WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming two additional grants from the U.S. Department of Justice for American Samoa, which has sent a series of grant notices in recent weeks for the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency (CJPA) led by Director Mariana Timu-Faiai. Aumua Amata has been sent congressional notification of the following grants totaling $432,000: Congressw more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: DC [9/26/24] This week Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Don Bacon (R-NE), and David Valadao (R-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide transportation for people in need of overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, and supportive services. The Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services (CHIERS) Act is inspired by the former long-runn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Fair Flood Protection Act caps insurance premiums, cuts fees Casey bill to provide long-term stability for Pennsylvania homeowners Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation to cap the cost of flood insurance, making homeownership more affordable for working families. Across Pennsylvania, as floods become more frequent and intense, homeowners are struggling to keep up with signif more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Gooch Park, a 10.2-acre greenspace with an outdoor pool, pavilion, and playing fields, will receive a National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy grant of $3,339,000 to make major improvements. The park, one of the first in Memphis designated for African Americans and named for philanthropists Cecil Milton and Boyce Alexander Gooch, who were k more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) released the following statements after the Senate Indian Affairs Committee voted to pass their bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act. Specifically, the BADGES for Native Communities Act would support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: On World Contraception Day, Reps. Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08), Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Lois Frankel (FL-22), Kathy Manning (NC-06), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced legislation to help address current challenges in accessing contraceptive care. The Strengthening Access to Contraceptive Care Act would establish and carry out a grant program to increase the capacity for hospitals, clinics, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Virginia Tech a $126,000 subgrant. The funding will support the Quantum Appalachia project, an effort to connect quantum computers and devices for information and resource distribution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "As quantum computing emerges, Appalachia is fertile ground for the quantum technology market more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Big Stone Gap a $700,000 grant. The funding will support infrastructure upgrades at Big Cherry Lake. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Big Cherry Lake reservoir reflects the true beauty and nature of Southwest Virginia. "This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Big Stone Gap upgrade Big Cherry Lake's infrastructure a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain Empire Community College's (MECC) Center for Workforce and Innovation in Appalachia (CWIA). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Mountain Empire Community College's CWIA trains and prepares students for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center (ACCC) in Waterbury will receive $130,000 in federal grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This grant was awarded through the NEA ArtsHERE program, which supports organizations committed to equity and engaging underserved communities. In April, Congresswoman Hayes signed a letter supporting th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Manager's Package on Annual Defense Bill includes Heinrich's Good Samaritan bill, significantly increased funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission, & legislation he authored to bolster the Department of Defense's AI capabilities Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that, in addition to strong investments in New Mexico's military installations, national labs, and service members, he  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs voted to approve their bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act. Specifically, the BADGES for Native Communities Act would support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture released the following testimony by Darrell Seki Sr., chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, from a Sept. 11, 2024, joint hearing with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration entitled "Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities": * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Scott, Chairman H more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Amtrak Inspector General Kevin H. Winters from a Sept. 18, 2024, oversight hearing on the agency programs and operations: * * * Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Quigley, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) oversight of Amtrak (the company) prog more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Transportation Inspector General Eric J. Soskin from a Sept. 18, 2024, oversight hearing on the agency transportation programs and activities: * * * Chair Womack, Ranking Member Quigley, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) oversight of Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology released the following written testimony by Misty Ann Giles, director of the Department of Administration and chief operating officer for Montana, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "From Introduction to Implementation: A BEAD Program Progress Report." BEAD stands for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment. * * * Chair Latta, Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Matsui, Ranking Member Pallone, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology released the following written testimony by Blair Levin, a policy analyst with New Street Research, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "From Introduction to Implementation: A BEAD Program Progress Report." BEAD stands for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment. * * * Summary of Key Points The principal causes of the time the BEAD program has taken to be able to fund deployments stem from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology released the following testimony by Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of the NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "From Introduction to Implementation: A BEAD Program Progress Report." BEAD stands for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment. * * * Chairman Latta and Ranking Member Matsui, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to testify  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion released the following written testimony by Amanda Tuminelli, chief legal officer of the DeFi Education Fund, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralized Finance": * * * Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for having me before the Subcommittee to speak about the importance and v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced H.R. 9835(link is external), the bipartisan, bicameral Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act of 2024 (SASIDA) alongside Representatives Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) and Hank Johnson (GA-04). This legislation would authorize grants to expand emotional support services for sexual abuse survivors in prisons, jails, and detention facilities more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and John Cornyn (R-TX), along with their colleagues, introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act, which would close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris Administration used to grant amnesty to over 500,000 illegal immigrants in a June 2024 executive action. "Our wide-open southern border is a national security crisis enabled by the Biden Administration's weak more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: The Library of Congress Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office, under the Center for Learning Literacy and Engagement, has awarded Teaching with Primary Sources grants to 23 first-time and 19 continuing grantee organizations located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The current grants awarded in September provide one year of funding, with the possibility of two additional one-year grants, contingent upon succe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $10,698,764 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding for 11 Maryland projects to protect and restore water quality, species and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. "Maryland's ecological and economic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $10,698,764 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding for 11 Maryland projects to protect and restore water quality, species, and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. "Maryland's e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen John Sarbanes, Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $10,698,764 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding for 11 Maryland projects to protect and restore water quality, species and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. "Maryland's ecological and economic i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) announced today the introduction of the White Oak Resilience Act of 2024, which will mobilize greater federal resources and direct research into safeguarding our nation's White Oak tree population. White Oak trees are vital to the environmental ecosystem, as well as several trademark American more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Senator introduces new bill to address how car companies can use Americans' data Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced the introduction of new legislation to protect consumers' privacy from companies who collect and sell Americans' car data. Currently, there is a troubling trend of collecting, storing, and selling data from Americans' vehicles largely without drivers' knowledge. Recent reporti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday announced the National Park Service awarded the state of Connecticut a total of $6.9 million in federal grants to renovate recreation facilities and advance land conservation efforts. The grants are funded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.-01) and Vince Fong (R-Calif.-20) urged President Biden to grant Governor Gavin Newsom's request for a major disaster declaration in response to the severe impacts of the Park and Borel Fires on Butte, Tehama, and Kern counties. The fires, both exacerbated by extreme heat across the state from July 24 to August 26, dam more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack sent a letter to President Biden requesting the full scope of Public Assistance Category B for Alachua, Columbia, and Marion Counties prior to Hurricane Helene's landfall on Thursday, September 26. View the letter below. * * * September 25, 2024 To: President Joseph R. Biden Jr., The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania NW, Washington, DC 20500 Dea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, along with Rep. Webster (FL-11), Chairman of the Subcommittee and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act. This legislation would ensure that ports across the United States are taking the proper steps to protect against potential  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, a bill supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), which would improve the health and resiliency of America's forests. The legislation was supported by every House Republican and fifty-five House Democrats. More than 117 million acres of forests in the United States are overgrown, prone to fires, and in need of active manag more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that the National Park Service has awarded a competitive grant of nearly $4.5 million dollars toward land acquisition on Deaverview Mountain in Buncombe County for a future public park. Out of 54 projects in 24 states, this was the only one funded in North Carolina. Deaverview Mountain is currently privately owned and this fed more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 9828, the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, a bill that would strip vaccine manufacturers of their unjust liability shields. This carveout has resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in profits for Big Pharma while leaving tens of thousands of people without the ability to seek legal justice and compensation fo more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) applauded an investment of $10,091,442 in federal funding for the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) in Seattle, Washington. This funding will help NAPCA continue its work of assisting older Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) individuals in accessing community service programs that serve as a bridge to employment oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will distribute $499,859 to two San Jose museums to support the development of new creative and educational resources. "San Jose is a hub for innovation, education, and diversity, and this federal funding wil more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for Calumet College of St. Joseph under the Department of Education's Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) program. Calumet College of St. Joseph will receive $3 million over five years to implement Camino al Éxito: A GPS for Hispanic Student Success, a program that aims to expand opportunitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) led a letter with 11 colleagues to ask Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Director of Office Management and Budget Shalanda Young to include funding for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) Southeast Gateway Line Project in the Fiscal Year 2026 President's Budget Request. The Southeast Gat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) is proud to announce Muskegon Heights will receive over $65K in an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant will help equip the department with the necessary tools, training, and personnel to maintain emergency preparedness. "When West Michiganders are in crisis, our fire departments are often the first to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- 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 Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $459,442 to the City of Akron to establish a more effective and responsive approach to addressing mental health needs in the community while promoting public health and safety through the Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT) Program. "I am pleased to announce this vital fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: CANTON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women awarded $500,000 to the Stark County Prosecutor's Office for a program to improve the criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. "I am excited to announce this funding, which will further cement a relationship between two ke more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced H.R. 9824, the College Thriving Act of 2024, legislation to create a Department of Education grant for colleges and universities to design and implement a skills-for-success course for first year college students. "Opportunities for practical and emotional skill-building in a student's fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced H.R. 9824, the College Thriving Act of 2024, legislation to create a Department of Education grant for colleges and universities to design and implement a skills-for-success course for first year college students. "Opportunities for practical and emotional skill-building in a student's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan State Boating Act to ensure that states can collect boating fees during the boat registration and certificate of numbering process. These fees help fund programs to address aquatic invasive species, boating safety, search and rescue, and more. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Crapo ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to save lives and better connect Rhode Islanders struggling with opioid use disorder to treatment, recovery, and prevention services, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $11,363,011 for Rhode Island through the federal State Opioid Response (SOR) grant, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will distribute $499,859 to two San Jose museums to support the development of new creative and educational resources. "San Jose is a hub for innovation, education, and diversity, and this federal funding will  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced an award of $4,490,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) to support redevelopment projects at parks across North Dakota. The award will be distributed for the following projects: $3,490,000 for the Grand Forks Downtown Gateway and Greenway, an outdoor recreational area consisting of 2,200 acres. $1,000,000 to support the Turtle more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: Following his sustained efforts to ensure Montana veterans are properly memorialized close to home, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured more than $2.7 million in funding for the state of Montana to expand the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison, Montana. "Making sure Montana veterans have a final resting place that honors their service and sacrifice is critical to preserving their legacies," said Te more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), Co-Chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, Thursday applauded the adoption of their resolution designating October 7 through October 12 as "National 4-H Week." Stabenow said: "As a former 4-H'er myself, I know that 4-H prepares young people to thrive in their more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: Commerce Committee Democrats, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Ben Ray Lujan. (D-N.M.) introduced legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- 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, joined Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman from Punchbowl News to discuss news of the day and the critical role that small businesses play in shaping the economic future of America. During the event, Chair Shaheen said, "My favor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: Following his sustained efforts to ensure Montana veterans are properly memorialized close to home, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured more than $2.7 million in funding for the state of Montana to expand the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison, Montana. "Making sure Montana veterans have a final resting place that honors their service and sacrifice is cri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Washington state faces a shortage of nearly 172,000 affordable homes Murray has made increasing federal funding to boost housing supply a top priority as Senate Appropriations Chair Murray: "The housing crisis is hitting everyone, I hear about this from folks back in Washington state all of the time. We've got a long way to go, and a lot of people to help, but to me--the bottom line is more affordable  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Department of Education's update on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). "I wrote the FAFSA Simplification Act to make it easier for students to get the financial aid they deserve--it should be uncomplicated for students and parents to navigate this form and figur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Budd (R-NC), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Katie Britt (R-AL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), James Lankford (R-OK), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced their Visa Integrity Preservation Act, which would close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Dublin, Ga. U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced infrastructure upgrades to strengthen economic development and support job creation in Laurens County. Today, Sens. Ossoff and Warnock announced they are delivering over $2.9 million in Federal funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to the Dublin Laurens County Development Authorit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: ROCKFORD, IL As we approach the start of National Crime Prevention Month, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $500,000 for the City of Freeport to improve security of their schools and school grounds. "When parents put their kids on the school bus every morning, they need to be able to trust that their kids will be safe," said Sorensen. "This important funding coming to Freeport will make su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former fair housing lawyer, (both D-VA) announced $1,626,496 in federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) Grant Program. The program allocates funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners with respect to property maintena more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he is cosponsoring legislation that would help ensure college students in Oregon and nationwide can meet their basic needs while pursuing their education. The Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act aims to combat the basic needs crisis by allocating funding to help students access nutritious food, safe and secure housing, mental and physical he more PR