WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * "This May Not Be Fixable" "People Will Die" Committee Democrats Condemn RFK Jr. and Trump-Musk Administration for Purging a Combined 1,000 Years of Expertise from the FDA Trump Administration Actions Risk Americans' Health and Gift Global Scientific Leadership to China Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2025)--Yesterday, Committee Democrats denounced the Trump Administrat more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 54th OSS graduates first F-16 IFTU students at Holloman * Published April 10, 2025 * By Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski * 49th Wing Public Affairs HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Fifteen Airmen graduated in the first class of the 54th Operation Support Squadron's newly established F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit on April 3, 2025. The course relocation occurred earlier this year after Luke Air  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights to Keep Foreign Adversaries Away from American Military Installations Washington, DC - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to protect Department of Defense installations and training areas from our adversaries. The bill restricts the purchase of certain property by a foreign person acting for or on behalf of Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea. Companion leg more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in New Mexico. The action came on April 1, one day b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Introduces Bills to Strengthen Quantum Development, Manufacturing, and Defense Applications WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced legislation to strengthen the development, manufacturing, and defense applications of quantum technology in the United States. These bills include the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), the Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act wi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Help Rescue More Victims of Human Trafficking WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act, which would give states flexibility with federal funding to post human trafficking awareness signage at rest stops and welcome centers along the Interstate System, helping to educate the public and better s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize nine weapons, 260 rounds of ammunition, 24 magazines, and weapon components in less than 72 hours at Del Rio Port of Entry DEL RIO, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations at Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized weapons, ammunition, magazines, and weapon components over the weekend. "These significant seizures serve  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2025, from Method Financial, Austin, Texas: * * * To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20552 Docket No. CFPB-2024-0044 Re: Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V) * * * Method Financial ("Method") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ("CFPB" or "the Bureau") Notice of Propos more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Steil Leads Debate and Delivers Floor Remarks on the SAVE Act WASHINGTON - Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led today's debate on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and delivered remarks on the House floor. Chairman Steil's full floor remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced a proposed expansion of production activity by RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC at its facility in Fort Worth, Texas, located within Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 196. The company submitted a formal notification to the Board, received on April 7, 2025, requesting authorization to include additional foreign-sourced materials in its aircraft seat manufacturing operations under FTZ procedures. RECARO's proposed additions include components such more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the removal of several products and services from the federal Procurement List, affecting contracts previously held by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with significant disabilities. The action, formalized in a Federal Register notice dated April 11, 2025 (Document 2025-06195, 90 FR 15455), comes after a prior proposal was published on March 7, 2025. Among the items deleted is a paper bowl product--NSN 7350-01-693-867 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Introduces the Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act to Ensure Safe and Secure Mail Delivery April 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Castro (TX-20) introduced the Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act - legislation that would ensure USPS continues maintaining cluster boxes for eligible neighborhoods. The legislation comes after the USPS abandoned their longstanding practice of maintaining and repai more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Republican Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following his vote against the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, which cuts crucial services for South Texans, including vital Medicaid for children and seniors, the Affordable Care Act, Head Start, Pell Grants, the National School Lunch program, SNAP benefits for low-income families, and vital infras more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Votes to Pass H.R. 22, The SAVE Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rich McCormick proudly voted to pass H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill he co-sponsored alongside original sponsor Rep. Chip Roy of Texas. The SAVE Act upholds the constitutional principle that voting in federal elections is a right reserved to American citizens and American citizens only. "As your representative, I hear you more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Damaging Republican Budget Resolution (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted against the Republican budget resolution. "Republicans told Americans to trust them on the economy and Donald Trump promised to lower costs on 'day one.' But the budget Republicans voted in favor of today -- on the heels of Americans losing of trillions of dollars in retirement funds more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Disastrous Republican Budget Bill Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against Congressional Republicans' budget-related legislation that calls for at least $1.5 trillion in government spending cuts in the House and at least $4 billion in the Senate. "At a time when families across our community and our country are struggling with rising costs, the Congressional Republican budget plan dir more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation To Increase Voter Suppression and Disenfranchise Voters Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against H.R. 22, a bill that requires specific documents to demonstrate proof of citizenship from every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. The required documentation would include either a passport more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Reintroduces Resolution to Honor Civil Rights Icon with National 'Dolores Huerta Day' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the 95th birthday of legendary labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) reintroduced a resolution to designate April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" in her honor. The resolution celebrates Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and the e more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 10, 2025 AIR FORCE STS Government Solutions LLC, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded a $99,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for F-16 System Program Office integration engineering support. This contract provides for engineering, technical, and logistical, manpower support and technical data required to perform the organic integration activities. Work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and is expected t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) today introduced a Senate resolution expressing support for designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This resolution is endorsed by more than 20 national and state organizations, includi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery Home to Houston WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act, which would move the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston: "Houston played a critical role throughout the life of the space shuttle program, but it is clear political favors trumped common sense an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Aid Law Enforcement Who Have Suffered from Brain Injuries Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced their Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act, which would increase awareness of concussions and brain injuries among public safety officers. This legislation is being led in the House of Representatives by C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chairman Luttrell Holds Oversight Hearing on VA's Efforts to Get Veterans Their Disability Compensation Benefits Faster Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, delivered the f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * DynCorp Agrees to Pay $21 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Inflated Costs on State Department Contract to Train Civilian Police Forces in Iraq DynCorp International LLC (DynCorp) has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it knowingly submitted inflated subcontractor charges under a State Department contract to train Iraqi police forces, known as the "CIVPOL" contract. DynCorp wa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its latest weekly update on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), reflecting filings received between March 31 and April 7, 2025. The notice, published in the April 11 edition of the Federal Register, announces the availability of final EIS documents submitted by other federal agencies in compliance with Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act. These filings represent the EPA's ongoing role in publicly disclosing evaluations of proposed projects that may signif more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated March 20, 2025, from U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc.: * * * To: Ms. Adrienne Camire Acting Administrator Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Acting Administrator Camire, RE: Petition to Clarify Conflicting Regulations 49 CFR 391.2 and 49 CFR 383.23(a)(2) and 383.153(a)(10)(vii)). U.S. Cust more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the receipt of multiple permit applications to conduct scientific activities intended to support the recovery of endangered and threatened species across several U.S. states. In a notice published April 11, 2025, in the Federal Register, the agency invited feedback from the public, as well as local, State, Tribal, and Federal stakeholders, regarding proposed actions that include surveys, research, translocations, and propagation of federally  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Four Key Moments: Hearing on the Health of the Biosimilar Market WASHINGTON, D.C. - Greater use of biosimilar medications offers a proven pathway to expand access to treatments and cut health care costs for patients and Medicare, witnesses testified at a Ways and Means Health subcommittee hearing on the health of the biosimilar market. The drugs, which are the generic version of complex biological med more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2025, from the Amherst Group LLC, Austin, Texas: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite CC- 5610 (Annex H) Washington, DC 20580 Re: Request for Public Comment on SFR Housing Study, P251200 * * * The Amherst Group LLC ("Amherst") appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC's" or "the agency's") January 24, 2025 Request for Public Comme more ST

AUSTIN, Texas, April 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Hosts Governor Ohmura Of Aichi Prefecture At Governor's Mansion Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Governor Hideaki Ohmura of Aichi Prefecture to discuss the strong economic relationship between Texas and Japan and explore new opportunities to increase trade at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. During the meeting, Governor Abbott and Governor Ohmura highlighted the successful economic partnership between Texas and Japa more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Greg Abbott Announces 2025 Star Of Texas Nominations Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2025 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open. Nominations are due to the Office of the Governor by June 13, 2025. "The Star of Texas Awards recognizes the bravery and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on flash mob robberies and intricate retail theft schemes. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 would establish a coordinated multi-agency response and create new tools to tackle evolving tren more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on flash mob robberies and intricate retail theft schemes. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 would establish a coordinated multi-agency response  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Unlocks Reconciliation to Deliver President Trump's Full America First Agenda Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 216-214 the FY25 Concurrent Budget Resolution as amended by the U.S. Senate. This is the first time a Republican-controlled Congress has passed a budget resolution since 2017. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: " The fiscal state  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * House Unlocks Reconciliation to Deliver President Trump's Full America First Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 216-214 the FY25 Concurrent Budget Resolution as amended by the U.S. Senate. This is the first time a Republican-controlled Congress has passed a budget resolution since 2017. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Te more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sean Hannity for Town Hall with Republican Colleagues WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News to discuss Senate Republicans' first 100 days in the 119 th Congress, the state of play for budget reconciliation, and negotiations with Iran. Senator Britt joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) along with fellow Republican Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Tom Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Inflation Update: Chairman Arrington Statement on March CPI Report WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for March 2025, which showed year-over-year inflation dropping to 2.4 percent: "Today's inflation report shows that prices dropped more in March than any month since  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes to Ensures Only U.S. Citizens Vote in U.S. Elections Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to secure the integrity of American elections by passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act requires proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. "The requirement to be a U.S. citizen to vote in U.S. election more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Justice Department Files a Proposed Statement of Interest Supporting Equal Access to Southwest Airlines Travel Program The Justice Department filed a proposed statement of interest today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to make clear that federal law protects the equal right of all Americans to make and enforce contracts regardless of their race. According to the allegations in the case, the 2024 iLa more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Keeping History Alive: Altus A-Team volunteers to keep 'Doc' soaring * Published April 10, 2025 * By Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed * 97th Air mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --Nearly every week for more than a decade, Donald Obreiter, 97th Maintenance Squadron director, joins a team of volunteers in maintaining the B-29 Superfortress 'Doc' at its hangar in Wichita, Kansas. Since 2012, Obreite more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Votes For SAVE Act to Protect Election Integrity WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security -- voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation he also cosponsored in both the 118th and 119th Congress. The SAVE Act would strengthen federal law by requiring proof of American citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Station Nation: Meet Nick Kopp, SpaceX Dragon Flight Lead Nick Kopp is a Dragon flight lead in the Transportation Integration Office at Johnson Space Center in Houston. He is currently leading NASA's efforts to prepare, launch, and return the agency's 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. He works directly with SpaceX and collaborates with NASA's many internal, external, and international partners to ensure the success of this and other cargo missions to the I more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service has opened a public comment period for the proposed listing of several historic sites in the National Register of Historic Places. The pending nominations, submitted before March 29, 2025, span communities in Washington, D.C., New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, and Indiana, and represent a wide spectrum of the nation's architectural, cultural, and social history. Among the nominations is the John Joseph Earley House on Lamo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, McCormick, Gallego, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help House Disabled Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure veterans experiencing homelessness and receiving disability payments maintain access to crucial housing support. The Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA) would pe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on April 10, 2025: * * * PASSED: Sen. Moran's Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment Legislation responds to 2024 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINGTON - This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - that included language to prohibit PACT A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Presses Biden Administration Officials on Decision to Ban LNG Exports WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses in the full committee hearing yesterday titled, "Converting Energy into Intelligence: The Future of AI Technology, Human Discovery, and American Global Competitiveness." Earlier this year, four Department of Energy (DOE) sources revealed more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Statement on Passage of Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement following the House passage of the budget resolution. "I voted in favor of the budget resolution that will allow Republicans to continue moving forward. While the measure was not perfect, it was a necessary step to implement President Trump's agenda, and it gives us the ability to move legislation s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Votes to Prevent Noncitizens from Voting in U.S. Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting YES to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require states to obtain proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals to register to vote in a federal election. "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, which is why protecting them a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Issues Statement on the Passage of the Budget Resolution April 10, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement today after the House passed the Budget Resolution: Congressman Roy said: "Today, I reluctantly voted for the Senate amendment to the House Budget Resolution on the basis of three specific commitments that form the floor for my consideration of the final reconciliation pac more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Issues Statement on the Passage of the SAVE Act April 10, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement today after the House passed his bill, H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act: Congressman Roy said: "Despite the ridiculous attacks and purposeful misinformation spread about the bill, I am pleased to see that the House of Representatives once again passed th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Advance Reconciliation Process WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14: "I proudly voted to pass the one, big beautiful bill," said Congressman Nehls. "77 million Americans gave us a mandate to secure our nation's borders, restore American energy dominance, lower taxes for hardworking Americans, and make Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act April 10, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the reintroduction of the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act ; legislation that addresses the mental health crisis facing our youth through funding to support research, improves the pipeline of culturally competent providers, builds outreach programs that reduce stigma, and develops a trai more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Bill to Keep the SPR Strategic Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act to prohibit the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China, or any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of China. "The federal government should NEVER sell a single drop of our Strategic Pet more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sewell and Sanchez, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Bill to End Tariff Chaos, Reclaim Congress' Trade Authority Washington D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) joined Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (CA-38) and Ways and Means Committee Democrats to introduce the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to put a stop to President Trump's reckless trade wars and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Applauds Signing of Cryptocurrency Resolution into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following President Trump signing his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution regarding Decentralized Finance (DeFi). This resolution overturns an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule on cryptocurrency that would have defined certain developers as "brokers" for reporting and taxation. Upon the CRA being signed into law, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Let's Embrace a Sensible Approach to Time Management WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock the Clock?" Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) underscored the implications of changing the clocks on the American economy, health, and everyday life. Se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 13 committee hearings on April 9, 2025: * * * DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity concluded open and closed hearings to examine United States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Lieutenant General William J. Hartman, USA, Acting Commander, United States Cyber Command, Acting Director, National S more ST

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues demand answers from the Trump administration regarding decision to cancel funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) joined a letter to Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, led by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, demanding answers regarding the administrat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Sens. Moran, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Correct Religious Heritage on Grave Markers for Fallen Servicemembers WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today introduced legislation to identify and research Jewish-American servicemembers interred in American cemeteries overseas who are buried beneath grave markers more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Youth Sports Opportunities for Georgia Kids Bipartisan legislation would expand youth sports facilities & support student mental health Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing bipartisan legislation to build more sports facilities for Georgia kids and families. This week, Sens. Ossoff and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the bipartisan Youth Sports Facilities Act to help build a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Responds to Republican Attempt to Rig the Courts with Legislation to Prevent Judge Shopping WASHINGTON, DC -- As Speaker Mike Johnson and Washington Republicans continue to enable President Trump's unprecedented attacks on federal judges, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) re-introduced legislation to prevent right-wing manipulation of the court system through a tactic known as "judge shopping." Judge shopping is utilized by Republ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview by Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Donald Trump Jr. of Triggered with Don Jr.: * * * QUESTION: Well, guys, joining me now, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Good to have you, Marco. How's everything? SECRETARY RUBIO: Thanks for having me. Thank you. Thanks for having me on here. QUESTION: Well, I imagine this is a good day given the outcome of the basketball game last night. SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, yeah, yeah. It was good to - by the way, that more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36629) entitled "Rail Link Inc. - Petition For Declaratory Order": * * * On August 4, 2022, Rail Link, Inc. (Rail Link), filed a petition for declaratory order requesting that the Board institute a proceeding and establish a procedural schedule to address whether Rail Link is a common carrier subject to the Board's jurisdiction. That question was referred to the Board by the District Court of Harris County, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Outlining One Big, Beautiful Bill to Pass President Trump's Agenda and Deliver for Americans In the reconciliation process, there are two main steps: 1) passing the budget resolution that unlocks the committees' ability to develop legislation that meets certain objectives, and 2) implementing reconciliation legislation. T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Ways and Means Democrats introduce bill to end tariff chaos, reclaim Congress' trade authority WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats, today introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by President Trump's  more PR