WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is proud to announce that the Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. (CPACS), located in Georgia's 4th Congressional District, has been awarded $240,046 through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Fiscal Year 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. This funding will support CPACS in providing essential citizenship preparation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the violent pro-Hamas protests at Columbus Circle outside Union Station in Washington, D.C., on July 24, 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "With its troubling history of disorder and violence, it's confoun more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: HARLINGEN, TEXAS -Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)announced $1,128,000 in additional federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the ongoing replacement of the ADA-compliant air traffic control tower at Valley International Airport (VIA). This follows two additional federal funding awards for VIA that Congressman Gonzalez announced earlier this year, totaling over $7 mil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced over $250,000 in federal funding for local law enforcement agencies to reduce crime and improve public safety in mid-Michigan. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, will help local law enforcement agencies hire additional personnel and purchase new equipment. Law enforcement agencies in the following counties will receive funding: Genesee C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a letter calling on President Joe Biden to protect immigrant families before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. "As Senators who represent div more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Wythe County, Virginia, a $1.495 million loan. The funding will support the purchase of four pumper trucks for the County's five fire departments. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This USDA Rural Development loan for nearly $1.5 million helps Wythe County purchase pumper trucks for their fire depa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Bland County Service Authority, based in Bland, Virginia, a $3,493,000 loan and $2 million grant. The funding will support upgrades at the Bastian Wastewater Treatment Plant. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This USDA Rural Development loan and grant, which combines for a grand total of more t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a 399 to 18 vote, sending it to the Senate for final approval before it lands on the President's desk. This legislation will improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation's water resources infrastructur more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation to improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation's water resources infrastructure. The measure approved today is the House A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today praised the House of Representatives' passage of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 9598). This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the ONDCP and related programs, ensuring federal agencies are properly equipped to ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today praised the House of Representatives' passage of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 9598). Congressman Comer introduced this bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the ONDCP and related programs, ensuring federal agencies are properly equipped to hold drug traffickers accountable, particularly at the southwest border. The b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding $20 million for 20 Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program (FCT) projects to improve, build and repair air traffic control (ATC) towers at airports across the country. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,494,688 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. "Hurricane damage and saltwater intrusion pose major threats to Louisianians' safety and property. This $5.5 million will help Lake Charles and other parts of our state recover from Hurricanes Laura and Ida, and cover the cos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) in a letter calling on President Joe Biden to protect immigrant families before the end of his presidency. "As Senators who represent diverse states across our nation and who collectively represent millions of immi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Last week, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (D-HI) introduced the Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act to increase access to federal programs that help grow and strengthen the pipeline of health care professionals in primary care, mental and behavioral health, and dental services. "A shortage of health care workers in rural communities presents many challeng more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearing for the District of Columbia. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video: Click here(link is external) to watch a full video of his remarks. "Thank you, Chairman. I want to recog more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced that five cities in California's 36th Congressional district will receive a total of over $417,000 in community safety and justice grants from the Department of Justice. The DOJ's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) offers grants to help local jurisdictions strengthen community safety, advance civil rights, and support victims of crimes. The gra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act Would Empower FTC To Address An Increasingly Common Unfair Practice Against Consumers * * * Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, introduced the Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2024, legislation targeting manufacturers of con more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Announces New Action to Ensure Drone Safety in New Jersey * * * Today, December 10, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new action to prevent misuses of drones, support our local law enforcement, inform the public, and make sure our counties, our state, and our country remain safe should a threat arise. A recording of the announcement can be found here (ht more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation is vital to New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, which has faced damage from flooding, destructive storms, and tornadoes in recent years. "By investing in storm and wastewater management and flood mitigation infrastructure, we can better protect our cities, tow more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer & Hamlin Have Been Working Together For Months To Boost Bipartisan Support For This Bill, After Damar Suffered Cardiac Arrest During A Bills Game And Used His Miraculous and Inspirational Recovery Story To Better Protect Students Across USA HEARTS Act Would Put More Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) In Schools & Make CPR Training More Prevalent & Accessible Acro more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a letter calling on President Joe Biden to protect immigrant families before the inauguration of President-el more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Senator Rick Scott's bipartisan Disaster Contract Improvement Act passed the House of Representatives and is heading to the president's desk to become law. This legislation will improve the disaster contracting process on the federal, local and state levels of government following natural disasters and mitigate waste, fraud and abuse. The bill protects victims of natural disasters by ensuring post-disaster ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The bipartisan pair urged key Senate leaders to approve an agriculture supplemental disaster package that meets the needs of farmers and ranchers in Georgia and Florida after another costly hurricane season Senator Rick Scott and Senator Raphael Warnock urged Congressional leaders to approve an agriculture supplemental disaster package that meets the needs of farmers and ranchers in Florida and Georgia after  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Bipartisan infrastructure law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides $26 million to bring 4.5 miles of US 93 in Wickenburg up to Interstate-grade roadway, preparing for the future Interstate 11 $26,000,000 will be invested in making key infrastructure improvements along US 93 in Wickenburg from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law led by Senator Kyrsten Sinema and shaped by Senator Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, 27 tribes and tribal representatives announced their support for Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) as Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee. Additionally, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Greenville Rancheria Tribal Council, and Mooretown Rancheria, sent individual statements supporting Rep. Huffman. These tribes represent regions from across the U.S., including the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy announced a grant of $999,999 to the University of North Dakota (UND) to improve unit operations of processing and manufacturing of critical materials. Specifically, this funding will allow UND to conduct a prototype demonstration of a proven process for producing low-cost, high-performance silicon monoxide with graphene coating (SiO/G) anode materials for lithium (Li)-ion more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: Pressley Has Urged Biden to Use Clemency to Address Mass Incarceration, and Led Efforts to Abolish Federal Death Penalty Press Conference | Photos Today, on Human Rights Day, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined colleagues and advocates for a press conference to renew their calls for President Biden to use his clemency authority to commute the death sentences of the 40 individuals on federal death more PR