WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is congratulating American Samoa Community College (ASCC) upon receiving notice of a federal grant of $282,335 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This Community Facility Disaster Grant is to replace equipment and furniture damaged during July 2022 flooding. Congresswoman Amata and ASCC President Rosevonne Pato (file photo) "Congrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act to grant state Medicaid programs the authority to explore and implement direct primary care arrangements for Medicaid beneficiaries. Key features of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model include predictable costs, improved access, reduced administrative burden, and lower costs. "Rural resident more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11032) on Dec. 5, 2024, by Megan S. Lynch, Congress and legislative process specialist: * * * Budgetary Decisionmaking in Congress The Congressional Budget Process The Constitution grants Congress enormous power and freedom to engage in what is now referred to as budgeting. First, the Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse, but does not prescribe or require specific more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) this week met with Metra leadership to discuss ongoing rail improvements throughout the Chicagoland area, including Metra's work on expanding services to O'Hare International Airport and the upcoming Surface Transportation Bill Reauthorization. Duckworth, a member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, met with Metra CEO Jim Derwinski and Metra De more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford are being awarded more than $9.8 million in competitive federal funding that will benefit four municipal park development projects in each city. The funds are provided more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced over $150,000 in federal funding to support critical public safety initiatives in Neptune Township and the City of Perth Amboy through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a division of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, awarded the grants to help strengthen local  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Q: How does the nominations process work following a presidential election? A: Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution grants the president the power to nominate individuals to certain positions outlined in the Constitution or created by federal law. During the time between a presidential election in November and inauguration in January, a president-elect makes consequential decisions to assemble a te more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Virginia Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduced the Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024, a bipartisan and bicameral piece of legislation that clarifies that the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service (NPS), has the authority to grant a permit for the construction of an emergency access road on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is the second bill Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the bipartisan passage of H.R. 7480, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. It is her sixth piece of legislation to pass the House of Representatives. De La Cruz's legislation, which passed Wednesday, ensures that service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluded from income calculations when requesting assis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Lucy McBath (GA-07), Austin Scott (GA-08), Mike Collins (GA-10), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Rick Allen (GA-12), David S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: This week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Grants for Resources in Occupational and Workforce Training for Healthcare (GROWTH) Act, which seeks to increase grant funding opportunities for nursing programs at community colleges. The bipartisan legislation was co-led for Problem Solvers Caucus endorsement by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), an original  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: Santa Cruz, CA - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced federal funding to support local HIV/AIDS preventative services in Santa Cruz County. The $134,936 grant awarded to the county will support community-based organizations providing treatment to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Funding was awarded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. "Ensuring individ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Santa Cruz, CA - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced federal funding to support local HIV/AIDS preventative services in Santa Cruz County. The $134,936 grant awarded to the county will support community-based organizations providing treatment to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Funding was awarded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. "Ensuring indiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act. This bipartisan legislation would help communities impacted by natural disasters including wildfires and floods recover and rebuild more resilient to future threats through reforestation and restoration efforts. Specifically, the legislation would require the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to improve public safety, prevent crime, and serve justice, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $9.85 million in federal funding to support police officers, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The funding will be used to implement a range of crime reduction strategies and criminal justice i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to improve public safety, prevent crime, and serve justice, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $9.85 million in federal funding to support police officers, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The funding will be used to implement a range of crime reduction strategies and criminal justice initiat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: In an effort to improve public safety, prevent crime, and serve justice, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $9.85 million in federal funding to support police officers, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The funding will be used to implement a range of crime reduction strategies and criminal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New NBRC Bill Schumer Is Leading Would Make Schoharie Eligible For Fed Program That Has Delivered Millions For Upstate NY To Build Infrastructure, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses, Childcare and Healthcare, & More Senator Has Delivered BIG For Schoharie County in Recent Month Securing Fed $$ To Replace Vital Bridge, Improve High-Speed Internet Access & Support Firefighters  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Led by Senator Reverend Warnock, members of Georgia's U.S. Congressional delegation are calling on key Congressional leaders to approve billions in federal support to help Georgia families and farmers recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and other storms Georgia representatives are showcasing bipartisan support for Governor Brian Kemp's request of over $12 billion in federal supplemental dis more PR