WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Aug. 5: Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) honored the 100th anniversary of the late Representative Sonny Montgomery's birth with the following statement: "The State of Mississippi is known for many things - its magnolias, catfish, southern charm, and Sonny Montgomery. Today, August 5, is the 100th anniversary of his birth and I would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to this legendary more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: Only 13 months into his Army career, Ken Foulks learned that he would be deploying to Saudi Arabia to support an operation that would bolster U.S. forces against a threatening Iraqi army. Foulks, now the director of field programs and historical services at the Army Center of Military History, didn't know then that the conflict would eventually alter the course of the U.S. military for the next three decades. Followin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46195) entitled "Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: Background, Status, and Issues". Here are excerpts of the report issued on Jan. 31 and written by Laura B. Comay, specialist in natural resources policy and Marc Humphries, specialist in energy policy: Summary: Almost all U.S. offshore oil and gas production occurs in the Gulf of Mexico. Federal oil and gas leasing in the Gulf is governed primarily by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44981) entitled "The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement". Here are excerpts of the report issued on July 27 and written by M. Angeles Villarreal and Ian F. Fergusson, specialists in international trade and finance: Summary: The 116th Congress, in both its legislative and oversight capacities, has been active in numerous trade policy issues related to renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agre more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule (40 CFR Part 82), published in the Federal Register, entitled: "Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances". The purposed rule was issued by Andrew Wheeler, Administrator. DATES: Comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking must be received on or before October 6, 2020. Any party requesting a public hearing must more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Justice Attorney General William P. Barr at a hearing on the oversight of the agency: I accepted an invitation to testify before this Committee in late March, but it was postponed as a result of the pandemic that continues to pose challenges to us all. I know some other hearings this week have been postponed to honor your late colleague, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia. On behalf of the Department of Justic more PR

MOORE, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Aug. 7: Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today mourned the loss of Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, who served as National Security Advisor to former President Gerald Ford and President George H. W. Bush. "America lost a great patriot and a deep thinker on international affairs with the passing of General Brent Scowcroft. As National Security Advisor to our late President George H. W. Bush, Brent Scowcrof more PR

DE PERE, Wisconsin, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today presented a Southwest Asia Service Medal with One Bronze Service Star to Sergeant John Roes, a Green Bay resident who served for 20 years in the U.S. Army. Sgt. Roes earned this honor while serving in the Persian Gulf War, where he was a member of the 100th Engineer Company of the 30th Engineer Battalion and provided topographical support to the U.S. Arm more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following statement by National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien on the death of Gen. Brent Scowcroft: We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, one of the most distinguished individuals to serve as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. As National Security Advisor for President Gerald Ford and for President George H.W. Bush, General Scowcroft set the standard for effective leadership  more PR