dream, raising a family with her husband, an Army dentist who, until recently, served Alaskans in the Bethel area. That dream was thrown into jeopardy when Rebecca, through no fault of her own, faced threats of deportation to a country she’s never known. When Rebecca’s unique and challenging case couldn’t be resolved through regular immigration channels, Congressman Young, Senator Murkowski and I got to work on a legislative fix. It is fitting that this will be Don Young’s final bill to get signed into law, a capstone to a long and amazing career advocating for a state and a people he loved. I commend Rebecca and her family for their patience and dogged determination, and I hope this news makes for an especially meaningful holiday season for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/youngs-pacific-islands-embassies-act-becomes-law/ | Young’s Pacific Islands Embassies Act Becomes Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | IN | Todd Young | Y000064 | www.young.senate.gov | toddyoung | https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Pacific Islands Embassy Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed at countering the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) through increased American diplomacy in the Pacific, is now law. The legislation establishes physical U.S. Embassies on the Pacific Island nations of the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Tonga, and authorizes expanded physical presence on Vanuatu to reinforce American leadership in the Pacific region. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) were the Senate sponsors of the bill. This legislation was included as an amendment to the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which was signed into law on December 23, 2022. “The Indo-Pacific is a region of active competition with China, and our Pacific Island partners are especially vulnerable to Chinese coercion. This new law will strengthen our diplomatic presence in the region and signal our resolve to our partners and allies,” said Senator Young. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5BC15ACF-D074-4C72-98B6-93D5AAFCEE42 | Barr’s Blue Grass Army Depot Study Becomes Law | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Richmond, KY— U.S. Congressman Andy Barr’s (KY-06) provision to conduct a feasibility study at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) is now law. Barr’s legislation was included as an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was recently enacted into law. In addition to its primary role managing and shipping conventional munitions, BGAD’s chemical demilitarization mission employs nearly 1,450 highly skilled, highly paid workers and has contributed more than $1 billion in local payroll since 2006. The feasibility study will assess potential missions, plants, or industries feasible for Army or the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) needs at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-destruction Pilot Plant following the completion of the chemical demilitarization mission at BGAD. This amendment requires the feasibility study to be completed and submitted to Congress no later than March 1, 2023. “For over a decade, BGAD has housed an essential chemical demilitarization project in addition to being a significant part of Madison County’s economy. Kentuckians working at BGAD have served the DOD and our country well. This feasibility study will accelerate the process of examining ways the facility could transition to other key projects that would benefit the DOD or the federal government once the demilitarization project has concluded,” said Congressman Barr. “The Bluegrass Army Depot, and all of its operations, is an important part of Madison County and I am appreciative of Congressman Barr’s championing this amendment in the NDAA to prepare for a post-CSEPP Madison County. Our team in Madison County has also been preparing for this, and this feasibility study will be a boost for our efforts and help us continue to prepare for the future,” said Reagan Taylor, Judge Executive of Madison County. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1021 | Case Says Federal FY 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Provisions To Assist Hawai’i Small Business And Tourism And Strengthen Worker Retirement Savings | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=16 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for all federal discretionary spending, today announced that the $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Omnibus Appropriations measure, recently passed by Congress and soon to be signed into law by President Biden, includes several initiatives to strengthen Hawaii’s dominant tourism and small business economies as well as assist Hawai’i workers with their retirements. “This measure will strengthen our top-generating tourism sector, promote small business development and assist in economic diversification as our state’s economy continues to recover from the lingering effects of COVID-19,” said Case. The omnibus bill includes the Visit America Act, a top initiative of the national travel and tourism industry which Case, a member of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, and like-minded colleagues introduced and advanced. It would mandate a coordinated national effort to stabilize and recover one of the country’s primary industries, and create a first-ever Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The federal spending measure also includes retirement provisions that will provide millions of workers and retirees with significant improvements to the nation’s private retirement system. “The aptly named ‘SECURE 2.0 Act’ provision expands automatic enrollment into retirement plans, raises the age for required minimum disbursements from retirement plans to 75 from 73 and increases the amount that individuals aged 50 and older can put into their retirement account,” said Case. Tourism “The COVID-19 pandemic devastated our travel and tourism industry and all of its components including accommodations, transportation, food services and attractions,” said Case, formerly a travel and tourism executive with industry leader Outrigger Enterprises headquartered in Waikīkī. “Travel and tourism are huge contributors to the U.S. economy, especially to major visitor destin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4281 | Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Returns More Than Half a Billion Dollars to Texas’ Seventh Congressional District | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lizzie Fletcher | F000468 | fletcher.house.gov | fletcher | https://fletcher.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced she has helped secure $502,938,988 in federal grant dollars for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. “Congress has the power to allocate our resources to further our country’s goals,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “From promoting public safety, to helping expand small businesses, to providing essential support for survivors of domestic violence, I am proud to have helped return more than half a billion taxpayer dollars to our community to respond directly to the needs of Houston families. I look forward to continuing to support many of our district’s priorities in direct and tangible ways.” This year alone, Congresswoman Fletcher announced funding to promote public safety, bridge the digital divide, expand small businesses, and more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400096 | Foxx: Perpetrators of War Crimes Are On Notice | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after her bill. H.R. 4250, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, was signed into law: “For far too long, United States’ policy has elevated international tribunals over the work of national governments when prosecuting the world’s worst culprits: those engaging in genocide and war crimes. The International Criminal Court has recently utilized its time and resources in investigating the United States and Israel all while failing to hold our adversaries accountable. China’s genocidal campaign against the Uyghurs continues unabated, North Korea continues to engage in crimes against humanity with impunity, and ISIS fighters guilty of genocide continue to blend into populations without ever facing justice. The United States needs to end this reliance on international tribunals and display true leadership, and the reforms made by my bill will empower our government to do so. “By focusing our resources on prosecutions by national governments – including by utilizing U.S. laws already on the books – our government can track down perpetrators like members of ISIS swiftly and without the bureaucratic entanglements of international tribunals. I am immensely pleased to see my bill’s passage in the United States Senate and its subsequent signing into law. Without question, this bipartisan effort sends a robust, rock-ribbed message to the entire world: the United States is determined to protect its sovereignty and its interest with every tool necessary.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
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