JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * AETC commander launches immersive learning challenge to Airmen; proposals due May 15 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, has issued a challenge to Airmen: revolutionize how we train and educate the force with immersive learning technologies. This initiative, in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * AETC commander launches immersive learning challenge, proposals due May 15 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, issued a challenge to Airmen: revolutionize training and educating the force with immersive learning technologies. This initiative, inspired by a visit to Arizona State University's cutting-edge Dreamscape Learn facilit more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve Command A1 announces annual awards ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia - Every year the Air Force Reserve Command A1 Awards honor the top performers and premier installation-level programs across manpower, personnel, services, education, and training across the command. This year, the 340 th Flying Training Group was tied for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Ports-to-Plains Corridor at I-27 Signage Ceremony Lubbock, TX - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke at a I-27 Signage Ceremony hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Ports-to-Plains Alliance: " I was honored to commemorate today's I-27 signage ceremony in Lubbock, marking an important milestone for the Ports-to-Plains Corrid more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Threaten Social Security, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Protect Seniors' Hard-Earned Benefits Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Social Security as the agency plans to cut more than 7,000 employees--14 percent of its workforce--to comply with an executive order from President Trump to reduce the federal workforce. "S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Booker, Hirono, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients April 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last Friday, Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), along with U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Se more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Chilean liaison officer promotes interoperability at U.S. Army South JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -For Chilean army Col. Cristian Valenzuela, a career marked by elite military training and years of service in special forces units has led to a mission focused on partnership and collaboration. As the Chilean Partner Nation Lia more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Ellzey Applauds House Passage of the SAVE Act Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the House passed the Security and Verification Enforcement (SAVE) Act. This legislation takes a critical step in enhancing border security and improving immigration enforcement across the country. "As an original co-sponsor of the SAVE Act, I'm proud to see it pass the House," said Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Crockett's Statement on Shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School "I am heartbroken to learn of yet another shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School--nearly one year after the last. My prayers are with the students, teachers, and families who are once again forced to live through this nightmare. No child should fear for their life at school. No teacher should have to barricade a class more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Calls on DOJ to Investigate EPIC City Following Accusations of Religious Discrimination, Sharia Law AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center's (EPIC) planned Muslim community, EPIC Ranches City, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * De La Cruz Introduces Selena Commemorative Coin Act in Honor of Selena Day Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Selena Commemorative Coin Act in celebration of "Selena Day" and the life of South Texas icon, Selena Quintanilla-Perez. "Selena Quintanilla-Perez is remembered as "The Queen of Tejano" for her passion, talent, and music that changed the industry for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Democrats demand unredacted DHS-IRS agreement targeting taxpayer data WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), and 43 of their House colleagues today demanded the Trump administration provide an unredacted copy of the memorandum of understanding allowing taxpayer data to be used more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Governor's Small Business Summit In Orange Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor's Small Business Summits will be held in Orange on April 24. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor's Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Welcomes NVIDIA Investment In Texas Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated NVIDIA on the announced construction of two supercomputer manufacturing facilities in Texas, in partnership with Foxconn in Houston and with Wistron in Dallas. Production at both facilities is expected to ramp up in 12-15 months. "Texas is where the future of innovation is building," said Governor Abbott.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Seek to Protect MAHA Commission from Anti-Science Activists WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a lifelong family farmer, joined Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), along with Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) and Mark Alford (R-Mo.), in a letter urging the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz, Rep. Arrington Celebrate Lubbock's Segment Construction of I-27 LUBBOCK, TX - Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19) gave remarks at the unveiling ceremony for Lubbock's first expansion segment of I-27. This segment will enable more efficient transportation and prosperous economic growth for Texas. Sen. Cruz said, "Today is yet another demonstrat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * It's Over - U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak Rescinds Grant for Texas Central's High-Speed Rail Boondoggle Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jake Ellzey today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak for terminating the $63.9 million grant awarded under the Corridor Identification and Development (CID) Program for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor, previous more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command - Challenges and Resource Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026": * * * Jackson: It's Critical We Provide SOCOM with the Resources They Need Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Students Save for Retirement WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, on Tax Day, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) introduced the Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act. This bill allows full-time students with earned income to qualify for the federal Saver's Match, helping more young Americans start saving for retirement while they're still in school. The feder more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Unlawful Tax Return Preparers Taxpayers Must Remain Vigilant Against Dishonest Tax Preparers Today, the federal tax filing deadline, the Justice Department's Tax Division acknowledges the majority of taxpayers and tax return preparers who voluntarily meet their yearly filing obligations. The Tax Division also cautions taxpayers to cho more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Termination of $64 Million Grant for Texas High Speed Rail Project Austin, Texas -- U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the news that the Trump administration has terminated $63.9 million in federal funding for the Amtrak Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor. While the project was originally proposed as a private venture, it was granted fe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * In the Starlight: Tina Preyan Fuels the Future at Johnson Exploring the unknown and preparing for humanity's next giant leap really works up an appetite. Thankfully, employees at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston can count on Tina Preyan to help them fuel up and stay focused. Preyan is a food service specialist at Starport, a quality-of-life program that contributes to Johnson's mission by providing employee services  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Cruz Introduce Bill to Establish Smithsonian Museum Recognizing Accomplishments of Latinos WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act to build a new Smithsonian museum on the National Mall that recognizes the accomplishments of Latinos. This follows the passage of bipartisan legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu, CAPAC Chair Meng, & House Colleagues Express Outrage and Demand Accountability as Trump Administration Limits Access to Government Services for Limited English Proficient Taxpayers Members slam President Trump's decision to target language accessibility: " There is no data that supports the assertion made by your administration that linguistical diversity threatens the integrity of the nati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett and Other House Democrats Introduce Major Russian Sanctions, Ukraine Assistance Bill Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- As President Trump defends (link is external) Russia's deadliest attack against Ukrainian civilians this year and continues to parrot Kremlin propaganda blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for starting the war, U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Biggs Request the FBI to Investigate the Biden Administration's Coverup of Later Aborted Babies Known as the "D.C. 5" April 15, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and Andy Biggs (AZ-05) sent a letter today requesting the FBI to investigate the Biden Administration's coverup of later aborted babies known as the "D.C. 5". The legislators' message to the F more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, Young, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to strengthen U.S. role in mapping global critical mineral resources WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced The Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act to strengthen U.S. mineral security and reduce strat more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson's disease JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder due to damage of neurons or brain cells more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Vermont Businesses Talk Tariffs and Trump's Trade War at Welch's Roundtable "This is essentially a tax on the consumer." "Tariffs radically affect our manufacturing arm." "We don't know how they're going to affect us, we just know they're going to affect us." "How can you navigate the playbook if you don't know what the rules of the board are" "This is long-lasting damage to a relationship an more PR