WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * A MESSAGE FOR SOUTH TEXANS FROM CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ: "MEDICARE IS NOT A HANDOUT. IT IS A SACRED PROMISE - PAID FOR BY WORKERS THEIR ENTIRE LIVES" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) exposed the truth about Republicans' most significant betrayal of our seniors to date: the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill." Full remarks can be watched here (link is external). Transcr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Amid GOP Assault on Healthcare, Pressley, Duckworth, DeGette, Schakowsky, Frost, Colleagues Unveil EACH Act, Keep Up Fight for Reproductive Justice * Lawmakers File EACH Act to End Hyde Amendment, Lift Unjust Abortion Coverage Restrictions on Medicaid, Other Government Sponsored Plans Follows Passage of Big, Ugly Bill that Guts Medicaid, Defunds Planned Parenthood, Further Restricts Healthcare  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army retires legacy equipment in new push for accountability and modernization * WASHINGTON - In a sweeping modernization effort, the Army issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, or OCIE items deemed to have no economic value, as outlined in previous guidance. Soldiers across all components more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Texas Legislature Convenes To Address Hill Country Flooding, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Letter Urging Investigation into Preparation and Response Efforts * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led the Texas Democratic delegation in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) asking for an investigation into the whole-of-government preparation for and response  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on July 21, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Lifeguards had hourly mean wages over $21.00 in two states and the District of Columbia in 2024 In the heat of summer, it's tempting to cool down by taking a dip at the pool or beach. Let's take a closer look at the wages and employment of those who keep us safe while we enjoy our fun in the sun. * * * Chart: Hourly mean wage a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Task Force on Securing the Homeland for Special Events Inaugural Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events -- held the task force's first hearing, entitled "Lessons Learned: An examination of historic security incidents at mass gatherings." Chairma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro's PARTNER Act Passes Markup in House Foreign Affairs Committee with Bipartisan Support * July 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX) Young Kim (R-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Ed Case (D-HI), Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Bill Foster (D-IL), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)'s Providing Appropri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Biden Border Betrayal Hearing, Calls for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Facility in Texas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing he chaired entitled, "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America." Excerpts are below, and video can be found here. "Media outlets  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with UTEP President Heather Wilson * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) President Heather Wilson to discuss breaking down barriers to education, supporting UTEP students, and advancing their top-tier academic programs in fields ranging from biological sciences and nursing to education and engineering. See photo below. *** Original t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Throws Down the Gauntlet on Outbound Investment to Counter China * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) highlighted his priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including his Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act, which would safeguard the United States against the growing threat posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) by pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect State and Local Judges * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Kim Introduce Bill to Combat AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) today introduced the Preventing Recurring Online Abuse of Children Through Intentional Vetting of Artificial Intelligence ( PROACTIV AI) Data Act, which would encourage artificial intelligence (AI) developers to identify, remove, and report known child sexual abuse m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for a proposed transportation project. The Federal Highway Administration is initiating an EIS for a 41-mile north-south highway. This highway, from Farm-to-Market Road 1994 south of Needville to Interstate Highway 10 west of Katy, Texas, aims to improve mobility in Austin more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Launches $10 Million Fund to Support Public Housing Authority Rental Properties with Storm-Resistant Roofs * DALLAS, TEXAS, July 22, 2025--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce a $10 million fund dedicated to supporting public housing authority (PHA) rental properties more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth, Philippine president meet to advance deterrence in Indo-Pacific * WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon July 21, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed shared security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region, as  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Imagine Pediatrics, Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing a Request for Information (RFI) on the health technology ecosystem. The letter detailed the organization's unique insights from delivering 24/7 virtual and in-home care to children with special health care needs, primarily those enrolled in Medicaid. Imagine Pediatrics, serving over 35,000 children and families across Texas, Florida, more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Cosponsors Bill to Prohibit Sharing of Personal Data of DACA Program Applicants with Immigration Officials * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has joined legislation to prohibit the sharing of sensitive personal data, like taxpayer and health information, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act would provide a statutory guarantee to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: GOP Vote to Rip Away Public Broadcasting Funds Endangers Rural and Tribal Communities * 1500+ Local Public Radio and TV Stations At Risk of Losing Funding WATCH : Lujan Offers Motion to Recissions Package to Protect AMBER & Emergency Alerts WATCH : Lujan Sounds Alarm on Dangerous GOP Plan to Gut Public Broadcasting WATCH : Lujan Joins Democratic Leadership Press Conference on Cuts P more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell, Guest Highlight Cybersecurity Concerns at U.S. Border * WASHINGTON -- Congressmen Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Michael Guest (R-MS) urged the Department of Homeland Security to address potential cybersecurity concerns in systems used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the border. CBP deploys advanced technology to secure our nation's borders, including unmanned aerial systems, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Judges Facing Threats of Harm * Washington, DC-- Today, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. The bill would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and monitoring of threats for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Sen. Moran's Legislation to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Exploiting PACT Act Bonuses * WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - to prohibit PACT Act Critical Skill Incentive (CSI) payments from going to Senior Executive Service employees at the Department of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Calls Out Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, & Collective Punishment of Palestinians in Gaza * (Washington, D.C.) -- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor calling out the genocide, ethnic cleansing, and collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Agricultural Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) led 16 of his colleagues in introducing legislation to remove regulatory roadblocks for heavy vehicle operators when renewing their commercial driver's licenses (CDL). The Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act enables seasonal drivers to renew their CDL onli more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Pressley Meets with Mahmoud Khalil in Washington, DC * Pressley First Met Khalil in April During a Visit to ICE Facility Where He Was Unlawfully Detained Photos | Video WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) met with Mahmoud Khalil in her office in Washington, DC. This is their second meeting after Congresswoman Pressley visited Mr. Khalil in April while he was unjustly  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Legislation to Unleash West Texas Energy, Critical Minerals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced legislation through his seat on the House Appropriations Committee that focuses on lowering energy costs and advancing reliable energy resources. Additionally, West Texas has been identified as a potential source of critical minerals, and Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Duyne Introduces the Stop FUNDERs Act to Include Rioting as a Form of Racketeering Under the RICO Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) announced the introduction of the Stop FUNDERs Act, which adds rioting and those who fund or organize such violent and coordinated activities to be included as a crime under the Racketeer Infl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Doggett, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Adequate Provider Payments under Medicare Advantage * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and Health Subcommittee member Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to require Medicare Advantage (MA) to more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Special Warfare Training Wing welcomes new commander * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Col. Kaveri T. Crum assumed command of the Special Warfare Training Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on July 11, 2025. Crum previously served as the deputy commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt F more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service regarding the agency's proposed system of records for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The letter highlights the state's support for strengthening program integrity and expresses a desire for collaboration with federal authorities to ensure benefits are properly allocated. Texas e more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Volume 3 of Chemical Incident Reports; Incidents Resulted in 1.8 Billion Dollars in Property Damage Reports Cover 30 Serious Chemical Incidents in 15 States including Maine, Oklahoma & West Virginia * July 22, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it has released Volume 3 of its Incident Reports. Volume 3 cov more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill * Over 65 communities helped by legislation to provide unique zip codes WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening. The final recorded vote total was 278-121, a significant bipartisan victory for th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Republican Megabill Adding More Than $4 Trillion to the Deficit Over the Next 10 Years * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the official score from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that President Trump and Republicans' megabill will add $3.4 trillion to the budget deficit  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Republican Megabill Adding More than $4 Trillion to the Deficit Over the Next 10 Years * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the official score from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that President Trump and Republicans' megabill will add $3.4 trillion to the budget deficit through more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Paul Reintroduce Legislation to Audit the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reintroduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act or the "Audit the Fed" bill, to require a full audit of the Federal Reserve's operations and increase congressional oversight of its decision-making. "I support this effort to provide more transparency to the America more PR