WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Neil Chilson, head of artificial intelligence policy at the Abundance Institute, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Reducing Waste, Fraud and Abuse Through Innovation: How AI and Data Can Improve Government Efficiency": * * * Thank you, Chairman Schweikert and members of the Joint Economic Committee, for inviting me to discuss how artificial intelligence and data can enhance government efficiency. I  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer Expands Investigation of Sanctuary Jurisdictions, Invites Sanctuary Governors to Testify WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today expanded the committee's investigation of sanctuary jurisdictions that provide sanctuaries for criminal, illegal aliens by defying fede more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on April 14, 2025: * * * Chairman Green on Record-Low March Border Numbers: "Law and Order Is at an All-Time High" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed a 95% drop in Southwest border apprehensions and an 88% drop in  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 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia and Congressman Maxwell Frost Demand Oversight CODEL Travel to El Salvadorian Prison Holding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) sent a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer requesting authorization for a Congressional Member Delegation (CODEL) more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Attempted Unauthorized Entry by Homeland Security Agents at Los Angeles Elementary Schools Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after unauthorized Homeland Security agents attempted to enter two Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools without a warrant. "We should all be deeply angered  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-CA, recently introduced the Protecting Data at the Border Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding the digital privacy of individuals as they enter and exit the United States. This bill seeks to establish clear legal protections against warrantless searches of electronic devices and online accounts at the nation's borders. The impetus for this legislation stems from growing concerns over the intrusion of personal privacy in the digit more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-FL, has introduced the No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act of 2025, aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to block naturalization for individuals who have unlawfully entered the United States. The proposal asserts that immigration policy must prioritize legal entry and uphold national security and sovereignty. The legislation arises amid increasing concerns about border security and illegal immigration. By ensuring that anyone who ent more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-NY, has introduced the DIRECT Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reallocating funds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to bolster resources for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Specifically, the bill proposes rescinding certain unallocated balances originally earmarked for IRS enforcement activities under the Inflation Reduction Act. The introduction of the DIRECT Act comes in response to increasing concerns about border secur more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Budget Reconciliation Will Unlock Economic Growth Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss how President Trump is unleashing economic growth by working to avoid tax hikes and make tax cuts permanent, secure fair trade and private investments in the United States, and root out waste in federal age more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Scalise: Budget Reconciliation Will Unlock Economic Growth WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss how President Trump is unleashing economic growth by working to avoid tax hikes and make tax cuts permanent, secure fair trade and private investments in the United States, and root out w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of the Interior Transfers Federal Lands Along New Mexico Border to the Army to Protect Resources Date: April 15, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum traveled to New Mexico today to announce the emergency withdrawal and transfer of administrative jurisdiction over approximately 109,651 acres of federal land along the U.S.-M more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Finalizes $150 Million Grant to Enhance Border Security Infrastructure New agreement also descopes wasteful Green New Deal requirements WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an agreement has been executed for a $150 million federal grant to construct a new road and Port of Entry facility f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Conviction of Rachel Morin's Killer Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the conviction of Rachel Morin's killer: "While the conviction of Rachel Morin's killer will not return Rachel to her family where she rightfully belongs, this verdict brings a measure of justice that they so deserve. I'm grateful to the law enfor more PR