WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, NC Democrats Introduce Legislation to Speed Up Hurricane Helene Recovery * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) alongside Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02). Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act which would help accelerate the flow of federal disaster recovery dollars to Western North Carolina in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Legislative Improvements to Public Safety Communications in the United States. "Important things like upgrading our 911 call centers, improvements to our wireless e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Public Safety Communications Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Protect Children from Trafficking and Exploitation * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 4371 (link is external), the Kayla Hamilton Act, legislation that strengthens federal safeguards for unaccompanied migrant children and reduces the risk they are released to traffickers, crimin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen America's Power Grid and Prevent Unplanned Shutdowns * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 3632 (link is external), the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, legislation that improves transparency and planning across the electric grid by requiring advance notice before ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Sklar Personal Care Inc. from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: * * * Recipient: Mr. Ross Sklar, Chief Executive Officer, Sklar Personal Care Inc., 3137 East 26th Street, Vernon, CA 90058, United States, Ross@starcobrands.com Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States Warning Letter 320-26-25 Dear Mr. Sklar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Dec. 15, 2025, at a hearing on unleashing American energy, protecting livestock and preventing migrant crime: * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider six separate measures: H.R. 845, H.R. 1366, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Hudson's Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Congressional Award Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed Congressman Richard Hudson's (NC-09) H.R. 860, the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill with Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to extend the Congressional Award Program through fiscal year 2028. "The Congressional Award  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Dec. 16, 2025, at a hearing to consider the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), Do No Harm in Medicaid Act (H.R. 498) and Protect Children's Innocence Act (H.R. 3492) : * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * James Skinner LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake Due to Incorrect Labeling Summary Company Announcement Date: December 10, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 16, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Label does not declare walnuts in the ingredient list. Company Name: The James Skinner LLC more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, NC Democrats Introduce Legislation to Speed Hurricane Helene Recovery * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act, which would help accelerate the flow of federal disaster recovery dollars to Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene by reducing red tape instituted by the Trump administration. This legislation is cosponsored by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Rep. Alma Adams Reintroduce Legislation to Better Use USDA's Food Purchasing Dollars to Support a Resilient and Healthy Food System * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (December 15, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Alma S. Adams, PhD (NC-12) today reintroduced the Enabling Farmer, Food worker, Envir more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Budd, Fetterman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create First National Network of AI-Enabled, Automated Labs * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act to create a national network of six remotely accessible programmable cloud laboratories (PCLs) for academic research, led by the Nat more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * 904th Contracting Battalion strengthens local business ties at Fort Stewart By Tish Williamson Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs The 904th Contracting Battalion hosted a community outreach event Dec. 9 at Fort Stewart, connecting with local business leaders to expand contracting opportunities in partnership with the Liberty County Chamber of Comm more PR