WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * "It's just common sense!": Hern votes for SAVE Act to protect federal elections Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the passage of HR 22, the SAVE Act, in the House of Representatives this morning. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for federal off more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * 'Get Real Get Better' Navy HRPP conducts site visit at NAMRU San Antonio JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Department of Defense-related research typically requires additional compliance activities, documentation, and subject protections. To provide additional oversight of human-based research, members of the Department of  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases new doctrine note on artificial intelligence to guide future warfighting MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama - The U.S. Air Force has published a new Air Force Doctrine resource for Airmen navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Air Force Doctrine Note 25-1, Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers t more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases new doctrine note on Artificial Intelligence to guide future warfighting * Published April 10, 2025 * LeMay Center Doctrine Development and Education MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The U.S. Air Force published a new Air Force Doctrine resource for Airmen navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence April 3, 2025. Air Force Doctr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's Trade War Bludgeons US Economy, Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Senators Slam Administration for Defunding Network of Centers That Boost American Manufacturing April 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 of their Senate Democratic colle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Babin Backs Budget Blueprint to Deliver Trump's America First Agenda Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of the Budget Resolution that paves the way for Congress to implement President Donald Trump's agenda. I proudly voted in support of the Budget Resolution because it keeps our promise to the American people and advances President Trump's Ameri more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - A cancer patient at Brooke Army Medical Center was able to celebrate two significant events in one day. Linda Staggers rang the bell in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic April 4, signifying the end of her chemotherapy treatments for brea more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 10, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - March 2025": * * * Regional prices increased 0.1 percent in March, up 1.9 percent over the last year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 10, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington - March 2025": * * * Area prices fell 0.4 percent in February and March, up 1.4 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area was down 0.4 percent for the two months ending in  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Carey Bill to Eliminate Burdensome IRS DeFi Crypto Broker Rule Signed into Law by President Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, attended the signing ceremony where President Trump signed his bill, which repealed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Digital Assets Sale and Exchanges Rule, otherwise known more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Greg Casar Leads Call For Free, Fair, Transparent Elections In Ecuador WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-1) led 14 members of Congress in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for him to support a free and fair electoral process in Ecuador. Ecuador's  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Keith Self Seeks a Veteran or Gold Star Family Member for Washington, D.C. Office Position Congressman Keith Self is proud to announce a unique opportunity for a veteran or Gold Star Family member to serve in his Washington, D.C. office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The individual chosen for the special position will handle a legislative portfolio tha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Luttrell Votes to Support FY25 Budget Framework Focused on Border Security, Energy, and Tax Relief WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget resolution. This vote is a critical step in moving forward with a budget that addresses the challenges facing our nation, including border security, na more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Welcomes Pastor Michael Gossett to Capitol as Guest Chaplain Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement recognizing Dr. Michael Gossett, Senior Pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, for his dedicated service and recent role as Guest Chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives: "It's my honor to introduce Dr. Mich more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Blasts House Republicans After They Vote to Gut Medicaid and Social Security Washington, DC: "House Republicans just voted to gut your Medicaid and your Social Security--period. Don't let them spin it any other way," said Congressman Veasey. "They're calling it $1.5 trillion in 'savings,' but let's be clear: that's just code for a massive tax break for their billionaire buddies, paid more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 11, 2025 ARMY Aecom Technical Services Inc., Los Angeles, California (W91278-25-D-A001); Alpha-ERG JV LLC, San Antonio, Texas (W91278-25-D-A002); Applied Ecology Inc., Melbourne, Florida (W91278-25-D-A003); Cardno-EA Partners JV, Hunt Valley, Maryland (W91278-25-D-A004); HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction Inc., Englewood, Colorado (W91278-25-D-A005); Jacobs Government Serv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Crenshaw Appointed by Speaker Johnson to Lead New House Intelligence Task Force Targeting Mexican Cartels WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) has been selected by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) to lead a newly established Cartel Task Force within the committee. The task force will play a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * De La Cruz on President Trump's Work to Secure Water for South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement in response to President Trump's work to hold the Mexican government accountable for the over one million acre-feet of water they owe South Texas. Read De La Cruz's post here or below. "Thank you, President Trump, for holding the Mexican more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * De La Cruz Statement on Senate Amendment to FY25 Budget Resolution WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to support the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14,the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation Resolution. "Adopting the Senate's reconciliation instructions will allow the House to begin the important work of responsib more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Defense secretary announces additional $5.1 billion in DOD spending cuts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum April 10 announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts. "That's with a 'B'; $5.1 billion in DOD contracts for ancillary things like consulting and other nonessential services," Hegseth more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from the National Agricultural Aviation Association: * * * To: Office of Pesticide Programs Docket Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), (28221T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: EPA's Proposed Tolerance Revocation for Chlorpyrifos; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPP 2024-0431 * * * The National Agricultural Aviation Associatio more ST

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Healing the Force: physical medicine technician aids in Airmen recovery * Published April 11, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera * 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Neal, 42nd Medical Group physical medicine technician, prepares to demonstrate strength training exercise at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 8, 2025. N more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * House Republicans Pass the SAVE Act to Secure America's Elections Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE Act. This legislation ensures that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. "The fact that we even need this legislation proves just how far Democrats have gone in opening our elections to abuse," said Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Huizenga Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Youth Sports, Small Business Economy Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) announced the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Youth Sports Facilities Act. This bipartisan bill amends Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act to add Youth Sports Facilities to the l more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE removes former Mexican governor convicted of money laundering in the US SAN DIEGO -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Tomas Jesus Yarrington Ruvalcaba, 68, a citizen of Mexico wanted by Mexican authorities, April 9. Enforcement and Removal Operations Harlingen and San Diego deportation officers, in coordination with ERO Mexico Ci more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Momentum Builds for TAKE IT DOWN Act Broad coalition urges House passage ahead of upcoming floor vote WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In case you missed it, victim advocacy groups, law enforcement, and tech industry leaders are urging House Republican and Democratic leadership to swiftly pass the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joins Punchbowl News to Discuss Investing in America WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sat down with Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman during a Punchbowl News event to discuss the news of the day and how private capital is investing in America. Watch the full interview HERE, or read highlights from the conversation below. Rep. Pfluger on the budget reso more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on April 11, 2025: * * * More than $1 billion in 2021 tax refunds still unclaimed - Taxpayers should act now to see if they are eligible WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1.1 million people who didn't file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the April 15 deadline. The IRS estimates more than $1 bil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Thompson, Raskin, Escobar Call on Trump to End the Detention of Immigrant Families WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Veronica Escob more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Johnson Opposes Republicans' Voter Suppression Act WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) voted against the Republicans' Voter Suppression Act, a bill that changes voter registration guidelines to require documentation that indicates proof of U.S. citizenship without including marriage licenses or name change documents as approved documents. This would cause a  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * McClain's Statement on the House Passage of the SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Chip Roy's (R-Texas) Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates in-person proof of U.S. citizenship when individuals register to vote in federal elections. Rep. Lisa McClain  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Military met 2024 recruit contracting goals, plans for repeat WASHINGTON - The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to do so again this year. At the same time, military personnel leaders said they are undergoing transformations with an eye toward lethality. "Ou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * National Recording Registry Inducts Sounds of Elton John, Chicago, Broadway's 'Hamilton,' Mary J. Blige, Amy Winehouse, Minecraft and Microsoft Recordings from Tracy Chapman, Celine Dion, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Miles Davis, Charley Pride, Vicente Fernandez, Freddy Fender, Steve Miller Band Also Among 25 Selected for Preservation Elton John's monumental album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," Chicago's debut "Chica more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 11 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * PACE Day highlights power of prevention Detective Michael Johnson (ret.) said he wouldn't let his audience at Thursday's PACE Day at the Sunriver Resort turn a blind eye to sex abuse because they have to see it to stop it. (Photo by Jake Arnold, OSBA) PACE Day is about prevention, which requires school officials to face head-on scary, tragic and disturbing possibilities.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Jayapal, Thompson, Escobar Call on Trump to End the Detention of Immigrant Families WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Membe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Introduces Special District Fairness Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Special District Fairness Act, a bill that would codify a first-ever definition of "special district" in federal law and ensure that districts are eligible for all appropriate forms of federal financial assistance. "The consequence of current law is that some communities served by special dis more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Green of Texas was recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader.) Mr. Speaker, and still I rise, and I rise today to initially extend greetings to all, especially those who are traveling  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pat Fallon Introduces Securing America's Federal Equipment (SAFE) in Supply Chains Act WASHINGTON - Representatives Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) as well as Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today introduced their Securing America's Federal Equipment (SAFE) in Supply Chains Act, which would protect America's cybersecurity by ensuring the Department of Defense (DoD) does  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, April 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Representatives Escobar, Jayapal, Thompson, Raskin Call on Trump to End the Detention of Immigrant Families Today, U.S. Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16); Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee; Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security; and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, there has been a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth in the mainstream media about President Trump's commonsense immigration enforcement agenda. That is one of the reasons he got elected on November 5. It is because the American people were fed up  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Applauds Signing of Cryptocurrency Resolution into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following President Trump signing his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution regarding Decentralized Finance (DeFi). This resolution overturns an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule on cryptocurrency that would have defined certain developers as "brokers" for reporting a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Senate conducted six committee hearings on April 10, 2025: * * * DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded open and closed hearings to examine the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Admiral Samuel J. Paparo Jr., USN more ST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * Space Command leaders capitalize on opportunities to enhance awareness, integration at Space Symposium 40 As part of the Space Foundation's Space Symposium week of programming, April 7-10, 2025, U.S. Space Command leaders represented the command's critical mission through speaking events, panel discussions, and engagements with international partners spanning the globe  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Top general says North Korea continuing weapons development, becoming more isolated WASHINGTON - During a Senate Armed Services Committee posture hearing on April 10 in Washington, U.S. Forces Korea's commander testified that North Korea is continuing to develop its weapons program while growing more isolated. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Alex Padilla, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help House Disabled Veterans 'I will always work to ensure our veterans and servicemembers are treated like the heroes that they are' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced bipartisan legislation t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Ways and Means Democrats introduce bill to end tariff chaos, reclaim Congress's trade authority WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats, today introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by President Trump's trade wars and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * WTAS: Whip Emmer Announces Stakeholder Support for the SAVE Act WASHINGTON - Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) announced key stakeholder support for H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, sponsored by Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas), which would secure our elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and t more PR