WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming congressional notice from the National Park Service of federal grant funding totaling $4.8 million ($4,782,160.96) from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for four projects in American Samoa. "Congratulations to American Samoa Government and our Department of Parks and Recreation for these substantial federal funds, and thank you t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse successfully advanced his bill, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act, through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which now heads to the House Floor for consideration. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation helps communities build long-term capacity for disaster recovery by allowing for state and local governme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) today introduced the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act to establish an American Wildlife Corridors System that allows species to move freely and safely between habitats to access resources, establish new territories, promote gene flow, and adapt to the impacts of changing climate. "One of the simplest yet most effective solutions to a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Secure School Buses Act to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do not receive federal funding: "Under current law, federal funding for public transit is banned from going to c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the passage of the HEALTH Panel Act through the House Budget Committee. Congressman Burgess and Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced H.R. 9686, the HEALTH Panel Act which will give authority back to the House and the Senate to appoint the Panel of Health Advisors in the Congressional Budget Office. This bill w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced $45,774,615 to West Virginia from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) grant program. Since the creation of the SOR grant program i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: The House Budget Committee today passed the HEALTH Panel Act, led by Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), a bill strengthening congressional oversight of and statutory authority for the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) Panel of Health Advisors. The bill will help improve the accuracy of CBO's scores on bills related to health care by codifying the Panel of Health Advisor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Casey's bills would make community college programs more accessible and valuable for students Bills would spur investment in new and existing community college infrastructure in underserved areas, make it easier for college students to receive degrees when they have completed requirements Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced a suite of bills to strengthen American community colleges an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11604) on Sept. 24, 2024, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball: * * * Reliance on Treasury Department and IRS Tax Guidance The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) use several forms of guidance to help taxpayers understand the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and to inform taxpayers of Treasury and the IRS's position on particular tax issues. For the mos more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the National Park Service announce today $14.1 million in federal funding for three Northeast Ohio parks through the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program(link is external). Cleveland Metroparks will receive $10,813,000 for Irishtown Bend Park and $2,950,000 for new park space on the Cuyahoga Riverfront. The City of Cleveland Heigh more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: D.C. (September 24, 2024) Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the State of Missouri executed Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams, despite a credible case of his innocence and mass scrutiny over the fairness of his trial. Last week, Congresswoman Bush sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Parson, urging him to grant clemency and halt Mr. Williams' execution. "Sometimes injusti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024, which would add medical laboratory professionals to the National Health Service Corps and provide grants to accredited institutions to train more clinical lab staff. This legislation will support patients by helping to address the current national shortage of clinical lab professionals.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ)--co-founders of the new U.S. Senate Lead Task Force and the U.S. Senate Environmental Justice Caucus--along with U.S. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) are calling on the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to expedite its review of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: In light of a new report revealing that it will take the Department of Education well into 2027 to complete the implementation of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) work to fix this fiasco for farm families is gaining momentum with the endorsement of 24 education and agriculture groups. After the new formula changed a farm family's expected annual contri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a roughly $1.4 million grant for Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This grant for more than $1.4 million helps People Incorporated of Virginia advance services that promote childhood education and contribute to famil more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD, CT A community health center in Hartford will receive a major federal funding boost courtesy of a $4.2 million federal grant earmarked for expanded behavioral health services. The Charter Oak Health Center,(link is external) located at 401 New Britain Ave., Hartford, is a community health center offering health care to underserved populations in that area, regardless of the ability to pay.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) led 7 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young on Statistical Policy Directive 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15), urging OMB to take add more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) from today's hearing, entitled, "Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Committee's oversight hearing entitled, "Everyday Heroes: Supporting the Veteran Caregiver Community." Good morning. The Committee will come to order. I want to welcome all the witnesses to our more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- 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 championing Fort Ticonderoga and the crucial importance her district played in the story of our nation's founding. Supporting Fort Ticonderoga, One of America's Favorite Forts By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Our great historic sites like Fort Ticonderoga are living classrooms for our children, communities, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) joined Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), alongside Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) in introducing the bipartisan Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Authorization Act. The RCORP Authorization Act will establish and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural areas for opioid users. "From health care wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), called on the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to expedite its review of the Biden Administration's proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), which would lower the lead act more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is announcing a $500,000 federal grant to the Richmond County District Attorney's Office (RCDA) which will enable the DA's Office to establish a Cold Case Unit, and dedicate more time to investigating violent cold cases that already have suspect DNA profiles. The grant is administered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance and awarded under the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- 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 $45,774,615 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) State Opioid Response grant program for the West Virginia Department of Human Services. This program supports substance use disorder education and prevention efforts statewide. "With the highest rate of overdose death out of every state  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and the City of West Sacramento announced $15 million in federal funding for the city's Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project. "The partnership between the federal government and the City of West Sacramento is crucial to deliver tangible results for our residents. This infusion of federal funds goes right into the heart of the city to reinvigorate Bry more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) and four other House Democrats to reintroduce the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America's child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and educators. Alongside Congresswoman McClellan, these bills are also co-led b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senator McConnell advocated for this funding in the annual government funding bill Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Maysville Community and Technical College will receive $1,004,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). The federal grant will be used to build out a welding training more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is receiving a Land and Water Conservation grant of $1,628,498 to help develop a new welcome center and make other improvements to boost the visitor experience at Smith Rock State Park. "Oregon's public parks and lands are core to our quality of life and state's economy, and it's essential to ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Authorization Act with Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Ann Kuster (D-NH). The RCORP Authorization Act will establish and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural areas for opioid users. "Ensuring there are enough resources for those who are suffe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: Last night, the House passed a critical provision from Rep. Harder's landmark package to address the wildfire crisis as an amendment to a larger bill Watch Rep. Harder speak on the House floor in support of his amendment HERE(link is external) Representative Josh Harder passed a critical amendment to support wildland firefighters and address the wildfire crisis. This marks an important step towards im more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he secured a $676,348 Bridge Planning Grant for the City of San Bernardino to rehabilitate 11 priority bridges with identified structural deficiencies to improve resident safety. This program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Aguilar helped pass. "The safety and structural soundness of our bridges are fundamental concerns for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to help Rhode Island's law enforcement community close cases on violent crimes that, in many cases, have been left unsolved for decades, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will receive a $500,000 federal grant for the office's cold case unit of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: 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 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of upholding the merit-based process when recognizing federal tribes, including the Lumbee community. The remarks as prepared are below. "I rise today to express my deep opposition to any circumvention of the merit-based process set out in law, which would grant federal recog more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: This week, the American Ambulance Association (AAA) recognized Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) as a 2024 Legislator of the Year for her leadership in addressing critical workforce shortages facing emergency medical services. In November, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez introduced the bipartisan PARA-EMT Act to address EMS staffing shortages and support Southwest Washington veter more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) joined activist around the country calling on the Missouri Supreme Court to step in and spare the life of an innocent man set to be executed tonight, Marcellus Williams. Williams was convicted in 2001 of killing Felicia Gayle in 1998. The top Prosecutor fought to have his conviction repealed based on new evidence.The family of the woman he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced a major $1,151,000 National Park Service award through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program (ORLP) to the City of Toledo for upgrades and improvements at Rev. H.V. Savage Park. This award will increase public access to high-quality outdoor recreation and natural space in Toledo's Junction neighborhood by rehabilitating the city's oldes more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) released a statement regarding Caldwell, OH, receiving a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) of $750,000 for their water system improvement project. His statement is as follows: "Access to clean and reliable water is a fundamental necessity for any community, and this grant is a significant investment in the future of Caldwell, p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Following strong support from Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Catherine's Health was awarded the full grant amount from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will expand the federally qualified health center's behavioral health services. "West Michigan's behavioral health system is strained due to the rising number of incoming patients coupled with the closure of clini more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Last week, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) led a letter with many of his Texas colleagues requesting that (Kelly-Cruz) S. 2228, the Building Chips in America Act, be brought to the House floor. After passing the Senate with unanimous consent, S. 2228 cleared the House today. This legislation is essential to meet United States economic and national security goals as well as bring chip manu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operated by the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office was awarded $1,241,250 in federal funding for major technology and communications equipment upgrades, announced Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), who personally secured the funds through a congressional earmark. "Monmouth County--under the great leadership of Sheriff Shaun Golden--has provided top-notch and cost-effecti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: AKRON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.2 million to My Community Health Center and Axesspointe Community Health Center to expand mental health and substance use disorder services for people in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. "Every American should be able to access quality, affordable mental health care, no matter whe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: AKRON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women awarded $349,556 to Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center for a program to engage men and boys as allies in the prevention of violence against women and girls. "Women and men must be equal partners in the effort to end sexual and inter-partner violence, and I am proud to se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, at a press conference, Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jennifer McClellan (VA-03), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) to reintroduce the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act. Pettersen also introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Creating Early Childh more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02), and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Industrial Agriculture Conversion Act (IACA), which would allow farmers to voluntarily convert their on-farm infrastructure toward more climate-friendly uses with USDA conservation dollars. The IACA would use existing agricultural conservation funds to su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and David Scott (D-GA), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Jobs, On-the-Job 'Earn While You Learn' Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act. The legislation would encourage the U.S. Department of Labor to work with African American organizations and labor unions to recruit a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to help Rhode Island's law enforcement community close cases on violent crimes that, in many cases, have been left unsolved for decades, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will receive a $500,000 federal grant for the office's cold case un more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to help Rhode Island's law enforcement community close cases on violent crimes that, in many cases, have been left unsolved for decades, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will receive a $500,000 federal grant for the office's cold case unit of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Currently, Entrepreneurs Can Only Write Off $5,000 In Costs When Starting A New Business A Recent Survey Found That Small Business Owners Spend An Average Of $40,000 To Get Their Businesses Off The Ground Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide more tax reli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Under U.S. law, any individual who has been, or is affiliated with a Communist Party is deemed inadmissible for entry into our nation. However, under the Biden-Harris Administration's mass immigration program, it's been reported that individuals tied to the illegitimate Cuban regime have entered the U.S. and are now residing here. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: NY Received Two Of Just 7 Awards Across America To Jumpstart The National Semiconductor Technology Center's Workforce Partner Alliance Program Which Will Help Get Students The Hands-On Training They Need For Good-Paying Jobs At Companies Like Micron, GlobalFoundries, Corning, And Edwards Vacuum Expanding Now In Upstate NY Thanks To Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law Awards To Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education announced an award of $500,000 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) under the State Personnel Development Grants Program. This funding will support NDDPI's Grad 701 initiative, which aims to close graduation gaps, improve support systems, and boost outcomes for all students. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-relea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced the U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding Polar Semiconductor $123 million in federal funding as part of the CHIPS and Science Act to expand its Bloomington manufacturing facility. Polar is the first company in the country to move from a preliminary agreement to the award stage. The funding will go toward exp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar met veterans visiting Washington, D.C. through the Honor Flight Network program. The Honor Flight Network has flown approximately over 2,300 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Washington to see their memorials at no cost in recognition of their service and sacrifices. This flight consisted of 215 Minnesota and North Dakota-based veterans who served in World W more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that his bipartisan Risky Research Review Act, a first-of-its-kind proposal to establish a Life Sciences Research Security Board within the Executive Branch, was advanced by the Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: Continuing his efforts to support local fire departments and increase staffing, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $4,468,644 for the city of Bozeman to hire more firefighters. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tester secured this funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program through the 2023 governm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing,titled "The Costs of Inaction: Economic Risks from Housing Unaffordability." Yesterday, Senator Whitehouse introduced the Affordable Housing Construction Act, new legislation to make housing mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Ohio and Pennsylvania Sens. Sherrod Brown, J.D. Vance, Bob Casey and John Fetterman, introduced a resolution designating September 23-29 as "Rail Safety Week." The resolution outlines the need to reduce accidents and i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today applauded New Hampshire's $500,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) award through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a record amount for the Granite State. The award is part of $20 mill more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Secure School Buses Act to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do not receive federal funding. "The Clean School Bus Program has provided school districts in Arizona and throu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: MOLINE, IL Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $12,269,860 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for safety and infrastructure upgrades at Chicago-Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Rockford, the Quad Cities International Airport in Rock Island County, and the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) in McLean County. "Too many of my neighbors across Central and Northwestern Ill more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded Albany County a $549,998 grant over three years to support a project jointly administered by the Albany County Department of Mental Health and the Albany County Probation Department that aims to reduce recidivism and enhance support for individuals released from incarceration in Albany County. This a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Reverend Warnock gave remarks to over 150 Atlanta airport business owners, officials, engineering and construction companies, and other aviation professionals Earlier this year, Senator Reverend Warnock successfully secured a provision in the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill to protect local control of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) AT more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: WATCH: Baldwin speaking on the Senate floor in support of the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) went to the U.S. Senate floor to advance her legislation to break down barriers to abortion care for women in states without access. The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act would help offset the cost of travel-related expenses associated with traveling long distances more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: WATCH: Padilla warns immunity decision contradicts fundamental democratic principles and basic accountability Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC), joined a hearing titled "'When the President Does It, that Means It's Not Illegal': The Supreme Court's Unprecedented Immunity Decision," to question witnesses on the Supreme Court's dangerous ruling i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) reintroduced the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America's child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and educators. These bills are co-led by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jennifer McClellan (VA-3), Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), an more PR