WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Providence, RI The effort to replace the westbound Washington Bridge got a major boost today as U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Governor Dan McKee in announcing a $95,589,533 INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects program) grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). Toget more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI The effort to replace the westbound Washington Bridge got a major boost today as U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Governor Dan McKee in announcing a $95,589,533 INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects program) grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). Together,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: DALE CITY, Va. -- U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today -- while visiting Dale City Elementary School to learn more about Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education's RTR teacher residency program and their partnership with Prince William County Public Schools -- announced the introduction of new bipartisan legislation to help local school divisions recruit, tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: CLEVELAND, OH Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new infrastructure investment for the City of Cleveland to connect downtown Cleveland with Lake Erie and improve the downtown transportation network. The North Coast Connector project will help transform downtown Cleveland by creating a 120-foot-wide land bridge for pedestrians and reconfigure a two-mile freeway segment that separates Clevelan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Rick Scott (R-FL) today announced legislation to appropriate $20 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) to help states recover following Hurricanes Francine, Helene, and Milton. The DRF assists individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery foll more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Oct. 16, 2024, for the IHS Workforce Parity Act (S. 3022): * * * S. 3022 would modify two workforce development programs aimed at recruiting health professionals for the Indian Health Service (IHS). The IHS Scholarship Program provides grants to current students who are members of federally recognized tribes and working toward degrees in the health professions. The awards cover tuition and education-re more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12650) on Oct. 15, 2024. The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray, Laura B. Comay and Anthony R. Marshak: * * * Offshore Wind: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Engagement with Federally Recognized Tribes The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), within the Department of the Interior (DOI), administers offshore wind leasing o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11400) on Oct. 15, 2024, by Christopher A. Casey, international trade and finance Analyst: * * * Presidential Authority to Address Tariff Barriers in Trade Agreements The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and to lay and collect duties. Since the 1930s, Congress has periodically authorized the President to negotiate trade agreement more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12442) on Oct. 11, 2024. The white paper is written by American National Government specialists R. Sam Garrett, Karen L. Shanton and Sarah J. Eckman. * * * Elections and Hurricanes Helene and Milton Introduction In September and October 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton disrupted voter registration, early voting activities, and preparations for the November 5 general election  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12438) on Oct. 13, 2024. The white paper is written by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter, and emergency management and disaster recovery specialists Erica A. Lee and Elizabeth M. W more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: FORT VALLEY, Ga. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) is happy to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $6,134,765 to the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, $7,186,306 to the Fort Valley State University, and $705,440 to the Enrichment Services Program, Inc. in Columbus, GA to support their Head Start programs. The Head Start program supports di more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a plan to grant San Antonio International Airport (SAT) one of the ten new direct flights slots from Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Castro, a longtime advocate for direct flights from SAT to DCA, worked to secure the additional direct flight more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Memphis-based AgLaunch, a non-profit organization building a national network of diverse farmers, will receive a grant of $509,000 from the Delta Regional Authority's (DRA') States Economic Development Assistance Program for an entrepreneurial initiative to foster agricultural innovation. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: "This DRA investme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corporation (SMRCDC) will receive an $800,000 grant to complete the construction of the 38126 Innovation and Technology Center from the Community Economic Development (CED) Program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CED program expands employment for low-income communities facing persistent pov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) will receive a federal grant of $1,999,999 for the Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site (RISRS) project. The project is expected to generate $60 million in private investment and create 320 new jobs in the region. "The Ripley Shovel Ready Site will bring good-paying jobs, attract new busi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Alfred State is receiving a federal grant of $1,998,370 for training programs to bolster the workforce for the heavy equipment and trucking industries. "Businesses in the Southern Tier face a shortage of skilled workers, and this program can create new opportunities for local students and workers to gain the skills necessary to meet the growing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: BALTIMORE Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, with Governor Wes Moore and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey, announced $13.9 million in federal funding to support workforce development and postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. Administered through the Maryland Department of D more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Cleveland OH Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) proudly announces that the City of Cleveland has received $59.7 million in federal funding for the North Coast Connector thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The North Coast Connector is a major infrastructure project transforming sections of State Route 3 into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard, connecting downtown Cleveland to the lakefront. This fundin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced that -- after Spanberger's push -- the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded $74,736 in grant funding to the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office. The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office plans to use their nearly $75,000 grant award -- the second-highest amount awarded in Virginia -- to establish and implement a bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded LENOWISCO Planning District Commission a $1,319,443 grant. The funding will support the development of new broadband networks in Central Appalachia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for more than $1.3 million helps LENOWISCO Planning District Commission potentially develop data centers in Central more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $750,000 grant. The funding will support the evaluation of economic impacts of projects undertaken by Friends of Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for $750,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire a team of consultants to identify strengths i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: LOS ANGELES, CA Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) announced that she secured a $1 million grant for SoLa Impact's(link is external) affiliated nonprofit, the SoLa Foundation(link is external), in support of the completion of SoLa's second state-of-the-art youth center. The SoLa Foundation is one of fifteen organizations(link is external) that Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove secured a t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first responders through its Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emerge more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) held a fentanyl response roundtable with first responders and care providers at her Kelso office to discuss ways in which the Congresswoman can continue to best support their efforts at the federal level. The group, which included the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Longview Fire Department, and Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, as well as family health and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 9705, the Oyster Reef Recovery Act, to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish competitive grants to encourage research on the conservation of oyster reefs. By doing so, this bipartisan legislation, which she introduced alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), would rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler was joined by Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco and other local elected officials outside the Rockland County Sheriff's office to highlight major infrastructure and public safety investments for the Hudson Valley secured in federal community project funding for Fiscal Year 2025. Although the appropriations work for Fiscal Year 2025 is still ongoing, Congressman Lawler has a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Recently, Congressman Morgan McGarvey alongside Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL- 12) introduced H.R.9046, the Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act, which would allow the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) to increase the salary of its top attorneys to better recruit and retain experts in veterans law. "Veterans in Louisville and across the US deserve a speedy and efficien more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) released a statement of congratulations to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for securing a $2,500,000 loan from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Jefferson County Broadband Connectivity project. His statement is as follows: "I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for securing this vital gra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) released a statement regarding the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) grant to the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) for the Rising Tides Initiative. His statement is as follows: "I am thrilled to congratulate YBI on receiving this grant for their Rising Tides Initiative. "This initiative is poised to make a real difference in the lives of lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, Va. -- U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, local officials, and Virginia workers to break ground on the new Long Bridge in Arlington, Virginia. As part of the Transfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Dale W. Strong released the following statement regarding the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama's decision to grant injunctive relief and prevent Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen from removing illegal aliens from the state's voter rolls: "Any non-citizen found voting in a federal election should be prioritized for deportation. I am appalled that the Dep more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: PITTSBURGH, PA - October 16, 2024 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, along with leaders from Catalyst Connection, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED), and the Southwest Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), to announce a historic $68.2 million investment in ARC POWER grants. The announcement took pl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, Pa.- Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced the ClearWater Conservancy in College Township as the recipient of a $2 million Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grant. This investment will construct a local conservation hub and increase environmental stewardship throughout the region. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) assists individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery following natural disasters. Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton have caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. As a result, the DRF is quickly dwindling. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and colleagues announced legislation to repleni more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- 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 Milton. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with state leaders, mayors, sheriffs and police chiefs, emergency management officials and energy companies in communities throughout the state, and has visi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced today he has secured $19,100,000 for critical infrastructure improvements near Great Falls. Funding will update the Gore Hill interchange, add an I-15 southbound auxiliary lane between Gore Hill Interchange and 10th Ave North Interchange, and relocate Tri Hill Frontage Road. This funding comes from the Multimodal Projec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $23,900,000 for critical infrastructure improvements to Montana Highway 41 (MT-41) between Twin Bridges and Dillon. Funding will reconstruct 7.3 miles of MT-41 between Twin Bridges and Dillon, and replace two bridges over Stone Creek and the Beaverhead River. This funding comes from the Multimodal Project Discretionary Gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "The Costs of Inaction: Economic Risks From Housing Unaffordability": * * * Ranking Member Grassley, members of the committee, witnesses, and guests: welcome. This morning, the Budget Committee will be discussing an issue that is of concern to all Americans: housing. Secure and affordable housing is a buildin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "The Costs of Inaction: Economic Risks From Housing Unaffordability": * * * Good morning, and thank you to the Senate Budget Committee Chair, my Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse, for inviting me to speak before you today. Thank you also to Ranking Member Senator Chuck Grassley, as well as all of the distinguished Senate Budget  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, president and CEO of Novo Nordisk from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Why Is Novo Nordisk Charging Americans With Diabetes and Obesity Outrageously High Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy?": * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to participate in today's hearing. I appreciate the ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Crow Nation Chairman Frank White Clay from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing on the Crow Revenue Act (S. 4444): * * * Chairman and members of the Committee, I am Frank White Clay, Chairman of the Crow Nation. I am here today to express our full support for S. 4444, the Crow Revenue Act. This legislation addresses crucial land management issues, generates opportunities for economic growth, and reaffirms the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Hopi Tribe Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing on the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 4633): * * * Chairman Schatz, Vice Chairman Murkowski, and members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, my name is Timothy Nuvangyaoma and I serve as Chairman of the Hopi Tribe. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the Hopi Tribe and its mem more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing on legislation concerning Indian water rights settlements: * * * Ya'at'eeh, Chairman Schatz, Vice Chairwoman Murkowski, and members of the Committee. My name is Dr. Buu Nygren and I am the President of the Navajo Nation (the "Nation"). Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairwoman Tanya Lewis from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing on the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act (S.4705): * * * Good afternoon, my name is Tanya Lewis, I am the Chairwoman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. I want to thank the Committee for the opportunity to testify and thank my fellow Tribal leaders who are here today and wish them well as they work to resolve their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Calls for more investment in resilient schools and hospitals and for a federal climate emergency declaration WATCH: Senator Markey, advocates discuss climate resilience Senator Markey joined by City Councilor Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta Zapata; Brian Swett, Boston's Chief Climate Officer; Dwaign Tyndal, Executive Director of Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE); and John Walkey, Noemy Rod more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: New Cambria, KS This week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. met with Home Communications in New Cambria, Kansas to discuss their family-owned telephone company that serves the eastern half of McPherson County. Alongside Mayor Mac Villalpando, Senator Marshall discussed how local broadband providers continue to do a great job of bringing high-speed internet to our rural communities. New Cambria has a popula more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, following Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton causing catastrophic damage across multiple states, Senator Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues announced legislation to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). The FEMA DRF assists individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery following natural disasters, ye more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, announced $25,018,750 in federal funding for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Terminal Planning Project. The investment comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Projects (INFRA) grant program. "I am thrilled today that the U.S. Department of Tra more PR