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://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Statement-on-Passing-of-President-Jimmy-Carter,Scalise Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter,2024-12-29,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “I am saddened to learn about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. “I join all Americans in saluting President Carter for his lifetime of service, first as a naval officer, then as a senator in the Georgia legislature, then as Governor of Georgia, and, finally, as President of the United States. Jimmy Carter set the standard for post-presidential service through his work with Habitat for Humanity. “Jennifer and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/27/higgins-introduces-legislation-to-abolish-epa-return-authority-to-the-states/,"Higgins Introduces Legislation to Abolish EPA, Return Authority to the States",2024-12-27,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the introduction of the Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act (SSEQAA), which would abolish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and authorize funding directly to each state’s environmental quality agency. SSEQAA authorizes funding directly to the sovereign states at a baseline equating to 70% of 2019 EPA funding levels. The bill would: Authorize no more than $4.4 billion each year for four years to be divided proportionately to each state based upon the most recent decennial census. Allocate up to $880 million each year for four years to establish and staff a new office within the U.S. Treasury to administer and audit the disbursement of environmental protection funds to the states. Direct a study on the efficacy of the bill and require an annual report of findings to Congress. Require Congressional reauthorization each four years. Reduce federal spending by an estimated $60-80 billion over 10 years. Restore Tenth Amendment authority to the states. “FedGov has unconstitutionally weaponized federal agencies like the EPA against the American people and American industry,” said Congressman Higgins. “The EPA’s regulatory oppression has unjustly penalized our farmers, petrochemical industry, energy producers, and American families. My SSEQAA legislation abolishes the EPA, restores environmental protection authority to the sovereign states, and saves tens of billions in taxpayer dollars. This bill and several others will be reintroduced in the first legislative days of 2025, and I have introduced SSEQAA in the final days of the 118th Congress as a fair warning to the entire deep state bureaucracy that the 119th Congress will force serious reform upon DC.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Legislation-to-Expand-Atchafalaya-National-Heritage-Area-Signed-into-Law,Scalise Legislation to Expand Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Signed into Law,2024-12-24,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after his legislation, H.R. 6843, to expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, was signed into law: “The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is home to some of the most unique and special landscapes and traditions in the world. This National Heritage Area tells the rich story of Louisiana’s treasured culture and history, but for too long, a piece of that story has been missing. I’m pleased to see my legislation to include Lafourche Parish in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area become law and, at last, correct this unfortunate oversight by making this historic National Heritage Area whole,”said Leader Scalise. What Louisiana Leaders are saying: “Lafourche Parish offers an incredible blend of culture and natural resources that will strengthen the region’s unique identity and reinforce the importance of the National Heritage Area designation for our community. Lafourche was the only parish in the boundary left out of the original designation, and I’m grateful for Leader Scalise for spearheading this effort and our entire congressional delegation for their work to make Lafourche the final parish in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area,”said Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, III. “The addition of our 15th and final parish will allow us to tell the full story of the Atchafalaya region’s rich cultural, natural, and recreational resources that stretch from Bayou Teche to Bayou Lafourche and from Vidalia to the Gulf of Mexico. We’re grateful to our Louisiana Delegation for supporting efforts to include Lafourche in the National Heritage Area,"" said Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Executive Director Justin K. Lemoine.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%27s-End-of-Congress-Recap%3A-House-Republicans-Delivered-Wins-Despite-Slim-Majority,Scalise's End-of-Congress Recap: House Republicans Delivered Wins Despite Slim Majority,2024-12-22,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 22, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we approach the end of the 118th Congress, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement highlighting the wins the Republican majority achieved throughout the last two years: ""Over the past two years, the Republican majority in the House has worked tirelessly to counter the Biden-Harris Administration’s disastrous, crisis-causing policies, fighting for hardworking families who are struggling under the weight of these failures. With every bill we passed, House Republicans sought to preserve freedom, strengthen our economy, keep communities safe, and hold the government accountable – demonstrating from the beginning what a unified Republican government could accomplish. “We passed legislation to secure our border and stop the flow of fentanyl into American communities, such as the Secure the Border Act, and brought bills to unleash American energy and lower costs for families, such as the Lower Energy Costs Act. With federal agencies issuing burdensome regulation after regulation, we passed legislation to rein in executive overreach and keep the administrative state out of your homes, like the REINS Act and the Midnight Rules Relief Act. We also passed bills that stand up for our allies, like Israel, confront our adversaries, like China, and ensure our servicemembers and their families are taken care of. With the Parents Bill of Rights Act, we delivered on our promise to protect parents’ right to be involved in their child’s education, and with the SAVE Act, we worked to ensure only American citizens could vote in our elections. “In our committees, House Republicans conducted oversight investigations of the executive branch to hold officials accountable and deliver transparency to the people. We looked into key Administration officials’ roles in the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, how the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the border crisis, antisemitism on American campuses and administrators’ failure to provide a safe environment for Jewish students, and the COVID-19 pandemic origins and handling. We also established a task force to investigate the attempted assassinations of President Trump. This is only some of what Republicans were able to achieve in the 118th Congress. “All of this we accomplished with control of only the House, laying out a roadmap by passing bill after bill to show the country how we can fix the things the Biden-Harris Administration broke. The country saw our solutions and made a clear choice, delivering a mandate to put the issues they care about first. We are already laying the groundwork so that we can move quickly in January to address these problems and pass President Trump’s agenda. With President Trump in the White House and a Republican Senate, we’ll be able to reverse the failure and chaos of the Biden-Harris Administration and lower costs for families and restore safety and sanity to our country. It’s going to be a very busy and productive new year."" A Future That’s Built on Freedom ✅ Small Businesses H.J. Res. 98 (James) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to ""Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status."" Passed 206-177 Republicans 198-0 Democrats: 8-177 S.J. Res. 32 (Kennedy) – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ""Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)"" : Repeals the final rule that requires financial institutions to collect and report credit application data for small businesses to the bureau and protects small businesses from government overreach. Passed 221-202-1 Republicans: 215-0-1 Democrats: 6-202 H.R. 3801 (Smith-NE)—Employer Reporting Improvement Act: Reduces the burden on small businesses filing health insurance paperwork with the IRS. Passed by voice vote Second Amendment H.J. Res. 44 (Clyde) – Pistol Brace CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to ""Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces.'"" Passed 219-210 Republicans: 217-2 Democrats: 2-208 H.R. 3091 (Fry) – Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act: Directs the General Services Administration to allow law enforcement officers to buy retired service weapons. Passed 232-198 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 13-198 Consumer Choice H.J. Res. 136 (James) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles”: Repeals the Biden-Harris EPA’s burdensome emissions rule relating to “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles” under the Congressional Review Act, protecting consumer choice, keeping more affordable and realistic car options in the marketplace, and preventing further reliance on China. Passed 215-191 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 12-186 H.R. 6192 (Lesko) – Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for appliances that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 212-195 Republicans: 205-0 Democrats: 7-195 H.R. 7673 (Ogles) – Liberty in Laundry Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for clothes washers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 215-200 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 6-200 H.R. 7637 (Miller-Meeks) – Refrigerator Freedom Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 212-192 Republicans: 205-1 Democrats: 7-191 H.R. 7700 (Langworthy) – Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for dishwashers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 214-192 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 7-192 H.R. 1640 (Lesko) – Save Our Gas Stoves Act: Prohibits the Department of Energy from imposing their proposed rule to ban gas stoves by amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and clarifies that the DOE cannot issue standards that effectively ban a product based on the fuel it uses. Passed 249-181 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 29-181 H.R. 1615 (Armstrong) – Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act: Blocks the CPSC from issuing a radical rule to ban gas stoves and bars the use of federal funds to regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product. Passed 248-180 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 29-180 Women's Sports H.J. Res. 165 (Miller-IL) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ""Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"": Reverses the Biden Administration’s Title IX rule relating to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance so schools and educational institutions can continue to uphold the safety and educational and athletic opportunities of women and girls. Passed 210-205 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 0-205 H.R. 734 (Steube) – Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: Prevents biological males from competing in school athletic programs for women or girls. Passed 219-203 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 0-203 Schools H.R. 5 (Letlow) – Parents Bill of Rights Act: Provides transparency for parents and guardians by establishing various notification requirements for school curriculum. Passed 213-208 Republicans: 213-5 Democrats: 0-203 H.R. 8932 (Houchin) – FAFSA Deadline Act: Removes the flexibility in the deadline for the Education Department to release FAFSA applications by making October 1st the hard deadline for release and ends the confusion for students, families, and schools. Passed 381-1 Republicans: 195-0 Democrats: 186-1 H.R. 6090 (Lawler) – Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023: Instructs the Department of Education to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which includes denying Jewish self-determination and applying double standards to Israel, when enforcing laws and rules against discrimination in education programs. Passed 320-91 Republicans: 187-21 Democrats: 133-70 H.R. 3724 (Owens) – End Woke Higher Education Act: Includes legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require colleges and universities to put in place First Amendment principles in order to receive funding, and prohibits accreditors from requiring schools to adhere to partisan frameworks and ideological litmus tests to receive accreditation. Passed 213-201 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 16-189 H.R. 1147 (Thompson) – Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023: Modifies requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture to permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. Passed 330-99 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 112-98 Ending Pandemic Era Policies H.J. Res. 7 (Gosar) – Terminates the COVID-19 national emergency. Passed 229-197 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 11-197 Signed into law 4/10/2023 Scheduling H.R. 382 and H.J. Res. 7 on the floor accelerated the need for the Biden Administration to announce the end of the COVID-19 emergency declarations. House Democrats overwhelmingly opposed this bill by a vote of 11-197. H.R. 185 (Massie) – Ends CDC’s requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers entering the United States. Passed 227-201 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 7-201 H.R. 139 (Comer) – SHOW UP Act: Requires federal agencies to return to pre-pandemic teleworking policies. Passed 221-206 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 3-205 H.R. 497 (Duncan) – Freedom for Health Care Workers Act: Terminates the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers. Passed 227-203 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 7-203 H.R. 382 (Guthrie) – Pandemic is Over Act: Terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency. Passed 220-210 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 0-210 The Biden administration released a Statement of Administration Policy on January 30, 2023 announcing the expiration of the COVID-19 public health and national emergency on May 11, 2023 Standing up to Socialism H. Con. Res. 9 (Salazar) – Denouncing the horrors of socialism: Keeps America free from the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. Passed 328-86 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 109-86-14 H.R. 5349 (Salazar) – Crucial Communism Teaching Act: Directs the the independent Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to provide a civic education curriculum and educational materials for middle and high school students about the dangers of communism and totalitarianism, teaching how these systems are against American ideals and founding principles. Passed 327-62 Republicans: 171-28 Democrats: 156-34 Sporting, Recreation, and Public Lands H.R. 3397 (Curtis) – WEST Act of 2024: Requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) director to withdraw their finalized rule regarding conservation and landscape health that would upend their multiple use mandate and restrict access to public lands, and also prevents the BLM from finalizing a similar rule. Passed 212-202 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 3-201 H.R. 8790 (Westerman) – Fix Our Forests Act: Expedites and improves forest management activities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands, tribal lands, and National Forest System lands, deters frivolous litigation that delays important projects, promotes collaboration across jurisdictions, prioritizes treatments in the forests with highest risk of wildfire, and encourages active forest management. Passed 268-151 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 55-151 H.R. 615 (Wittman) – Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023: Stops the Biden Administration’s Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters for hunting and fishing, unless the regulation is consistent with state laws and supported by science. Passed 214-201 Republicans: 207-3 Democrats: 7-198 H.R. 764 (Boebert) – Trust the Science Act: Would delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List in the lower 48 states and ensure this decision is not subject to judicial review. Passed 209-205 Republicans: 205-4 Democrats: 4-201 An Economy That’s Strong ✅ Energy H.R.1 (Scalise) – Lower Energy Costs Act: Increases domestic energy production and exportation, reduces regulatory burdens, and reforms permitting across all sectors of the economy. Passed 225-204 Republicans: 221-1 Democrats: 4-203 H.R. 7176 (Pfluger) – Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024: Puts a stop to the Biden Administration’s ban on LNG exports and streamlines the permitting process by getting rid of the requirement for the Department of Energy to authorize exports and giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission total authority over the approval process. Passed 224-200 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 9-200 H.R. 1121 (Duncan) – Protecting American Energy Production Act: Prevents President Biden from implementing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to protect American energy production, and expresses that states have primacy over energy production on state and private land. Passed 229-188 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 15-188 H.R. 7409 (Kim) – Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act: Expedites geothermal energy production by exempting geothermal operators from federal drilling permit requirements, including NEPA, for wells on non-federal land where the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate. Passed 225-181 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 18-181 H.R. 1449 (Fulcher) – CLEAN Act: Requires the Interior Department to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales from every two years to every year and hold a replacement sale if one is canceled or missed, and creates deadlines to inform geothermal drilling permit applicants of the decision on their application. Passed 244-171 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 31-171 H.R. 8446 (Ciscomani) – Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024: Amends the Energy Act of 2020 to ensure all critical materials from the DOE’s critical materials list are included in the USGS CML, just as the critical minerals on the USGS CML are included in the DOE’s critical materials list. Passed 245-155 Republicans: 201-2 Democrats: 44-153 H.R. 6009 (Boebert) – Restoring American Energy Dominance Act: Would block the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rule entitled “Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process,” that would stifle American energy production on federal lands and burden small businesses, and prevent the BLM from implementing a similar rule in the future. Passed 216-200 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 3-200 H.R. 3195 (Stauber) – Superior National Forest Restoration Act: Rescinds the Biden Administration’s Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN, which blocks mining operations in the Superior National Forest lands in Minnesota and reissues canceled mineral leases granted prior to January 2021. Passed 212-203 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 2-203 H.R. 7023 (Rouzer) – Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act: Consists of five bills that reform and restore permitting processes under the Clean Water Act, ensuring they are more consistent and transparent and providing greater regulatory certainty. Passed 213-205 Republicans: 211-1 Democrats: 2-204 H.R. 2925 (Amodei) – Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024: Undoes the damaging Rosemont decision, allows mining operations to continue as they have historically under the law, and protects the communities and jobs supported by this industry. Passed 216-195 Republicans: 207-1 Democrats: 9-194 H. Res. 987 (Newhouse) – Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes: Denounces the Biden Administration’s disastrous and harmful anti-American energy policies that are raising costs for hardworking Americans, and putting our energy security and the security of our allies at risk. Passed 217-200 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 4-200 H.R. 6285 (Stauber) – Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023: Reverses the Biden Administration’s and the Department of Interior’s decisions to ban energy development in the 1002 Area and the NPR-A and reinstates lawfully awarded leases. Passed 214-199-2 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 5-198-1 H.Con.Res. 86 (Zinke) – Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States: Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would not be in the best interest of the country because it would raise energy prices, crush American families and businesses, and be detrimental to the United States economy. Passed 222-196 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 10-195 H.R. 1023 (Palmer) – Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act: Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, preventing unelected bureaucrats from forcing their climate agenda on the American people without any oversight or accountability. Passed 209-204 Republicans: 208-1 Democrats: 1-203 H.R. 6544 (Duncan) – Atomic Energy Advancement Act: Ensures efficient and predictable licensing, regulation, and deployment of nuclear energy technologies. Passed 356-36-1 Republicans: 199-0 Democrats: 166-36 H.R. 4394 (Fleischmann) – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and several independent agencies to enhance our energy security, invest in our national defense, and bolster our economic competitiveness. Passed 210-199 Republicans: 210-1 Democrats: 0-198 H.R. 8998 (Simpson) – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Reins in wasteful spending and cuts burdensome regulations to reduce energy costs, safeguard American jobs, develop our natural resources, and ensure Americans’ access to public lands for recreation. Passed 210-205 Republicans: 209-5 Democrats: 1-200 H.R. 4821 (Simpson) – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies that increase access to critical minerals, get rid of burdensome red tape on American oil and gas, prioritize public safety, rein in the EPA and their regulations, and make cuts to stop out-of-control spending. Passed 213-203 Republicans: 212-3 Democrats: 1-200 H.R. 21 (Rodgers) – Strategic Production Response Act: Limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until DOE develops a plan to increase percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production. Passed 221-205 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 1-205 Modified open rule allowed for the consideration of 78 amendments on the House floor 147 amendments were submitted for pre-printing H.R. 22 (Rodgers) – Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China: Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entities under the ownership or influence of the CCP. Passed 331-97 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 113-97 Budget H.R. 2811 (Arrington) – Limit, Save, Grow Act: Limits federal spending, saves taxpayer dollars, and grows the economy. Passed 217-215 Democrats: 0-211 Republicans: 217-4 H.R. 3746 (McHenry) – Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: Makes vital and meaningful cuts to government spending, gets rid of red tape that’s limiting American growth, holds the executive branch accountable for its spending, and avoids default on our national debt. Passed 314-117 Republicans: 149-71 Democrats: 165-46 H.R. 4366 (Carter-TX) – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides funding for (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (2) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (3) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (4) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (5) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and (6) Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Passed 339-85 Republicans: 132-83 Democrats: 207-2 Became law on 3/9/24 H.R. 2882 (Ciscomani) – Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides funding for (1) Defense Appropriations Act, (2) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, (3) Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (4) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (5) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, and (6) State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Passed 286-134 Republicans: 101-112 Democrats: 185-22 Became law on 3/23/24 Tax Relief H.R. 7024 (Smith-MO) – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: Restores and expands proven tax policies from the 2017 GOP tax reform that supported hardworking American families and made the economy more successful and productive, grew workers’ wages, and spurred job creation and greater investment in America. Passed 357-70 Republicans: 169-47 Democrats: 188-23 Reining In Executive Actions H.R. 115 (Biggs) – Midnight Rules Relief Act: Amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to disapprove multiple rules through one joint resolution if those rules were issued during the last year of a President’s term in office. Passed 210-201 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 1-200 H.R. 357 (Cline) – Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act: Requires that rules from federal agencies be issued and signed by the head of the agency, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, to keep federal rulemaking in check and constitutional. Passed 218-203 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 3-203 H.R. 347 (Stefanik) – REIN IN Act: Requires the Biden administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting them. Passed 272-148 Republicans: 213-4 Democrats: 59-144 15 amendments offered on the floor S.J. Res. 38 (Rubio) – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to ""Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers."" Passed 209-198 Republicans: 207-2 Dems: 2-196 Cutting Wokeness from Economic Policy H.R. 5339 (Allen) – Protecting Americans’ Investments from Woke Policies Act: Forces financial institutions to focus on maximizing returns in retirement plans instead of woke ESG factors by ensuring financial institutions base investment decisions solely on economic factors and complete information is provided to retirement investors. Passed 217-206 Republicans: 1214-0 Democrats: 3-206 H.R. 4790 (Huizenga) – Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act: Prevents radical leftist regulators from inserting ESG and other partisan policy into America’s financial system by blocking regulatory overreach, fixing the SEC’s proxy voting process and holding proxy advisory firms accountable, and restoring the materiality standard. Passed 215-203 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 3-203 Fraud H.R. 1163 (Smith-MO) – Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act: Protects taxpayers by incentivizing states to recover fraudulent payments, improving program integrity to prevent future fraud, and extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud. Passed 230-200 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 10-200 H.R. 6678 (McClintock) – Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: Makes social security fraud committed by an illegal immigrant grounds for deportation or barring them from admission into the United States. Passed 272-155 Republicans: 217-0 Democrats: 55-155 Protecting Responsible Homebuyers H.R. 3564 (Davidson) – Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023: Cancels the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s changes to single-family mortgage pricing framework that makes reliable borrowers with good credit subsidize riskier loans, and makes sure such changes cannot be done in the future. Passed 230-189 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 14-189 Expanding Access to Capital H.R. 2799 (McHenry) – Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023: Cuts burdensome red tape by reducing securities regulations, increases access to capital, creates more investment opportunities, helps small businesses, and strengthens our public markets. Passed 212-205 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 0-205 Utilizing Federal Office Space Efficiently H.R. 6276 (Perry) – USE IT Act of 2023: Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to identify the utilization rate of public buildings and federally-leased spaces, ensure it averages at least 60 percent over the course of a year, and put forward a plan to consolidate federal agency headquarters so building utilization is over 60 percent. Passed 217-203 Republicans: 211-2 Democrats: 6-201 Crypto H.J. Res. 109 (Flood) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121: Overturns the SEC's rule relating to SAB 121 which prevents banks from offering crypto or digital asset custodial services to consumers: Passed 228-182 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 21-182 H.R. 4763 (Thompson) – Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act: Establishes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, clarifies the CFTC’s jurisdiction over digital commodities and the SEC’s jurisdiction over digital assets offered as part of an investment contract, and implements strong consumer protections. Passed 279-136 Republicans: 208-3 Democrats: 71-133 H.R. 5403 (Emmer) – CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act: Blocks the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a CBDC to any individual, prevents the Federal Reserve from using a CBDC to implement monetary policy, and requires Congress to authorize the issuance of any CBDC, protecting Americans’ financial privacy and freedom from government control. Passed 216-192 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 3-192 A Nation That’s Safe ✅ Border H.R. 2 (Diaz-Balart) – Secure the Border Act of 2023: Fixes our broken asylum system, hires more Border Patrol agents and provide them with resources they need, reinstates Trump-era policies like Remain in Mexico, and forces the Biden Administration to resume building the border wall. Passed 219-213 Republicans: 219-2 Democrats: 0-211 H. Res. 1371 (Stefanik) – Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border: Condemns the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for their failure to secure the U.S. southern border, resulting in the worst border crisis in American history. Passed 220-196 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 6-196 H. Res. 1112 (Gonzales-TX) – Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies: Condemns President Biden and his Administration for their disastrous open border policies that have created the worst border crisis in U.S. history, and urges the Biden Administration to take immediate action to end this national security threat. Passed 223-191 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 13-191 H. Res. 1065 (De La Cruz) – Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies: Condemns President Biden and his Administration for their disastrous open border policies and holds them accountable for creating the worst border security crisis in U.S. history. Passed 226-193 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 14-193 H. Res. 957 (Moran) – Denouncing the Biden administration's open border policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open border policies. Passed 225-187 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 14-187 H.R. 7909 (Mace) – Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make illegal immigrants who are convicted of, who admit having committed, or who admit committing sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable from the United States Passed 266-158 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 51-158 H.R. 7511 (Collins) – Laken Riley Act: Holds the Biden Administration accountable for their role in these tragedies through their open border policies, requires detention of illegal aliens who commit theft and mandates ICE take them into custody, and allows a state to sue the Federal government on behalf of their citizens for not enforcing the border laws, particularly in the case of parole. Passed 251-170 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 37-170 H.R. 5717 (LaLota) – No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act: Ensures that sanctuary cities, counties, and states that provide benefits to illegal immigrants are ineligible for federal funds to assist such immigrants. Passed 219-186 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 12-186 H.R. 5585 (Ciscomani) – Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: Creates new criminal offenses for operating a vehicle within 100 miles of the southern border while fleeing from Border Patrol agents, or any law enforcement officer assisting the U.S. Border Patrol, including serious jail time and prohibition from ever receiving legal status in the United States. Passed 271-154 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 56-154 H.R. 6976 (Moore-AL) – Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: Makes driving intoxicated or impaired a deportable offense for illegal immigrants and grounds to bar them from entering the country. Passed 274-150 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 59-150 H.R. 5283 (Malliotakis) – Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023: Prohibits the use of federal funds to provide housing to illegal immigrants on land that falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies. Passed 224-203-1 Republicans: 218-0-1 Democrats: 6-203 H.R. 8663 (LaLota) – DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024: Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development, testing, and evaluation on equipment that would help law enforcement better detect fentanyl and other drugs. Passed by voice vote H.R. 7404 (Crane) – Subterranean Border Defense Act: Requires DHS to provide annual reports on counter-illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8752 (Amodei) – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025: Ensures our homeland is protected by increasing border security, providing for the removal of dangerous criminals, countering China and bolstering national security, supporting American values, and removing woke initiatives impeding the Department’s primary mission to promote American safety. Passed 212-203 Republicans: 207-6 Democrats: 5-197 H.R. 4367 (Joyce-OH) – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure the southern border, counter China, remove criminals from the United States, and strengthen our national security, while defunding far-left initiatives in the Department. Passed 220-208 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 2-208 H. Res. 461 (Miller-Meeks) – Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States. Passed 223-201 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 7-201 H.R. 3203 (Barr) – Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023: Strengthens sanctions authorities aimed at Chinese opioid traffickers and officials who are complicit in trafficking. Passed by voice vote H.R. 467 (Griffith) – HALT Fentanyl Act: Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances (FRS) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, guarantees law enforcement has the resources to keep these drugs off the street, and allows for further research of FRS. Passed 289-133 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 74-132 H.R. 3941 (Molinaro) – Schools Not Shelters Act: Bans the use of public elementary schools, secondary schools, or institutions of higher education as shelters for illegal immigrants. Passed 222-201 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 4-201 National Defense H.R. 7888 (Lee-FL) – Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act: Reforms and reauthorizes FISA to maintain national security while protecting Americans' privacy and addressing Intelligence Community abuses. Passed 273-147 Republicans: 126-88 Democrats: 147-59 Became law on 4/20/24 H.R. 8038 (McCaul) – 21st Century Peace through Strength Act: Holds Russia and Iran accountable through sanctions, addresses the deadly fentanyl crisis, protects our national security from the threat posed by foreign adversary owned applications like TikTok, and inhibits funding for terrorism. Passed 360-58 Republicans: 186-25 Democrats: 174-33 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 7521 (Gallagher) – Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act: Prevents app store availability or web hosting services in the U.S. for ByteDance-controlled applications, including TikTok, unless the application severs ties to entities like ByteDance that are subject to the control of a foreign adversary. Passed 352-61-1 Republicans: 197-15 Democrats: 155-50-1 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 9495 (Tenney) – Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: Prevents the IRS from charging late fees and penalties on American citizens wrongfully detained abroad, and revokes the tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profit organizations who have been found to provide financial or material support to designated terrorist groups like Hamas. Passed 219-184 Republicans: 204-1 Democrats: 15-183 H.R. 7589 (Latta) – ROUTERS Act: Protects Americans' communications networks from foreign-adversary controlled technology, including routers, modems, or devices that combine both. Passed by voice vote H.R. 820 (Stefanik) – Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act: Requires the FCC to publish a list of every entity that both holds an FCC license or authorization and has any ownership by foreign adversarial governments, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8361 (McCormick) – Economic Espionage Prevention Act: Authorizes the President to impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversary entities tied to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and the Maduro regime of Venezuela. Passed by voice vote H.R. 5613 (Waltz) – Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act: Requires coordination between federal agencies when placing a foreign individual or entity on specified sanctions lists. Passed by voice vote H.R. 7151 (Wagner) – Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act: Gives the Departments of State, Defense, and Energy greater ability to propose changes to the Entity List, a roster of foreign companies, research institutions, and individuals who pose a serious national security risk to the United States and are prohibited from purchasing sensitive American products. Passed by voice vote H.R. 6606 (Radewagen) – To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the statement of policy: Revises the statement of policy of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to include protecting the trade secrets of the United States, its people, and its industrial base related to items subject to export control or when the subject of foreign economic espionage. Passed by voice vote H.R. 6614 (Jackson-TX) – Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act: Ensures accountability and transparency in the export control process when American goods and technologies are sent abroad. Specifically, the legislation requires information be provided to Congress about each export license application, including the name of the entity submitting the application, who they are exporting to, what the decision was, and how compliance with U.S. export controls is being monitored. Passed by voice vote H.R. 6046 (Clyde) – Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act: Redesignates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Biden Administration removed them from the list. Passed 285-135 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 72-134 H.R. 5917 (Gallagher) – Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act: Reinstates sanctions against individuals who use civilians as human shields in conflict zones. Passed 419-4 Republicans: 214-1 Democrats: 205-3 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 5826 (Wilson) – No Paydays for Hostage Takers Act: Deters any future hostage-taking by Iran and other U.S. adversaries by pushing the Administration to impose Levinson Act sanctions on hostage-taking. Additionally, H.R. 5826 allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Passed 391-34 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 176-33 H.R. 4681 (Hill) – Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act: Requires the Administration to impose sanctions on foreign persons who facilitate or profit from the production or proliferation of Captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulants. Passed 410-13 Republicans: 212-3 Democrats: 198-10 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 6586 (Burchett) – To require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes: Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to discourage foreign countries from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries from providing support to the Taliban Passed by voice vote H.R. 6408 (Kustoff) – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist-supporting organizations: Revokes the tax-exempt status of any U.S. nonprofit that provides material support, including financing, resources, or tangible assistance, to a designated terrorist group. Passed 382-11 Republicans: 203-1 Democrats: 179-10 H.R. 6972 (Kiggans) – Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act: Requires all members of the National Security Council (NSC) to provide notification to the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and to each chamber of Congress within 24 hours of any planned or emergent medical incapacitation. Passed by voice vote H.R. 529 (Waltz) – Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act: Extends the customs waters territory of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles, allowing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to pursue critical efforts to enforce our trade laws and prevent deadly drug smuggling off our shores. Passed 402-6 Republicans: 208-0 Democrats: 194-6 H.R. 7659 (Graves-MO) – Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Supports and strengthens the Coast Guard in its critical missions to safeguard borders, ensure maritime safety, facilitate commerce, increase transparency, stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the country, protect the maritime domain, and confront Chinese expansion in the Pacific. Passed 376-16 Republicans: 181-15 Democrats: 195-1 H.R. 6679 (McClintock) – No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: Makes illegal immigrants that are members of Hamas or participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel inadmissible to or deportable from the United States. Passed 422-2-1 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 207-2-1 H.R. 8771 (Diaz-Balart) – Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025: Reaffirms American leadership by combatting our adversaries, supporting our allies, promoting American values here and abroad, and prioritizing our national security, while cutting funds to wasteful climate initiatives and bureaucratic world organizations and refocusing our taxpayer dollars on actually protecting Americans and our allies. Passed 212-200 Republicans: 211-1 Democrats: 1-199 H.R. 4665 (Diaz-Balart) – Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations that combat the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, support our allies, promote American values here and abroad, and prioritize our national security, while defunding counterproductive climate programs, unnecessary regulations that hurt American business, and controversial organizations like the World Health Organization. Passed 216-212 Republicans: 216-2 Democrats: 0-210 H.R. 8774 (Calvert) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025: Strengthens America’s defense by prioritizing countering the CCP, investing in innovation in our military, supporting our servicemembers and their families, combatting the flow of fentanyl, promoting American values, and ensuring the Department is focused on its primary duty to keep our people safe. Passed 217-198 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 5-197 H.R. 4365 (Calvert) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations to the Department of Defense that prioritize the fight against China, invest in modernizing the military, and counter the flow of fentanyl while cutting wasteful spending in the President’s budget that funds divisive social programs. Passed 218-210 Republicans: 216-2 Democrats: 2-208 Senate Amendment to H.R. 5009 (Rogers) – Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Strengthens our national security by deterring China, restoring lethality, and cracking down on inefficient uses of funds, while also supporting our servicemembers by taking meaningful steps to improve their quality of life. Passed 281-140 Republicans: 200-16 Democrats: 81-124 H.R. 2670 (Rogers) – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024: Counters the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression, boosts oversight of the Biden Administration’s Department of Defense, supports members of our military and their families, and saves taxpayers billions of dollars by cutting wasteful programs while still investing in a secure defense industrial base and innovative technologies to support our national defense. Passed 310-118 Republicans: 147-73 Democrats: 163-45 H.R. 8580 (Carter-TX) – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provides FY25 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that deliver for our veterans and servicemembers, bolster our national security, increase deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region, and cut radical woke initiatives. Passed 209-197 Republicans: 205-2 Democrats: 4-195 H.R. 4366 (Carter-TX) – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans, support a strong national security, and keep the executive branch in check. Passed 219-211 Republicans: 219-2 Democrats: 0-209 S. 141 (Bost) – Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act: Expands economic opportunities, simplifies the disability claims process, reforms services for aging veterans, and opens more doors for mental health support. Passed 382-12 Republicans: 187-12 Democrats: 195-0 H.R. 9468 (Mike Garcia) – Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Prevents a budget shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that allows benefit payments to continue being processed. Passed by voice vote Became law on 9/20/24 S. 4367 (Graves-MO) – Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. Passed 399-18 Republicans: 192-18 Democrats: 207-0 H.R. 3848 (Chavez-DeRemer) – Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023: Provides increased funding for VA programs supporting homeless veterans. Passed 408-10 Republicans: 206-10 Democrats: 202-0 H. Res. 240 (Williams-NY) – Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone. Passed 410-0 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 198-0 Iran H.Res. 288 (Tenney) – Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE: Urges the EU to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the EU Common Position 931 on terrorism. It also encourages the Biden Administration to make the EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization a diplomatic priority in engagements with the EU. Passed 411-14 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats:196-13 H.R. 3152 (McCaul) – Fight CRIME Act: Imposes sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs. Passed 403-8 Republicans: 210-1 Democrats: 193-7 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 3774 (Lawler) – SHIP Act: Imposes sanctions on people and companies that facilitate Iran’s black-market oil sales. Passed 342-69 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 133-68 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 589 (Banks) – MAHSA Act: Imposes sanctions on senior Iranian officials complicit in human rights abuses or terrorism. Passed 410-3 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 201-2 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 5921 (Huizenga) – No U.S. Financing for Iran Act: Prohibits Treasury from issuing any licenses authorizing a U.S. financial institution to engage in transactions for trade with Iran, other than humanitarian aid. Passed 294-105 Republicans: 206-1 Democrats: 88-104 H.R. 6245 (Hill) – Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act: Requires the President to report on and publish the assets of certain Iranian government officials and terrorist leaders. Passed 419-4 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 204-3 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 6015 (Luetkemeyer) – Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023: Requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that humanitarian exemptions involving Iran sanctions do not facilitate acts of international terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Passed 408-13 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 195-12 H.R. 5923 (Lawler) – Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023: Expands secondary sanctions to include all transactions between Chinese financial institutions and sanctioned Iranian banks that handle the purchase of petroleum and petroleum products. Passed 383-11 Republicans: 201-1 Democrats: 182-10 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 4691 (Self) – Iran Sanction Relief Review Act of 2023: Provides for tighter congressional oversight of any Administration attempt to weaken sanctions imposed on Iran. Passed 278-141 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 66-140 H.R. 5947 (Pfluger) – To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes: Ensures Iran cannot gain access to funds that could be used to support terrorism, including funding the Biden Administration has tried to make available to the Iranian regime. Passed 259-160 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats- 47-159 H.R. 6323 (Kim) – Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023: Requires Iran to cease support for acts of international terrorism as a condition for the President to waive secondary sanctions and provides for a congressional review process for national security interest waivers of these sanctions. Passed 271-147 Republicans 212-1 Democrats 59-146 H.R. 3033 (Steel) – Solidify Iran Sanctions Act: Makes permanent the sanctions established by the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which are set to expire in 2026, and ensures the U.S. can maintain critical deterrents and apply pressure to the Iranian regime to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons. Passed 407-16 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 194-15 H. Con. Res. 7 (Tenney) – Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities. Passed 420-1 Republicans: 216-1 Democrats: 204-0 H.R. 6603 (Moran) – No Technology for Terror Act: Further restricts the export or re-export of U.S.-origin goods and technology to Iran, including those used to manufacture the same missiles and drones attacking our forces across the region. Passed 406-19 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 191-18 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 5961 (McCaul) – No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act: Freezes the funds released to Iran involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran and ensures these $6 billion remain permanently off limits to the Iranian regime. Passed 307-119-1 Republicans: 217-1-1 Democrats: 90-118 Federal Aviation Reauthorization H.R. 3935 (Graves-MO) – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Passed 387-26 Republicans: 192-19 Democrats: 195-7 Became law on 5/16/24 Israel H. Res. 1143 (Kean) – Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel: Stands with Israel and supports their right to respond to Iranian aggression and deter future aggression. Passed 404-14 Republicans: 211-1 Democrats: 193-13 H.R. 8282 (Roy) – Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act: Would impose sanctions on the ICC or any foreign actor who supports their effort to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant. Passed 247-155-2 Republicans: 205-0-2 Democrats: 42-155 H. Res. 883 (D’Esposito) – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, ‘‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’’ is antisemitic and its use must be condemned. Passed 377-44-1 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 162-43-1 H.R. 8034 (Cole) – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2024: Replenishes critical defensive systems including the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, provides additional weapons and munitions to Israel, and supports U.S. military operations responding to Iran-backed attacks on American troops and global shipping. Passed 366-58 Republicans: 193-21 Democrats: 173-37 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 6126 (Granger) – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides supplemental appropriations to support missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and additional military equipment for the Israel Defense Forces while also replenishing U.S. weapons stocks and fully offsetting the cost of this assistance. Passed 226-196 Republicans: 214-2 Democrats: 12-194 H.R. 8369 (Calvert) – Israel Security Assistance Support Act: Condemns the Biden Administration’s dangerous hold on arms delivery to Israel, urges the swift delivery of defense articles and weapons, withholds funds from the Secretaries of Defense and State and the National Security Council until these articles are delivered, and supports Israel’s right to self defense. Passed 224-187 Republicans: 208-3 Democrats: 16-184 H. Res. 771 (McCaul) – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. Passed 412-10-6 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats:194-9-6 H. Res. 927 (Stefanik) – Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Passed 303-126-3 Republicans: 219-1 Democrats: 84-125-3 H. Res. 798 (Owens) – Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Passed 396-23 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 183-22 H.R. 340 (Mast) – Hamas International Financing Prevention Act: Imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups. Passed 363-46 Republicans: 208-1 Democrats: 155-45 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H. Res. 888 (Lawler) – Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist. Passed 412-1-1 Republicans: 210-1 Democrats: 202-0-1 H. Con. Res. 57 (Pfluger) – Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel. Passed 412-9 Republicans: 217-0 Democrats: 195-9 H. Res. 894 (Kustoff) – Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. Passed 311-14-92 Republicans: 216-1 Democrats: 95-13-92 H.R. 5179 (Tenney) – Anti-BDS Labeling Act: Codifies the Trump Administration’s ""Country of Origin Marking of Products from the West Bank and Gaza"" guidance requiring imported products from Israel and Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank to be labeled “Israel,” and imported products from Gaza or Palestinian-controlled areas to be labeled as “Gaza” or “West Bank,” and would prevent federal funds from being used to reverse or alter this guidance. Passed 231-189 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 16-189 H.R. 3099 (Lawler) – Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act: Establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. Passed 413-13 Republicans: 214-2 Democrats: 199-11 H. Res. 311 (Wagner) – Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region. Passed 401-19 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 186-18 China H.R. 3334 (McClain) – Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act: Imposes sanctions on members of the Chinese Communist Party who take part in implementing policies that intend to infringe on Hong Kong’s autonomy, intimidate Taiwan, violate human rights, or promote political oppression within the People’s Republic of China. Passed 243-174 Republicans: 210-2 Democrats: 33-172 H.R. 1516 (Pfluger) – DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act: Restricts funding to American institutions of higher education (IHE) that maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute, making them ineligible to receive any funds from the Department of Homeland Security. Passed 249-161 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 36-161 H.R. 1398 (Gooden) – Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act: Reinstates and renames the China Initiative as the CCP Initiative to counter the CCP and Chinese government’s espionage efforts on U.S. intellectual property and academic institutions, prosecute those who engage in the theft of trade secrets and espionage, and defend U.S. critical infrastructure from threats from our adversaries. Passed 237-180 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 23-180 H.R. 9456 (Newhouse) – Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act: Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to be included on CFIUS for agriculture-related issues, and requires CFIUS to review and potentially block purchases of farmland by foreign adversaries that pose a national security risk. Passed 269-149 Republicans: 214-1 Democrats: 55-148 H.R. 5933 (Steel) – DETERRENT Act: Holds American institutions of higher education to a stricter standard on reporting gifts, donations, and investments made to them by foreign adversaries, lays out the punishments institutions will face if they fail to comply, and protects American education from harmful and dangerous foreign influence. Passed 246-170 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 31-170 H.R. 7980 (Miller-WV) – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles with batteries that contain materials sourced from foreign entities of concern from the clean vehicle credit, requires the Treasury Department to follow the same definition of FEOC as the Commerce Department, closes the ‘Chinese Billionaire Loophole’ and the ‘Chinese Manufacturing Loophole,’ and expands FEOC limitations. Passed 217-192 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 7-192 H.R. 8036 (Cole) – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Strengthens deterrence against China’s threats, combats the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to take control of the Indo-Pacific region, enhances the relationship between regional partners and the U.S., and invests in infrastructure and munitions for Taiwan’s defense. Passed 385-34 Republicans: 178-24 Democrats: 207-0 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 7686 (Mike Garcia) – To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes: Clarifies language in the CHIPS and Science Act to ensure the Chinese Communist Party cannot access taxpayer-funded research at U.S. universities. Passed by voice vote H.R. 510 (Davidson) – Chinese Currency Accountability Act: Requires the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of Chinese currency in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights. Passed by voice vote H.R. 554 (Hill) – Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act: Disincentivizes Chinese aggression towards Taiwan by publishing the assets of top Chinese leaders, as well as cutting them and their family members off from the U.S. financial system, if Beijing acts against Taiwan. Passed by voice vote H.R. 2864 (Stefanik) – Countering CCP Drones Act: Adds Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), a Chinese drone company, to the FCC’s Covered List prohibiting new models of DJI drones from operating on U.S. communications infrastructure. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8631 (Gimenez) – Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act: Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain Chinese entities. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8152 (Lawler) – Remote Access Security Act: This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items to address a loophole being exploited by China. Passed by voice vote H.R. 5245 (Barr) – Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act: Requires the Department of State to revoke science and technology agreements with China unless they are notified and justified to Congress. Passed by voice vote H.R. 1157 (Barr) – Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act: Authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. Passed 351-36 Republicans: 172-25 Democrats: 179-11 H.R. 8333 (Wenstrup) – BIOSECURE Act: Prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology that is from a company associated with a foreign adversary, including China. Passed 306-81 Republicans: 195-2 Democrats: 111-79 H.R. 1103 (Smith-NJ) – HKETO Certification Act: Requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. Passed 413-3 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 201-2 H.R. 4132 (Perry) – Falun Gong Protection Act: Requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. Passed by voice vote S. 619 (Hawley) – COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023: Requires the Biden administration to declassify information relating to the potential links between Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of COVID-19. Passed 419-0 Signed into law 3/20/2023 H. Res. 104 (McCaul) – Condemning the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. Passed 419-0 H. Res. 11 (McCarthy) – Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Passed 365-65 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 146-65 H.R. 1107 (Kim) – PRC is Not a Developing Country Act: Requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. Passed 415-0 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 200-0 H.R. 540 (Kim) – Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act: Support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Passed by voice vote H.R. 803 (Lucas) – PROTECT Taiwan Act: Exclude government officials of the Chinese Communist Party from financial and intergovernmental forums upon notice to Congress from the President of the United States declaring any threat to the people on Taiwan. Passed by voice vote H.R. 4039 (Moran) – No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act: Prohibits funds to the Department of State or the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to finance international projects in partnership with entities that import products mined, produced, or manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, commonly known for the genocide and forced labor of the Uyghur people. Passed by voice vote H.R. 1159 (Wagner) – Amending the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020: Modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. Passed 404-7 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 188-7 H.R. 1189 (Mast) – Undersea Cable Control Act: Prevents foreign adversaries from acquiring goods and technologies capable of supporting the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. Passed by voice vote H.R. 1154 (Smith-NJ) – Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023: Imposes sanctions on persons involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking. Passed 413-2 Republicans: 211-2 Democrats: 202-0 H.R. 1093 (McCaul) – AUKUS Reporting: Requires the State Department to report to Congress on their efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States. Passed 393-4 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 184-4 Crime & Oversight H.R. 8205 (Fitzgerald) – Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act: Amends the federal criminal statute dealing with insurance-related crimes to include corporate, for-profit, and non-profit entities that post bail for defendants, subjecting charitable bail funds to federal insurance fraud laws and state licensing requirements, and requiring their employees to pass criminal background checks. Passed 255-161 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 44-161 H.R. 7530 (Donalds) – DC CRIMES Act of 2024: Allows Congress to exert their oversight power over the D.C. Council and promote safety in Washington by blocking the Council’s pursuit of soft-on-crime sentencing and radical progressive policies. Passed 225-181 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 18-181 H.J. Res. 26 (Clyde) – Disapproving the action of the D.C. Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act. Passed 250-173 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 31-173 Signed into law 3/20/2023 House Democrats overwhelmingly opposed this legislation. After Biden announced he would sign the bill if passed by the Senate, the Senate passed H.J. Res. 26 by a vote of 81-14. Forced Dems to vote against D.C. statehood or vote against making America safe H.J. Res. 24 (Comer) – Disapproving the action of the D.C. Council in providing voting rights for non-residents. Passed 260-162 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 42-162 Police H. Res. 1213 (Stauber) – A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers: Addresses violence against law enforcement officers by condemning calls for defunding police and anti-police sentiment that has increased violence against police, acknowledging the mental and physical impacts such violence has on police, and expressing condolences and appreciation to the families of fallen law enforcement officers. Passed 337-61 Republicans: 203-0 Democrats: 134-61 H.R. 354 (Bacon) – LEOSA Reform Act of 2024: Broadens the ability of qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in areas such as school zones, national parks, federal facilities open to the public, and state, local, or private property open to the public. Passed 221-185 Republicans: 205-0 Democrats: 16-185 H.R. 8146 (D’Esposito) – Police Our Border Act: Requires the Attorney General to report detailed information on how Biden’s border crisis impacts our law enforcement, including exposure to dangers such as fentanyl and human traffickers, injuries sustained, financial burdens, and operational strains. Passed 254-157 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 45-157 H. Res. 1210 (Higgins) – Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result: Condemns President Biden’s border crisis and the dangers and burdens it has created for America’s law enforcement officers, and urges the Biden Administration to support the law enforcement officers defending our homeland. Passed 223-185-1 Republicans: 208-0 Democrats: 15-185-1 H.R. 7581 (Bishop) – Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2024: Requires the Attorney General to assemble reports on violence against law enforcement officers and the effectiveness of programs meant to provide law enforcement with wellness resources and protective equipment so we may comprehensively enhance the safety of police officers. Passed: 356-55 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 146-55 H.R. 7343 (Van Drew) – Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act: Requires that illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers are quickly arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until they are removed from the United States. Passed 265-148 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 54-148 H. Con. Res. 40 (Buck) – Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. Passed 301-119-3 Republicans: 214-2 Democrats: 87-117-3 H.J. Res. 42 (Clyde) – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Passed 229-189 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 14-189 H.R. 2494 (Garbarino) – POLICE Act of 2023: Makes assaulting a police officer a deportable offense. Passed 255-175 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 36-175 Ensuring the Security of Presidential Candidates H.R. 9106 (Lawler) – Enhanced Presidential Security Act: Directs the U.S. Secret Service to use the same standards to determine the number of agents in a protection detail for Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. Passed 405-0 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 198-0 Expanding Access to Justice S. 4199 (Young) – JUDGES Act of 2024: Would add 66 new federal judgeships in overworked districts across the country to help address case filing increases and ensure Americans have access to justice in a timely manner. Passed 236-173 Republicans: 207-2 Democrats: 29-171 Life H.R. 26 (Wagner) – Born-alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Requires medical care for children who survive abortion procedures. Passed 220-210 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats:1-210 Republicans protect all Americans, including the unborn H.R. 6918 (Fischbach) – Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act: Prevents the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers that serve new mothers and families that choose life. Passed 214-208 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 0-208 H.R. 4581 (Hinson) – Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023: Clarifies that stillbirth prevention activities and research are an allowable use of funds. This clarification will support stillbirth prevention activities, saving the lives of mothers and babies. Passed 408-3 Republicans: 206-3 Democrats: 202-0 Became law on 7/12/24 H.R. 6914 (Hinson) – Pregnant Students' Rights Act: Requires universities and higher education institutions to communicate and distribute information informing pregnant students of their rights, accommodations, and resources available to them. Passed 212-207 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 0-207 H. Con. Res. 3 (Johnson-LA) – Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. Passed 222-209 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 3-209 Republicans protect all Americans, including the unborn. Health H.R. 1425 (Tiffany) – No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act: Defends American sovereignty by requiring that any agreement reached by the World Health Assembly be treated as a treaty, and therefore be ratified by a supermajority of the Senate as outlined in the Constitution. Passed 219-199 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 4-199 H.R. 3799 (Hern) – CHOICE Arrangement Act: Codifies the Trump Administration's two rules to ensure small business owners and employees are able to have more affordable health care options, includes a new notification to employers to make sure they know these options exist, and protects the self-insured market that employers depend on. Passed 220-209 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 0-209 H.R. 485 (Rodgers) – Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023: Bans federal healthcare programs from using prices based on quality adjusted life years (QALYs) to determine coverage for care, protecting Americans with disabilities and chronic health conditions from life-threatening discrimination. Passed 211-208 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 0-208 H.R. 5378 (Rodgers) – Lower Costs, More Transparency Act: Empowers Americans with more information about the cost of health care services and treatments. Passed 320-71-1 Republicans: 166-40 Democrats: 154-31-1 H.R. 3797 (Smith-MO) – Paperwork Burden Reduction Act: eliminates mandates on small businesses to prepare and send outdated health insurance tax forms to millions of Americans who do not need them. Passed by voice vote Election Security H.R. 8281 (Roy) – SAVE Act: Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. Passed 221-198 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 5-198 H.R. 7109 (Edwards) – Equal Representation Act: Requires the decennial census to include a citizenship question, and excludes noncitizens from the population on which the apportionment of U.S. House Representatives and electors for each state is based. Passed 206-202 Republicans: 206-0 Democrats: 0-202 H.R. 6513 (Carey) – COCOA Act: Provides statutory authority for designated congressional election observers. Passed by voice vote H.R. 192 (Pfluger) – To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022: Prevents individuals who are not United States citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. Passed 262-143 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 52-143 A Government That’s Accountable ✅ Oversight Investigations Attempted Assassinations of President Trump: The House quickly acted after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, and formed a bipartisan task force to investigate the series of failures by the U.S. Secret Service that day. The Task Force also investigated the subsequent assassination attempt that occurred on September 15th in Florida. On December 10th, the task force released its report titled, “Final Report of Findings and Recommendations.” It highlights significant failures in the planning, execution, and leadership of the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners. The Task Force-approved report also proposes 37 actionable recommendations related both to the security failures on July 13 and to overarching structural changes the Secret Service and Congress must consider strengthen security measures and prevent similar security failures in the future. Antisemitism on Campuses: After Hamas’ horrific October 7th attacks on Israel, and the subsequent military actions taken by Israel to defend itself, the U.S. has seen a disturbing uptick in antisemitism on college campuses. Led by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House Republicans discovered a troubling culture on campuses, where administrators fail to implement protections for Jewish students and even mock Jewish students, and has demanded answers from these universities about student safety and funding of pro-Hamas groups and propaganda. As a result, the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia resigned in disgrace. On December 18th, our committees released a House-wide report on Antisemitism, the result of a multi-faceted investigation that culminated in actionable findings and recommendations to safeguard Jewish Americans and uphold America’s commitment to religious freedom and safety. The Biden-Harris Border Crisis Report: The Committee on Homeland Security released a report exposing the many ways the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the crisis we currently see at the border. The report revealed that even before taking office, the Administration was warned by experienced border security professionals about the dangers of their plan to open our borders and dismantle our border security. The Biden-Harris border crisis was not some inevitable phenomenon – it was directly caused by the actions taken by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. To view the full report, click here. The Biden-Harris Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal Report: The Foreign Affairs Committee’s investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration’s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan revealed that the Administration disregarded the advice of military and security professionals, ignored the facts on the ground, and indulged in wishful thinking and endless deliberation that left American troops and diplomats in-country dangerously exposed – ultimately resulting in the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers. House Republicans passed legislation to condemn key figures and officials in the Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, State Department Secretary Antony Blinken, and others, for their part in this historic disaster. To view the full report, click here. China Oversight: The China Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party conducted numerous investigations this Congress to shed light on the threatening posture of the CCP toward the United States. It issued a report demonstrating that the CCP is helping facilitate the fentanyl crisis in the United States by subsidizing the manufacturing and export of fentanyl materials and otherwise strategically and economically benefits from the fentanyl crisis. It has also investigated American financial institutions investing in the CCP’s military capabilities; threats by the CCP to port infrastructure; and, most recently, with the Committee on Education and the Workforce, uncovered how federal funds and U.S. universities had benefited Chinese technological advancements and military capabilities. Covid Oversight: The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic were able to uncover many concerning actions by officials at the White House, NIH, state governments, and EcoHealth Alliance during the pandemic. The Subcommittee held hearings with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Francis Collins, Governor Anthony Cuomo, and others. Significantly, the Subcommittee issued a report on EcoHealth Alliance, finding that it used taxpayer dollars from federal grants to facilitate gain-of-function research on coronaviruses at Wuhan Institute of Virology. The investigation resulted in HHS debarring the President of EcoHealth and suspending all funds allocated to EcoHealth. This month, the Subcommittee concluded its two-year investigation issuing a report titled “After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward.” The report details all the findings from the investigation and will serve as a road map for Congress, the Executive Branch, and the private sector to prepare for and respond to future pandemics. President Biden’s Influence Peddling and Classified Documents: On December 13, 2023, the House voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden allowing the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees to continue developing compelling evidence revealing how President Biden knew, was involved, and benefited directly from his family’s influence peddling schemes. The committees took key actions to bring in significant witnesses, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, both of whom had lied during their appearances, and the committees sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending they be charged with making false statements. In February, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland for records, including transcripts, notes, video, and audio files, related to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation of President Biden’s willful mishandling of classified information, after Hur declined to recommend charges against Biden citing his memory problems. A.G. Garland refused to produce the audio recordings of Special Counsel Hur’s interviews with President Biden and his ghostwriter, and on June 12, 2024, House Republicans voted to hold A.G. Garland in contempt for failing to comply with the subpoena. On July 2, 2024, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit in D.C. federal court to obtain these recordings. We remain committed to obtaining this critically important evidence in our investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Government Censorship: The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and House Judiciary Committee have uncovered disturbing levels of government censorship through vigorous investigation. Notably, the Subcommittee demonstrated how the Biden-Harris Administration engaged in a pressure campaign to force tech companies to censor information in 2021. In a recent letter to the Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret at censoring content and stating he believed the government pressure “was wrong.” Regulatory Burdens: In the wake of the Supreme Court overruling Chevron, to assure the Biden-Harris Administration respects the limits placed on its authority, our House committees sent oversight letters to nearly every agency in the Executive branch requesting information on legislative rules, agency adjudications, enforcement actions, and agency guidance documents. Additionally, the House Oversight Committee issued a thorough report on the Biden-Harris Administration's regulatory overreach, concluding that it has imposed an estimated $1.7 trillion in regulatory costs, with EPA counting for $1.3 trillion. Transparency H. Res. 1367 (Kelly-PA) – Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump: Establishes the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, and gives the task force investigative authority, including subpoena authority, to thoroughly analyze the circumstances surrounding the assassination attempt and ensure the failures that occurred never happen again. Passed 416-0 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 202-0 H.R. 788 (Gooden) – Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023: Bars government agencies from entering or enforcing settlement agreements that instruct the offending party to donate to a third party, ensuring the owed funds go only to affected parties or the Treasury. Passed 211-197 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 0-197 H. Res. 12 (Jordan) – Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary. Passed 221-211 Republicans: 221-0 Democrats: 0-211 Holding Democrat Representatives Accountable H. Res. 914 (McClain) – Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman. Passed 214-191-5 Republicans: 211-0-1 Democrats: 3-191-4 H. Res. 845 (McCormick) – Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel. Passed 234-188-4 Republicans: 212-4-1 Democrats: 22-184-3 H.Res. 521 (Luna) – Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California. Passed 213-209-6 Republicans: 213-0-6 Democrats: 0-209 Holding the Biden Administration Accountable H. Res. 1469 (McCaul) – Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decision making and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan: Ensures the parties responsible for decision making and execution failures in the disastrous Biden-Harris Afghanistan withdrawal are held accountable, and condemns key figures and officials in the Biden-Harris Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and others. Passed 219-194 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 10-194 H. Res. 918 (Armstrong) – Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. Passed 221-212 Republicans: 221-0 Democrats: 0-212 H. Res. 863 (Greene) – Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors: Impeaches Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors due to violating immigration and border security laws enacted by Congress and threatening the safety of the American people. Passed 214-213 Republicans: 214-3 Democrats: 0-210 H. Res. 1292 (Jordan) – Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary. Passed 216-207 Republicans: 216-1 Democrats: 0-206 H.R. 4468 (Walberg) – Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023: Protects consumer choice by prohibiting Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any proposed rule with regards to emissions from vehicles. Passed 221-197 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 5-197 H.R. 1435 (Joyce-PA) – Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act: Amends the Clean Air Act and blocks Biden’s EPA from issuing waivers for regulations that ban the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines. Passed 222-190 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 8-190 H.J. Res. 88 (McClain) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ""Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program"": Prevents the implementation of a new income-driven repayment plan that would force American taxpayers to repay student loan debt that doesn't belong to them. Passed 210-189 Republicans: 208-0 Democrats: 2-189 H.R. 4364 (Amodei) – Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY2024 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives, to maintain essential oversight responsibilities and faithfully serve the American people in a fiscally responsible manner. Passed 214-197 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 4-197 S.J. Res. 11 (Fischer) – Trucker Emissions CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ""Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards."" Passed 221-203 Republicans: 217-1 Democrats: 4-202 H.R. 277 (Cammack) – REINS Act of 2023: Requires congressional approval before “major rules” – such as those with an annual effect on the economy of at least $100 million or those that cause a major increase in prices – can take effect, instead of expressing disapproval after. Passed 221-210 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 1-210 H.J. Res. 45 (Good) – Student Loans CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ""Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans,"" blocking President Biden's student loan giveaway. Passed 218-203 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 2-203 H.R. 288 (Fitzgerald) – Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 (SOPRA): Restores proper constitutional separation of powers by amending the Administrative Procedure Act to override Chevron deference and require courts to decide disputes over interpretation of statutory text. Passed 220-211 Republicans: 219-1 Democrats: 1-210 H.J. Res. 39 (Posey) – Solar Panel CRA: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to ""Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414."" Passed 221-202 Republicans: 209-8 Democrats: 12-194 H.R. 23 (Smith-NE) – Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: Rescinds funding for 87,000 IRS agents allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act. Passed 221-210 Republicans: 221-0 Democrats: 0-210 H.R. 140 (Comer) – Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act: Prohibits federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity. Passed 219-206 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 0-206 H.J. Res. 30 (Barr) – Disapproving of the Biden administration’s ESG requirements for retirement investments. Passed 216-204 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 1-204 Forced first veto of the Biden administration on March 20, 2023. H.J. Res. 27 (Graves-MO) – WOTUS CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ""Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States.'"" Passed 227-198 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 9-197 After passing the Senate by a 53-43 vote, the White House vetoed this legislation. S.J. Res. 9 (Marshall) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ""Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment."" Passed 221-206 Republicans: 217-1 Democrats: 4-205 S.J. Res. 24 (Mullin) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ""Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat."" Passed 220-209 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 2-208",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/21/higgins-social-security-fairness-act-will-become-law/,Higgins: Social Security Fairness Act Will Become Law,2024-12-21,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law following passage in the House and U.S. Senate. “Fairness for our elders at last, praise God fairness for our beloved elders at last. We have broken the yoke of unrighteous law and followed God’s Commandment to honor our Mothers and Fathers,” said Congressman Higgins. Congressman Higgins has been one of the strongest and most vocal advocates for the bill, which repeals the unjust Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that penalize millions of public workers across the United States. For seven years, Congressman Higgins has advocated for passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. He has been a co-sponsor of the legislation in every Congress that he has served. His efforts include: December 14, 2017 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 115th Congress. January 17, 2019 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 116th Congress. February 1, 2021 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 117th Congress. August 16, 2022 – Made a personal plea to Speaker Pelosi urging a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. Read more here. September 30, 2022 – Became the 15th signature on a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on the bill. January 10, 2023 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 118th Congress. November 20, 2023 – Advocated for the bill during a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing. Watch here. February 27, 2024 – Delivered a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. Read the letter here. March 20, 2024 – Provided a video update to constituents on the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch here. September 10, 2024 – Became the 8th signature on the discharge petition that forced a House floor vote on the bill. November 8, 2024 – Delivered a letter to U.S. House of Representative co-sponsors. Read the letter here. November 12, 2024 – Spoke on the House floor in support of the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch here. November 12, 2024 – Voted for the Social Security Fairness Act on the House floor. See the roll call here. November 14, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune. Read the letter here. November 15, 2024 – Delivered a letter to U.S. Senate co-sponsors. Read the letter here. November 22, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Read the letter here. December 10, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Social Security Fairness Act Advocates. Read the letter here. Additionally, Congressman Higgins has published dozens of press releases, emails to constituents, and social media posts reaching millions of viewers explaining the SSFA and encouraging support, including unique videos updating the American people on the bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-praises-senate-passage-social-security-fairness-act,Congressman Carter Praises Senate Passage of Social Security Fairness Act,2024-12-21,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after the Social Security Fairness Act passed in the Senate. Congressman Carter is an original cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation and has been advocating for these provisions to be repealed since before he was elected to Congress. “WEP and GPO are harmful provisions that slash public servant’s Social Security benefits. I’ve fought for this position from the beginning and am hopeful that it will be signed by President Biden before the end of the year,” said Rep. Carter. “Our teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other federal employees should NOT be penalized when it comes to collecting their pension. We must change this antiquated law and give people the benefits they’ve earned! Promises made, promises kept!” The Social Security Fairness Act passed the House in November with a vote of 327 – 75. Background Last December, Congressman Carter was the Ranking Member for a Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Baton Rouge, LA focused on the effects of the Windfall Elimination Penalty (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) on everyday Americans, where he heard from Louisianians struggling to make ends meet due to these harmful provisions. The WEP and GPO prevent federal retirees like police, teachers, firefighters, state workers and their spouses who earned pensions from those careers from collecting their full Social Security benefits earned while working outside of government, affecting over two million Americans, including thousands in Louisiana. WEP dates to 1983 and reduces Social Security benefits for workers who paid into both a civil service pension from their time in government employment and Social Security, in a Social Security covered job outside of government. GPO dates to 1977 and reduces by two-thirds the retirement or disability pension from a federal, state, or local government for spouses and widows or widowers if the spouse or widow did not pay in themselves. The Social Security Fairness Act would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and has bipartisan, bicameral support. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-issues-statement-averting-government-shutdown,Congressman Carter Issues Statement on Averting a Government Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to the continuing resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the appropriations funding deadline and avert a government shutdown: “Once again, Democrats were the adults in the room, saving the American people from a devastating government shutdown. While this wasn’t the deal I wanted, I’m happy that we secured $100 billion in disaster recovery funding, $10 billion for our farmers, and protected the National Flood Insurance Program for 400,000 policy holders in Louisiana. Keeping the government open is always a victory for the American people. “By holding firm in our opposition yesterday, House Democrats prevented the worst parts of a bad deal. We stopped a $4.3 trillion debt ceiling increase, pushed back on Trump’s attempt to give an early Christmas gift to his billionaire donors in the form of huge tax breaks, and stopped shadow-President Elon Musk, who isn’t even elected, from playing puppet master with our democracy. “Kicking the can down the road instead of passing a real budget is not a responsible way to govern. I hope my colleagues are finally ready to move our country forward in the new year with a FULLY funded appropriations package, one that provides for the needs of ALL Americans.” Background This government funding extension provides: $29 billion for FEMA Disaster Relief Fund which will keep FEMA running through next hurricane season. $12 billion for CDBG-DR funding for FY23 and FY24 declared disasters, Louisiana residents are eligible for funding from Hurricane Francine. $21 billion in disaster relief payments for farmers for losses caused by disasters and extreme weather events in calendar years 2023 and 2024, including droughts, floods, winter storms, freeze, excessive heat, among others. $10 billion for economic assistance to farmers for the 2024 crop year. $2.2 billion for SBA Disaster Loan Program $1.5 billion for USACE $50 million for Mississippi River & Tributaries project construction, rehabilitate, and repair. A portion of this could be eligible for use by the Morganza to the Gulf project. $100 million for USACE general flood control construction $1 billion for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including $399 million to acquire hurricane hunter aircraft $344 million to replace or repair damaged property and equipment, and $300 million for fisheries disaster relief ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-issues-statement-government-funding-extension-0,Congressman Carter Issues Statement on Government Funding Extension,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to the continuing resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Once again, House Republicans waited until the last minute to extend the deadline for government funding, leaving Louisianians out in the cold. We had a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on the table. This last-minute bait and switch is nothing more than a cover to run-up America’s debt, allow Trump give tax breaks to his billionaire donors, and make it easier to ship American jobs to China. It also removes critical funding for child cancer research programs, a bipartisan proposal. “Instead of doing the right thing, Republican leadership folded to the demands of extremists in their party. They are responsible for the consequences we all have to live with.” Background A government shutdown would cost Louisiana: $575 million in supplemental disaster funding $258 million in Agriculture Disaster Relief $254 million in Agriculture Disaster Payments, $4 million in Economic Assistance $12.79 million in Small Business Loans ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-calls-out-republicans-government-shutdown-threat,Congressman Carter Calls out Republicans on Government Shutdown Threat,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to Donald Trump ordering House Republicans to shut down the government: “As elected officials, our jobs are to serve the PEOPLE. We reached a bipartisan funding agreement. It’s time for House Republicans to do the right thing, stick to it, and act on behalf of everyday Americans. “By threatening to shut down the government, MAGA Republicans are betraying Louisiana farmers, veterans, disaster survivors, and seniors who rely on essential government programs to survive. House Republicans now have a choice – side with extremists or with working families.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Reflects-on-118th-Congress,Scalise Reflects on 118th Congress,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to discuss the incoming Republican majority’s plans to get the country back on track from the failures created by the Biden-Harris administration. Leader Scalise vowed that pro-growth energy policies, border security, and eliminating wasteful, inflation-causing government spending will be priorities for House Republicans in the 119th Congress. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/12/higgins-continues-to-urge-senate-to-pass-the-social-security-fairness-act/,Higgins Continues to Urge Senate to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"“We must not allow the Senate to fail through inaction. We must pass H.R. 82, or it’s dead. We cannot fail the American people.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered an open letter this week urging advocates to help push H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, through the U.S. Senate. The letter is being circulated to organizations that have signaled public support for the bill: National Fraternal Order of Police International Association of Fire Fighters National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees National Association of Letter Carriers National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association National Treasury Employees Union Senior Citizens League American Federation of Teachers National Education Association American Federation of School Administrators Peace Officers Research Association of California California Retired Teachers Association “This is the best opportunity we have ever had to pass H.R. 82, and we must not let this moment go to waste,” wrote Congressman Higgins in the letter. “For decades, both sides have recognized the failures of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions, originally meant to bring accountability to government benefits, have stolen countless billions of dollars that rightly belong to our nation’s senior citizens.” Congressman Higgins has advocated for this legislation for seven years. In September, Congressman Higgins became the eighth signature on the discharge petition that forced a vote on the House floor. The House passed H.R. 82 on November 12, 2024, and the bill remains on hold in the Senate waiting for a vote. “62 Senators, including Chuck Schumer, cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act. The House of Representatives has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, and it is being blocked in the Senate. We, the People, demand a clean vote on the Senate floor, yet these Senators who cosponsored SSFA are not demanding a vote,” said Congressman Higgins in a statement last week. “Senate rules allow 60 Senators to force a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, and 62 have cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act. America, call them, write them, demand their compliance. Make these Senators honor their own signature. A clean vote, yes or no, that’s all we ask for.” In recent weeks, Congressman Higgins has also delivered letters to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune (R-SD), urging them to schedule a vote in the U.S. Senate. Read the letter to Social Security Fairness Act Advocates here",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Applauds-Committee-Chairs-for-119th-Congress,Scalise Applauds Committee Chairs for 119th Congress,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Scalise (R-La.) announced the House Republican Steering Committee’s recommendations for committee chairs for the 119th Congress. “After four years of suffering under the radical policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and a Democrat-controlled Senate, the American people made clear they are ready for a change. With Republicans taking control of the White House, Senate, and House, it is imperative we are in position to move President Trump’s agenda efficiently and thoughtfully so we can quickly restore our nation to greatness,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. “From securing our southern border, to unleashing American energy, to fighting to lower Bidenflation, and making our communities safe again, our Committee Chairs are ready to get to work fulfilling the American people’s mandate and enacting President Trump’s America-First agenda. House Republicans are heading into the 119th Congress prepared to address the issues most important to hardworking Americans and fight for meaningful legislative wins. I want to congratulate all of the newly selected Chairs, and I look forward to working with these strong leaders and their Committees to advance President Trump’s priorities and deliver the American people the government they voted for in November.” Agriculture – Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) Appropriations – Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) Armed Services – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) Budget – Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) Education and the Workforce – Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) Energy and Commerce – Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) Financial Services – Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) Foreign Affairs – Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) Homeland Security – Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) Judiciary – Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) Natural Resources – Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) Oversight and Accountability – Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) Science, Space, and Technology – Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) Small Business – Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) Transportation and Infrastructure – Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) Veterans’ Affairs – Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) Ways and Means – Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Talks-Tax-Agenda,Scalise Talks Tax Agenda,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss President Trump's successful record of economic growth through tax cuts and Republicans' path forward through reconciliation. Leader Scalise outlined how Republicans will deliver big wins in the first 100 days of the Trump Administration through strong energy and border policies, cutting wasteful spending and regulations, and stopping tax increases. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-ezell-introduce-bill-support-small-and-local-businesses,"Congressman Carter, Ezell Introduce Bill to Support Small and Local Businesses",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced their bipartisan legislation, the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act. This legislation will authorize a new competitive grant program through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for business district organizations, such as Main Street programs and local economic development entities, that provide tailored, on-the-ground assistance to small businesses in both urban and rural communities. These grants will be used for community-based initiatives that help small businesses identify resources and create jobs. National nonprofits that apply for grants through the program must work with business district organizations, locally based nonprofit or public community, and economic development partners. Local subrecipients will receive a combination of resources and technical assistance, such as strategic planning, market analysis, grant writing, and business development services, to enhance their work. “Small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy, and this bill is an innovative way to grow capacity in our business districts and create more equitable economic opportunities and outcomes in Louisiana and nationwide,” said Rep. Carter. “This bill would increase needed resources for many organizations in my district that conduct critical, on-the-ground work to uplift small, local businesses.” Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy. A robust economic development framework requires investing in the success of entrepreneurs and the local business districts in which they operate. ""The Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program will invest in the operational and technical capacity of business district organizations, strengthening these support systems to promote job growth, build local wealth, and improve the quality of life for underserved communities and entrepreneurs in South Mississippi,"" said Rep. Ezell.""By providing critical technical assistance and helping these organizations access and utilize the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s RNTA grant program, we are ensuring that small communities have the resources they need to create stronger, more competitive business districts and drive long-term economic success."" ""Broad Community Connections is committed to creating a flourishing community, connected by its people, its businesses and its culture. To reach this vision, capacity building resources and technical assistance are vital. We applaud the introduction of the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program and are grateful for Rep. Carter's co-sponsorship of this important legislation,” said Dasjon S. Jordan, Executive Director, Broad Community Connections (New Orleans) “Picayune Main Street’s mission is to preserve the historic character and integrity of our community’s downtown commercial and residential district, as well as to enhance the culture and quality of life through active community involvement. While we have seen successes, the additional support enabled through the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program would equip our organization to take this mission to new heights, facilitating small business growth, job creation, and enhanced quality of place for our community,” said Reba Beebe, Director, Picayune Main Street, Inc. ""Sankofa Community Development Corporation is excited about the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program to offer opportunities to strengthen economic development initiatives. We initiated the Lower Ninth Ward Main Street project in alliance with a network of organizations, community stakeholders, and local businesses. We look forward to seeing its positive impact on the growth of small businesses and revitalization of our historic commercial corridor,” said Rashida Ferdinand, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sankofa Community Development Corporation ""By strengthening existing place-making efforts and serving as a catalyst for economic growth and development by creating a sense of place and pride for the community, the Downtown Hattiesburg Association is improving the quality of life in Hattiesburg. Added resources for capacity and technical assistance to expand our work will increase our impact. We are grateful for Rep. Ezell's support to make that vision a reality,” said Marlo Dorsey, Board Member, Mississippi Main Street Association and Hattiesburg Downtown Association ""The Mississippi Main Street Association is thankful for Representative Ezell's leadership of this legislation. As Mississippi’s leading organization for preservation-based community and economic development, we are excited about the potential of this funding to strengthen our network of organizations committed to supporting our downtowns and small businesses,” said Jim Miller, Executive Director, Mississippi Main Street Association ""We applaud Representatives Ezell and Carter for introducing the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program. This program will provide critical resources to locally based, non-profit organizations that support small business ownership and economic revitalization in urban neighborhoods and rural communities across the country,” said Matt Josephs, Senior Vice President for Policy, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) ""Main Street America is pleased to support the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program. We thank Representatives Ezell and Carter for recognizing the critical role that business district organizations, such as Main Street programs, play in creating thriving local economies,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO, Main Street America ""Small businesses are vital contributors to the health, vitality, and identity of neighborhoods. But they are also highly vulnerable to closure and displacement, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. This bill will help to provide businesses across the country with the assistance that they need to thrive. It will help disadvantaged business owners build greater wealth and long-term stability, and ensure that the communities they serve get the goods and services they need and deserve,” said Willow Lung-Amam, Ph.D., Director, Small Business Anti-Displacement Network Background Currently, grants under EDA are not used for capacity-building assistance and pass-through funds to local entities. The Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act offers an opportunity to expand inclusive access to EDA resources by leveraging the expertise of national nonprofit partners with deep connections to small businesses to provide on-the-ground economic assistance to our nation’s downtowns. This will benefit small businesses and underserved communities by providing them with the expertise necessary to apply for federal grants. These grants will enable communities to fund projects that boost local economies, foster innovation, and strengthen their overall business infrastructure. Small businesses are often found clustered in our business districts: neighborhood commercial corridors, Main Streets, downtowns, and other dense concentrations of small business development. Small businesses located in business districts are typically those under 20 employees, that are owned locally and hire locally, creating opportunities to build local wealth and sustain a community from the ground up. Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity indicates that unemployment would be eliminated if one-third of “microbusinesses” hired just one additional employee. Expanding resources for business district organizations can stimulate increased economic growth for these small businesses and for the community. Organizational support for this bill includes: the Association for Enterprise Opportunity, Main Street America, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations, National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders, Small Business Majority, Small Business Anti-Displacement Network, Center on Rural Innovation, and Small Business Roundtable. Read the full bill here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/11/higgins-releases-final-j13-investigative-report/,Higgins Releases Final J13 Investigative Report,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, released an addendum to the Task Force’s final report, discussing his objective findings following his five months of focused investigation. Congressman Higgins remains dedicated to revealing the full truth about J13 and will continue his investigations through the House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the 119th Congress. “As I have stated before, every question will be answered, every theory explored, and every doubt erased,” said Congressman Higgins. “My addendum is an additional 26 pages, reflective of my variance with the investigative conclusions of the FBI. I have spent hours on the ground in Butler and will continue this investigation in the 119th Congress.” Read Congressman Higgins full addendum here. Read the Task Force’s final report here. Watch Congressman Higgins discuss his addendum here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/11/higgins-votes-for-national-defense-authorization-act/,Higgins Votes for National Defense Authorization Act,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). “The NDAA represents a major commitment to our Armed Forces and Louisiana. Congress is responsible for providing our servicemen and women with the weapons and technology to address security threats. The FY25 NDAA refocuses the Department of Defense on lethality and force readiness. In Louisiana, we’re working to prioritize our bases, protect small shipyards, and lead on the development of autonomous systems.” The bill authorizes funding for programs and facilities in Louisiana, which includes: $12 million for the Navy’s 40-foot patrol boat program. $30 million to produce the Navy’s Yard, Repair, Berthing, Messing (YRBM) vessel. Language prioritizing development and procurement of Small Unmanned Surface Vessels (sUSVs). Extends the lifecycle of F-15E aircraft and requires a study of the aircraft’s capabilities to support the Louisiana National Guard. $33 million for the Louisiana Army National Guard’s Lafayette Readiness Center. $50 million for a Rotational Unit Billeting Area for Fort Johnson. $116 million authorized for a Joint Operations Center at Fort Johnson. $22 million authorized above the President’s Budget Request for a Child Development Center at Barksdale Air Force Base. An assessment to help Gulf Coast states improve alternate strategic seaport operational readiness and facility standards. A requirement for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to expedite the review of Deepwater Port Applications for Delfin LNG. Additionally, the bill takes corrective action to eliminate woke policies championed under the Biden-Harris administration. These conservative policy wins include:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-disaster-preparedness-and-recovery-caucus-leaders-urge-house,Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus Leaders Urge House to Pass Disaster Supplemental Appropriations Request,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift consideration and passage of the Biden Administration’s recent disaster supplemental appropriations request. “Millions of Americans are waiting for Congress to provide their families with vital resources to recover from, mitigate, and rebuild after storms,” said Rep. Carter. “Natural disasters nationwide are increasing in frequency and intensity due to the climate crisis. This demands immediate federal response and robust support for affected communities. As lawmakers, it’s our job to ensure our constituents have the help they need to recover in the aftermath of disasters.” “It’s been over 2 months since both Hurricanes Helene and Milton ravaged the Southeast and over 3 weeks since President Biden sent his emergency supplemental request. This Congress is not acting urgently to alleviate the pain of the millions of Americans impacted by these storms,” said Rep. Moskowitz. “I introduced H.R. 8716 all the way back in June to avoid our Disaster Relief Fund from running out, but Congress has unfortunately become far too reactive instead of proactive. We have to show the American people that our government still functions and can help those impacted by disaster recover in their hour of greatest need. This isn’t a can that we can keep kicking down the road, and we cannot play political games with disaster relief.” The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is the primary funding source for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief programs. It funds ""Direct Disaster Programs,"" which are the Individual Assistance (IA), Public Assistance (PA), and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) programs. On August 7th, FEMA announced that the DRF had become depleted and implemented Immediate Needs Funding (INF)—redirecting money from other programs to respond to the most urgent, lifesaving needs. This was FEMA's second time instituting INF in the past two years. Though the continuing resolution government funding bill replenished the DRF in late September, FEMA now anticipates that it may need to institute INF restrictions again before the end of the calendar year. While FEMA can still respond to immediate disasters, implementing INF will result in stalled payments for past disasters and grant awards, potential staff furloughs, and delays in future disaster planning measures. These delayed payments put communities at risk of future disasters by halting critical disaster planning and hazard mitigation construction projects. The agency projects a DRF deficit of over $6 billion by the end of FY 2024 without supplemental appropriations. Additionally, in October, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its disaster loan program ran out of funding, following increased demand from hurricanes Helene and Milton. The SBA has paused its disaster assistance loans to small businesses, homeowners, and renters until Congress approves more funding, leaving thousands of Americans waiting for Congress to approve funds so they can begin to rebuild their lives. “The bipartisan nature of disaster relief efforts underscores the importance of rising above partisan differences in times of national crisis,” the Members wrote. “The communities grappling with the aftermath of disasters do not have the luxury of waiting for prolonged political debate. Therefore, we respectfully urge you to act swiftly to move this critical supplemental funding package forward, ensuring timely support for Americans in need.” This letter was signed by 13 additional Members of Congress, including Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Nikema Williams (D-GA), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Julie Brownley (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Steve Cohen (D-TN). Background In September, Congressmen Carter and Moskowitz led a bipartisan letter to House leadership and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging congressional action to replenish FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). In November, they sent a bipartisan letter calling on Congress to pass a package funding a variety of crucial disaster preparedness and recovery programs across the federal government, including FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, Small Business Administration's disaster loan program, USDA’s disaster relief programs, HUD’s Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood control efforts, among others. Reps. Carter and Moskowitz are the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, which they formed in 2023. The caucus works across the aisle to advance legislation and policies that provide efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promote measures for impacted communities to recover fully. The caucus also advocates for disaster preparedness and programs that help save lives while readying America’s communities for future incidents. Read the full letter here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/10/higgins-votes-for-water-resources-bill-includes-wins-for-south-louisiana/,"Higgins Votes for Water Resources Bill, Includes Wins for South Louisiana",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted for House passage of S. 4367, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) projects and makes policy reforms that improve America’s ports, waterways, and water management infrastructure. Congressman Higgins requested and secured several measures for South Louisiana in the final bill. The following South Louisiana provisions were included: Authorizing a feasibility study on channel deepening and jetty extension for the Calcasieu River and Pass Project. Expansion of the Alexandria to the Gulf Study, adding Pointe Coupee, Allen, Calcasieu, Jeff Davis, Acadia, Iberville, and Cameron parishes to better align the scope with Louisiana Watershed Initiative Region 5. Adds Terrebonne Parish to the service area for the Delta Regional Authority. Prioritizes the operation and maintenance needs of alternate seaports, like the Port of Lake Charles, to ensure continued economic and national security. Clarifies Hurricane & Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) payback terms for Louisiana, potentially saving the State hundreds of millions of dollars. Extends the Non-Federal Implementation Pilot Program through 2030, which enables Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) to compete for federal funding for flood risk management, hurricane mitigation, and coastal storm damage reduction projects. “South Louisiana’s ports and waterways play a significant role in our state’s economic infrastructure,” said Congressman Higgins. “This WRDA package authorizes infrastructure improvements and provides the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the necessary tools to invest in dredging, flood mitigation, and other maintenance procedures to ensure future success and growth. Over the past eight years, my office has opposed oppressive, bloated legislation that forced liberal policies and massive deficit spending while offering just a small percentage of actual concrete and steel infrastructure. Getting projects authorized and funded requires constant, focused work, and my office will never stop working for Louisiana…but we will not make deals with the Devil in exchange for a few bucks. Our infrastructure work is clean. We will continue to support infrastructure projects that drive economic growth and strengthen our coastal communities without sacrificing our core principles.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-House-GOP-is-in-Sync-with-Trump-on-Day-One-Agenda,Scalise: House GOP is in Sync with Trump on Day One Agenda,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss how House Republicans are working closely with President Trump on a plan for government funding and reconciliation to ensure we cut spending, secure the border, prevent tax hikes, and unleash American energy. Leader Scalise also addressed the growing concern over Chinese drone technology and cybersecurity breaches and noted that, unlike President Biden, President Trump will stand up to China and work to end future threats. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-NDAA-Strengthens-Military-Following-Years-of-Biden-Harris%27-Woke-Agenda,Scalise: NDAA Strengthens Military Following Years of Biden-Harris' Woke Agenda,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to discuss the House’s plan to pass the NDAA this week, which will improve the quality of life for service men and women. Leader Scalise noted that after four years of the Biden-Harris Administration spending more time focusing on implementing a woke agenda in the military rather than readiness, House Republicans will be working with President Trump to reinvigorate and reform the Department of Defense. Additionally, Leader Scalise shared how House Republicans are already working with President Trump to be ready to implement our agenda of lower costs, no tax hikes, reduced government spending, and a secure border. On the National Defense Authorization Act: “This week, our members have been working for months on bringing to the floor Wednesday, the National Defense Authorization Act. As [Congressman] Blake [Moore] pointed out, this is a bill that's really focused on improving the quality of life for our service men and women. We've seen under the last three and a half years of the Biden-Harris administration, it's been hard to recruit and keep good service members, in part because of the bad woke policies, the loss of focus by this administration on what the mission is. We start addressing that by routing out more of the woke policies over at the DOD. Of course, that ultimately is going to get fixed when President Trump takes office next month. He talked about those things during the campaign, what he would do to restrengthen, reinvigorate our military. But at least we give President Trump some really good tools and important tools to recruit and retain a strong military by improving their quality of life in this bill.” On preventing tax hikes: “Something else we've been continuing to work on as we take care of the legislative business is to focus on what we will do day one to hit the ground running, to go to work delivering the promises that were made during the campaign to help those families who are struggling under the weight of the failed Biden-Harris policies. We talked a lot during the campaign about securing America's border, strengthening our energy security, lowering costs at the grocery store, at the pump for families who have been paying way too much under the failed Biden-Harris policies. But we also talked about what we’d do to stabilize tax policy to prevent a massive four-and-a-half trillion dollar tax increase, which Kamala Harris wanted to impose. She actually campaigned, bragging that she would allow tax cuts to expire, putting a massive tax increase on families.” On fulfilling the mandate from voters on day one: “We're already working on what we will do in those first few months to deliver on those promises and get our economy back on track to help provide real relief for families who are struggling. Those talks are going really well, not only amongst House Republicans, Senate Republicans, but also the Trump administration. Trump officials in the transition team have been part of those conversations because we want to make sure the day we start in January, President Trump's policies are going to be front and center. The things that we all campaigned on. It wasn't just President Trump who talked about those things as he did. We talked about those, too. The good news is we got elected, and we got a mandate from the American people who want to see a secure border, who want to see lower costs, who want to see us finally confront those problems that Biden and Harris created. We're going to do just that. The work has already started. We cannot wait until January to not only take office but as we're preparing, we're doing that work already today here.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-selected-influential-steering-policy-committee,Congressman Carter Selected for Influential Steering & Policy Committee,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Powerful Committee is Responsible for Appointing Members to Committee Seats and Shaping Policy Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that he was selected to serve on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. “I am grateful for the faith of my colleagues in selecting me for this powerful committee,” said Rep. Carter. “I’ve worked in public service my whole life and have always prided myself in my ability to build coalitions and sit at the table with anyone. I plan to do just that to continue delivering for our communities and empower every member of our caucus to do the same.” The Steering and Policy Committee is responsible for appointing members of the House Democratic Caucus to committee seats and shaping policy priorities. The Steering and Policy Committee is considered an extension of House Democratic Leadership and considers candidates for committee leadership and votes to provide recommendations to the full caucus. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carter-celebrates-important-resources-louisiana-water-bill-0,Rep. Carter Celebrates Important Resources for Louisiana in Water Bill,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 10, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in the House. WRDA is passed by every session of Congress and authorizes and funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s activities for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. “I proudly voted for this bill to help communities like LA-02 strengthen water resources infrastructure,” said Rep. Carter. “Water is the lifeblood of our nation’s economy, public health, and environment. In Louisiana we also know that we must plan comprehensively to manage water in our communities safely. WRDA is the mechanism Congress uses to provide flood protection in south Louisiana and build a stronger, healthier water system for our nation. I am proud to have achieved big wins for Louisiana in this important bill.” Congressman Carter requested and won the inclusion of specific priorities and projects within this legislation to help improve daily life for his constituents and all Louisiana residents. These include: Water Resource Development Act Provisions for LA-02: • Authorized feasibility study of the New Orleans area saltwater intrusion issue - In 2023, extended drought conditions in the Mississippi River and Ohio River watersheds brought the Mississippi River’s flow in south Louisiana to near historic lows. The lack of flow from the river allowed a saltwater wedge from the Gulf of Mexico to push its way upriver toward the New Orleans metro area. New Orleans and the surrounding parishes and municipalities get their municipal water supply from the river. If the saltwater reached water intakes it would have threatened the ability to provide drinkable water for months. This bill authorizes a Corps feasibility study to explore projects to prevent future saltwater intrusion and positions the region to secure a Corps-approved prevention project. • Hurricane Storm Disaster Risk Reduction System (HSSDRS) payback clarification - Clarifies that Louisiana has met its payback obligations for the HSDRRS system, the Greater New Orleans area flood control and levee system, through the state’s first two payments to USACE totaling $800 million. This clarification saves the state potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in additional payments and interest. • Extension of Sec. 1020 authority through 2030 – Section 1020 provides authority for a non-Federal sponsor to transfer excess credit from one civil works project to another. Louisiana intends to use this authority to secure credit for the HSDRRS payback by transferring excess credit from Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) efforts to the balance owed by HSDRRS. • Lafourche Parish Levee System – Authorized a Corps study to provide recommendations for levees systems constructed to federal standards, but not constructed by the USACE, to become a federally recognized levee system. This will help local levee systems, like the South Lafourche Levee District, which constructed much of their levee system without the USACE, to become compliant in the view of the federal government and eligible for future federal support. • Authorized feasibility study for the Lake Pontchartrain Barrier Project - The Lake Pontchartrain Barrier project is included within Louisiana’s 2023 Coastal Master Plan and has risk reduction benefits across an entire region. The project could install closure gates and weirs to an elevation of 2 feet across the passes at Chef Menteur, the Rigolets, and other minor passages for storm surge risk reduction within the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. • Upper Barataria Basin and Morganza to the Gulf project tie-in - The 7-mile gap between the Morganza to the Gulf and Upper Barataria Basin projects is the only area without planned structural hurricane protection from Terrebonne Parish to the New Orleans HSDRRS System. This bill requires that the Corps evaluate measures to close this gap, aiming to provide continuous risk reduction for most coastal southeastern Louisiana residents. • Extension of Authorization for West Bank Vicinity Project to 2033 - In 2014, the Corps was authorized to lift levees that have settled below the design grade. This authority, set to expire in 2028, is now extended to 2033, allowing the Corps to maintain the West Bank levee system at 100-year storm protection levels. • Extension of 3017 authority to lift HSDRRS (WBV & LPV) levees to 2033- This extension will allow corps to lift levees that settle below design grade to restore the project to the authorized level of protection through 2033. • Continuation of Non-Federal Implementation Pilot Program (Section 1043) to 2030 - The Non-Federal Project Implementation Pilot Program allows local Corps project partners, like the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, to execute and construct federally authorized projects. Given local interest in utilizing this program for major flood protection projects, this program is extended though 2030. • Algiers Canal Levees Operations & Maintenance – Rep. Carter successfully added language for the USACE to assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance on the Algiers Canal levees section of the WBV project, saving the Plaquemines Parish and Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. • Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Reauthorization, Addition of Terrebonne Parish – The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. Terrebonne Parish, previously excluded from the program, will now be eligible for additional workforce development and economic development funding through the DRA. The parish is home to Fletcher Technical Community College andother workforce development centers utilized by the surrounding region. • U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorization – The EDA leads the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success worldwide. Despite EDA’s increased role in recent years and significant changes to the U.S. economy, the agency has not been reauthorized since 2004. WRDA includes priorities from bills Rep. Carter has filed, including: • Planning grants - This bill expands the eligible uses of grants for economic development planning and administrative expenses to include leveraging private and philanthropic investment and preparing economic recovery plans in response to disasters. In 2023, Rep. Carter introduced the bipartisan Economic Empowerment Through Predevelopment Act to make these grants available. • Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience – This legislation alsoestablishes this office within EDA to improve national economic security and better support communities after hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, and other disasters. Read the full WRDA here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/06/higgins-urges-senate-to-hold-vote-on-the-social-security-fairness-act/,Higgins Urges Senate to Hold Vote on the Social Security Fairness Act,2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement today, urging the U.S. Senate to hold a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. “62 Senators, including Chuck Schumer, cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act. The House of Representatives has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, and it is being blocked in the Senate. We, the People, demand a clean vote on the Senate floor, yet these Senators who cosponsored SSFA are not demanding a vote. Senate rules allow 60 Senators to force a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, and 62 have cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act. America, call them, write them, demand their compliance. Make these Senators honor their own signature. A clean vote, yes or no, that’s all we ask for.” Congressman Higgins has advocated for this legislation for seven years. In September, Congressman Higgins became the eighth signature on the discharge petition that forced a vote on the House floor. The House passed H.R. 82 on November 12, 2024, and the bill remains on hold in the Senate waiting for a vote.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Previews-DOGE-Meeting,Scalise Previews DOGE Meeting,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss House Republicans unifying around a strong agenda to be ready to hit the ground running in January. Leader Scalise previewed the House Republican meeting with DOGE this afternoon and also shared how House Republicans will use the reconciliation process to target excess federal spending, prevent tax hikes on Americans, lower energy costs by reasserting American energy dominance, and secure the border. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/04/higgins-announces-winners-of-the-2024-congressional-app-challenge/,Higgins Announces Winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that Rudra Karadkhelkar, a student at Lafayette High School, and Terrell Lazar, a student at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, as the overall winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s 3rd District. Rudra and Terrell’s project, “Town Square,” is a local business directory app that helps residents connect with nearby businesses that fit their needs. The app allows users to search local shops by name, industry, ratings, and most visits. The students created “Town Square” to increase the visibility and engagement of local businesses and help alleviate some of the stress of marketing. Watch the students demonstrate their app here. “Congratulations to Rudra and Terrell on their winning app,” said Congressman Higgins. “Town Square’s mission to help local businesses succeed is admirable. Rudra and Terrell’s app has the potential to connect citizens to local businesses, boosting our economy and bringing prosperity to communities across South Louisiana.” About the Congressional App Challenge",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/12/04/higgins-commends-passage-of-legislation-expanding-the-atchafalaya-national-heritage-area/,Higgins Commends Passage of Legislation Expanding the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended House passage of H.R. 6843, legislation adding Lafourche Parish in the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. The bill was authored by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and co-sponsored by Congressman Higgins. The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area stretches across 14 parishes and provides support for the region’s cultural heritage, increases national attention to the area through tourism, and enhances the ecological habitats and wildlife species. The area currently includes St. Mary, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Landry, Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafayette, West Baton Rouge, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, and Ascension parishes. “I’m glad to see legislation expanding the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area pass the House,” said Congressman Higgins. “Lafourche Parish shares the same natural resources and cultural significance as others in the Heritage Area, and I thank Majority Leader Scalise for leading this important legislation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases/scalise-2025-house-calendar,Scalise: 2025 House Calendar,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced the 2025 legislative calendar for the first session of the 119th Congress. Click here to download the calendar. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-2025-House-Calendar-Sets-Stage-for-Ambitious-Republican-Agenda,Scalise: 2025 House Calendar Sets Stage for Ambitious Republican Agenda,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to highlight Republicans’ ambitious agenda for next year. Leader Scalise discussed how Republicans are working together to lay the groundwork to deliver for American families on day one. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-elected-congressional-black-caucus-first-vice-chair,Congressman Carter Elected Congressional Black Caucus First Vice-Chair,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) was elected to serve as the Congressional Black Caucus’ (CBC) First Vice-Chair in the 119th Congress. This is the second-most senior position in caucus leadership and part of the Executive Committee. “I’m humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Vice-Chair in the powerhouse institution that is the Congressional Black Caucus. I thank my colleagues for entrusting me with this leadership position” said Rep. Carter. “I came to Congress to be the voice of my constituents, and it is a job that I take very seriously. This is an enormous responsibility, and I know that the Black community in my state depends on me to advocate for us within systems that too-often are designed to silence our voices. I will not be silent. “With Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the wisdom, values, and strategic leadership that are the foundation of the CBC are more critical than ever. Days after the election, President-Elect Trump began to promote many ideas from Project 2025 as priorities for his Administration. We know that the Black community stands to suffer greatly from Project 2025. The CBC will be at the forefront of pushing back on what is going to be a radical agenda. In this leadership role in the Congressional Black Caucus, and everyday as a Congressman, I will continue fighting for the issues that make a difference to all Louisianians and Americans.” Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities have a shot at the American Dream. The CBC is often referred to as the “Conscience of the Congress.” While the CBC has predominately been made up of members of the Democratic Party, the founding members of the caucus envisioned a non-partisan organization. Consequently, the CBC has a long history of bipartisan collaboration and members who are both Democrat and Republican. The full results of the 119th Congressional Black Caucus leadership election will be shared by the Congressional Black Caucus here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/House-Passes-Scalise-Legislation-to-Expand-Atchafalaya-National-Heritage-Area,House Passes Scalise Legislation to Expand Atchafalaya National Heritage Area,2024-12-03,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 6843, legislation authored by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, in the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. ""Stretching across 14 parishes in Louisiana, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area protects our region’s storied culture and resources. From Cajun music to Zydeco to our bayous and abundant natural resources, Louisiana has unparalleled culture and heritage and is home to some of the most unique and special landscapes in the world. ""I’m proud to lead the effort with my delegation colleagues to ensure that Lafourche Parish – the only parish in the historic boundary area that is left out of the original designation – is finally included in this National Heritage Area. This bill corrects a long overdue oversight that will complete the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, and I am pleased to see it pass the House today,”said Leader Scalise. What Louisiana leaders are saying: “I’m pleased to see Leader Scalise’s legislation to modify the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish pass the House to raise awareness for the cultural and historical significance that our parish brings to the designation,” said Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, III. “Lafourche Parish is rich with natural resources and a vibrant cultural identity that are integral to our Atchafalaya story. I applaud Leader Scalise’s leadership to modify the Heritage Area’s boundary and strengthen the vitality of our communities in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area,"" said Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Executive Director Justin K. Lemoine.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/11/12/higgins-comer-nehls-demand-compliance-with-law-to-protect-u-s-shrimp-industry/,"Higgins, Comer, Nehls Demand Compliance with Law to Protect U.S. Shrimp Industry",2024-11-12,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY), and Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX) are putting pressure on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine whether the U.S. Treasury Department is adhering to legal requirements by opposing international economic assistance projects that threaten American industries, including the shrimp industry. This letter coincides with Congressman Higgins and Congressman Nehls’ legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024, which would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) that subsidize foreign activity relating to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp to the United States. Read more on that legislation here. “It has come to our attention that the U.S. Treasury Department may not be in compliance with statutory requirements to oppose projects seeking economic assistance before international monetary institutions that pose direct competition to American industries,” wrote the lawmakers. “This role is crucial to ensure American tax dollars are not used to undermine American industries in international economic decisions while representing the United States on global financial boards like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.” “Notably, since 2006, U.S. directors have either supported or abstained from voting at least 17 times on projects involving industries that directly compete with the U.S. shrimp industry—an industry facing severe challenges due to foreign shrimp dumping. These findings raise concerns that the Treasury Department may not fully comply with this statute and, in some cases, has voted to support industries that directly compete with American businesses,” continued the lawmakers. “To ensure these policies are followed, we request that the Government Accountability Office review whether the Treasury Department has met its obligations under this statute.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Celebrates-Trump-Naming-Stefanik-U.S.-Ambassador-to-the-U.N.,Scalise Celebrates Trump Naming Stefanik U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.,2024-11-11,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement celebrating President Trump naming Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: “President Trump has made a fantastic choice with Conference Chair Elise Stefanik for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. I will miss Elise, who has become a dear friend in the House as well as a respected leader as our Republican Conference Chair. She is extremely qualified for this new role in public service, and the House’s loss will be a huge gain for the Trump Administration and the country. There is nobody better to represent President Trump’s foreign policy and America’s values at the United Nations than Elise Stefanik.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-House-Republicans-are-Ready-for-Trump%E2%80%99s-First-100-Days,Scalise: House Republicans are Ready for Trump’s First 100 Days,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Fox and Friends to discuss House Republicans' agenda for President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Leader Scalise emphasized that House Republicans will waste no time using reconciliation to get America back on track by slashing unnecessary regulations to lower costs, extending the Trump tax cuts, implementing strong energy policies, and securing the border. Excerpts from Leader Scalise’s interview: On House Republicans’ first 100-day agenda: “I've already talked to President Trump about [the number one bill we will pass], a bill called budget reconciliation. There are a lot of things you could put in that. We laid it out as a first 100-day agenda. And we would put things like renewing the Trump tax cuts, many of those which expired that we passed in 2017. We want to renew those cuts so that families don't see a tax increase. “President Trump on the campaign trail talked about some other things he wants to include there. We can include more American energy production. You want to talk, Lawrence, about getting our economy back on track. Let's open up more American energy that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris shut down. The ability to produce more energy in our country, it will lower costs for things like gasoline and food for families who are struggling. And it really takes leverage away from countries like Russia, like Iran, like Venezuela. So geopolitically has a lot of benefits, too. Let's rightsize government. Elon Musk is going to be very involved in that. We can put a lot of those ideas in budget reconciliation. And get rid of a lot of rules and regulations that add cost, that don't do anything to keep us safer. Just carrying out things, stupid things, like banning gas stoves and banning the combustion engine. The EPA came out with a rule that is already killing thousands of jobs up in Michigan. Let's get rid of those rules that have no impact on our country. It helps China. If you want to help the EV industry in China, that's what those rules do. They crush American jobs. We got to get rid of those rules, too. We're looking at all of that, Lawrence, in the first 100 days. “And more border security as well, President Trump is ready to go there, too. We got a great opportunity to get this country back on track, and I want to thank the American people for the overwhelming mandate they gave President Trump and all of us.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-thompson-urge-dhs-action-stop-racist-text-messages,"Congressman Carter, Thompson Urge DHS Action to Stop Racist Text Messages Following the 2024 Election",2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, sent a letter to United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Christopher A. Wray urging them to evaluate the threat of recent racist, vile, and threatening text messages targeting young African Americans across the country. The Members request that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) take action to strengthen security measures as appropriate. “These disturbing communications, threatening kidnapping and physical harm, not only threaten the well-being of those targeted, but the security of our nation as the messages intend to incite fear and sow division,” the Members wrote. “Our young people deserve to pursue their education and live their lives without fear, and these terroristic actions are a stark reminder of the prevention and mitigation efforts required to preserve such rights and ensure unity, inclusivity, and respect.” Background In March of 2022, Congressman Carter met with FBI Director Christopher Wray as a part of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) regional symposium. The conversation focused on the FBI and federal law enforcement’s response to recent bomb threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. Read the full letter here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-carter-responds-racist-text-messages-following-2024-election,Rep. Troy Carter Responds to Racist Text Messages Following the 2024 Election,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), 2nd Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement in response to racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide: “It is deeply disturbing to learn that vile, racist, and threatening messages are being directed at young African Americans across our nation, including on our college campuses. Such acts of hatred have no place in our society. They are an affront to the principles of equality, respect, and unity that form the very foundation of our democracy. “These malicious actions, intended to spread fear and division, remind us of the work that remains in combating hate and ensuring safety and dignity for all Americans. Let it be clear: we will not be intimidated or silenced. Those who seek to sow discord will not succeed. “We stand united against all forms of extremism, and we reaffirm our commitment to a nation where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Together, we will confront this darkness with resilience, and we will continue to build a future rooted in justice and inclusion.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-disaster-preparedness-and-recovery-caucus-leaders-urges-congress,Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus Leaders Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Natural Disaster Funding Package,2024-11-07,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) led a bipartisan letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift passage of a robust and comprehensive disaster supplemental appropriations bill. Sixteen additional Members of Congress joined Reps. Carter and Moskowitz on this request. “Storms don’t discriminate, and it’s more important than ever that we work together to save lives and prepare our communities,” said Rep. Carter. “Americans deserve a government that prioritizes disaster response funding and ensures we aren’t only responding to current storms, but actively rebuilding from past events and mitigating future disasters. We owe it to Louisianians to pass a real budget, not a 90-day half-measure.” “As the former Emergency Management Director for Florida, I believe that the financial state of FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund is incredibly troubling,” said Rep. Moskowitz. “This is the second year that Congress has let the Disaster Relief Fund be depleted. I introduced H.R. 8716 in June to avoid this scenario, but Congress has unfortunately become far too reactive instead of proactive. We must demonstrate to the American people that our government still works and can carry out basic functions like helping those impacted by disaster recover in their hour of greatest need. Emergency management shouldn’t ever be politicized or used as a bargaining chip, and I’m thankful to be leading this letter with Congressman Carter and to have bipartisan support.” The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is the primary funding source for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief programs. It funds ""Direct Disaster Programs,"" which are the Individual Assistance (IA), Public Assistance (PA), and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) programs. On August 7th, FEMA announced that the DRF had become depleted and implemented Immediate Needs Funding (INF)—redirecting money from other programs to respond to the most urgent, lifesaving needs. This was FEMA's second time instituting INF in the past two years. Though the continuing resolution government funding bill replenished the DRF in late September, FEMA now anticipates that it may need to institute INF restrictions again before the end of the calendar year. While FEMA can still respond to immediate disasters, implementing INF will result in stalled payments for past disasters and grant awards, potential staff furloughs, and delays in future disaster planning measures. These delayed payments put communities at risk of future disasters by halting critical disaster planning and hazard mitigation construction projects. The agency projects a DRF deficit of over $6 billion by the end of FY 2024 without supplemental appropriations. Additionally, in October, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its disaster loan program ran out of funding, following increased demand from hurricanes Helene and Milton. The SBA has paused its disaster assistance loans to small businesses, homeowners, and renters until Congress approves more funding. “Congress must work together to address the pressing needs of communities across the nation that were devastated by recent natural disasters,” the Members wrote. “This is the second straight year FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) was nearly depleted, causing FEMA to delay long-term recovery projects and planning. We must accept our new reality of the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and fully fund our disaster relief programs. A comprehensive disaster supplemental bill should provide essential funding to our most critical federal programs.” The Members call on Congress to pass a package funding a variety of crucial disaster preparedness and recovery programs across the federal government, including FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, Small Business Administration's disaster loan program, USDA’s disaster relief programs, HUD’s Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood control efforts, among others. This letter was signed by Reps. Julia Brownley (D-CA), Donald Davis (D-NC), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Val Hoyle (D-OR), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Gwen Moore (D-WI), James Moylan (R-GU), Katie Porter (D-CA), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL). Background In September, Congressmen Carter and Moskowitz led a bipartisan letter to House leadership and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging congressional action to replenish FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). Reps. Carter and Moskowitz are the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, which they formed in 2023. The caucus works across the aisle to advance legislation and policies that provide efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promote measures for impacted communities to recover fully. The caucus also advocates for disaster preparedness and programs that help save lives while readying America’s communities for future incidents. Read the full letter here ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-2024-election-results,Congressman Carter Statement on the 2024 Election Results,2024-11-06,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: “To the incredible people of Louisiana's Second Congressional District: “Thank you. I am profoundly honored by the trust you have placed in me once again to represent you in the United States Congress. This is not just a victory for my campaign; it is a victory for every one of us who believes in the promise of progress, fairness, and opportunity for all. “Every day, I will continue to wake up inspired by your resilience, your strength, and your dreams for a better future. I am committed to giving my all—every fiber of my being—to fight for each and every one of you. Together, we will keep pushing forward on the issues that matter most: creating jobs, ensuring justice, protecting our environment, expanding access to healthcare, and building a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. “At this critical moment in our nation's history, we also face a profound responsibility to heal the divides that have separated us for too long. It is time to come together, to listen to one another, and to recognize the fundamental equality and dignity of every American. Only by standing united can we build a country that reflects the values we cherish. “Thank you for the privilege of serving as your voice in Washington. We have much work to do, and I am ready to continue this journey with you. I am filled with hope for all that we will achieve together. “With deepest gratitude and unwavering commitment,”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Tours-Hurricane-Helene-Damage-in-Asheville,Scalise Tours Hurricane Helene Damage in Asheville,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) visited Asheville, North Carolina with Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) alongside Congressman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), Congressman Mark Alford (R-Mo.), and Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) to tour communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Leader Scalise met with local officials, volunteers, and small business owners working to rebuild and released the following statement: “Hurricane Helene had a devastating impact across western North Carolina. But I saw in Asheville today what I saw in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina: resilient people coming together in the face of destruction and tragedy to lend helping hands to their neighbors and rebuild their vibrant community. I’m thankful to have been here to see the challenges firsthand and to meet many of the incredible volunteers, restaurateurs, and business owners already working to restore what was lost. My friend Congressman Chuck Edwards is working tirelessly in the wake of this storm to help these hard-hit areas and aid them on their road to recovery. North Carolina is not alone in this fight.” Below are photos from Leader Scalise's visit: 3) Leader Scalise meets with local business owners working to rebuild the River Arts District.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/10/31/congressman-higgins-working-to-make-america-affordable-again/,Congressman Higgins Working to Make America Affordable Again,2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a video today outlining conservative policy solutions to help address the affordability crisis impacting American families. “American families have struggled to make ends meet under the Biden-Harris economy,” said Congressman Higgins. “We need conservative policies and a cooperative executive branch to restore strength and prosperity. Smaller government, lower taxes, and more economic freedom. That is what we’re fighting for.” Click here or the video above to watch Video Transcript: “The Biden-Harris administration’s policies have increased costs for all of our families. Gas and groceries are unaffordable. Utility costs are rising, and the American dream is in jeopardy. “I’m fighting to cut bureaucratic red tape, promote American energy independence, and lower taxes for working families. “In Congress, I’ll continue working to restore economic prosperity and make America affordable again.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-city-new-orleans-commemorate-first-gordon-plaza-demolition,"Congressman Carter, City of New Orleans Commemorate First Gordon Plaza Demolition to Develop Community Solar Farm",2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, EPA Region 6 Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, members of the New Orleans City Council, and Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder & Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ), commemorated the first shuttered house demolition within the Gordon Plaza subdivision. This event marks the beginning of a significant redevelopment effort to transform the former Superfund site into a community solar farm. Residents of the Gordon Plaza subdivision, which was developed on the former Agriculture Street Landfill, have faced longstanding environmental health concerns. After years of resident advocacy, this first demolition represents a vital step towards rectifying past injustices and revitalizing the area. “For decades, the families of Gordon Plaza have lived in the shadow of the Agriculture Street Landfill—a place originally intended to hold waste, not lives, dreams, or futures. What should have been a vibrant neighborhood became a place of environmental injustice,” said Rep. Carter. “Through their resilience, the people of Gordon Plaza have fought tirelessly, ensuring that their voices were heard, their health safeguarded, and their rights upheld. Today, we move forward on a project that will turn past wrongs into a foundation for future promise. This solar farm will not only provide clean, renewable energy to our communities, but it will also advance our commitment to environmental justice, equity, and sustainability. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this vision, especially the residents of Gordon Plaza.” In 2023, the City of New Orleans allocated $35 million to purchase the homes in the Gordon Plaza subdivision and provide homeowners and renters the necessary funds to relocate from the site to healthy homes of their choice. The EPA supported a renewable energy reuse assessment and solar feasibility study of the site for the city. The studies found that the site can produce up to 6.4 megawatts of clean, renewable solar energy through the construction of a community solar farm, which aims to provide affordable, clean energy to low-income residents, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. “When I was confirmed as EPA Administrator, I vowed to visit communities who have endured environmental injustices to hear first-hand about the challenges their communities face,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “One of my first stops in our Journey to Justice was to Gordon Plaza to elevate the voices that for decades were calling for change. Since then, EPA worked closely with Mayor Cantrell, Congressman Carter, and the residents to build the foundation for a cleaner, revitalized area. I am proud to be back today as we continue our fight to right the historic wrongs that have held back so many in this community.” “This demolition marks a pivotal moment for the Gordon Plaza community and the City of New Orleans as a whole,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “By transforming this site into a community solar farm, we are not only addressing a painful past but also creating a brighter, more sustainable future. This project represents our commitment to clean energy, environmental justice, and resilience, and I am grateful to all our partners and community members who have made this possible.” “It is very good news that the demolition of houses built on a toxic waste site is finally occurring,” said Councilman Eugene Green, District D. “It is also good news that the Gordon Plaza site will become a solar farm that provides clean and efficient energy. The work of the New Orleans City Council and the Cantrell Administration to make funding available for the relocation of residents was a worthy endeavor long overdue. My wish and prayer for the former residents of Gordon Plaza is that they are able to move forward with their lives in their new communities.” “I’ve worked in the environmental justice field before we even had a name for it,” said Dr. Beverly Wright, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice Founder and Executive Director. “One thing I’ve learned in all those years is that every victory is hard won, and this one is no exception. While I am elated to see this long-overdue demolition—and excited about the solar farm that will stand in its place—I am more than anything in awe of the community here that never gave up, and who made this day possible. Justice should never take this long, but I’m so glad you didn’t give up.” Background The Agriculture Street Landfill in New Orleans served as a municipal waste disposal area from approximately 1909 through 1957 and reopened from 1965 to 1966 for emergency purposes after Hurricane Betsy. The Landfill is in the Desire Neighborhood and was developed during the 1970s and 1980s for residential purposes. In 1994, the Agriculture Street Landfill was designated a Superfund site by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA’s Region 6 completed remediation activities at the landfill in 2002. The EPA provided technical resources through the Superfund Program, which funded the science and engineering work to develop a solar farm project. The Study estimates that with a minimum of 40-acres of property, building the solar farm would cost approximately $10M. The city has allocated bond funds to develop the solar park project. EPA updated a site Reuse Assessment in Summer 2022 which identified several options for placement of the solar farm and placement of other future resources such as electric vehicle charging stations. Sustainability and resilience have been prioritized across multiple initiatives in the City of New Orleans, like the redevelopment of the Agriculture Street Landfill and Lincoln Beach, aligning with broader efforts to address climate change and environmental inequities. Congressman Carter has helped secure $131 million in federal awards to implement the City’s Climate Action Plan goals. For more information about the redevelopment of the Agriculture Street Landfill, please visit https://nola.gov/agstreet. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/10/29/higgins-calls-for-redirecting-ukraine-war-funding-to-disaster-relief-for-americans/,Higgins Calls for Redirecting Ukraine War Funding to Disaster Relief for Americans,2024-10-29,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced legislation that would redirect unobligated dollars from the Economic Support Fund, a part of the April 2024 Ukraine supplemental funding package, to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund and offer critical recovery help for Americans impacted by natural disasters. In April 2024, the Economic Support Fund was appropriated for an additional $8 billion for budget support. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), most of this funding was used to reimburse the Government of Ukraine for expenses such as salaries for teachers, civil servants, and health care workers.” “I work for the American citizenry, not Ukraine,” said Congressman Higgins. “The federal government has appropriated more than $174 billion to Ukraine while American citizens are struggling. Our nation is crippled with debt, and yet the Biden-Harris administration continues to prioritize spending for foreign interests. My legislation ensures that we are meeting disaster recovery needs and putting America and American citizens first.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/10/24/higgins-demands-answers-on-chinese-illegal-infected-with-tuberculosis-at-louisiana-ice-facility/,Higgins Demands Answers on Chinese Illegal Infected with Tuberculosis at Louisiana ICE Facility,2024-10-24,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raising alarm on recent reports of a Chinese illegal immigrant infected with a rare form of tuberculosis (TB) in custody at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Louisiana. “The illegal Chinese national has come into contact with hundreds of ICE detainees and numerous other individuals. This strain of TB is a rare, aggressive, and drug-resistant form that has been associated with high mortality rates. We must ensure detainees exposed to these deadly bacteria are not released into the interior to spread this sickness to more Americans,” wrote the Congressman. “This situation is yet another example of the catastrophic failures at our southern border and the dangerous consequences of the Biden-Harris Administration’s negligence. The American people deserve leaders who prioritize their safety and security. I demand swift action. The people of Louisiana and the American public cannot afford further delay. We expect full transparency on this matter,” the Congressman concluded.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-praises-public-safety-investments-ascension-and-st-james,Congressman Carter Praises Public Safety Investments in Ascension and St. James Parishes,2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Yesterday, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated two federal awards he championed for public safety investments in Ascension and St. James parishes. Congressman Carter personally selected both the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office and the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office to receive funding as a part of his FY 2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. He was joined at the at two events today by Sheriff Bobby Webre and Sheriff Claude J. Louis Jr. Through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, both parishes will receive money to provide training, resources, and programming to local law enforcement agencies to reduce recidivism. The Louisiana Local Law Enforcement Assistance and Equipment Modernization Program was granted $963,000 from this CPF request. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office will receive $70,000 and St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office will receive $12,400 of this funding. “I am excited to announce two critical grants that will allow us to strengthen public safety,” said Rep. Carter. “This funding will support crucial programs that reduce recidivism, provide enhanced training for our officers, and ensure that the highest quality law enforcement services are delivered to Louisiana residents. Public safety is the foundation of any thriving community, and with this investment, our sheriff’s departments will be better equipped to meet the needs of our community. This funding represents a significant step forward to protect every citizen and create an environment where we all feel safe, secure, and supported.” Learn more about all of Congressman Carter’s FY 2024 Community Project Funding selections here. Photos and Video from the event can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Statement-on-One-Year-Anniversary-of-October-7th-Attack-on-Israel,Scalise Statement on One Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel,2024-10-07,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack on Israel: “Today, one year later, we remember the over 1,200 innocent lives lost during the horrific October 7th terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas on Israeli civilians – the largest murder of Jewish people since the Holocaust. In addition to the barbaric murders of women, the elderly, children, the disabled, and even babies, these terrorists took over 250 hostages. To this day, 97 of the hostages taken on October 7th remain unaccounted for, and four of the hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza are Americans. In the wake of this devastating day in history, Jews in America and around the world have been the target of a wave of unacceptable antisemitism. “Since October 7th, Israel has been under constant attack by Iranian-backed terrorists in the region, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Israel has also been attacked directly multiple times by Iranian missile and drone barrages, which fortunately were defeated through close coordination between Israel, the United States, and our partners. “Israel has every right to defend its existence and deter violence against its people – and the United States must continue to strongly support them in this mission. Threats to Israel’s national security are threats to America’s national security, and Israel’s enemies are our enemies. We must continue to give Israel the tools it needs to defend against these attacks and defeat the terrorists wherever they hide. The United States stands with Israel today and every day, and will continue to fight to ensure a day like October 7, 2023, never happens again.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/10/05/higgins-implores-biden-to-execute-massive-military-airlift-in-helene-impacted-communities/,Higgins Implores Biden to Execute Massive Military Airlift in Helene-Impacted Communities,2024-10-05,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"“We need Soldiers and Marines on the ground, guiding in thousands of parachute-drop pallets of supplies. Harris-Biden had our DOD build a damn sea-dock in the Mediterranean Sea to deliver supplies to Gaza, I think they can at least allow our DOD to airlift supplies to Americans who are dying every hour from lack of food and water and shelter and emergency medical help. We can do this and by God our White House should act.” WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to President Biden, imploring him to authorize Department of Defense assets to airdrop personnel and supplies to assist with disaster recovery efforts in states impacted by Hurricane Helene. “The magnitude and scope of devastation left by Hurricane Helene is unlike that of any disaster I have previously witnessed. I am growing increasingly concerned that our traditional response model is incapable of meeting the demands of this moment. While I appreciate my colleagues from these areas who are working tirelessly to deliver relief, it is my belief that DOD assets should be made available to supplement FEMA and other federal response efforts,” wrote Congressman Higgins. The letter continues, “Americans in many of these remote communities are left dying from hunger and thirst. The nature of this disaster has left them unreachable by traditional response mechanisms. With widespread destruction of infrastructure and difficult terrain, military assets are needed to airdrop personnel and supplies for life-saving operations. We should be running airlift operations and delivering hope in this time of despair.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Slams-Biden-Harris-Administration-for-Their-Failed-Iran-Policy-and-Inaction-on-Crises-Hurting-Americans,Scalise Slams Biden-Harris Administration for Their Failed Iran Policy and Inaction on Crises Hurting Americans,2024-10-03,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW YORK, N.Y.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Fox and Friends to discuss President Biden's inaction as multiple crises rage in America and around the world. Leader Scalise pressed the White House to facilitate an end to the port strike that could cost the American economy as much as $5 billion a day and worsen the Biden-Harris inflation crisis. Additionally, Leader Scalise slammed the Biden-Harris Administration for reversing President Trump’s sanctions that were crippling Iran’s economy and preventing them from funding attacks on our ally Israel and terrorism around the world. Image Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-end-ila-strike,Congressman Carter Statement on End of ILA Strike,2024-10-03,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to a tentative agreement reached by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) to return to work tomorrow, Friday, October 4, 2024: “During the pandemic, Longshoremen put themselves at risk to keep ports open. I’m glad this strike was short, and everyone can go back to work. Following recent natural disasters, dockworkers will play an essential role in getting communities the resources they need. I’m hopeful that a final agreement can be reached quickly and glad that these workers will receive the compensation and working conditions they deserve.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/10/02/chairman-higgins-and-chairman-green-subpoena-documents-on-missing-children-of-the-border-crisis/,Chairman Higgins and Chairman Green Subpoena Documents on Missing Children of the Border Crisis,2024-10-02,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Chairman of the Border Security Subcommittee, joined House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green to issue a subpoena to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), demanding documents and information on the screening and vetting of “sponsors” who took possession of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) from the Biden-Harris administration. According to an August 2024 DHS OIG report, more than 291,000 UACs have been released into the interior of the United States. As of May 2024, those children have yet to receive an immigration court date, while another 32,000 who did receive a court date never showed up for their hearings. The Biden-Harris administration has “lost track” of over 200K illegal immigrant children, and Congress has been given no assurance that these children are safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor. Congressman Higgins recently introduced H.R. 9654, the Stop Alien Children Trafficking Act, consistent with DHS OIG recommendations, to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable. The bill embraces the reforms delineated in the report issued by DHS IG Joe Cuffari, who has himself been relentlessly targeted by the Biden/Harris/Mayorkas border disaster Executive Branch for investigating and reporting the extreme failures and criminal actions of the Mayorkas DHS. “The number of unaccompanied minors that have crossed our southern border under the Biden-Harris administration’s watch is unconscionable,” said Congressman Higgins. “We, as elected representatives, have an obligation to reveal full truth to the American people, and the White House has obstructed Congress at every turn. They’re hiding the truth. It’s abhorrent. Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrant children are missing, and we demand answers.” See the subpoena here. Read the cover letter to the subpoena here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%27s-September-Recap%3A-House-Republicans-Accomplished-Big-Wins-for-the-American-People,Scalise's September Recap: House Republicans Accomplished Big Wins for the American People,2024-09-30,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"September 30, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we head into the October work period, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement touting the Republican majority’s accomplishments throughout the 118th Congress: ""Upon taking the majority, House Republicans unified around an ambitious agenda to preserve freedom, strengthen our economy, protect communities, and hold the government accountable – and we’ve kept those promises. Throughout the 118th Congress, House Republicans fought hard to combat the many crises created by the Biden-Harris Administration’s disastrous policies and address real concerns Americans face every day. ""House Republicans passed several bills to shut down the Biden-Harris border crisis, including H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, and addressed the Administration’s war on American energy with H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. When parents rights were under attack by the Biden-Harris agenda, we passed H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, to protect parents’ right to be involved in their child’s education. House Republicans passed legislation to stand up for our allies, like Israel, and confront our adversaries, like China. We also fought to secure our elections by passing the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. These are just a few things we accomplished on the House Floor. ""In our committees, we engaged in robust oversight to hold the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for its many failures. Our committees exposed key Administration officials’ roles in the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal and the many ways the Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the crisis we currently see at the border. With antisemitism running rampant on American campuses, we held college administrators accountable for their failure to provide a safe environment for Jewish students. We also established a task force to investigate the attempted assassinations of President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, and ensure the American people’s choice of president is never taken out of their hands by an unhinged individual. ""With just a slim majority and control of only body of Congress, House Republicans have taken many steps to address the issues Americans care about the most – but we have much more to do to save our country from the chaos and destruction that we have seen under the Biden-Harris Administration and their far-left partners in Congress. House Republicans remain committed to fighting for the American people: The future of our country is at stake."" A Future That’s Built on Freedom ✅ Small Businesses H.J. Res. 98 (James) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to ""Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status."" Passed 206-177 Republicans 198-0 Democrats: 8-177 S.J. Res. 32 (Kennedy) – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ""Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)"" : Repeals the final rule that requires financial institutions to collect and report credit application data for small businesses to the bureau and protects small businesses from government overreach. Passed 221-202-1 Republicans: 215-0-1 Democrats: 6-202 H.R. 3801 (Smith-NE)—Employer Reporting Improvement Act: Reduces the burden on small businesses filing health insurance paperwork with the IRS. Passed by voice vote Second Amendment H.J. Res. 44 (Clyde) – Pistol Brace CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to ""Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces.'"" Passed 219-210 Republicans: 217-2 Democrats: 2-208 H.R. 3091 (Fry) – Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act: Directs the General Services Administration to allow law enforcement officers to buy retired service weapons. Passed 232-198 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 13-198 Consumer Choice H.J. Res. 136 (James) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles”: Repeals the Biden-Harris EPA’s burdensome emissions rule relating to “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles” under the Congressional Review Act, protecting consumer choice, keeping more affordable and realistic car options in the marketplace, and preventing further reliance on China. Passed 215-191 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 12-186 H.R. 6192 (Lesko) – Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for appliances that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 212-195 Republicans: 205-0 Democrats: 7-195 H.R. 7637 (Miller-Meeks) – Refrigerator Freedom Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 212-192 Republicans: 205-1 Democrats: 7-191 H.R. 7700 (Langworthy) – Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act: Prevents the Secretary of Energy and the DOE from implementing new or amended energy efficiency standards for dishwashers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. Passed 214-192 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 7-192 H.R. 1640 (Lesko) – Save Our Gas Stoves Act: Prohibits the Department of Energy from imposing their proposed rule to ban gas stoves by amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and clarifies that the DOE cannot issue standards that effectively ban a product based on the fuel it uses. Passed 249-181 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 29-181 H.R. 1615 (Armstrong) – Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act: Blocks the CPSC from issuing a radical rule to ban gas stoves and bars the use of federal funds to regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product. Passed 248-180 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 29-180 Women's Sports H.J. Res. 165 (Miller-IL) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ""Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"": Reverses the Biden Administration’s Title IX rule relating to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance so schools and educational institutions can continue to uphold the safety and educational and athletic opportunities of women and girls. Passed 210-205 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 0-205 H.R. 734 (Steube) – Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: Prevents biological males from competing in school athletic programs for women or girls. Passed 219-203 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 0-203 Schools H.R. 5 (Letlow) – Parents Bill of Rights Act: Provides transparency for parents and guardians by establishing various notification requirements for school curriculum. Passed 213-208 Republicans: 213-5 Democrats: 0-203 H.R. 6090 (Lawler) – Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023: Instructs the Department of Education to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which includes denying Jewish self-determination and applying double standards to Israel, when enforcing laws and rules against discrimination in education programs. Passed 320-91 Republicans: 187-21 Democrats: 133-70 H.R. 3724 (Owens) – End Woke Higher Education Act: Includes legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require colleges and universities to put in place First Amendment principles in order to receive funding, and prohibits accreditors from requiring schools to adhere to partisan frameworks and ideological litmus tests to receive accreditation. Passed 213-201 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 16-189 H.R. 1147 (Thompson) – Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023: Modifies requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture to permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. Passed 330-99 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 112-98 COVID-19 H.J. Res. 7 (Gosar) – Terminates the COVID-19 national emergency. Passed 229-197 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 11-197 Signed into law 4/10/2023 Scheduling H.R. 382 and H.J. Res. 7 on the floor accelerated the need for the Biden Administration to announce the end of the COVID-19 emergency declarations. House Democrats overwhelmingly opposed this bill by a vote of 11-197. H.R. 185 (Massie) – Ends CDC’s requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers entering the United States. Passed 227-201 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 7-201 H.R. 139 (Comer) – SHOW UP Act: Requires federal agencies to return to pre-pandemic teleworking policies. Passed 221-206 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 3-205 H.R. 497 (Duncan) – Freedom for Health Care Workers Act: Terminates the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers. Passed 227-203 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 7-203 H.R. 382 (Guthrie) – Pandemic is Over Act: Terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency. Passed 220-210 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 0-210 The Biden administration released a Statement of Administration Policy on January 30, 2023 announcing the expiration of the COVID-19 public health and national emergency on May 11, 2023 Standing up to Socialism H. Con. Res. 9 (Salazar) – Denouncing the horrors of socialism. Passed 328-86 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 109-86-14 Keeps America free from the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. Sporting, Recreation, and Public Lands H.R. 3397 (Curtis) – WEST Act of 2024: Requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) director to withdraw their finalized rule regarding conservation and landscape health that would upend their multiple use mandate and restrict access to public lands, and also prevents the BLM from finalizing a similar rule. Passed 212-202 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 3-201 H.R. 8790 (Westerman) – Fix Our Forests Act: Expedites and improves forest management activities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands, tribal lands, and National Forest System lands, deters frivolous litigation that delays important projects, promotes collaboration across jurisdictions, prioritizes treatments in the forests with highest risk of wildfire, and encourages active forest management. Passed 268-151 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 55-151 H.R. 615 (Wittman) – Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023: Stops the Biden Administration’s Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters for hunting and fishing, unless the regulation is consistent with state laws and supported by science. Passed 214-201 Republicans: 207-3 Democrats: 7-198 H.R. 764 (Boebert) – Trust the Science Act: Would delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List in the lower 48 states and ensure this decision is not subject to judicial review. Passed 209-205 Republicans: 205-4 Democrats: 4-201 An Economy That’s Strong ✅ Energy H.R.1 (Scalise) – Lower Energy Costs Act: Increases domestic energy production and exportation, reduces regulatory burdens, and reforms permitting across all sectors of the economy. Passed 225-204 Republicans: 221-1 Democrats: 4-203 H.R. 7176 (Pfluger) – Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024: Puts a stop to the Biden Administration’s ban on LNG exports and streamlines the permitting process by getting rid of the requirement for the Department of Energy to authorize exports and giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission total authority over the approval process. Passed 224-200 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 9-200 H.R. 1121 (Duncan) – Protecting American Energy Production Act: Prevents President Biden from implementing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to protect American energy production, and expresses that states have primacy over energy production on state and private land. Passed 229-188 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 15-188 H.R. 6009 (Boebert) – Restoring American Energy Dominance Act: Would block the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rule entitled “Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process,” that would stifle American energy production on federal lands and burden small businesses, and prevent the BLM from implementing a similar rule in the future. Passed 216-200 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 3-200 H.R. 3195 (Stauber) – Superior National Forest Restoration Act: Rescinds the Biden Administration’s Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN, which blocks mining operations in the Superior National Forest lands in Minnesota and reissues canceled mineral leases granted prior to January 2021. Passed 212-203 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 2-203 H.R. 7023 (Rouzer) – Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act: Consists of five bills that reform and restore permitting processes under the Clean Water Act, ensuring they are more consistent and transparent and providing greater regulatory certainty. Passed 213-205 Republicans: 211-1 Democrats: 2-204 H.R. 2925 (Amodei) – Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024: Undoes the damaging Rosemont decision, allows mining operations to continue as they have historically under the law, and protects the communities and jobs supported by this industry. Passed 216-195 Republicans: 207-1 Democrats: 9-194 H. Res. 987 (Newhouse) – Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes: Denounces the Biden Administration’s disastrous and harmful anti-American energy policies that are raising costs for hardworking Americans, and putting our energy security and the security of our allies at risk. Passed 217-200 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 4-200 H.R. 6285 (Stauber) – Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023: Reverses the Biden Administration’s and the Department of Interior’s decisions to ban energy development in the 1002 Area and the NPR-A and reinstates lawfully awarded leases. Passed 214-199-2 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 5-198-1 H.Con.Res. 86 (Zinke) – Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States: Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would not be in the best interest of the country because it would raise energy prices, crush American families and businesses, and be detrimental to the United States economy. Passed 222-196 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 10-195 H.R. 1023 (Palmer) – Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act: Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, preventing unelected bureaucrats from forcing their climate agenda on the American people without any oversight or accountability. Passed 209-204 Republicans: 208-1 Democrats: 1-203 H.R. 6544 (Duncan) – Atomic Energy Advancement Act: Ensures efficient and predictable licensing, regulation, and deployment of nuclear energy technologies. Passed 356-36-1 Republicans: 199-0 Democrats: 166-36 H.R. 4394 (Fleischmann) – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and several independent agencies to enhance our energy security, invest in our national defense, and bolster our economic competitiveness. Passed 210-199 Republicans: 210-1 Democrats: 0-198 H.R. 8998 (Simpson) – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Reins in wasteful spending and cuts burdensome regulations to reduce energy costs, safeguard American jobs, develop our natural resources, and ensure Americans’ access to public lands for recreation. Passed 210-205 Republicans: 209-5 Democrats: 1-200 H.R. 4821 (Simpson) – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies that increase access to critical minerals, get rid of burdensome red tape on American oil and gas, prioritize public safety, rein in the EPA and their regulations, and make cuts to stop out-of-control spending. Passed 213-203 Republicans: 212-3 Democrats: 1-200 H.R. 21 (Rodgers) – Strategic Production Response Act: Limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until DOE develops a plan to increase percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production. Passed 221-205 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 1-205 Modified open rule allowed for the consideration of 78 amendments on the House floor 147 amendments were submitted for pre-printing H.R. 22 (Rodgers) – Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China: Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entities under the ownership or influence of the CCP. Passed 331-97 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 113-97 Budget H.R. 2811 (Arrington) – Limit, Save, Grow Act: Limits federal spending, saves taxpayer dollars, and grows the economy. Passed 217-215 Democrats: 0-211 Republicans: 217-4 H.R. 3746 (McHenry) – Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: Makes vital and meaningful cuts to government spending, gets rid of red tape that’s limiting American growth, holds the executive branch accountable for its spending, and avoids default on our national debt. Passed 314-117 Republicans: 149-71 Democrats: 165-46 H.R. 4366 (Carter-TX) – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides funding for (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (2) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (3) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (4) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (5) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and (6) Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Passed 339-85 Republicans: 132-83 Democrats: 207-2 Became law on 3/9/24 H.R. 2882 (Ciscomani) – Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides funding for (1) Defense Appropriations Act, (2) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, (3) Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (4) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (5) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, and (6) State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Passed 286-134 Republicans: 101-112 Democrats: 185-22 Became law on 3/23/24 Tax Relief H.R. 7024 (Smith-MO) – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: Restores and expands proven tax policies from the 2017 GOP tax reform that supported hardworking American families and made the economy more successful and productive, grew workers’ wages, and spurred job creation and greater investment in America. Passed 357-70 Republicans: 169-47 Democrats: 188-23 Reining In Executive Actions H.R. 357 (Cline) – Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act: Requires that rules from federal agencies be issued and signed by the head of the agency, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, to keep federal rulemaking in check and constitutional. Passed 218-203 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 3-203 H.R. 347 (Stefanik) – REIN IN Act: Requires the Biden administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting them. Passed 272-148 Republicans: 213-4 Democrats: 59-144 15 amendments offered on the floor S.J. Res. 38 (Rubio) – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to ""Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers."" Passed 209-198 Republicans: 207-2 Dems: 2-196 Cutting Wokeness from Economic Policy H.R. 5339 (Allen) – Protecting Americans’ Investments from Woke Policies Act: Forces financial institutions to focus on maximizing returns in retirement plans instead of woke ESG factors by ensuring financial institutions base investment decisions solely on economic factors and complete information is provided to retirement investors. Passed 217-206 Republicans: 1214-0 Democrats: 3-206 H.R. 4790 (Huizenga) – Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act: Prevents radical leftist regulators from inserting ESG and other partisan policy into America’s financial system by blocking regulatory overreach, fixing the SEC’s proxy voting process and holding proxy advisory firms accountable, and restoring the materiality standard. Passed 215-203 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 3-203 Fraud H.R. 1163 (Smith-MO) – Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act: Protects taxpayers by incentivizing states to recover fraudulent payments, improving program integrity to prevent future fraud, and extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud. Passed 230-200 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 10-200 H.R. 6678 (McClintock) – Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: Makes social security fraud committed by an illegal immigrant grounds for deportation or barring them from admission into the United States. Passed 272-155 Republicans: 217-0 Democrats: 55-155 Protecting Reliable Borrowers H.R. 3564 (Davidson) – Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023: Cancels the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s changes to single-family mortgage pricing framework that makes reliable borrowers with good credit subsidize riskier loans, and makes sure such changes cannot be done in the future. Passed 230-189 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 14-189 Expanding Access to Capital H.R. 2799 (McHenry) – Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023: Cuts burdensome red tape by reducing securities regulations, increases access to capital, creates more investment opportunities, helps small businesses, and strengthens our public markets. Passed 212-205 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 0-205 Utilizing Federal Office Space Efficiently H.R. 6276 (Perry) – USE IT Act of 2023: Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to identify the utilization rate of public buildings and federally-leased spaces, ensure it averages at least 60 percent over the course of a year, and put forward a plan to consolidate federal agency headquarters so building utilization is over 60 percent. Passed 217-203 Republicans: 211-2 Democrats: 6-201 Crypto H.J. Res. 109 (Flood) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121: Overturns the SEC's rule relating to SAB 121 which prevents banks from offering crypto or digital asset custodial services to consumers: Passed 228-182 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 21-182 H.R. 4763 (Thompson) – Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act: Establishes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, clarifies the CFTC’s jurisdiction over digital commodities and the SEC’s jurisdiction over digital assets offered as part of an investment contract, and implements strong consumer protections. Passed 279-136 Republicans: 208-3 Democrats: 71-133 H.R. 5403 (Emmer) – CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act: Blocks the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a CBDC to any individual, prevents the Federal Reserve from using a CBDC to implement monetary policy, and requires Congress to authorize the issuance of any CBDC, protecting Americans’ financial privacy and freedom from government control. Passed 216-192 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 3-192 A Nation That’s Safe ✅ Border H.R. 2 (Diaz-Balart) – Secure the Border Act of 2023: Fixes our broken asylum system, hires more Border Patrol agents and provide them with resources they need, reinstates Trump-era policies like Remain in Mexico, and forces the Biden Administration to resume building the border wall. Passed 219-213 Republicans: 219-2 Democrats: 0-211 H. Res. 1371 (Stefanik) – Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border: Condemns the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for their failure to secure the U.S. southern border, resulting in the worst border crisis in American history. Passed 220-196 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 6-196 H. Res. 1112 (Gonzales-TX) – Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies: Condemns President Biden and his Administration for their disastrous open border policies that have created the worst border crisis in U.S. history, and urges the Biden Administration to take immediate action to end this national security threat. Passed 223-191 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 13-191 H. Res. 1065 (De La Cruz) – Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies: Condemns President Biden and his Administration for their disastrous open border policies and holds them accountable for creating the worst border security crisis in U.S. history. Passed 226-193 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 14-193 H. Res. 957 (Moran) – Denouncing the Biden administration's open border policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open border policies. Passed 225-187 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 14-187 H.R. 7909 (Mace) – Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make illegal immigrants who are convicted of, who admit having committed, or who admit committing sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable from the United States Passed 266-158 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 51-158 H.R. 7511 (Collins) – Laken Riley Act: Holds the Biden Administration accountable for their role in these tragedies through their open border policies, requires detention of illegal aliens who commit theft and mandates ICE take them into custody, and allows a state to sue the Federal government on behalf of their citizens for not enforcing the border laws, particularly in the case of parole. Passed 251-170 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 37-170 H.R. 5717 (LaLota) – No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act: Ensures that sanctuary cities, counties, and states that provide benefits to illegal immigrants are ineligible for federal funds to assist such immigrants. Passed 219-186 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 12-186 H.R. 5585 (Ciscomani) – Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: Creates new criminal offenses for operating a vehicle within 100 miles of the southern border while fleeing from Border Patrol agents, or any law enforcement officer assisting the U.S. Border Patrol, including serious jail time and prohibition from ever receiving legal status in the United States. Passed 271-154 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 56-154 H.R. 6976 (Moore-AL) – Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: Makes driving intoxicated or impaired a deportable offense for illegal immigrants and grounds to bar them from entering the country. Passed 274-150 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 59-150 H.R. 5283 (Malliotakis) – Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023: Prohibits the use of federal funds to provide housing to illegal immigrants on land that falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies. Passed 224-203-1 Republicans: 218-0-1 Democrats: 6-203 H.R. 8663 (LaLota) – DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024: Authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development, testing, and evaluation on equipment that would help law enforcement better detect fentanyl and other drugs. Passed by voice vote H.R. 7404 (Crane) – Subterranean Border Defense Act: Requires DHS to provide annual reports on counter-illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8752 (Amodei) – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025: Ensures our homeland is protected by increasing border security, providing for the removal of dangerous criminals, countering China and bolstering national security, supporting American values, and removing woke initiatives impeding the Department’s primary mission to promote American safety. Passed 212-203 Republicans: 207-6 Democrats: 5-197 H.R. 4367 (Joyce-OH) – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure the southern border, counter China, remove criminals from the United States, and strengthen our national security, while defunding far-left initiatives in the Department. Passed 220-208 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 2-208 H. Res. 461 (Miller-Meeks) – Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States. Passed 223-201 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 7-201 H.R. 3203 (Barr) – Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023: Strengthens sanctions authorities aimed at Chinese opioid traffickers and officials who are complicit in trafficking. Passed by voice vote H.R. 467 (Griffith) – HALT Fentanyl Act: Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances (FRS) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, guarantees law enforcement has the resources to keep these drugs off the street, and allows for further research of FRS. Passed 289-133 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 74-132 H.R. 3941 (Molinaro) – Schools Not Shelters Act: Bans the use of public elementary schools, secondary schools, or institutions of higher education as shelters for illegal immigrants. Passed 222-201 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 4-201 National Defense H.R. 7888 (Lee-FL) – Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act: Reforms and reauthorizes FISA to maintain national security while protecting Americans' privacy and addressing Intelligence Community abuses. Passed 273-147 Republicans: 126-88 Democrats: 147-59 Became law on 4/20/24 H.R. 8038 (McCaul) – 21st Century Peace through Strength Act: Holds Russia and Iran accountable through sanctions, addresses the deadly fentanyl crisis, protects our national security from the threat posed by foreign adversary owned applications like TikTok, and inhibits funding for terrorism. Passed 360-58 Republicans: 186-25 Democrats: 174-33 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 7521 (Gallagher) – Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act: Prevents app store availability or web hosting services in the U.S. for ByteDance-controlled applications, including TikTok, unless the application severs ties to entities like ByteDance that are subject to the control of a foreign adversary. Passed 352-61-1 Republicans: 197-15 Democrats: 155-50-1 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 7589 (Latta) – ROUTERS Act: Protects Americans' communications networks from foreign-adversary controlled technology, including routers, modems, or devices that combine both. Passed by voice vote H.R. 820 (Stefanik) – Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act: Requires the FCC to publish a list of every entity that both holds an FCC license or authorization and has any ownership by foreign adversarial governments, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8361 (McCormick) – Economic Espionage Prevention Act: Authorizes the President to impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversary entities tied to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and the Maduro regime of Venezuela. Passed by voice vote H.R. 5613 (Waltz) – Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act: Requires coordination between federal agencies when placing a foreign individual or entity on specified sanctions lists. Passed by voice vote H.R. 7151 (Wagner) – Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act: Gives the Departments of State, Defense, and Energy greater ability to propose changes to the Entity List, a roster of foreign companies, research institutions, and individuals who pose a serious national security risk to the United States and are prohibited from purchasing sensitive American products. Passed by voice vote H.R. 6606 (Radewagen) – To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the statement of policy: Revises the statement of policy of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to include protecting the trade secrets of the United States, its people, and its industrial base related to items subject to export control or when the subject of foreign economic espionage. Passed by voice vote H.R. 6614 (Jackson-TX) – Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act: Ensures accountability and transparency in the export control process when American goods and technologies are sent abroad. Specifically, the legislation requires information be provided to Congress about each export license application, including the name of the entity submitting the application, who they are exporting to, what the decision was, and how compliance with U.S. export controls is being monitored. Passed by voice vote H.R. 6046 (Clyde) – Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act: Redesignates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Biden Administration removed them from the list. Passed 285-135 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 72-134 H.R. 5917 (Gallagher) – Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act: Reinstates sanctions against individuals who use civilians as human shields in conflict zones. Passed 419-4 Republicans: 214-1 Democrats: 205-3 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 5826 (Wilson) – No Paydays for Hostage Takers Act: Deters any future hostage-taking by Iran and other U.S. adversaries by pushing the Administration to impose Levinson Act sanctions on hostage-taking. Additionally, H.R. 5826 allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Passed 391-34 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 176-33 H.R. 4681 (Hill) – Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act: Requires the Administration to impose sanctions on foreign persons who facilitate or profit from the production or proliferation of Captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulants. Passed 410-13 Republicans: 212-3 Democrats: 198-10 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 6586 (Burchett) – To require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes: Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to discourage foreign countries from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries from providing support to the Taliban Passed by voice vote H.R. 6408 (Kustoff) – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist-supporting organizations: Revokes the tax-exempt status of any U.S. nonprofit that provides material support, including financing, resources, or tangible assistance, to a designated terrorist group. Passed 382-11 Republicans: 203-1 Democrats: 179-10 H.R. 6972 (Kiggans) – Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act: Requires all members of the National Security Council (NSC) to provide notification to the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and to each chamber of Congress within 24 hours of any planned or emergent medical incapacitation. Passed by voice vote H.R. 529 (Waltz) – Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act: Extends the customs waters territory of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles, allowing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to pursue critical efforts to enforce our trade laws and prevent deadly drug smuggling off our shores. Passed 402-6 Republicans: 208-0 Democrats: 194-6 H.R. 7659 (Graves-MO) – Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Supports and strengthens the Coast Guard in its critical missions to safeguard borders, ensure maritime safety, facilitate commerce, increase transparency, stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the country, protect the maritime domain, and confront Chinese expansion in the Pacific. Passed 376-16 Republicans: 181-15 Democrats: 195-1 H.R. 6679 (McClintock) – No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: Makes illegal immigrants that are members of Hamas or participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel inadmissible to or deportable from the United States. Passed 422-2-1 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 207-2-1 H.R. 8771 (Diaz-Balart) – Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025: Reaffirms American leadership by combatting our adversaries, supporting our allies, promoting American values here and abroad, and prioritizing our national security, while cutting funds to wasteful climate initiatives and bureaucratic world organizations and refocusing our taxpayer dollars on actually protecting Americans and our allies. Passed 212-200 Republicans: 211-1 Democrats: 1-199 H.R. 4665 (Diaz-Balart) – Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations that combat the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, support our allies, promote American values here and abroad, and prioritize our national security, while defunding counterproductive climate programs, unnecessary regulations that hurt American business, and controversial organizations like the World Health Organization. Passed 216-212 Republicans: 216-2 Democrats: 0-210 H.R. 8774 (Calvert) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025: Strengthens America’s defense by prioritizing countering the CCP, investing in innovation in our military, supporting our servicemembers and their families, combatting the flow of fentanyl, promoting American values, and ensuring the Department is focused on its primary duty to keep our people safe. Passed 217-198 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 5-197 H.R. 4365 (Calvert) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations to the Department of Defense that prioritize the fight against China, invest in modernizing the military, and counter the flow of fentanyl while cutting wasteful spending in the President’s budget that funds divisive social programs. Passed 218-210 Republicans: 216-2 Democrats: 2-208 H.R. 8070 (Rogers) – Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Strengthens our national security by deterring China, restoring lethality, funding troops at our border, and cracking down on inefficient uses of funds, while also supporting our servicemembers by taking meaningful steps to improve their quality of life. Passed 217-199 Republicans: 211-3 Democrats: 6-196 H.R. 2670 (Rogers) – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024: Counters the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression, boosts oversight of the Biden Administration’s Department of Defense, supports members of our military and their families, and saves taxpayers billions of dollars by cutting wasteful programs while still investing in a secure defense industrial base and innovative technologies to support our national defense. Passed 310-118 Republicans: 147-73 Democrats: 163-45 H.R. 8580 (Carter-TX) – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provides FY25 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that deliver for our veterans and servicemembers, bolster our national security, increase deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region, and cut radical woke initiatives. Passed 209-197 Republicans: 205-2 Democrats: 4-195 H.R. 4366 (Carter-TX) – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY24 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans, support a strong national security, and keep the executive branch in check. Passed 219-211 Republicans: 219-2 Democrats: 0-209 H.R. 9468 (Mike Garcia) – Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Prevents a budget shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that allows benefit payments to continue being processed. Passed by voice vote Became law on 9/20/24 H.R. 8812 (Graves-MO) – Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. Passed 359-13 Republicans: 177-12 Democrats: 182-1 H.R. 3848 (Chavez-DeRemer) – Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023: Provides increased funding for VA programs supporting homeless veterans. Passed 408-10 Republicans: 206-10 Democrats: 202-0 H. Res. 240 (Williams-NY) – Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone. Passed 410-0 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 198-0 Iran H.Res. 288 (Tenney) – Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE: Urges the EU to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the EU Common Position 931 on terrorism. It also encourages the Biden Administration to make the EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization a diplomatic priority in engagements with the EU. Passed 411-14 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats:196-13 H.R. 3152 (McCaul) – Fight CRIME Act: Imposes sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs. Passed 403-8 Republicans: 210-1 Democrats: 193-7 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 3774 (Lawler) – SHIP Act: Imposes sanctions on people and companies that facilitate Iran’s black-market oil sales. Passed 342-69 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 133-68 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 589 (Banks) – MAHSA Act: Imposes sanctions on senior Iranian officials complicit in human rights abuses or terrorism. Passed 410-3 Republicans: 209-1 Democrats: 201-2 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 5921 (Huizenga) – No U.S. Financing for Iran Act: Prohibits Treasury from issuing any licenses authorizing a U.S. financial institution to engage in transactions for trade with Iran, other than humanitarian aid. Passed 294-105 Republicans: 206-1 Democrats: 88-104 H.R. 6245 (Hill) – Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act: Requires the President to report on and publish the assets of certain Iranian government officials and terrorist leaders. Passed 419-4 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 204-3 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 6015 (Luetkemeyer) – Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023: Requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that humanitarian exemptions involving Iran sanctions do not facilitate acts of international terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Passed 408-13 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 195-12 H.R. 5923 (Lawler) – Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023: Expands secondary sanctions to include all transactions between Chinese financial institutions and sanctioned Iranian banks that handle the purchase of petroleum and petroleum products. Passed 383-11 Republicans: 201-1 Democrats: 182-10 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 4691 (Self) – Iran Sanction Relief Review Act of 2023: Provides for tighter congressional oversight of any Administration attempt to weaken sanctions imposed on Iran. Passed 278-141 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 66-140 H.R. 5947 (Pfluger) – To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes: Ensures Iran cannot gain access to funds that could be used to support terrorism, including funding the Biden Administration has tried to make available to the Iranian regime. Passed 259-160 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats- 47-159 H.R. 6323 (Kim) – Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023: Requires Iran to cease support for acts of international terrorism as a condition for the President to waive secondary sanctions and provides for a congressional review process for national security interest waivers of these sanctions. Passed 271-147 Republicans 212-1 Democrats 59-146 H.R. 3033 (Steel) – Solidify Iran Sanctions Act: Makes permanent the sanctions established by the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which are set to expire in 2026, and ensures the U.S. can maintain critical deterrents and apply pressure to the Iranian regime to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons. Passed 407-16 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 194-15 H. Con. Res. 7 (Tenney) – Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities. Passed 420-1 Republicans: 216-1 Democrats: 204-0 H.R. 6603 (Moran) – No Technology for Terror Act: Further restricts the export or re-export of U.S.-origin goods and technology to Iran, including those used to manufacture the same missiles and drones attacking our forces across the region. Passed 406-19 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 191-18 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 5961 (McCaul) – No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act: Freezes the funds released to Iran involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran and ensures these $6 billion remain permanently off limits to the Iranian regime. Passed 307-119-1 Republicans: 217-1-1 Democrats: 90-118 Federal Aviation Reauthorization H.R. 3935 (Graves-MO) – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Passed 387-26 Republicans: 192-19 Democrats: 195-7 Became law on 5/16/24 Israel H. Res. 1143 (Kean) – Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel: Stands with Israel and supports their right to respond to Iranian aggression and deter future aggression. Passed 404-14 Republicans: 211-1 Democrats: 193-13 H.R. 8282 (Roy) – Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act: Would impose sanctions on the ICC or any foreign actor who supports their effort to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant. Passed 247-155-2 Republicans: 205-0-2 Democrats: 42-155 H. Res. 883 (D’Esposito) – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, ‘‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’’ is antisemitic and its use must be condemned. Passed 377-44-1 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 162-43-1 H.R. 8034 (Cole) – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2024: Replenishes critical defensive systems including the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, provides additional weapons and munitions to Israel, and supports U.S. military operations responding to Iran-backed attacks on American troops and global shipping. Passed 366-58 Republicans: 193-21 Democrats: 173-37 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 6126 (Granger) – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides supplemental appropriations to support missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and additional military equipment for the Israel Defense Forces while also replenishing U.S. weapons stocks and fully offsetting the cost of this assistance. Passed 226-196 Republicans: 214-2 Democrats: 12-194 H.R. 8369 (Calvert) – Israel Security Assistance Support Act: Condemns the Biden Administration’s dangerous hold on arms delivery to Israel, urges the swift delivery of defense articles and weapons, withholds funds from the Secretaries of Defense and State and the National Security Council until these articles are delivered, and supports Israel’s right to self defense. Passed 224-187 Republicans: 208-3 Democrats: 16-184 H. Res. 771 (McCaul) – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. Passed 412-10-6 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats:194-9-6 H. Res. 927 (Stefanik) – Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Passed 303-126-3 Republicans: 219-1 Democrats: 84-125-3 H. Res. 798 (Owens) – Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Passed 396-23 Republicans: 213-1 Democrats: 183-22 H.R. 340 (Mast) – Hamas International Financing Prevention Act: Imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups. Passed 363-46 Republicans: 208-1 Democrats: 155-45 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H. Res. 888 (Lawler) – Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist. Passed 412-1-1 Republicans: 210-1 Democrats: 202-0-1 H. Con. Res. 57 (Pfluger) – Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel. Passed 412-9 Republicans: 217-0 Democrats: 195-9 H. Res. 894 (Kustoff) – Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. Passed 311-14-92 Republicans: 216-1 Democrats: 95-13-92 H.R. 5179 (Tenney) – Anti-BDS Labeling Act: Codifies the Trump Administration’s ""Country of Origin Marking of Products from the West Bank and Gaza"" guidance requiring imported products from Israel and Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank to be labeled “Israel,” and imported products from Gaza or Palestinian-controlled areas to be labeled as “Gaza” or “West Bank,” and would prevent federal funds from being used to reverse or alter this guidance. Passed 231-189 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 16-189 H.R. 3099 (Lawler) – Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act: Establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. Passed 413-13 Republicans: 214-2 Democrats: 199-11 H. Res. 311 (Wagner) – Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region. Passed 401-19 Republicans: 215-1 Democrats: 186-18 China H.R. 3334 (McClain) – Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act: Imposes sanctions on members of the Chinese Communist Party who take part in implementing policies that intend to infringe on Hong Kong’s autonomy, intimidate Taiwan, violate human rights, or promote political oppression within the People’s Republic of China. Passed 243-174 Republicans: 210-2 Democrats: 33-172 H.R. 1516 (Pfluger) – DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act: Restricts funding to American institutions of higher education (IHE) that maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute, making them ineligible to receive any funds from the Department of Homeland Security. Passed 249-161 Republicans: 213-0 Democrats: 36-161 H.R. 1398 (Gooden) – Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act: Reinstates and renames the China Initiative as the CCP Initiative to counter the CCP and Chinese government’s espionage efforts on U.S. intellectual property and academic institutions, prosecute those who engage in the theft of trade secrets and espionage, and defend U.S. critical infrastructure from threats from our adversaries. Passed 237-180 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 23-180 H.R. 9456 (Newhouse) – Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act: Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to be included on CFIUS for agriculture-related issues, and requires CFIUS to review and potentially block purchases of farmland by foreign adversaries that pose a national security risk. Passed 269-149 Republicans: 214-1 Democrats: 55-148 H.R. 5933 (Steel) – DETERRENT Act: Holds American institutions of higher education to a stricter standard on reporting gifts, donations, and investments made to them by foreign adversaries, lays out the punishments institutions will face if they fail to comply, and protects American education from harmful and dangerous foreign influence. Passed 246-170 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 31-170 H.R. 7980 (Miller-WV) – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles with batteries that contain materials sourced from foreign entities of concern from the clean vehicle credit, requires the Treasury Department to follow the same definition of FEOC as the Commerce Department, closes the ‘Chinese Billionaire Loophole’ and the ‘Chinese Manufacturing Loophole,’ and expands FEOC limitations. Passed 217-192 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 7-192 H.R. 8036 (Cole) – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Strengthens deterrence against China’s threats, combats the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to take control of the Indo-Pacific region, enhances the relationship between regional partners and the U.S., and invests in infrastructure and munitions for Taiwan’s defense. Passed 385-34 Republicans: 178-24 Democrats: 207-0 Became law on 4/24/24 as part of H.R. 815 H.R. 7686 (Mike Garcia) – To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes: Clarifies language in the CHIPS and Science Act to ensure the Chinese Communist Party cannot access taxpayer-funded research at U.S. universities. Passed by voice vote H.R. 510 (Davidson) – Chinese Currency Accountability Act: Requires the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of Chinese currency in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights. Passed by voice vote H.R. 554 (Hill) – Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act: Disincentivizes Chinese aggression towards Taiwan by publishing the assets of top Chinese leaders, as well as cutting them and their family members off from the U.S. financial system, if Beijing acts against Taiwan. Passed by voice vote H.R. 2864 (Stefanik) – Countering CCP Drones Act: Adds Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), a Chinese drone company, to the FCC’s Covered List prohibiting new models of DJI drones from operating on U.S. communications infrastructure. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8631 (Gimenez) – Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act: Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain Chinese entities. Passed by voice vote H.R. 8152 (Lawler) – Remote Access Security Act: This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items to address a loophole being exploited by China. Passed by voice vote H.R. 5245 (Barr) – Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act: Requires the Department of State to revoke science and technology agreements with China unless they are notified and justified to Congress. Passed by voice vote H.R. 1157 (Barr) – Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act: Authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. Passed 351-36 Republicans: 172-25 Democrats: 179-11 H.R. 8333 (Wenstrup) – BIOSECURE Act: Prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology that is from a company associated with a foreign adversary, including China. Passed 306-81 Republicans: 195-2 Democrats: 111-79 H.R. 1103 (Smith-NJ) – HKETO Certification Act: Requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. Passed 413-3 Republicans: 212-1 Democrats: 201-2 H.R. 4132 (Perry) – Falun Gong Protection Act: Requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. Passed by voice vote S. 619 (Hawley) – COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023: Requires the Biden administration to declassify information relating to the potential links between Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of COVID-19. Passed 419-0 Signed into law 3/20/2023 H. Res. 104 (McCaul) – Condemning the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. Passed 419-0 H. Res. 11 (McCarthy) – Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Passed 365-65 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 146-65 H.R. 1107 (Kim) – PRC is Not a Developing Country Act: Requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. Passed 415-0 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 200-0 H.R. 540 (Kim) – Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act: Support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Passed by voice vote H.R. 803 (Lucas) – PROTECT Taiwan Act: Exclude government officials of the Chinese Communist Party from financial and intergovernmental forums upon notice to Congress from the President of the United States declaring any threat to the people on Taiwan. Passed by voice vote H.R. 4039 (Moran) – No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act: Prohibits funds to the Department of State or the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to finance international projects in partnership with entities that import products mined, produced, or manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, commonly known for the genocide and forced labor of the Uyghur people. Passed by voice vote H.R. 1159 (Wagner) – Amending the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020: Modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. Passed 404-7 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 188-7 H.R. 1189 (Mast) – Undersea Cable Control Act: Prevents foreign adversaries from acquiring goods and technologies capable of supporting the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. Passed by voice vote H.R. 1154 (Smith-NJ) – Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023: Imposes sanctions on persons involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking. Passed 413-2 Republicans: 211-2 Democrats: 202-0 H.R. 1093 (McCaul) – AUKUS Reporting: Requires the State Department to report to Congress on their efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States. Passed 393-4 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 184-4 Crime & Oversight H.R. 8205 (Fitzgerald) – Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act: Amends the federal criminal statute dealing with insurance-related crimes to include corporate, for-profit, and non-profit entities that post bail for defendants, subjecting charitable bail funds to federal insurance fraud laws and state licensing requirements, and requiring their employees to pass criminal background checks. Passed 255-161 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 44-161 H.R. 7530 (Donalds) – DC CRIMES Act of 2024: Allows Congress to exert their oversight power over the D.C. Council and promote safety in Washington by blocking the Council’s pursuit of soft-on-crime sentencing and radical progressive policies. Passed 225-181 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 18-181 H.J. Res. 26 (Clyde) – Disapproving the action of the D.C. Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act. Passed 250-173 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 31-173 Signed into law 3/20/2023 House Democrats overwhelmingly opposed this legislation. After Biden announced he would sign the bill if passed by the Senate, the Senate passed H.J. Res. 26 by a vote of 81-14. Forced Dems to vote against D.C. statehood or vote against making America safe H.J. Res. 24 (Comer) – Disapproving the action of the D.C. Council in providing voting rights for non-residents. Passed 260-162 Republicans: 218-0 Democrats: 42-162 Police H. Res. 1213 (Stauber) – A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers: Addresses violence against law enforcement officers by condemning calls for defunding police and anti-police sentiment that has increased violence against police, acknowledging the mental and physical impacts such violence has on police, and expressing condolences and appreciation to the families of fallen law enforcement officers. Passed 337-61 Republicans: 203-0 Democrats: 134-61 H.R. 354 (Bacon) – LEOSA Reform Act of 2024: Broadens the ability of qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in areas such as school zones, national parks, federal facilities open to the public, and state, local, or private property open to the public. Passed 221-185 Republicans: 205-0 Democrats: 16-185 H.R. 8146 (D’Esposito) – Police Our Border Act: Requires the Attorney General to report detailed information on how Biden’s border crisis impacts our law enforcement, including exposure to dangers such as fentanyl and human traffickers, injuries sustained, financial burdens, and operational strains. Passed 254-157 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 45-157 H. Res. 1210 (Higgins) – Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result: Condemns President Biden’s border crisis and the dangers and burdens it has created for America’s law enforcement officers, and urges the Biden Administration to support the law enforcement officers defending our homeland. Passed 223-185-1 Republicans: 208-0 Democrats: 15-185-1 H.R. 7581 (Bishop) – Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2024: Requires the Attorney General to assemble reports on violence against law enforcement officers and the effectiveness of programs meant to provide law enforcement with wellness resources and protective equipment so we may comprehensively enhance the safety of police officers. Passed: 356-55 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 146-55 H.R. 7343 (Van Drew) – Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act: Requires that illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers are quickly arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until they are removed from the United States. Passed 265-148 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 54-148 H. Con. Res. 40 (Buck) – Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. Passed 301-119-3 Republicans: 214-2 Democrats: 87-117-3 H.J. Res. 42 (Clyde) – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Passed 229-189 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 14-189 H.R. 2494 (Garbarino) – POLICE Act of 2023: Makes assaulting a police officer a deportable offense. Passed 255-175 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 36-175 Ensuring the Security of Presidential Candidates H.R. 9106 (Lawler) – Enhanced Presidential Security Act: Directs the U.S. Secret Service to use the same standards to determine the number of agents in a protection detail for Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. Passed 405-0 Republicans: 207-0 Democrats: 198-0 Life H.R. 26 (Wagner) – Born-alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Requires medical care for children who survive abortion procedures. Passed 220-210 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats:1-210 Republicans protect all Americans, including the unborn H.R. 6918 (Fischbach) – Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act: Prevents the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers that serve new mothers and families that choose life. Passed 214-208 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 0-208 H.R. 4581 (Hinson) – Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023: Clarifies that stillbirth prevention activities and research are an allowable use of funds. This clarification will support stillbirth prevention activities, saving the lives of mothers and babies. Passed 408-3 Republicans: 206-3 Democrats: 202-0 Became law on 7/12/24 H.R. 6914 (Hinson) – Pregnant Students' Rights Act: Requires universities and higher education institutions to communicate and distribute information informing pregnant students of their rights, accommodations, and resources available to them. Passed 212-207 Republicans: 212-0 Democrats: 0-207 H. Con. Res. 3 (Johnson-LA) – Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. Passed 222-209 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 3-209 Republicans protect all Americans, including the unborn. Health H.R. 1425 (Tiffany) – No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act: Defends American sovereignty by requiring that any agreement reached by the World Health Assembly be treated as a treaty, and therefore be ratified by a supermajority of the Senate as outlined in the Constitution. Passed 219-199 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 4-199 H.R. 3799 (Hern) – CHOICE Arrangement Act: Codifies the Trump Administration's two rules to ensure small business owners and employees are able to have more affordable health care options, includes a new notification to employers to make sure they know these options exist, and protects the self-insured market that employers depend on. Passed 220-209 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 0-209 H.R. 485 (Rodgers) – Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023: Bans federal healthcare programs from using prices based on quality adjusted life years (QALYs) to determine coverage for care, protecting Americans with disabilities and chronic health conditions from life-threatening discrimination. Passed 211-208 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 0-208 H.R. 5378 (Rodgers) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act: Empowers Americans with more information about the cost of health care services and treatments. Passed 320-71-1 Republicans: 166-40 Democrats: 154-31-1 H.R. 3797 (Smith-MO) – Paperwork Burden Reduction Act: eliminates mandates on small businesses to prepare and send outdated health insurance tax forms to millions of Americans who do not need them. Passed by voice vote Election Security H.R. 8281 (Roy) – SAVE Act: Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. Passed 221-198 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 5-198 H.R. 7109 (Edwards) – Equal Representation Act: Requires the decennial census to include a citizenship question, and excludes noncitizens from the population on which the apportionment of U.S. House Representatives and electors for each state is based. Passed 206-202 Republicans: 206-0 Democrats: 0-202 H.R. 6513 (Carey) – COCOA Act: Provides statutory authority for designated congressional election observers. Passed by voice vote H.R. 192 (Pfluger) – To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022: Prevents individuals who are not United States citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. Passed 262-143 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 52-143 A Government That’s Accountable ✅ Oversight Investigations Attempted Assassinations of President Trump: The House quickly acted after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, and formed a task force to investigate the series of failures by the U.S. Secret Service that day. The Task Force is also investigating the subsequent assassination attempt that occurred on September 15th in Florida, as it works to deliver answers to the American people and ensure their choice of president is never again threatened by a deranged, radical individual. Antisemitism on Campuses: After Hamas’ horrific October 7th attacks on Israel, and the subsequent military actions taken by Israel to defend itself, the U.S. has seen a disturbing uptick in antisemitism on college campuses. Led by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House Republicans discovered a troubling culture on campuses, where administrators fail to implement protections for Jewish students and even mock Jewish students, and has demanded answers from these universities about student safety and funding of pro-Hamas groups and propaganda. As a result, the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia resigned in disgrace. The Biden-Harris Border Crisis Report: The Committee on Homeland Security released a report exposing the many ways the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the crisis we currently see at the border. The report revealed that even before taking office, the Administration was warned by experienced border security professionals about the dangers of their plan to open our borders and dismantle our border security. The Biden-Harris border crisis was not some inevitable phenomenon – it was directly caused by the actions taken by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. To view the full report, click here. The Biden-Harris Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal Report: The Foreign Affairs Committee’s investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration’s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan revealed that the Administration disregarded the advice of military and security professionals, ignored the facts on the ground, and indulged in wishful thinking and endless deliberation that left American troops and diplomats in-country dangerously exposed – ultimately resulting in the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers. House Republicans passed legislation to condemn key figures and officials in the Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, State Department Secretary Antony Blinken, and others, for their part in this historic disaster. To view the full report, click here. China Oversight: The China Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party conducted numerous investigations this Congress to shed light on the threatening posture of the CCP toward the United States. It issued a report demonstrating that the CCP is helping facilitate the fentanyl crisis in the United States by subsidizing the manufacturing and export of fentanyl materials and otherwise strategically and economically benefits from the fentanyl crisis. It has also investigated American financial institutions investing in the CCP’s military capabilities; threats by the CCP to port infrastructure; and, most recently, with the Committee on Education and the Workforce, uncovered how federal funds and U.S. universities had benefited Chinese technological advancements and military capabilities. Covid Oversight: The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic were able to uncover many concerning actions by officials at the White House, NIH, state governments, and EcoHealth Alliance during the pandemic. The Subcommittee held hearings with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Francis Collins, Governor Anthony Cuomo, and others. Significantly, the Subcommittee issued a report on EcoHealth Alliance, finding that it used taxpayer dollars from federal grants to facilitate gain-of-function research on coronaviruses at Wuhan Institute of Virology. The investigation resulted in HHS debarring the President of EcoHealth and suspending all funds allocated to EcoHealth. President Biden’s Influence Peddling and Classified Documents: On December 13, 2023, the House voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden allowing the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees to continue developing compelling evidence revealing how President Biden knew, was involved, and benefited directly from his family’s influence peddling schemes. The committees took key actions to bring in significant witnesses, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, both of whom had lied during their appearances, and the committees sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending they be charged with making false statements. In February, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland for records, including transcripts, notes, video, and audio files, related to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation of President Biden’s willful mishandling of classified information, after Hur declined to recommend charges against Biden citing his memory problems. A.G. Garland refused to produce the audio recordings of Special Counsel Hur’s interviews with President Biden and his ghostwriter, and on June 12, 2024, House Republicans voted to hold A.G. Garland in contempt for failing to comply with the subpoena. On July 2, 2024, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit in D.C. federal court to obtain these recordings. We remain committed to obtaining this critically important evidence in our investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Government Censorship: The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and House Judiciary Committee have uncovered disturbing levels of government censorship through vigorous investigation. Notably, the Subcommittee demonstrated how the Biden-Harris Administration engaged in a pressure campaign to force tech companies to censor information in 2021. In a recent letter to the Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret at censoring content and stating he believed the government pressure “was wrong.” Regulatory Burdens: In the wake of the Supreme Court overruling Chevron, to assure the Biden-Harris Administration respects the limits placed on its authority, our House committees sent oversight letters to nearly every agency in the Executive branch requesting information on legislative rules, agency adjudications, enforcement actions, and agency guidance documents. Additionally, the House Oversight Committee issued a thorough report on the Biden-Harris Administration's regulatory overreach, concluding that it has imposed an estimated $1.7 trillion in regulatory costs, with EPA counting for $1.3 trillion. Transparency H. Res. 1367 (Kelly-PA) – Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump: Establishes the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, and gives the task force investigative authority, including subpoena authority, to thoroughly analyze the circumstances surrounding the assassination attempt and ensure the failures that occurred never happen again. Passed 416-0 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 202-0 H.R. 788 (Gooden) – Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023: Bars government agencies from entering or enforcing settlement agreements that instruct the offending party to donate to a third party, ensuring the owed funds go only to affected parties or the Treasury. Passed 211-197 Republicans: 211-0 Democrats: 0-197 H. Res. 12 (Jordan) – Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary. Passed 221-211 Republicans: 221-0 Democrats: 0-211 Holding Democrat Representatives Accountable H. Res. 914 (McClain) – Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman. Passed 214-191-5 Republicans: 211-0-1 Democrats: 3-191-4 H. Res. 845 (McCormick) – Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel. Passed 234-188-4 Republicans: 212-4-1 Democrats: 22-184-3 H.Res. 521 (Luna) – Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California. Passed 213-209-6 Republicans: 213-0-6 Democrats: 0-209 Holding the Biden Administration Accountable H. Res. 1469 (McCaul) – Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decision making and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan: Ensures the parties responsible for decision making and execution failures in the disastrous Biden-Harris Afghanistan withdrawal are held accountable, and condemns key figures and officials in the Biden-Harris Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and others. Passed 219-194 Republicans: 209-0 Democrats: 10-194 H. Res. 918 (Armstrong) – Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. Passed 221-212 Republicans: 221-0 Democrats: 0-212 H. Res. 863 (Greene) – Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors: Impeaches Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors due to violating immigration and border security laws enacted by Congress and threatening the safety of the American people. Passed 214-213 Republicans: 214-3 Democrats: 0-210 H. Res. 1292 (Jordan) – Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary. Passed 216-207 Republicans: 216-1 Democrats: 0-206 H.R. 4468 (Walberg) – Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023: Protects consumer choice by prohibiting Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any proposed rule with regards to emissions from vehicles. Passed 221-197 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 5-197 H.R. 1435 (Joyce-PA) – Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act: Amends the Clean Air Act and blocks Biden’s EPA from issuing waivers for regulations that ban the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines. Passed 222-190 Republicans: 214-0 Democrats: 8-190 H.J. Res. 88 (McClain) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ""Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program"": Prevents the implementation of a new income-driven repayment plan that would force American taxpayers to repay student loan debt that doesn't belong to them. Passed 210-189 Republicans: 208-0 Democrats: 2-189 H.R. 4364 (Amodei) – Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024: Provides FY2024 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives, to maintain essential oversight responsibilities and faithfully serve the American people in a fiscally responsible manner. Passed 214-197 Republicans: 210-0 Democrats: 4-197 S.J. Res. 11 (Fischer) – Trucker Emissions CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ""Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards."" Passed 221-203 Republicans: 217-1 Democrats: 4-202 H.R. 277 (Cammack) – REINS Act of 2023: Requires congressional approval before “major rules” – such as those with an annual effect on the economy of at least $100 million or those that cause a major increase in prices – can take effect, instead of expressing disapproval after. Passed 221-210 Republicans: 220-0 Democrats: 1-210 H.J. Res. 45 (Good) – Student Loans CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ""Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans,"" blocking President Biden's student loan giveaway. Passed 218-203 Republicans: 216-0 Democrats: 2-203 H.R. 288 (Fitzgerald) – Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 (SOPRA): Restores proper constitutional separation of powers by amending the Administrative Procedure Act to override Chevron deference and require courts to decide disputes over interpretation of statutory text. Passed 220-211 Republicans: 219-1 Democrats: 1-210 H.J. Res. 39 (Posey) – Solar Panel CRA: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to ""Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414."" Passed 221-202 Republicans: 209-8 Democrats: 12-194 H.R. 23 (Smith-NE) – Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: Rescinds funding for 87,000 IRS agents allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act. Passed 221-210 Republicans: 221-0 Democrats: 0-210 H.R. 140 (Comer) – Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act: Prohibits federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity. Passed 219-206 Republicans: 219-0 Democrats: 0-206 H.J. Res. 30 (Barr) – Disapproving of the Biden administration’s ESG requirements for retirement investments. Passed 216-204 Republicans: 215-0 Democrats: 1-204 Forced first veto of the Biden administration on March 20, 2023. H.J. Res. 27 (Graves-MO) – WOTUS CRA: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ""Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States.'"" Passed 227-198 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 9-197 After passing the Senate by a 53-43 vote, the White House vetoed this legislation. S.J. Res. 9 (Marshall) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ""Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment."" Passed 221-206 Republicans: 217-1 Democrats: 4-205 S.J. Res. 24 (Mullin) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ""Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat."" Passed 220-209 Republicans: 218-1 Democrats: 2-208",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/House%20GOP%20Leadership%3A-Nasrallah%E2%80%99s-Death-is-a-Victory-for-Peace%2C-Security-in-Israel,"House GOP Leadership: Nasrallah’s Death is a Victory for Peace, Security in Israel",2024-09-28,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik released the below statement after the longtime leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. “Hassan Nasrallah’s reign of bloodshed, oppression, and terror has been brought to an end. A puppet of the Iranian regime, he was one of the most brutal terrorists on the planet, and a coward who hid behind women and children to carry out his attacks. Thanks to the brave men and women of the Israeli military, justice was delivered for Israeli victims of his heinous crimes, their families, and the United States. The world is better off without him. “We call on the Biden-Harris Administration to end its counter-productive calls for a cease-fire and its ongoing diplomatic pressure campaign against Israel. Nasrallah’s death is a major step forward for the Middle East, and today’s victory for peace and security should be used to reassert America’s ironclad support for Israel as it fights for its very right to exist.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Sends-Letter-to-Colleagues-Touting-Republican-Wins-in-118th-Congress,Scalise Sends Letter to Colleagues Touting Republican Wins in 118th Congress,2024-09-26,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) sent the following letter to his colleagues as we head into the October district work period: Dear Colleagues, It’s hard to believe, but only two years ago the Democrats were signing their deceptively named “Inflation Reduction Act” into law. That capped four years of unified Democrat control of Washington, where they jammed their radical agenda through Congress, spending $10 trillion and causing runaway inflation the American people still struggle with today. Thankfully, in November 2022, the American people had enough of the destruction caused by the Democrats’ radical agenda and voted us into a narrow House majority. House Republicans were a small beacon of hope in an otherwise desolate Washington landscape controlled by the Democrat Party, their army of bureaucrats, and a media propaganda machine. It’s been a David versus Goliath fight over the last 21 months of our House majority, and I’m so proud to fight alongside all of you. As we head into the final stretch before this pivotal election, we have a lot to be proud of and important accomplishments we can talk about at home. While we do not control the Senate or White House, we should be encouraged by the fact that we, as House Republicans, unified around an ambitious agenda that addressed the real concerns American families face every day. From inflation and energy costs to historic illegal immigration and crime to national security and holding those in power accountable, we put on full display the contrast of our vision for the country versus the vision of chaos and economic distress of radical Democrats. Here are some of the highlights: H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act: Our conference fought back against the Biden-Harris Administration's war on American energy by passing the Lower Energy Costs Act to cut burdensome red tape and boost energy production here at home, instead of relying on hostile foreign dictators that put our energy security at risk. In addition to making America energy independent again, H.R. 1 lowers costs for families who are struggling every day thanks to skyrocketing prices at the gas pump, in the grocery store, and elsewhere. H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act: It’s no secret that, even in larger Republican majorities, we have historically struggled to unify around one comprehensive border bill. It was an uphill battle that required painstaking deliberations with all members of our diverse conference. The result was the most comprehensive border security bill in history, H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, to address the worst border crisis in history. Over 8.2 million illegal immigrants have entered the U.S. and more than 2 million gotaways under President Biden and “Border Czar” V.P. Harris’ open border policies, which cost American lives every day, like Laken Riley, Jocelyn Nungaray, and Rachel Morin. H.R. 2 increases the number of border patrol agents, resumes construction of the border wall, ends catch-and-release, reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’, cracks down on the flow of fentanyl, and keeps our communities safe. H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights: When the Administration and school boards tried to silence parents and remove them from their child’s education while using taxpayer dollars to promote woke agendas in classrooms, House Republicans stood up for parents’ right to be involved in their child’s education by passing H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. Parents have the right to transparency when it comes to their child’s education, to know how their taxpayer dollars are being used by schools, and to express their concerns to school boards without being silenced by the federal government. H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act: TikTok, which is controlled by ByteDance and tied to the Chinese Communist Party, poses a significant national security threat to the United States by allowing the CCP to spy on Americans and dictate what we see. House Republicans passed H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, and placed the choice in TikTok’s hands: either they can sever their ties with the CCP or no longer be available in the United States. The Senate and President Biden followed our lead, signing our TikTok bill into law. Standing with Our Ally Israel: After the horrific attack of October 7th, House Republicans stood by our commitment to provide Israel with the tools it needs to defend itself and defeat terror. We passed H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, to quickly provide additional military equipment for our ally Israel, and in the face of Biden-Harris Administration efforts to pressure Israel by withholding critical weapons, we passed H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, to force the delivery of congressionally approved military aid. We have also taken on Iran and its terrorist proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis through legislation like H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, to freeze the Biden-Harris Administration’s $6 billion payday for Iran, H.R. 6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, and H.R. 340, the Hamas International Financing Prevention Act. Taking on the Chinese Communist Party: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses a generational threat to America, and dealing with it requires working across committee jurisdictions to develop a comprehensive approach. Since beginning this Congress with the establishment of the China Select Committee, that is exactly what we have done, culminating in this month’s China Week. We passed H.R. 9456, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining control of our American farmland, H.R. 1398, the Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act, to defend American research and intellectual property, and H.R. 8333, the BIOSECURE Act, to kick the CCP out of our biotechnology supply chains, among many other strong bills. H.R. 277, the REINS Act of 2023: Under the Biden-Harris Administration, federal agencies continue to expand their authority by assuming the powers of the legislative and judicial branches, allowing unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats to make laws behind closed doors that will have serious impacts on the American way-of-life. House Republicans stepped up to rein in executive overreach by passing H.R. 277, the REINS Act of 2023, which requires congressional approval before major rules can take effect. Ending the COVID National and Public Health Emergencies: Long after schools reopened and the majority of workers returned to the office, President Biden delayed terminating the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies because he didn’t want to give up the powers it gave his Administration. The National Emergencies Act was never intended to give the president unlimited authority over the American people’s lives – we passed H.J. Res. 7 and H.R. 382, the Pandemic is Over Act, to end the COVID national and public health emergencies and get America back to normal. H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act: With the over 8.2 million illegal immigrants that have come across our southern border thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris’ open border policies, it is vital we shore up our election security and ensure that only American citizens are voting in American elections. House Republicans came together in strong support of H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. H.J. Res 26: Last year, Washington, D.C. tried to implement Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies, including weakening criminal penalties for violent offenses, such as carjacking, robberies, and burglary. To keep our nation’s capital safe, House Republicans passed H.J. Res. 29 to reverse the D.C. Council’s misguided crime bill, which all present Republicans voted for and more than 170 Democrats voted against. Thanks to our work in forcing this issue, President Biden eventually caved, and the measure passed the Senate and was signed into law. H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: In 2017, under President Trump’s leadership, Republicans passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a pro-family, pro-worker, and pro-growth tax reform package. Because of constraints associated with reconciliation, some temporary provisions of TCJA have begun to expire, and substantially more will expire at the end of 2025. House Republicans are working to support American families and the economy by extending expiring provisions of TCJA. This Congress, we passed H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which allows working families to keep more of their paycheck and also restores important tax incentivizes that drive investment in the American economy. Digital Assets: Despite hostility from the Biden-Harris Administration, the digital asset ecosystem continues to grow. To foster continued growth by providing regulatory certainty and appropriate consumer protections, House Republicans passed three trailblazing bills in the digital asset space: H.J. Res. 109, a congressional resolution of disapproval against the SEC’s misguided “Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121”; H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act; and, H.R. 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act. Taken together, these bills set a clear path for the future of digital assets and their regulation. H.R. 26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: To protect the sanctity of life, House Republicans passed H.R. 26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which secures medical protections for babies that survive an attempted abortion. This comes after four years of Democrats refusing to hold a vote on the life-saving legislation. Newborn babies deserve protection and care regardless of the circumstances under which they are born – this should not be a partisan issue, but common sense and basic morality. Attempted Assassinations of President Trump: The House quickly acted after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, and formed a task force to investigate the series of failures by the U.S. Secret Service that day. The Task Force is also investigating the subsequent assassination attempt that occurred on September 15th in Florida, as it works to deliver answers to the American people and ensure their choice of president is never again threatened by a deranged, radical individual. Antisemitism on Campuses: After Hamas’ horrific October 7th attacks on Israel, and the subsequent military actions taken by Israel to defend itself, the U.S. has seen a disturbing uptick in antisemitism on college campuses. Led by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House Republicans discovered a troubling culture on campuses, where administrators fail to implement protections for Jewish students and even mock Jewish students, and has demanded answers from these universities about student safety and funding of pro-Hamas groups and propaganda. As a result, the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia resigned in disgrace. The Biden-Harris Border Crisis Report: The Committee on Homeland Security released a report exposing the many ways the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the crisis we currently see at the border. The report revealed that even before taking office, the Administration was warned by experienced border security professionals about the dangers of their plan to open our borders and dismantle our border security. The Biden-Harris border crisis was not some inevitable phenomenon – it was directly caused by the actions taken by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Earlier this year, House Republicans impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for violating border security laws enacted by Congress and threatening the safety of the American people – unfortunately, Senate Democrats refuse to hold him accountable for his failures. The Biden-Harris Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal Report: The Foreign Affairs Committee’s investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration’s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan revealed that the Administration disregarded the advice of military and security professionals, ignored the facts on the ground, and indulged in wishful thinking and endless deliberation that left American troops and diplomats in-country dangerously exposed – ultimately resulting in the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers. This week, House Republicans passed legislation to condemn key figures and officials in the Administration, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, State Department Secretary Antony Blinken, and others, for their part in this historic disaster. President Biden’s Influence Peddling and Classified Documents: On December 13, 2023, the House voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden allowing the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees to continue developing compelling evidence revealing how President Biden knew, was involved, and benefited directly from his family’s influence peddling schemes. The committees took key actions to bring in significant witnesses, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, both of whom had lied during their appearances, and the committees sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending they be charged with making false statements. In February, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland for records, including transcripts, notes, video, and audio files, related to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation of President Biden’s willful mishandling of classified information, after Hur declined to recommend charges against Biden citing his memory problems. A.G. Garland refused to produce the audio recordings of Special Counsel Hur’s interviews with President Biden and his ghostwriter, and on June 12, 2024, House Republicans voted to hold A.G. Garland in contempt for failing to comply with the subpoena. On July 2, 2024, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit in D.C. federal court to obtain these recordings. We remain committed to obtaining this critically important evidence in our investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Regulatory Burdens: In the wake of the Supreme Court overruling Chevron, to assure the Biden-Harris Administration respects the limits placed on its authority, our House committees sent oversight letters to nearly every agency in the Executive branch requesting information on legislative rules, agency adjudications, enforcement actions, and agency guidance documents. Additionally, the House Oversight Committee issued a thorough report on the Biden-Harris Administration's regulatory overreach, concluding that it has imposed an estimated $1.7 trillion in regulatory costs, with EPA counting for $1.3 trillion. This Congress hasn’t been easy, but nothing worth fighting for is. The future of our country is at stake, and it is critical that we make our case across the country of what we’ve accomplished so far and how much more we have left to do to save our country from the chaos and destruction that we have seen under the Biden-Harris Administration and their far-left partners in Congress. We are a team, and I am proud of all of you for the work you have done to help us keep our promises and unite to fulfill the agenda we set out to achieve on behalf of the American people. It’s an honor to serve as your Majority Leader. -Steve",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/25/higgins-legislation-to-combat-fentanyl-trafficking-passes-committee/,Higgins’ Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking Passes Committee,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins’ (R-LA) announced today that his legislation to combat fentanyl trafficking, the Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful (CATCH) Fentanyl Act, passed the House Homeland Security Committee by unanimous vote. The CATCH Fentanyl Act would create a pilot program using next-generation technology at border checkpoints to stop drug trafficking and make commercial trade more efficient. The bill enables the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to use Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology to screen and detect drugs, currency, illegal contraband, as well as smuggled or trafficked individuals into the United States. “Our southern border is wide open and out of control,” said Congressman Higgins. “The Biden-Harris administration’s disregard for our national sovereignty has brought wave upon wave of human misery, illicit drugs, and terrorist threats. This common-sense legislation gives CBP the technology necessary to streamline legitimate commercial transit while enhancing narcotics detection.” Read the full legislation here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-government-funding-extension,Congressman Carter Statement on Government Funding Extension,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the continuing resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the government funding deadline: “Funding the government is a fundamental responsibility of elected officials. This extension safeguards important programs that people rely on, refills the Disaster Relief Fund, and renews the National Flood Insurance Program. This continuing resolution is now consistent with the spending levels agreed upon in the Bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act. I will continue fighting to put people over politics and solve problems for hardworking Louisianians. “While I am encouraged that the DRF has been replenished in a way that allows long-term recovery projects to restart, I am concerned that we may be right back here in December with projects throughout Louisiana paused. Congress must come back with a comprehensive disaster relief bill to ensure important recovery projects don’t continue being delayed. “We must find a bipartisan compromise to keep the government open at the end of the year. This short-term solution gives us time to find it.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-carter-statement-racist-remarks-rep-clay-higgins,Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Racist Remarks by Rep. Clay Higgins,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to racist remarks posted by Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) on Twitter: “I am appalled by the racist and reprehensible remarks made by Rep. Clay Higgins about the Haitian people. We all owe each other better than this, but as elected officials we should hold ourselves to an even higher standard. We have a solemn responsibility to represent and respect all races of people. Hate-filled rhetoric like this is not just offensive—it is dangerous. It incites division, perpetuates harmful stereotypes, and undermines the core values of our democracy.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/24/higgins-suozzis-bipartisan-legislation-to-combat-transnational-criminal-organizations-passes-congress-will-be-signed-into-law/,"Higgins, Suozzi’s Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations Passes Congress, Will Be Signed Into Law",2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) announced passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect America’s borders and combat transnational criminal organizations. The DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act now heads to the President’s desk and is expected to be signed into law. The legislation reauthorizes the Joint Task Forces (JTFs) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) so that they can coordinate agencies to combat drug smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorist threats. The bill extends DHS’s JTF operations through September 30, 2026. “The Biden-Harris self-inflicted border crisis has resulted in record-breaking illegal immigration,” said Congressman Higgins. “This has put our national security at risk and caused unnecessary strain on frontline agents. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes a critical component to ensure the safety and security of our nation by disrupting transnational criminal organizations and responding to the massive illegal migration crisis. I thank my colleague Congressman Suozzi for working on this important legislation with me.” “I co-led the bipartisan DHS Joint Task Force Reauthorization Act with Rep. Clay Higgins because we must safeguard our homeland, combat transnational crime, and secure our border,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi. “We must continue to set aside partisan differences and work together. Bipartisanship is the best way to genuinely serve the American people, and we need more of it!” Read the legislation here. Watch Congressman Higgins’ floor speech on the bill here. Watch Congressman Higgins discuss the bill during committee markup here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-Democrats%E2%80%99-Radical-Agenda-is-Crushing-American-Families,Scalise: Democrats’ Radical Agenda is Crushing American Families,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) to discuss how the disastrous Biden-Harris agenda has created one crisis after another while making life unaffordable for hardworking American families and how Republicans intend to fix it. Leader Scalise reviewed Harris’ radical positions on defunding the police and decriminalizing illegal border crossings. Additionally, Leader Scalise outlined House Republicans’ plan to end the Christmas Eve omnibus game once and for all and force Senate Democrats to do their job. Image Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full remarks.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-praises-almost-125-million-help-la-02-build-flood,Congressman Carter Praises Almost $125 Million to Help LA-02 Build Flood Resilience,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced $124,319,367 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance Program to support 13 projectsthroughout LA-02. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congressman Carter helped craft and voted for, greatly increased funding for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. “The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program has been a game-changer for Louisiana, providing critical funding to help communities build resilience against devastating flood disasters,” said Rep. Carter. “With nearly $125 million allocated for 13 projects in my district, including efforts to elevate 132 flood-prone homes in St. John the Baptist Parish, the program is making significant strides in protecting both lives and property. By focusing on disadvantaged communities and targeting localized flood risks, the FMA is not only reducing future flood damage, but also ensuring that vulnerable Louisianians can continue to live where we call home.” Background LA-02 will receive nearly $125 million in funding for 13 projects, including: The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program is a competitive program that provides funding to states, federally recognized Tribal governments, U.S. territories, and local governments. Since the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 was signed into law, FMA funds have been used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Mitigation Assistance competitive selections focus on reducing or eliminating the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Learn more about Louisiana’s projects here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-celebrates-roughly-300-million-investment-louisianas,Congressman Carter Celebrates Roughly $300 Million Investment in Louisiana’s Battery Manufacturing Plants,2024-09-20,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) announced $292,714,591 in Battery Materials Processing Grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Element 25 (Louisiana) LLC and Honeywell International Inc. These awards were made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congressman Carter helped craft and voted for. “I’m excited to celebrate this significant step in our nation’s pursuit of sustainable energy and innovation,” said Rep. Carter. “This funding strengthens the battery materials industry and keeps the U.S. at the forefront of advanced technology manufacturing. With projects from Honeywell and Element 25, Louisiana is leading the nation’s clean energy transition, equipping our workforce with high-tech skills, and driving lasting economic growth. These investments not only boost our economic competitiveness but also lay the foundation for a cleaner, more sustainable future. I’m proud to see Louisiana shaping a self-sufficient energy future for America.” Element 25 (Louisiana) LLC was awarded $166,128,094 to launch ""Project Laver,"" a state-of-the-art refining facility in the Baton Rouge area to produce high purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), a critical component in lithium-ion batteries. This facility will be the first of its kind in the United States. Once operational, this plant will create over 140 permanent jobs for Louisiana workers, including those transitioning from the oil and gas industry, as well as 400 construction jobs. The project will also foster long-term community success by creating apprenticeships for 5% of its workforce, providing on-the-job training and opportunities for career growth. Honeywell International Inc. was awarded $126,586,497 to build a groundbreaking facility in Geismar, Louisiana, to produce Lithium (bis)FluoroSulfonyl Imide (LiFSI), a critical electrolyte salt for lithium batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage. This new facility will be the first of its kind in the United States. This project will create approximately 100 construction jobs and 70 full-time, high-paying, permanent, high-tech positions available once the plant is operational. Background The Battery Materials Processing Grants Program is designed to provide grants for battery materials processing to ensure that the United States has a viable battery materials processing industry. Funds can also be used to expand our domestic capabilities in battery manufacturing and enhance processing capacity. Learn more about Louisiana’s projects here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-commends-house-vote-social-security-fairness-act,Congressman Carter Commends House Vote on Social Security Fairness Act,2024-09-20,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after the announcement that H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 will receive a vote on the House floor. Congressman Carter is a cosponsor of this legislation: “WEP and GPO are harmful provisions that slash public servant’s Social Security benefits. I signed the discharge petition to bring the Social Security Fairness Act to the floor and I’m proud we’re acting NOW. Our teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other federal employees should NOT be penalized when it comes to collecting their pension. We must change this antiquated law and give people the benefits they’ve earned!” Background Last December, Congressman Carter was the Ranking Member for a Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Baton Rouge, LA focused on the effects of the Windfall Elimination Penalty (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) on everyday Americans, where he heard from Louisianians struggling to make ends meet due to these harmful provisions. The WEP and GPO prevent federal retirees like police, teachers, firefighters, state workers and their spouses who earned pensions from those careers from collecting their full Social Security benefits earned while working outside of government, affecting over two million Americans, including thousands in Louisiana. WEP dates to 1983 and reduces Social Security benefits for workers who paid into both a civil service pension from their time in government employment and Social Security, in a Social Security covered job outside of government. GPO dates to 1977 and reduces by two-thirds the retirement or disability pension from a federal, state, or local government for spouses and widows or widowers if the spouse or widow did not pay in themselves. The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and has bipartisan, bicameral support. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carter-praises-senate-committee-passage-securing-cities-improvement-act,Rep. Carter Praises Senate Committee Passage of Securing the Cities Improvement Act,2024-09-20,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) commended the passage of his bill H.R. 4403, the Securing the Cities Improvement Act in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs this week. This legislation would ensure stability within the Securing the Cities (STC) program and partnerships with at-risk cities. “My bill will help cities build and maintain their security capabilities against nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological threats, offering a more targeted and effective approach to national security preparedness and response,” said Rep. Carter. “This legislation is critical for sustaining our preparedness and ensuring the safety of our nation against terrorism, showing that we're serious about protecting our communities, including New Orleans and surrounding areas, which are vital to our nation's energy and economic security.” The Securing the Cities Improvement Act would allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) to determine which cities to partner with for the STC program based on the jurisdiction's capability and capacity to prepare for and respond to threats or vulnerabilities against a terrorist attack and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials. It would also establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program and monitor expenditures for the program. Furthermore, this legislation would require DHS to provide a report to Congress regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the program, and plans for any changes to the program. Background The STC Initiative was launched by the Department of Homeland Security in Fiscal Year 2007 as a pilot program to support New York City, Jersey City, and Newark in detecting and preventing nuclear or radiological threats. The STC program has now grown and provides 14 local governments with detection equipment, training, exercise support, operational and technical subject matter expertise, and programmatic support. However, the program is limited to “high-risk urban areas” designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program. This linkage between STC and UASI can create uncertainty for local governments participating in the program, as the composition of jurisdictions in the UASI program can vary considerably from one year to the next. The Securing the Cities Improvement Act is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson (D-M.S.), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, and Clay Higgins (R-L.A.). Read the fill bill text here. Watch Rep. Carter’s House Floor remarks here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/19/higgins-bipartisan-legislation-improving-government-efficiency-passes-committee/,Higgins’ Bipartisan Legislation Improving Government Efficiency Passes Committee,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins’ (R-LA) bipartisan legislation, the Federal Register Modernization Act, passed through the House Oversight and Accountability during a legislative markup yesterday. The bill would eliminate the requirement to print physical copies of the Federal Register and replace the practice with a fully electronic publication. For decades, the Government Publishing Office (GPO) has been required to print physical copies of the Federal Register. This practice forces agencies to produce and store hard copies of new rules and regulations, wasting taxpayer money and government resources. Congressman Higgins’ bill changes this outdated practice, while still allowing physical copies to be maintained for continuity of government during an emergency. This saves taxpayer dollars, reduces agency burdens, and ensures the American people can access government information. “This straightforward, bipartisan legislation brings our government’s record-keeping into the 21st century and saves taxpayer dollars by aligning with the technological realities of today’s world,” said Congressman Higgins. Read the full legislation here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/19/higgins-hageman-introduce-legislation-to-enhance-oil-and-gas-leasing-1/,"Higgins, Hageman Introduce Legislation to Enhance Oil and Gas Leasing",2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act, which would hold energy regulators accountable and streamline the federal leasing process for lands and waters. In recent years, the oil and gas industry has experienced significant challenges regarding the leasing process managed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Current evaluation methods by BOEM are problematic because they do not accurately reflect the true market value of resources. This leads to frequent rejections of industry bids with little explanation, causing uncertainty and discouraging investment in new energy exploration and production. The legislation, which is available here, would: Require the Secretary of Interior to provide detailed reports to bidders if their bids are rejected, ensuring transparency by explaining how the bid compares to various valuation metrics; Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prevent court orders from delaying the issuance of onshore oil and gas leases unless said lease violates federal law, thereby streamlining the leasing process; Ensures that civil actions that challenge offshore lease sales do not invalidate the leases or delay related approvals and applications. “The Biden-Harris weaponization of the federal bureaucracy against America’s oil and gas industry is yet another failed Bidenomics policy which negatively impacts American families’ jobs and financial outlook.” “The oil and gas industry is vital and supports economic prosperity in Louisiana and across the country. The Biden-Harris administration’s anti-American energy leasing plan destroys American jobs, brings higher energy costs, and undermines our national security interests. This legislation is vital in encouraging growth and creating new jobs while making our nation less reliant on foreign oil,” said Congressman Higgins. Rep. Hageman stated, “In passing the Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act, Congress can restore certainty and accountability in the oil and gas leasing process. Under the Biden-Harris administration, the lease approval process has changed to see more fees, stricter regulations, lawfare, and ambiguity. The Biden-Harris administration is doing everything in its power to eliminate fossil fuels and force energy policies on us that will drive up costs, reduce dependability, and decrease our national security. I thank Congressman Higgins for joining me in taking action to improve the leasing process for the oil and gas industry.” The bill has also earned widespread support from industry leaders, which includes the American Petroleum Institute, the National Ocean Industries Association, and the Western Energy Alliance. “Energy development on federal lands and waters is critical not only for meeting current and future energy demand, but also for supporting American jobs, driving state and local economies and generating key funding for conservation and education programs. We commend Rep. Higgins for his commitment to strengthening America’s energy advantage and support this important legislation to bring more transparency and accountability to the federal leasing process,” Amanda Eversole, Executive Vice President & Chief Advocacy Officer, American Petroleum Institute. “We support Congressman Higgins’ Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act, which will enhance transparency and clarity in the federal oil and gas leasing process. By preventing the invalidation of leases and halting of related federal authorizations due to arbitrary civil challenges, the bill promotes a more stable and predictable process for developing critical offshore energy resources. These reforms will benefit both energy workers and consumers and the federal government, fostering competitive and responsible development and providing increased certainty for investments in the Gulf of Mexico,” said National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erick Milito.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise--Legislation-to-Expand-Atchafalaya-National-Heritage-Area-Passes-House-Committee,Scalise Legislation to Expand Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Passes House Committee,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the House Natural Resources Committee passage of his legislation to include Lafourche Parish, La., as part of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA): “Louisiana is world-famous for our unique culture. From our distinct bayou landscapes to the diverse array of wildlife, so much of our storied culture is connected to the uniqueness of the Atchafalaya River Basin and the communities and people connected to it. “I’m pleased to see my bill, which expands the boundaries of the existing Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, pass out of the House Natural Resources Committee today, and I look forward to continuing to work through the legislative process to get this bill signed into law.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-congratulates-ava-dejoie-cates-new-role-regional,Congressman Carter Congratulates Ava Dejoie Cates on New Role as Regional Administrator for SBA Region 6,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement congratulating New Orleans native Ava Dejoie Cates on her appointment as Regional Administrator of Region 6 for the Small Business Administration (SBA): “I am proud to have recommended Ava Dejoie Cates, an incredibly talented leader, for the role of SBA Region 6 Regional Administrator. This is an outstanding achievement and a well-deserved recognition of her extensive experience and commitment to workforce and business development. Ava’s leadership has already transformed Louisiana’s workforce landscape, and her vision for empowering small businesses will undoubtedly bring transformative growth across the region. “With over 25 years of public service and a deep-rooted passion for supporting entrepreneurs, Ava brings heart and expertise to this role. Her work ethic will serve her well as she fosters economic resilience and opportunity. I look forward to seeing the positive impact of her leadership as she helps small businesses thrive and continues driving economic progress. “Ava, your commitment to innovation, collaboration, and economic development will surely benefit communities and entrepreneurs. Congratulations!” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-passes-eight-bills-transportation-and-infrastructure,Congressman Carter Passes Eight Bills in Transportation and Infrastructure Committee,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) praised eight bills that he either introduced or cosponsored that passed in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure this week. Congressman Carter is the lead sponsor of H.R. 9037, the Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act, bipartisan legislation that requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit a plan to Congress every three years that includes specific retention, recruitment, and deployment goals for its workforce. “In Louisiana, we’ve seen how storms are increasingly more dangerous and unpredictable. My FEMA Workforce Planning Act is a critical step toward ensuring FEMA is better equipped to respond to disasters by creating clear goals for employee recruitment, retention, and training,” said Rep. Carter. “By requiring regular updates and audits, the bill promotes accountability and ensures that FEMA's staffing plans are aligned with the evolving needs of disaster response. This bipartisan legislation is a smart move toward filling gaps in FEMA's workforce, which in turn will help communities receive the support they need in times of crisis.” In 2023, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report called “FEMA Disaster Workforce: Actions Needed to Improve Hiring Data and Address Staffing Gaps.” The report said that FEMA faced challenges deploying staff with the right skills and training to meet the needs of communities impacted by federally declared disasters. It also said that FEMA is short 6,200 workers, which means the agency is 35% short of the staff it needs. At the height of FEMA workforce deployments in October 2017, GAO found that 54 percent of staff were serving in a capacity in which they were not formally certified according to FEMA’s qualification system standards. Congressman Carter is also a cosponsor on several bills that will strengthen benefits for disaster victims and communities working to recover: H.R.6083, the Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act, clarifies that a post-disaster loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) is not considered disqualifying for receiving other federal recovery funding. During past disasters in Louisiana, most notably the floods of 2016, recovery funds promised to victims were reduced or eliminated if a homeowner had qualified for a federal disaster recovery loan from the SBA. Because the homeowner was already approved for federal relief, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) stated it would be a “duplication of benefits” for them also to receive a federal recovery grant from the Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. While SBA loans are required to be repaid to the federal government, CDBG-DR grants are one-time payments to victims and do not require repayment. H.R. 5623, the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act, improves the federal Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program by allowing FEMA to provide services for substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. Studies show that after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, alcohol consumption increased by about 185% from before the storm, and the annual hospitalization rate for substance use disorders increased by approximately 30%. H.R. 2672, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act amends the Stafford Act to reimburse local governments and electric cooperatives for the interest on loans used for disaster recovery efforts. Many of these entities, particularly smaller and rural municipalities, need immediate funds for recovery and infrastructure repairs, but FEMA reimbursements often take time, leaving them with high-interest loan payments. This bill relieves them of that financial burden, allowing them to focus on recovery rather than loan costs. Background In total, Congressman Carter is a cosponsor of or introduced the following bills that passed in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today: H.R. 9037, the Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act (Introduced) H.R. 2672, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act H.R. 8530, the Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 ANS to H.R. 9135, the Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act ANS to H.R. 8505, the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6083, the Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act ANS to H.R. 5623, the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act H.R. 8995, the Baby Changing on Board Act ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-on-Homeland-Security-Committee-Report-on-the-Biden-Harris-Border-Crisis,Scalise on Homeland Security Committee Report on the Biden-Harris Border Crisis,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement on the House Committee on Homeland Security's report on the Biden-Harris Administration's border crisis: “Today, the Committee on Homeland Security released a report exposing the many ways the Biden-Harris Administration knowingly and intentionally undermined U.S. border security to create the crisis we currently see at the border. “The Committee’s report revealed even before taking office, the Biden-Harris Administration was warned by experienced border security professionals about the dangers of their plan to open our borders and dismantle our border security. President Biden and ‘Border Czar’ Vice President Harris ran on the platform that they would undo Trump-era border security measures and open our borders, incentivizing migrants to surge the border when they assumed office – which is exactly what happened. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris open border policies, over 8.2 million illegal immigrants have crossed our southern border, including more than 384 people on the terrorist watchlist. With this massive influx has come deadly fentanyl – which has taken around 200,000 American lives since 2021 – and dangerous gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. Headlines about illegal aliens committing horrific crimes against innocent citizens like Laken Riley, Jocelyn Nungaray, Rachel Morin, and too many others, flash across our screens and papers daily, and more than 52,000 illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds have been arrested. This crisis has touched every American. “The Committee’s report underlines that the Biden-Harris border crisis was not some inevitable phenomenon – it was directly caused by the actions taken by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. House Republicans won’t stop fighting to secure our border and hold the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for the tragic consequences of their disastrous policies.” Click here to view the Committee on Homeland Security's report.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-on-Violent-Democrat-Rhetoric%3A-Enough-is-Enough,Scalise on Violent Democrat Rhetoric: Enough is Enough,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) to discuss the impact – which he has experienced personally – of dangerous rhetoric from the Left that has led to now multiple attempts on President Trump’s life. Leader Scalise pointed to specific quotes of Democrat leaders whose words have been used by unhinged people as calls to engage in political violence. Leader Scalise also highlighted legislation on the House floor this week that would provide the same amount of Secret Service for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as that of a sitting president. Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full remarks.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-extremist-government-funding-bill,Congressman Carter Statement on Extremist Government Funding Bill,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to House Republican’s partisan, extreme continuing resolution proposal to extend government funding for six months: “Tonight, House Republicans have once again put party interests above the needs of the American people. Their dead-on-arrival proposal fails to protect Louisiana families recovering from natural disasters in the middle of Hurricane Season, harms our veterans, and puts America’s national security at risk. “Extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless they can impose some of the most radical pieces of Trump’s Project 2025. Instead of playing political games, they should come to the table with a bipartisan government funding package that’s free of poison pills so we can keep the government open.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Statement-on-Major-Disaster-Declaration-Approval-Following-Hurricane-Francine,Scalise Statement on Major Disaster Declaration Approval Following Hurricane Francine,2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after a major disaster declaration was granted in the wake of Hurricane Francine for Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes: “As South Louisiana continues to assess the damages from Hurricane Francine, it is critical that we have the right resources to help people and communities rebuild and recover. “This major disaster declaration covers a number of parishes that received some of the greatest impact, and additional parishes may be added to this list as damage estimates continue to come in from individual communities and parishes. “I’ve spoken directly with local, state and federal officials, and will continue to work to ensure the communities and families impacted by this storm have the resources they need to fully recover.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-hurricane-francine-declared-major-disaster,"Congressman Carter Statement on Hurricane Francine Declared Major Disaster Declaration, Federal Assistance Now Available for Hardest Hit Parishes",2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement on Hurricane Francine receiving a Major Disaster Declaration: “In response to the Louisiana Delegation’s letter to President Biden, we have good news! Late last night, a major disaster declaration was issued, opening the door for critical individual assistance in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes. President Biden also declared public assistance for Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes for debris removal and emergency protective measures. “I am extremely grateful to President Joe Biden for issuing this additional declaration, which will provide much-needed recovery assistance to these hardest-hit parishes. This aid is vital for helping our communities rebuild and move forward.” People in these parishes should visit disasterassistance.gov to apply for assistance. More parishes could be added as damage is assessed. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/16/higgins-bipartisan-legislation-to-combat-transnational-criminal-organizations-passes-committee/,Higgins’ Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations Passes Committee,2024-09-16,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins’ (R-LA) bipartisan legislation to protect the southern border and combat transnational criminal organizations passed the House Homeland Security Committee by unanimous vote. This legislation reauthorizes the Joint Task Forces (JTFs) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) so that they can coordinate agencies to combat drug smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorist threats. In 2014, the Department of Homeland Security established several joint task forces to streamline and unify national security operations and investigations against transnational criminal organizations. This legislation would extend DHS’s authority to establish and operate JTFs through September 30, 2026, so that federal law enforcement agencies can continue to work together and confront the national security risks our country faces. “This bill represents a bipartisan effort to help secure our southern border,” said Congressman Higgins. “The current Joint Task Force-East has shown to be markedly successful in dealing with the complex problems facing our homeland. Reauthorizing this commonsense legislation ensures the safety and security of our nation.” Read the legislation here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-yakym-introduce-bill-end-roadside-deaths-involving-disabled,"Congressman Carter, Yakym Introduce Bill to End Roadside Deaths Involving Disabled Vehicles",2024-09-16,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN) introduced the bipartisan Preventing Roadside Deaths Act. This legislation would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect, analyze, compile, and publish accurate, detailed data on disabled roadside vehicle accidents and develop a strategic plan to stop these accidents. Three Southern University students and band members were killed on the evening of December 6, 2022, in rural Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, while they were changing a tire on the side of Interstate 49. The driver of an 18-wheeler drifted off the road and struck the left side of the students’ disabled vehicle, killing them all instantly. Being stuck along America’s roadways is incredibly dangerous. Crashes involving disabled or vulnerable passenger vehicles stopped on or near active roadways are a deadly, growing traffic safety problem. “I’m proud to introduce this bill which addresses an urgent and preventable traffic safety crisis,” said Rep. Carter. “The tragic loss of three Southern University students in December 2022 is a stark reminder of the lethal dangers faced by anyone stranded along America’s roadways. No one should lose their life while performing something as routine as changing a tire or refueling their car. This legislation protects everyday road users and the professionals and first responders who risk their lives to keep our roads safe. It’s past time for comprehensive action to prevent these avoidable roadside deaths. I want to thank Congressman Yakym for his leadership on traffic safety issues, as well as Dr. Martinez and the coalition of traffic safety experts who helped craft this legislation.” Being stuck along America’s roadways is incredibly dangerous and a growing problem. Studies show that accidents involving disabled roadside vehicles are often underreported and likely kill or injure over fifteen thousand people in America annually. In response to this incident, Congressman Carter began to work with traffic safety professionals and advocates, including Louisiana native and former National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Dr. Ricardo Martinez, to craft legislation that will make our roadways safer for passengers of disabled vehicles. “Injuries and deaths resulting from crashes involving disabled roadside vehicles are a tragic and largely preventable problem in our country,” said Rep. Yakym. “I am proud to partner with Congressman Carter on this commonsense, bipartisan legislation so we can help solve a very real issue that affects tens of thousands of people each year and advance a goal we both share: keeping our constituents and all Americans safe on the sides of our roads.” “Implementing a Safe System Approach to eliminate serious traffic injuries and fatalities requires policy solutions inclusive of all road users, especially vulnerable road users,” said Mark Chung, Executive Vice President of Safety Leadership and Advocacy for the National Safety Council. “Vulnerable road user deaths remain troubling even as overall motor vehicles fatalities decline. The National Safety Council believes the Preventing Roadside Deaths Act takes a vital step forward in addressing the crisis on our roads by bringing government stakeholders together to align data and better implement the National Roadway Safety Strategy.” “Urban League of Louisiana applauds the steadfast efforts of Congressman Carter to author bills that elevate the lived experiences of disinvested communities and which champion tangible outcomes for Louisianans and Americans,” said Judy Reese Morse, Urban League of Louisiana President & CEO. “The Preventing Roadside Death Act is the most recent example of Congressman Carter seeking to use data as a critical tool in crafting a strategic plan to make Americans safer while commuting. This bill is smart, timely, and addresses a less-known threat to Americans making less than the US median income and Black motorist.” “A motorist repairing a flat tire, a first responder aiding people after a crash, a police officer stopping an impaired driver, and a construction worker repairing a roadway all have one thing in common. They are vulnerable to being struck and killed or injured by passing motor vehicles, a common occurrence that affects 72,000 people every year. We are proud to support the Preventing Roadside Deaths Act, sponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) that directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a national strategy to address this deadly problem because all road users should be protected on all parts of our roadways,” said Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. “The sharp increase in traffic fatalities in the last few years is a public health threat that must be met head-on. AAA believes the Preventing Roadside Deaths Act is a good first step in that direction and looks forward to working with Congressman Carter, Congressman Yakym, and safety stakeholders to improve safety for anyone stranded or working at the roadside,” said AAA President and CEO Gene Boehm. “I know all too well the tragedies that can strike families with a disabled roadside vehicle, and I appreciate Congressman Carter’s ‘Preventing Roadside Deaths Act,” said MADD National Ambassador Michelle Ramsey. “My 4-year-old son Samuel and 6-year-old son Khaiden were killed by a drunk driver who plowed through safety triangles, struck a car that then struck me, then ran off the road and slammed into my sons, my daughter Kaylee and a teenage neighbor who had come outside to help us. Two beautiful lives were stolen on the side of the road that night and three others will never be the same.” “Every few minutes, healthy Americans are killed or injured in these incidents, and the numbers are rising. People in and around disabled vehicles are sitting ducks, especially on high-speed roads. It’s time to address this deadly issue and implement effective solutions,” said Dr. Ricardo Martinez, former NHTSA Administrator and emergency physician. This bill is endorsed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), American Automobile Association (AAA), National Safety Council, Urban League of Louisiana, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, American Association of State Troopers, and Major County Sheriffs of America. Background According to peer-reviewed research: Every 7 minutes, a disabled vehicle is struck by an oncoming driver Approximately 72,000 people are affected annually, with over 15,000 people injured or killed Nearly 80% of victims of these accidents are from households that are under the U.S. median income, and Black motorists are twice as likely to die in a disabled vehicle crash than the rest of the U.S. population. The frequency of “unintended” pedestrians and “Good Samaritans” killed while attending to disabled vehicles has increased by 27% since 2014. This data is incomplete and most likely under-reported due to inconsistent data capture at the local and state level. The problem grows as roads become more congested, average speeds increase, and drivers are exposed to more distractions. The Preventing Roadside Deaths Act will increase awareness of the scope and causes of this problem so we can implement effective preventative countermeasures. The bill will: Improves reporting and accountability by requiring the Secretary of Transportation to collect, analyze, and publish detailed data on Disabled Roadside Vehicle Crashes, and encourage local uniform data collection and sharing Creates a strategic plan from a working group convened by the Department of Transportation and relevant stakeholder groups to combat this issue Uses existing federal funding and authorization by utilizing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (the current Surface Transportation Act), where authorities and funding is already available for states and cities to provide the necessary data and implement programs to prevent these accidents. Read a one-page summary of the bill here. Read the full text of the bill here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%2C-Louisiana-Delegation-Urge-President-Biden-to-Approve-Major-Disaster-Declaration-in-Wake-of-Hurricane-Francine,"Scalise, Louisiana Delegation Urge President Biden to Approve Major Disaster Declaration in Wake of Hurricane Francine",2024-09-13,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La. – Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the entire Louisiana delegation sent a letter to President Biden urging him to approve Governor Landry’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine that made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, La. on Wednesday. “We write in support of Governor Jeff Landry’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024. As you know, Hurricane Francine formed as a Tropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico on September 9, 2024, before intensifying and making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm brought heavy rainfall, a life-threatening storm surge, and sustained winds of 100 mph,” the letter reads. The full letter is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-joins-us-coast-guard-aerial-assessment-hurricane-francine,Congressman Carter Joins U.S. Coast Guard for Aerial Assessment of Hurricane Francine Damage in Louisiana,2024-09-13,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) will conduct a joint helicopter assessment with the United States Coast Guard this morning, surveying the damage caused by Hurricane Francine across the hardest-hit areas of Louisiana. He will be joined by Admiral David C. Barata. The flight will provide a critical aerial view of impacted communities and infrastructure, guiding ongoing relief and recovery efforts. “Hurricane Francine has left a path of destruction across many parts of Louisiana, with homes, businesses, and public infrastructure severely damaged,” said Rep. Carter. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of our residents, delivering immediate relief, and beginning the rebuilding process as quickly as possible.” The aerial assessment with the U.S. Coast Guard will provide real-time insight into the scale of the damage, allowing federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate recovery efforts effectively. The flight will cover impacted areas in LA-02. Congressman Carter emphasized the importance of federal resources in supporting Louisiana’s recovery. ""As we assess the damage, I am working closely with FEMA, local agencies, and Governor Landry’s office to secure the necessary resources for recovery. I will continue to advocate for the speedy delivery of emergency assistance and ensure that federal agencies remain engaged in our full recovery.” Congressman Carter will continue to work with federal, state, and local officials to ensure a coordinated response. The Congressman encourages affected residents to follow all safety advisories and stay informed through local authorities. Louisianians can subscribe to Congressman Carter’s newsletter at TroyCarter.House.Gov and follow official social media platforms @RepTroyCarter to continue receiving the most up-to-date hurricane resources available.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/12/higgins-delegation-urge-biden-to-approve-major-disaster-declaration-in-response-to-hurricane-francine/,"Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Hurricane Francine",2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden urging him to approve Louisiana’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine. “We write in support of Governor Jeff Landry’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024,” wrote the Louisiana delegation. “As you know, Hurricane Francine formed as a Tropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico on September 9, 2024, before intensifying and making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm brought heavy rainfall, a life-threatening storm surge, and sustained winds of 100 mph.” “Specifically, Governor Landry has requested Individual and Public Assistance for the following parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, and West Baton Rouge. Additionally, Governor Landry has requested statewide assistance for Hazard Mitigation, and a 100% federal cost share for Categories A and B for 30 days.” The full letter is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-hurricane-francine-recovery,Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Hurricane Francine Recovery,2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement on Hurricane Francine recovery: “President Biden has signed the disaster declaration, making federal resources available for our response to Hurricane Francine. The FEMA Administrator will be on the ground in Louisiana to assess the damage firsthand and expedite the deployment of necessary resources. “Please rest assured that I stand ready to assist in every way possible to ensure that our communities receive the support they need.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/11/higgins-signs-discharge-petition-to-force-vote-on-h-r-82-the-social-security-fairness-act/,"Higgins Signs Discharge Petition to Force Vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act",2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he has signed the discharge petition to force a House floor vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. The discharge petition requires 218 signatures from members of Congress. Congressman Higgins has advocated for this legislation since 2017. Earlier this year, Congressman Higgins sent a letter to both Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) of the House Ways and Means Committee and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) urging committee passage and a vote on the House Floor. “H.R. 82 has been deliberated on long enough,” said Congressman Higgins. “Louisiana’s public servants and many Americans across the country have been unfairly penalized by the provisions of the GPO and WEP. This injustice must be corrected. My office remains committed to ensuring the passage of H.R. 82, and this discharge petition is a step in the right direction.” Read the letter to Chairman Smith here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/10/higgins-delegation-urge-biden-to-approve-emergency-declaration-ahead-of-francine/,"Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Emergency Declaration Ahead of Francine",2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden today urging him to approve Louisiana’s request for a federal emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Francine. “We write in support of Governor Jeff Landry’s request for a federal emergency declaration in advance of Tropical Storm Francine,” wrote the Louisiana delegation. “In anticipation of landfall as a potential Category 2 hurricane, Governor Landry has requested emergency protective measures (Category B) and direct federal assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The expected impact of this storm requires federal assistance to supplement the state and local government response.” “The National Weather Service anticipates Hurricane Francine to bring high winds, heavy rainfall, and life-threatening storm surge to Louisiana. On September 9, 2024, Governor Landry declared a statewide emergency and directed the execution of the State’s Emergency Operations Plan. The State of Louisiana has further determined this storm is of such magnitude that federal assistance is needed to protect our communities.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-on-Foreign-Affairs-Committee-Report-on-the-Biden-Harris-Administration%27s-Failed-Afghanistan-Withdrawal,Scalise on Foreign Affairs Committee Report on the Biden-Harris Administration's Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal,2024-09-09,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) issued the following statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee's report on the Biden-Harris Administration's failed U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan is one of the most catastrophic failures in American foreign policy history. The House Foreign Affairs Committee’s investigation has thoroughly demonstrated that the Biden-Harris Administration chose to prioritize optics over the safety and security of Americans. The most senior leaders in the Administration disregarded the advice of military and security professionals, ignored the facts on the ground, and indulged in wishful thinking and endless deliberation that left American troops and diplomats in-country dangerously exposed – ultimately resulting in the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers. “The Committee’s investigation revealed that President Biden and Vice President Harris were determined to abandon Afghanistan to the Taliban at any cost, unlike former President Trump’s decision to leave a small counterterrorism force in place at the end of his Administration. The consequences of this self-inflicted wound and the damage to American deterrence are being seen around the world in the form of resurgent terrorist threats in Afghanistan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and increased Chinese aggression in Asia. “House Republicans are committed to aggressive oversight of the Biden-Harris Administration, and this report shows the importance of congressional investigations in holding the executive branch accountable for its failures – especially when not one senior official has lost their job for it. Through document discovery, transcribed interviews, and public hearings, House Republicans have revealed to the American people the sad truth about this historic disaster.” Click here to view the House Foreign Affairs Committee's report.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/08/higgins-and-house-republicans-introduce-conservative-legislation-funding-government-and-preventing-illegals-from-voting/,Higgins and House Republicans Introduce Conservative Legislation Funding Government and Preventing Illegals From Voting,2024-09-08,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced the final language for a funding bill that will extend Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) government funding through Friday, March 28, 2025, paired with the House-passed SAVE Act, which prevents illegals from voting. The bill text has the backing of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and is expected to receive floor consideration as early as this week. The legislation would preempt a Democrat-controlled omnibus massive spending bill filled with liberal policies intended to limit the agenda of a newly inaugurated Trump administration. The bill includes the SAVE Act, which reaffirms the House GOP’s commitment to election integrity and ensures that only American citizens are allowed to vote in our elections. “Democrats intend to continuously increase spending, whereas conservatives oppose big government and the oppression that comes with it. This legislation, crafted over the course of the past six months, ensures that the newly elected House, Senate, and President will control 2025 federal spending policy, funding an America First agenda while demanding accountability in our federal elections process by mandating proof of American citizenship to vote. Every American should demand fiscal responsibility and election integrity,” said Congressman Clay Higgins. “House Republicans are taking a critically important step to keep the federal government funded and to secure our federal election process. Congress has a responsibility to do both, and we must ensure that only American citizens can decide American elections,” said Speaker Mike Johnson. This legislation is in line with the House Freedom Caucus’ official position, which is available here. Further, the inclusion of the SAVE Act election integrity language reflects President Trump’s strong stance on free and fair elections. Additionally, the underlying strategy of the Higgins funding bill has earned support from Heritage Action, Citizens for Renewing America, Senator Mike Lee, Conservative Movement Leaders, the Election Transparency Initiative, and many other conservative voices.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%20Previews%20House%20GOP%E2%80%99s%20September%20Agenda,Scalise Previews House GOP’s September Agenda,2024-09-06,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's The Bottom Line to discuss House Republicans’ agenda to counter Chinese aggression. Additionally, Leader Scalise highlighted how the Democrats’ Inflation Act - which passed in a tiebreaking vote by Kamala Harris - has failed middle-class families and driven up prices to record levels. Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-carter-urges-congress-replenish-fema-disaster-relief-fund,Rep. Troy Carter Urges Congress to Replenish FEMA Disaster Relief Fund,2024-09-05,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) sent a bipartisan letter to House leadership and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging congressional action to replenish FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Neal Dunn (R-FL) joined Congressman Carter on this request. The DRF is the primary funding source for the federal government's disaster relief programs. It funds ""Direct Disaster Programs,"" which are the Individual Assistance (IA), Public Assistance (PA), and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) programs. On August 7th, FEMA announced that the DRF had become depleted and implemented Immediate Needs Funding (INF)—redirecting money from other programs to respond to the most urgent, lifesaving needs. Though FEMA can still respond to immediate disasters, implementing INF will result in stalled payments for past disasters and grant awards, potential staff furloughs, and delays in future disaster planning measures. These delayed payments put communities at risk of future disasters by halting critical disaster planning and hazard mitigation construction projects. The agency projects a DRF deficit of over $6 billion by the end of FY2024 without supplemental appropriations. “Storms don’t discriminate and it’s more important than ever that we work together to save lives and prepare our communities,” said Rep. Carter. “By replenishing FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, we’re ensuring that the federal government isn’t only responding to current disasters, but also actively rebuilding from past events and mitigating future disasters. It’s imperative that Congress acts again soon to make up this deficit so that we have a fully functioning FEMA, especially now in the middle of hurricane season.” “The nation has already been victim to 15 weather and climate disasters that cost at least $1 billion in 2024, on top of a record year of disaster events last year. NOAA predicts that this will be the busiest hurricane season on record,” the Members wrote. “This is the second straight year that the DRF has been nearly depleted—a last-minute continuing resolution in late September 2023 replenished the fund. We ask that Congress act again soon to pass DRF funding so FEMA can work at full capacity.” “As the former Emergency Management Director for Florida, the financial state of FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund is incredibly troubling. This is the second year in a row that Congress has let the Disaster Relief Fund be depleted. I introduced H.R. 8716 in June to avoid this scenario, but Congress has unfortunately become far too reactive instead of proactive. We must demonstrate to the American people that our government still works and can carry out basic functions like helping those impacted by disaster recover in their hour of greatest need. Emergency management is something that shouldn’t ever be politicized or used as a bargaining chip, and I’m thankful to my colleagues across the aisle for joining me in calling for this funding,” said Rep. Moskowitz. “In Florida, we’re no strangers to natural disasters and the long recovery process that follows,” said Rep. Cammack. “The Disaster Relief Fund is a useful tool to get communities back on their feet and to help those in need recovery from these life-altering events, but it only works when it has the necessary funds to help the American people. I’m glad to join Rep. Moskowitz and my bipartisan colleagues in calling on Congress to refresh the DRF.” ""FEMA is often the first line of recovery when disaster strikes, making it crucial to replenish the Disaster Relief Fund so that communities in North Florida have the support they need,"" said Rep. Dunn. ""These funds must be appropriated ahead of time to ensure a swift response. It's vital that appropriations discussions take into account the disaster preparedness needs of American communities.” Background Reps. Carter and Moskowitz are the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, which they formed in 2023. The caucus works across the aisle to advance legislation and policies that provide efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promote measures for impacted communities to recover fully. The caucus also advocates for disaster preparedness and programs that help save lives while readying America’s communities for future incidents. Read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/09/04/higgins-announces-3m-for-youngsville-road-safety-improvements/,Higgins Announces $3M for Youngsville Road Safety Improvements,2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the City of Youngsville will receive $3,034,575 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for road safety improvements. The funding is made available through the FY24 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, which was established in the Infrastructure Law. The grant will be used to install a roundabout at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 92 and Larriviere Road and includes sidewalks that are physically separated from vehicular traffic.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-praises-infrastructure-investments-river-parishes,Congressman Carter Praises Infrastructure Investments in the River Parishes,2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated two federal awards he championed for infrastructure investments in the River Parishes. Congressman Carter personally selected both the Port of South Louisiana and the Town of Lutcher to receive $500,000 each as a part of his FY 2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. He was joined at the Port of South Louisiana today by Chief Executive Officer Paul Matthews, Mayor Patrick St. Pierre, and other local elected officials. “I am excited to announce two critical grants that will significantly improve our infrastructure, grow our economy, and enhance the quality of life for all residents in the River Parishes,” said Rep. Carter. “These awards are not just important for the communities here but also for the entire nation that depends on this region to export our grain, move imports up the river, and refine our energy. I promise to keep fighting for investments that bring tangible benefits to the River Parishes. Together, we will build the infrastructure we need, protect our homes, and create opportunities for generations to come.” The Port South Louisiana will receive $500,000 for the Master Drainage Plan to clean and widen ditches, upgrade drainage infrastructure, and create detention ponds to manage stormwater and prevent flooding. King Avenue, a major access point in the Town of Lutcher, faces high traffic due to its proximity to a densely populated apartment complex and a school, with frequent pedestrian, truck, and school bus use. Lutcher will receive $500,000 to build a new roadway to improve access and address potential flooding issues. “Congressman Troy Carter’s unwavering support for the Port of South Louisiana and this crucial funding for the Port’s master drainage project exemplify his commitment to both regional infrastructure and economic growth,"" said PortSL CEO Paul Matthews.” His leadership ensures that Louisiana's largest tonnage port, which connects 31 states to the world, remains a vital hub of international commerce while safeguarding our local community from potential flooding, securing a brighter and more prosperous future for River Region families."" “Congressman Troy Carter’s support has made a dramatic impact on the infrastructure in the Town of Lutcher; we would like to express our sincere gratitude to him and his professional staff,” said Patrick St. Pierre, Mayor Town of Lutcher. Learn more about all of Congressman Carter’s FY 2024 Community Project Funding selections here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-passing-sybil-haydel-morial,Congressman Troy Carter Statement on the Passing of Sybil Haydel Morial,2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement after the announcement that Sybil Haydel Morial passed away: “My heart is heavy with the news of the passing of the beloved Sybil Haydel Morial. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of such a remarkable woman. Mrs. Morial’s legacy as the matriarch of the iconic Morial family and her own contributions to civil rights and the city of New Orleans will forever be remembered with reverence and gratitude. “As the wife of the late Ernest “Dutch” Morial, New Orleans’ first African American Mayor, she stood as a pillar of strength, grace, and wisdom—not only for her family but for countless individuals whose lives she touched through her tireless advocacy and leadership. Her commitment to education, equality, and justice served as a beacon of hope, inspiring generations to continue the fight for a more just society. “Though words can scarcely ease the grief that you must be feeling at this time, I hope you find comfort in knowing that her spirit lives on in the enduring legacy of service, dignity, and love she instilled in all of us. Her impact on the world will continue through her children, her grandchildren, and the many lives she uplifted. “May God bless you and keep you in His grace during this difficult time.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-showcases-millions-funding-new-orleans-east-and-9th-ward,Congressman Carter Showcases Millions in Funding for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward,2024-08-28,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated 17 federal awards he has championed for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward. Since his election to Congress, Congressman Carter has supported numerous federal investments for this vital part of Louisiana’s Second Congressional District. These grants focus on environmental justice, community and economic development, and building stronger, more resilient infrastructure. Congressman Carter has been instrumental in bringing home over $146 million in federal grants to these communities over the last three years. “Before being elected Congressman, I spent a great deal of time listening to the needs of our communities as a state legislator and city councilman. Here in New Orleans East and the Lower 9th Ward, I heard about a lack of recreational activities and infrastructure investment, as well as a feeling that these areas were not prioritized for disaster recovery,” said Rep. Carter. “Today is just the beginning, these projects will require ongoing collaboration and commitment from every one of us. We have shown that working together makes incredible things possible.” Congressman Carter secured $14 million through Community Project Funding (CPF) going to four unique projects in the East and 9th Ward that he selected over the last three federal fiscal years. These awards will implement a bridge across Hayne Boulevard to restore access to Lincoln Beach, multi-modal transportation and safety improvements along Morrison Road, improvements to the Sankofa Wetlands Park and Nature Trail, and a public athletic venue for the 9th Ward community. He was joined by elected officials, community partners, and local advocates, including representatives from the City of New Orleans, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Entergy New Orleans, The Water Institute, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Sankofa Community Development Corporation, 9th Ward Stadium, Inc., KIPP New Orleans, and Lincoln Beach advocates. Background: Congressman Carter helped champion 17 unique federal awards that have benefited New Orleans East and the Lower 9th Ward, besides other major awards to the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana that will support residents in these communities. These federal awards total up to $146 million of investments over the last three years. $4,116,279 CPF to City of New Orleans for the Lincoln Beach Access Bridge (FY 2024) $2,000,000 CPF to Sankofa Wetlands Project (FY 2023) $5,000,000 CPF to City of New Orleans for Morrison Road improvements (FY 2022) $3,000,000 CPF to 9th Ward Stadium, Inc. (FY 2022) $1,142,500 to Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation $751,631 to City of New Orleans from Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All Program $8,000,000 to City of New Orleans from Department of Agriculture Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Program $269,000 to New Orleans Regional Planning Commissions from Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Access Program $54,828,178 to Entergy New Orleans from Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program $61,554,718 to City of New Orleans from Department of Transportation Neighborhood Access and Equity Program $1,400,000 to KIPP East from Environmental Protection Agency Clean School Bus Program $822,000 to Water Institute of the Gulf from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration $888,793.27 to City of New Orleans for Bayou Bienvenue wetlands restoration from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation $489,813 to City of New Orleans for Bayou Bievenue wetlands restoration from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration $950,000 to Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for Central Wetlands restoration from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation $221,375 to City of New Orleans from Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program $715,000 to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana for Central Wetlands restoration from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-passing-irene-burrus,Congressman Troy Carter Statement on the Passing of Irene Burrus,2024-08-23,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement after the announcement that Irene Burrus passed away: “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Irene's passing. She was a dear friend whose kindness and generosity touched the lives of so many. As I reflect on her remarkable 101 years of life, I am reminded of the joy and wisdom she brought into every room she entered. Irene was truly the queen of Algiers, a title she wore with grace and pride. She was an active member of our community, serving on a number of boards and committees including Friends of the Algiers Courthouse, fundraising for the Algiers Charter School Association, the Military Wives Organization, the Old Aurora Neighborhood Association, and the Algiers Kiwanis Club. She was also a fierce advocate for women taking a larger role in government and business. “Her presence was a constant source of comfort to those around her and I am honored to have known her and had her support throughout my career. I truly loved her and she truly loved me back! She lived her life fully and fearlessly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-announces-gumbo-20-program,Congressman Carter Announces GUMBO 2.0 Program,2024-08-19,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) joined Governor Jeff Landry (R-LA) to announce the launch of GUMBO 2.0. This program allows for the distribution of $1.355 billion in funding to support broadband access throughout Louisiana. This funding was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Congressman Carter proudly helped craft and voted for. The first round of funding for this initiative was announced in August, 2023. “In an increasingly connected world, access to the internet is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity,” said Rep. Carter. “Louisiana's GUMBO program is a commitment to ensure no community is left behind in the digital age. It is building a stronger, more inclusive future for everyone. Today, we are leveling the playing field to guarantee that geography does not determine one's access to information and essential services.” This initiative will expand broadband access to 140,000 locations—including 100,000 homes (60,000 of which are in rural parishes), 35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. GUMBO 2.0 will create 8 to 10 thousand new jobs, our GDP is expected to increase by $1.3 billion, and $2 to 3 billion in new revenue will be generated for Louisiana businesses. “Today, we are one step closer to eliminating the digital divide in our state. GUMBO 2.0 will play a direct role in expanding access to health care, growing our state’s small businesses, providing opportunities for our citizens to engage in remote work, and integrating technology into our agricultural sector. When we win in broadband, our citizens win, our communities win, our economy wins, and we position our state to win. I am eager to see this program in action, and look forward to the economic impacts it will have on our state for generations to come,” said Governor Jeff Landry.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/08/15/higgins-releases-preliminary-investigative-report/,Higgins Releases Preliminary Investigative Report,2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, released his preliminary investigative report, candidly discussing some of his objective findings following his “boots on the ground” trip to Butler, PA on August 4th, 5th and 6th. The preliminary investigative report was submitted to Task Force Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) on August 12, 2024. The document was intended to foster discussion amongst Task Force members. It has been embargoed for several days pending authorization to release from the Task Force chain of command. “As I have said, every question will be answered, every theory explored, and every doubt erased. The American people deserve the full truth on the attempted assassination of President Trump,” said Congressman Higgins. “Our investigative efforts are moving forward in good faith. The release of my preliminary investigative report is reflective of my desire to deliver transparency and reassurance to the American people.” The preliminary report details some of Congressman Higgins’ findings thus far. However, it is not exhaustive, nor final. Notable observations include: “U.S. Secret Service did not retrieve the radios that had been set aside for them by Butler County tactical command. The radio comms were properly and perfectly arranged during the extensive pre-mission planning.” “All 8 casings (from shots fired by Crooks) were recovered and are allegedly in proper possession of the FBI.” “The 9th shot fired on J13 was from a Butler SWAT operator from the ground about 100 yards away from the AGR building. Shot 9 hit Crooks’ rifle stock and fragged his face/neck/right shoulder area from the stock breaking up.” “The 10th (and, I believe, final) shot was fired from the southern counter-sniper team.” “My effort to examine Crooks’ body on Monday, August 5, caused quite a stir and revealed a disturbing fact… the FBI released the body for cremation 10 days after J13.” “The water tower was cleared by drone J13 AM by the County tactical commander, ESU Commander Lenz himself.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/House-GOP-Leadership-Statement-on-the-Biden-Harris-Administration%E2%80%99s-Prescription-Drug-Price-Fixing-Scheme,House GOP Leadership Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Prescription Drug Price Fixing Scheme,2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced prescription drug price controls mandated by the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.” “Two years after the passage of Congressional Democrats’ failed Inflation Expansion Act, Americans continue to feel the disastrous effects the law has had across our economy. “Among the most egregious provisions of the law is the mandate from bureaucrats to artificially set prescription drug prices, which is already doing untold damage to the American health care system. Patients are seeing fewer choices, higher prices, and fewer cures, while the American pharmaceutical industry — which currently leads the world in the development of new medicines — is now in jeopardy of losing its competitive advantage on the rest of the world. “Make no mistake, price fixing has failed in every sector and in every country where it has ever been tried. The Biden-Harris Administration says it wants to lower prices for families, but their prescription drug price fixing scheme has accomplished just two things: driving up health care costs and crushing American innovation in medicine.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-andree-ana-carters-promotion-major-general,Congressman Carter Statement on Andreé “Ana” Carter’s Promotion to Major General,2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released a statement following his wife Andreé “Ana” Carter’s promotion to Major General. She was pinned at a ceremony at the National World War II Museum by Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré and by President Joe Biden aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. “I’m extremely proud of my wife Ana Carter for reaching this historic rank. As the first woman in our nation’s history to serve as Commanding General, she is leading the way for generations of young girls who will come after her. This is an exciting day for the Carter family and the great state of Louisiana.” Background Andreé Carter is the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), headquartered at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. She had been the Commanding General of the 350th Civil Affairs Command in Pensacola, Florida. She is receiving her second star following nomination by President Biden and confirmation by the United States Senate on July 13, 2024. A graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Carter was commissioned in 1991. She worked in the battalion that oversaw the movement of equipment in Bosnia and was deployed to Iraq.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-celebrates-nearly-23-million-tulane-university-fight-cancer,Congressman Carter Celebrates Nearly $23 Million for Tulane University to Fight Cancer,2024-08-13,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"EW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to announce new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) awards. This funding will help develop technologies that will allow surgeons to provide more successful tumor-removal surgeries for people facing cancer. Tulane University is receiving up to $22.9 million as part of the first cohort of eight institutions working on these projects. The Cancer Moonshot was established more than two years ago with the goal of reducing the cancer death rate in the United States by at least half. Last March, Congressman Carter toured the Louisiana Cancer Research Center with Dr. Biden to highlight these initiatives. “This investment emphasizes our commitment to advancing life-saving technologies,” said Rep. Carter. “Tulane’s pioneering work on the MAGIC-SCAN system is a leap forward in cancer treatment, enabling surgeons to detect residual cancer cells during surgery and potentially eliminating the need for repeated procedures. I am proud to join President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in announcing this support, which will bring hope to millions of patients and families battling this devastating disease. This funding highlights the innovation happening right here in Louisiana. Ending cancer as we know it is a big goal, but it is one worth fighting for.” In its first two years, ARPA-H has invested more than $400 million to fast-track progress on how we prevent, detect, and treat cancer. Today, the President and First Lady announced up to $150 million in ARPA-H awards to develop technologies that will allow surgeons to provide more successful tumor-removal surgeries for people facing cancer. These awards will support researchers from eight teams across the country who are pursuing innovative ideas as part of ARPA-H’s Precision Surgical Interventions (PSI) program. “This announcement in support of Tulane’s cancer research by President Biden and Dr. Biden is a historic moment for Tulane,” said Tulane President Michael A. Fitts. “Tulane is a proud partner in supporting the goal of the Biden Cancer Moonshot. This advancement will save lives. The President and First Lady have been relentless champions in the battle to end cancer. Today, we are celebrating the results of their commitment.” Background Tulane University is developing a groundbreaking imaging system MAGIC-SCAN (Machine-learning Assisted Gigantic Image Cancer margin SCANner) to revolutionize cancer treatment. This advanced technology will allow surgeons to scan a tumor during surgery and determine within minutes if any cancerous tissue remains, potentially eliminating the need for repeated invasive surgeries. The system, designed to visualize individual cells on the surface of removed tumors, combines innovations in microscopy, automation, computing infrastructure, and machine learning. Researchers from Tulane, alongside collaborators from the University of Georgia and the University of Utah, will lead these efforts to make this high-resolution tissue scanner a reality within five years. Learn more about Tulane’s MAGIC-SCAN here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-flood-lead-bipartisan-coalition-introduce-sustainable,"Congressman Carter, Flood Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act",2024-08-12,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act. This bill directs the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) to include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on their weekly and monthly reports, consistent with other fuel types that the agency regularly tracks. SAF is alternative jet fuel made from renewable and waste feedstocks that can reduce aviation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 94%, depending on the feedstock. SAF is a ""drop-in fuel,” so it is compatible with existing engines and fueling infrastructure and can be made from several feedstocks, including agricultural waste, forestry residues, algae, and recycled cooking oils, among other ingredients. “Aviation currently represents approximately 10 percent of our nation’s transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions,” said Rep. Carter. “Without coordinated action between government and industry, these emissions will continue to increase as more people and goods fly through our skies. Sustainable aviation fuel is an exciting, new green fuel with a proven record of success. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure America is on track to meet the growing demand for cleaner transportation and healthier communities. I'm committed to supporting innovative, eco-friendly aviation solutions like this.” In July, the EIA stated that, “production capacity of SAF in the United States could increase from around 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to nearly 30,000 b/d in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come online.” Globally, SAF production is expected to reach over 495 million gallons in 2024 – well over double global production in 2023. “Nebraska is the second largest producer of biofuels in the nation and we’re constantly working to grow our bioeconomy,” said Rep. Flood. “Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an incredible growth opportunity that can help expand the biofuels industry and our rural economy. This commonsense legislation directs the EIA to start including SAF in data sets they publish, allowing stakeholders and industry to better understand how production is developing. Thank you to my colleagues, especially Congressman Carter, for stepping up and pushing to help include SAF in key reports as the industry takes off.” “Farmers need new market opportunities to sustain success. We are excited about the prospect Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) presents for Louisiana farmers to contribute to our domestic fuel supply through crop production,” said Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot. “This is in addition to the safe and sustainable food supply we already provide. Congressman Carter's proactive legislation to get SAF on the map, in terms of accurate and unbiased data reporting, should help further build out framework for this rapidly developing technology and the market it offers. This would not only benefit our farmers, but all of Louisiana through job growth here at home. We greatly appreciate he and his colleagues’ foresight on this issue.” “The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act is a tactful, practical solution that aligns with our commitment to growing our state’s all-of-the-above energy portfolio,” said Michael Hecht, President and CEO of GNO, Inc. “With promising Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects already underway in the Greater New Orleans region, this bill helps to ensure that our energy and aviation industries remain competitive on the global stage. We applaud Congressman Carter for his leadership and commitment to innovation and transparency.” “Sustainable aviation fuel is a big opportunity for American bioethanol producers and our farmer partners. Reporting SAF production and including this data in EIA's regular reports is a simple step that will help the entire industry track its progress and identify investment opportunities. We’re grateful to Rep. Flood and Rep. Carter for introducing this bill, and for taking steps to secure America’s position as a leader in SAF production,” said Emily Skor, Growth Energy CEO. “As we work to speed up the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), real-time production and supply updates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration will offer crucial insights. These updates will play a key role in effectively scaling up SAF across the country,” said Alison Graab, The Executive Director for the SAF Coalition. “Transparent and timely market data are critically important to help the nascent SAF industry get off the ground. This legislation would ensure SAF producers and users have the information they need to make informed decisions and smart investments. The Renewable Fuels Association thanks Reps. Flood and Carter for their leadership on this issue and we strongly support their legislation,” said Jared Mullendore, Policy Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association. Background The growth of SAF production and use is a major opportunity for lowering the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. Worldwide, aviation accounts for 2% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and 12% of all CO2 emissions from transportation. The international aviation industry has set an aspirational goal to reach net zero carbon by 2050. SAF presents the best near-term opportunity to meet these goals. The Biden Administration’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, announced in 2021, set a goal 3 billion gallons of domestic SAF consumption in 2030 and 35 billion gallons in 2050. This straightforward, bipartisan bill would provide stakeholders with important information relating to SAF production, imports, and feedstocks. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act has 5 original cosponsors including Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Don Bacon (R-NE), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and is endorsed by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation,the Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, the SAF Coalition, Greater New Orleans Inc., American Sugar Cane League, National Corn Growers Association, Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, the Nebraska Soybean Association, and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. Read the full text of the bill here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-julia-letlow-la-05-introduces-farmer-assistance-and-revenue-0,Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) Introduces the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act,2024-08-11,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,LA,Julia Letlow,L000595,letlow.house.gov,letlow,https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) joined Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) in introducing H.R. 10045, the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act. This legislation addresses the urgent need for immediate economic support for Louisiana farmers facing unprecedented challenges as they approach the crucial lending season for the 2025 crop year. The FARM Act will give farmers one-time assistance payments and will be a critical resource for farmers in helping them pay down debt relative to the 2024 crop year and assist them in obtaining financing for the 2025 crop year. This bill would help provide farmers with the resources they need to navigate the current crop year, which has been marked by unpredictable weather, rising production costs, and low harvest yields. “We wouldn't be able to function as a nation without our agriculture industry and the hardworking farmers who keep it running.” said Letlow. “As I’ve traveled across the Fifth District, I’ve heard directly from farmers who are on the verge of bankruptcy, and desperately need targeted assistance in order to continue feeding our nation and fueling our economy. This bill responds to the immediate needs of our agricultural community by providing targeted assistance so that our farmers are equipped to sustain their operations, support their families, and contribute to the local economy.” This bill will: Provide one-time (1) economic assistance payments to farmers of eligible commodities, including barley, corn, cotton, rice, soybeans, and wheat. Support farmers whose expected revenues for the 2024 crop year fall below production costs, alleviating financial strain. Enable farmers to pay down debts and secure financing for the 2025 crop year. Letlow added: “The FARM Act isn’t just an economic relief measure; it’s an investment in the future of our agricultural industry. Supporting our commodity farmers will give them the support they need to pay off their debt now ahead of the next crop season.” “Louisiana’s farmers desperately need the help the FARM Act would provide. We have farmers who are facing a third year of severe losses due to record input costs and low commodity prices. Congresswoman Letlow has clearly heard this loud and clear. Farm shortfalls are now compounded by the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill and the lack of a new Farm Bill as we look toward 2025. Louisiana Farm Bureau is proud to stand with Congresswoman Julia Letlow and thank her for being an original co-sponsor of this well-developed piece of legislation. We're fighting alongside her to get this passed for Louisiana's farmers."" said Richard Fontenot, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation President. “The LCGA is thrilled at the great work that went in to developing the language included in the FARM Act. It’s most unfortunate that the farm economy is so bleak right now, but this assistance package would provide a much needed reprieve to make up some of the shortfall that so many farmers across the country are facing. This assistance package would allow them to pay down some debt in a time when input costs are through the roof and so many farmers are struggling to keep their operations afloat. We commend Rep. Julia Letlow for all she has done, her leadership and cooperation with her counterparts in Congress to get this much needed bill across the finish line.” said Bobby Skeen, LA Cotton & Grain Association Executive Vice President. The text of the legislation is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%2C-Lawmakers-File-Amicus-Brief-in-Defense-of-the-Protecting-Americans-from-Foreign-Adversary-Controlled-Applications-Act,"Scalise, Lawmakers File Amicus Brief in Defense of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act",2024-08-03,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) filed an amicus brief in TikTok, et al. v. Garland alongside a bipartisan group of colleagues, led by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. The brief defends the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which addresses the national security threat posed by Chinese ownership of TikTok, against TikTok's legal challenges that incorrectly claim the bill is unconstitutional. Chairman Moolenaar and Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi were joined by House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and 50 of their colleagues across the aisle and both chambers of Congress. In the brief, the lawmakers write, ""the Divestiture Act [also known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act] does not regulate speech or require any social media company to stop operating in the United States. The Divestiture Act is instead focused entirely on the regulation of foreign adversary control and provides a clear path for affected companies to resolve the national security threats posed by their current ownership structures."" They continue, ""Backed by extensive factfinding about the national security threat to the American people posed by certain foreign adversary controlled applications, the Divestiture Act resembles and, indeed, is narrower than numerous other restrictions on foreign ownership that Congress has enacted in other statutory regimes. And Congress did not transcend the limits imposed by the First Amendment and other constitutional restraints, because 'it is long settled as a matter of American constitutional law that foreign citizens outside U.S. territory do not possess rights under the U.S. Constitution.'"" Click HERE to read the amicus brief. Background: The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, introduced in March, prevents app store availability or web hosting services in the U.S. for ByteDance-controlled applications, including TikTok, unless the application severs ties to entities like ByteDance that are subject to the control of a foreign adversary, as defined by Congress in Title 10. In addition, the bill creates a process for the President to designate certain, specifically defined social media applications that are subject to the control of a foreign adversary—per Title 10—and pose a national security risk. Designated applications will face a prohibition on app store availability and web hosting services in the U.S. unless they sever ties to entities subject to the control of a foreign adversary through divestment.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/08/01/higgins-announces-additional-2-9m-in-hurricane-recovery-efforts/,Higgins Announces Additional $2.9M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts,2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $2,991,177.90 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. The funding is made available through the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA), which Congressman Higgins supported. The reimbursement includes: $1,281,177.90 to Cameron Parish for the permanent restoration to Creole Park. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. Hazard mitigation grants include: $1,620,000.00 to Calcasieu Parish for emergency generators at the Public Works East Building and Magnolia Building. The grant is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act, as amended by the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, and 44 CFR Part 206.434. $90,000 to Calcasieu Parish for management costs related to the acquisition of the emergency generators. The grant is made at 100% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 1215 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, which amended Section 324 of the Rober T. Stafford Act. Much of our official Congressional work to advance recovery projects occurs behind the scenes. Funding finalization and the associated formal announcement of funding are the result of constant efforts over many months with FEMA and state and local stakeholders. All funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient. A more extensive timeline of Congressman Higgins’ actions on hurricane recovery is available here. Congressman Higgins issued the following statement: “Southwest Louisiana does not let storms destroy our spirit. We are Louisiana strong. To date, we have delivered over $4.5 billion in recovery relief. Our office will continue to prioritize hurricane recovery and work with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure that much needed resources are delivered for renewed economic growth and prosperity.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise-Demands-Accountability-Within-Secret-Service,Scalise Demands Accountability Within Secret Service,2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,LA,Steve Scalise,S001176,scalise.house.gov,scalise,https://scalise.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"JEFFERSON, La.—Tonight, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle alongside Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) to discuss the failures of the Secret Service under the Biden-Harris administration. Leader Scalise highlighted the many Secret Service oversights that led to President Trump’s assassination attempt and called for transparency for the American people. Additionally, Leader Scalise emphasized the need for the USSS to fire those who have lost sight of their main mission – protecting the president of the United States. Image Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-announces-over-77-million-louisiana-farmers-harmed,Congressman Carter Announces Over $77 Million for Louisiana Farmers Harmed by Discrimination,2024-07-31,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced new financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for eligible Louisiana farmers who experienced documented discrimination in federal farm lending programs prior to January 2021. Louisiana has 1,265 recipients selected totaling $77,351,490awarded. These awards were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) which Congressman Carter proudly helped craft and voted for. Congress allocated $2.2 billion for the DFAP program through the IRA and directed the USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. Today, over 43,000 individuals across the nation will receive financial assistance through the program. The assistance will help many of them continue farming or enhance their operations, will allow some to begin farming, or in other cases will help to ease potential lost income. “This financial assistance is an opportunity to create long-overdue equity for farmers left behind due to decades of discriminatory practices,” said Rep. Carter. “Farming and agriculture in the United States has historically withheld access to communities of color and other marginalized groups. These awards are a significant step to ensure farmers and ranchers can sustain their livelihoods, contribute to the economy, and pursue new agricultural opportunities.” A claim of discrimination in this program could be based on different treatment applicants experienced because of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, marital status, disability, or reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights activity. The program covered all aspects of USDA’s farm lending activities. Covered discrimination could include, for example, failure to provide appropriate assistance, delay in processing a loan or loan servicing application, denial of a loan or loan servicing, prevention from applying for a loan or loan servicing, adverse loan terms, or unduly onerous supervision of loan requirements where these were due to the customer’s race, color, national origin or ethnicity, sex, etc. “Farmers and ranchers work around the clock to put food on our tables and steward our Nation’s land. But for too long, many farmers and ranchers experienced discrimination in farm loan programs and have not had the same access to federal resources and support,” said President Joe Biden. “I promised to address this inequity when I became President. Today that promise has become a reality. My Inflation Reduction Act took a bold step to address the effects of discrimination in farming and ranching, and today’s action will enable more farmers and ranchers to support themselves and their families, help grow the economy, and pursue their dreams.” “The completion of the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program is an important moment in USDA’s history, and in our journey to becoming a department that truly serves everyone who wants to participate in agriculture. While this financial assistance is not compensation for anyone’s losses or pain endured, it is an acknowledgement. My hope is that this will ensure that many farmers can stay on their farms, contribute to our nation’s food supply, and continue doing what they love,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I am also immensely grateful to USDA’s many partners in this effort, including the organizations who helped spread the word and offer technical assistance to applicants. This process, and the information contained in the applications, will help USDA as we fine tune our efforts to make USDA programs accessible, inclusive and equitable to all.” Background Congressman Carter cosponsors the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023introduced by Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC). This bill will establish a brighter future for the under-served by reforming the USDA, providing debt relief and creating a land grant program to encourage a new generation of Black farmers. It seeks to correct persistent injustices and restore the land base that Black farmers have lost. Learn more about the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program here. View the full list of award distributions announced today here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-praises-nearly-20-million-tackle-environmental-and-climate,Congressman Carter Praises Nearly $20 Million to Tackle Environmental and Climate Justice Challenges in Louisiana,2024-07-31,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,LA,Troy A. Carter,C001125,troycarter.house.gov,troycarter,https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced new funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Dillard University and the United Way of Southeast Louisiana through the Community Change Grants Program. They will receive $19.94 million to reduce air pollution and strengthen community resilience to natural disasters. This award was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which Congressman Carter proudly helped craft and voted for. “The Inflation Reduction Act, the largest ever investment in climate action and environmental justice, is a testament to our commitment to building a more resilient and sustainable future,” said Rep. Carter. “Through this federal award, the project will provide up to 300 families with e-bikes, expand bike-sharing programs, install EV chargers, and retrofit public buildings with energy-efficient systems. Dillard University will also spearhead new educational programs in clean energy and climate resilience. These innovative and community-focused solutions will ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for all.” The Community Change Grants Program was funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the single largest investment in climate action in American history. The grant award will empower Dillard University and the United Way of Southeast Louisiana to address critical environmental challenges and enhance community resilience in Orleans, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes. Key initiatives include reducing pollution and improving transportation access by providing up to 300 families with e-bikes, expanding bike-sharing programs, and installing EV chargers. Additionally, the funding will support retrofitting public buildings with energy-efficient HVAC systems, solar panels, and energy storage, enabling them to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and serve as community resilience hubs during emergencies. Furthermore, Dillard University will launch new non-degree certificate programs in clean energy and climate resilience, equipping the community with essential skills for a sustainable future. “United Way of Southeast Louisiana is thrilled to partner with Dillard University as we embrace this historic opportunity provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Grants Program,” said Michael Williamson, United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s president and CEO. “Last week’s announcement of over $325 million in funding to support disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges marks a significant step forward. This initiative will empower our communities by reducing pollution, increasing climate resilience, and building capacity. We are excited to contribute to these transformative efforts and make a lasting impact together.” ""The EPA's selection of Dillard University's Community Change Grant submission, in partnership with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana, is a testament to the value we place on collaboration with our array of stakeholders to transform our community,” said Dr. Monique Guillory, Dillard University Interim President. “As a native New Orleanian, I am distinctly familiar with the environmental injustices that have plagued this region. It is that understanding that makes this award a special honor as I am called to serve the Bleu Devil family as Interim President. This is not just an award for Dillard University, but for our entire New Orleans community. I extend a special note of appreciation to Dillard alum, Mr. Rod Hall with Nelson and Mullins, the Louisiana congressional delegation, and in particular, Dr. Rochelle Ford, and Dr. Charles Prince for their leadership of this effort. We look forward to leveraging this award for substantive impact to the Dillard University community and beyond."" “Our ability to deliver tangible results for communities depends on listening to them and developing innovative solutions through inclusive stakeholder engagement,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Today, thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, EPA has selected the first cohort of community partnerships to solve emerging and longstanding environmental and climate justice challenges.” To learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance visit EPA’s Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program webpage.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2024/07/29/higgins-to-serve-on-bipartisan-task-force-to-investigate-the-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump/,Higgins to Serve on Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate the Attempted Assassination of President Trump,2024-07-29,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,LA,Clay Higgins,H001077,clayhiggins.house.gov,clayhiggins,https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) will serve on the bipartisan House Task Force charged with investigating the attempted assassination of President Trump. The task force will be composed of seven Republicans and six Democrats. The Task Force will have the House of Representatives full investigative authority, including subpoena power, and will assume control and jurisdiction over all pending House committee investigations regarding the Trump assassination attempt for the remainder of the 118th Congress. The Task Force is designed to assess the security failures that took place, ensure accountability, and report solutions to prevent agency failures from happening again.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z