WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02), Congressman Salud Carbajal (California-24), Senator Marco Rubio (Florida), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (New Mexico) introduced the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024. The bill would amend the tax code to treat spaceports like airports and seaports by allowing them to receive tax-free bonds. "Given the global instability, the U.S. must mak more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Los Angeles--Last week, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after visiting four Black-owned small businesses in Leimert Park to celebrate Black History Month: "I had the privilege of visiting four Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles' historic Leimert Park neighborhood. I am deeply honored to represent Leimert Park in Congress. The history, culture, and co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) received a 100% rating on the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) 2023 National Environmental Scorecard for his efforts on important environmental legislation. Congressman Sherman has received multiple perfect scores by the LCV during his over 28 years serving in Congress. "I'm proud to have earned a 100% on the LCV's 2023 LCV Scorecard," said Cong more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Chair Bob Latta (R-OH), sent a letter to National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson and Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer John Sherman, requesting the agencies outline their process for the studies of the Lower 3 GHz  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), along with Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, defending consumer choice in the automotive market against unpreceden more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, introduced the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act, legislation that would establish a permanent, nationwide water assistance program to help families afford their water bills. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress appro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, convened a joint hearing with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Chair of the EPW Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, to explore the impacts of nanoplastics and microplastics in drinking water and wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Hong Kong Security Bureau's draft Article 23 legislation: "The Hong Kong Security Bureau's proposed Article 23 legislation is an alarming expansion of the CCP's assault on fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong. Make no mistake: the intention behind this proposal is to use national security as a pretext to further criminalize basic civil ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he would step down from Senate Leadership at the end of this Congress: "Leader Mitch McConnell is to be recognized for his patriotism and decades of service to Kentucky, to the Congress and to our Country. He and I have worked together since we were appropriators, long before either of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 billion in available federal funding to deploy zero-emission equipment and supporting infrastructure at ports, and to support the development of climate and clean air plans at ports. The funding provided in the Inflation Reduction Act for the EPA's Clean Ports Program's "Zero Emission Technology Deployment Competition" more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced legislation to protect gun store owners from new Biden Administration sanctions from the ATF that unfairly target these small businesses and the legal products they provide to customers. Rep. Issa's bill, the Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers' Misfortune (FIREARM) Act, provides a safe harbor for law-abiding more PR

LANCASTER, California, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release: Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) participated in the unveiling of City of Hope's new mobile cancer prevention and screening program in Lancaster. The program, the first in the U.S. to provide this level of mobile comprehensive cancer prevention and screening services, marks an important advancement to address community health needs across CA-27. Rep. Garcia secured funding for City of Hope's f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act, a bill that will guarantee essential Small Business Administration (SBA) programs will continue to receive funding and ensure that small businesses can still access necessary financial support. "Small businesses should not have to bear the brunt of House Republican Leadership's ina more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) urged immediate action from the Administration to allocate additional funding for the Shelter and Services Program (SSP). This funding will provide migrants with access to essential services, including food and shelter, following the closure of a transitional assistance center in San Diego that was serving up to 1,200 migrants per day. Fo more PR