url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-young-wishes-all-hoosiers-a-merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays,VIDEO: Young Wishes all Hoosiers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,2019-12-23,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 23, 2019 VIDEO: Young Wishes all Hoosiers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a video message to wish Hoosiers a merry Christmas and reflect on the accomplishments in 2019. Jenny and I want to wish all Hoosiers a very merry Christmas and happy Holidays. From Gary to Evansville, Terre Haute to Richmond, Hoosiers have a whole lot to celebrate this year, said Senator Young in the video. With so much success in 2019, I look forward to continue to build on these accomplishments and create new opportunities for Hoosiers as we enter 2020. Again, warm wishes to all Hoosiers this Holiday season and god bless. Click here or the image below to watch the video. Full transcript of the video: Jenny and I want to wish all Hoosiers a very merry Christmas and happy Holidays. From Gary to Evansville, Terre Haute to Richmond, Hoosiers have a whole lot to celebrate this year. To name a few, we designated our very first National Park; we made significant gains in curbing the opioid epidemic, we improved our infrastructure; and continued to build on pro-growth economic policies that have allowed our farming and manufacturing industries to flourish. With record low unemployment rates families are doing well. We have higher wages. We've increased job growth. These republican-led policies are working for the American people and working for Hoosiers. With so much success in 2019, I look forward to continue to build on these accomplishments and create new opportunities for Hoosiers as we enter 2020. Again, warm wishes to all Hoosiers this Holiday season and god bless. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.braun.senate.gov/senator-braun-introduces-conditional-approval-act-patients-fatal-diseases-asks-comments,"Senator Braun introduces Conditional Approval Act for patients with fatal diseases, asks for comments",2019-12-21,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Mike Braun,B001310,www.braun.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.-- To make good on the federal government's promise to allow those with life threatening illnesses better access to potentially meaningful treatment options, Senator Braun has introduced a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a time-limited conditional approval pathway for those with terminal illnesses. Senator Braun is soliciting comments from all interested parties on how to improve the legislation and provide a more promising pathway for meaningful treatments to reach Americans struggling with deadly diseases. Patients with fatal diseases are fighting for their lives every day while real, meaningful, life-extending treatments sit on the shelf just beyond their reach,said Senator Braun.""For those who are so courageously battling these terrible diseases, the least we can do is not stand in their way. Please submit comments or questions toConditionalApproval@Braun.Senate.govfor consideration. Comments must be submitted by Monday, February 3, 2020 View the full bill text here: Senator Braun questions FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn in HELP Committee hearing on his nomination ""I firmly believe that patients with limited time should have the liberty to seek meaningful treatments in their own countryin a timely mannerwhere they can be close to their family and loved ones. It is my hope that the harsh realities associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Duchenne syndrome, and other devastating diseasesand the limitations associated with clinical researchwill encourage policymakers to do everything in their power to provide faster access to meaningful treatments. ""While the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)working with disease communities across the countryhas been steadfast in its quest to provide more access to meaningful treatments to patients suffering from life-threatening, serious, and chronic diseasesmost patients with these diseases, and their families, are fed up with the lack of available treatment options. Indeed, there are real concerns with respect to the FDA's progress for expediting approval for new medications shown to meet currently unmet needs for the many Americans who continue to look for meaningful treatment options. ""For those diagnosed with a life-threatening, serious, and chronic diseasetimely access to already existing, safe treatments, that have demonstrated effectiveness should be a given. The current all or nothing drug approval system does not reflect the realities of clinical research or the economics of the prescription drug market. For example, FDA typically requires three phases of clinical trials before manufacturers can market and patients can benefit from a new treatment. These trials can easily take 12 years or longer and usually cost the sponsoring company upwards of $2 billion. ""The Conditional Approval Act, if implemented, would offer patients with life-threatening, serious, and chronic diseaseswho are not enrolled in clinical trialsthe ability to access meaningful treatments sooner. As part of this new conditional approval pathway, FDA would engage in enhanced safety monitoring and continued processes towards full approval. Indeed, under this approach, the FDA could allow patients to access safe and promising treatments, while still maintaining the option to revoke the conditional approval should unexpected data come to light. But in circumstances where promising treatments have gone through early phase clinical testinghaving established safety and a reasonable expectation of effectivenesspatients and their medical providers would be offered the opportunity to gain access to potentially meaningful treatments in a manner regulated by the FDA. This would also allow patients with life-threatening, serious, and chronic diseases a route to access potentially meaningful treatments without facing the obstacles associated with the Compassionate Use, Expanded Access, or Investigational New Drug processes at FDA. ""The legislation seeks to remove the existing barriers for patients with devastating diseasesincluding those previously enrolled in a promising clinical trial and whose role in the trial has endedand provide them the ability to access promising treatment before it is too late."" -Senator Mike Braun BACKGROUND: Press Releasefrom the Office of Congressman Bruce Westerman, sponsor of Conditional Approval Act in the House of Representatives: The FDA refers to the clinical trial process for prescription drugs in phases, i.e. Phase I, II and III.Early clinical trials (Phases I and II) establish and confirm safety while providing a considerable amount of data, often enough to statistically predict successful confirmatory trials. Confirmatory trials (Phase III) further test effectiveness and are the last step to a drug entering the market for patients' use under a New Drug Application or Biologics License Application approval. However, Phase III trials are extremely time-consuming and expensive, in some cases costing billions of dollars. If the FDA determines a drug doesn't meet its standards of safety or effectiveness, small pharmaceuticals attempting to bring innovative drugs to market and compete with large drug companies can go bankrupt during Phase III trials. The Conditional Approval Act would allow pharmaceutical companies to petition the FDA for conditional approval if the drug has cleared early stage clinical trials, already having proven safety and showing significant evidence of effectiveness. The company could then sell their drug at a market acceptable rate, give patients access to innovative treatments and compete with large, monopolistic pharmaceuticals to lower consumer cost.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/trump-signs-ndaa-greg-pence-legislation-becomes-law,"Trump Signs NDAA, Greg Pence Legislation Becomes Law",2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C.Today, U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) proudly stood with President Trump as he signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The final package included Pence's OORAH Act, legislation to help Gold Star Families get a step closer to justice following the 1983 Marine Barracks terrorist attack. Pence released the following statement: Today is a victory for our brave armed forces. I am proud and honored the OORAH Act was included in the NDAA, so we can help Gold Star Families dear to my heart achieve a bit of the justice they truly deserve, said Congressman Pence. With this signature legislation signed into law, our men and women in uniform are more supported than ever. I applaud President Trump's support of our military and his work to fight for the NDAA. Pence, a United States Marine Corps and Beirut Veteran, introduced the Our Obligation to Recognize American Heroes (OORAH) Act of 2019,H.R. 2790, in May. The OORAH Act allows the Gold Star Families of that attack to access $1.68 billion in frozen Iranian funds. Pence's bill passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to H.R. 3494 in July, was included in the NDAA Conference Report, and passed both Chambers with bipartisan support before heading to President Trump's desk. A summary of the conference report, signed into law by President Trump, is available here. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6thDistrict. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-young-recaps-2019-visits-efforts_in-hoosier-farm-country,"Senator Young Recaps 2019 Visits, Efforts in Hoosier Farm Country",2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 20, 2019 Senator Young Recaps 2019 Visits, Efforts in Hoosier Farm Country WASHINGTON Senator Todd Young today recapped the various farm and agribusiness stops he made in Indiana throughout 2019 as well as legislative action. His advocacy in Washington included promoting trade, supporting relief from severe weather, and fighting for the Indiana aquaculture industry. It was a difficult year in the fields, and I worked hand in hand with farmers to get needed clarity from the federal government. Hoosier farmers need access to open markets, senseless barriers removed, and flexibility to adopt conservation and environmental practices suited to their individual needs, Senator Young said. I thank the many families and businesses that opened their doors for me this year. I'm entering 2020 with a renewed sense of optimism for our ag community. The Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Corn Growers Association, and Indiana Soybean Alliance partnered with local farmers to host Senator Young all across Indiana. He started spring visits at Tuttle Orchards and AquaBounty in Albany where he learned about regulatory challenges affecting their production. As late spring turned to summer, Senator Young heard from corn and soybean farmers about the wet spring's impact on planting at roundtables in Indianapolis and Romney. He then stopped by the Indiana State Fair's kickoff Pork Breakfast before visiting the sixth-generation Obert Legacy Dairy Farm in Fort Branch. In late summer and fall, Senator Young was hosted in Columbus with members of the Bartholomew County REMC before heading to the Northeast Indiana and visiting with Roemke Farms to learn about their generational work on soil health. In total, Senator Young visited dozens of farms and agribusinesses making contact with hundreds of constituents. In 2019, Senator Young's agriculture work included: President Trump signing his bill, the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act, into law. Leading a letter to Secretary Perdue highlighting the historic planting challenges and asking for clarity on disaster guidance. Leading a letter to Secretary Perdue with the entire Indiana delegation supporting the state's disaster designation request. Leading two letters expressing concern with provisions blocking production of genetically engineered salmon at AquaBounty's facility in Albany. Leading a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding challenges affecting the propane supply for farms and residences in Indiana. Signing multiple letters to Ambassador Lighthizer on USMCA and publicly advocating for its passage. Photo recap from some of the events: Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-request-comprehensive-study-of-national-organ-donor-system,Senators Request Comprehensive Study of National Organ Donor System,2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 20, 2019 Senators Request Comprehensive Study of National Organ Donor System WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)wroteto Health and Human Services Acting Inspector General (HHS OIG) Joanne Chiedi requesting a comprehensive examination of the adequacy of the organ procurement and transplantation system in the United States. Because our organ donation system is so complex, most people don't know how it works, or if patients are being protected. This is why we are taking a look behind the curtain of a system that so many lives depend on. My friend, Marine Dave Gunny' McFarland from Jeffersonville, Indiana, died because his heart transplant never came. That is unacceptable. I won't stop working on this issue until we increase the availability of organs for patients in need, and eliminate the inefficiencies occurring in our organ donation system,said Senator Young. President Trump's historic executive order will transform the nation's organ procurement and transplant system. I'm confident that the proposed rule being developed by Secretary Azar as the result of President Trump's directive will save thousands of American lives. But there's also no question that more can be done right now to improve a system that is mired by inefficiency, waste and a serious lack of accountability,said Senator Grassley. The senators are seeking information about the extent of HHS OIG oversight of OPOs and other information regarding previous relevant investigations. The letter from Young and Grassley can be foundhere. Young, Grassley and a bipartisan group of senatorswroteto HHS earlier this year demanding answers to a recent change in the national liver distribution policy made by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Under the new policy, transplant hospitals in areas with rural and low-income populations could see patients waiting longer for a liver match and losing livers donated in their state. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1598,Rep. Banks Celebrates USMCA Passage,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"Rep. Banks Celebrates USMCA Passage f t # e Washington, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON After the House's bipartisan passage of President Trump's signature trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Rep. Banks released the following statement: As the son of a factory worker who grew up in a home where NAFTA was a four letter word,' it is hard not to see today's House passage of USMA as not just a big win for American workers but also the biggest promise delivered yet by President Donald Tr This trade deal will be a boon to northeast Indiana. Our farmers need it. Our manufacturers need it. Mexico and Canada are Indiana's two top trading partners, accounting for 47% of our exports and generating $18 billion in revenue for Hoosiers. Experts project this trade deal will generate 176,000 jobs and inject $68 billion into the gross national domestic product. Furthermore, the USMCA will give American businesses and farmers much-needed stability and empower the president to continue negotiating with China from a position of power. China's taken advantage of hardworking Americans for far too long, and we're finally doing something about it. ### f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3745,Dr. Bucshon Supports United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"Dr. Bucshon Supports United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement f t # e Washington, December 19, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): ""It is a great day for the farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses in Indiana. In addition, this is a great day for all U.S. consumers and workers. The North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) was grossly outdated and failed to put America in a position to succeed. It is past overdue that America modernizes its trade agreement with our neighboring allies so that it finally puts hard-working Americans first. With the passage of the USMCA, Hoosier farmers will have greater market access, manufacturers will have stronger market certainty and incentives to manufacture more goods in Indiana, and Main Street will have less regulatory burden, making it easier for small businesses to participate in cross-border trade. ""I am thankful for President Trump's relentless determination and courage to secure this rebalanced and modernized trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, which supports Hoosier workers and promotes economic growth in Southwest and West Central Indiana. It is disappointing Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats delayed this successful trade agreement for over a year, as they continued to put politics over working for the American people. After over a year of demanding a floor vote, I am thankful to finally be able to vote in support of President Trump's huge victory for the American economy and workforce."" Background United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is a free and fair trade agreement that modernizes the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Act. Provides 176,000 new jobs, adds $68.2 billion to the U.S. economy, and increases U.S agricultural exports to the world by $2.2 billion. Secures greater market access for America's farmers through eliminating Canada's unfair milk pricing program and allowing new access to U.S. chicken and egg exports and expanding access for turkey exports. Ensures data can be transferred across borders, prohibits the application of duties on digital products, and prevents data localization through the new Digital Trade Chapter. Increases the de minimis level, which allows for duty free shipments. Ensures copyright and trademark protections across borders. Establishes an innovative rule of origin to encourage manufacturing in the United States. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://carson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/why-indiana-rep-andre-carson-used-legos-to-explain-trumps-impeachment,Why Indiana Rep. Andr Carson Used Legos to Explain Trump's Impeachment,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,,,legacy,"If you've spent any time on Rep.Andr Carson's Twitter feed over the past two days, you probably noticed multiple pictures of a Lego figurine that bears a striking resemblance to President Donald Trump. That's because Carson, in an attempt to demonstrate the charges against the president, used Legos to give detailed breakdowns of both articles of impeachment by having the toys act out what Trump is accused of doing. The U.S. House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. ""As the House prepares to vote on Articles of #Impeachment, here's a reminder of just how simple the story is, and why we must act to protect the Constitution,"" Carson wrote on the first of two Twitter threads detailing the articles. When asked by USA Today politics reporter Nicholas Wu how the idea came about, Carson said he had the help of a staffer who was part of a Lego fan club. Together, they wanted to create something that was easy to digest for citizens following the story. You want to create a framework that is easy for people to understand, Carson said. What better way than edutainment? Each Twitter thread is seven parts and includes everything from Lego versions of Trump's alleged co-conspirators, to big stacks of Lego money passing hands. Comic book style text bubbles help explain the action, and it ends with a re-creation of the impeachment vote with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the podium.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-house-impeachment-vote,Rep. Carson Statement on House Impeachment Vote,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,carson,https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson, a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Donald Trump: ""The vote I have taken to impeach President Trump was done with a heavy heart but with the strongest conviction. The President of the United States takes an oath of office to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this nation. He takes an oath to work as a representative of the people he serves, and a stalwart defender of our nation's interests abroad. But instead, President Trump abandoned his oath to America in favor of his own personal and political interests. When Congress did its job to hold him accountable, he repeatedly obstructed our efforts. ""Every American should be extremely concerned by these actions. In our country, no one is above the law, not even the president. When my colleagues and I took our Congressional oath of office, we swore to protect the rule of law, and our Constitution. We did that work today, and throughout this impeachment inquiry. The resounding vote in favor of both Articles of Impeachment is a reflection of that thorough, fair, and eye-opening investigation. ""Every day, I am honored to work for Hoosiers in The People's House. And I never forget that it is 'We The People' who make up this great nation. When a President abuses the power entrusted to them by the people, we all have a responsibility to condemn this behavior in the strongest terms to protect our Democracy. As this impeachment decision moves to the Senate, I urge my colleagues there to put aside partisan politics and defend our nation and its values, not a President who has disrespected both.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-on-house-impeachment-vote,Rep. Carson Statement on House Impeachment Vote,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Congressman Andr Carson, a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Donald Trump: The vote I have taken to impeach President Trump was done with a heavy heart but with the strongest conviction. The President of the United States takes an oath of office to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this nation. He takes an oath to work as a representative of the people he serves, and a stalwart defender of our nation's interests abroad. But instead, President Trump abandoned his oath to America in favor of his own personal and political interests. When Congress did its job to hold him accountable, he repeatedly obstructed our efforts. Every American should be extremely concerned by these actions. In our country, no one is above the law, not even the president. When my colleagues and I took our Congressional oath of office, we swore to protect the rule of law, and our Constitution. We did that work today, and throughout this impeachment inquiry. The resounding vote in favor of both Articles of Impeachment is a reflection of that thorough, fair, and eye-opening investigation. Every day, I am honored to work for Hoosiers in The People's House. And I never forget that it is 'We The People'who make up this great nation. When a President abuses the power entrusted to them by the people, we all have a responsibility to condemn this behavior in the strongest terms to protect our Democracy. As this impeachment decision moves to the Senate, I urge my colleagues there to put aside partisan politics and defend our nation and its values, not a President who has disrespected both.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/greg-pence-statement-house-passage-president-trump-s-usmca-trade-deal,Greg Pence Statement on House Passage of President Trump’s USMCA Trade Deal,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C.-U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06)released a statement today following the House passage of President Trump's new North American trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). House Democrats have been holding Americanfarmers and manufacturers hostagefor over a yearby blocking passage of the USMCA to deny the president,and American working families, a victory. Democrats had to score their bogus political point in their impeachment vote before actually getting to work for the American people, said Congressman Pence. The USMCA will bring billions to our nation and tens of thousands of new jobs for Americans. This is a huge win for American workers, farmers and manufacturers, and it's about time Congress got to the People's work. Pence joined 159 of his Republican colleagues, led by Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Michael Conaway, this month to urge Speaker Pelosi to immediately put the USMCA on the House floor for a vote. He again stood up on behalf of American farmers and manufacturers in a letter to Speaker Pelosi with his colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee urging her to put aside the partisan impeachment sham impeding the work of the American people. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6thDistrict. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-applauds-passage-of-usmca,Brooks Applauds Passage of USMCA,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Today Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) released the following statement after the House passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): I am proud to vote forUSMCAbecause itis avictory for Hoosier workers, farmers, small businesses and manufacturers. As I travel my district and meet with Hoosiers, the most regular request I hear is to finally pass USMCA. Indianais the 8th largest agricultural exporter in the nation. Hoosier farmers have overwhelmingly shared with me how crucial international trade is for their businesses. USMCA guarantees economic certainty and opens new markets so Hoosier farmers can expand agricultural exports. American farmers will be better positioned to feedAmerican families and the world with this 21st century trade deal. Additionally,Indiana has over 500,000 small businesses thatemploy 45percentof Hoosiers, which foster local economies and support our communities. USMCA is the first trade agreement supporting these small businesses and allows each business to better compete in the global market.It eliminates a local presence requirement for cross-border service providers, which means small businesses will no longer have to open a foreign office to do business in these countries. Indiana is an automotive manufacturing state and 76,000jobs are expected to be added to the United States automotive sector because of USMCA. This bipartisan trade agreement will help Hoosier manufacturers streamline custom procedures, reduce inefficiencies and allow American products to hit the market faster. Today's vote is a major victory for Hoosier business. BACKGROUND The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a 21st century agreement that modernizes the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). USMCA will support mutually beneficial trade leading to freer markets, fairer trade and robust economic growth in North America. The agreement includes a first-of-its-kind chapter on digital trade that among other things ensures data can be transferred across borders and cracks down on data localization measures used to restrict where data can be stored and processed. Under USMCA's rules,vehicles must be built with at least 75 percent of parts made in North America in order to qualify for zero tariffs, up from 62.5 percent under NAFTA. Also, 40 to 45 percent of an auto will have to be made by workers earning at least $16 an hour.A recent USTR analysis estimates that these rules will incentivize billions in new U.S. automotive investment and in new purchases of U.S.-made auto parts, and support tens of thousands of additional jobs in the U.S. automotive sector. USMCA provides the U.S. with greater access to Canada's dairy, poultry and egg markets. Combined with other agricultural provisions in the agreement, the independent International Trade Commission estimates that,as a result of USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports to Canada and the rest of the worldcouldincrease by $2.2 billion. The USMCA makes a number of significant upgrades to NAFTA's environmental and labor provisions, incorporates them into the core of the agreement, and makes them fully enforceable, which will help level the playing field for U.S. workers and businesses. The agreement includesrules that directly address the pernicious and growing challenge of unfair subsidies and non-market practices that disadvantage U.S. workers and businesses. These include new and enforceable provisions covering state-owned enterprises, currency manipulation, anticorruption and combatting duty evasion. USMCA dramatically enhances intellectual property protections. It containsmodern, strong and effectiveIPprotections critical to driving innovation, creating economic growth and supporting American jobs. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-statement-on-usmca,Visclosky Statement on USMCA,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,Peter Visclosky,V000108,visclosky.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Today, Congressman Visclosky submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record during the House of Representatives consideration of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). I rise today to oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Throughout my entire career, I have heard the promises of free trade agreements, yet have seen the subsequent challenges faced by steelworkers and the American manufacturing industry. Specifically, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was rationalized on the promise of creating good-paying American jobs. Instead, this agreement contributed to the loss of over 700,000 American jobs through outsourcing and suppressed American wages. NAFTA has also led to the degradation of our environment through the lack of strong environmental protections and the consequent increase of greenhouse gas emissions in North America. While I recognize that the USMCA appears to be an improvement over NAFTA, I remain deeply skeptical that it does enough. For example, the USMCA includes a provision for enforcing labor standards. However, there is a lack of clarity on timelines for certain steps throughout the investigation process, which could delay enforcing penalties on violators of the agreement. I also remain leery that our trading partners have not demonstrated the commitment, fortitude, or track record to faithfully execute the labor protections detailed in this agreement. Additionally, the USMCA includes a provision to require 40 to 45 percent of the vehicles madein the United States, Mexico, and Canada to be made by workers who earn on average at least$16 per hour. However, the calculation requirements for the average wage allows for the inclusion of wages related to research, development, and information technology employees, which could cause the continued suppression of wages for American manufacturing employees. Further, in regard to environmental protections, the USMCA includes a provision that recognizes pollution as a threat to public health. However, it does not create binding standards and omits essential limits on air, water, and land pollution, which could create more challenges for future generations. Finally, I would emphasize that advancing the USMCA to the full House for a vote within a week of receiving the text circumvents Congress' responsibility to the American people to thoroughly examine this agreement, which will have profound implications for our workers, our economy, and our environment. I am especially disappointed that this process has not afforded all Members of Congress a real opportunity to debate, amend, or improve this text before final passage. If we have learned anything from the negative impacts of NAFTA and other free trade agreements, let it be that all Americans and all American workers deserve thoughtful, secure, and truly enforceable trade agreements. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/usmca-house/,"Thursday, December 19, 2019",2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Thursday, December 19, 2019 Walorski Statement on House Passage of USMCA Modernization of North American Trade Will Benefit Hoosier Farmers, Manufacturers, and Workers WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today released the following statement after voting for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a deal negotiated by President Trump to modernize North American trade: American farmers, manufacturers, and workers won a historic victory today with passage of USMCA. I'm thrilled to finally cast my vote for this modernized trade agreement, which will keep our economic momentum going, create good jobs, and drive more American-made exports. It will open Canada's market for Hoosier farmers to sell dairy, eggs, and other ag products. It will dismantle trade barriers for our manufacturers and small businesses. And it will level the playing field for American workers. With historic tax cuts, regulatory reforms, USMCA, and the upcoming Phase One deal with China, President Trump is delivering on his promise to put our nation on a stronger path. I look forward to continuing our work together in the new year. Video of Walorski speaking on the House floor in support of USMCA earlier today is available here. USMCA will replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with a modernized, improved set of rules for trade with Canada and Mexico. The new agreement: Includes a new chapter on digital trade that sets a global standard to ensure American innovators and e-commerce businesses can compete fairly; Expands exports of agricultural commodities, including soybeans, corn, and pork; Opens access to the Canadian market for American farmers to sell dairy, poultry, and eggs; Streamlines customs procedures in order to reduce inefficiencies and get American products to market faster; Levels the playing field for American workers by requiring Mexico to overhaul its labor system; and Ensures the U.S. can hold Mexico and Canada accountable through strong enforcement mechanisms. According to the nonpartisan International Trade Commission, USMCA will create: More than $68 billion in new economic activity; 176,000 new American jobs; $34 billion in new auto plants; and 76,000 new American automotive sector jobs. The House passed H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act, by a bipartisan vote of 385 to 41. The bill now heads to the Senate. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-anniversary-of-the-sino-british-joint-declaration-young-joins-bipartisan-letter-urging-un-to-raise-issue-of-chinas-human-rights-violations,"On Anniversary of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, Young Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging U.N. to Raise Issue of China’s Human Rights Violations",2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 19, 2019 On Anniversary of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, Young Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging U.N. to Raise Issue of China's Human Rights Violations WASHINGTONOnthe 35th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in a letter with their colleagues to United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres, urging him to raise the issue of China's violations of human rights and its destruction of its documentary record in both his discussions with member statesand at the U.N. Human Rights Council and the U.N. Security Council.SenatorsJohn Cornyn (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) also signed onto the letter. The letter comes on the anniversary of the Dec. 19, 1984 signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration -- a bilateral agreement that was registered at the U.N. which defined the terms of the one country, two systems principle that would protect Hong Kong's autonomy as it transferred from British to Chinese authority. The Senators' letter today states""China's actions in Hong Kong are consistent with its actions in other parts of the region and its treatment of those within its borders who may hold different beliefs from those of the Communist Party of China. Its detention camps in Xinjiang holding nearly a million Uyghur Muslims reflect China's true ambitions. They continue,We the undersigned urge you to work with both member states and with the U.N. Human Rights Council and the U.N. Security Council to take meaningful steps to condemn China's operation of its detention camps in Xinjiang and to protect the documentary record of what is taking place in Xinjiang. Your actions on this matter will be a testament to the United Nations' important mandate of protecting human rights wherever they are threatened. The letter sent today is availablehereand below. December 19, 2019 The Honorable Antnio Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations Headquarters New York, NY 10017 Dear Mr. Secretary-General: Thirty-five years ago today the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China signed the Joint Declaration - a bilateral agreement that was registered at the United Nations which defined the terms of the one country, two systems principle that would protect Hong Kong's autonomy as it transferred from British to Chinese authority in 1997. In the decades since, and in particular during both the Umbrella movement in 2014, the unraveling of the Legislative Council elections in 2016, and over the last six months, Beijing has systematically violated core aspects of Hong Kong's autonomy, from violently silencing demonstrators to interfering in local elections to imposing on Hong Kong's judicial independence. Simply put, China has repeatedly demonstrated cavalier disregard for its treaty commitments, including those registered at the United Nations. China's actions in Hong Kong are consistent with its actions in other parts of the region and its treatment of those within its borders who may hold different beliefs from those of the Communist Party of China. Its detention camps in Xinjiang holding nearly a million Uyghur Muslims reflect China's true ambitions. Last month, over 400 pages of leaked internal documents published in The New York Times revealed harrowing examples of how Chinese officials issued guidance for surveillance and population control, including requiring that Chinese bureaucrats threaten that students' behavior could impact their relatives' detention, and that their parents' faith is a virus' in their thinking which requires that authorities show absolutely no mercy.[1] This week, in response to The New York Times report about these documents, Chinese authorities reportedly began a campaign to systematically destroy all documentation related to its internment camps in Xinjiang. According to The Associated Press, Chinese officials were reportedly instructed to burn paper forms containing sensitive personal details on residents in their area, such as their detention status, and for various state offices to throw away computers, tighten management of classified information, and ensure all information related to the camps is now stored on databases disconnected from the internet in special, restricted access rooms to bar hackers.[2] Mr. Secretary-General, when asked about the detention camps in Xinjiang earlier this year you rightfully insisted that it is necessary for human rights to be respected, and that it is very important to act in a way that each community feels that their identity is respected and that they belong, at the same time, to the society as a whole.[3]The United States and twenty-two countries at the United Nations came together to push for holding China accountable for its actions in Xinjiang.[4] Mr. Secretary-General, as representatives of the U.N.'s principal founding member and largest contributor, we the undersigned urge actions by the United Nations to hold China accountable for its human rights violations. Specifically, we ask that you work with both member states and with the U.N. Human Rights Council and the U.N. Security Council to take meaningful steps to condemn China's operation of its detention camps in Xinjiang and to protect the documentary record of what is taking place in Xinjiang. Your actions on this matter will be a testament to the United Nations' important mandate of protecting human rights wherever they are threatened. If you take these actions we stand ready to work with you to ensure China's ruthless disregard for international norms and basic liberties will have consequences. Sincerely, Josh Hawley Marco Rubio John Cornyn Rick Scott Thom Tillis Edward J. Markey Todd Young Ted Cruz CC: The Honorable Ambassador Kelly Craft, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations [1] Austin Ramzy, Chris Buckley, The Xinjiang Papers: Absolutely No Mercy': Leaked Files Expose How China Organized Mass Detentions of Muslims, New York Times, 16 November 2019,https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/16/world/asia/china-xinjiang-documents.htmlAccessed 16 December 2019. [2] AP Exclusive: China tightens up on info after Xinjiang leaks, The Associated Press, 14 December 2019,https://apnews.com/c1d08873154907be8a3dd93562d6785cAccessed 16 December 2019. [3] Associated Press, UN chief Antonio Guterres rejects claim he did not condemn China over Muslims detained in Xinjiang, South China Morning Post, 19 September 2019,https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3028068/un-chief-antonio-guterres-rejects-claim-he-did-not-condemnAccessed 16 December 2019. [4] Reuters, China warns US that criticism over detention of Uighurs is not helpful' for trade talks, CNBC, 29 October 2019,https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/30/china-warns-us-criticism-over-xinjiang-is-not-helpful-for-trade-talks.htmlAccessed 16 December 2019.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-statement-on-passage-of-tobacco-21-medical-device-tax-repeal-and-military-pay-raise,"Young Statement on Passage of Tobacco 21, Medical Device Tax Repeal, and Military Pay Raise",2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 19, 2019 Young Statement on Passage of Tobacco 21, Medical Device Tax Repeal, and Military Pay Raise Passage of the year-end government funding bill today includes three of Senator Young's major priorities WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement on the passage of the year-end government funding bill, over half of which funds our military, homeland security, and veterans. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 81-11 and included several of Senator Young's priorities, including: Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation Senator Young introduced earlier this year to protect middle and high school students from the dangers of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping. Permanent repeal of the medical device tax, an effort Senator Young has long championed to strengthen innovation, safeguard patient care, and protect Hoosier jobs. A 3.1 percent pay increase for our men and women in uniform the largest pay raise in a decade. I've consistently said that Congress has a duty to work for the American people even in the midst of partisan fighting. President Trump delivered on a smart, responsible government funding deal to protect American families during a time of divided government. Today's votes demonstrated that we can still accomplish big things in a bipartisan fashion, said Senator Young. With these votes, we have protected our youth from the dangers of tobacco addiction, increased defense spending to keep our country secure, supported our military men and women with the pay raise they deserve, advanced the southern border wall system, prioritized more resources to combat the opioid crisis, and repealed more of Obamacare's misguided policies, including the medical device tax. Highlights in the year-end funding agreement include: Tobacco to 21 Act In April, Senator Young led a bipartisan group of Senators, including Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), in introducing theTobacco to 21 Act. This bipartisan legislation addresses the nationwide epidemic of e-cigarette and tobacco use among high school and middle school students by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The legislation passed out of the Senate HELP committee in June. Roughly 95 percent of adult smokers began smoking before the age of 21. Raising the tobacco age will help protect kids and prevent future smokers. Medical Device Tax Repeal The medical device tax is an issue that impacts American patients, families, and innovators. Established as part of Obamacare, this misguided provision placed a 2.3 percent excise tax on numerous devices - from lifesaving pacemakers to surgical gloves and hospital beds.It threatened medical innovation, patient care, and cost the industry thousands of American jobs. Since 2015, Congress has placed this harmful tax under temporary moratoriums, but it was set to go back into effect January 1, 2020.For years, Senator Young has led the effort to secure a permanent repeal of this onerous tax, which is now included in the year-end legislative package. Military Pay Raise As a Marine, Senator Young is focused on ensuring our men and women in uniform receive the support they deserve. This funding agreement includes an increase of $22 billion in defense spending to continue rebuilding our nation's military, and provide our men in women in uniform with a 3.1 percent pay increase the largest in a decade. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3744,Dr. Bucshon Votes Against House Democrats’ Partisan Impeachment Sham,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats' articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump: For over three years, House Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump because they simply cannot accept the results of the 2016 presidential election and are fearful for the results of the 2020 election. That is why from the outset, this sham impeachment process has been nothing more than a partisan exercise to influence the outcome of the 2020 election. Speaker Pelosi herself established the standard for impeachment when she said the only way she would move forward with impeachment was if the case was compelling, overwhelming, and bipartisan. Yet, the case for impeachment that has been rushed forward by House Democrats is anything but that. It woefully fails to meet this standard because it does not prove any wrongdoing or impeachable offense has actually taken place; instead, House Democrats' case rests solely on hearsay testimony and presumptions from cherry-picked witnesses. The only thing that is bipartisan about this impeachment is the opposition to it. The Framers of the Constitution never intended impeachment to be used as a tool to settle political and policy differences due to the devastating impact it has on the nation. That is what elections are for, and the American people have the opportunity to make their voices heard in 11 months. This is a sad and dangerous moment in our history as impeachment is being used to undo the will of the American people and silence the voices of millions of Americans in the process.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/greg-pence-statement-house-impeachment-vote,Greg Pence Statement on House Impeachment Vote,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C.-U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06)released a statement today regarding the House vote on Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. Democrats and their allies in the fake news media have been trying to impeach President Trump since the day he took office.The American people deserve a congress focused on them, not Democrats walking around gloating and high-fiving each other for wrongfully impeaching President Trump, trying to undo the 2016 election, said Congressman Pence.The only thing Democrats have accomplished is ignoring the will of the People.I stand firmly behind President Trump, confident the American people will see through this sham impeachment. God bless President Trump, the great state of Indiana, and the United States of America. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6thDistrict. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-brooks-votes-in-support-of-government-spending-bill,Rep. Brooks votes in support of government spending bill,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-District 5) voted in favor of a bipartisan spending agreement that includes five of her top priorities and funds the government through Oct. 1, 2020, the remainder of the current fiscal year. This legislation passed the U.S House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. Congress has the constitutional responsibility to provide certainty to our economy and the American people by keeping the government funded and open, said Rep. Brooks. Although this funding agreement is not ideal, I was successful in securing five of my top priorities. This legislation includes permanently repealing the medical device tax, which was critical to Indiana's medical device manufacturers to ensure medical innovation and job growth. The bill reauthorizes poison control centers, which serve as an important line of defense against opioid overdoses. It increases funding for our nation's Strategic National Stockpile containing critical medical supplies, vaccines, antibiotics and more to ensure America is better prepared and ready for a public health emergency, such as Pandemic Influenza or Ebola. Additionally, this legislation provides continued funding for the Legal Service Corporations, providing financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans, and authorizes significant funding for rural broadband buildout, which guarantees better access to internet for all Hoosiers.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-votes-against-articles-of-impeachment,Brooks Votes Against Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the below statement following her vote against Articles of Impeachment. Today is a somber day for our country. For only the third time in our nation's history the House of Representatives voted to impeach a sitting President,said Rep. Brooks. Regrettably, the impeachment process in the House was flawed, inherently unfair, and politically motivated. All things our Founding Fathers warned us against. The Constitution of the United States allows for Congress to impeach a president if he or she commits high crimes and misdemeanors. In order to uphold the oath that each Member of Congress took to protect and defend the Constitution, they must ensure their vote is not motivated by partisan disagreement. As Alexander Hamilton said in the Federalist Papers, There will always be the greatest danger that the decision to use the impeachment power would be driven by partisan animosity instead of real demonstrations of innocence or guilt. Disappointingly, the House Democrats have been solely driven by partisan animosity. Their desire to find a path to impeach the President began the day he was sworn in. Contrary to past impeachment inquiries, there was no neutral independent investigation that took place before this impeachment inquiry began. Chairman Schiff of the House Intelligence Committee led the most partisan process imaginable acting as the investigator, prosecutor, grand jury, and judge. Contrary to past precedent, Chairman Schiff selected what evidence was heard and prevented the Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee and the President from presenting evidence of their own. Even with a completely one-sided and unfair fact gathering process, Chairman Schiff and the Democrats did not make their case. House Democrats' argument for impeaching the President ultimately rests on the allegation he asked a foreign power to intervene in the 2020 presidential election. In reality, it is the hypocrisy of the Democrats interfering in the 2020 election by impeaching President Trump eleven months before the election. The Articles of Impeachment allege President Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress. First, Democrats allege President Trump abused the power of his office. This is untrue. The facts revealed President Zelensky of Ukraine said multiple times he did not feel pressured by President Trump. The facts revealed no Ukrainian investigation of the Bidens occurred. The facts revealed Ukraine received the foreign aid from the United States. Therefore, the facts demonstrated there was no bribery and there was no extortion. Second, the Obstruction of Congress article has not been proven. President Trump, as many other presidents have done, exerted Executive Privilege to prevent members of his administration from testifying before Congress. Under the Constitution, when disputes arise between the Executive and Legislative branches, the separate but equal Judiciary Branch decides those disputes. House Democrats, in their haste to impeach the President, failed to appropriately litigate this matter in the courts thus any discussion of Obstruction of Congress is premature. For these reasons, I do not believe the President committed high crimes and misdemeanors, therefore I voted against the Articles of Impeachment. While I am disappointed in the extraordinarily partisan impeachment process that transpired in the House of Representatives, I continue to have faith in our democracy. We must find a way forward to bridge the partisan divide and deliver bipartisan solutions to improve the lives of Americans. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-statement-on-articles-of-impeachment,Visclosky Statement on Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,Peter Visclosky,V000108,visclosky.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Today, Congressman Visclosky submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record during the House of Representatives consideration of articles of impeachment against the President of the United States. I rise today in support of two articles of impeachment one regarding abuse of power and one regarding obstruction of Congress against President Trump. I decided to support the President's impeachment after a judicious consideration of the facts established by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and the House Committee on the Judiciary, as well as reflecting upon my constitutional responsibilities as a Member of Congress. I would note that the constitutional remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors such as abuse of power is impeachment. Regrettably, the President's severe misconduct with respect to Ukraine showed a complete disregard for our Constitution, our democratic system of government, and the security of our nation and our allies. The President left the House with little choice but to faithfully discharge its duty. As the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I believe that it is unconscionable that an American leader would use nearly $400 million in military aid appropriated by Congress and signed into law by the President himself as leverage for personal gain. There are fundamental reasons why U.S. law provided these desperately needed funds to Ukraine. I would emphasize that, in 2014, Russia invaded Ukraine and illegally annexed the Ukrainian territory of Crimea while Russian-backed separatist forces seized control of key cities in eastern Ukraine. The fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to this day and has killed more than 13,000 Ukrainians while forcibly displacing more than two million individuals. Additionally, the impeachment reports issued by the HPSCI and the House Committee on the Judiciary present an irrefutable case that the President's behavior constituted an ongoing threat to a free and fair Presidential election in 2020. Further, I believe that the President's refusal to comply with the impeachment inquiry is representative of his broader contempt for Congress and its constitutional role as a separate and coequal branch of government. Congress must continue to work diligently to protect and fully exert its complete range of constitutional prerogatives and maintain the balance of power that has existed for 231 years. Finally, I would highlight that the administration's complete repudiation of constitutionally-prescribed legislative authorities stands in stark contrast to the courage and patriotism demonstrated by the whistleblower who filed a formal complaint with the Intelligence Community's Inspector General, as well as the public servants who testified before the House. These individuals deserve our utmost respect and gratitude. As the Senate moves forward with a trial to determine whether to convict the President of impeachable offenses, be assured that I will continue to work hard to address the pressing needs of our nation's citizens, from creating more opportunities for good-paying jobs to decreasing the cost of prescription drugs. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/trump-impeachment/,"Wednesday, December 18, 2019",2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Walorski Votes Against Partisan Impeachment This is pure partisan politics at its worst, and the American people deserve better. WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today released the following statement after voting against both articles of impeachment: This is a sad day for our country. House Democrats have wanted to impeach President Trump since day one, regardless of the facts. They set up a rigged process with a predetermined outcome, and even though they failed to uncover a single piece of evidence to justify impeachment, today they got the result they wanted. This is pure partisan politics at its worst, and the American people deserve better. It's time for Congress to put this divisive charade behind us and focus on what matters: keeping our economic momentum going, helping workers and families thrive, and protecting our national security. Video of Congresswoman Walorski speaking against impeachment on the House floor earlier today is available here. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-and-van-hollen-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-mobility-keep-families-together-and-move-children-to-areas-of-opportunity,"Young and Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Mobility, Keep Families Together, and Move Children to Areas of Opportunity",2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 18, 2019 Young and Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Mobility, Keep Families Together, and Move Children to Areas of Opportunity WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today introduced the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act to improve life outcomes for families with young children by moving them to areas of greater opportunity. When a child grows up in a high opportunity area, they are more likely to have successful life outcomes. Whether it be lower-crime, better education, access to transportation, quality healthcare, or suitable housing, higher opportunity areas offer children a greater chance to succeed. This bipartisan bill recognizes that certain areas offer different opportunities and will increase mobility by allowing people to choose the best neighborhood for their family. The American Dream should extend to every American child, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. Evidence clearly shows what happens when we empower families with young children to relocate to areas offering good jobs, quality schools, and safe neighborhoods: earnings grow, job vacancies are filled, poverty declines, and children more fully realize their God-given potential, said Senator Young. This bill draws on recent groundbreaking research to invest in housing mobility vouchers and customized relocation support services to improve life outcomes and strengthen Hoosier families, all while substantially reducing taxpayer expenditures on healthcare, public safety, and social services. Every American family deserves access to a safe, affordable home. But for young children, this need is especially dire. Stability at home helps promote their future success in school and later in their careers. As our communities struggle to keep up with the demand for affordable housing, housing vouchers have proven to be an effective solution to this problem. This legislation will expand their availability and increase opportunity for our young and most vulnerable. I am proud to introduce this bill with my Republican colleague Senator Young, and I will continue working to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed, said Senator Van Hollen. The Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act puts a significant down payment on evidence-basedhousing mobility vouchers for the nation's most vulnerable families with young children. The bill couples mobility vouchers with customized support services to help families escape the cycle of poverty and move to high opportunity areas. Specifically the bill: Creates an additional 500,000 housing vouchers over five years for low-income, high-need families with young children. Pregnant women and families with a child under age 6 would qualify for these new vouchers if they have a history of homelessness or housing instability, live in an area of concentrated poverty, or are at risk of being pushed out of an opportunity area. Provides voucher recipients with access to counseling and case management services that have a proven track record of helping families move out of poverty. The bills resources would enable housing agencies to engage new landlords in the voucher program and connect families with information about housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods, and community-based supports for families as they move. Click here to view the bill text. Click here to view the one pager. Support for the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act: We believe the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2019 builds on the latest research evidence on the profound impacts of high opportunity areas on low-income children's economic mobility; we support the research-informed approaches outlined in the bill and believe it puts forward important resources and policies for improving children's long-term outcomes, said Raj Chetty, Opportunity Insights at Harvard University. America's lowest income citizens lack access to both financial and social capital. The good policy of housing vouchers closes this gap by opening the door to neighborhoods filled with healthy families, engaged citizens, and economic opportunity, said Jay Hein, President of Sagamore Institute. The Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2019 takes a significant step toward changing the face of poverty in the United States. This will reduce homelessness and evictions, keep families together, free up dollars to be spent on different life necessities, and increase opportunity for success, said Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City'. The Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act will expand assistance targeted to families urgently in need and prove that poverty is a cycle that can be broken, said Jessica Love, Executive Director of Prosperity Indiana. Our network enthusiastically supports this bill and applauds Senator Young for his leadership in working to ensure unstably housed families and children in our state and across the country have more equitable opportunities to thrive in all facets of life. The Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act introduced by Senators Young and Van Hollen will give hundreds of thousands of children a better chance of long-term success by helping their families afford housing in neighborhoodswith quality schools and other opportunitiesthatpromote healthy child development and improved outcomes as adults, said Robert Greenstein, President of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.This legislation is important to giving many children in low-income families a better start in life. Low-income children facing housing instability and growing up in neighborhoods of extreme poverty are more likely to struggle in school, more likely to experience adverse health outcomes, and less likely to climb the income ladder as adults, said Mike Koprowski, National Director of the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign.Research clearly shows that Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers can dramatically improve the life trajectories of low-income children by expanding access to stable, affordable housing located in safe, well-resourced communities. This legislation contains one of the most research-based and cost-effective policy tools available to the federal government to dramatically improve upward mobility for the next generation. For the full list of quotes of support, click here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/greg-pence-applauds-permanent-repeal-medical-device-tax,Greg Pence Applauds Permanent Repeal of Medical Device Tax,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C.-U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06)released a statement today following the repeal of the Medical Device Tax, included in the federal funding package passed in the House. Today is a victory for the thousands of Hoosiers employed by the Medical Device industry. The repeal of the innovation-killing Medical Device tax means more jobs and economic development for Hoosiers,said Congressman Pence.The medical device industry has been hamstrung by the year-to-year watch on whether or not they would be hit with a tax. With thepermanentrepeal of this tax, there is now certainty for one of the biggest employers in thestate. Pence stood up for Hoosiers andurged his colleagueson the House floor to repeal the Medical Device Tax earlier this Congress. Additionally, in aletterto House Leadership, Pence urged the repeal of the job-killing tax imposed on the hundreds of thousands of Americans, including over 20,000 Hoosiers, employed by the medical device industry. The repeal of this tax was included inone of twofunding packages,House Amendment to Senate Amendment toH.R. 1865.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/pence-s-oorah-act-heads-president-s-desk,Pence’s OORAH Act Heads to President’s Desk,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Click here to watch Pence's reaction as OORAH Act passes Congress) Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) applauded the Senate's vote to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today. Pence's OORAH Act, H.R. 2790, is included in the package and now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. The NDAA is on its way to President Trump's desk in a huge victory for our nation's men and women in uniform. I am honored my OORAH bill was included. We are on our way to the President's desk, and one step closer to helping our Gold Star Families, said Congressman Pence. I applaud President Trump's work to fight for this legislation and his support of our military, and I look forward to seeing the NDAA and the OORAH Act signed into law. Pence, a United States Marine Corps and Beirut Veteran, introduced the OORAH Act in May to help Gold Star Families reach justice for the 1983 Marine Barracksterrorist attack. The OORAH Act allows the Gold Star Families of that attack to access $1.68 billion in frozen Iranian funds. Pence's bill passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to H.R. 3494 in July, and is now included in the NDAA for FY2020. A summary of the conference report, to be signed into law by President Trump, is availablehere. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-votes-to-keep-america-safe-secure,"Brooks Votes to Keep America Safe, Secure",2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DCToday Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) voted in favor of a bipartisan spending agreement that includes five of her top priorities and funds the government through October 01, 2020,the remainder of the current fiscal year.This legislation passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. Congress has the constitutional responsibility to provide certainty to our economy and the American people by keeping the government funded and open,said Rep. Brooks.Although this funding agreement is not ideal, I was successful in securing five of my top priorities. This legislation includes permanently repealing the medical device tax, which was critical to Indiana's medical device manufacturers to ensure medical innovation and job growth. The bill reauthorizes poison control centers, which serve as an important line of defense against opioid overdoses. It increases funding for our nation's Strategic National Stockpile containing critical medical supplies, vaccines, antibiotics and more to ensure America is better prepared and ready for a public health emergency, such as Pandemic Influenza or Ebola. Additionally, this legislation provides continued funding for the Legal Service Corporations, providing financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans, and authorizes significant funding for rural broadband buildout, which guarantees better access to internet for all Hoosiers. This Omnibus Appropriations legislation consists of 12 appropriations bills, along with a small number of tax provisions. The legislation: Includes a 3.1 percent pay raise for our military, the largest in a decade; and addresses childcare and other quality of life issues critical to supporting our brave service men and women and their families. Authorizes $2 billion for the National Institute of Mental Health, $9.4 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Mental Health Programs and provides funding to be used for gun violence research. Advances drug treatment and recovery initiatives and improves prevention and enforcement by investing $518 million in grant programs that support drug courts, prescription drug monitoring, overdose-reversal drugs and at-risk youth programs. Provides increased funding for Department of Justice initiatives, such as the STOP School Violence and the COPS Hiring Programs, which expand threat assessment, violence prevention, school security and resource officer support. Assists Border Patrol Agents by providing $13 million for new border processing coordinators and funds an additional 1,200 Customs and Border Protection officers and provides for more immigration judges. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-statement-from-the-house-floor-consideration-of-the-conference,Visclosky Statement from the House Floor Consideration of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Appropriations Act,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,Peter Visclosky,V000108,visclosky.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Below is the statement of Congressman Pete Visclosky from the House floor consideration of the conference report for the Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Appropriations Act, as prepared for delivery. I would like to begin by expressing appreciation to Ranking Member Calvert. He continues to be a tremendous partner in this process. I also would like to express my gratitude to Chairwoman Lowey, Ranking Member Granger, and the other Members of the Committee for their efforts. And thank you to each of our incomparable staff. This legislation would not be possible without their intellectual acumen, outstanding effort, and significant sacrifices, particularly over the past month. Division A of the bill provides appropriations for the Department of Defense and is the result of a negotiated compromise. Despite our best efforts, I was very disappointed to recede on certain provisions of the House passed bill, particularly those that restricted the ability of the Administration to reprogram defense funding for the border wall and several others that would have returned some balance to the oversight relationship between the Executive and Legislative Branches. The department's actions in the past year have worsened its relationship with the committee. With this agreement, we increase our emphasis on oversight as we move forward. There is a tremendous amount of good provided in this bill. The bill provides ample funding for the Department of Defense to make major investments in readiness. But our primary focus has been on the well-being and morale of those in uniform, their families, DoD civilians, and defense communities. The bill provides the funding necessary to support a 3.1 percent military pay raise for our women and men in uniform. This is the largest increase in basic pay since 2010. The bill provides an additional $110 million for upgrades to DoD childcare facilities, which I see as just the first step in addressing the significant shortage of quality childcare within the military services. The bill provides $315 million above the request to address public school infrastructure requirements on DoD installations, a $45 million increase above the fiscal year 2019 level. The bill provides $1.42 billion for environmental restoration activities, $180.5 million above FY19 enacted and $344 million above the request. Additionally, the bill provides $1.8 billion in natural disaster funding for repairs and replacement of equipment at military bases damaged by natural disasters in Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Nebraska, Alaska, and Georgia. In closing, I would like to end by reminding the Department of Defense that report language is directive, not permissive. Actions in direct contravention to Congressional direction in the report are absolutely unacceptable and must stop. Again, I thank my colleagues and the staff. I urge support for the bill and yield back my time. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/mdt-repeal/,"Tuesday, December 17, 2019",2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Walorski Secures Permanent Repeal of Job-Killing Medical Device Tax Year-End Funding Agreement Also Boosts Defense Funding, Gives Troops Biggest Pay Raise in a Decade, Repeals Other Costly Obamacare Taxes WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today applauded House passage of a year-end funding agreement that includes her bipartisan bill to permanently repeal the job-killing medical device tax. The legislative package also ends two other costly Obamacare taxes, boosts funding for our military, and gives servicemembers their biggest pay raise in a decade. After years of fighting Speaker Pelosi and the special interests, today we've secured a major victory for Hoosier workers and patients across the country: permanent repeal of Obamacare's job-killing medical device tax, Congresswoman Walorski said. Ending this destructive tax once and for all will protect manufacturing jobs in northern Indiana, boost research and innovation of medical technologies, and ensure patients continue to have access to the cutting-edge products they need. We're also repealing two other costly Obamacare taxes that threatened to raise the cost of health care the health insurance tax and the Cadillac tax. We're ensuring states have the resources they need to transform their foster care systems and put families first. And we're providing certainty and tax relief to American farmers and small businesses by extending the biodiesel tax credit and the short line railroad tax credit. Finally, this bill puts America's national security first by providing the resources needed to continue the rebuilding of our military. It supports our servicemembers, veterans, and their families by providing a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops the largest in a decade and fully funding the VA MISSION Act and Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. And it will help secure the border by providing $1.375 billion in new funding for the border wall and maintaining the president's authority to transfer funds if necessary. While this legislation is not perfect it is clearer than ever that both parties need to come together to implement long-term spending reforms in order to get our national debt under control it will protect Hoosier jobs, keep our nation's economic momentum going, and prioritize the safety and security of the American people. This is a win for Hoosier manufacturers, farmers, workers, and families. BACKGROUND Congresswoman Walorski has long fought to repeal the medical device tax, which cost tens of thousands of jobs when it was in effect from 2013 to 2017, particularly in northern Indiana. Walorski's legislation to fully and permanently repeal the tax the Protect Medical Innovation Act (H.R. 2207) had more than 250 bipartisan co-sponsors, but Speaker Pelosi and House Democratic leadership repeatedly blocked a vote on the House floor this year. The 2.3 percent excise tax on lifesaving medical devices was set to return January 1, 2020, if Congress did not act. Repeal of the medical device tax will protect good-paying manufacturing jobs, encourage medical research and innovation, and ensure patients continue to have access to the lifesaving products they need. The year-end legislative package also repeals two other damaging Obamacare taxes: the health insurance tax and the Cadillac tax, both of which threatened to raise health care costs for millions of Americans by health insurance plans more expensive. In addition to providing critical tax relief, the legislation provides federal funding for the remainder of fiscal year 2020, including several key priorities for Hoosiers: Prioritizes national security and continues rebuilding of our military with a $22 billion increase in defense funding; Supports servicemembers and military families, including by providing a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops the largest in a decade; Supports the U.S.-Israel alliance by providing $500 million for Israeli Cooperative programs, including Iron Dome; Provides full funding for the VA MISSION Act and Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act; Provides $1.375 billion in new funding for the border wall and does not restrict the president's authority to transfer additional funds; Includes Walorski's bipartisan Family First Transition Act to provide states with the tools and resources to transform their child welfare systems and keep more children safely at home instead of placing them in foster care; Advances efforts to combat opioid abuse through prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement by investing $518 million in grant programs; Includes the SECURE Act to make it easier for small businesses to set up retirement plans for employees and help workers save more and earlier for retirement; Includes the CREATES Act to promote competition to lower the cost of prescription drugs by ensuring affordable generic and biosimilar versions of medications can enter the market; Includes $1.2 billion in disaster relief for farmers and ranchers affected by severe weather and other natural disasters in 2018 and 2019; Supports Hoosier soybean farmers and boosts clean energy innovation by extending the biodiesel tax credit; Helps short line railroads keep rural Indiana connected to the national economy by extending the short line tax credit; Maintains all pro-life protections; and Retains long-standing Second Amendment protections. The House passed H.R. 1158, which included defense and national security funding, by a vote of 297 to 120. The House passed H.R. 1865, which included repeal of Obamacare taxes, by a vote of 280 to 138. Both bills now head to the Senate. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.braun.senate.gov/senator-braun-msnbc-impeachment-has-been-orchestrated-event-day-one,"Senator Braun on MSNBC: ""Impeachment has been an orchestrated event from day one.""",2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Mike Braun,B001310,www.braun.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Senator Braun joined Hallie Jackson on MSNBC Live to discuss the prospect of witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial, the difference between a real court of law and a court of politics, and the media's bias on what it means to be an impartial ""juror."" ON LIVE WITNESSES IN SENATE TRIAL: ""Live witnesses are a double edged sword. If we would agree to witnesses, the Democrats would have to agree to a list of our two or three top witnesses, too. I'm sure that would tank the whole discussion right there."" ON ORCHESTRATED IMPEACHMENT: ""Back when I ran in 2018, I did it because I wanted to weigh in on getting stuff done like USMCA. This has been an orchestrated event from day one. When it comes to making the case for eliminating someone from office,the intent to do that was so intense from the get-go. We'renow seeing it play out as almost a foregone conclusion and that's why everyone is camped out on both sides. ON BEING A ""JUROR"": ""It's a political process that everyone is trying to equate to a real court of law but we know that's not the case. And it begs the question, when you hear our 5 Presidential candidates that are running on the Democratic side saying things like 'President Trump is disgraceful,'he shames the office. There's impartiality lacking there. It cuts both ways.""",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.braun.senate.gov/senator-braun-why-hes-voting-against-14-trillion-spending-bill,Senator Braun on why he's voting against the $1.4 trillion spending bill,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Mike Braun,B001310,www.braun.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Issues General",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-proposes-adopting-youngs-organ-donation-legislation,HHS Proposes Adopting Young’s Organ Donation Legislation,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 17, 2019 HHS Proposes Adopting Young's Organ Donation Legislation WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Todd Young today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS)announcementthat it is proposing rules that would adopt performance measures Senator Young proposed in his legislation to bring greater accountability to nation's organ donation system. The legislation is a culmination of years of research and leadership by Senator Young, dating back to his time in the U.S. House of Representatives. In Indiana there are more than 1,300 Hoosiers currently in need of a transplant, and nationally more than 113,000 people are waiting on an organ. The best way to save lives is to bring greater transparency, oversight, and accountability to the organizations responsible for getting organs from the donors to the patients who need them. I'm glad HHS is adopting these measures, which I have proposed in my legislation,to bring greater accountability to organ procurement organizations that have been operating in darkness for too long,said Senator Young. InApril 2019, Senator Young wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services encouraging a change to their performance metrics for organ procurement organizations, known as OPOs. Senator Young thenintroduced legislation in July 2019that aims to deliver more life-saving organs to patients by establishing clear, accountable metrics for OPOs. Currently, the 58 OPOs in the United States maintain control over the organ procurement process, but questions surround the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of these organizations. Senator Young's legislation would require that OPOs be held to metrics that are objective, verifiable, and not subject to self-interpretation by OPOs so that there can be meaningful transparency, evaluation, and accountability for OPOs across the country. Currently, OPO performance is measured by data that is self-reported, unaudited, and fraught with errors. Clickhereto read Senator Young's op-ed on the need to reform the nation's organ donation system. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-young-hails-inclusion-of-top-priorities-in-year-end-funding-agreement-,VIDEO: Young Hails Inclusion of Top Priorities In Year-End Funding Agreement,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 17, 2019 VIDEO: Young Hails Inclusion of Top Priorities In Year-End Funding Agreement Click here or the image above to watch Senator Young's remarks. WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) hailed the inclusion of several of his top priorities in the in the bipartisan year-end government funding agreement negotiated by the House and Senate. The appropriations package, which just passed the House and now heads to the Senate, includes Senator Young's bipartisan Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation to protect middle and high school students from the dangers of e-cigarettes and tobacco products; the permanent repeal of the medial device tax, an effort Senator Young has long championed to strengthen innovation, safeguard patient care, and protect Hoosier jobs; and a 3.1% pay increase for our men and women in uniform, the largest pay raise in over a decade. Well, I'm just thankful as we approach year's end, that amidst all the debate and disagreement that has been occurring on Capitol Hill we were able to get this year-end spending package put together. Bipartisan in nature with many important things there for the American people, Senator Young said. Hopefully we can get this onto the President's desk, and we'll all act expeditiously as we approach year's end. View Senator Young's full comments here. Additional background here and below: Tobacco to 21 Act In April, Senator Young led a bipartisan group of Senators, including Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), in introducing theTobacco to 21 Act. This bipartisan legislation addresses the nationwide epidemic of e-cigarette and tobacco use among high school and middle school students by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The legislation passed out of the Senate HELP committee in June. Roughly 95 percent of adult smokers began smoking before the age of 21. Raising the tobacco age will help protect kids and prevent future smokers. Medical Device Tax Repeal The medical device tax is an issue that impacts American patients, families, and innovators. Established as part of Obamacare, this misguided provision placed a 2.3 percent excise tax on numerous devices - from lifesaving pacemakers to surgical gloves and hospital beds.It threatened medical innovation, patient care, and cost the industry thousands of American jobs. Since 2015, Congress has placed this harmful tax under temporary moratoriums, but it was set to go back into effect January 1, 2020.For years, Senator Young has led the effort to secure a permanent repeal of this onerous tax, which is now included in the year-end legislative package. Military Pay Raise As a Marine, Senator Young is focused on ensuring our men and women in uniform receive the support they deserve. This funding agreement includes an increase of $22 billion in defense spending to continue rebuilding our nation's military, and provide our men in women in uniform with a 3.1 percent pay increase the largest in a decade. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-praise-for-senator-youngs-work-to-secure-tobacco-21-and-medical-device-repeal,WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise for Senator Young’s Work to Secure Tobacco 21 and Medical Device Repeal,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 17, 2019 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise for Senator Young's Work to Secure Tobacco 21 and Medical Device Repeal WASHINGTON Several Indiana organizations have commended Senator Young'sannouncementthat hisTobacco to 21 Actand a permanent repeal of the medical device tax are included in the end of year funding agreement. What They Are Saying: Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb: Prevention efforts are critically important. It's hard for people to stay on the road to recovery, so if you can stay off that road to addiction, all the better. I am grateful Sen. Young is dedicated to raising the age at the federal level and I'm proud to partner with him as we also tackle this issue at the state level. I'm confident we will work together to help Hoosiers achieve better health outcomes, said Governor Holcomb. Indiana State Medical Association: The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) strongly supports this legislation, said Lisa Hatcher, MD, ISMA president. The evidence is clear that raising the age to purchase tobacco products to 21 will deter youths from ever beginning to use tobacco and e-cigarettes. This proposal will save lives. Thank you to Sen. Young for taking action to address this serious health issue. Alliance for a Healthier Indiana: The Alliance for a Healthier Indiana applauds Senator Young for his commitment to moving the needle on Hoosier public health outcomes, said Bryan Mills, CEO of Community Health Network and founding member of the Alliance for a Healthier Indiana. Senator Young's legislation to raise the age of tobacco purchase from 18 to 21 shows he is a dedicated partner in creating an improved health climate for the next generation to come. Indiana Hospital Association: We have seen first-hand Senator Young's sincere concern regarding youth smoking and vaping in alarming numbers and we are sincerely grateful for his leadership. He has been a powerful advocate on behalf of addressing this public health epidemic. Making it more difficult for young people to purchase cigarettes and vaping products is a significant step forward in reducing overall tobacco usage and making Indiana and the entire country healthier, said Brian Tabor, Indiana Hospital Association President. Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Tobacco 21: Indiana's tobacco usage is a big factor why the state's already bottom 10 national health care rankings continue to decline. Raising the legal age for smoking and vaping from 18 to 21 will have the single biggest impact on curbing usage and eventually leading our state to improved health, said Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar. Smoking also costs Hoosier companies over $6 billion annually in lost productivity and annual health care costs for employees. We are grateful for Senator Young's leadership and tenacity in getting this policy put in the spending bill. Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Medical Device Tax Repeal: The permanent elimination of the medical device tax is something we have sought since it was introduced in Obamacare, Brinegar said. The tax is a job-killer and represents a particularly offensive and counterproductive form of taxation in that it is tied to the volume of production and not the profitability or income related to that production. We applaud Sen. Young and others in Indiana's delegation including Reps. Jackie Walorski and Jim Banks who have repeatedly pushed for the permanent repeal to help Indiana's vital medical device manufacturers. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-secures-indiana-priorities-in-final-defense-bill-,Young Secures Indiana Priorities in Final Defense Bill,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 17, 2019 Young Secures Indiana Priorities in Final Defense Bill WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Todd Young today applauded the Senate passage of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. Senator Young, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate who served in the Marine Corps and now serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, worked to successfully include provisions in the annual military funding bill that support Indiana and national security priorities. The Senate voted86-8to approve the legislation and send it to the President for signature. The legislation we passed today includes provisions that are vital to our state and our national security. To keep Hoosier families safe, we must continue to modernize our military with advanced capabilities, invest in next generation jets, increase the Navy's fleet size, and most importantly, provide for those in uniform.I am proud that this year's NDAA will help us accomplish these goals,said Senator Young. I was especially pleased that I was able to secure language bolstering the research and development of hypersonic technology and call attention to the significant work happening on these efforts around the state of Indiana.In an era of great power competition, investing in next generation technologies like hypersonics will help guarantee our warfighters have unparalleled capabilities to deter or respond to global threats in the years ahead. The NDAA is critical to our national security as it authorizes critical funding for our service members and establishes the policies for the Department of Defense. This year's NDAA provides a significant pay raise for our troops, overhauls military housing, reassures our allies of America's strength and power abroad, and supports job creation and stability in Indiana's defense workforce. Senator Young specifically fought for language included in the NDAA that directs the Department of Defense to establish a Joint Hypersonics Transition Office to coordinate and streamline technical priorities across the Department and align the Office with universities like Notre Dame, Purdue, and Indiana University focused on hypersonic research and development. This will expedite the transition of hypersonic technologies from the lab to the battlefield, and help us outpace adversaries like China who are working to develop similar technologies. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-young-menendez-van-hollen-request-intelligence-review-on-not-extending-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-russia,"Senators Young, Menendez, Van Hollen Request Intelligence Review on Not Extending Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia",2019-12-16,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 16, 2019 Senators Young, Menendez, Van Hollen Request Intelligence Review on Not Extending Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)in requesting Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire formally conduct a National Intelligence Estimate on how Russia and China will react if the United States allows the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) to expire in February 2021. Since it entered into force in 2011, New START has significantly limited the size of Russia's nuclear arsenal and provided transparency through onsite inspections and other means into Russia's nuclear capabilities. If New START is allowed to dissolve and no replacement agreement arises, the United States will find itself in an environment in which Russia's nuclear arsenal is entirely unconstrained,wrote the senators.We believe the negative consequences for the United States of abandoning New START, when Russia is in compliance with the treaty and is seeking to extend it, would be grave in the short-term and long-term. A copy of today's letter can be foundhereand below: Dear Acting Director Maguire: We write to you regarding the impact of New START on Russian and Chinese nuclear forces. This letter arises following the hearing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held on December 3rd, 2019 on the future of U.S. policy toward Russia. As you are aware, the New START Treaty will expire, if it is not extended, in fifteen months. If New START is allowed to dissolve and no replacement agreement arises, the United States will find itself in an environment in which Russia's nuclear arsenal is entirely unconstrained. We believe the negative consequences for the United States of abandoning New START, when Russia is in compliance with the treaty and is seeking to extend it, would be grave in the short-term and long-term. The United States and Russia have been engaged in strategic arms control since the early 1970s. These interactions have profoundly affected the nuclear relations and overall relations between the two states. If the United States decided to completely abandon strategic arms agreements/treaties it would be a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russian relations. We are concerned that Moscow would interpret such a decision as a signal the United States was abandoning its nuclear calculus principle of strategic stability and instead was seeking a permanent strategic nuclear advantage over Russia. The Russian government will not accept this situation and the result could be open strategic nuclear competition between the United States and Russia. This has the potential to create a situation very much like the one that occurred during the Cold War which was characterized by a costly arms race and a series of nuclear showdowns. We are also concerned about how China will be interpret a decision to abandon strategic arms control. China's nuclear forces have remained a great deal smaller than U.S. and Russian forces despite the industrial capacity of China to build a much larger nuclear arsenal. In addition, U.S.-China relations have never been defined, as was the case with Russia, by nuclear competition. It is unclear to us if this current status-quo would continue if the arms control process between the United States and Russia completely broke down. Considering the important issues surrounding international security in an unconstrained nuclear environment, we ask the DNI to provide a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on what would occur if New START was not extended. Specifically we would like a NIE to answer these specific questions: What changes in the short and long term will Russia make to its nuclear forces if New START expires in February 2021? In the DNI's estimation, what conclusions about U.S. strategy will the Russian government and military draw from a decision by the United States not to extend New START? How will these conclusions shape Russian thinking about its nuclear forces and doctrine? How will they shape Russian thinking about overall U.S.-Russian relations? What impact will the abandonment of strategic arms have on Chinese nuclear forces and doctrine? How will this shape Chinese thinking about overall U.S.-Chinese relations? Is a future arms control agreement with China more or less likely if the United States fails to extend the New START agreement? We look forward to your speedy response to the questions posed. Sincerely, Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-secures-tobacco-21-medical-device-tax-repeal-and-military-pay-raise-in-year-end-funding-package,"Young Secures Tobacco 21, Medical Device Tax Repeal, and Military Pay Raise in Year-End Funding Package",2019-12-16,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 16, 2019 Young Secures Tobacco 21, Medical Device Tax Repeal, and Military Pay Raise in Year-End Funding Package Agreement reached today includes three of Senator Young's major priorities WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that three of his top priorities are included in the bipartisan end-of-year government funding agreement negotiated by the House and Senate. The following items are included in the agreement and will be voted on this week: Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation Senator Young introduced earlier this year to protect middle and high school students from the dangers of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping. Permanent repeal of the medical device tax, an effort Senator Young has long championed to strengthen innovation, safeguard patient care, and protect Hoosier jobs. A 3.1 percent pay increase for our men and women in uniform the largest pay raise in a decade. This is a major win for Indiana. These three provisions will help protect Hoosier jobs, save lives, and support our troops, said Senator Young. Raising the legal tobacco age to 21 means that we will protect our youngest Hoosiers from the dangers of e-cigarettes and tobacco addiction. Permanently repealing the medical device tax will safeguard innovation, patient care, and crucial Hoosier jobs. And, as a Marine, I am especially proud to support our men and women in uniform by giving them the largest pay raise in a decade. Tobacco to 21 Act In April, Senator Young led a bipartisan group of Senators, including Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), in introducing theTobacco to 21 Act. This bipartisan legislation addresses the nationwide epidemic of e-cigarette and tobacco use among high school and middle school students by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The legislation passed out of the Senate HELP committee in June. Roughly 95 percent of adult smokers began smoking before the age of 21. Raising the tobacco age will help protect kids and prevent future smokers. Medical Device Tax Repeal The medical device tax is an issue that impacts American patients, families, and innovators. Established as part of Obamacare, this misguided provision placed a 2.3 percent excise tax on numerous devices - from lifesaving pacemakers to surgical gloves and hospital beds.It threatened medical innovation, patient care, and cost the industry thousands of American jobs. Since 2015, Congress has placed this harmful tax under temporary moratoriums, but it was set to go back into effect January 1, 2020.For years, Senator Young has led the effort to secure a permanent repeal of this onerous tax, which is now included in the year-end legislative package. Military Pay Raise As a Marine, Senator Young is focused on ensuring our men and women in uniform receive the support they deserve. This funding agreement includes an increase of $22 billion in defense spending to continue rebuilding our nation's military, and provide our men in women in uniform with a 3.1 percent pay increase the largest in a decade. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1596,Banks: “This is a terribly sad day for our country”,2019-12-13,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"Banks: This is a terribly sad day for our country f t # e Washington, December 13, 2019 WASHINGTON Following the House Judiciary Committee's party-line vote on two articles of impeachment this morning, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement: Having failed to convince the American people or produce any evidence that the president committed a high crime or misdemeanor, Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and House Judiciary Democrats have determined to plow ahead anyway and vote to impeach the president on a party line vote, said Rep. Jim Banks. I am appalled that the powerful tool of impeachment is being abused in this fashion. This is a terribly sad day for our country. I will be joining my Republican Judiciary colleagues and voting NO on impeachment on the House floor next week, continued Banks. Experts have warned Democrats that pursuing partisan impeachment ahead of the president's re-election bid is a politically perilous position for moderate Democrats who hold seats where the president is popular. ### f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-greg-pence-give-commencement-address-hoosier-youth-challenge,MEDIA ADVISORY: Greg Pence to Give Commencement Address to Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy,2019-12-13,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) announced today he will be giving the commencement address to the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy graduating class on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The Indiana National Guard's Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a federally and state funded At Risk youth academy. The Hoosier ChalleNGe Academy is a quasi-military training academy which teaches cadets life coping skills, academic excellence, leadership and team work. DETAILS: WHEN: Saturday, December 14th, 2019 10:00 AM WHERE: Greenfield Central High School 810 N Broadway Street Greenfield, IN 46140 ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1595,NDAA Language Addresses Concerns Introduced by Rep. Banks’ Protect Our Universities Act,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"NDAA Language Addresses Concerns Introduced by Rep. Banks' Protect Our Universities Act f t # e Washington, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) celebrated the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) inclusion of language he submitted addressing concerns from legislation Rep. Banks authored, H.R. 1678, the Protect Our Universities Act. The purpose of Protect Our Universities Act was to safeguard sensitive research at universities from foreign espionage. The language Rep. Banks submitted and included in this year's NDAA directs the Department of Defense to collect background information on anyone participating in Department-funded research. This procedure would especially apply to foreign nationals, from countries like China and Russia, as a means to ensure access to fundamental national security research is further safeguarded. That language can be found in sec. 1281 of the NDAA. The Chinese government has a long record of manipulating and pressuring Chinese nationals who study at American universities to be information collectors for the communist government and military in Beijing, said Rep. Jim Banks. I am glad we've become more vigilant in protecting Department of Defense research from Chinese espionage. In one infamous case reported by NBC, a Chinese student enrolled at Duke University stole American research on metamaterials and brought it back to China. Metamaterials can be used to make objects invisible to microwave signals, a significant scientific development with national security implications. The student went on to found a tech company now valued at $6 billion and enjoys regular visits from President Xi. Some believe that the student was on a mission from the Chinese government to steal American intellectual property. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3741,Dr. Bucshon Opposes House Democrats’ Soviet-Style Drug Pricing Legislation,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats' partisan plan for a government takeover of prescription drug manufacturers that will lead to fewer cures,the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): No one disagrees that the cost of prescription drugs are too high and we need to work to make them affordable for American families. We have a historic opportunity for Republicans and Democrats in Congress to work together to pass meaningful reforms that would get drug costs down. However, while Americans must continue making difficult choices in order to afford their prescription drugs, Speaker Pelosihas chosen to putpolitics over progress by jamming partisan legislationthrough the Housethat will lead to fewer cures for patientsnot lower prices. If H.R. 3 which is dead on arrival in the United States Senate and President Trump has said he will veto were somehow to become law, we know this legislation will lead to fewer cures and treatments. Estimates show that anywhere from 8 to more than 100 new cures and treatments will be lost in the next decade alone. These are drugs that could cure Alzheimer's, ALS, or even cancer. While House Democrats may believe that preventing these cures and treatments from coming to market is worth it,' I do not. As a physician,the thought of patients being deniedaccess toa potentiallylife-saving cureor treatmentbecause of this partisan legislation is not a risk I am willing to take, and it is not a risk the American people should have to suffer. Simply put, a government takeover of the drug industry will lead to fewer cures and lost hope for Americans. If Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats wereserious about lowering drug prices, then they should have worked with House Republicans to passlegislation that can actually be signed into law. House Republicans are serious about lowering drug costs, and that is why I supportedthe Lower Costs, More Cures Act (H.R. 19), which is legislation comprised of positive solutions that have bipartisan support that we know can help reduce the cost of prescription drugs by lowering out of pocket spending, protecting access to new and innovative cures, increasing transparency, and championing competition. Background Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 (H.R. 3) H.R. 3 could lead to as many as 100 fewer drugs entering the United States market over the next decade, or about one-third of the total number of drugs expected to enter the market during that time. (White House Council of Economic Advisers) H.R. 3 would reduce by 88% the number of drugs brought to market by small and emerging companies in California alone. (California Life Sciences Association. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that up to 15 new drugs will not come to market over the next decade. Lower Costs, More Cures Act (H.R. 19) Encourages innovation of groundbreaking new cures, promotes more low-cost options for patients, and curbs how drug companies can game of the system. Provides first-ever out-of-pocket cap for seniors in the Medicare Part D program. Caps the cost of insulin for seniors in the Medicare Part D program. Increases transparency and removes uncertainty at the pharmacy counter. Cuts the cost of drug administration, including cancer treatment, for Medicare beneficiaries by as much as half. Stops subsidizing other developed countries' health care through stronger trade agreements. Includes policy that has bipartisan, bicameral support and could be signed into law today.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-susan-brooks-supports-lowering-prescription-drug-costs-innovation,"Rep. Susan Brooks supports lowering prescription drug costs, innovation",2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-Ind.-05) joined Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee in introducing H.R. 19, The Lower Costs, More Cures Act, which uses bipartisan reforms to lower out of pocket spending on prescription drugs, protect access to new medicines and cures, strengthen transparency and promote competition. It is clear that Americans pay far too much for drugs at the pharmacy counter. It is our duty to find solutions that lower costs while protecting innovation and future drug development in our country, Brooks said. I am disappointed Speaker Pelosi is not supporting this bipartisan, bicameral collaboration. I urge House Leadership to consider H.R. 19, The Lower Costs, More Cures Act, of which I am proud to be an original cosponsor. This package of bipartisan provisions previously passed through the House Energy and Commerce committee and achieves our shared goal of lowering drug prices and out-of-pocket costs for Americans, while ensuring the United States will continue to be on the cutting edge of biomedical research, innovation and breakthrough medicines to develop cures. Background H.R.19, The Lower Costs, More Cures Act, is a bipartisan alternative to Speaker Pelosi's partisan drug pricing plan. H.R. 19 requires insurance companies to make information about drug costs available in the doctor's office before a prescription is written so doctors and patients know the cost prior to arriving at the pharmacy counter. Equipped with pricing information up front, doctors can prescribe the medicine that is best and most affordable for their patients. This legislation increases low-cost options for patients by bringing more generic and biosimilar competition to the marketplace faster. It establishes a new negotiator at the United States Trade Representative to negotiate and advocate for the American consumer in all international trade agreements with respect to drug prices. H.R. 19 lowers how much American families pay out-of-pocket for insulin by encouraging insurers to cover their fair share as part of high-deductible health plans; leveraging current policies in Medicaid to get a better deal for patients; adding a $50 monthly cap on insulin for seniors; and creating new pathways at FDA to allow for lower cost options to come to market sooner. Speaker Pelosi's drug pricing plan, H.R. 3, will tax a drug manufacturer's revenue starting at 65 percent and increasing by 10 percent every three months if the manufacturer fails to bend to the government's decree. This large penalty will force the manufacturer to stop selling the drug in America, greatly decreasing access to curative medicines. The bipartisan Congressional Budget Office shows fewer cures to be developed under H.R. 3, due to the harsh penalties and dwindling market incentives.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-votes-against-jeopardizing-biomedical-american-innovation,Brooks Votes Against Jeopardizing Biomedical American Innovation,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Today Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the following statement after voting against H.R.3: Every cure we do not discover isalife wewillnot save. Congress has found a bipartisan solution to lower drug costs while ensuring the United States will continue to be on the cutting edge of biomedical research, innovation and breakthrough medicines to develop cures,said Rep Brooks.I am disappointed the majority did not advance this bipartisan legislation that has a real chance of being signed into law today to provide real relief for Americans. Instead Democrats moved H.R. 3, which, according to the Congressional Budget Office would result in 15 fewer cures being developed. The Council of Economic Advisers says that number is likely closer to 100 fewer cures. H.R. 19,The Lower Costs, More Cures Actis the solution to lower drugs costs and protects our seniors by capping out of pocket costs. We know this bipartisan language would have workedthrough the Senate andbeensigned into law by the president. To watch Brooks' remarks on the House Floor, clickhere. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/more-cures/,"Thursday, December 12, 2019",2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Thursday, December 12, 2019 Walorski Calls for Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs House Instead Considers Speaker Pelosi's Partisan Bill That Would Result in Fewer Cures WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) this week called for a vote on a bipartisan measure to lower the cost of prescription drugs, a commonsense alternative to a partisan proposal that would stifle medical innovation and lead to fewer treatments and cures. We all agree that prescription drug affordability is a vital issue for the American people, Congresswoman Walorski said. However, we shouldn't be sacrificing new cures in the process. That's why I support H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. This bipartisan bill will lower out of pocket spending while also protecting access to new medicines and cures. Walorski on Wednesday spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 3, a partisan bill that was written behind closed doors and would result in fewer cures, less innovation, and worse health outcomes for patients. She voted against the legislation, which passed the House on Thursday. H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, is a bipartisan alternative that includes more than 40 provisions with support from both sides of the aisle. The bill would: Encourage innovation of life-saving medicines; Promote more low-cost options for patients; Improve transparency at the pharmacy counter; Prevent drug companies from gaming the system; Cap seniors' out-of-pocket drug costs; and Cut the cost of drug administration. Video of Congresswoman Walorski speaking on the House floor is available here. The full text of her remarks is below. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 3. This misguided, partisan legislation was written behind closed doors. It will result in fewer cures, less innovation, and worse health outcomes. We all agree that prescription drug affordability is a vital issue for the American people. However, we shouldn't be sacrificing new cures in the process. This bill tells patients with cancer, Alzheimer's, and other terrible diseases to keep waiting for the cures they so desperately need. That's why I support H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. This bipartisan bill will lower out of pocket spending while also protecting access to new medicines and cures. Madam Speaker, we have an important opportunity to work in a bipartisan fashion for the American people. But here we are again considering a partisan bill that has no path forward in the Senate. This has become such a disturbing trend. I urge my colleagues to vote against this flawed legislation so we can work together on a bipartisan solution. I yield back. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/wh-family-leave/,,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Thursday, December 12, 2019 Walorski Takes Part in White House Summit on Paid Family Leave Joins Bipartisan Panel to Discuss Commonsense Solutions for Working Families WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today took part in a bipartisan panel discussion on paid family leave at the White House Child Care and Paid Leave Summit. As the top Republican on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, Walorski is working to find commonsense solutions to expand access to child care and paid leave for new parents. There is bipartisan agreement that paid family leave has tremendous benefits for workers and families, as well as for our nation's economy and workforce as a whole, Congresswoman Walorski said. We need to work together to find solutions that build on what many employers are already offering to help working families thrive. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues and President Trump to help American workers raise strong, healthy families. Video of the bipartisan panel discussion at the White House is available here. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.braun.senate.gov/senators-braun-roberts-sinema-introduce-tax-payment-clarification-act,"Senators Braun, Roberts, Sinema Introduce Tax Payment Clarification Act",2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Mike Braun,B001310,www.braun.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced theTax Payment Clarification Act (S. XXX) to fixthe tax code to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) follows congressional intent regarding structured payments of corporate tax liabilities. Through an unintended loophole, Indiana's Zimmer Biomet and other companies are being denied access to money that they overpaid to the IRS and this legislation fixes that problem,said U.S. Senator Mike Braun.As an former Main Street entrepreneur, I know firsthand that this legislation will help small businessescreate more jobs and grow our economy. Taxpayers should not be punished for attempting to follow the law,said Senator Pat Roberts.This legislation would allow the provision of the tax code to function as Congress intended, would return to businesses much-needed cash flow and would likely spur economic growth. Arizona businesses deserve a tax code thatis straightforward, fair, and supports job growth. Our bipartisan legislation ensures Arizona businesses can plan for the future and create more jobs for hard-working Arizonans, saidSinema. BACKGROUND In 2018, at least 115 businesses that overpaid their regular income tax liability were denied their expected refunds if they had an outstanding section 965 transition tax liability, notwithstanding that such taxpayers had elected to pay in installments and the first installment had been satisfied. The inability to receive a refund has affected the near-term cash flow of these companies and hindered their ability to expand operations, hire workers, and make investments. Businesses were provided an option to pay their section 965 transition tax in installments over an eight-year period, and this bill addresses a technical issue that has prevented a credit or refund of regular income tax overpayments in the initial year in which the transition tax applies.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/12/12/2019/senator-youngs-office-helps-return-3-million-to-hoosiers,Senator Young’s Office Helps Return $3 Million to Hoosiers,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 12, 2019 Senator Young's Office Helps Return $3 Million to Hoosiers WASHINGTON For the second year in a row, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and his staff were able to return more than $3 million owed to Hoosiers by various federal agencies. With two weeks remaining this year, the office has resolved more than 1,300 cases, resulting in $3,089,128 returned to Hoosiers. A core function of Senator Young's office is constituent services. The office is able to help Indiana residents who have problems with a federal agency. This often involves helping Hoosiers appeal when payments like veteran's disability benefits and Social Security benefits are improperly denied. More than $1 million of the total returned were Social Security benefits. The single biggest payment was $423,900 to a military spouse whose Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SLGI) claim was denied in 2008. Overwhelmed by the appeals process, the constituent had been living on welfare for the last decade until Senator Young's staff was able to help. The size and scope of the federal government is not only discouraging but often prevents Hoosiers from receiving what is rightfully owed from the government, said Senator Young. This year alone my team of dedicated staff members has helped resolve more than 1,300 cases returning over $3 million into the hands of Hoosiers. I will continue to work to ensure that veterans, seniors, and all Hoosiers are not forgotten by their government. In addition to financial claims, Senator Young has helped recover service medals for Hoosier veterans. In 2019, Senator Young presented Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts, and other medals to those who were missing or never received their service medals. A few examples include: Vietnam War Veteran, George E. Miller anddaughter of World War II Veteran, Robert Egli. Hoosiers who think they may need help with a federal agency can visit young.senate.gov and click Help for Hoosiers. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1592,"Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks Heads to President’s Desk",2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC -Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) celebrated the bicameral passage of H.R. 2333,the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload and vacancy rates of the Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Coordinators. This is the second piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks to make it to the president's desk this Congress. Suicide Prevention Coordinators are the face of the VA's efforts to combat veteran suicide. They identify high-risk veterans and ensure they receive appropriate care, conduct outreach, and promote awareness and suicide prevention best practices within VA, among other responsibilities. Many Suicide Prevention Coordinators report being overworked and unable to keep up with their many responsibilities. The Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act would help ensure these men and women have the tools and resources they need to provide veterans with critical mental health resources. Our country loses nearly 20 of our heroes a day, said Rep. Banks. This rate has remained virtually unchanged since 2005, despite increasing VA mental health funding by 250%. Our VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators those at the forefront of this epidemic need our support to best serve our heroes in need. I am proud to co-lead this legislation to require GAO to review the training, workload, and staffing at VA to ensure that our Suicide Prevention Coordinators have the tools and resources they need to assist veterans in crisis. I would like to thank my colleagues, Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) and Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Jon Tester (D-MT) for their partnership on this measure and I urge President Trump to quickly sign this critical legislation into law. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1594,FY2020 NDAA Means More Hoosier Jobs,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"FY2020 NDAA Means More Hoosier Jobs f t # e Washington, December 11, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the National Defense Authorization Act passed the House of Representatives and awaits action in the Senate. Rep. Jim Banks sits on the House Armed Services Committee which is responsible for authorizing funding levels for the military. Over the past several months, Rep. Banks has served on the NDAA Conference Committee, which is responsible for reconciling differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Throughout this process, Rep. Jim Banks was able to fight to ensure that the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA delivers on Indiana's defense priorities. I'm proud of the final bill and conference report that passed in the House today. With this bill, Indiana will continue to be a hub for defense research and manufacturing, said Rep. Jim Banks. My colleagues on the Conference Committee worked together to bridge many of the gaps that made the original bill overly partisan and threatened our national security. Our work is not over; we need to continue to look to the future and develop new, innovative technologies. Hoosier Priorities included in FY20 NDAA: Hypersonics Transition Office Strengthens the partnership between the Department of Defense and universities by creating a hypersonics consortium. Purdue University and Notre Dame are leaders in these capabilities. Funding for Sonobuoys Exceeded the president's FY20 budget funding request for sonobuoys by $50 million. Many of the United States' sonobuoys are produced in Columbia City, Indiana. Defense Research Security Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish enhanced information sharing procedures to collect appropriate information on any personnel participating in defense research and development activities other than basic research and to maintain appropriate security controls over research activities, technical information and intellectual property. This portion of the NDAA was inspired by Rep. Jim Banks' legislation, H.R. 1678, Protect Our Universities Act. Military Spouse License Reciprocity Seeks to improve the portability of occupational licenses and certifications from state to state. This will help alleviate the burden military spouses bear when having to re-register a small business in a new state each time a service member gets reassigned to a military installation in a new state. Interagency Program Office / Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM)Sets qualification requirements for the Interagency Program Office / FEHRM director and deputy director, and instructs the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs to appoint them jointly. Aims to strengthen coordination between Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs on electronic health records. Network of Veteran Support Creates a network of support for servicemembers and their families. These networks are intended to improve servicemembers' mental health by engaging directly with families on the challenges servicemembers experience, potentially preventing isolation and suicide. Key Provisions in FY20 NDAA Space Force The NDAA recognizes space as a warfighting domain and establishes the United States Space Force as the sixth Armed Service of the United States under the Air Force the first new branch of the military since 1947 and a priority of President Trump. 3.1% Pay Raise The FY20 NDAA supports a 3.1 percent pay raise the largest increase in a decade and extends special pay and bonuses for service members. It also doubles the reimbursement allowance for professional licenses, takes steps to remedy child-care waitlist backlogs on military bases, and improves the moving process. Repeals the Widow's Tax The NDAA includes a fiscally responsible, three-year phased repeal of the requirement that Survivor Benefit Plan payments be reduced by Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments. Nuclear Modernization The NDAA fully funds our nuclear modernization efforts across all legs of the triad and allows DOD to deploy low-yield nuclear weapons and increase plutonium pit production. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3740,Dr. Bucshon Supports the National Defense Authorization Act,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (S. 1790), a robust package that supports our troops and their ability to defend our nation: One of the most basic responsibilities that the Constitution gives to Congress is to provide for our nation's defense, and the NDAA is critical to fulfilling that responsibility.I am proud to support the brave men and women who volunteer to protect our freedoms and our way of life.ThisbipartisanNDAA agreement enables our military to confront the threats to our national security that are on the horizon in the 21stcentury by ensuringthat our national defense is properly funded and that our troops have the tools they need to get the job done. Additionally, this NDAA ensures that our troops and their families are properly cared for by authorizingthe largest pay-raise in a decade,repealingthe Widow's Tax, and reforming privatized military housing. It also delivers on a number of key priorities for the Trump Administration, including establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of our military and12 weeks of paid parental leave for ""civilian"" federal employees, a benefit military members already have. This is an important priority of the Trump Administrationthat has beenled by Ivanka Trump. Background Authorizes $738 billion in defense funding, providingthe resourcesneededto continue to rebuild readiness, advance modernization of the nuclear triad, develop emerging technologies, enhance missile defense, and confront our adversaries. Provides a 3.1% pay-raise for our troops, the largest increase in a decade. Does not include any prohibitions on funding a border wall nor restrictions affecting the counterdrug programs that construct fences along the border to block drug smuggling corridors. Includes a three-year phased repeal of the Widow's Tax, ensuring the families of our fallen heroes receive the full benefits they deserve. Maintains long-standing prohibitions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, constructing detention facilities in the U.S., and closing Guantanamo. Provides an additional $5.3 billion in emergency funding for military installations damaged by natural disasters. Establishes the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the military. Provides up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the Defense Department, Intelligence Community, and across the federal government, a key administration priority.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-indias-citizenship-amendment-bill,Rep. Carson Statement on India’s Citizenship Amendment Bill,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,carson,https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC— Congressman André Carson, one of three Muslim members currently serving in Congress, released this statement following India's passage of a controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, which for the first time makes one's religion a criterion for nationality. ""When the Indian Prime Minister Modi announced the unilateral changes to Jammu and Kashmir's status on August 5th, I expressed my grave concern about its implications for the future of Kashmir. It is a dangerous move that disregards international norms, ignores the democratic will of the Kashmiri people, undermines the rich tradition of Indian constitutionalism and raises huge questions about the future of India. ""Today, we witness yet another potentially devastating move by the Prime Minister, as lawmakers enacted his draconian Citizenship Amendment Bill. However, this action is not unexpected, considering the history of Mr. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party and its connections to strident communalism. This move is yet another attempt to effectively reduce Muslims in India to second-class citizens. ""In other cases, Modi has targeted India's minority Muslim community, which identifies as uniquely Indian, with citizenship tests in a blatant attempt to deny that community's constitutional rights and liberty, as well as its sense of place. These citizenship ""exercises"" and new laws strike at the heart of India's founding tradition as a multicultural society. Mr. Modi's Hindu nationalism – which appears to promote Hindu supremacy – is a topic I hope more Members of Congress take seriously in the weeks and months ahead. Its harmful effects foment conditions that make populations susceptible to terrorism, strike at the heart of India's pluralistic character, and could raises tensions between two nuclear powers: India and Pakistan.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-on-india-s-citizenship-amendment-bill,Rep. Carson Statement on Indias Citizenship Amendment Bill,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Congressman Andr Carson, one of three Muslim members currently serving in Congress, released this statement following India's passage of a controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, which for the first time makes one's religion a criterion for nationality. When the Indian Prime Minister Modi announced the unilateral changes to Jammu and Kashmir's status on August 5th, I expressed my grave concern about its implications for the future of Kashmir. It is a dangerous move that disregards international norms, ignores the democratic will of the Kashmiri people, undermines the rich tradition of Indian constitutionalism and raises huge questions about the future of India. Today, we witness yet another potentially devastating move by the Prime Minister, as lawmakers enacted his draconian Citizenship Amendment Bill. However, this action is not unexpected, considering the history of Mr. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party and its connections to strident communalism. This move is yet another attempt to effectively reduce Muslims in India to second-class citizens. In other cases, Modi has targeted India's minority Muslim community, which identifies as uniquely Indian, with citizenship tests in a blatant attempt to deny that community's constitutional rights and liberty, as well as its sense of place. These citizenship exercises and new laws strike at the heart of India's founding tradition as a multicultural society. Mr. Modi's Hindu nationalism which appears to promote Hindu supremacy is a topic I hope more Members of Congress take seriously in the weeks and months ahead.Its harmful effects foment conditions that make populations susceptible to terrorism, strike at the heart of India's pluralistic character, and could raises tensions between two nuclear powers: India and Pakistan.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/ndaa-passes-house-pence-s-gold-star-family-bill-heads-senate,"NDAA Passes House, Pence’s Gold Star Family Bill Heads to Senate",2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) released the following statement after the NDAA passed the House today and moved on to the Senate for final passage through Congress. Once the Senate passes the NDAA, it heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. The passage of the NDAA in the House is a victory for our men and women in uniform. I am proud and honored my OORAH bill was included, and I am grateful we are one step closer to the President's desk, and one step closer to helping our Gold Star Families, said Congressman Pence. I applaud President Trump's work to fight for this legislation and his support of our military, and I look forward to seeing the NDAA pass in the Senate soon. Pence, a United States Marine Corps and Beirut Veteran, introduced the OORAH Act in May to help Gold Star Families reach justice for the 1983 Marine Barracksterrorist attack. The OORAH Act allows the Gold Star Families of that attack to access $1.68 billion in frozen Iranian funds. Pence's bill passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to H.R. 3494 in July, and is now included in the NDAA for FY2020. A summary of the conference report, to be passed through Congress and signed into law by President Trump, is availablehere. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/pence-urges-repeal-medical-device-tax,Pence Urges Repeal of Medical Device Tax,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today urged a House vote on H.R. 2207, the Protect Medical Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation to repeal the medical device tax. H.R. 2207, introduced by Representative Walorski (IN-02) in April, would lower the cost of life-saving medical devices and create jobs by repealing the 2.3 percent excise tax on medical devices. Pence joined members of the Indiana Republican Delegation in support of a procedural effort to amend H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, to include H.R. 2207. Democrats rejected this measure. The medical device industry employs hundreds of thousands of hardworking Americans, including over 20,000 Hoosiers, said Congressman Pence. This is a tax on innovation, competitiveness, patients, and working families. Permanently repealing the medical device tax would boost American manufacturing, encourage research and innovation, protect patients who depend on these products, and support good-paying jobs in Indiana and nationwide. Congress must repeal the Medical Device Tax. Video of Congressman Pence's full remarks on the House floor are available here. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-farm-workforce-modernization-act-passes-the-house-of,Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passes the House of Representatives,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Today, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a XX-XX vote. The bipartisan effort was negotiated over eight months with input from agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations and was introduced with the support of 26 Democrats and 23 Republicans. Click here for a one-pager and click here for bill text. The men and women who work America's farms feed the nation. But, farmworkers across the country are living and working with uncertainty and fear, contributing to the destabilization of farms across the nation, said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. Our bill offers stability for American farms by providing a path to legal status for farmworkers. In addition, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act addresses the nation's future labor needs by modernizing an outdated system for temporary workers, while ensuring fair wages and workplace conditions. I urge the Senate to follow the House's lead and swiftly pass the first-of-its-kind bipartisan immigration compromise in decades that improves America's agricultural labor programs and laws. Creating a legal and reliable workforce for American agriculture has been one of my highest priorities since coming to Congress, said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Our farmers and ranchers facing a labor crisis need relief, and the men and women who contribute to our nation's agriculture industry need certainty. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act is the first step. This bill is our opportunity to finally provide stability to America's farms and a significant improvement over the status quo. I am grateful to Representative Lofgren, our bipartisan coalition, and all of the agriculture and labor groups who helped draft the bill, and I encourage input from my colleagues as we continue working to improve this legislation in the Senate. I am thrilled to see the Farm Workforce Modernization Act pass the House with a strong bipartisan vote, said Rep. Mike Simpson. Idaho farmers and ranchers have been asking me for years to address their labor needs and this bill takes an important step towards solving this issue. I would like to thank my colleagues Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, and Representatives Dan Newhouse, Mario Diaz-Balart, Doug LaMalfa, and Jimmy Panetta for their months of tireless efforts spent listening to farmers and workers alike to help craft this solution. It isn't a perfect solution but compromise rarely is. The bill balances strong immigration enforcement with common sense reforms that allow our farmers to access a legal workforce without granting any special pathways. I hope the Senate can move similar legislation so we can sign a solution into law. The need for a reliable and legal source of workers is a top priority for the agriculture industry, and I am proud to support the bipartisan Farm Worker Modernization Act, which is a significant improvement for rural America. This bill is great for our dairy industry, but we still need to address meat and poultry processing workforce needs going forward. I want to thank Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Newhouse, and the bipartisan group of Members for their hard work in getting us to this point, said House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. I'm happy to see a good commonsense bi-partisan bill pass the House that is fair to farmers, farmworkers, and to U.S. citizens. In California, and across the U.S., farmers have been calling for a reliable and legally documented workforce for years. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act addresses these issues in a constructive manner that provides much-needed certainty for workers and farmers, said Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Today's strong vote in the House should help ensure the Senate will continue the effort we started. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act is a critical, bipartisan step forward for both our farmers and farmworkers, Rep. Jimmy Panetta said. I am thankful that the House advanced this effort to protect our existing farmworkers and promote an enduring workforce for agriculture. I look forward to working with our colleagues in the Senate to get this bill passed into law. Today, the House took a significant and necessary step for the American agriculture industry and our farmers who have long-needed a legal, reliable workforce, said Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. It's critical that we continue to grow and produce our food here in the United States. The moment we hand that power to another country, we put our national security at risk, along with millions of American jobs. This legislation would allow us to have the necessary workforce to continue to provide for our citizens, while giving permanence to our agricultural workers who have devoted their lives to the industry. I am proud to be an original sponsor of this bill, and I thank my colleagues who have worked tirelessly on this issue. I encourage the Senate to work with us so this bill can be signed into law-- It's time to modernize our agriculture industry and reinforce our economy. With today's passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, the House has taken an important step towards addressing the growing labor challenges on America's farms, said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler. This legislation provides long-overdue security to current farmworkers and their employers, ensuring a future stable workforce under fair and safe conditions. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to find the courage to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and provide a seat at America's table for those who have long grown the food we serve on it. The bill has garnered the wide-spread support of more than 300 agriculture groups and labor organizations. Today is a milestone because this is the first time in decades that the full House, under either party, has enacted an agricultural labor immigration bill, said Arturo S. Rodriguez, President Emeritus, United Farm Workers. This bill will help bring stability to agricultural workers and to the agricultural industry. Experienced and professional agricultural workers who have earned the right to a stable future in the United States for themselves and their familieswill be liberated from the pervasive fear they face every day while performing one of the toughest jobs in America. The passage of legislation that helps address dairy's unique workforce challenges is certainly a milestone and an opportunity we must pursue to the fullest, said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Agricultural labor reform is long overdue. With today's action it is now imperative that the Senate act to fully address the needs of dairy farmers and all of agriculture, helping farmers do what they do best: feed our nation, and the world. House passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act today is an important first step towards solving one of most significant challenges facing farmers and ranchers today. The legislation points the way towards achieving many of the long-standing immigration reform goals of NCFC and others in agriculture and Chairwoman Lofgren and Congressman Newhousealong with the other original co-sponsorsshould be recognized for their leadership on this issue. We look forward to continued engagement in the legislative process now that the bill has passed the House and will be sent to the Senate. Chuck Conner, president and CEO, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives The full list of cosponsors includes: Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV-02); Rep. James Baird (R-IN- 04); Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37); Rep. Anthony Brindisi(D-NY-22); Rep. Susan W. Brooks (R-IN-05); Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24); Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29); Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA-27); Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-04); Rep. Luis J. Correa (D-CA-46); Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-16); Rep. TJ Cox (D-CA-21); Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-02); Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-6); Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28); Rep. John Curtis (R-UT-03); Rep. David Scott (D-GA-13); Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13); Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19); Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25); Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16); Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1); Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH-11); Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA-3); Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29); Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH-07); Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-10); Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI-3); Rep. Peter King (R-NY-2); Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01); Rep. Al Lawson (D-FL-05); Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05); Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-MI-10); Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10); Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04); Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA-22); Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ-1); Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20); Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-52); Rep. Collin C. Peterson (D-MN-07); Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1); Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY-23); Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36); Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38); Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR-05); Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) ; Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID-02); Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-08); Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11); Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07); Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19); Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21); Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT-2); Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH-15); Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY-3); Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-5); Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO-3); Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA-35); Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM-02); Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI-06); Rep. Filemon Vela (D-TX-34); Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR-02); and Rep. Don Young (R-AK- At Large). By passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, we take an important step in safeguarding the rights of farmworkers, said Rep. Linda Snchez. These hardworking men and women help put food on our tables but do not always experience workplace and legal protections. This bill represents a common-sense immigration solution that will benefit farmers and farmworkers alike. I'm proud to see it pass with bipartisan support. The agriculture community has shared with me they are in desperate need of a reliable and legal workforce with the declining number of agriculture industry workers,said Rep. Susan W. Brooks.The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, part of an effort to begin steps to fix our broken immigration system, creates a strict, bipartisan program to allow legal status to these workers through continued agricultural employment and contribution to the U.S. agricultural economy. This workforce solution honors all farm workers who feed America, especially for those farmers with year-round labor needs. I came to Washington to solve problems and we have a major problem when half our agricultural workforce is undocumented and vulnerable to abuse, and our farmers risk financial ruin for lack of a steady workforce. I think that everyone who is here should be here legally and we need to act to steady our agricultural economy, said Rep. TJ Cox. We shouldn't accept this policy failure by our government as the status quo. Getting people from both sides of the aisle, farmers, ranchers, and labor on the same page is no easy feat, so I am especially proud to support this legislation which will bring U.S. residents out of the shadows, protect their rights, and stabilize the farming economy for future generations. I'm proud to be a cosponsor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. This legislation will ensure greater year-round stability for our farmers, strengthen our national security by ensuring we have a legal and documented workforce, prevents dangerous criminals from obtaining this status, and will create a less-complicated application process for farmers and ranchers. I'm encouraged that this bill also caps and stabilizes H-2A wage rates, prevents H-2A employees from receiving social safety net programs, and requires mandatory E-Verify for the agriculture industry. I look forward to seeing this legislation pass and be considered in the Senate, said Rep. Jim Baird. This is an historic moment for farming communities across America, especially here in California and the San Joaquin Valley. Farmworkers are part of our communities and are some of the hardest working people I've met. It's not fair they be subjected to living and working in fear. Providing them a path to legal residency will help stabilize a workforce for farms around the country and alleviate the hardships they have been struggling with for years. This bipartisan bill is a monumental step in improving our immigration system and the Senate should pass it and send it to the President's desk. This bill is good for farmers, farmworkers, and American agriculture. It's the right thing to do! Rep. Jim Costa Our immigration system is broken and it's going to take more bipartisan solutions like this one to fix it, said Rep. Rodney Davis. We need to pass border security, address DACA, and overhaul our legal immigration process to make the system work better. This bill balances the needs of agriculture while ensuring a legal workforce through mandatory E-Verify. I'm hopeful it will be the model to solving other difficult immigration issues in a bipartisan, commonsense way. After water and trade, labor supply is the number one issue I hear about from the farmers I work for and this bipartisan bill is the answer. It gives our farmers the certainty they need to get the job done while providing folks who earn an honest living out in the fields a path to earn legal status, said Rep. Josh Harder. We haven't seen a bipartisan immigration bill of this size pass the House in decades now it's up to Mitch McConnell to do the right thing for once and work with us to fix this problem for the people we represent. While this bill isn't perfect, it is an important step forward to provide relief to our farmers. If Washington farmers, ranchers, and dairymen are going to continue to keep food on the table for our community and the world, we need an agriculture workforce that will meet their needs,said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.Agriculture is Eastern Washington's number one industry, and I'm glad we were able to come together, find common ground, and move forward on a compromise bill that will make a real difference for Eastern Washington agriculture. I've heard from farmers across our region calling for responsible, commonsense, bipartisan immigration reform and this bill delivers, Rep. Anthony Brindisi said. Our legislation will expand key visa programs for dairy farms and strengthen the electronic verification process for all agriculture workers. Working together, with Democrats and Republicans, shows that Congress can get things done for our farmers. I was proud to help the House pass this bipartisan legislation to ensure our farmers have access to a stable, legal workforce, allowing them to continue to produce abundant, safe, and affordable food, said Rep. Elise Stefanik. North Country farmers have been waiting for agricultural labor reform for years, and this is a major step towards a real solution to the issues facing their workforce. We are fortunate to have a wide range of agriculture operations in the North Country that create jobs and drive our economy, and this legislation will maintain their success. I applaud the House for coming together to pass this important legislation and will continue to advocate for the diverse group of farmers in the North Country. ""Right now, our broken immigration system isn't working for anyone particularly our farmers who depend on temporary agricultural workers,"" Rep. Elissa Slotkin said. ""This is a consistent issue I've heard about from farmers across our district, and I'm so proud that today we passed a bipartisan bill that, among other proposed fixes, creates year-round access to the H-2A visa program for dairy and other agricultural sectors that desperately need workers but have previously been unable to utilize the program. Formed in bipartisan collaboration, this bill is proof positive that we can and must find areas of common ground when it comes to immigration reform and when we do, our local businesses, our communities and our economy are stronger as a result. Our farmers in southwest Michigan who help to literally feed the world have made clear to me that labor shortages are one of the biggest obstacles they face year after year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act is a solution to that challenge, Rep. Fred Upton said. For our ag sector to remain the envy of the world, we need real ag labor reform that is fair for workers and growers and results in a reliable workforce. I'm proud that my colleagues in the House came together to pass this bipartisan legislation that will make a real positive impact on our ag industry, and I hope to see it advance through the Senate and be signed by the President. Today marks a historic moment for our country and our farmworkers. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act makes huge progress for America's farmworkers and farmers. This bill will finally treat our immigrant farmworkers with the dignity and respect they have earned and create a pathway to citizenship, and I am proud so many of my colleagues joined me and Representative Lofgren in passing this bill, said Rep. Lou Correa. Labor shortages were a frequent concern expressed by farmers and fruit growers at the 40 town halls I held this year. Today, the House took action to address those concerns by passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. My early years were spent on my family's cherry orchard in The Dalles. I know firsthand the importance of having quality workers available when crops are ready for harvest. You simply can't wait. This legislation ensures we have a guest worker program that meets the diverse demands of the more than 200 crops produced in Oregon, while also ensuring employers follow the law when hiring. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to move these needed bipartisan reforms through the legislative process and to the President's desk, said Rep. Greg Walden. I support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act because I know firsthand about the incredibly hard, back breaking work farm workers do. This is especially true in the heart of South Texas where I grew up picking cotton to help my family. This bill is long overdue and would provide farm workers with important worker protections and legal rights that they desperately need, said Rep. Sylvia Garcia Our Farm Workforce Modernization Act is a strong, bipartisan bill and I'm thrilled that it passed through the House today, said Rep. Salud Carbajal. As a child whose father was a farmworker, I spent summers working in the fields and gaining an appreciation for the crucial work that puts food on all of our tables. I know firsthand the positive impact this will have on our agriculture industry and I'm glad this bill has the support of those who have the most a stakegrowers and farmworkers across the nation. The bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act is the product of a tremendous collaborative effort that represents first real breakthrough on immigration in over six years. American agriculture is facing a labor crisis. A stable and legal workforce is desperately needed to ensure our nation's farmers can continue to produce the best food and fiber in the world, said Rep. Kurt Schrader. ""I applaud the hard work that my colleagues Rep. Lofgren and Rep. Newhouse put into the careful crafting of this compromise and their work in getting it across the finish line. I've heard from farmers in my district, especially dairy farmers about the need for year-round dependable labor. While this is a step in the right direction, we still have more work to do to make sure family farmers have the reliable workforce they need for livestock processing and other labor needs. I'm pleased to see this bipartisan compromise pass the House with strong bipartisan support, said Rep. Angie Craig. The American agriculture industry is vital to our economic success. For years, outdated immigration laws have created an environment of uncertainty for farmers and farmworkers. This bipartisan legislation will modernize the immigration system to protect workers in the agriculture industry and create more stability in rural communities across the country. This is good for our economy and it is the right thing to do. I'm proud of the bipartisan coalition we built to support this bill that will help everyone from the potato farms of Idaho to the citrus farms in my home state of California, said Rep. Tony Crdenas Today's passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act marks an important success in our bipartisan efforts to reform our immigration system and strengthen our country's rural economies. In Central Virginia, our crop and livestock producers need to be able to ward off the farm labor crisis and retain their workforce, and our greenhouses and dairieswhich have unique labor requirementsneed modernized policies, said Rep. Abigail Spanberger. In face-to-face conversations with our producers, I've repeatedly heard that the current H-2A program is overly-burdensome and fails to address the year-round labor requirements of the Seventh District. By cutting down on red tape, creating a new year-round guest worker program, and stabilizing the existing workforce, this legislation reflects the needs of farmers in Central Virginia and across the country. As an original cosponsor of this bill, I'd like to thank my colleagues for advancing this commonsense, bipartisan legislationand I encourage the U.S. Senate to take up this bill for a vote as soon as possible. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act offers the men and women who labor tirelessly in our fields the dignity of legal status that they deserve, Rep. Norma Torres said. In the absence of true comprehensive immigration reform, this bipartisan bill ensures that those who work in the blistering heat don't go home to a life in the shadows. I am excited to support this bipartisan bill that will address current and future agriculture needs in Washington State and improve job opportunities for farm workers. Labor plays a crucial role in our country's agriculture economy because as we all know, crops don't wait and millions of dollars are at stake. The farmers and orchardists I meet with in the 8th district all say that a stable workforce is critical to their ability to put food on our tables. said Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. America's farm workers feed our nation and the world. When I speak with farmers and ranchers from across my district they always speak about the need for a greater availability of agricultural labor. As a rancher and a farmer, I understand the importance of a robust agricultural labor sector, Rep. John Garamendi said. This legislation will modernize our guestworker program, establish a pathway to citizenship for certified agricultural workers, and strengthen our agricultural sector. I'm proud to stand with a bipartisan group of colleagues in supporting this critically important legislation. Background: Farmers and ranchers across the United States are in desperate need of a high-quality, reliable workforce, and the current H-2A guestworker program is in need of meaningful, bipartisan reform. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act creates a workforce solution for America's agriculture industry by providing stability, predictability, and fairness to one of the most critical sectors of our nation's economy. The bill will: Establish a program for agricultural workers in the United States to earn legal status through continued agricultural employment and contribution to the U.S. agricultural economy. Reform the H-2A program to provide more flexibility for employers, while ensuring critical protections for workers. The bill focuses on modifications to make the program more responsive and user-friendly for employers and provides access to the program for industries with year-round labor needs. Establish mandatory, nationwide E-Verify system for all agricultural employment with a structured phase-in and guaranteed due process for authorized workers who are incorrectly rejected by the system. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3738,Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on House Democrats’ Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"Dr. Bucshon's Statement on House Democrats' Articles of Impeachment f t # e Washington, December 10, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump: HouseDemocrats have been obsessed with impeachingPresident Trumpsince he was elected in 2016.Their blatant refusal to accept the will of the American peoplein that election undermines our democracy andeffectivelysilences the voices of millionsof Americans.Make no mistake,this sham impeachment process is nothing more than apartisan endeavorthathas beenengineered in an attempt to influence the outcome of the 2020 elections.These articles of impeachment were essentially written three years ago before the President ever took the oath of office, and House Democrats have merely been searching for what they believe is a narrative they could spin and twist into a justification for impeachment.The American people are the real victims of this shameful process whileHouse Democratsplay politics, real work to improve the lives of Americans has taken a back seat to the impeachment agenda. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/greg-pence-gold-star-family-legislation-included-final-ndaa-package,Greg Pence Gold Star Family Legislation Included in Final NDAA Package,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) announced today his legislation, the OORAH Act, is included in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. The NDAA conference report will pass through the House and the Senate before being sent to the President's desk to be signed into law. Pence, a United States Marine Corps and Beirut Veteran, introduced the OORAH Act in May to help Gold Star Families reach justice for the 1983 Marine Barracksterrorist attack. The OORAH Act allows the Gold Star Families of that attack to access $1.68 billion in frozen Iranian funds. Pence's bill passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to H.R. 3494 in July, and is now included in the NDAA for FY2020. ""I was lucky, my battalion shipped out just days before the 1983 bombing in Beirut. I was able to come home to my wife, who was expecting our first child, and my family in Columbus,"" saidCongressman Pence. ""I told myself I would never forget the brave Marines who died in that terrorist attack, and this is part of that commitment. I look forward to seeing my legislation in the NDAA move through the House and on to the Senate a final time, bringing it one step closer to the President's desk. Soon we will hold accountable the terrorists responsible and those who funded them for the murder of 241 patriots and provide a sliver of justice for the families they left behind. As a Beirut Veteran, I understand that Our First Duty is to Remember. I remember, and remain Always Faithful. Semper Fi. A summary of the conference report, to be passed through Congress and signed into law by President Trump, is availablehere. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-supports-lowering-drug-costs-and-innovation-of-drug-development,Brooks Supports Lowering Drug Costs and Innovation of Drug Development,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday,Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) joined Members ofthe Energy and Commerce CommitteeinintroducingH.R. 19,TheLower Costs, More Cures Act, which uses bipartisan reforms to lower out of pocket spendingon prescription drugs, protect access to new medicines and cures, strengthen transparency andpromotecompetition. It is clear that Americans pay far too much for drugs at the pharmacy counter. It is our duty to find solutions that lower costs while protecting innovation and future drug developmentin our country,Brooks said.I am disappointedSpeaker Pelosiisnot supporting this bipartisan, bicameral collaboration.I urge House Leadership to consider H.R. 19,The Lower Costs, More Cures Act,ofwhich I am proud to be an original cosponsor. This package of bipartisan provisions previously passed through the House Energy and Commerce committeeandachieves our shared goal of lowering drug prices and out-of-pocket costs for Americans, while ensuring the United States will continue to be on the cutting edge of biomedical research, innovation and breakthrough medicines to develop cures. BACKGROUND H.R.19,The Lower Costs, More Cures Act,is a bipartisan alternative to Speaker Pelosi's partisan drug pricing plan. H.R. 19 requires insurance companies to make information about drug costs available in the doctor's office before a prescription is written sodoctors and patientsknow the costprior to arriving at the pharmacy counter. Equipped with pricing information up front,doctors can prescribe the medicine that is best and most affordable fortheir patients. This legislation increases low-cost options for patients by bringing more generic and biosimilar competition to the marketplace faster. It establishes a new negotiator at the United States Trade Representative to negotiate and advocate for the American consumer in all international trade agreements with respect to drug prices. H.R. 19 lowers how much American families pay out-of-pocket for insulin by encouraging insurers to cover their fair share as part of high-deductible health plans; leveraging current policies in Medicaid to get a better deal for patients; adding a $50 monthly cap on insulin for seniors; and creating new pathways at FDA to allow for lower cost options to come to market sooner. Speaker Pelosi's drug pricing plan, H.R. 3, will tax a drug manufacturer's revenue starting at 65 percent and increasing by 10 percent every three months if the manufacturer fails to bend to the government's decree. This large penalty will force the manufacturer to stop selling the drug in Americagreatly decreasing access to curative medicines. The bipartisan Congressional Budget Office shows fewer cures to be developed under H.R. 3, due to the harsh penalties and dwindling market incentives. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/usmca-final-agreement/,"Tuesday, December 10, 2019",2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Walorski Statement on Final USMCA Agreement WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today released the following statement on the final U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): This is a huge victory for our country's workers, small businesses, manufacturers, and farmers. USMCA will drive economic growth and boost job creation by expanding markets for made-in-America products and Hoosier ag exports. I'm grateful to have had a seat at the table working with President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer to move USMCA forward in a way that benefits Hoosiers. With this final agreement to modernize North American trade, the president is delivering on his promise to level the playing field for American workers and farmers and to keep our economic momentum going. Now it's time for Congress to vote without further delay. I look forward to casting my vote for USMCA soon. Congresswoman Walorski and other members of the House Republican USMCA Whip Team receive a briefing Tuesday from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on the final agreement. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-young-urges-permanent-repeal-of-medical-device-tax,VIDEO: Young Urges Permanent Repeal of Medical Device Tax,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 10, 2019 VIDEO: Young Urges Permanent Repeal of Medical Device Tax WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) called for a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, a tax on innovation that threatens patient care and could cost over 21,000 jobs. The tax is set to go back into effect January 1, 2020. Once again we're approaching year's end and one of our most innovative sectors, the medical device manufacturing sector, is under threat. Years ago, everyone will recall, Democrats and only Democrats voted to implement this onerous tax. It's a tax on innovation, it's a tax on American competitiveness, it's a tax on American working families. And I've seen these hardworking manufacturing workers, who work at these device companies back home in Indiana. Look, they take great pride in their work. These jobs pay far more than the median wage in Indiana, they know that they are involved in life-sustaining, often times life improving work. This work can only continue, however, if we're able to at the least give a reprieve to these innovative companies, and the workers who make these important products by delaying the implementation of the medical device tax which is set to go back into effect in January of next year, said Senator Young. this also means Democrats who for years have indicated they support a full repeal of this tax calling Nancy Pelosi and encouraging Nancy Pelosi get on board, because unfortunately she and only she is the primary barrier to seeing this tax delayed or ultimately repealed, Senator Young added. Watch the full video of Senator Young's remarks here. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-statement-on-usmca,Young Statement on USMCA,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 10, 2019 Young Statement on USMCA WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): After a full year of unhelpful foot dragging by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrats have finally come to the table on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trade with our North American neighbors is critical to Hoosier manufacturers and farmers. Indiana is the most manufacturing intensive state in the country, and one out of four Hoosier manufacturing businesses directly export to Canada or Mexico, resulting in roughly 60,000 jobs. Additionally, 95 percent of farms in Indiana are family owned and they rely on access to markets. While I am still reviewing compromise provisions which were finalized this week, I am hopeful that both chambers can move to pass implementing legislation for the benefit of our farmers, manufacturers, and all American workers. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=72,Baird STEM Education Bill Passes House and Heads to Presidents' Desk to Become Law,2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,James Baird,B001307,baird.house.gov,,,legacy,"The U.S. House of Representatives today passed by voice vote the Building Blocks of STEM Act (S. 737), which ensures that children, and especially girls, are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) earlier and more effectively. Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced H.R. 1665, which unanimously passed the House in July. S. 737 is the nearly identical Senate version of the bill. This legislation is now headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. Fostering the natural curiosity that children possess is critical to expanding their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. Equally important is ensuring that we get more girls involved in the STEM fields, so that we have as many people as possible contributing to the knowledge base of our society. It is very timely that the House approved this legislation since today marks the beginning of Computer Science Education Week, said Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04). This bill helps ensure we are preparing our future workforce to fill the jobs of the future. By passing this important legislation we will continue America's global leadership in science and technology, said Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Frank Lucas said the following after House passage: I'm grateful to Representative Baird for his leadership on this bipartisan STEM education bill with Representative Stevens. The demand for skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, math, and computer sciences is growing exponentially and we need to expand our workforce to keep America at the leading edge of innovation. To meet that need we must engage childrenparticularly girlsin STEM at a young age and encourage them to stay involved as they grow. The Building Blocks of STEM Act does just that. I appreciate all that Representative Baird has done to pass this bill through Congress so it can be signed into law. Background: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the largest funders of STEM education programs in the federal government. Through their Discovery Research PreK-12 program, the NSF conducts research and develops new approaches to STEM education, so we can learn what works best when it comes to teaching kids about math and science. Currently, most of this research takes place at the middle and high school levels. The Building Blocks of STEM Act addresses this by directing the NSF to consider age, with a focus on early childhood, when awarding grants for research. It also creates two additional grant programs: one to accelerate research into why young girls do or do not participate in STEM activities; and a second to develop and evaluate programs in pre-K and elementary schools that will lead to increases in the number of young girls participating in computer science activities. To view full bill text, please click here. ### Congressman Jim Baird represents Indiana's 4th Congressional District. A lifelong Hoosier, he serves as a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/greg-pence-defends-american-farmers-urges-pelosi-hold-vote-usmca,"Greg Pence Defends American Farmers, Urges Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA",2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) joined 159 of his Republican colleagues, led by Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Michael Conaway, today to urge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to immediately put the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) on the House floor for a vote. Monday marks the 374th day since the USMCA was finalized and signed by President Trump. House Democrats obsess over a starkly partisan impeachment while our nation's farmers and ranchers are left on the backburner. The immediate consideration and passage of this vital trade agreement is urgent. The full text of the letter is below: __ Dear Speaker Pelosi: The undersigned Republican Members strongly urge you to ensure that the House of Representatives takes up and passes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement this year. With just two weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered the first session of the 116th Congress. Rather than working together to pass bipartisan measures that could be signed into law, House Democrats have instead obsessed over a partisan impeachment process of which the sole purpose is to overturn the decision of voters in the 2016 election. The little remaining time has largely been consumed by passing partisan messaging bills that have no chance of enactment, even in the case where common ground could easily have been found. Thankfully, it is not too late for House Democrats to do the right thing. For starters, the House should finally stop dithering on USMCA and pass this critically important trade agreement. Nearly every agriculture group in America has called on Congress to pass USMCA, which significantly improves trade relations with our two largest trading partners that together purchase about one-third of all U.S. agricultural exports. Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports alone are expected to increase by more than $2 billion annually, helping to build on the 325,000 American jobs that are already reliant on our nation's exports to Mexico and Canada. Significant new market access for U.S. dairy, chicken, eggs, and turkey producers is expected under the agreement while strides are also made in favor of our wheat farmers. These and other improvements will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers who are struggling under the weight of a recession that began in late 2014. Expanding U.S. agriculture exports through truly free and fair trade agreements will help put American agriculture back on its feet. Mexico is already our corn growers' number one customer, while Canada and Mexico buy close to half of our pork products. And beef sales to our immediate neighbors are estimated to add about $70 per head to the bottom line of U.S. cattlemen. Under USMCA, the United States has a real opportunity to expand on these successes at a time when U.S. farmers and ranchers and rural America need help the most. USMCA already contains the strongest labor provisions of any trade agreement considered by the U.S. to date, and the Trump Administration has worked diligently and in good faith to address these issues because the President is absolutely focused on ensuring a level playing field for all U.S. workers. Passing USMCA is a chance for the House to chalk up one critically important victory for the American people, and we urge you to seize this opportunity. Sincerely, __ House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway was joined by Representatives Greg Pence (IN-06), Kevin Brady (TX-08), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), Steve Scalise (LA-01), Liz Cheney (WY-AL), Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), Trent Kelly (MS-01), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Rick W. Allen (GA-12), David Rouzer (NC-07), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), Ralph Abraham, M.D. (LA-05), Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04),Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Ron Wright (TX-06), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Bill Flores (TX-17), Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), John Ratcliffe (TX-04), Mike Bost (IL-12), Tom McClintock (CA-04), John Shimkus (IL-15), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), David P. Roe, M.D. (TN-01), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Greg Gianforte (MT-AL), Denver Riggleman (VA-05), Roger Williams (TX-25), Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Jody B. Hice (GA-10), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Mark Walker (NC-06), Chris Stewart (UT-02), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Scott R. Tipton (CO-03), Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), Steve Womack (AR-03), James R. Baird (IN-04), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Lee M. Zeldin (NY-01), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Mark E. Green, M.D. (TN-07), John W. Rose (TN-06), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Kenny Marchant (TX-24), Van Taylor (TX-03), James Comer (KY-01), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Mark Meadows (NC-11), Devin Nunes (CA-22), Jackie Walorski (IN-02), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Steven M. Palazzo (MS-04), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Kay Granger (TX-12), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04), Steve Chabot (OH-01), Tom Reed (NY-23), Darin LaHood (IL-18), Mike Rogers (AL-03), Ron Estes (KS-04), J. French Hill (AR-02), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Ted Budd (NC-13), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Bradley Byrne (AL-01), A. Drew Ferguson, IV (GA-03), Tom Rice (SC-07), Roger W. Marshall, M.D. (KS-01), David P. Joyce (OH-14), Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M (OH-02), Michael Guest (MS-03), Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36), Pete Olson (TX-22), Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Will Hurd (TX-23), Mac Thornberry (TX-13), Randy Weber (TX-14), Warren Davidson (OH-08), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Steve Stivers (OH-15), Garret Graves (LA-06), Patrick T. McHenry (NC-10), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), John R. Carter (TX-31), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Ken Buck (CO-04), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Billy Long (MO-07), Elise M. Stefanik (NY-21), Jason Smith (MO-08), Sam Graves (MO-06), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), John R. Moolenaar (MI-04), Mike Simpson (ID-02), Earl L. Buddy Carter (GA-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Jim Banks (IN-03), F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (WI-05), Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Fred Keller (PA-12), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Jim Jordan (OH-04), David Kustoff (TN-08), John R. Curtis (UT-03), Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Susan W. Brooks (IN-05), W. Gregory Steube (FL-17), Ben Cline (VA-06), Robert J. Wittman (VA-01), William R. Timmons, IV (SC-04), Mike Johnson (LA-04), Scott Perry (PA-10), Michael R. Turner (OH-10), Carol D. Miller (WV-03), Tom Cole (OK-04), George Holding (NC-02), Steve King (IA-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Richard Hudson (NC-08), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Andy Barr (KY-06), Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Steve Watkins (KS-02), Chip Roy (TX-21), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), Robert E. Latta (OH-05), Daniel Meuser (PA-09), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Tom Graves (GA-14), Rob Bishop (UT-1), Doug Collins (GA-9), Greg Walden (OR-2), H. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Don Young (AK-AL), and Mark Amodei (NV-02). ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3734,House Democrats Try to Seize Control of the Nation’s Election Process,2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting against the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4), a federal power grab that gives the Department of Justice control over state and local elections without any proof of voter discrimination: An American citizen's right to vote is one of our most cherished freedoms. That is why our nation has robust protections in law, such as the Voting Rights Act, to ensure that discrimination doesn't impact an American citizen's ability to exercise their right to vote. However, House Democrats continue to protest the results of the 2016 presidential election because it did not go their way. H.R. 4 is just another cynical attempt by House Democrats to enact heavy-handed government regulations at the federal level that will give Washington the ability to micromanage state and local election laws and give Democrats an unfair advantage at the ballot box that will silence the voices of Americans that do not agree with them. Background The Voting Rights Act(VRA)is permanent law and does not require reauthorization.It includes robust protections and remedies to protect Americans from voter discrimination. Section 2 of the VRA already allows lawsuits to challenge state and local voting laws, including through preliminary injunctions. Section 3 of the VRA already allows federal judges to put jurisdictions under preclearance requirements when those jurisdictions have a record of actual discrimination in voting.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-greg-pence-attend-veterans-christmas-appreciation-dinner,MEDIA ADVISORY: Greg Pence to Attend Veterans Christmas Appreciation Dinner,2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) announced today he will be will be kicking off the Christmas season by celebrating local veterans at the 6th Annual Veterans Christmas Appreciation Dinner in Richmond, IN. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. for Veterans to interact with local businesses to see available services within the community. The dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. WHEN: Saturday, December 7th, 2019 3:00pmET 8:00pmET Rep. Pence expected to arrive at 4:00pmET WHERE: Wayne County Fairgrounds Kuhlman Center 861 Salisbury Road Richmond,IN47374 ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/pence-foreign-affairs-republicans-pelosi-partisan-impeachment-impeding-work,"Pence, Foreign Affairs Republicans to Pelosi: Partisan Impeachment Impeding Work for American People",2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) joined 19 Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) in urging Speaker Pelosi to schedule votes on urgent bipartisan priorities that are blocked while Democrats pursue their hyper-partisan impeachment. With only eight more legislative days left this year, the Members, led by Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX), called on Speaker Pelosi to use the remaining time productively and focus on advancing the USMCA and critical border security measures as well as responsibly funding the government to prevent a harmful shutdown. They added that the Speaker must allow Congress to address these critical issues facing our country, instead of dividing the American people with a partisan impeachment probe less than a year before the presidential election. In the letter, HFAC Republicans wrote:The Democrat's partisan impeachment process is impeding the House of Representatives from acting on solutions for the American people. As this session of Congress comes to an end, we respectfully request you bring pressing bipartisan legislation to the floor so we can create more jobs, enhance our border security, and provide funding to better protect the United States from rising threats abroad. It is vital that Congress show the American people we can work together to solve our nation's biggest challenges. They continued:We must pass final FY2020 spending bills that fully fund our military, support our frontline defenders and law enforcement, and provide the necessary resources to the Department of State to help protect against the rising nation state threats including Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. Full text of the letter is availablehereor below: December 4, 2019 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi, The Democrats' partisan impeachment process is impeding the House of Representatives from acting on solutions for the American people. As this session of Congress comes to an end, we respectfully request you bring pressing bipartisan legislation to the floor so we can create more jobs, enhance our border security, and provide funding to better protect the United States from rising threats abroad. It is vital that Congress show the American people we can work together to solve our nation's biggest challenges. Nearly a year ago, the United States, Mexico and Canada came together for the initial signing ceremony of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). On June 19, 2019, Mexico became the first country to ratify it. This agreement will bolster our already strong economy by adding predictability and certainty for business growth. USMCA will also help combat human trafficking which tragically affects hundreds of thousands of victims a year in cities large and small. While Congress has acted over the years to tackle this heinous crime, more must be done and USMCA is part of the solution. I urge you to bring this up for a vote before the House recesses in December. Another important priority of the American people is achieving operational control of our border. We are constantly reminded that our borders are being exploited, including by those who are intent on doing Americans harm. Transnational gangs, violent criminals, traffickers, drug smugglers, and other nefarious actors continue to do everything they can to get into the United States. Republicans have offered common sense border security and loophole closing solutions which need action in the House. We also need to ensure that we are properly supporting our front-line defenders and programs to best address the drivers of mass migration, especially in Central America. One of Congress's main responsibilities set forth in the Constitution is to appropriate taxpayer dollars. Last month, a second continuing resolution was enacted to prevent a government shutdown. However, continuing resolutions are no way to fund the government and provide federal agencies, employees, and our men and women in uniform predictability. We must pass final FY2020 spending bills that fully fund our military, support our frontline defenders and law enforcement, and provide the necessary resources to the Department of State to help protect against the rising nation state threats including Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. As former Secretary Jim Mattis said, If you don't fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately. As the political climate in Washington, D.C. feels more partisan than ever before with the Democrats' drive for impeachment, we urge you to bring these and other bipartisan solutions to the floor. We must show the American people we can come together to tackle our most pressing challenges and to restore their faith in Congress. Sincerely, Michael T. McCaul (Ranking Member) Christopher Smith Steve Chabot Joe Wilson Scott Perry Ted Yoho Lee Zeldin Jim Sensenbrenner Ann Wagner Brian Mast Francis Rooney John Curtis Ken Buck Ron Wright Guy Reschenthaler Tim Burchett Greg Pence Steve Watkins Michael Guest ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://walorski.house.gov/critical-breakthrough-products-seniors/,"Friday, December 6, 2019",2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jackie Walorski,W000813,walorski.house.gov,,,legacy,"Friday, December 6, 2019 Walorski Reintroduces Critical Bipartisan Legislation Ensuring Patient Access to Breakthrough Medical Products WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today reintroduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019 (H.R. 5333). This bill would guarantee Medicare beneficiaries access to cutting-edge medical innovation by streamlining the coverage determination process and improving the availability of breakthrough devices for patients. Walorski's bipartisan legislation is being co-led by Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), Rep. Tony Crdenas (D-Calif.), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.), and Rep. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). We need to remove the unnecessary barriers preventing seniors from getting the cutting-edge medical products they need, including medical devices, Congresswoman Walorski said. The Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act will encourage life-saving medical innovation and expand treatment options covered by Medicare. These important reforms will open new doors for future innovative therapies and cures that will improve quality of life for seniors. This hurry-up-and-wait situation makes no sense. Seniors shouldn't have to wait unnecessarily to access medical products that can change or even save their lives, Congresswoman DelBene said. Guaranteeing coverage of breakthrough technologies and opening the door to coverage of new digital-based products encourages investment in the industry, facilitating innovation and future advancements. It's wrong that our seniors are forced to wait years for access to critical medical technologies, Congressman Crdenas said. This bill cuts the time Medicare enrollees must wait to access revolutionary medical technology by improving the determination process for patients. This is a smart, bipartisan solution to a problem that affects millions of seniors across the United States. This legislation will help millions of seniors on Medicare by ensuring more timely access to the treatments they need, Congressman Bilirakis said. Additionally, there are more than 600 medical device companies in our state working to develop innovative and effective products. During a roundtable discussion in my district, I heard from many of these businesses about how these lengthy and unnecessary Medicare coverage delays create a significant barrier in bringing new products to market. This bill is about connecting patients with important devices and technologies more quickly. Additionally, it is about encouraging innovation rather than stifling it. Government has to get out of the way and streamline the payment process for effective new devices that can ultimately help improve and save lives. All Americans deserve access to life-saving, breakthrough therapies and devices, Congresswoman Sewell said. This bill takes a critical step in the right direction to ensure that the review and approval process for breakthrough therapies doesn't inhibit patient access to innovative and effective technologies as they come to market. It is critical that Medicare beneficiaries receive timely access to innovative therapies that bring positive health outcomes, Congressman Marshall said. This bipartisan bill encourages the development of new medical devices to treat life-threatening illnesses by bridging the coverage gap so our seniors can actually access them. This is a common-sense initiative and I'm pleased to join this bipartisan group in working to bring innovative treatments and cures to America's seniors. BACKGROUND Currently, Medicare does not automatically cover the latest advances in medical technology, even when the products are approved through the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) breakthrough pathway process. Medicare's coverage determination for FDA approved products can take up to three years, delaying vital treatments to millions of seniors. Walorski's Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act would require Medicare to temporarily cover all breakthrough products approved through the FDA's breakthrough pathway for a three-year period, during which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must make a permanent coverage determination. This allows patients to receive the most cutting-edge, innovative care as soon as it comes to market. For a medical product to earn the FDA's breakthrough designation it must meet the following criteria: provide more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions; has no approved alternatives; offers significant advantages over existing approved alternatives; or availability is in the best interest of patients. H.R. 5333 also provides temporary coverage for certain breakthrough devices that did not exist or were not contemplated when Medicare was first created and do not have a Medicare benefit category. Since last Congress, the FDA has granted breakthrough status to products that do not have a benefit category in Medicare, and therefore no pathway or coverage for Medicare patients. For example, software or digital products, such as Prescription Digital Therapeutics are not eligible for Medicare coverage because today there is no appropriate benefit category. Walorski's bill would allow the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary the flexibility to make coverage determinations for products that have FDA breakthrough status but no benefit category. Walorski previously introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act in 2018 during the 115th Congress. Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-scott-grassley-colleagues-introduce-expanded-bill-on-opportunity-zone-reporting-requirements,"Young, Scott, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements",2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 06, 2019 Young, Scott, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was joined today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) in the introduction the IMPACT Act, which would reinstate and expand reporting requirements to determine the impact of the more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the country. The IMPACT, orImproving and Reinstating the Monitoring, Prevention, Accountability, Certification, and Transparency Provisions of Opportunity Zones Actincludes a variety of reporting requirements, fully listed below, to provide for the most robust and granular analysis over time on the targeted impacts of investments in Opportunity Zones. With more than $63 billion already in anticipated investments, it is critical that this analysis is in place. The IMPACT Act's requirements do this while protecting taxpayer privacy laws and preserving the ability of communities to utilize a wide-variety of possible investments without overburdening entrepreneurs and local governments with mountains of unnecessary paperwork. When we passed tax reform, I was proud to support the creation of Opportunity Zones to incentivize new investment in distressed communities across the country,saidSenator Young.TheIMPACT Actwill help strengthen Opportunity Zones by increasing transparency within the program and creating metrics to measure and improve on its success. Opportunity Zones provide thousands of low-income communities, both urban and rural, across the country with the potential to transform the future for generations to come,Senator Tim Scott said.The IMPACT Act's reporting requirements will help show communities and investors that the initiative is working, as well as help root out any fraud or abuse. This is an important piece of the puzzle to help the more than 31 million Americans living in Opportunity Zones experience a brighter future. Opportunity Zones have the potential to transform some of the most economically underdeveloped parts of the country and lift millions of Americans out of poverty. Everyone deserves a shot at the American Dream. This legislation will help make sure the federal government has the information it needs to track the success of Opportunity Zones,said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley. I was proud to support Opportunity Zones in 2017 with the goal of spurring economic innovation in communities across our nation, giving all Americans thechanceto succeed,Senator Rubio said.The IMPACT Act will increase accountability to ensure Opportunity Zones are having the positive effect on distressed communities that they were created to. This bill would help us monitor and better understand what's working and what's not in the Opportunity Zone program. This program can really be a game-changer for West Virginia because of the chance to leverage investments. Having this information will help the program become more robust and aid the communities that need it the most,said Senator Capito. Opportunity Zones are a promising tool for driving investment in distressed communities,said Senator Ernst.This important legislation will ensure that we can effectively measure its success in communities across Iowa. As a fifth generation Coloradan who grew up on the Eastern Plains, I know how important it is to attract growth to local communities, and particularly rural communities, in Colorado and throughout the country,said Senator Gardner.The IMPACT Act will provide new data on Opportunity Zones, so we can make them as effective as possible at encouraging investment, inciting growth, and extending opportunities for communities across all four corners of Colorado. Instead of utilizing a Band-Aid method or temporary fix, the Opportunity Zones initiative aims to lift up entire neighborhoods by attracting private investment to areas most in need. With about $6 trillion of capital gains sitting on the sidelines, investors can now take advantage of a tax incentive if they elect to invest resources in the more than 8,700 designated distressed communities across the country. The law is also written in a way that encourages long-term investment by allowing for a step-up approach: There is a greater financial benefit for investing over a 10-year time period, rather than just five years. This type of structure will encourage investors to establish meaningful relationships with the communities they are investing in. ClickHEREto read full bill text. Specifically, the IMPACT Act: Codifies requirements for Qualified Opportunity Fundsto report information on the value of total assets held by the fund, the location and value of Opportunity Zone property held by the fund, whether the property is owner or leased, information on disposed investments during the tax year, information on the location and industry classification codes of businesses receiving equity investments as well as the value of those investments. The IMPACT Act also requires reporting on the number of persons employed through OZ investments, thereby providing data on job creation and firm growth without burdening small businesses and funds alike. Codifies requirements for investorsto report critical information on Opportunity Zone investments including funds receiving investments, relevant dates on which investments and dispositions are made, descriptions of Opportunity Zone investments, and measures that will continue to allow IRS to track both the deferral and recognition of gains, the trajectory of OZ investments over time, and compliance more broadly. Adds penaltiesfor both individuals and funds that fail to accurately and appropriately file the required returns or statements and also significantly enhances penalties for any individual who attempts to take advantage of the OZ incentive for fraudulent purposes. Requires that Treasury make public as soon as practicable and annually thereaftertimely, comprehensive information tracking Qualified Opportunity Funds and their corresponding investments into zones. Specifically, Treasury shall make public in the aggregate the total number of funds, the total assets of all funds, the distribution of Opportunity Zone investments across different industry classification codes, the percentage of all Opportunity Zones that have received investment through the incentive, the total amount of Opportunity Fund investments made in each census tract, the distribution of investments in real property and active businesses, data deciphering the sizes of businesses receiving OZ investment, and numbers of jobs created or sustained by those businesses in light of Opportunity Zone investments. In addition to that, this legislation requires the most comprehensive community impact report on Opportunity Zones,which will provide granular data on the real impacts we're seeing in OZ's over time. Specifically, in addition to the annual reporting Treasury is required to produce, in five years and again five years thereafter, Treasury shall work with relevant agencies to provide a comprehensive report on an exhaustive list of economic and demographic data points to provide a holistic view on the impact to each census tract over time. This includes but is not limited to the unemployment rate of the zone, education levels of zone residents, the availability of affordable housing and percentage of income used for rent, impacts to median family income, the presence of specific industries and new business starts that create jobs, home equity impacts for residents, and more. But this IMPACT Act doesn't stop there, it also compares these data points with the time periods before these specific tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones and also compares them against other low income communities that are similarly situated but were not selected for OZ designation. This will ultimately provide us with a holistic understanding of the real impacts to zone residents as well as the benefits and potential of the Opportunity Zones. The IMPACT Act also ensures the protection of private taxpayer informationcurrently safeguarded under federal law, thereby protecting competitive and proprietary information critical to the marketplace. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-stabenow-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-social-determinants-of-health-,"Young, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Social Determinants of Health",2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 06, 2019 Young, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Social Determinants of Health WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) introduced legislation that would empower states and local governments to improve health outcomes by addressing the economic and social conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play. TheSocial Determinants Accelerator Actwould establish a federal interagency council to better leverage existing programs and address the barriers to coordination between health and social services programs. The bill would also help states and localities to develop innovative strategies to address social determinants in their communities. A person's health should not be dependent on where they live or the economic challenges they face,said Senator Young.This bipartisan bill will help our communities find solutions to challenges, such as reliable transportation and affordable housing, that negatively impact the health and well-being of our most vulnerable citizens. Families know that staying healthy takes much more than just going to the doctor. Investing in nutrition services, housing, transportation, and good-paying jobs will make sure Americans have the resources they need to take care of their families. This bipartisan bill will improve the lives of Michiganders and expand Americans' access to comprehensive health care, said Senator Stabenow. Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions that affect an individual's health and well-being, such as access to reliable transportation and stable housing. Addressing these factors can have a meaningful impact on the prevention and management of chronic diseases in our communities. TheSocial Determinants Accelerator Actaims to address the social determinants of health by providing up to $20 million for state, local and tribal governments to develop strategies that target social determinants negatively impacting our most vulnerable populations. The legislation also establishes a federal interagency council to help grantees with identifying federal authorities, opportunities and strategies to tackle these challenges. The complete text of the legislation can be foundhere. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-drafting-articles-impeachment,Rep. Carson Statement on Drafting Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-05,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,carson,https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson, a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi called on the House to begin drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. ""Speaker Pelosi has made the right decision. In fact, it's the only reasonable decision she could have made when faced with the facts our impeachment inquiry has uncovered. I have been heavily involved in this process, participating in a number of depositions and hearings with principled public servants and military officers. They all led us to the same conclusion: the president abused his power, compromised our national security for personal gain, and violated his oath of office. ""These offenses are egregious. Congress would not be doing its job if we did not condemn this unacceptable behavior through the strongest oversight tools at our disposal. It's disheartening that we have reached this point, but the president's actions have left us no choice. We must proceed with this process in order to secure the tenets of our democracy and protect the republic.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-on-drafting-articles-of-impeachment,Rep. Carson Statement on Drafting Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-05,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Congressman Andr Carson, a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi called on the House to begin drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Speaker Pelosi has made the right decision. In fact, it's the only reasonable decision she could have made when faced with the facts our impeachment inquiry has uncovered. I have been heavily involved in this process, participating in a number of depositions and hearings with principled public servants and military officers. They all led us to the same conclusion: the president abused his power, compromised our national security for personal gain, and violated his oath of office. These offenses are egregious. Congress would not be doing its job if we did not condemn this unacceptable behavior through the strongest oversight tools at our disposal. It's disheartening that we have reached this point, but the president's actions have left us no choice. We must proceed with this process in order to secure the tenets of our democracy and protect the republic.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-op-ed-an-innovative-solution-to-nations-student-debt-crisis,Young Op-ed: An Innovative Solution to Nation's Student Debt Crisis,2019-12-05,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 05, 2019 Young Op-ed: An Innovative Solution to Nation's Student Debt Crisis We need to look for a solution and find a responsible middle ground that lies somewhere in between doing nothing and paying tens of billions of dollars a year for students to attend college. That's why an increasing number of students across the nation are drawn to innovative, privately funded, debt-free arrangements known as Income Share Agreements (ISAs). - Senator Todd Young KOKOMO, Ind.In anop-ed in today'sKokomo Tribune, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) outlines the need for hisISA Student Protection Act, which aims to provide a new financing option for higher education as an alternative tothe unworkable free-college proposals from Democrats. Income Share Agreements (ISAs) are already up and running in schoolsacross the country, includingKenzie Academyin Indiana. On the debate stage, we have heard Democrats running for president offer the wrong answer to America's student debt crisis: discharge all student debt and offer free, taxpayer-funded college to all.In a political season when we find opposing sides disagreeing on so many things, we can all agree that education after high school is too expensive,Senator Young writes.We need to look for a solution and find a responsible middle ground that lies somewhere in between doing nothing and paying tens of billions of dollars a year for students to attend college.That's why an increasing number of students across the nation are drawn to innovative, privately funded, debt-free arrangements known as Income Share Agreements (ISAs). Read Senator Young's full op-edhereand below. Kokomo Tribune: Todd Young: An innovative solution to nation's student debt crisis By: U.S. SenatorTodd Young Thursday, December 5, 2019 https://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/columns/todd-young-an-innovative-solution-to-nation-s-student-debt/article_add0d29a-16bc-11ea-abc7-7b1a956c366e.html On the debate stage, we have heard Democrats running for president offer the wrong answer to America's student debt crisis: discharge all student debt and offer free, taxpayer-funded college to all. In a political season when we find opposing sides disagreeing on so many things, we can all agree that education after high school is too expensive. Student debt, and traditional student loan arrangements, have become a burden on Americans striving to build better lives for themselves and their families. We need to look for a solution and find a responsible middle ground that lies somewhere in between doing nothing and paying tens of billions of dollars a year for students to attend college. That's why an increasing number of students across the nation are drawn to innovative, privately funded, debt-free arrangements known as Income Share Agreements (ISAs). With ISAs, private funders maybe a university, maybe a non-profit, maybe a corporation will pay for a student's trade school, coding program, or college degree; after graduation, students will repay funders with a modest percentage of their future earnings for a set number of years. Traditional student loans place all the risk on the student. If you can't find a job related to your major, private loans aren't forgiving. If you happen to find a job that pays too little, you will be stuck with unmanageable student loan payments. Plans on the left propose taking the risk of non-payment off of the student only to transfer it to taxpayers, many of whom are of modest means. Students who dropped out of school or found themselves underemployed would have nothing to worry about, but taxpayers living paycheck to paycheck would feel the squeeze. Under today's taxpayer-funded college for free proposals, it's easy to imagine a scenario where far more people would take advantage of free college, and far more people would leave without a diploma, because there's no risk in doing so. After all, the entire cost of non-completion would be paid by taxpayers. To avoid this predicament, ISAs give students flexibility to design a private payment agreement that works for them. In fact, ISAs are already being used in many places across the country, including in Indiana. For example, ISAs are also being used by students to pursue meaningful career training at technical and professional schools. In Indianapolis, Kenzie Academy offers ISAs for their online and in-person technology education program. I had an opportunity to visit Kenzie Academy and met Tamika, a 10-year Navy veteran and mother of four. She wanted a new career in technology but knew she could not afford tuition payments or loans with high interest rates. The ISA program allows her to continue caring for her family without relocating outside of Indiana. Purdue University has also gotten into the game. Its Back a Boiler program is an attractive alternative to private loans or the government's PLUS loans that have high interest rates. I have spoken with students who told me that ISAs are attractive to them because instead of basing financial aid on family income, which is outside of the student's control, they are solely based on each individual's projected future earnings. Some commentators have rightly worried that this kind of system could be abused. This is why the bipartisan ISA Student Protection Act is good policy. The legislation creates a regulatory framework for Income Share Agreements in a student-focused way. Earners making less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Line are exempted from making any repayments whatsoever. The new regulatory framework will also require that funders let students know if private loans or PLUS loans would offer them a better deal, meaning they must compare how ISA payments stack up against loans so that every student can decide which mix of funding works best for them. Once the regulatory framework is in place, ISAs will be used to fund all sorts of postsecondary education, from college to career and technical schools, all without burdening taxpayers. Bottom line: ISAs are a sensible, privately funded solution to the out-of-control student debt crisis. Once signed into law, this legislation will safeguard students so that funders will pay to upskill and reskill American workers and provide needed regulatory clarity. No matter where someone comes from, or what challenges they face, all deserve an opportunity to achieve their higher education goals, have a meaningful career, and live their version of the American Dream.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-urges-olympic-committee-to-hold-china-accountable-and-ensure-human-rights-at-2022-beijing-olympics,Young Urges Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights at 2022 Beijing Olympics,2019-12-05,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Mr. Thomas Bach President, International Olympic Committee Chteau de Vidy Case Postale 356 1001 Lausanne Switzerland Dear Mr. Bach: We write to express support of the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Agenda 2020 and request its immediate full implementation. Specifically, we hold great concern that the People's Republic of China (PRC), a country plagued with violent suppression of free speech, state-sponsored oppression, and human rights abuses, is set to serve as host to the 2022 Olympic Winter Games without proper guidelines or requirements. For years, host cities have unfortunately committed human rights abuses in accordance with the preparation and conducting of the Olympic Games. In response to these concerning trends, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in December 2014, unanimously agreed to adopt the Olympic Agenda 2020. This document maintains that Olympic principles are United Nations principles; one reform included in adhering to these international principles is an overhaul to the Host City Contract requirements to be fully implemented by 2024. The Olympic Agenda 2020 and its corresponding Host City Contract requirements were unanimously adopted seven months prior to the awarding of the 2022 Olympic Games to Beijing, PRC, and the execution of its Host City Contract. As part of the host city selection process, the IOC considers whether the Games would leave a positive legacy that meets the individual needs and long-term development goals of the respective city and region. Further, the IOC's Olympic Charter holds that The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, making the host city a crucial piece of the puzzle. Rightfully present in the revised Host City Contract under the Olympic Agenda 2020 is an address of the host city's respect of human rights. These revised Host City Contract requirements include protection of human rights and labor-related protections, as well as the assurance that all violations of human rights, fraud, or acts of corruption are remedied in accordance with applicable international agreements, laws, and regulations. Delaying application of imperative guidelines like these until the 2024 Olympic Games leaves China free reign in 2022. China has made evident their exploitation of human labor and violation of human rights. Two most recent examples are the 403 pages of internal Chinese Communist Party (CCP) documents published by the New York Times outlining the CCP's ruthless and extraordinary campaign to organize the mass detention of Uyghur Muslims within its borders as well as a classified list of guidelines for operating the camps revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists both revealed in November 2019. Furthermore, we also ask that you look to Beijing's past actions when entrusted with the Olympic torch. The Department of State in its annual Report on Human Rights Practices identified a peak in human rights abuses around the 2008 Olympic Games.This report documents forced relocations linked to Olympic infrastructure construction; mandatory travel abroad or house arrest for political prisoners during the Games; increased surveillance of civil society organizations and suspension of meetings and activities by NGOs; increased harassment of religious groups, including prominent Christian activists; directives to schools and universities regarding guardrails for political and social discourse leading up to and during the Olympics; heightened harassment, detention, and incarceration of dissidents; restrictions on the right to assemble and raise grievances; and other abuses. Additionally, an international NGO documented and a Chinese governmental investigation later confirmed eight cases of child labor utilized by Lekit Stationary Company to produce 2008 Olympics-branded and -licensed goods. These actions clearly all fall out of the bounds of international norms regarding human rights practices and would be in violation of the new Host City Contract requirements. Host City Contract requirements also include close cooperation between Olympic committees and the host city and its authorities in the areas of media, information and knowledge management, and rights protection. Prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Chinese propaganda authorities issued a 21-point directive outlining how domestic media could report on the Olympics, including a ban on reporting on Tibetan and Uyghur movements, a prohibition from noting the lifting of censorship of Western websites just during the time of the Olympics, and a blanket requirement to report positively on Olympic security arrangements. The Foreign Correspondent's Club of China also noted a spike in the weeks prior and during the Olympics in infringement by local authorities on the freedom of foreign journalists including the beating of two Japanese journalists, abuse of Hong Kong journalists, and detention of two Finnish journalists as well as other foreign correspondents. Therefore, we call on the International Olympic Committee to implement the Host City Contract requirements as outlined in the Olympic Agenda 2020 to all contracts applied to Olympic Games occurring after January 1, 2020. We understand that this implementation would apply both to the execution of new Host City Contracts and to the update of existing Host City Contracts. These guidelines have been prepared for six years, and were publically available prior to Beijing signing its July 2015 Host City Contract, providing all prospective and current host nations ample time to consider the requirements. Any nation enjoying the opportunity to promote of its image on the world stage should be held to the utmost standards of human rights and freedom. The Olympic Games are a shining example of the best that humans can be. We urge you to allow this to be true across all arenas and implement the most current Host City Requirements for each forthcoming Games. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1582,Rep. Banks Announces Release of Reagan Task Force Report on Strengthening America’s National Security Innovation Base,2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.This week, the Reagan Institute's Reagan Task Force released a report outlining its recommendations to strengthen America's National Security Innovation Base (NSIB). The report, the Contest for Innovation: Strengthening America's National Security Innovation Base in an Era of Strategic Competition, addresses key challenges facing the Department of Defense (DoD) as it prepares for the future constructs of warfare. Rep. Jim Banks' served as Commissioner on the Reagan Task Force for nearly a year and his input was critical in shaping the report and its recommendations. The Reagan Task Force's report is the product of a year's worth of hard-work from some of the defense community's sharpest minds. Policymakers will look to this report to equip the U.S. military to rapidly respond to a changing defense landscape. It was an honor to work on this important Task Force and prepare the United States for the new, emerging national security challenges as we enter an era of Great Power Competition.said Rep. Banks. Background: The Task Force was co-chaired by former Senator Jim Talent (R-MO) and former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work. Representatives Andy Kim (D-NJ), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) all served on the Task Force with Rep. Jim Banks. Rep. Banks applauds the Task Force's focus on espionage risks posed by foreign exchange student involvement in Department of Defense (DoD) funded research projects. Rep. Banks' Protect our Universities Act of 2019 mitigates that risk by requiring exchange students from adversarial nations to receive waivers from the Director of National Intelligence in order to work on DoD funded projects. The report also found that emerging research, such as hypersonic weapons, must be prioritized by the National Security Innovation Base. Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to several key defense research technologies, such as electronic warfare tools and hypersonics research. Hoosiers lead in defense innovation and the Task Force found that the DoD's research partnerships with Purdue were exemplary, recommending similar partnerships throughout the country. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS A National Security Innovation Committee, a new U.S. government interagency coordinating body responsible for enabling, developing, guiding, and safeguarding the NSIB. A national STEM Corps, where students receive free university tuition in national-security-relevant fields and commit to spending several years working within a component of the NSIB ecosystem. A National Security Innovation Base Visa that would encourage appropriately vetted, highly skilled foreign workers to contribute their education and talents to the benefit of the NSIB. A Partnership for a Strong Innovation Base, a new international framework to help the NSIB capitalize on the capabilities of the United States' most trusted allies. A number of reforms to the way the Department of Defense does business, with the goal of acculturating its technology acquisition to the more risk-positive nature of the NSIB and driving incentives for private-sector actors to participate more purposefully and robustly in the NSIB. Read the report HERE ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3733,Dr. Bucshon Supports Legislation to Help Put an End to Robocalls,2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the TRACED Act (S. 151), legislation to deter criminal robocalls: I am pleased to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to provide relief to Hoosiers who are tired of annoying robocalls. These seemingly endless scam calls are often criminals that are knowingly breaking the law and trying to defraud Americans. By requiring phone companies to blockrobocalls,at no additional cost to consumers,the Federal Communications Commission willhave more time totrack down scammers and penalize them accordingly. NOTE: Congressman Bucshon was a cosponsor of the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 3375), the House version of this Senate revised legislation.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3732,From the White House: House Drug Pricing Bill Could Keep 100 Lifesaving Drugs from American Patients,2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C.) Today, the White House released a statement outlining the devastating effects of H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's top-down, heavy-handed government approach to reducing the cost of prescription drugs for the American people. The Trump Administration is committed to lowering prescription drug prices while encouraging medical innovation to help patients access new lifesaving drugs. H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, may share the Trump Administration's first goal of lowering prices, but the threat it poses to continued medical innovation will harm American patients in ways that far outweigh any benefits. White House Full Press Release This heavy-hand government approach which will stymie the development of future cures is not the way to lower drug prices. I supported bipartisan solutions which Speaker Pelosi refuses to bring to the House floor in a way that can be signed into law. I will continue to work in a bipartisan way to get drug prices down for the American people. Dr. Bucshon Background Dr. Bucshon supported legislation to lower prescription drug costs that were passed out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in a bipartisan manner. CREATES Act - (H.R. 965) - Increases access to affordable prescription drugs by preventing pharmaceutical companies' bad behavior that delays access to generic competition. Pay for Delay - (H.R. 1499) Makes it illegal for brand-name drug manufacturers to pay generic manufacturers to keep generic prescription drugs off the market. Blocking Act - (H.R. 938) Expands access to generic prescription drugs by speeding up the introduction of generic drugs into the market.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/statements-for-the-record/statement-in-support-of-fostering-undergraduate-talent-by,"Statement in support of Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act December 3, 2019",2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Democrat,House,IN,André Carson,C001072,carson.house.gov,,,legacy,"Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues during this critical Special Order to underscore the need for Congress to support continued funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). I was honored to support the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act when the House passed this legislation unanimously in September of this year. The FUTURE Act would provide $255 million for Minority-Serving Institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Unfortunately, despite the unanimous bipartisan support for this bill here in the House, my colleagues in the Senate have blocked this legislation from consideration. This is unacceptable. HBCUs, and all MSIs, deserve our continued support and should not be treated as a political football. Since 1837, HBCUs have trained generations of African American students and scholars. The economic benefits of HBCUs extend beyond the students they educate. They're equally important to the local and regional economies served by these institutions. Today, there are nearly 300,000 future scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs and researchers preparing for their professional endeavors at more than 100 HBCUs throughout the country.HBCUs account for 17% of all bachelor's degrees earned by African Americans and 24% of the degrees earned by African Americans in the STEM fields. HBCUs have an inspiring past and a dynamic present in their unique role of raising up new academic leaders against the legacy of Jim Crow and decades of persistent and systemic racism.Annually, HBCUs support 134,000 jobs and provide $14.8 billion in economic output. The amazing work done at these schools has also been supported by investments through the Department of Defense, which has helped HBCUs contribute some of the most cutting-edge defense and national security research in the country.To advance these efforts, I introduced an appropriations amendment in the House that would increase the funding level to HBCUs by $4 million above current levels. My amendment, which passed the House on June 19, 2019, the 154th anniversary of Juneteenth, will increase the Department of Defense's investments in the physical sciences, mathematics and engineering programs at HBCUs and the national security benefits they provide. As my House colleagues and I continue to urge the Senate to pass the FUTURE Act and my amendment to increase HBCU funding, I will continue to champion our nation's investments in HBCUs as a critical part of enriching our culture and economy. When HBCUs succeed, America succeeds.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-young-continues-to-push-for-usmca-passage,VIDEO: Young Continues to Push for USMCA Passage,2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 03, 2019 VIDEO: Young Continues to Push for USMCA Passage WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) continued to push for the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and provide certainty to tens of thousands of Hoosier farmers and manufacturers who rely on exports to Canada and Mexico. As of last weekend it was one year, one year, since the President of the United States signed the USMCA Trade Deal with our counter parties: Canada and Mexico. So it's been a year and Congress still has not voted on this, said Senator Young. Look, Nancy Pelosi needs to bring this bill to the floor. She herself has said it's the easiest trade deal that we've ever done'. She also said, we want to pass this bill'. Well let's get it done. It's the best thing that Congress can do to keep this economy moving as it has been moving, as wages have been rising, to benefit Indiana manufacturing workers, to benefit Indiana farmers, and so I'm tired of the cat and mouse games. It's time to get it done, Watch the full video of Senator Young's remarks here. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/greg-pence-hosts-first-semi-annual-veterans-advisory-board,Greg Pence Hosts First Semi-Annual Veterans Advisory Board,2019-12-02,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Columbus, IN U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today announced the formation of the Sixth District Veterans Advisory Board and hosted its first meeting. The board is comprised of veterans within the Sixth District and those who serve as leaders on veterans issues. Each member of the Board serves on a volunteer basis and provides counsel to the Congressman on all matters relating to veterans, including legislation pending in the United States House of Representatives. I'm proud of the work we've done to support our men and women in uniform this year. As a Beirut veteran myself, I understand there is always more to be done in Congress to support our nation's veterans and the families who sacrifice so much for our freedom, said Congressman Pence. I thank each and every member of the Sixth District Veterans Advisory Board for committing to such a worthy cause. Congressman Pence introduced the OORAH Act this Congress toallow families of the 1983 Marine Barracks terrorist attack victims to execute on $1.68 billion in Iranian funds. The OORAH Act passed the House with bipartisan support as an amendment to H.R. 3494 in July. Sixth District Veterans Advisory Board Members SGM Rick Caldwell Columbus, Indiana Maj. Gen. Mark Pillar Columbus, Indiana Jim Worton Edinburgh, Indiana COL Roger Peterman Greenwood, IN Faith Weir Madison, IN Representative Randy Frye IN Representative District 67 Jerry Jordan Shirley, IN Dolores Chalker Madison Indiana Robert L. Darringer Columbus, IN Brian Kushman Columbus, IN Troy King Shelbyville, IN ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.braun.senate.gov/senator-braun-announces-staff-mobile-office-hours-december-2019,"Senator Braun Announces Staff Mobile Office Hours for December 2019 Senator Braun Announces Staff Mobile Office Hours for December 2019",2019-12-02,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Mike Braun,B001310,www.braun.senate.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2019 Contact:press@braun.senate.gov Senator Braun Announces StaffMobileOfficeHours for December 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun announced his staffmobileofficehoursfor December to better assist Hoosiers. The cost of healthcare, caring for our veterans, and draining the swamp are among a few of the issues I have been tackling for Hoosiers in Washington,said Senator Mike Braun.In December, my staff will be available atmobileofficehoursto assist Hoosiers with these issues or any other concerns. Senator Braun will continue to announce further dates and locations for regularmobileofficehoursthrough hiswebsite,Facebook,Twitter, and email list. MOBILEOFFICEHOURS Anderson Wednesday,December18 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Anderson Public Library 111 E 12thStreet Anderson, IN Brookston Tuesday,December12 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Brookston Public Library 111 W 2ndStreet Brookston, IN Farmland Tuesday,December10 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Farmland City Building 104 E Henry Street Farmland, IN Greentown Thursday,December5 at 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Greentown Public Library 421 South Harrison Street Greentown, IN Hagerstown Friday,December20 at 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Hagerstown Public Library 10 W College Street Hagerstown, IN Haubstadt Wednesday,December18 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Haubstadt Town Hall 101 S Main Haubstadt, IN Indianapolis Friday,December6 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Franklin Road Library 5550 S Franklin Road Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Thursday,December12 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Decatur Township Public Library 5301 Kentucky Avenue Indianapolis, IN Knox Monday,December9 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Knox City Hall 101 W Washington Street Knox, IN Kokomo Thursday, December 19 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Kokomo Howard County Library 220 N Union Street Kokomo, IN Madison Thursday,December5 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Madison City Hall 101 W Main Street Madison, IN Marion Thursday,December5 at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Marion Public Library 600 S Washington Street Marion, IN Mulberry Tuesday,December3 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Mulberry Community Public Library 615 E Jackson Street Mulberry, IN Muncie Tuesday,December17 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Delaware County Government Center 100 W Main Street Muncie, IN Otterbein Wednesday,December4 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Otterbein Public Library 23 E 1stStreet Otterbein, IN Poseyville Tuesday,December10 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Poseyville Public Library 55 S Cale Street Poseyville, IN Richmond Friday,December20 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Wayne County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex) 401 E Main Street Richmond, IN Seymour Friday,December20 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Seymour City Hall 301 N Chestnut Street Seymour, IN Tipton Wednesday,December4 at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tipton County Public Library 127 E Madison Street Tipton, IN Upland Tuesday,December10 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Upland Community Building 748 Washington Street Upland, IN",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-young-op-ed-wounded-warriors-need-not-suffer-tsa-indignities,ICYMI: Young Op-ed: Wounded warriors need not suffer TSA indignities,2019-12-02,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"December 02, 2019 ICYMI: Young Op-ed: Wounded warriors need not suffer TSA indignities FORT WAYNE, Ind.In anop-ed for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) outlines the need to pass his bipartisanVETS Safe Travel Act, which is currently being held up in the House and by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, TSA PreCheck benefits would be free for veterans who are amputees, paralyzed, or blind. With momentum on our side, the bill passed the Senate and moved to the House. I had hoped this would be a clear example of Congress working together to make a positive difference in the lives of our wounded warriors. Sadly, that was not the case. After five months and counting, the legislation continues to languish in the House over objections being raised by Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Veterans Affairs,Senator Young writes. Read Senator Young's full op-edhereand below. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Wounded warriors need not suffer TSA indignities By: U.S. SenatorTodd Young Sunday, December 01, 2019 https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/columns/20191201/wounded-warriors-need-not-suffer-tsa-indignities This holiday season, millions of Americans are preparing to travel. But some veterans with disabilities are dreading the trip because of the indignities they will endure at TSA security checkpoints. I've proposed a solution that received unanimous support in the U.S. Senate. Now, bureaucrats in Washington are holding it up, and we must speak out. Navigating airport security can be a stressful and frustrating experience for the most seasoned traveler, and for our brave disabled veterans, this experience can be humiliating at times. Earlier this year, a few Hoosier veterans detailed for me the struggle that veterans with disabilities face during the airport screening process. Imagine having to load your suitcase onto the conveyor belt with a missing limb, trying to remove items from your bag with limited eyesight or removing your prosthetic to avoid setting off the metal detector. Or worse, knowing that you will have to do all of the above and you will still set off the metal detector, earning a rigorous patdown and swabs taken to detect explosives residue on your hands or wheelchair. After hearing the plight of these wounded warriors, I introduced with Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, a bipartisan, common-sense solution. Under our proposal, TSA PreCheck benefits would be free for veterans with blindness or another disability. TSA PreCheck is a government program that allows low-risk individuals access to an expedited screening process. Active-duty military personnel already get the benefit, and any citizen can pay for it if they pass the screening. In my view, veterans who have disabilities have already paid for this benefit through their service. With momentum on our side, the bill passed the Senate and moved to the House. I had hoped this would be a clear example of Congress working together to make a positive difference in the lives of our wounded warriors. Sadly, that was not the case. After five months and counting, the legislation continues to languish in the House over objections being raised by Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Veterans Affairs. What has transpired over the past five months is nothing short of outrageous the VA opposes my legislation because they do not know the names of the disabled veterans who would be eligible for PreCheck benefits under my legislation. You read that right: The VA is in charge of caring for veterans yet can't identify our veterans who have sacrificed the most. Beyond concerns for the passage for my legislation, the VA's opposition highlights much deeper problems undermining its care for our veterans. How can the VA care for our veterans, anticipate their needs, and make effective and efficient use of our tax dollars without knowing the veterans in their care? The world of technology is rapidly evolving, yet the VA is not evolving with it. We are a month away from the year 2020. Simple IT solutions such as the VA knowing the names of veterans in their care must no longer be an obstacle. The solutions exist to help our veterans navigate security at the airport. It's time for VA to step up. Our veterans have more than earned it.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-give-thanks-to-our-troops-this-thanksgiving-,Young: Give Thanks to our Troops this Thanksgiving,2019-11-26,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"November 26, 2019 Young: Give Thanks to our Troops this Thanksgiving Click here or on the image above for his statement in full. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement in advance of Thanksgiving: From my family to yours, I want to wish all Hoosiers a happy Thanksgiving. This year, America has a lot to be thankful for. We remain a country of unprecedented prosperity and enduring freedom, founded on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This is only made possible by the brave men and women who are currently overseas, defending the freedoms we so cherish. Because some of these brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are not able to be home this Thanksgiving, I want to especially recognize their daily sacrifices, and the sacrifices of their families, that allow us to remain safe and secure in our great nation. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://banks.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1581,Rep. Jim Banks Announces Service Academy Nominees,2019-11-25,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Jim Banks,B001299,banks.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03)today announced that he has nominated 12 students from Indiana's 3rdCongressional District for acceptance to U.S. Service Academies as the Class of 2024. Said Rep. Banks,These twelve bright, young men and women represent the best northeast Indiana has to offer. Because of their academic success, each one of them had the option to attend a wide-range of top tier universities. They have chosen to serve their country and commit themselves to the American military. It's remarkable to see such a strong sense of patriotism and duty at such a young age. I wish each of them the best of luck in the final stage of the admissions process. BACKGROUND: Admission to a Service Academy is a two-tiered process. First, the applicant must directly apply to the Academy and meet the set minimum standards. These standards include, but are not limited to medical, physical, and academic qualifications. The second tier in pursuing admissionis the nominationprocess. A nomination does not guarantee admission to a service academy, but it's required to be considered. On November 16, 2019, Congressman Banks' U.S. Service Academy Advisory Board interviewed students seeking a nomination to U.S. Service Academies. List of Indiana's Third District Nominees: United States Military Academy Abigail Buczak Bishop Dwenger High School Colby Fleming Homestead High School Ryan Schneider Carroll High School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy William Schneider Carroll High School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy Bailey Spurr Homestead High School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy McKenna Tuggle Canterbury School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Naval Academy Mark Dely Homestead High School *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy Daniel Herschberger Woodlan Jr/Sr High School *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy Carter Roach Homestead High School Luke Stockel Carroll High School * Also nominated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Wilson Whicker Concordia Lutheran High School *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Air Force Academy Matthew Minnich Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics & Humanities ### Congressman Jim Banks represents Indiana's 3rdCongressional District and serves on the House Armed Services Committee, Committee on Veterans Affairs, and Committee on Education and Labor. Please direct all press inquiries to Mitchell.Hailstone@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/the-opioid-crisis-the-next-step-in-the-fight,The Opioid Crisis: The Next Step in the Fight,2019-11-25,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"We lost a bright and intelligent human being, a visionary, an entrepreneur. We lost a person that loved others. I heard those words from a mother named Tonya, speaking about her son, Blake, at a roundtable in my Oregon district recently. Blake's story is one we have heard far too often a life lost to the opioid crisis that has killed more Americans in one year than the entire Vietnam War. Another family left in its wake; another reminder that our work to combat this crisis is far from over, just one year after President Trump signed H.R.6, the SUPPORT Act into law. The SUPPORT Act is already making significant impacts in the fight against the opioid crisis. Key provisions of the law are being implemented on the ground, just as new preliminary data show a decline in drug overdose deaths for the first time in nearly 30 years. But, as we all said from the beginning, just as the SUPPORT Act was not our first effort in the fight against the opioid crisis, it surely will not be our last. We cannot allow the progress made against this crisis to turn into complacency. We cannot allow the progress made against this crisis to turn into complacency. That's why, on the one-year anniversary of the SUPPORT Act becoming law in October, we highlighted 12 bills that Congress should consider right now in order to further our efforts to combat the epidemic of substance use disorder (SUD). These bipartisan bills represent a commitment to continue the all-hands-on-deck approach in the next front of this fight to stem the tide of addiction and save lives in our communities. We should work to pass them into law this Congress: H.R. 2062,the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, sponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).This legislation passed the House last Congress by an overwhelming bipartisan vote. It would ensure that we are effectively and safely treating patients suffering from SUD by giving providers appropriate access to needed patient records, without sacrificing patient privacy. H.R. 4963, the Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act, sponsored by Reps. John Katko (R-NY), Kathleen Rice (D-NY), Luis Correa (D-CA), and Darren Soto (D-FL). This legislation will help combat illicit fentanyl without undermining important public health and research protections. Fentanyl was responsible for more than 32,000 overdose deaths in one year; it is a scourge that must be reined in. A version of this legislation passed the House last year by an overwhelming bipartisan vote. H.R. 4806, the Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants (DEBAR) Act, sponsored by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH). This bill stems from our investigation into opioid distributors in West Virginia and would prevent bad actors who have violated the law from manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing opioids in our communities. H.R. 4812 the Ensuring Compliance Against Opioid Diversion Act, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), also stems from our investigations, and prevents bad actor distributors from skirting DEA oversight, by prohibiting the transfer of any DEA registration without written consent from the agency. This bill will help reduce the risk of drug diversion by preventing pharmacies from distributing opioids if they have not been vetted by the DEA. H.R. 4810,the Opioid Prescription Verification Act, sponsored by Reps. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ), John Shimkus (R-IL), Bob Latta (R-OH), and Larry Bucshon (R-IN). This legislation aims to stop pharmacy shopping' of opioid prescriptions which are then illegally sold on the street. H.R. 4814,the Suspicious Order Identification Act, sponsored by Reps. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Bill Johnson (R-OH). This bill requires opioid distributors to report every sale, delivery, or disposal of any controlled substance to the DEA within 30 days and also establishes a Suspicious Order Monitoring Task Force, which will help design a program to facilitate real time data sharing to and from registrants. H.R. 3878,the Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act, sponsored by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI). This bill requires opioid manufacturers and distributors to report and stop suspicious orders, to help prevent the opioid pill dumping we uncovered as part of our investigations last Congress. H.R. 3927,the PDMPs Help Patients Act, sponsored by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). This bill will help people in need locate SUD and behavioral health treatment providers in their communities. These bipartisan bills represent a commitment to continue the all-hands-on-deck approach in the next front of this fight to stem the tide of addiction and save lives in our communities. H.R. 501,the Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, sponsored by Reps. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Susan Brooks (R-IN), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Jamie Herrera Beutler (R-WA). This legislation enhances the ability of our national poison centers to combat the opioid crisis and passed the House by voice vote in February. H.R. 4131,the Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act, sponsored by Reps. Doris Matsui (D-CA), Susan Brooks (R-IN), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ), and Rob Wittman (R-VA). This legislation ensures that qualified providers can use telemedicine to treat patients with substance use disorders, which is critically important for rural communities like mine in Oregon. H.R. 2281,the Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act, sponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA),enhances the ability of providers to care for SUD patients using medication assisted treatment by permitting practitioners to administer up to 3 days of medication to a person at one time for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms. H.R. 1303,the Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act, sponsored by Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL). This legislation requires a full evaluation and report on the inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs in the United States. This list should by no means be viewed as exhaustive, nor should it be viewed as a cure-all for the opioid crisis. Rather, these bills represent next steps Congress can take right now to continue the progress made with the SUPPORT Act. We need to put mothers like Tonya, and the countless families and patients I've heard from in Oregon who have felt the pain of the opioid crisis first hand, at the center of our efforts to tackle this ever-evolving scourge. These bills will help us meet that challenge head on in the future, just as we have done in the past. Greg Walden represents the 2nd District of Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves as Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-braun-introduce-bill-to-designate-ernest-ernie-t-pyle-post-office,"Young, Braun Introduce Bill to Designate Ernest ‘Ernie’ T. Pyle Post Office",2019-11-25,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"November 25, 2019 Young, Braun Introduce Bill to Designate Ernest Ernie' T. Pyle Post Office DANA, Ind. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) today announced they introduced legislation to rename the post office in Dana, Indiana, after Ernest Ernie' T. Pyle, the celebrated war correspondent and Hoosier journalist who was born near Dana. On April 18, 1945, Pyle was reporting on the U.S. Army's 305th Infantry Regiment when he was killed. Naming the Dana post office after Ernie Pyle is one way to honor the important contributions of this celebrated war correspondent who made a lasting impact on American journalism, said Senator Young. I'm proud to join with my Indiana colleagues to pay tribute to this Hoosier hero. Ernie Pyle is an American hero who gave his life in World War II and it's only fitting to name the post office in Dana, Indiana after him, said Senator Braun. After studying journalism at Indiana University, Ernie Pyle served as a beloved correspondent in Indiana and later overseas during World War II. Beginning his career at La Porte's The Daily Herald, Mr. Pyle would go on to receive the Pulitzer Prize for his distinguished reporting of WWII in 1944. During his tenure as a war correspondent, he worked alongside our soldiers in the field to produce work that properly commemorated a soldier's courage and sacrifice. He was awarded the Medal for Merit and the Purple Heart posthumously. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) led the introduction of similar legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Young previously introduced a resolution designating National Ernie Pyle Day. Click here to view the bill text. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/monday-pence-volunteer-shelbyville-salvation-army-soup-kitchen,MONDAY: Pence to Volunteer at Shelbyville Salvation Army Soup Kitchen,2019-11-22,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Columbus, IN U.S. Representative Greg Pence (R-IN-06) today announced in the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, he and his team will volunteer at the Shelbyville Salvation Army Soup Kitchen on Monday, November 25, 2019. As Hoosiers gather around the dinner table to celebrate Thanksgiving and the bountiful blessings of faith and family, it is important to take time to give back to our communities and those among us who are less fortunate, said Congressman Pence. WHEN: Monday, November 25th 11:30amET 12:30pmET WHERE: Shelbyville, Indiana Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 136 E Washington Street Shelbyville, IN 46176 ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/monday-team-greg-pence-announces-community-office-hours-greensburg,MONDAY: Team Greg Pence Announces Community Office Hours in Greensburg,2019-11-22,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Columbus, IN U.S. Representative Greg Pence (R-IN-06) today announced his team will host Community Office Hours for constituents in Greensburg on Monday, November 25th. Team Greg Pence will be available to meet with Hoosiers and help on topics including assistance with federal agencies, grant applications, the purchase of U.S. Flags, military academy nominations, and tours of Washington, D.C. WHAT: Team Greg Pence Community Office Hours WHEN: Monday, November 25th, 2:00 3:00 PM WHERE: Plan Meeting Room 314 W. Washington St. Greensburg, IN 47240 ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/brooks-honors-st-maria-goretti-school-with-congressional-record,Brooks honors St. Maria Goretti School with Congressional Record,2019-11-22,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"On Friday, Congresswoman Susan Brooks presented a Congressional Record to Saint Maria Goretti School in Westfield for being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. The Congressional Record is the official record of Congress including all proceedings, debates, votes and remarks made on the House floor. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year, the U.S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. This year, 362 schools in the country were awarded this honor.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/indiana-congressional-delegation-re-introduces-stomach-cancer-awareness,Indiana Congressional Delegation Re-Introduces Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Resolution in Honor of Matthew Tully,2019-11-22,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC This week Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) and Andr Carson (D-IN07) along with the entire Indiana congressional delegation reintroduced a Stomach Cancer Awareness Month resolution in memory of Indy Star reporter and columnist Matthew Tully. Stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide and one of the most difficult to detect in its early stages. This year, more than 27,000 cases of stomach cancer were diagnosed in the United States. More than 40 percent of these Americans will lose their battle with the disease. Tully was one of nearly 11,000 Americans who died from stomach cancer last year. He first wrote about his diagnosis in October 2016. He died on October 29, 2018, and is survived by his wife, Valerie, and son, Reid. Indianapolis suffered a great loss with Matt Tully's death from stomach cancer a year ago, said Congresswoman Brooks. As an award-winning journalist for the Indy Star, Matt understood the power and importance of his column in shaping public policy in our community. He regularly used that power and influence to improve our community and the lives of those about whom he wrote, like the students of Manual High School. Sadly Tully, like roughly 11,000 Americans a year, died far too young from stomach cancer. In his honor and the honor of all those others courageously fighting this disease, I am pleased to join my Hoosier colleagues in introducing this resolution to recognize the month of November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society more than 27,000 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year alone, and in the same time period, around 11,000 will die from this aggressive illness, saidCongressman Carson.We can't accept these startling numbers. That's why I am honored to once again join Congresswoman Brooks in this bipartisan effort to spread awareness about stomach cancer, pay tribute to all who have courageously battled it, and strengthen the search for better treatment and cures. When we are united for this cause, we can save lives --- in our community, and many others. I'm proud to join my fellow Hoosier representatives in signing on to the resolution marking November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in Matthew Tully's memory to bring awareness about this particularly deadly and difficult to screen for cancer that affects thousands of Americans every year, said Senator Braun. In one of his final columns, Matt said his goal was to spark conversations and offer a unique perspective.' He did far more than that. Through the words he wrote, Matt brought communities together, shined a bright light on the problems we faced, and called attention to the everyday Hoosiers who were trying to make life better, said Senator Young. It is my hope that this resolution will spark conversations about stomach cancer and draw attention to efforts to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment efforts. The resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. This includes supporting more education for patients and health care providers and more research into effective early diagnosis, screening, and treatment. The complete text of the bill can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-cardin-braun-introduce-stomach-cancer-awareness-month-resolution,"Young, Cardin, Braun Introduce Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Resolution",2019-11-22,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"November 22, 2019 Young, Cardin, Braun Introduce Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Resolution The Resolution Honors Indy Star Columnist Matthew Tully WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.),and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), along with the entire Indiana congressional delegation yesterday announced they have introduced a bipartisan resolution marking November 2019 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Senator Young and the Indiana congressional delegation introduced the resolutionagainthis year in memory of Indy Star reporter and columnist Matthew Tully. Last year, Matthew lost his battle to stomach cancer. Yesterday evening the resolution passed the Senate. Stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide and one of the most difficult to detect in its early stages. This year, more than 27,000 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and more than 11,000 Americans will lose their battle with the disease. The resolution expresses support for more education of patients and health care providers and more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment. Matthew Tully first wrote about his diagnosis in October 2016. He died on October 29, 2018, and is survived by his wife, Valerie, and son, Reid. Since his death, his wife established a fund to help disadvantaged children, and his friends and colleagues continue to honor his legacy. In one of his final columns, Matt said his goal was to spark conversations and offer a unique perspective.' He did far more than that. Through the words he wrote, Matt brought communities together, shined a bright light on the problems we faced, and called attention to the everyday Hoosiers who were trying to make life better,said Senator Young.It is my hope that this resolution will spark conversations about stomach cancer and draw attention to efforts to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment efforts. When it comes to cancer, the earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis. We want every American to know about stomach cancer,said Senator Cardin.The U.S. should invest more into researching early screening, diagnosis, and treatments for this disease. I'm proud to join my fellow Hoosier representatives in signing on to the resolution marking November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in Matthew Tully's memory to bring awareness about this particularly deadly and difficult to screen for cancer that affects thousands of Americans every year,said Senator Braun. The complete text of the resolution can be foundhere. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3729,"Rush, Bucshon Introduce Legislation to Waive Cost-Sharing for Prostate Cancer Screenings for African-American Men",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, U.S. Representatives Bobby L. Rush(D-Ill.) and Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) introduced H.R. 5200, the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act, whichwould waive deductibles, copayments, and coinsurances for prostate cancer screenings for men who have a family history of prostate cancer or who are African-American. I am pleased to introduce the PSA Screening for HIM Act, which would waive cost-sharing for prostate cancer screenings for African-American men or men who have a family history of the disease. The removal of these financial barriers will help millions of at-risk men to diagnose this potentially deadly cancer early, which can often mean the difference between life and death, said Rep. Rush. Modern medicine is providing Americans the chance to live longer and healthier lives, including men diagnosed with prostate cancer.However, the key to successful treatment is early detection of the disease.The PSA Screening for HIM Act will help save lives by removing financial barriers that can prevent men who are most at risk African-Americans and those with a first-degree family history of prostate cancer from getting screened for prostate cancer and catching the disease in its early and treatable stage, saidDr. Bucshon. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States, and African-American men are 70 percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer disease than white men. Additionally, men with a father or brother with metastatic prostate cancer are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than men without a family history. According to the American Cancer Society, the survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed in early stage is near 100 percent but prostate cancer diagnosed in late stage has only a 30 percent survival rate. The following U.S. Representatives also co-sponsored the PSA Screening for HIM Act: Brian Babin (R-Texas) Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) Andr Carson (D-Ind.) Judy Chu (D-Calif.) Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) Peter King (R-N.Y.) Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) David Scott (D-Ga.) Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) Roger Williams (R-Texas) The Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act is supported byZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/friday-team-greg-pence-announces-community-office-hours-rushville,FRIDAY: Team Greg Pence Announces Community Office Hours in Rushville,2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Columbus, IN U.S. Representative Greg Pence (R-IN-06) today announced his team will host Community Office Hours for constituents in Rushville on Friday, November 22nd. Team Greg Pence will be available to meet with Hoosiers and help on topics including assistance with federal agencies, grant applications, the purchase of U.S. Flags, military academy nominations, and tours of Washington, D.C. WHAT: Team Greg Pence Community Office Hours WHEN: Friday, November 22nd, 1:30 3:00 PM WHERE: Council Chambers 330 N. Main Street, Suite 200 Rushville, IN 46173 ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-fund-more-medical-residency-slots-to-combat,"Lawmakers introduce bill to fund more medical residency slots to combat physician shortage, opioid crisis",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Susan Brooks,B001284,susanwbrooks.house.gov,,,legacy,"Senate and Houselawmakers introduced a bill that wouldfund 1,000 additional medical residency positions in the next five years to address an anticipated physician shortage and to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. The Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 (S. 2892/H.R. 3414) would fund additional Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in hospitals that have or are in the process of establishing approved residency programs in addiction medicine, addiction psychiatry or pain management. The bill is being led in the House by Representatives Brad Schneider, D-Illinois; Susan Brooks, R-Indiana; Elise Stefanik, R-New York; and Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire; and in the Senate by Sens. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Funding these new residency positions would significantly strengthen the health care workforce that serves on the front lines of the opioid epidemic and improve patient access to care,David Skorton, M.D., Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) president and CEO, said in a statement. A bill introduced earlier this year, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019, is alsoawaiting action in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It would gradually provide 15,000 Medicare-supported residency positions over a five-year period starting in 2021. The AAMC projects that by 2032, the demand for physicians in both primary and specialty care will outpace supply by up to 121,900 physicians, primarily as a result of an agingpopulation with increasing health care needs. While U.S. medical school enrollment has increased, averting a physician shortage now depends on more residency training slots,according tothe results of an annual survey from AAMC. The number of residency positions has increased only 1% a year, far lower than the 52% growth in medical school spots since 2002, the AAMC said. Federally supported residency training slots have been capped by Congress for more than 20 years, limiting the spots for medical school graduates to undergo additional training in a residency program before they can practice medicine. ""As communities across the country continue to deal with the devastating effects of substance use disorders and chronic pain, we enthusiastically thank Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) for introducing the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019,"" Skorton said. ""This targeted and necessary approach to addressing the opioid epidemic will help patients access the care they need by increasing the number of physicians specifically trained to care for patients with substance use disorders."" In 2018, only 11% of individuals with a substance use disorder received treatment and 50 million Americans battled chronic pain, according to AAMC.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announces-grant-award-for-east-chicago,Visclosky Announces Grant Award for East Chicago,2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Democrat,House,IN,Peter Visclosky,V000108,visclosky.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Congressman Visclosky announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded a grant to the City of East Chicago under the COPS School Violence Prevention Program. The $234,323 grant award will be used by the East Chicago Police Department to implement an initiative called the Shout Out program, which aims to educate youth and provide resources to address various student and teen issues, including bullying, gang violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and mental health. The funding will be used to facilitate discussions and coordinate awareness presentations, develop outreach material, establish a confidential telephone number, and train police officers. Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, I applaud Mayor Copeland and the City of East Chicago for their initiative to successfully apply for and obtain this federal funding. I appreciate the value that East Chicago is placing in the health, safety, and well-being of their students, and that they are supporting the abilities of members of the police department and their schools to be positive role models and a resource to all students. Mayor of the City of East Chicago Anthony Copeland stated, The City of East Chicago is honored to be the recipient of this award. The safety of students, staff and visitors has always been our highest priority. School safety has been a major concern throughout our country and prevention is key to establishing a safe place to live, learn and grow. Our Police Department has been working closely with our schools. This grant will augment their current efforts and create a safer school system. For additional information on this Department of Justice program, click here. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-young-menendez-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-for-afghanistan-peace-process-oversight,"Senators Young, Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Afghanistan Peace Process Oversight",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"November 21, 2019 Senators Young, Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Afghanistan Peace Process Oversight WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced theEnsuring a Durable Afghanistan Peace Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation that provides for congressional oversight of the comprehensive Afghanistan peace process. The comprehensive legislation mandates congressional oversight requirement for U.S. diplomatic efforts to achieve a political solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and any agreement that emerges from that process. Our mission in Afghanistan has stretched on for 18 years and is the longest military operation in United States history,said Senator Young. The costs of this war are significant with over 2,200 American service members giving their lives and more than 20,000 service members being wounded. Unfortunately, like other war powers discussions, Congress has taken a backseat in the debate over the future of our mission in Afghanistan while the conflict has descended towards a stalemate.This bipartisan legislation aims to change that. As we pursue negotiations with the Taliban and work to end our involvement, Congress must be a part of the process to ensure that our mission is brought to a responsible end. There is no question it is time for a significant and sustained reduction of American troops in Afghanistan. Similarly, the way in which we draw down this military operation is critical so that Afghanistan does not descend into chaos,said Senator Menendez. This bipartisan effort is in line with the Administration's goals to achieve a political end to the war in a responsible manner, and also seeks to protect the hard fought gains made for the rights of Afghan women and minorities.Afghanistan can never again become a platform for terroristattacks against the United States or our allies.This is exactly why Congress must assert its oversight authority in the event that the Trump administration restarts negotiations with the Taliban. TheEnsuring a Durable Afghanistan Peace Act of 2019highlights the necessity of monitoring and verifying Taliban compliance with their commitments under an eventual peace agreement, including assurance that Afghanistan will not be used as a platform for international terrorismand requires an assessment of the status of human rights, rule of law, freedoms of media and press, and civil society's operating space in Afghanistan following a peace deal. TheEnsuring a Durable Afghanistan Peace Act of 2019: Expresses support for pursuing a peace deal with the Taliban to bring an end to the conflict in Afghanistan. States that any action to curtail or remove U.S. military forces from Afghanistan include regular consultation with Congress. Expresses support for the social, economic, and political progress the Government and people of Afghanistan have achieved since 2001. Transmission of Agreements to Congress Requires that the administration transmit the final agreement with the Taliban to Congress, to include a description of counterterrorism assurances, U.S. troop withdrawal, the status of direct Afghan negotiations and progress towards reaching a comprehensive ceasefire. Requires an initial verification assessment report, not later than 60 days after finalizing an agreement with the Taliban, that assesses: The extent to which the Secretary of State can verify that the Taliban are complying with their obligations and commitments under the peace agreement; Whether the Taliban and Haqqani Network have transparently and verifiably broken ties with al-Qaeda; An assessment of the viability of the intra-Afghan governing agreement; and, An assessment as to whether the terms of ceasefire are being met by all sides in the conflict. Reporting on Verification and Compliance Requires a quarterly report assessing whether the key tenets of the peace deal are being honored, including: Assessment of terrorist activity in Afghanistan, Taliban actions with respect to the counterterrorism guarantees, and threats against the United States homeland; Assessment as to whether the Taliban are in compliance with their commitments under the peace agreement; Updated assessment of the intra-Afghan agreement, and whether the terms of the ceasefire are being met by all parties of the conflict; Description of the status of human rights,including the rights of women and minorities and their access to education, justice and economic opportunities following a peace deal; and, A description of the rule of law, governance structures, freedoms of press and media, and civil society's operating space following a peace deal. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3728,Dr. Bucshon Announces Eighth District Recipients of USDA Rural Development Grants,2019-11-20,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) announced grants for multiple towns across three counties in the Eighth Congressional District awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture for water and waste development projects directed at communities in rural America. I am pleased to see the United States Department of Agriculture make these important investments in our communities.Too many of America's ruraltowns and countieshave outdated, and sometimes even unsafe, drinking and wastewater infrastructure. The success ofthese Hoosier communitiesisdependent upon updated and properly maintained water infrastructure. These grants directed at water and waste disposalprojectswill ensure Hoosiers have access to clean and dependable water sourcesfor decades to come. Background Town of Oaktown, Knox County USDA Rural Development has approved a loan of $473,000.00 City of Petersburg, Pike County USDA Rural Development has approved a loan of $4,615,000.00 and a grant of $7,553,000.00 Town of Newport, Vermillion County USDA Rural Development has approved a loan of $1,041,000.00 and a grant of $1,502,500.00 City of Cannelton, Perry County USDA Rural Development has approved a loan of $2,462,000.00 and a grant of $6,809,000.00",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-young-calls-for-greater-oversight-of-bad-actors-in-the-united-nations-system,VIDEO: Young Calls for Greater Oversight of Bad Actors in the United Nations System,2019-11-20,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"November 20, 2019 VIDEO: Young Calls for Greater Oversight of Bad Actors in the United Nations System We should be very concerned about how the United Nations gives a platform to countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and China to talk about human rights. - U.S. Senator Todd Young Click here or the image above to watch Senator Young's opening statement. WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Multilateral Institutions Subcommittee, today hosted a hearing titled, Challenges and Opportunities For Advancing U.S. Interests in the United Nations System'. The hearing focused on the changing landscape at the United Nations and how we can work with our partners and allies to advance U.S. interests around the globe. Senator Young recently introduced bipartisan legislation along with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) instructing the Director of National Intelligence to examine China's activity at the United Nations and other international organizations. Testimony from witnesses at today's subcommittee hearing underscored the need to pass this legislation. As China's economy continues to grow and it exerts greater influence in the world, it is natural that it would seek more positions of power within the UN system. As it does so, it is incumbent upon the United States and our allies to ensure China supports and defends universal values rather than its own domestic political agenda, Senator Young said in his opening statement. Human rights, free speech, freedom of movement, freedom of religion, due process, and access to information are just a few of the values that are essential elements of the UN charter and its goal to maintain international peace and security. We need look no further than Xinjiang or Hong Kong to have serious concerns about China's lack of respect for fundamental human rights. Witnesses at today's hearing included Ambassador Kip Tom, U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture; Mr. Jonathan Moore, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretaryof the Bureau of International Organization Affairs in the U.S. Department of State; Mr. Scott Busby, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the U.S. Department of State; Mr. Brett Schaefer, Jay Kingham Fellow in International Regulatory Affairs of the Heritage Foundation; Mr. Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign; and Ms. Amy Lehr, Director of the Human Rights Initiativeof the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Click here for the full video of today's hearing. Senator Young's opening statement as prepared for delivery: As we look at the news today and see the range of conflicts around the world, one thing is clear: these conflicts are increasingly complex and have impacts that extend beyond their region. Iran continues to extend its tentacles throughout the Middle East, sowing instability and conflict wherever it goes. Russia no longer even attempts to hide its aspirations to influence foreign elections around the globe, including here in the United States. China's unfair trading policies and practices affects every one of its trading partners. The common thread with each of these challenges is that they will be more easily resolved if we work together with international partners and allies. Our role in multilateral organizations is one that continues to be debated among government officials, think tanks, and academics. While this debate is important, we cannot lose sight of the changing landscape at the United Nations and other multilateral organizations where the United States and our allies are at risk of ceding moral and policy ground to those who do not share our conviction for standards and norms. Today, Chinese nationals are at the helm of four UN agencies. Americans are only at the head of three. One of the key issues we hope to explore in today's hearing is the implications for senior Communist party members leading the United Nations in these agencies: the Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, the International Civil Aviation Administration, and the Industrial Development Organization. What types of policies will these Communist Party members implement? Who will they bring in to join the ranks of the UN staff? Will they represent the interests of the United Nations and its members, or those of the Communist Party of China? And how should we advance our interests, which we believe to be universal, given this backdrop? President Trump has repeatedly said that other countries need to step up and do more to shoulder the weight of addressing the major crises around the world. As China's economy continues to grow and it exerts greater influence in the world, it is natural that it would seek more positions of power within the UN system. As it does so, it is incumbent upon the United States and our allies to ensure China supports and defends universal values rather than its own domestic political agenda. Human rights, free speech, freedom of movement, freedom of religion, due process, and access to information are just a few of the values that are essential elements of the UN charter and its goal to maintain international peace and security. We need look no further than Xinjiang or Hong Kong to have serious concerns about China's lack of respect for fundamental human rights. We should be very concerned about how the United Nations gives a platform to countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and China to talk about human rights. The UN itself publishes reports citing these and other members of the Human Rights Council as countries that retaliate against their own citizens for defending human rights. We should be similarly concerned about Russia's role at the United Nations and its willingness to exercise its veto power to protect Assad, Maduro, and other autocratic leaders. Spending time on the Council has not reformed these bad actors but rather given them a larger mouthpiece to share their misguided view of what is considered a human right. There is no issue more controversial and divisive in the UN context than Israel. Each year the UN takes up a disproportionate number of unbalanced resolutions that assign blame to Israel for perpetuating unrest in the Middle East. These resolutions do not include references to Hamas, a known terror organization. Further, fellow UN member countries have resisted U.S. efforts to draw attention to Hamas' activities in any form. We look forward to our witnesses statements on this complex issue and examining how the United Nations can play a more productive role in mediating and resolving conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere. Finally, I feel it is necessary to again note why this subcommittee and this hearing are important. The United States remains the largest donor to the United Nations paying 22 percent of the regular budget, and 25 percent for peacekeeping operations. In 2017, the United States was assessed $3.5 billion by the UN and volunteered an additional $7 billion in funds. Given these enormous sums of funds, it is essential that we as members of Congress keep a watchful eye on how these funds are being used and ensure they are going toward issues that reflect our values and priorities. We will hear from witnesses on two distinguished panels of experts who can answer many of these questions. I look forward to their testimony and having a lively discussion as we engage on these topics.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3725,"Dr. Bucshon’s Maternal Health Legislation Passes Committee, Readied For a Vote on the House Floor",2019-11-19,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committeeunanimouslypassed the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 4995), bipartisan legislation he joined Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-16) in introducing, out of committee. H.R. 4995 contains the text of bipartisan legislation, the Excellence in Maternal Health Act (H.R. 4215), that Dr. Bucshon introduced with fellow Hoosier Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) As a physician and a father of four, I understand the importance of ensuring the health of mothers during pregnancy and after the delivery of newborns, said Dr. Bucshon. This is a critical time for both the mother and the child as a new life is brought into the world. Indiana has an unacceptably highmaternalmortalityrate state-wide, ranking third in the country. We must do better in our approach across the entire nation, especially in rural America, to use best practices and provide necessary resources to stop preventable maternal mortality. I believe this bipartisan legislation will benefit patients and communities that are currently struggling by providing them with the support and training they so desperately need, and by helping ensure that women in rural areas can have access to maternal health providers. Helping more mothers celebrate their child's first birthday through better healthcare is a critical part of my Next Level agenda. I am grateful to have federal partners, and Congressmen Bucshon and Carson's leadership dedicated to tackling this issue, and I'm confident we can work together to help Hoosier moms and babies achieve better health outcomes. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Background The Maternal Health Quality Improvement combines the provisions of the following bipartisan bills: The Excellence in Maternal Health Act (H.R. 4215), introduced by Congressmen Bucshon and Carson, which authorizes grants to identify, develop, and disseminate maternal health quality best practices, supports training for health professionals, and authorizes grants for operating innovative evidence-based programs that deliver integrated services to pregnant and postpartum women. The Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 4243), which expands initiatives to address maternal health in rural areas by providing funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish rural obstetric networks for improving outcomes in birth and maternal morbidity.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/pence-meadows-lankford-peters-introduce-bill-save-taxpayer-dollars-reduce,"Pence, Meadows, Lankford, Peters Introduce Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars, Reduce Government Waste",2019-11-19,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Greg Pence,P000615,pence.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Greg Pence (R-IN-06) and Mark Meadows (R-NC-11), introduced legislation to bring fair market practices into federal real estate, potentially saving billions of taxpayer dollars. U.S. Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. H.R. 5137 provides the General Services Administration (GSA) with the ability to negotiate a discounted or fixed price option on government leases moving forward. The bill seeks to transform how the government approaches federal real estate by giving GSA the ability to leverage their bargaining power upfront, saving billions of dollars and reducing government waste. With our nation's infrastructure broken and too often ignored by Congress, I am committed to putting common-sense options on the table that save billions of taxpayer dollars, reduce government waste, and free up money to invest in our crumbling roads and more, said Congressman Pence. Sensible legislation like this has the potential to save over $5 billion taxpayer dollars by bringing fair market practices to federal real estate. Hoosiers deserve an efficient government that can meet our 21st Century infrastructure needs. Forcing agencies to lease property when ownership would be more cost-effective is a counter-intuitive policy that blatantly wastes money from hard-working taxpayers. This is a common sense reform that would save millions of the American people's money - an opportunity Congress should take whenever we get the chance. I thank my colleagues Congressman Pence and Senator Lankford for their work on this important bill, and I look forward to supporting it moving forward, said Congressman Meadows. With our US national debt nearing $23 trillion, we should take commonsense steps to ensure the federal government is not wasting taxpayers' dollars, said Senator Lankford. We should allow for flexibility and innovation to save valuable taxpayers' dollars instead of forcing agencies to lease, when ownership at times would be more cost effective. This straightforward piece of legislation has the potential to save American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this bill. As elected officials, it is our duty to be responsible with hard-earned taxpayer dollars and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Unfortunately, the government's current approach to managing federal property forces many agencies to enter into wasteful, long-term leasing agreements, when owning the property would be more cost-effective in the long run, said Senator Peters. Our commonsense, bipartisan legislation would help to save billions of taxpayer dollars by reducing long-term leasing costs and allow agencies more flexibility to acquire property at a bargain price. This bill builds on legislation introduced by Pence and Meadows to allow GSA to utilize public-private partnerships when entering into leases, potentially saving billions of taxpayer dollars. Pence and Meadows serve as members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with Meadows serving as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. ### Congressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-young-hosts-ceremony-for-navy-ship-naming-in-honor-of-richard-g-lugar,PHOTOS: Young Hosts Ceremony for Navy Ship Naming in Honor of Richard G. Lugar,2019-11-18,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Todd Young,Y000064,www.young.senate.gov,,,legacy,"November 18, 2019 PHOTOS: Young Hosts Ceremony for Navy Ship Naming in Honor of Richard G. Lugar INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today hosted a ceremony with U.S. Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer announcing the Navy's intent to name a guided-missile destroyer in honor of Senator Richard G. Lugarat the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. The future warship will be namedUSS RICHARD G.LUGAR. Senator Young was joined by the Lugar family and members of the Indiana delegation for the event. When Senator Richard Lugar passed away in April of this year, Indiana and the entire country lost a great statesman. It was clear to me in the days after his passing that our country needed to do something significant in his memory that recognizes his legacy as a Navy veteran, a public servant, and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,said Senator Young.Today, we announced such a tribute. A future Naval guided-missile destroyer will now be named in his honor. Senator Lugar dedicated his life to his country, first through service in the U.S. Navy then through service in Congress,said U.S. Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer.I am honored to name a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer after him. It is fitting this class of ship should bear Senator Lugar's name, just as he served under Admiral Burke in life. This ship and her crew will continue his legacy of service, safeguarding the safety and security of America and her allies all over the world. On behalf of the entire Lugar family we are beyond grateful to Senator Young, Senator Braun, and U.S. Navy Secretary Spencer for their leadership that has brought us together for this wonderful occasion. Knowing that someday the brave women and men of the United States Navy shall set sail on the USS Richard G. Lugar to serve and protect the United States of America is an incredible way to honor our father's legacy of public service to our country. He would be so humbled but also so proud at this moment. Richard Lugar loved his service in the United States Navy working with Admiral Burke and has a long and wonderful history of working with the men and women of the United States Navy in many capacities. We are honored to share this moment with each of you and our fellow Hoosiers,said the Lugar Family. ""Senator Richard Lugar is a towering figure in Hoosier history and one of the greatest statesmen ever to serve in the U.S. Senate, and all Hoosiers should be proud that the Navy has decided to honor his legacy of service in this way,said Senator Mike Braun. In June, Senator Young and Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.)introduced an amendmentto theNational Defense Authorization Actthat called for the Navy's next unnamed Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer warship to be named in honor of the late Senator Lugar. As the sole authority to name Navy ships resides with the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary Spencer called Senator Young shortly after the amendment was introduced to inform him of the Navy's decision to name a ship after Senator Lugar. Senator Lugar volunteered for the U.S. Navy and served his country as an officer from 1957-1960, including as an intelligence briefer to then Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Arleigh Burke. As Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Lugar was a leader in reducing the threat of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons by passing and overseeing the implementation of the bipartisan Nunn-Lugar program, which deactivated more than 7,600 nuclear warheads, millions of chemical munitions, and several thousand nuclear capable missiles, and continues to perform non-proliferation missions in more than forty countries. Photos from today's event are below: Senator Young speaking at the event next to U.S. Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer. U.S. Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer speaking at the event. Mrs. Charlene Lugar speaking at the event. Senator Young and Senator Braun with sailors. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://bucshon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3717,Dr. Bucshon Votes Against House Democrats’ Partisan Export-Import Bank Reauthorization,2019-11-15,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,IN,Larry Bucshon,B001275,bucshon.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats' partisan legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (H.R. 4863): The Export-Import Bank is an important tool that helps support American jobs including many jobs in the Eighth District of Indiana by enabling our manufacturers selling American-made products abroad to compete on a more level playing field with our foreign competitors. The Bank enjoys strong bipartisan support for its mission to support American exports and jobs, and House Republicans negotiated in good faith with House Democrats and agreed to a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Bank. Yet, House Democrats have chosen to play politics with the livelihood of Hoosiers whose jobs are supported by the Bank and walked away from this deal. Instead of passing a bipartisan reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank that can pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Trump, House Democrats have chosen to force a vote on a bill that the Senate will not take up and that President Trump has said he will veto. This partisan bill has no path forward because House Democrats saddled it with the creation of massive bureaucracy and burdensome regulation that would negate the purpose and efficiency of the program. Furthermore, they removed commonsense protections that prevent U.S. tax dollars from subsidizing Chinese government-controlled entities. While I support the Export-Import Bank and want to vote to reauthorize it, I cannot support House Democrats' partisan reauthorization. Background Dr. Bucshon co-sponsored an amendment to H.R. 4863 which would simply extend the authorization of the Export-Import Bank for an additional 10-years under its current structure. President Trump supports this approach to reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank. Dr. Bucshon signed a discharge petition to bring up the bipartisan, negotiated Export Import Bank reauthorization for a vote. In its current form H.R. 4863 would: Weaken support for small business by delaying a rise in Ex-Im's small business mandate until the year 2028. Gut reforms requiring Ex-Im to show that: Heavy users of the Bank need Ex-Im as a lender of last resort. Financing for those users does not help foreign entities at the expense of U.S. jobs. Eliminate a due diligence review to ensure that Ex-Im didn't subsidize Chinese government-controlled entities that are involved in: China's military and intelligence operations The Belt and Road Initiative Human rights abuses and corruption Intellectual property theft and illicit technology transfer",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z