WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-ever inspection strategies to stop drug smuggling by commercial aircraft, railroads, vehicles, and ships. The legislation would boost state, local and tribal law enforcement resources, deploy cutting edge non-i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: BATON ROUGE This morning, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined officials from JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission), Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to announce the launch of the GNO Food and Beverage Incubator at the Churchill Technology and Business Park. Nearly half of the incubator's start-up costs were provided by a U.S. Econom more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12486) on Oct. 1, 2024, by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * Central America: Policy Options Following Expiration of Targeted Sanctions Authority On December 27, 2023, a targeted sanctions authority created by Congress to respond to corruption and democratic backsliding in four Central American countries (Figure 1) expired a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10992) on Sept. 30, 2024, by education policy specialists Kyrie E. Dragoo and Rebecca R. Skinner: * * * Department of Education Support for School Safety Initiatives Congressional interest in elementary and secondary public school safety and security remains strong. Though public school safety and security is primarily a state and local responsibility, there are federal programs more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10835) on Oct. 1, 2024, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses? This Insight provides a short overview of what would happen if the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) were not to be reauthorized by December 20, 2024, and allowed to lapse. Expiration of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $1.46 million federal loan for the Town of Cohocton to support a significant water infrastructure improvement project. The funding, awarded through the USDA's Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, will allow Cohocton to address critical water management issues and secure a dependable water supply for residents. "This significant investment more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $4.9 million federal loan for the Town of Prattsburgh to support essential improvements to its water infrastructure. The funding, secured through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, will replace outdated water mains and ensure a safe, clean, and reliable water supply for the co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: FRESNO, Calif. U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan Hydrogen for Industry Act(link is external), which creates a program for hydrogen to be used to produce building materials such as steel, cement, glass, chemicals, and fuel. "I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to provid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited the KC Farm School to announce her new bill aimed at strengthening local and regional food systems. Davids' Resilient Food Supply Chain and Affordability Act(link is external) would make permanent the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, which is enhancing resilience within the food supply chain, supporting local farmers, creating jobs, and reduci more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- 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 contribu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Langhorne, PA Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced that he has secured a $1,200,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant for the Tullytown Borough Revitalization Project. The CPF was introduced by Fitzpatrick into the FY2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act as a part of the Community Project Funding program--an initiative that allows Members of Congress to target federal funds for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Deliver for Veterans Act (H.R.522), legislation to eliminate barriers for service-disabled veterans to access adaptive vehicles. The bill received broad bipartisan support, passing under suspension of the rules. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was led for endorsement by Representatives James Moylan (GU-AL) and Ed Case  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Last week, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, responded to the National Endowment for Democracy's (NED) letter, demanding documents from the NED that show how it was linked to the taxpayer funded censorship of small domestic businesses. * * * In Case You Missed It: "State Department-backed gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Last week, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, blasted the Small Business Administration for its mishandling of a $100 million taxpayer funded program. In Case You Missed It: "Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: LOS ANGELES, CA Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) presented $1,666,279 to Butterfly's Haven for its Youth Housing Project, which will create equitable housing security and economic opportunities for youth in Los Angeles. The project is one of 15 community projects(link is external) that Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove secured a total of $12.4 million for through Fiscal Year 2024 governm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Manchester, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $230,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for community organizations to expand local arts initiatives. "The arts are a bedrock of our society, bringing communities together and raising awareness to the important issues that deserve our collective attention," said Larson. "I commend Community Partners in Action and Har more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $20,706,897 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help New Mexico's law enforcement solve crimes, support survivor services, improve violence prevention, and keep communities safe. The grants will be distribute more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $20,706,897 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help New Mexico's law enforcement solve crimes, support survivor services, improve violence prevention, and keep communities safe. The grants will be distributed more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced a bipartisan bill to help combat wildfires through advanced early detection using satellite technology. The Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act would create a three-year grant program under the United States Geological Survey (USGS), incentivizing states to use satellite technology for early wildfire de more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced he is seeking participation in the annual U.S. House of Representatives Congressional App Challenge from students across Rhode Island's First Congressional district. Any middle school or high school student who lives or attends school in Rhode Island's First Congressional District is encouraged to take part in the competition by submitting their a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,125,000 in federal funding to hire 25 new police officers in Laredo. This federal funding was awarded to the City of Laredo from the Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and is administered through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). "It is essential that our local law enforcement agenci more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: GLENDALE Gathering at the Glendale Police Department, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, and Glendale Police Officer and Arizona Police Association President (APA) Justin Harris held a press conference highlighting Rep. Gallego's work to support local law enforcement and protect public safety. "Ensuring Arizonans' safety is my top priority," said Rep. Gallego. "That's why, since taking more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced the introduction of the ICE Security Reform Act, a bill to restructure Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by elevating Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), currently a directorate within ICE, to the status of an independent law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. This reform would allow HSI to focus on more PR

JEANNETTE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small to announce a $14 million federal loan to the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County to modernize Jeannette's combined sewer system. The funding, which is part of USDA's Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants program, will help eliminate sanitary sewer overflows and improve infrastr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: AKRON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Sykes has led nine pieces of legislation which establish protections for survivors of domestic violence. That legislation includes: the Stop Electronic Stalking Act, Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act, Better Care for Domestic Violence Survivors  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center (TEC) in Indiana as the recipient of a $30,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). This investment will develop a comprehensive five-year Tech Economy Ecosystem strategy for Indiana County titled "Innovate Indiana." "I am pleased to announce $30,000 in federal funding f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Trabuco Canyon, CA Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) led a bipartisan letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging for full disaster relief to be funded in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) appropriations. The letter was first reported in The Hill. Rep. Kim was joined by Orange County Reps. Michelle Steel (CA-45), Lou Correa (CA-46), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Katie  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: After making landfall as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage along Florida's Gulf Coast. It's crucial for Floridia's farmers to receive the necessary resources for recovery. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Florida colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging immediate assistance in the form of state block grants t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following First Human EEEV Fatality In NYS Since 2015 When A CNY Resident Tragically Died, And Concerns Of Rise In EEEV, West Nile & Other Mosquito Diseases In Humans, Horses & Other Animals--Schumer Says Fed Research & Resources Are Key To Keeping Communities Safe Schumer Will Call On Feds To Increase Coordination With NYS To Identify & Monitor Mosquitoes, Pushes To Increase more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Highlights Actions to Help Floridians Prepare, Respond and Recover from Major Hurricane Today, Senator Rick Scott shared the below resources available to Floridians as they work to recover from Hurricane Helene. Over the past week, Senator Scott has visited 11 Florida counties as they prepared for, responded to and recovered from Hurricane Helene. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with state and local more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: Continuing his efforts to secure the border and combat the deadly flow of fentanyl into Montana communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced his Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit synthetic drugs via legitimate air, road, sea, and transportation networks. "The deadly flow of illicit fentanyl into Montana communit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As part of his continued efforts to improve public safety and support survivors in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $4,015,093 in funding to improve public safety, reduce violent crime, and support law enforcement in Montana. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tester secured this funding as part of the 2024 government funding package. "Montana's law enforcement agencies, court more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Susan Collins, the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, announced that her bipartisan Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Reauthorization Act, which she co-authored with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), has been signed into law. The legislation will extend funding for five additional years for SIREN Act gra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: ICYMI: Senator Murray advocates for the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Murray authored the bill that established the grant program providing OIC with $5 million in 2014 and has funded it ever since Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced a $5,048,619 m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced a $5 million grant to the City of Page, Arizona for infrastructure improvements to support business growth and job creation in the region. "As Arizona's economy continues to grow, we need to make sure our rural communities aren't left behind," said Kelly. "These investments will help the City of Page build the infrastructure it needs to attract new busi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Todd Field Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $214,749 to resurface 3,501 feet of Runway 16/34, 1,340 feet of taxiway, 278 feet of other surfaces, and 9,320 square yards of general aviation apron pavement. The funding will also be used to rehabilitate 400 square feet of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Winsted Municipal Airport for new snow removal equipment. The grant provides $558,043 to acquire snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during winter weather. "Pilots and passengers who use Winsted Municipal Airpor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides critical funding through the Airport Improvement Program Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced that $75,947,944 will be invested in airport infrastructure projects at Tucson International Airport, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: LOWELL, MA Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Community Teamwork, Inc. leaders in Lowell to celebrate $1.5 million in federal funding awarded to the organization's YouthBuild program, which provides educational and vocational training to at-risk youth to help prepare them for careers in construction and the culinary arts. "For the past 25 years, Community Teamwork's YouthBuild program has h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09) welcomed the approval of Virginia's request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. The lawmakers wrote a letter urging President Biden to approve this request to surge federal resources to impacted areas and help Virginia more more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09) welcomed the approval of Virginia's request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. The lawmakers wrote a letter urging President Biden to approve this request to surge federal resources to impacted areas and help Virginia mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Benton, Lake, Marion counties and Medford to receive a combined $5.6 million in DOJ funding Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas and Val Hoyle, today announced crucial federal investments for technology to support local law enforcement-including emergency response and crime prevention-in Benton, Lake and Marion counties, and the city of Medford. "Communities th more PR