WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * "Oswaldo Paya Way": Bill Would Rename Street Outside Cuban Regime's Embassy in Honor of the Slain Pro-Democracy Activist and Leader * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) re-introduced a bipartisan bill that renames the street in front of the Cuban Regime's Embassy in Washington, D.C., as "Oswaldo Paya Way," in honor of Cuba's sla 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

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Availity LLC, Jacksonville, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services concerning the Health Technology Ecosystem request for information. The company leveraged its position within the healthcare system to offer perspectives on information sharing and opportunities to innovate the health technology ecosystem. The organization, which connects providers, health plans, and technology partners, outlined its multi-payer portal, more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Ruiz, Welch, Tillis, Gillibrand, Murkowski and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Eliminate Burn Pits and Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits * Washington, D.C. - In a significant step toward enhancing transparency and protecting patient rights within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Congressman Gus Bilirakis has introduced the Written Informed Consent Act. This 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. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack Applauds $675.9 Million in Disaster Relief for Florida Farmers * Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' announcement of $675.9 million in federal disaster assistance for Florida farmers impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton: "Florida's agriculture industry isn't ju more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Habitat Month * July is Habitat Month at NOAA Fisheries! All month long, we'll be sharing how we protect and restore habitat to sustain our nation's fisheries, recover endangered species, and support coastal communities. NOAA conserves habitats like wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs to support fisheries--but habitat isn't valuable just for the home it provides for fish an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dunn Urges Coast Guard to Continue Building Offshore Patrol Cutters at Eastern Shipbuilding Group * WASHINGTON, DC - Recently, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem emphasizing the crucial role that Eastern Shipbuilding Group plays in producing Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) for the U.S. Coast Guard and urging her to reconsider moving, dis 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. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Metals from Baby Formula * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Safe Baby Formula Act, legislation that would ban all toxic heavy metals from baby formula and require the FDA to study the effects of metals in formula. This legislation more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 22 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Fleet Readiness Center Southeast inducts T-45 Goshawks to service life extension production line * Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has inducted its first two T-45 Goshawk aircraft into the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) production line, 13 months after the Navy identified the requirement. The Goshawk is the primary tandem-seat jet trainer used by the Navy and Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Applauds USDA for Delivering $675.9 Million in Aid to Florida Agriculture Community * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $675.9 million in disaster assistance for Florida farmers, ranchers and producers impacted by recent hurricanes and natural disasters: "Floridians are no strangers to the devast more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frost and Cherfilus-McCormick Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Radioactive Materials from Being Used to Build Roads - the "No Radioactive Roads Act" * Frost's Bill Would Prevent Cancer-Causing Fertilizer Byproduct from Being Used in Road Construction WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) reintroduced the No Radioactive more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Health Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement: Hearing on Medicare Advantage * WASHINGTON -- Today, Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan delivered the following remarks at a joint Health and Oversight subcommittee s he aring to examine lessons learned after more than two decades of the modern Medicare Advantage (MA) program, the challenges and opportunities associated with the rap 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 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Navy Medicine Launches "Top Doc" in Fort Lauderdale * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- U.S. Navy Medicine launched its national initiative pilot program, "Top Doc," showcasing Medical Corps capabilities and career paths at Nova Southeastern University's Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, July 12. Download The "Top Doc," program was designed to enhance career pathways from higher education institutions into Navy Medicine more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 23 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: * * * NOAA's Space Weather Observatory, SWFO-L1, Arrives in Florida for Final Launch Preparations NOAA's Space Weather Follow On - Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory, the first NOAA satellite fully dedicated to continuous, operational space weather observations, has arrived in Florida in preparation for its Fall 2025  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. Darren Soto, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on July 17, 2025: * * * Mr. Chair, I want to commend the managers of the House Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill for including my amendment, No. 269, to provide a $24.1 million increase within the RDT&E-Defense Wide Account, to the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program's (IBAS) Fan-Out Wafer level packaging progr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube and Sen. Hawley Introduce Federal Tort for Pediatric Gender Clinics * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined with Senator Josh Hawley (R-Ind.) today in introducing the Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act, legislation that establishes a federal tort for individuals harmed by gender-transition procedures as minors. This bill honors the Trump adminis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces SHARKED Act to Address Rising Shark Depredation and Protect U.S. Fisheries * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Brian Schatz announced the introduction of the bipartisan Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act to establish a federal task force dedicated to addressing the rising issue of s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Urges Governors to Support Students' Chance at the American Dream by Opting in to President Trump's School Choice Tax Credit Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced he sent a letter to the governors of all 50 states urging them to put students and families first by opting in to President Donald Trump's School Choice Tax Credit Program, created through the One B 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 -- 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 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Castor Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Finally Put Zombie Campaigns in the Grave * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) reintroduced the bipartisan Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act (HEC No), bipartisan legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards more than $2M in grants to memorialize Veterans * WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced seven grants to educational and research institutions totaling $2,195,992 to memorialize Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy Program initiative. The grants announced today will support the cr more PR