WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: As Arizonans make their Thanksgiving shopping lists, more than 700,000 households in the state do so a hundred dollars or more short because of an unfair and arbitrary decision by the Internal Revenue Service to subject the one-time Arizona Families Tax Rebate to federal income tax. Congressman Greg Stanton, joined by Reps. David Schweikert and Juan Ciscomani, sent a letter to House leadership asking them  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving Day 2024: Psalm 69:30 ~ I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. "This brief verse in the book of Psalms is one of many special thanksgiving verses in the Bible, and it reminds me so much of our people, who dearly love to sing from early childhood a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: NEW LISBON, WI Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $400,000 to construct a new facility for the city of New Lisbon's law enforcement department. The new facility will reduce safety risks posed by the current century-old building, upgrade infrastructure, and improve efficiency. "Our local law enforcement officers work tirelessly to keep our families, friends, and neighbors safe, and I'm fig more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), will grant Louisiana a total of $13,090,906.54 for coastal resilience. The funding comes from Cassidy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). "Investing in Louisiana's coas more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Miss. Senator Supports Lankford Brief Challenging Suspension HHS Grant Funding for Not Promoting Abortions Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among four fellow Senators who have signed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court led by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) that supports a challenge to the Biden administration's decision to withhold health care funding from Oklahoma unless the state more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Kweisi Mfume, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $237,180,455 in Department of Transportation (DOT) funding to support Amtrak projects that will improve rail service between Baltimore and D.C. "Through the historic infrastructure law, we're continuing to invest in Maryland and deliver the r more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Kweisi Mfume, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $237,180,455 in Department of Transportation (DOT) funding to support Amtrak projects that will improve rail service between Baltimore and D.C. "Through the historic infrastructure law, we're continuing to invest in Maryland and deliver the resources need more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) today announced $237,180,455 in Department of Transportation (DOT) funding to support Amtrak projects that will improve rail service between Baltimore and D.C. "Through the historic infrastructure law, we're continuing to in more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Sayreville, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $1.57 million in federal funding for the Borough of Sayreville to advance flood resilience and ecosystem restoration. The funding will support the design phase for restoring 188 acres of wetlands and upland habitats, a vital project to protect Sayreville residents from worsening tidal and storm flooding. The restoration will also  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senators Explain Funding Will Help Law Enforcement, Behavioral Health Professionals, Social Services & Medical Researchers Collaborate To Combat Opioids And Substance Use Disorders Funding Will Support Projects In Chautauqua, Erie, Monroe Counties That Provide Services To Individuals With Substance Use Disorders U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, released a statement on El Salvador's recent decision to approve another month-long extension of President Nayib Bukele's national state of exception. O more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Funding announced by Sen. Murray includes $1 million for salmon habitats in Olympia, nearly $1 million for shoreline conservation in Puget Sound, among other projects Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced just over $3.38 million in federal funding for projects to restore salmon habitats, improve climate-resilient infrastructure, and develop shore more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Susan Collins (R-ME) authored the following op-ed in Newsweek highlighting the mental health and school safety provisions included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law on June 25, 2022, to address specific concerns that have led to mass shootings. * * * The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is Cause for Optimism Senator J more PR