WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper urged U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to provide federal funding to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for repairs to the Blue Mesa bridges between Montrose and Gunnison. Earlier this week, the U.S. Highway 50 Middle Bridge fully reopened after closing for emergency repairs in April. The senators  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today applauded the U.S. International Trade Commission's decision to place new tariffs on frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam following petitions filed by the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA). "Countries selling shrimp below their cost to the U.S. undermine Louisiana producers and Louisiana jobs. We should use every tool we h more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the Democratic leader of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture as well as a member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, applauded today's decision by the Biden-Harris Administration to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a combat Veteran and member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee--met today with General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army to discuss investments at Rock Island Arsenal and efforts to grow jobs throughout the Quad Cities region. In light of recent John Deere factory layoffs in East Moline, Rock Island Arsenal is slated to become the largest employer in the re more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Director Darren James to discuss federal funding for the airport as Congress considers appropriations funding for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). During their meeting, Durbin and Director James spoke about the airport's current projects, including a terminal apron expansion. "MidAmerica Airport keeps Metro East residents con more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Ecuador National Coalition, Hispanic Federation, Voces Latinas, Jackson Heights Immigrant Center, and MomsRising, gathered at the U.S. Capitol to call on Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Biden administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuadorians residing in the United States. The press conference come more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hailed the awarding of $1.5 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding for GlobalFoundries, a leading manufacturer of semiconductors. The funding will enable GlobalFoundries to expand its existing chip manufacturing facility and to construct a new state-of-the-art facility in Malta, New York. "The Capital Region has established itself as a global leader in chip ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2024. This legislation would create a $100 billion application-based program administered by the U.S. Department of Education over the next ten years to accelerate academic progress and address social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs in schools, i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, this week secured committee passage of his legislation to reauthorize and amend the Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA). The legislation supports more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota, while helping to fulfill federal compensation that was promised to the state and tribes upon the construction of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Congresswoman Dina Titus today announced the passage of her bill by the House of Representatives to protect our Afghan allies. Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today announced the passage of her bill by the House of Representatives to protect our Afghan allies. The Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) Authorization Act of 2024 ensures that our country continues to keep its promise  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported 23 bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Even as we approach the end of the year, the House Committee on Natural Resources is advancing a robust and diverse slate of bills to b more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, are announcing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant Office's decision to award seven Maine projects with $1,941,692 in funding for the American Lobster Research Program. The grant program supports projects that address critical knowledge gaps about American lobster an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, are announcing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant Office's decision to award seven Maine projects with $1,941,692 in funding for the American Lobster Research Program. The grant program supports projects that address critical knowledge gaps about American lobster  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday joined U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) in announcing $320,000 in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support two traffic safety projects in Connecticut. The funds are awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program establis more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: Letter (PDF) | Press Conference Footage Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) led 64 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to use his executive clemency power in the final months of his presidency to reunite families, address longstanding injustices in our legal system, and set our natio more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Santa Cruz, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured federal funding to assist Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo to remove wildfire debris at Swanton Pacific Ranch in Santa Cruz County. The $3.6 million federal grant supports the removal of thousands of hazardous trees damaged by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires. The 3,200-acre Swanton Pacific Ranch is a Cal Poly educational and re more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) announced the first significant round of federal funding for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub in Houston under the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program. The Congresswoman played a key role in securing these funds that represent a transformative investment in the greater Houston region. The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonst more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo MD (CO-08) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Innovative Housing Solutions and Affordability Act. Currently, one of the major issues facing Coloradans is housing affordability. The State of Colorado has been a leader in encouraging the development of affordable housing units through cutting-edge technology and innovative programs such as the I more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) led 60 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to use his executive clemency power in the final months of his presidency to reunite families, address longstanding injustices in our legal system, and set our nation on the path  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswomen Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Yadira Caraveo MD (CO-08) introduced the Innovative Housing Solutions and Affordability Act. This legislation would establish a pilot grant program at the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that is modeled on Colorado's Innovative Housing Incentive Program, encouraging the development of more affordable housing units by providing states $75 mil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, during an Environment and Public Works committee hearing celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA), Arizona Senator Mark Kelly highlighted the achievements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in expanding clean water access to Tribal communities in Arizona. He also shared how Congress can continue to support Tribal communities through clean water programs a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, just gaveled in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on disaster funding needs across the country and delivered the following opening remarks. Senator Murray's opening remarks, as delivered, are below: "Today, we will hold a hearing to discuss urgent fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: At a meeting of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee today, Senator John Hoeven secured committee approval of legislation he introduced to support the preservation and display of materials at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven's bipartisan, bicameral bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Richard Blumenthal and Martin Heinrich in the U.S. Senate and spons more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Infrastructure Law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides an additional $35 million for upgrades to Sky Harbor's Central Utility Plant * * * Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced that an additional $35,000,000 will be invested in airport terminal upgrades at Phoenix Sky Harbor from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: As the nation contends with dwindling disaster relief funds, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-At Large) today called for the urgent passage of supplemental funding to help communities recover from natural disasters that have devastated Vermont and states across the country. In the letter - sent today to Senate and House leadership and appropri more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Woodland Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Will Duncan has joined his team to serve as a Field Representative covering Solano County, including Dixon, Vacaville, and Rio Vista. "I'm excited to have Will join our team to serve the people of Solano County," said Thompson. "Will's passion for public service, local history, and familiarity with our community will be invaluable to our team an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack refused to answer a letter sent by Rep. Van Orden and a number of his colleagues in the House and Senate regarding the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy that resulted in nearly 50 farmers and more than two million chickens throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Io more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, bipartisan legislation that would enable millions of older Americans to receive quicker access to life-changing medical innovations. Currently, seniors wait an estimated 5.7 years from when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes a breakthrough technology more PR