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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2024-12-21 ( 59 items )  
25 Films Named to National Film Registry for Preservation (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: Twenty-five films have been selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 2024 due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation's film heritage, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today. The new selections date back nearly 130 years and include a diverse group of films, filmmakers and Hollywood landmarks. The selections span from a silent film created to entice aud more PR

ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals ICE Actively Considering Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release: NEW YORK - New documents obtained by the ACLU reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is actively considering proposals to expand its immigration detention capacity in at least six states across the country, including in California, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington state. The records, obtained as a result of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) la more PR

AFRICAN CONTRACT SOLUTIONS Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. AFRICAN CONTRACT SOLUTIONS Inc., Irving, Texas (N00023-25-D-0005), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, c more ST

Agents free 37 migrants from tractor trailer (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector agents assigned to the Las Cruces Station apprehended 37 undocumented migrants concealed inside a tractor-trailer during a routine inspection at the Interstate-25 checkpoint on Sunday. During the inspection, Agents reported hearing movement near the rear door of the trailer and observed individuals attempting to crou more PR

Army Medicine: Transforming Struggle Into Strength (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin FORT BELVOIR, Va.- Most Soldiers don't know that Soldier Recovery Units exist, at least not until they need one. The Army Recovery Care Program has fourteen across the country. Soldiers should always know that ARCP never sleeps, and recovery includes many facets. At a recent ARCP Summit held at Fort Belvoir, a keen focus on handling struggles in life was a hot topic. The Struggle Well progr more PR

Arrington Introduces 'America First Act' to Prevent Illegal Immigrants from Accessing Federal Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in introducing H.R.10469, the America First Act, legislation to prevent illegal immigrants paroled into the United States from accessing billions of dollars in welfare and other benefits intended for American families. President Biden's unprecedented abuse of parole for foreign citizens illegally entering our country has resul more PR

Arrington Introduces Bill to Repeal Electric Vehicle Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced legislation to end the federal electric vehicle and charging stations tax credit. The Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric (ELITE) Vehicles Act would stop taxpayer money from subsidizing the purchase of luxury electric vehicles for high-income individuals and corporations. Companion legislation has been filedin the Senate by Senator John B more PR

Arrington Leads Bicameral Resolution to Repeal Biden Natural Gas Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) in introducing a bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax, which was passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats' reckless tax-and-spend legislation in 2022. New fees or taxes on energy co more PR

Arrington Slams Politically-Motivated, Anti-LNG Study (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) releasing its final study aimed at restricting President-elect Trump's ability to unleash U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports when he returns to office in January: "Biden's DOE released a blatantly biased study on the environmental impact of U.S. LNG exports a resource more PR

Arrington to Vote Yes on Short-Term Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement ahead of voting in support of tonight's short-term funding bill: "The purpose of the debt ceiling has always been to force our nation's leaders to deal with our unsustainable national debt and the out-of-control spending that's driving it," said Chairman Arrington. "I believe President Trump when he says he's comm more PR

Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Incentives Award with Samsung Electronics to Solidify U.S. Leadership in Leading-Edge Semiconductor Production (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: CHIPS for America Secures Awards with All Five Major Leading-Edge Companies Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Samsung Electronics (Samsung) up to $4.745 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication facilities. The award follows the previously signed preliminary memorandum of terms,  more PR

Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Incentives Award with Texas Instruments to Expand U.S. Capacity of Current-Generation and Mature-Node Chips (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Up to $1.61 Billion CHIPS Investment Will Support Multiple Projects in Texas and Utah to Help Increase Production of Semiconductors Important for U.S. Economic and National Security Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Texas Instruments (TI) up to $1.61 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial more PR

Congressman Castro Celebrates $268 Million Grant for VIA Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement to celebrate a $268 million grant he secured from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support the VIA Green Line project the first Advanced Rapid Transit corridor in the region, which is expected to deliver convenient, high-frequency service by late 2027. "Over the last four years, Democrats in Congress and the White House ha more PR

Congressman Moran Releases Statement on Government Funding Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after voting to support a negotiated plan to keep the government funded, ensuring Republicans can immediately begin work to implement Trump's America First agenda in 2025: "I was absolutely opposed to Wednesday's more than 1,500-page continuing resolution because I could not support a massive spending bill that was simply a Christmas tr more PR

Congressman Moran Votes Against Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after voting against the continuing resolution (CR) proposed Thursday evening: "With more than 77 million votes cast, the American people and East Texans delivered a clear mandate for President Trump and Republicans to cut the wasteful spending plaguing our nation and restore fiscal sanity to Washington. While I stand firmly with Presid more PR

DA DEFENSE LOGISTICS HQ Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. DA DEFENSE LOGISTICS HQ LLC, El Paso, Texas (N00023-25-D-0020), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, coal more ST

DELTA VECTOR USA Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. DELTA VECTOR USA LLC, Houston, Texas (N00023-25-D-0023), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, coalition p more ST

FCC Issues Final Rule Entitled 'Television Broadcasting Services Lubbock, Texas' (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 12, 2024, entitled "Television Broadcasting Services Lubbock, Texas". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray) and SagamoreHill of Lubbock, LLC (SagamoreHill and collectively, the Petitioners), the licensees more ST

FCC Media Bureau Issues Order to Show Cause on Unidos Para Cristo (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order to show cause (FRN No. 0019429083) on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Unidos Para Cristo, Inc. Licensee of KIJN(AM), Farwell, Texas ORDER TO PAY OR TO SHOW CAUSE By the Chief, Media Bureau and the Managing Director, Office of Managing Director: INTRODUCTION 1. By this Order to Pay or to Show Cause, we initiate a proceeding to revoke the license held by Unidos Para Cristo, Inc. (Lice more PR

Forged in resilience: first-ever chapman ultra run tests limits (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The first-ever Chapman Ultra Resilience Run took place on November 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, offering participants a chance to test their physical limits. The event, open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders, featured 10, 20, and 30-mile run options. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fischer, a SERE Specialist with the 66th Training Squadron Detachment 3, directe more PR

GEMINI TECH SERVICES Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. GEMINI TECH SERVICES LLC, Willow Park, Texas (N00023-25-D-0034), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, coa more ST

Grassley, Cantwell Bill to Fight Opioid Epidemic Through Data Collection Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) secured Senate passage of their bipartisan Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act, which provides federal grants to communities that operate overdose data collection programs, including the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). "By expanding access to overdose data collection programs, Congress empowers local communiti more PR

GSA Awards $264M Contract for Brownsville-Gateway Land Port of Entry Modernization Project in Texas Through Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Modernization project will enhance security, facilitate trade, and create jobs * * * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced it has awarded a $263,906,507 design-build contract to Brasfield & Gorrie LLC for the Brownsville-Gateway Land Port of Entry modernization project. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company will provide design-bui more PR

Happy Holidays from Interior! (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure webs more PR

Hickenlooper, Bennet Welcome $341 Million to Cut Methane in Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado State University and Colorado-based Pioneer Energy Inc. receive funding for six methane monitoring and reduction projects Funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and is part of $850 Million distributed nationwide Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet welcomed $850 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Methane Emissions Reduction Program to fund p more PR

Illinois Policy Institute: Illinois Reports Population Growth, Buoyed by 112K International Migrants (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * The state curbed its population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents this year * * * Illinois ended 9 years of population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents from July 2023-June 2024, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, last year's data was updated to reflect population growth when it initially showed a loss. Illino more PR

Iowa U.S. Attorney: Des Moines Individuals Charged in Joint State and Federal Investigation of Fentanyl Trafficking Organization (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A federal grand jury in Des Moines returned a three-count indictment charging five Des Moines individuals with offenses related to fentanyl trafficking. The following individuals are charged in the Indictment: * Devonte Darnell Hassell, also known as "Domo", "Dom", and "Rose", 28, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and distribution of fentanyl. He faces a man more PR

ITC Issues Notice Entitled 'Certain Products Containing Tirzepatide and Products Purporting To Contain Tirzepatide; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest' (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 13, 2024, entitled "Certain Products Containing Tirzepatide and Products Purporting To Contain Tirzepatide; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that on December 6, 2024, the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") issued an Initial Determination Granting-in-Part Summary Determination on Violation of  more ST

ITC Issues Notice Entitled 'Certain TOPcon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same' (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 9, 2024, entitled "Certain TOPcon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same ". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on October 23, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Trina Solar (U.S.), Inc. of Fremont, California; more ST

ITC Issues Notice Involving Raised Garden Beds, Components (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion for Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding Based on Settlement; Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission  more ST

Justice Department Files Nationwide Lawsuit Alleging CVS Knowingly Dispensed Controlled Substances in Violation of the Controlled Substances Act and the False Claims Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: In a civil complaint unsealed today in Providence, Rhode Island, the Justice Department alleges that CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries (collectively, CVS) filled unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and sought reimbursement from federal healthcare programs for unlawful prescriptions in violation of the False Claims Act (FCA). CVS is the country more PR

Justice Dept.: Foreign National Previously Extradited From Mexico Pleads Guilty to Leadership Role in Prolific Human Smuggling Conspiracy (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: A Mexican national extradited to the United States from Mexico in 2023 pleaded guilty today to leading a human smuggling conspiracy operating in Mexicali on the U.S.-Mexico border for several years. According to court documents, Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, 63, led a human smuggling organization that facilitated the travel of more than 100 migrants into the United States from and through Bangla more PR

KBR SERVICES Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. KBR SERVICES LLC, Houston, Texas (N00023-25-D-0046), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, coalition partn more ST

LEE ENG & CONSTRUCTION Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. LEE ENG & CONSTRUCTION INC., Houston, Texas (N00023-25-D-0049), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, coal more ST

Louisiana Homeowner Receives $14.7K Grant From Federal Home Loan Bank Dallas, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust for Storm-Resistant Roof (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA -- A homeowner in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the proud owner of a storm-resistant roof thanks to a $14,653 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), awarded through its member Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. Lorraine Taylor-Smith suffered damage to her roof from devastating hurricanes including Hurricane Ka more PR

MAGINOT SUPPORT SERVICES Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. MAGINOT SUPPORT SERVICES INC., Flower Mound, Texas (N00023-25-D-0054), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operation more ST

N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Chinese National Indicted for Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving Walmart Gift Cards (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: Jun Wang, age 62, a Chinese national and lawful permanent resident of the United States who has lived in Florida and Texas for most of the past 26 years, has been charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit money laundering. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bure more PR

On Fox, Sen. Cornyn Discusses Biden Admin Sale of Border Wall Materials (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2024: Today on Fox News' The Story with Martha MacCallum, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Biden-Harris administration's decision to sell unused border wall materials and President-Elect Trump's plan to deport criminals who are here illegally. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. On the Biden-Harris Administration's Border Wall Auction: "It's outrageous, of more PR

Pfluger Statement on American Relief Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the passage of the American Relief Act to fund the federal government: "Minutes ago I voted in favor of a good, clean bill to get us into Donald Trump's presidency. We worked hard to ensure conservative wins, especially supporting our Texas farmers and ranchers. This bill wasn't everything I wanted but it was enough to buy us time unt more PR

Reminder: New TRICARE Regional Contracts in the U.S. in 2025 (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 20 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: This is your reminder that changes are coming to TRICARE's regional contracts in 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. TriWest Healthcare Alliance will replace the current West Region contractor, Health Net Federal Services, LLC, in 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will m more PR

Rep. Cuellar Helps Keep Government Open and Secures Funding for Farmers and Ranchers in South Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted for the bipartisan government funding bill to keep the government open. He announced $110 billion to help fund disaster assistance efforts across the country, including $21 billion in disaster assistance as well as $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers and ranchers nationwide, including  more PR

Rep. Doggett Reacts to Samsung Receiving Billions in CHIPS & Science Act Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement: "Having joined the Chamber of Commerce's successful effort long ago to encourage Samsung to bring its first American fab to Austin, I have appreciated Samsung as a creator of great products and great jobs. Now, through this significant federal investment, Samsung is expanding in both Austin and Taylor. For both our local ec more PR

Rep. Escobar Announces $2,000,000 Transportation Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $2,000,000 in funding to the City of El Paso for innovation and development at the six international ports of entry in the El Paso through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant program. Congress provided $100 million annually for SMART grants in the Infrastruc more PR

Sen. Cruz Celebrates Passage of SHARE IT Act Requiring Agencies Share Code (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after his bipartisan Source Code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology (SHARE IT) Act passed the Senate, and will head to President Biden's desk for his signature. The SHARE IT Act, introduced with U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.), would require gover more PR

Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Revitalize US Shipbuilding & Commercial Maritime Industries (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. After decades of neglect, the United States has a weakened more PR

Senate Advances Grassley-Backed Bill to Invest in Local Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of their bipartisan Invest to Protect Act to boost local police departments' access to training, mental health support, recruitment and retention resources. "Many Iowans have told me they're concerned about the low recruitment and retention rates of police officers in their communities," Grassley s more PR

SENATE PASSES HYDE-SMITH, KAINE BILL TO PROTECT HISTORIC AMERICAN BATTLEFIELDS, CLEARED TO BECOME LAW (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Measure Would Strengthen Successful NPS American Battlefield Protection Program Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) today successfully secured Senate passage of their American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the protection of America's historic battlefields. The Senate passed the American Battlefield Protection Progr more PR

Senators Coons and Graham, Representatives McCaul, Meeks, and Joyce celebrate passage of their bipartisan U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) celebrated passage today of his bipartisan legislation with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to create a U.S. Foundation for International Conservation (USFIC) as part of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill was led in the House by Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.). Representative Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) led t more PR

Sens. Cornyn, Lujan Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) released the following statements after their Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to acquire around 6,100 acres of land along the western boundary of the park, passed the Senate unanimously: "Big Bend National Park exemplifies the natural beauty and vibrant wildlife of the Lone Star State,"  more PR

Services' holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours. Holiday hours for the 502nd Force Support Squadron facilities throughout Joint Base San Antonio have been released. Hours for all 502nd Force Support Squadron facilities are attached to this article. These schedules run from Dec. 22, 2024, to Jan. 3 more PR

State Dept.: Interagency Delegation Advances U.S.-India Space Cooperation on Visit to Houston (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: On December 17, Deputy Secretary Campbell, along with Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer and Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra, travelled to Houston, Texas, to take stock of the significant progress made in U.S.-India space cooperation in recent months and discuss next steps to further advance our bilateral space partnership. The officials met with repr more PR

TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL Awarded Share of Up to $1.4 Billion Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Dec. 20, 2024. TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC., Houston, Texas (N00023-25-D-0081), was awarded a share of up to $1,425,000,000 multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities which supports the six phases of the continuum of military operations in support of the geographic combatant command's joint operations, coa more ST

Texas U.S. Attorney: Houston Armed Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl (10)
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Houston convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Derrick Wayne Roberson, 32, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and was sentenced to 235 months in federal  more PR

U.S. Army Reserve's 63rd Readiness Division Strengthens Cultural Resources Management (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. The U.S. Army Reserve's 63rd Readiness Division (RD), headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has established an enduring cultural resources program that is making impressive strides thanks to a foundation built on a decade's worth of hard work. To foster tribal relationships, the 63rd RD's Cultural Resources Program is opening lines of communication through the re more PR

U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Texas 'Proud Boy' Sentenced to Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas man was sentenced to prison today after he was previously convicted of felony and misdemeanor offenses related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Jeffrey Davi more PR

U.S. Naval War College Hosts 11th Women, Peace and Security Symposium (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: From Lt. Cmdr. Peter Pagano Newport, R.I. - The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the 11th iteration of its Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Symposium onboard Naval Station Newport, Dec. 16-17. The symposium, themed "Rethinking Global Security in a Complex World," aimed to broaden understanding of complex global security challenges and the critical importance of gender perspectives across the continuum of national and int more PR

Welch Talks Disaster Aid, GOP Chaos on Senate Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: From the Senate floor tonight, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) urged his colleagues to work together to pass disaster aid for communities across America, admonishing his House Republican colleagues for holding up the bipartisan funding deal and threatening a government shutdown. Watch Senator Welch's remarks here: Read Senator Welch's Remarks: "We had an agreement. We had an agreement that was reached  more PR

World War II-Era Soldier Developed the Lithium-ion Battery (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: John B. Goodenough, a former soldier, was awarded the Nobel Prize for helping create the lithium-ion battery, used today in a plethora of civilian and military systems, including vehicles, cellphones and laptops. Their advantages include high-energy output, light weight and long lifespan. So important are these batteries to the military that the Defense Department published the "Lithium Battery Strategy 2023-20 more PR

Young, Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding and Commercial Maritime Industries (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) and John Garamendi (D-CA-8) introduced theShipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. After decades of neglect, the United States has a weakened ship more PR