WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Urges Trump Administration to Redline Iranian Nuclear Enrichment Washington, D.C. - 4/16/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, sent a letter to U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, urging him to reject any nuclear agreement with Iran that allows the regime to retain enrichme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Chairmen Cruz and Babin Lead State Delegation in Support of Relocating NASA HQ to Texas Houston the ideal location for NASA to return to its core mission of space exploration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. House Science, Spac more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the deletion of several items from its Procurement List, ending federal purchasing obligations for a range of cold weather and chemical protective clothing previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The removals, effective May 18, 2025, include multiple sizes of 100% wool extreme cold weather socks and a broad set  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor and Congressman Levin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight Fentanyl Trafficking and Hold Bad Actors Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) today introduced the Fight Fentanyl Act, which will ensure local, state, and federal law enforcement officials across the country have the tools and equipment needed to get fentanyl and illi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean on Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Trump Administration's Open Defiance of the Rule of Law WASHINGTON, DC - Following the Trump Administration's open defiance of a federal court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia -- an immigrant with legal protections in the U.S. that the administration unlawfully and erroneously deported to a mega prison in El Salvador without due process - more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 17, 2025 ARMY Nan Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, was awarded a $57,471,200 firm-fixed-price contract to construct a new parking structure at Fort Shafter. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, with an estimated completion date of April 8, 2027. Fiscal 2022 military construction, Army funds in the amount of $57,471,200 were ob more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Texas GOP Colleagues Urge President Trump to Move NASA Headquarters to Houston AUSTIN - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), led a letter to President Trump urging his administration to move the headquarters for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from Washington, D.C. to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center ( more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Myonex LLC, located at 100 Progress Drive, Horsham, Pennsylvania, has applied to be registered as an importer of several Schedule II controlled substances. This application, submitted on January 9, 2025, seeks permission to import substances such as Amphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Methylphenidate, Nabilone, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Morphine, Oxymorphone, and Fent more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a notice that Restek Corporation, headquartered at 110 Benner Circle in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has applied to become a registered bulk manufacturer of numerous Schedule I controlled substances. The application, filed on February 19, 2025, outlines the company's intent to synthesize substances for DEA-exempted certified reference materials, bolstering domestic capacity for analytical more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Joins Local Officials and Farmers in Cumberland County for an Agriculture Roundtable Newville, Pennsylvania - Dr. Joyce joined local officials and farmers for a roundtable to discuss the agriculture issues facing Pennsylvania farmers today. Joining Dr. Joyce at the roundtable were State Representative Barb Gleim, State Representative Dave Zimmerman, Cumberland County Farm Bureau Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice regarding the availability of a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and a preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Community Grants Program (EPA No. N2025023). This program, which provides funding for the planning, design, and construction of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure projects, and water quality protection initiatives, is aimed at support more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve West Virginia's regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted on August 12, 2022, addressing the requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the second implementation period. This revision is intended to improve visibility in mandatory Class I Federal areas, including national parks and wilderness areas, as part of the broader goal  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2025, from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Sacramento. Here is the cover letter: * * * To: United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) David Tobias Office of Science & Technology Office of Water 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: CASA Comments on EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0504, USEPA Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for P more ST

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Formosa Plastics Corp. USA, Livingston, New Jersey: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation fo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans, Markey introduce legislation to support victims of gun violence Bill would help the 100,000 new U.S. victims & survivors each year better navigate & use available resources WASHINGTON (April 17, 2025) - U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) have introduced the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act to help all victims of gun violence - from survivors to t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Sends Letter to House Leadership Affirming Commitment to Medicaid WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter sent to House Republican Leadership on the signers' commitment to protecting Medicaid. The letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * In New Letter, Whitehouse Warns AG Bondi Against Following Trump's Directive to Investigate Political Enemies Bondi testified to Whitehouse under oath that she would not "target people simply because of their political affiliation" Recent Trump Presidential Memoranda directed DOJ to investigate two former Trump administration officials Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced a preliminary determination indicating that U.S. industries may be materially harmed by the importation of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. These products are suspected to be sold at unfairly low prices, referred to as less than fair value (LTFV), and subsidized by the governments of Mexico and Thailand. This ruling follows a petition filed on February 26, 2025, by the U.S. C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Morelle, Raskin, Connolly Call on DOJ to Fulfill Duty to Defend Legislative Branch Authority Stephen Miller-founded America First Legal targets GAO under statute applicable only to Executive Branch agencies WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Joe Morelle (NY-25), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Gerry Connolly (VA-11), the top Democrats on t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notice announcing a public comment period for properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Submitted prior to April 5, 2025, these nominations span a diverse array of properties across 14 states and the District of Columbia, encompassing sites of cultural, architectural, and community significance. The listings include cemeteries, residentia more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Auditor General DeFoor: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Offers Free Resources, Programs to Help Pennsylvanians 'Be Money $mart' PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's efforts to provide financial literacy education to the community as part of the Department's ongoing efforts to help build the more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on April 17, 2025: * * * Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests Nearly $1 Million to Expand Motorized Recreation on Piney Rail Trail Corridor for ATVs, Bikes, and Outdoor Recreation The 24-mile trail in Clarion and Jefferson counties, funded by a $937,900 grant, advances outdoor recreation and economic growth in western Pennsylvania - and builds on the success of sim more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 17, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Budget Investments in Rural Health to Improve Services, Boost Workforce at the First Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit Indiana, PA - Officials from the Shapiro Administration this week highlighted the Governor's common-sense, strategic investments in the 2025-26 budget to alleviate ongoing workforce recruitment, r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Connolly, Morelle, Raskin Call on DOJ to Fulfill Duty to Defend Legislative Branch Authority Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2025)--Today, Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, Joe Morelle, and Jamie Raskin, the top Democrats on the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Raskin, Morelle, Connolly Call on DOJ to Fulfill Duty to Defend Legislative Branch Authority Stephen Miller-founded America First Legal Targets GAO Under Statute Applicable Only to Executive Branch Agencies WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Joe Morelle (NY-25), and Gerry Connolly (VA-11), the top Democrats on t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Corruption Risks from Trump's Chaotic Tariff Scheme Over 45 lawmakers sound alarms about possible illicit payments, influence-peddling, insider trading WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 17, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined her Democratic colleagues in writing to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Thompson and Secretary Rollins Tour Central Pennsylvania HARRISBURGH, Pa. - Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson and Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins toured central Pennsylvania and participated in a roundtable with local agricultural stakeholders with Senator Dave McCormick, Representatives Dan Meuser, Rob Bresnahan, and Lloyd Smuc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Support Grows for 'Beacon of Hope' R&D Legislation On Tax Day, organizations and innovators are continuing to show support for the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and John Larson (D-Connecticut) that permanently allows for immediate research and development expensing looking back to 2022 when the provision expired. R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the launch of the 2025 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP) Data Call, requiring insurers participating in the program to submit critical information regarding their activities for the 2024 calendar year. As mandated by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA), insurers writing commercial property and casualty insurance in lines covered by the program must register and provide detailed data by May 15, 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sanchez, Chu Lead Democrats in Raising Concerns about Corruption Risks from Trump Chaotic Tariff Scheme Over 45 lawmakers sound alarms about possible illicit payments, influence-peddling, insider trading Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, along with Represen more PR