WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: This week, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced the Community Parks Revitalization Act to enhance funding opportunities for local park construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance across New Jersey and the United States. The bill was previously introduced by former Representative Albio Sires (NJ-08). "Parks are the cornerstones of our communities, bringing neighborhoods together more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "A Review of Disaster Funding Needs": * * * Thank you, Chair Murray, Vice Chair Collins, and Members of the Committee for the opportunity to come before you today to provide an update on the impact of disasters on American farms, ranches, private and public forest lands, and rural communities, and the work the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "A Review of Disaster Funding Needs": * * * Chair Murray, Vice Chairman Collins, and members of the committee--thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today alongside my colleagues in the Biden-Harris Administration. A month ago, I was in North Carolina and Tennessee visiting communities impacted by Hurricane Hel more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "A Review of Disaster Funding Needs": * * * Chairwoman Murray, Ranking Member Collins, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today to discuss FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) and our supplemental funding request. At the outset, I would like to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following written testimony by Adrianne Todman, deputy secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "A Review of Disaster Funding Needs": * * * Chairwoman Murray, Vice Chair Collins, and Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today to discuss disaster recovery alongside my colleagues. In the last month, the Biden-Harris A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation released the following written testimony by Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association International, from a Dec. 12, 2024, hearing entitled "U.S. Air Traffic Control Systems, Personnel and Safety": * * * Chair Duckworth, Ranking Member Moran and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify and present the perspective of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband released the following testimony by Tim Donovan, president and CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association, from a Dec. 11, 2024, hearing entitled "Communications Networks Safety and Security": * * * Chairman Lujan, Ranking Member Thune, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the importance of providing safe and secure connectivity  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband released the following written testimony by Global Cyber Strategies CEO Justin Sherman from a Dec. 11, 2024, hearing entitled "Communications Networks Safety and Security": * * * Subcommittee Chair Lujan, Ranking Member Thune, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today about the global submarine cable network, cybersecurity more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and U.S. Representative Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee renewed efforts to urge President Joe Biden to pardon Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of murder in 1977 following a controversial investigation more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas today announced a federal investment of $20 million through the Inflation Reduction Act for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to build a safe, accessible shelter that will provide services during extreme weather. "The problems created by the ongoing climate crisis overlap with many issues already threatening Orego more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the city of Molalla has secured a $33.25 million loan and a $2 million grant to update its wastewater treatment facility. "Federal investment in modern infrastructure is a must for Oregonians counting on public health and for communities statewide needing to operate efficiently," Wyden said. "These federal funds achieve both objectiv more PR