WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Cross-Industry Stakeholders, Local Elected Officials Applaud Landmark Bipartisan Housing Package Ahead of Committee Markup Mayors, housing and consumer advocacy groups, industry associations, civil rights organizations, and more voiced their support * Today, ahead of the markup on the landmark bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Visits El Centro's Head Start Program, Highlights Pushback on Threats to Early Childhood Education * KANSAS CITY, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited El Centro's Head Start program in Kansas City, KS to meet with students, educators, and staff. During her visit, Davids read to children and spoke with faculty about the importance of affordable, reliable early childhood educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Economic activity increased slightly from late May through early July. Five Districts reported slight or modest gains, five had flat activity, and the remaining two Districts noted modest declines in activity. That represented an improvement over the previous report, in which half of Districts reported at least slight declines in activity. Uncerta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Tenth District was mostly unchanged, with some rebound in consumer spending and financial activity following declines in prior months. Job gains were subdued, and wage pressures were expected to diminish. Labor availability was reportedly much higher, with the notable exception of the skilled trades for which job openings  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from DOE on Decision to Terminate Loan Commitment for Grain Belt Express U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers on the decision to abruptly more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 30 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $8.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds has been awarded to support 16 vital projects across Kansas. These investments will continue to enhance the quality of life and infrastructure i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21282) on July 29, 2025, entitled "Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources" by research librarians Barbara Salazar Torreon and Travis A. Ferrell. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Business Aviation Association submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation formally nominating Ed Bolen, its President and CEO, for the U.S. DOT Advisory Board. The NBAA stated that Bolen's experience and track record as a visionary leader make him a must-add member for providing guidance to modernize and enhance the nation's transportation systems. Bolen became President and CEO of NBAA on September 7, 2004. Prior to joining NBAA, he served as more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Baldwin Introduce DAIRY PRIDE Act to Combat Mislabeling of Non-Dairy Products * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced legislation to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE)  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing ROTOR Act to Mandate the Use of In-Flight Safety Technology * WASHINGTON - On the six-month anniversary of the DCA tragedy, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today in introducing the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR)  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Kansas City Chiefs are in Great Shape Ahead of the 2025 Season * Senator Marshall Joins Mundo in the Morning Live From the Chiefs Training Camp Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on KCMO's Mundo in The Morning live from the Kansas City Chiefs training camp to discuss his observations from the sideline, whats in store for t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: U.S. Skies Must be the Safest in the World * Senator Marshall Joins Press Conference on Aviation Safety Legislation on the Six-Month Anniversary of the DC Plane Crash Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined a press conference with conservative leaders to support the introduction of the ROTOR Act led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas). This legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Cassidy Introduce Legislation to Assist Families With Post-Secondary Education Choices * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, in reintroducing the College Transparency Act. This legislation ensures that students and famil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Ernst Introduce Legislation to Prevent Overregulation of Farmers & Ranchers * Washington - Last week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) in introducing the Clarifying Legal Exclusions Around Regulated (CLEAR) Waters Act, which excludes groundwater, farm ponds, irrigation ditches, and puddles from federal regulation under the Clean Water Act. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Taxes for Veterans Opening Small Businesses * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced a bipartisan bill to cut taxes for veterans who start a small business in underserved communities. The bipartisan Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act would create new tax credits to provide veterans who are starting a sma more PR