WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Hirono, Representative Tokuda to Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Social Security * As we celebrate the 90 th anniversary of Social Security this week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) to reintroduce the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act, legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Cancellation of NSF Grant * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement upon confirmation that the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engine grant for El Paso has been eliminated: "A once-in-a-generation federal investment in our community was officially eliminated this week after being derailed last year by UTEP leade more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on New Federal New World Screwworm Investment * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's announcement of nearly $1 billion in federal investment, including $750 million for a new sterile fly production facility, to combat the New World screwworm (NWS): more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48599) on July 14, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development - FY2026 Appropriations:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Bill Status and Recent Funding History Table 3 includes budget totals for regular (excluding supplementals) energy and water development appropriations enacted for FY2020 through FY2025 and the FY2026 request. * * * Table 3. Energy and Water Development Appropriati more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48568) on July 1, 2025, entitled "Federal Power Act: The Department of Energy's Emergency Authority" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents History of Section 202(c) ... 1 DOE Implementation ... 1 Trump Administration Actions ... 4 Issues for Congress ... 5 Tables Table 1. Events for Which DOE Issued Emergency Orders ... 3 Contacts Author Infor more PR