WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Today, Congressmen Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Seth Magaziner (RI-02) participated in a breakfast and briefing hosted by the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island to the discuss the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and new opportunities to apply for funding. This program provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements for at-risk nonprofits. Federal funding is more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12582) on Dec. 3, 2024, by science and technology policy analyst Emily G. Blevins and legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey: * * * Pricing and March-In Rights Under the Bayh-Dole Act To promote the utilization of inventions arising from federally supported research and development (R&D), Congress enacted the Patent and Trademark Act Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 96-517, as amended; co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12465) on Dec. 3, 2024, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization Activities, 2023-2024 Since its inception in 2021, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization has focused on providing a whole-of-government re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today chaired a hearing titled, "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, Self-Government in K-12 Curricula," and offered the following statement, as prepared for delivery: Watch Congressman Bean's opening remarks HERE (https://youtu.be/iqBtb7u1va4). "Jim Rohn one of the pioneers of personal develo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College, based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $999,868 grant. The funding will support the deployment of audio and visual equipment and equip sites throughout Tazewell, Buchanan and Russell Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "One educational challenge for rural comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a slate of four bipartisan financial services bills. These include measures to cut red-tape preventing veterans from accessing housing assistance, mint a commemorative coin in honor of Roberto Clemente, and award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm and forgotten heroes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming House passage of a bipartisan bill she co-introduced, the FISHES Act, H.R. 5103. This effort was in cooperation with a dozen cosponsors at introduction, including sponsor Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) with Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), and original cosponsors Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (American Samoa), and Congressman Ja more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) today chaired a hearing titled, "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, Self-Government in K-12 Curricula," and offered the following statement, as prepared for delivery: "Jim Rohn more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: San Francisco Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco is set to receive nearly $20 million in federal grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This federal funding under Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act will benefit disadvantaged communities living on Treasure Island by expanding clean public transportation resources serving the area."Thanks to the leadership of the Biden- more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: The mighty Blackstone River, originally known as 'Mishkittakooksepe' by the Narragansett people,flows for 48 miles through Massachusetts and Rhode Island, ending at Pawtucket Falls in Rhode Island. For centuries, the river has served as a lifeline to people living in the Blackstone Valley and continues to be rich in both history and biodiversity. The river played a crucial role in transportat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated the Problem Solvers Caucus, a coalition of members aimed at fostering bipartisan cooperation in key policy issues, endorsement of their legislation to provide additional funding for nursing programs at community, Tribal, and junior colleges. The Grants for Resources in Occupational Workforce Training for Healthcare more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrates the recent Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to Pittsburgh Robotics Network's Maturing Appalachia's Robotics Workforce project. The $750,000 award will be used to launch the Robotics Leadership Academy, which will support organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, and other surrounding counties in their efforts to train workers needed to catalyze gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) helped secure a $450,900 grant through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's National Coastal Resilience Fund for the preliminary design of shoreline restoration and erosion stabilization along Baker Bay. With the funding, the Pacific Conservation District will develop 30% design more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Following today's ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to block the rollout of rushed reporting rules by the U.S. Treasury Department, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement: "The decision out of Texas is a massive win for America's small businesses, and I am thankful there will be adequate time to clarify the guidelines and properly infor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, reacted to his meeting with former Congressman Lee Zeldin, President-Elect Trump's nominee for Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Ricketts was encouraged by Zeldin's plans to roll back the burdensome regulations of the Biden-Harris administration, provide transparency and certai more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Fed $$ Will Help Rid Hundreds Of Homes In The City Of Buffalo & Erie County Of Lead Paint Hazards & Increase Education Initiatives To Protect Families U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy announced $7,000,000 in federal funding for Erie County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), a co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, voted to pass S. 3791, America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bill that includes several provisions to help boost conservation and cleanup efforts across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. "The enactment of the original ACE Act in 2020 was a significant step forward in protecting the Chesap more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: The Senate passed the Grant Transparency Act, a bill that Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) cosponsored. It now moves to the president's desk for consideration. The Grant Transparency Act would require government agencies to give Americans who apply for competitive grant applications more information about the selection process. "Louisianians deserve to know how the government chooses competitive grant recipien more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D, CA-34) reintroduced the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act of 2024, legislation that would increase the availability of preventive, life-saving cancer screenings at safety net health care providers like Planned Parenthood.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act, which would commission a study regarding the benefits of expanding the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Washington and Saratoga Counties, passed on the House Floor with bipartisan support. "I am proud to see my legislation that pursues the expansion of the Hudso more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in support of our immigrant community in California's Fourth Congressional District: "Immigrants are our neighbors and colleagues, soldiers and first responders, doctors and lawyers, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers and so much more. Our nation would not be the powerhouse of the world without immigrants' countless contributions to the Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) took to the Senate floor today to urge Congress to pass disaster aid in the final days of the 118th Congress. In his remarks, Senator Welch highlighted extreme weather disasters that have impacted communities in Vermont and across the country since 2022, the last time Congress passed comprehensive disaster aid. "The longer we wait to help disaster victims, the more disaster victim more PR