WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 317th AW showcases combat readiness in major AMC inspection * DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The 317th Airlift Wing completed the initial phase of its first-ever Combat Readiness Inspection, evaluated by Air Mobility Command at Dyess Air Force Base, July 8. The CRI measured the wing's ability to rapidly deploy combat-ready forces in contested, degraded and operationally limited environments, directly suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards $5.3 Million To Enhance State NWD Systems * ACL's Office of Network Advancement has awarded 12 new grants through the Enhancing State No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports funding opportunity. These two-year grants, totaling $5.3 million, will strengthen state No Wrong Door System infrastructure to make more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force releases latest U.S. Space Force field grade officer promotions The Department of the Air Force selected 385 U.S. Space Force Guardians for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY25A central selection boards. In total, the Space Force selected 59 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel (LSF), 113 majors for prom more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Calls Out Trump's Cuts to Vital Weather Services After Tragic Texas Floods * Washington, D.C. - TODAY, Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) of the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on the Environment highlighted the devastating impact of President Trump 's cuts to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service. "Dedicated public servants work  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Honors Chancellor Tedd Mitchell * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks on the House floor honoring Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System Dr. Tedd Mitchell and congratulating him on his retirement. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Chancellor of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Honors Texas Flood Victims on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks on the House floor honoring the lives lost in the catastrophic floods that struck Central Texas, including constituents from his Congressional District. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Governor Abbott and Republicans Prepare for Special Session on Redistricting, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-Sponsors New Legislation To Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) co-sponsored the Anti-Rigging Act, H.R. 4358 that Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced. This bill to ban the practice of mid-decade redistricting unless courts require it pursuant to t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Ownership * # Bipartisan Legislation Closes Critical Gaps in Foreign Agricultural Land Ownership Tracking Washington - Recently, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) along with Reps. Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Michael Bost (R-IL-12), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Brad Finstad (R-MN-01), Ashley Hinso more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Arrington Introduce Bill to Make States Pay for Federal Military Deployment Caused by Immigration Enforcement Obstruction * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) introduced the State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act, which would hold states refusing to enforce federal immigration law financi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Hirono Lead Bill to Bolster VA's Emergency Response to Disasters * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) recently introduced the Advancing VA's Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act-- legislation to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) response to natural disasters, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Blumenthal, Hirono Lead Bill to Bolster VA's Emergency Response to Disasters Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) recently introduced the Advancing VA's Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act--legislation to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) respo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Cantwell Condemns Republicans for Zeroing-Out Funding for Public Broadcasting, Decimating the Nation's Emergency Information System & Leaving Millions Without Lifesaving Information When They Need It Most Baldwin/Cantwell Amendment Would Reverse the Cuts * In a speech from the Senate floor delivered j more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $886K in narcotics at Hidalgo Port of Entry * HIDALGO, Texas \- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized more than $886,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action. "This successful interdiction highlights our officers' dedication to securing our nation's borders more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Joins Fox Business to Discuss "One Big Beautiful Bill" Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) appeared on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" to discuss Americans' strong support for the One Big Beautiful Bill, the rescissions package being considered by Congress, and the importance of continued fis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Mann Leads Subcommittee Hearing on Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture, Disease Prevention in Animal Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, led a subcommittee hearing entitled "Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN)." During the hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following bulletin (No. OCC 2025-18) on (July 16, 2025): * * * Community Reinvestment Act: Interagency Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Rescind and Replace the 2023 CRA Final Rule To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks, Federal Savings Associations, and Federal Branches and Agencies; Department and Division Heads; All Examining Personnel; and Other Interested Parties Su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Nearly $1.3 Million in Additional Federal Funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Valley International Airport * HARLINGEN, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $1,289,000 in additional federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update Valley International Ai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Applauds President Trump's Plans to Exempt Certain Industries from Mass Deportations, Looks Forward to More Details * President's Announcement Comes on the Heels of Gonzalez's Recent Letter Calling for an Executive Order to Allow Businesses to Sponsor Undocumented Workers with No Criminal Record WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today [originally released on Saturday, July 5, 2025], Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Shameful Republican Budget Bill * Partisan Legislation Betrays Our Seniors, Our Veterans and Our Children WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today [originally released on Thursday, July 3, 2025], Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following his vote against the updated Republican Budget Bill that strips healthcare from almost 17 million Americans, includ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with The LIBRE Initiative * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with The LIBRE Initiative President Daniel Garza and LIBRE Texas leaders to discuss the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which prevents hardworking Texans from facing the largest tax hike in American history, supports small businesses, promotes job growth, and bolsters border security. See photo below. *** Original more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Signed Into Law in One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements on their provision to consider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Babin Bill to Make Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Renaming Permanent Passes House * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statements after their Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act, which would codify President Trump's Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houst more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: "The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping Texans safe and secure in an increas more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Honors McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia, Dr. James C. Lee * Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) honored McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia and the life of Dr. James C. Lee of Seguin on the House floor. Officer Ismael Garcia was injured during the attack on the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen. Remarks as prepared are below, or watch the full speech here. "I  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force releases latest U.S. Space Force field grade officer promotions * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Department of the Air Force selected 385 U.S. Space Force Guardians for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY25A central selection boards. In total, the Space Force selected 59 lieutenant  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Statement on Capture of Violent Extremist Involved in Prairieland Attack on ICE Agents * FBI Most Wanted Suspect for attack on ICE agents arrested after joint investigation with ICE and law enforcement partners WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement as the week-long manhunt for Benjamin Hanil Song- -a fugitive wanted in co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, Caring for Pasadena Communities, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club and Environmental Integrity Project petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding an operating permit issued to Valero Refining-Texas, L.P. The petition requested the parent agency object to a Clean Air Act operating permit for Valero's Houston Refinery in Harris County, Texas. EPA received the petition from the listed environmental  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Ezell Applauds House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Approval of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation strengthens and supports the United States Coast Guard more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan, Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Ownership * Washington - Recently, Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Michael Bost (R-IL-12), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Brad Finstad (R-MN-01), Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), and Jimmy Panetta (D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * House Passes Seven Resources Bills Codifying Executive Orders, Supporting Energy Development and American Jobs This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bills expanding energy development in Arizona and California, keeping commitments to veterans and codifying President Trump's Executive Order (EO) 14229, "Honorin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * JBSA Airmen bring help, hope to flood-stricken Hill Country communities * INGRAM, Texas (AFNS) -- In a display of service and compassion, members of the 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 59th Medical Wing and 502nd Air Base Wing assisted on July 11 with flood relief operations in the Texas Hill Country, supporting efforts in the communities of Ingram and Hunt.  One team assembled at City West Church in Kerrville more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Johnson to Participate in the 2025 Congressional Women's Softball Game Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) will participate in the Congressional Women's Softball Game, taking place at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The game brings together a bipartisan and bicameral group of Members of Congress to compete against members of the Washington D.C. press corps and raises money for t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic L more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the "Request for Information: Deregulation." The Texas-based conservation and reclamation district is advocating for the reconsideration or repeal of certain regulations it believes to be unnecessary or damaging to energy production. LCRA, which provides wholesale electricity and water services to numerous electric cooperatives and ci more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Secures Key Wins as Committee Sends FY26 NDAA to House Floor * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 was successfully voted out of the House Armed Services Committee and sent to the House floor: "America's warfighters rely on Congress to provide them with the tools necess more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Modernized GPS operating system closer to operational integration * PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - The U.S. Space Force's Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System, which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user dema more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57805) involving Apache Deepwater LLC, Houston, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Apache Deepwater LLC Licensee: Apache Deepwater LLC Region: 4 City: Houston State: TX County: Harris License #: General Agreement: N NRC Notified By: Laura Hogge HQ OPS Officer: Jordan Wingate Notification Date: 07/08/2025 Notification Time: 10:42 [ET] Event Date: 08/01/2017 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57803) involving US Steel - Keewatin Taconite, Minnesota: * * * Rep Org: Minnesota Department of Health Licensee: US Steel - Keewatin Taconite Region: 3 City: Keewatin State: MN License #: 1078 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Ty Benner HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 07/07/2025 Notification Time: 17:22 [ET] Event Date: 07/07/2025 Event Time: 10:00 [CDT] Last Update Da more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57802) involving WestRock CP LLC, Florence, South Carolina: * * * Rep Org: SC Dept of Health & Env Control Licensee: WestRock CP, LLC Region: 1 City: Florence State: SC License #: 080 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Jacob Price HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 07/07/2025 Notification Time: 12:55 [ET] Event Date: 06/10/2025 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 07/0 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The National Small Business Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting changes to regulations that the organization argues hinder health care affordability and innovation for small businesses. In response to the agency's Request for Information titled "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation to Make America Healthy Again," the association pointed to three sets of policies it believes require ref more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Office of Special Counsel issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * OSC Whistleblower Case Uncovers $2.5 Million Owed to Crime Victims, Courts * Today, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) notified the President and Congress that the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) findings in response to a whistleblower disclosure at the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers in Live Oak, County Texas, appears reasonable.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Applauds More Counties in TX-11 Added to Major Disaster Declaration for Support from FEMA * SAN ANGELO, TX -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside local leaders, applauded the decision to add more counties across Texas's 11th Congressional District to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration to receive varying levels of support from FEMA. Within the 11th District, the lis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Speaks on the House Floor to Honor the Lives Lost in the July 4th Floods and Share His Personal Story * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor during a special order on the devastating floods that swept through Central and West Texas on July 4th. During his remarks, Rep. Pfluger honored the precious lives lost in Texas's 11th Congressional District and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57801) involving GeoTex Engineering, Fort Worth, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: GeoTex Engineering Region: 4 City: Fort Worth State: TX License #: L06677 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Bruce Hammond HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson Notification Date: 07/07/2025 Notification Time: 10:40 [ET] Event Date: 07/07/2025 Event Time: 05:18 [CDT] Last U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Nearly 60 national and state-level organizations representing the needs of young children and families submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging the agency to ensure that any changes to regulations prioritize child and family wellbeing. The letter responds to the department's Request for Information titled "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again." The organizations emphasize th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 During the NDAA Markup for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) championed Texas' defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation passed out of committee with strong support, 55-2, and is expected to be conside more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pat Fallon Statement on HASC Passage of FY 2026 NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the House Armed Services Committee's 55-2 vote in favor of passing the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, Military Personnel Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) commented: "The FY 2026 NDAA delivers on the principle of peace through strength that President Trump has made a cornerst more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Denounces Attack on Texas Border Patrol Facility * WASHINGTON --Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution denouncing the July 7th attack on a border patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). "The work of law enforcement--whether police, border patrol, or any other agency--is the work of a hero," said Rep. Simpson. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Republicans Reject Subpoena of Kristi Noem, Shielding Her from Answering for Her Multiple Failures Today, during a performative Homeland Security Committee hearing put on by Republicans to attack religious organizations, charities, and non-governmental organizations - instead of conducting oversight of the Trump admin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo, Schmitt Introduce Bill to Increase Penalties for Crimes Against First Responders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which will make it a federal crime to assault first responders. "Last month's evil attack on first responders in North Idaho is a stark reminder of the dangers our brave men an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Weber Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Extreme Weather Forecasting * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Americans plan for inclement and severe weather by establishing a program to improve precipitation forecasts, including extreme rainfall and other related weather events. The program will be part of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Pushes Rio Grande LNG Project with FERC * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to expeditiously reissue the appropriate authority for the Rio Grande LNG project. Sen. Cruz recently sent a letter to the agency outlining the importance of the project, which supports thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment to the R more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Americans Want a Transportation System That Is Fast, Convenient, Reliable, and Safe In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised President Trump and Secretary Duffy for making safety the top priority at the Department of Transportation  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Tuberville Legislation to Protect American Fishermen from Cartels * Alabama lands 34 percent of all recreationally caught Red Snapper in the Gulf WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz's (R-TX) Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act to target cartel members who are illegally catching and smuggling red sna more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Smith, King Introduce Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, their landmark legislation to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases, which became law in 2019. Senator Angus King (I-ME) more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators King, Collins, Smith Introduce Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, their landmark legislation to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases, which became law in 2019. Senator Angus King (I-ME more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) voicing concerns over the overwhelming regulations that are hampering the state's ability to deliver essential transportation services efficiently. In its letter addressing Docket No. OMB-2025-0003, TxDOT argues that the volume of regulations, particularly those implemented alongside the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), has placed  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlights ATC Modernization, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, American Shipbuilding at T&I Hearing The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today held a hearing with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, whose testimony ranged from the Trump Administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt's Bill Protecting Alabama Fishermen Passes Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) applauded the Senate for passing the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, bipartisan legislation she led with Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). The bill would direct the National In more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Introduces NDAA Amendment to Ensure Reproductive Rights for Servicewomen in the Military * Washington, D.C. -- Tonight, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced an amendment to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would repeal the longstanding federal ban on abortion care in the military health system. The amendment strikes Section 1093 of Title X, which  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at Surface Transportation Reauthorization Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, titled "Constructing the Surface Transpor more PR