WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Extend Successful "Hospital at Home" Programs * Ensures 23 Florida Hospitals Can Continue Acute Hospital Care at Home WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Chair of the Health Subcommittee on Ways and Means, announced that he introduced the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act alongside Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) and Dwi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Gonzales Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) led a group of Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging coordination between HHS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator Jeff Merkley Introduce Bicameral Pro Renters Bill, the End Junk Fees for Renters Act * Frost and Gomez First Introduced the Bill to Increase Affordability and Transparency for Renters in 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the introduction of bicameral legislation aimed at addres more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator Jeff Merkley Introduce Bicameral Pro Renters Bill, the End Junk Fees for Renters Act * Frost and Gomez First Introduced the Bill to Increase Affordability and Transparency for Renters in 2023 WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the introduction of bic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Patronis: Congress Delivered a Big, Beautiful Victory for America July 10, 2025 Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the second and final passage of H.R. 1 - One, Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign the One, Big, Beautiful Bill on the Fourth of July. Congressman Jimmy Patronis said, "With the final passage of th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Laurel Lee Reintroduces Bipartisan CBP SPACE Act to Strengthen Security at U.S. Seaports * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) reintroduced the CBP SPACE Act (Securing Ports and America's Commerce and Economy) to foster help a collaborative approach to securing trade and travel. It is essential that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and seaports work together  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- CSX Transportation Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), supporting the Association of American Railroads' (AAR) petition to waive certain compliance requirements of track inspection regulations. The request seeks to decrease the frequency of manual, visual inspections in scenarios where advanced Track Geometry Measurement Systems (TGMS) are utilized. James Schwichtenberg, Vice President of Safety at C more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DOGE Caucus Co-Chairs Lead House Effort to Eliminate Billions in Wasteful Payments * WASHINGTON-- In response to more than $160 billion in fraudulent payments in Fiscal Year 2024, DOGE Caucus co-chairs Congressmen Aaron Bean (FL-04), Blake Moore (UT-01), and Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced the Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act to combat financial fraud and theft of taxpayer d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Florida Dental Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for the continued availability of fluoride prescription drops and tablets for infants and toddlers. The organization emphasizes that these supplements are safe and effective tools in combating dental decay among young children. In the letter, Florida Dental Association President John H. Paul, DMD, stated, "Fluoride supplements are essential to protectin more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Florida Immigration Law & Justice Center, Miami, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), opposing proposed revisions to Form G-325A and significant changes to the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) deferred action protections. The organization argues that these policy changes will severely endanger vulnerable immigrant youth, undermining their safety and well-being. In the letter addressed to Jerry Rigdon,  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Highlights Historic Wins for Working Americans in "One Big, Beautiful Bill" The Hill Op-Ed * "The Average Family in my District Would Have Faced a $1,700 Tax Hike" WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, penned an op-ed in The Hill highlighting how the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" delivers on the Republican agenda to cut ta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: [VIDEO] Rep. Omar Sounds Alarm on Catastrophic Big Ugly Budget Bill on Minnesotans * MINNEAPOLIS- Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) hosted a press conference in Minneapolis to sound the alarm on the catastrophic impacts the Big Ugly budget bill will have on Minnesotans. The Congresswoman was joined by local and state leaders to share the widespread impacts this bill will have across our state.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in the Wall Street Journal: Capitalism Gives Opportunity for the American Dream; Socialism Destroys it * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal in response to Matthew Hennessey's article " Capitalism Needs Champions. " In his letter, Senator Scott calls out the hypocrisy of far-left r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Virginia's Slip in 'Top States for Business' Ranking * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after Virginia fell behind North Carolina, Texas, and Florida in the CNBC's Top States for Business report for 2025: "Virginia's slip in CNBC's Top States for Business ranking once again highlights that the chaos and uncertainty caused by Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Defends Religious Freedom in Football Game Prayer Case * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) led an amicus brief today to protect Americans from religious discrimination by state governments. Senator Lee filed the brief to defend free speech and religious observance from infringement by government entities as part of the case Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- LifeLink Tissue Bank, Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding draft guidance aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) by human cells, tissues, and cellular products. The organization expressed its gratitude for the agency's decision to release the guidance in draft form, allowing for revisions based on community feedback. In the letter addressed to Dr. Vinay Prasad more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Lions World Vision Institute, Tampa, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its draft guidance on minimizing the risk of transmitting Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) through human cells, tissues, and cellular products. The nonprofit organization emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to stem potential reductions in tissue availability while maintaining safety standards. Katrina Capuzzo, LWVI's Director of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA Fisheries and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Announce Red Snapper Data Improvement Projects * NOAA Fisheries and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission announced six new partnerships and seven projects aimed at improving recreational fishing effort and discard data collection in the Gulf. This effort represents a key investment in enhancing data quality and reducing  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Bipartisan Initiative To Name House Press Gallery After Frederick Douglass Passes With Unanimous Support This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Donalds-resolution H.Res.137 - "The Bipartisan Frederick Douglass Press Gallery Renaming Resolution" by unanimous, bipartisan, voice vote to officially name the U.S. House of Representatives Press Gallery after the legendary aboliti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Laurel Lee and Gus Bilirakis Respond to the Eighth Circuit Court's Decision * Tampa, FL - Yesterday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the FTC's final Negative Option Rule put in place by Lina Khan, October 2024. The rule was set to be implemented in 2025. In June, Congresswoman Laurel Lee introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Biden-Harris Adm more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and John Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Equip Public Housing Units with Fire Sprinklers * July 10, 2025 Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) have reintroduced the Public Housing Fire Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that provides critical funding for public housing authorities to install fire sprink more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford, Carter, Fry, and Rouzer Launch the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russell Fry (SC-07), and David Rouzer (NC-12) launched the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force the day before the South Atlantic red snapper recreational fishing season begins. Reps. Rutherford, Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 9, 2025: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Keeps Sounding the Alarm on Health Care Emergency Worsened by Trump Budget Bill Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today delivered remarks on the impact of the Republican reconciliation bill -- whi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ashley Moody Requests POTUS, Secretary Rubio Continue Maximum Pressure on Maduro Regime to Secure Release of Remaining Americans Held Hostage Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio applauding his continued efforts with President Trump to hold the Venezuelan regime accountable as they work to bring freedom and democracy to Venezuela. In  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 15 committee hearings on July 9, 2025: * * * TYPE 1 DIABETES Committee on Appropriations: Committee concluded a hearing to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope, after receiving testimony from Griffin P. Rodgers, Director, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; Ruby Whitmore, Old Town, M more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Joins Introduction of Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Extend Successful "Hospital at Home" Programs * WASHINGTON -- Reps. Lloyd Smucker and Vern Buchanan, Chair of the Health Subcommittee on Ways and Means, announced that he introduced the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act alongside Dwight Evans (D-Pa.). Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Reverend Raphael Warno more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Total Force team Rescues Pregnant Woman 250 Miles off Pacific Coast * * Published July 10, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir * 920th Rescue Wing DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A Total Force team of Air Force Reserve, active duty, and Air National Guard Airmen executed a life-saving rescue mission involving a pregnant woman aboard a civilian ship off the Pacific coast more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Delivers Remarks Following Unanimous Senate Passage of Lulu's Law * 'Lulu's story is not only incredible, but has given us an opportunity to ensure that it doesn't happen to anyone ever again' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate Senate passage of Lulu's Law, a bipartisan piece of legislation named after shark atta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama, Birmingham Campus, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, establishing a cultural affiliation with five Indian tribes and native Hawaiian organizations. This includes the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. This action is in accordance with the N more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, establishing a cultural affiliation with four Indian tribes and native Hawaiian organizations. These include the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. This action is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The museum h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Writes Secretary Rubio: Act Now to Free Cuban Political Prisoners Held for Four Years * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) wrote U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to request his urgent attention to Cubans fighting for democracy as the regime continues its brutal crackdown on dissent. Her request called for Rubio to quickly i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for New Fight for Climate Safety in 300th 'Time to Wake Up' Speech * For more than a decade, Senator has called on Congress to act on the threat of climate change Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, last night delivered his 300 th speech urging Congress to wake up to the threat of clima more PR