WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing its opposition to Pyka Inc.'s request to amend an existing exemption for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). ALPA, representing over 79,000 pilots, maintains that all national airspace system (NAS) operations must uphold safety levels for all users, including airline operations. ALPA understands that Pyka seeks more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing its opposition to Pyka Inc.'s request to amend an existing exemption for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). ALPA, representing more than 79,000 pilots, maintains that all operations in the national airspace system (NAS) must uphold safety levels for all users, including a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Association of Airport Executives, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a notice of proposed rulemaking on administrative rulemaking, guidance and enforcement procedures. AAAE generally supported the proposed rule, which aims to codify policies governing the internal review and issuance of regulations and guidance documents. AAAE expressed appreciation for the administration's deregulation  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The American Waterways Operators (AWO), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan expressing support for a proposed regulated navigation area (RNA) in Ludington Harbor Channel and Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan. AWO represents the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry advocating for safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation across American waterways. AWO, on behalf of its more than 300 member companies, sta more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Leads Letter Pushing for Changes to MSHA Rulemaking Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rick Allen (R-GA), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Bob Onder (R-MO), and Mark Messmer (R-IN) sent a letter to James McHugh, Deputy Assistant  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Crawford, Grassley Call on Director Patel to Review Untapped Information Ignored by FBI in Clinton Email Investigation House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Diplomat to logisticians: Diplomacy and logistics makes victories happen * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Diplomacy and military logistics may seem like distant cousins, but the nation was founded on this partnership, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations told Defense Logistics Agency employees July 17. Presenter Seth Green opened with the story of Benjamin Frank more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * E&C Democrats: The Trump Administration is Restricting Access to Life-Saving Vaccines Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote a series of oversight letters to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary today expressi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy grew modestly in recent weeks. Consumer spending at retail stores increased modestly as advertised discounts drove up foot traffic and sales. Spending at restaurants and hotels also rose with particular strength reported in higher-end and luxury establishments. Import activity fluctuated with tariff announcements and pauses more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Crawford Call on Director Patel to Review Untapped Information Ignored by FBI in Clinton Email Investigation * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) recently sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting the FBI review unevaluat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA), Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending the agency for extending reporting deadlines for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The association urged the agency to incorporate longstanding burden reduction mechanisms for small businesses. ILMA stated that the current approach t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Funding for Group Tied to Deadly Violence Against Starving People in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Peter Welch (D-VT), and 18 of their Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private group connected to deadly  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Kim Introduce Bill to Strengthen Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act, legislation to improve the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established under the Older Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Slotkin, Harder Reintroduce Ban Corporate PACs Act to End Corporate Influence in Politics * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), along with Representative Josh Harder (D-CA-09), reintroduced the Ban Corporate PACs Act to reduce the influence of corporate money in politics and government by prohibiting for-profit corporations from funding political campaigns and influenci more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 30 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Medical rodeo: vital to providing medically ready and ready medical forces By Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency Communications Andrew Rader Army Health Clinic, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, hosted its monthly, walk-in health readiness rodeo designed to "enable the readiness of our joint force," said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Matack, the clinic's senior enlisted leader. The rodeo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI The investment will accelerate open innovation, empower an AI-ready workforce and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness * The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Joins House Leadership to Talk One Big Beautiful Bill and Veterans * WASHINGTON, DC-- Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), a Navy veteran and proud military spouse and mother, spoke at a House Republican leadership press conference to highlight how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers for America's veterans, military families, and national defense. Watch Rep. Kiggans' speech here. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Reps. Kiggans and Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan WINGS Act to Study Long-Term Brain Health of Military Aviators * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02) introduced the bipartisan Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force Stress (WINGS) Act, legislation that directs a comprehensive study into the long-term brain health and mental welln more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE logins: Know how to access portals, manage your benefit * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Whether you need to make an appointment, check a claim, or download forms, knowing where to log in can make using your TRICARE benefits easier. Today's Military Health System relies on multiple online platforms -- each with a specific purpose. Understanding them, and  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * US Space Forces - Indo-Pacific holds first change of command ceremony * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- U.S. Space Forces - Indo-Pacific held its first change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 25, in another significant milestone for the two-and-half-year-old command. Previous Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Paci more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance, Richmond, has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation nominating Highways Commissioner Stephen C. Brich to Virginia's Advisory Board. The alliance stated that Commissioner Brich's leadership and experience make him an extremely well-qualified candidate for the role. The letter highlights Brich's appointment as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation in January 2018. In this capacity,  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $60,900,000 in federal funding to help farmers in Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. This funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be dis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $60,900,000 in federal funding to help farmers in Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. This funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be distribute more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Young Introduce Legislation to Stress Test Financial System * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act, bipartisan legislation to require the Department of Treasury to conduct annual "stress tests" on the federal government's finances. This legislation would require Treasury to examine the U.S. government's more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Bills to Boost Housing Supply and Make Housing More Affordable Pass Key Congressional Hurdle * VIDEO OF SEN. WARNER'S REMARKS AT THE COMMITTEE MARKUP IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously voted to advance the Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation, which includes several provisions authored and championed more PR