WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Nov. 18, 2024, for the BADGES for Native Communities Act (S. 465). Here is a summary: * * * S. 465 aims to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and their counterparts in tribal governments. The bill would require DOJ to establish grant programs to help tribes enhance their responses to missing persons case more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12466) on Nov. 19, 2024, by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill. Here are excerpts: * * * State Department Passport Services: Background and Issues for Congress Background The U.S. Department of State (DOS) defines a passport as "an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer." Congress has vested authority in DOS to gra more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today announced that four Shelby County airports will receive a total of $18,734,518 in formula funding from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Infrastructure Grant Program. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that only Congressman Cohen among current members of the Tennessee Congression more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Security Clearance Review Act' Would Codify FBI's Role in Conducting Background Check Investigations for Executive Office of the President Employees Recent Reports Suggest President-Elect Trump Intends to Bypass Traditional Security Clearance Background Checks Read the Bill Here(link is external) Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressmen Don Beyer (VA-08) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) in introduc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) led a call of more than 80 lawmakers today urging House appropriators to fully fund the new grant program they created to help airports replace firefighting foams containing harmful forever chemicals. In May 2024, these lawmakers successfully passed their Pollution-Free Aviation Sites (PFAS) Act, which authorized $350 more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) led a bipartisan call of more than 80 lawmakers(link is external) today urging House appropriators to fully fund the new grant program they created to help airports replace firefighting foams containing harmful forever chemicals. In May 2024, the lawmakers successfully passed(link is external) the Pollution-Free Avia more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $2,104,451 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for medical research at Illinois institutions. The funding will be put toward research programs across the state to support medical advancement in various fields, ranging from communication disorders to mental  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $2,104,451 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for medical research at Illinois institutions. The funding will be put toward research programs across the state to support medical advancement in various fields, ranging from communication disorders to menta more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), reintroduced the bicameral Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2024. The bill would establish a pilot grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to allow cities to develop better methods for mapping, understanding, and mitigatin more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) today reintroduced the bicameral Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2024. The bill would establish a pilot grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to allow cities to develop better methods for mapping, understan more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: ANNAPOLIS, Md. Governor Wes Moore today announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to bolster Maryland's cybersecurity talent pipeline during a ribbon cutting at Howard Community College. The funding, secured in partnership with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will help make Maryland more competitive by empowering all of Maryland's 16 com more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to close the loophole that has allowed the Biden administration to grant mass amnesty to over 500,000 immigrants who illegally entered the United States or overstayed a visa. This would require illegal aliens under all circumstances to depart the United States and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet 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. "In April 2024, during a planned inspection of the bridge, CDOT identified a significant crack in the high-strength steel suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act:"I support H.R. 9495's objective to stop non-profit organizations from materially benefitting terrorist organizations that threaten America and freedom and democracy internationally. I voted against the legislation, however, because its l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Hickenlooper-led and cosponsored bills now go to a full Senate vote In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated committee passage of 11 of his bills, including the Hickenlooper-led Drought Preparedness Act and Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act to address the crisis on the Colorado River, and the Sarvis Cre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Vermont, allowing the state to request access to more than $5 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, one of three Digital Equity Act grant programs created by more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded unanimous Senate passage of his bipartisan BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act. This legislation reauthorizes critical funding for public health initiatives that combat Alzheimer's disease and preserve brain health, which Kaine successfully got signed into law in 2019. "A more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jared Golden, 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 and i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: On World Children's Day, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2024 to remove toxic substances from school buildings across the country. Toxic substances including lead, asbestos, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), are particularly prevalent in high-poverty schools. The Get Toxic Substances Out  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: On this National Rural Health Day, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024 to reauthorize and modify the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program. The purpose of this program is to provide states with funding needed to support Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). "Without enough support or additional resources, it c more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, on National Rural Health Day, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to support rural hospitals. The Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024 would reauthorize and modify the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program which provides states with funding needed to support Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). "At a time when Alabama's rural hospitals are fa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (November 20, 2024) Today on World Children's Day, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), reintroduced the Get Toxic Substances Out o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) introduced the DIPLOMA Act, legislation that would provide federal grants to states to encourage and support Community Schools, which are collaborations between schools and community partners to address students' holistic needs through evidence-based practices. States can also use a portion of the planning grants to design their strategies, ensuring thoug more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-GA) introduced the Whole-Home Repairs Act. This bill would create a pilot program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to bring resources to low and moderate-income homeowners and some small landlords with properties in need of serious repair. "America is in the midst of a housing crisis, and we need an all- more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer's Initiative Now (GAIN) Act (H.R. 10175). The GAIN Act positions the U.S. as a leader in addressing Alzheimer's disease and dementia through global cooperation, authorizing U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC). This public-private-pat more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Over $25,000 in assistance to help keep officers safe in the line of duty * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Brighton, Brockport, Gates, Greece, and Irondequoit Police Departments will receive federal dollars to help offset the cost of purchasing body armor. Named for the former U.S. Senator from Vermont, the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program aw more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news The House Natural Resources Committee passed the Mining Schools Act, introduced by Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) and Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA). This legislation enhances and expands opportunities for mining and geological programs at U.S. colleges and universities, equipping students with the skills and training needed to meet the nation's future energy demand more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released a letter to constituents on his vote for the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, H.R. 9495. The legislation was formulated by both Democrats and Republicans over the last year and passed with bipartisan support. The bipartisan Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act establish more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R. 10193) today in honor of National Diabetes Month, which is celebrated in November. This bill will establish an initiative to provide grants to community-based organizations and other public and non-profit health care providers for diabetes prev more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Young Kim (R-CA-40) introduced the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would empower states nationwide to establish and maintain resiliency offices, which help communities withstand extreme weather events and provide the tools to come back stronger. Inspired by the Colorado Resiliency Office that has proven successful more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the bipartisan Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act to help communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events. The CLEAR Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants for state, local, and tribal governments to create or maintain resiliency offices. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to allow the State to incorporate low-carbon transportation materials in construction projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The building and construction sector more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today introduced the "Returning Education to Our States Act" which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs under other departments. The Department was created in 1979 with the goal of collecting data and advising schools across the U.S. on best practices. In the 45 years since then, it has grown in more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), by voice vote. The bill will reauthorize funding for public health initiatives across the country to combat Alzheimer's disease and pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) passed bipartisan legislation honoring first-generation college students. The resolution designates November 8 as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day," which is also the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded access to higher education by strengthening educational resources for colle more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: The bipartisan resolution recognizes November 8 as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day" November 8 is also the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 which expanded access to college by providing financial assistance for students pursuing higher education Senator Reverend Warnock: "This bipartisan legislation celebrates how college can help kids like me live the more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-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 Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly 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. Phoeni more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act, a bill to create a $100 billion application-based grant program to accelerate academic progress and address students' social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public schools across the nation have long f more PR