WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and other organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention projects. More information on e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King announced that six Maine police departments have been awarded a total of $2,075,000 through the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant programs. The various programs overseen by the COPS office support numerous initiatives for local police department more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12768) on Sept. 19, 2024, by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * National Park Service: FY2025 Appropriations The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 431 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12424) on Sept. 19, 2024, by social policy specialists Emilie Stoltzfus and Jessica Tollestrup: * * * Supporting America's Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) On September 18, 2024, the House passed the Supporting America's Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076, as amended), 405-10. The House-passed bill incorporates the texts of two bills as unanimously approved by the House Ways and M more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48189) on Sept. 19, 2024, entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2025 State of Play" by William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 Quick Summary: FY2025 DHS Appropriations Current Status ... 1 When Annual Appropriations Are Unresolved and the Fiscal Year Begins ... 1 If a Continuing Res more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48190) on Sept. 19, 2024, entitled "SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program: Structure and Current Issues" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY To address discriminatory barriers in federal procurement markets for certain business owners, Congress has sought to help small "socially and economically disadvantaged" businesses more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) announced $2.2 million in federal funding for Hilbert College through the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions Program. This five-year grant will establish and staff an Academic Services Center (ASC) at Hilbert College, which will provide essential support services to help students succeed. "This significant federal investment in Hilbert Colleg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the VA Extenders Act of 2024. The bill extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) authorities that are set to expire at the end of the fiscal year. "Veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our freedom, and it is our responsibility to see that they continue receiving the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: WATCH HERE: "I am urging Governor Parson not to let another innocent man be murdered at the hands of the state," says Bush. Washington D.C. (Sept. 20, 2024) --Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor urging Missouri Governor Mike Parson to immediately halt the execution of Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams, an innocent man scheduled to be executed by the state of Missouri nex more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced a $100 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase production capacity at Forge Battery's lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Morrisville. Forge Battery will use this federal funding for a new facility that will produce lithium-ion battery cells to help electrify key industries including heavy trucking, off-road vehicles, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the America's Clean Future Fund Act, a bill that would spur job creation by investing in a clean energy economy. The bill seeks to drive significant carbon emissions reductions to combat the climate crisis; provide transition assistance to environmental justice (EJ) communities, farmers, and fossil fuel-reliant communities; and provide fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced grants totaling more than $600,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support recreation in the towns of Littleton and Mexico. The funding will be used to renovate existinginfrastructure and add new features to the Littleton Playground and Mexico Recreation Park."Spending time outside is good for the body and good for the soul," Golden said. "T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $545,692 grant. The funding will support the Riverview sewer extension project and connect 22 households to the county wastewater system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Residents in rural areas are sadly prone to lack of access to adequate wastewater systems. "This ARC grant for $545,692 help more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women has awarded Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society a $550,000 grant. The funding will support providing legal assistance to victims of violence, among other victim services. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Many families often do not have the financial means to afford legal assistance even in sit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $600,000 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems provides healthcare support and services for several localities in Virginia's Ninth Dist more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support a waterline extension project for the Town of Stickleyville and connect 12 households to the municipal water system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "People with poor access to safe and reliable drinking water are vulnerable to health challenges related to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Dickenson County Public Service Authority a $700,000 grant. The funding will support water line replacement and connect 45 households along Backbone Ridge Road. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Leaks and failures in water and sewer systems can create poor health and environmental conditions. "This ARC gra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Sunset Holler, Inc. a $700,000 grant. The funding will support the Southern Gap Amphitheater Project. This project will create a 2,500 seat commercial-grade amphitheater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "According to a feasibility study, a Southern Gap Amphitheater will create 8 full time jobs and attract 64,0 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Virginia, a $599,996 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Tri-Area Community Health consists of dedicated healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive health care services. "This grant for almost $6 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced three Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grants he secured totaling $5,416,000 to strengthen maternal and newborn care, improving outcomes for mothers and babies in rural New Mexico, and to expand mental health care and substance use disorder treatment in Gallup and Carlsbad. Heinrich secured these thre more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: EMERADO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured an $11.6 million grant to establish a fire station serving Grand Sky and the Grand Forks Air Force Base. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to advance the award under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP), which the senator has supported through annual appropriations legislation. Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) continue to root out antisemitism at taxpayer-funded institutions across the country. Their recent letters to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in Sun Community News celebrating the impact apple production in New York's 21st Congressional District has on U.S. agriculture. Celebrating NY-21's impact on U.S. Agriculture this apple season By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik "I'm proud to represent New York's 21st Congressional District which is home to some of the most incredibl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Steve Daines (R-MT), chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Parks respectively, and John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation to help combat the housing shortage that the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service and other land management agency employees are f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $42,994,000 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for 10 community projects across West Virginia. The funding will bolster general healthcare and mental health services across West Virginia. These federal awards are Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Battery Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-MD.) wrote to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson, pressing the agency for answers on its decision to cancel the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manuf more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) wrote to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson, pressing the agency for answers on its decision to cancel the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke on the House of Representatives floor to honor her Deputy District Director, Kim McMillion, for her 25 years of working for the House of Representatives. Remarks as prepared are below. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Kim McMillion, who serves as my Deputy District Director over my Beckley, West Virginia office. Kim recently celebrated h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: ICYMI: Senator Murray visits Mary's Place in Seattle and discusses the importance of providing economic security for domestic violence survivors The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2024 addresses economic barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensures 40 days of leave for victims--10 of which must be paid Senator Murray: "No survivor of dome more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Long Branch, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced he has helped secure nearly $2.5 million in federal funding for Highland Park, Neptune, Perth Amboy, Sayreville and Old Bridge police departments. This funding was made possible through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Hiring Program (CHP), Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program (LEMHW more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On the 13th anniversary of the full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus, alongside Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) reintroduced theSecuring the Rights our Veterans Earned (SERVE) Act to guarantee and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: CHICAGO, IL Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, announced over $200 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Mega Program. With this federal funding, the Illinois Department of Transportation will receive $209,877,984 for the Chicago Region Environmental and Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: 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  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: 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 Agen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 9503, the Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Taliban Theft Act. In May 2024, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) found that at least $10.9 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars went to the Taliban in the form of taxes, fees, duties, and utilities. Even more troubling, since the Biden-Harr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: This week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) wrote to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson, pressing the agency for answers on its decision to cancel the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Representatives Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) applaud the passage of their bill, the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act, in the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. This bill establishes a permit-by-rule system to streamline the federal permitting process. "This bill would have a big impact on Utah where much of our land is federally owned. Projects that woul more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: In a hearing with the House Small Business Committee today, Rep. Celeste Maloy questioned SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman about the lack of responsiveness from the Small Business Administration as Utah tries to partner with them to help small businesses in the state thrive. Rep. Maloy: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Administrator Guzman, thanks for being here. You've heard from a lot of my colleagues. I'm not goi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand mental health and substance use services in Jefferson County and the Black Belt. Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) in Birmingham and Rural Health Medical Program in Selma were each awarded $600,000 to expa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded multiple grants totaling $1,056,640 to communities in Ohio's 13th Congressional District to hire and retain law enforcement officers and support community policing. "I'm excited to announce over $1 million in Community Oriented Policing funding will be coming more PR

EAST PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Governor Dan McKee in announcing $125,390,467 in federal funding for Rhode Island to help replace the Washington Bridge. The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the "Mega grant" program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Ass more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: On Friday, U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the bipartisan Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2024 to ensure that law enforcement agencies across the nation regain access to critical equipment under the Department of Defense 1033 Program necessary for search and rescue operations, emergency and natural disaster response efforts, and active shooter si more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on heroin and opioid dealers thanks to a new round of federal 'COPS grants' totaling $4,921,873 that is being awarded to local law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo helped make the funds available more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on heroin and opioid dealers thanks to a new round of federal 'COPS grants' totaling $4,921,873 that is being awarded to local law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo helped make the funds available thro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: EAST PROVIDENCE, RI U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Governor Dan McKee in announcing $125,390,467 in federal funding for Rhode Island to help replace the Washington Bridge. The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the "Mega grant" program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance prog more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: EAST PROVIDENCE, RI U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Governor Dan McKee in announcing $125,390,467 in federal funding for Rhode Island to help replace the Washington Bridge. The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the "Mega grant" program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Stood In Cap Region In 2022 To Push For HIDTA Zone For Schenectady & Rensselaer County To Combat Overdose Epidemic, And After Delivering Schenectady Later That Year Now Secures The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle To Boost Fed Resources To Go After Drug Traffickers In The Cap Region Schumer: HIDTA Designation Will Help Combat Capital Region Overdose Epidemic With New Fed more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of u more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, secured the inclusion of key provisions for small businesses in the Senate FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) manager's package, which was filed to the bill yesterday. The leadership of both the Senate Armed S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Murray is the Chair of the full Senate Appropriations Committee and the subcommittee that funds the Department of Energy, and has made investments in clean energy and American manufacturing and innovation a top funding priority for the federal government ICYMI FROM AUGUST 2023: Senator Murray Discusses New Clean Energy Jobs and Opportunities at Big Bend Community College's Workforce Training Center in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday advanced Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton's Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. The legislation, introduced with Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada, would empower the Federal Emergency Management Agency to better address extreme heat and to provide communities with more resources, including cooling ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: With recent reports indicating that General Secretary for the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam plans to meet with Meta and Google while in the United States next week, Rep. Michelle Steel is calling on both companies to refuse their meetings and clarify whether they support Vietnam's persecution of those utilizing their platforms. In letters to both Meta(link is external) and Google(link is external) more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: RIVERSIDE, CA Today, Representative Mark Takano (D-CA-39) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) hailed a $13,092,670 federal grant that will go to Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County to support March Air Reserve Base by upgrading the wastewater system through the replacement and expansion of the sewer force main, as part of the larger Wastewater Infrastructure Resiliency Program. The grant was  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced that Saratoga County has been awarded $200,000 for a Battlefield Interpretation Grants (BIG) project. He advocated to the National Park Service for Saratoga County to receive this funding for the implementation of technology to establish new, immersive exhibits that will interpret the figures and events that took place during the American Revolution. "As  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $627,785.49 in federal funding to support firefighters and first responders across Western Maryland. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through equipment and facility upgrades, ensuring better protection for the public and the volunteer firefighters. These awards come after the l more PR