WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: This week, Congress is advancing for the first time federal legislation that acknowledges the disruption that space launch noise has on nearby communities, as well as outlining steps it believes the Department of Defense should take to mitigate the impact of sonic booms and other disturbances. The language was secured by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), a senior member of the House Armed Services Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift consideration and passage of the Biden Administration's recent disaster supplemental appropriations request. "Millions of Americans are waiting for Congress to prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC) will receive a grant of $885,504 from the U.S. Department of Education's Basic Needs Supporting Student Success Program. The funding will support on-campus food pantries, free bus passes, and a kiosk to help students connect with local, state and federal benefit programs, among other things, for an estimated 700 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, joined by Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) and Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-03), introduced the "No More D.C. Waste Act." This bill provides oversight to the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) program and reins in its excessive funding moving forward. "For nearly ten years, the D.C. local government has quietly stockpiled tens of millions of taxpayer dollars from an overfunded p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Yesterday, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and members of the Committee held a hearing entitled "Sounding the Alarm: Pathways and Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis" to examine the sweeping implications of our nation's $36 trillion dollar national debt while exploring reform proposals designed to combat a looming U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * GAO Recommendations Align with Ranking Member Boyle's Debt Ceiling Reform Act * * * The current debt ceiling process "exposes the country to an unnecessary risk of default," concluded a new report published today by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Because spending and revenue decisions are separated from Treasury's borr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and U.S. Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $31,933,577 in federal funding to support the use of low carbon materials in federally funded construction projects statewide. Incorporating the use of low carbon materials in construction will help r more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-MD), and U.S. Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) recently announced $31,933,577 in federal funding to support the use of low-carbon materials in federally funded construction projects statewide. Incorp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Helene Aftermath Shows Importance of Preservation of Official Documents * * * Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Labor, Education, and Pensions Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) today  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in the House. WRDA is passed by every session of Congress and authorizes and funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's activities for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. "I proudly voted for this bill to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes. "I applaud President Biden for pardoning 39 people with non-violent convictions and commuting even more," said Congressman James E. Clyburn.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Deluzio successfully included several provisions in the Water Resources Development Act that passed the House this week * * * This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined with his U.S. House colleagues to pass S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (otherwise known as WRDA). Previously, this biennial, bipartisan legislation successfully pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS4) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA2) introduced the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act to increase technical assistance to organizations assisting small communities who are trying to increase business through The United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) grant progra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) praised President Biden's announcement of the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history. "President Biden's clemency actions are an important step toward restoring fairness and equity in our justice system, giving hope to families in Nevada and across the country," said Congressman Horsford. "By granting second chances to those who h more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) announced his Grant Transparency Act of 2023 has now been signed into law by the President of the United States. The Grant Transparency Act requires government agencies to disclose their selection methods for awarding competitive grants. Federal grants are critical to state and local governments across the country, as well as many organizations. Applying for federal gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Announcement follows push from Scanlon, Pressley, Clyburn urging Biden to use his clemency power * * * Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the statement below following the announcement that President Biden is pardoning 39 individuals, and granting clemency to nearly 1,500 Americans who have demonstrated successful rehabilitation as well as a strong commit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 heads to the Senate for a final vote * * * San Diego, CA - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake major construction projects to strengthen the nation's water and wastewater infrastructure. The bill lays  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.5 million YouthBuild Grant to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD). The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers for high-demand careers. "This is a big win for the City of Birmingham," said Rep. Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Servicemember and Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 (FY25 NDAA). Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: "House Republicans, under the Servicemember and Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 (FY25 NDAA), have passed legislation to improve the q more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced their bipartisan legislation, the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act. This legislation will authorize a new competitive grant program through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for business district organizations, such as Main Street programs and local economic devel more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: This week, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift consideration and passage of the Biden Administration's recent disaster supplemental appropriations request. "It's been over 2 months since both Hurricanes Helene more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: "I am excited to announce new federal funding for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in my district," said Rep. Salinas. "All Oregonians are feeling the effects of climate change, particularly those living in rural and Tribal communities with limited access to housing and services. This resilience center will provide a safe, warm place to shelter during extreme weather and ensure continued access to hea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Penn.) introduced the Fair Access to Legal Counsel Act (FALCA), legislation to help more Americans secure legal representation in civil court. Reps. Sarbanes and Scanlon first introduced FALCA in the House of Representatives in the 116th Congress. "Our civil justice system is difficult to na more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Thune (R-SD), Gary Peters (D-MI), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statements after their Grant Transparency Act, which would require government agencies to provide competitive grant applicants with more information about their selection criteria and evaluation process, was signed into law:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Bill Supports Advanced DNA Technology for Investigative Agencies * * * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today introduced the Carla Walker Act, which would dedicate federal grant funds to support forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis and help solve previously unsolvable cold cases. The bill is named for Carla Walker, a Fort Worth native whose murderer was finally  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $2 million for the Warm Springs Housing Authority to build more affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Tribal members. "There is a serious need for more affordable housing across Oregon, but especially in Tribal communities like Warm Springs," Wyden said. "I applaud this federal investment to address the  more PR