Demanding Accountability from ICE and DHS

Note: The following release has been re-purposed from a recent iteration of Congressman Moulton’s constituent newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, you can click here.

Dear Friends,

I’m furious and heartbroken over ICE’s shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis.

Accountability isn’t optional. No one is above the law. Not ICE, not any federal agent, not anyone with a badge and a mandate.

In December, I introduced the NOEM Act — to make sure ICE officers can be prosecuted when they break the law. Because federal power doesn’t come with a free pass, and abusing it should carry real consequences.

We’re pushing hard for more oversight in the wake of this tragedy. And, I will fight to restrict ICE funding in the upcoming debate surrounding the Department of Homeland Security budget.

The Trump administration’s mass deportation strategy doesn’t just fail our values — it actively makes our communities less safe. It spreads fear and chaos, undermines trust in law enforcement, and puts everyone at greater risk — even ICE agents themselves.

Renee should be here today. And we won’t stop until there's justice — for her and for every community ICE has put in danger.


Moulton Cosponsors Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block War in Venezuela

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), a Marine Corps veteran who served four tours in Iraq, has joined the bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) as an original cosponsor. The resolution prohibits any further U.S. military action in Venezuela and reasserts Congress’s constitutional authority over matters of war and peace.

“We cannot let the Trump Administration drag us into another forever war. The American people, through their elected representatives, decide when we go to war—and they do not want war in Venezuela,” said Congressman Moulton. “As someone who has seen firsthand the cost of rushing into conflict for the wrong reasons, I know that Venezuelan oil is not worth sending America's sons and daughters into harm's way. I wish members of Congress had not abdicated their responsibility ahead of the invasion of Iraq. This resolution will force a vote to hold the Trump Administration accountable for its actions, and prevent a war that the American people do not want and Congress did not approve."

The War Powers Resolution, led by Congressman McGovern and supported by members of both parties, comes amid growing concerns over recent illegal military actions in Venezuela that were undertaken without approval from Congress. The resolution would require the Trump Administration to halt U.S. military involvement in Venezuela unless Congress explicitly approves such action, consistent with the War Powers Act and the Constitution.

Congressman Moulton spoke about the need for Congress to reassert its authority in authorizing such military operations during a press conference with 11 other Democratic veteran members of Congress yesterday. You can watch the press conference here.

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Moulton Secures Over $10.9 Million in Federal Funding for Local Projects Across Massachusetts’ Sixth District

The funding will help municipalities upgrade outdated drinking water systems, modernize wastewater infrastructure, mitigate PFAS contamination, and strengthen resilience against flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. These initiatives will protect public health, the environment, and local economies.

“I’m proud to secure this funding to help surge investment in these key local projects that will help families in our community trust that their drinking water is clean and that our wastewater systems are safe, reliable, and prepared to handle the impacts of climate change,” said Congressman Moulton. “From PFAS mitigation to replacing 70- and 80-year-old pipes, these community projects will deliver real, tangible benefits for public health, the environment, and local taxpayers. I will continue to fight for additional funding that will help our cities and towns tackle infrastructure challenges that they can’t shoulder alone."

Following passage in the House, the funding bill will now advance to the Senate for consideration before being signed into law.

FY26 Projects

Gloucester Pump Station Upgrades

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: City of Gloucester

The City of Gloucester will upgrade the Riverdale Park Pump Station to address deteriorating equipment vulnerable to moisture and corrosion due to its coastal location. These improvements are essential to maintaining wastewater service reliability, preventing sewer overflows, and protecting public health and coastal waters.

Marblehead Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Reduction

Award: $807,000

Recipient: Town of Marblehead

The Town of Marblehead will repair its municipal wastewater system and reduce stormwater infiltration during heavy rain events, lowering the risk of untreated sewage discharges and improving surface water quality.

Also requested by Sens. Markey and Warren.

Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Merrimac

Funding will support engineering for critical upgrades to Merrimac’s wastewater treatment plant, including a third secondary clarifier and energy-efficiency improvements to safely handle peak flows and modernize operations.

Nahant Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Nahant

This project will construct a new force main, assess the Wharf Road pump station, and improve stormwater drainage to reduce flooding and increase resilience to sea level rise and storm surge.

Also requested by Sens. Markey and Warren.

Newburyport PFAS Water Filtration System

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: City of Newburyport

The City of Newburyport will design a new PFAS filtration system using granular activated carbon to address PFAS contamination, taste and odor issues, algal blooms, and other water quality challenges exacerbated by climate change.

Also requested by Sens. Markey and Warren.

Essex Drinking Water System Improvements

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Essex

Funding will support the replacement of aging asbestos cement pipes—some more than 70 years old—to reduce water main breaks, remove hazardous materials, and improve system reliability.

Also requested by Sens. Markey and Warren.

Hamilton–Wenham Regional Drinking Water Connection

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Hamilton

The project will extend new water piping and upgrade meters and infrastructure to improve water pressure, increase supply reliability, and prevent contamination from aging pipes.

Ipswich Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Ipswich

Ipswich will replace two aging municipal groundwater wells—70 and 82 years old—to restore capacity, improve water quality, and address structural deterioration.

Middleton Drinking Water PFAS Mitigation

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Middleton

Funding will support the design and engineering of a new water distribution system to address PFAS contamination and ensure compliance with drinking water regulations, reducing serious public health risks.

Topsfield Water Main Replacement

Award: $1,092,000

Recipient: Town of Topsfield

The Town of Topsfield will replace 6,400 feet of water main, remove asbestos cement pipe, and install new valves, hydrants, and fittings to protect public health and ensure safe, reliable water distribution.

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Statement from Congressman Moulton on Voting to Extend ACA Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) released the following statement regarding his vote to extend the ACA tax credits by three years through the successful discharge petition vote led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, to force a vote on the legislation.

“After House Republicans, led by Mike Johnson, refused to act to help the American people by lowering healthcare costs and keeping healthcare accessible for millions of people, Democrats took matters into our own hands this week, with a discharge petition to force a vote on this legislation that will extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower costs for the American people,” said Congressman Moulton. “This is exactly what governing should look like, putting people over politics and delivering real relief for families who are feeling the squeeze of rising healthcare costs.

"Extending these ACA tax credits will provide greater stability and certainty for millions of working families, seniors, and small business owners. At a time when Americans are demanding action to make healthcare more affordable, this vote is about doing the right thing, right now. I’m proud to stand with my Democratic colleagues to get it done. The ball is now in the Senate’s court."


CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ANNOUNCES 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS

(Washington D.C.) — The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition led by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives that encourages middle and high school students to design original software applications. The program promotes student engagement in computer science and STEM by challenging youth to use technology to address real-world issues in their communities, with winning projects recognized at both the local and national levels.

This year’s winners from Guam’s district include:

Overall Winner: Alexander Cruz, junior, Father Duenas Memorial School — DeepView CXR

Second Place: Kristie Kim, junior,John F. Kennedy High School — PharmAssistant

Third Place: Offeia Yordy, sophomore, St. John’s School — Beach Buddies

Alexander Cruz earned first place for his app DeepView CXR, a software application that integrates artificial intelligence models with advanced tools for viewing and analyzing chest X-ray images. Designed for medical professionals and students, the app allows users to adjust image properties, add annotations, and compare outputs from multiple AI models displayed as heatmaps highlighting areas of interest. By pairing familiar radiology tools with AI-driven insights, DeepView CXR enhances how chest X-rays are analyzed and understood.

As the overall winner, Cruz will receive national recognition through the Congressional App Challenge, including having his app showcased at the U.S. Capitol alongside winning entries from across the country.

Kristie Kim placed second for her app PharmAssistant, an app designed to help users identify over-the-counter medication options and nearby pharmacies. Using keyword detection, the app provides simple, easy-to-understand guidance for managing mild symptoms and common health concerns, serving both Guam residents and visitors.

Offeia Yordy placed third for her app Beach Buddies, which alerts users to potentially hazardous beach conditions. The app aggregates data from agencies including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service of Guam, and the Guam Environmental Protection Agency, presenting beach-specific safety information in a clear, accessible format with a shareable QR code feature.

Congressman Moylan also recognized the contributions of this year’s judges, thanking them for their time, expertise, and commitment to mentoring Guam’s youth: Leon Shimizu, Founder of Code School of Guam and Shimizu Technology; Dr. ByoungYong Lee, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Guam; and Jessie Pangelinan, Staff Assistant with the Governor’s Office. Moylan noted that their thoughtful evaluation and dedication to supporting student innovation were instrumental in the success of this year’s challenge.

“These students demonstrated an impressive level of skill, creativity, and purpose in the way they approached real challenges facing our community,” said Congressman Moylan. “Their work underscores their ability to apply technology thoughtfully and responsibly in service of others, and it offers a clear glimpse into the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers emerging from Guam.”


Statement: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

(Washington D.C.) — “Today on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we pause to recognize the men and women who put on the uniform each day to protect our communities and keep our nation safe.

Here on Guam and across the country, law enforcement officers serve with professionalism, courage, and a deep sense of duty, often under difficult and extremely dangerous conditions. Their work calls for sound judgment, restraint, and unwavering commitment, yet too often goes unseen and underappreciated.

I especially commend the Guam Police Department, Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency, Guam Park Police, the Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Officers, and all those who serve in law enforcement on island.

We also remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and we honor their families, who carry that loss long after the headlines fade. Their service is not forgotten.

Strong public safety depends on trust, accountability, and mutual respect between law enforcement and the communities they protect. Supporting our officers and strengthening those relationships is essential to the safety and well-being of our island and our nation.

I extend my deepest appreciation to Guam’s law enforcement officers and to officers across the nation for their service, their sacrifice, and their continued commitment to serving and safeguarding our communities.”

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Mrvan Statement on House Passage of Health Care Legislation

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below regarding the House passage of legislation to alleviate rising health care costs. A video of the Congressman’s remarks is available here.

My job is to make sure each and every day that I make life affordable and a little bit easier for individuals, and that they have access to healthcare.

Today, I voted in support of a clean, three-year extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits to protect healthcare access for Northwest Indiana residents.

Due to the uncertainty about the extensions of these tax credits, health insurance companies have been unable to accurately predict premiums for the coming year. Forcing Americans to renew their health insurance plans without knowing exactly how high their premiums will be in 2026, creating uncertainty.

This is causing severe anxiety for constituents, like Margaret from Gary, who can no longer afford healthcare for 2026 because her ACA coverage increased from $343 to over $1,000 per month. She has had to make difficult decisions to forgo health insurance, and pray she does not have a healthcare emergency this year.

In Indiana’s First Congressional District, 24,000 people rely on the ACA, these tax credits for their health care access. These tax credits are necessary for so many people in Northwest Indiana, like Sarah, a small business owner from La Porte, who runs her business with her husband while raising two children. Her family relies on the ACA for healthcare coverage and they’re seeing their premiums go up from $1,500 to $4,000 a month.

And Kirk from Valparaiso, a cancer survivor who relies on the ACA for essential treatment. His premium payments are barely affordable for him and his wife. Any increase in the payment would make him unable to afford the healthcare needs.

Those stories that I shared with you are the individuals who are calling into my office, wanting me to take action. And today we accomplished that. Hoosiers are already struggling with the rising costs of food and utilities every single day, leaving many unable to make ends meet at the end of the month.

It is my hope that this extension will be approved by the Senate, and the Americans who rely on these tax credits can avoid skyrocketing health insurance premiums and devastating lost coverage. The goal of the vote today was to make it a little bit easier and to make sure that those individuals who rely on the ACA for healthcare have the ability to have access, and for everyday Americans to be able to provide for their families and to be able to provide healthcare.

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Murphy Applauds Passage of Community Project Funding for NC-03 in Appropriations Package

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, which included enormous community project funding wins for North Carolina’s Third District:

"Congress continues to deliver results for the American people by passing an appropriations package that will provide public safety, expand access to vital resources, and advance economic competitiveness," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "This funding provides for vital government agencies that assist Americans every day and deliver on national interests. Through this package, we are supporting reliable energy, boosting nuclear deterrence, improving land management, and enhancing safety response, while simultaneously cutting wasteful spending and prioritizing lower costs for families through accountable policy.

"I am proud that this package includes essential funding for our district to strengthen law enforcement and community safety, as well as our energy and water infrastructure. We are taking decisive action by delivering real results to invest in crucial community needs that put the American people first."

Community Project Funding for NC-03:


Murphy Statement on Passage of Temporary, COVID-era Obamacare Subsidies

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 1834, extending temporary, COVID-era Obamacare subsidies:

"As a physician of 35 years, I have dedicated my life to serving others, primarily those in rural and underserved communities," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "The unfortunate truth is that the Affordable Care Act failed in its promises to lower healthcare costs. Instead, patients have faced skyrocketing premiums that have led to record profits by greedy insurance companies. The failed ACA has had to be bailed out again and again. The Enhanced Premium Tax Credits were supposed to be temporary subsidies that were to last only the length of the COVID-19 pandemic. Extending these insurance company bailouts does nothing to lower the cost of healthcare in America. It is simply a continuation of bad policy and only incentivizes bad behavior by insurers, the most powerful lobby in Washington. We have to commit to reducing the growing cost of care in this country through competition rather than just putting a taxpayer-funded bandaid on a bureaucratic disaster. Greenlighting these ever-growing subsidies cannot continue. House Republicans passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans act which will do so by 11% if enacted. The Democrat discharge petition that passed the House of Representatives further burdens America’s broken healthcare system and continues to fail to address the root causes of the high cost of American healthcare."


After Democrats Force Action to Lower Costs, Ranking Member Neal Leads Debate on the House Floor

WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) took to the House Floor to demand Republicans finally choose families over billionaires, extend the ACA tax credits, and prevent unaffordable premium hikes from decimating millions of Americans:

Opening Statement:

WATCH HERE

“This argument is about universal access. For years, the Republican leadership and this institution has attempted to avert this very moment. And for us, this is not to be about spiking the football. This is not to be about an end zone dance. This is about to declare a major victory for the American people, despite what we’ve heard. They have used every maneuver and procedure to prevent the very debate that we’re going to have for the next hour. All these years later, they’ve never even had a plan or an alternative. We can finally choose families, and they can join us today in extending the ACA tax credits and save health care for millions of members of the American family.

“How easily and quickly they did a massive tax cut for the wealthiest amongst us, while subsequently arguing that they could deny average men and women an opportunity for health insurance. So here we are, all these years later, as ones who helped to write the Affordable Care Act, the ACA is still standing. And we will continue to improve it every single year. And when you consider now the uninsured enrollment in America is down to 6% thanks to the ACA. If we did not do what we’re about to do in the next hour, a family of four making $130,000 would see their marketplace premium go from $921 to $1,992. That would be an 18.4% increase. Our enhanced credits make sure that nobody would pay more than 8.5% of their income for coverage. Now, Republicans think that people can afford to increase premiums by 37%, and that’s what they’re proposing today. They said two weeks ago that they had a health care plan that they wrote on Friday night. As I noted at the time, it was held together by bubble gum and Elmer’s glue. And by the way, we never even got to see it.

“If they had a health plan alternative, they should have showed it to us. Let me say this, Mr. Speaker: this is a good day for the American family. This is an important consideration for this institution. Despite repeated denials and efforts to thwart this very moment, in the next hour, we’re going to do for the American family what we said we would do. And that’s to extend these tax credits for the ACA. With that, I reserve the balance of my time.”

Closing Statement:

WATCH HERE

“It’s too bad that we had to play this out to the anxiety and consternation of the American people. Think of what this might be like if you didn’t know a month ago whether or not your children were going to have health insurance. Think of the anguish that you might feel proceeding to the cut through the holidays. Not knowing whether or not that child would be able to complete the doctor’s appointment that you had made for them because you didn’t have health insurance.

“I didn’t hear the other side complaining about keeping 26 year olds on your parent’s health insurance. How about the idea that in the ACA, we were able to abolish preexisting conditions for millions and millions of Americans who had been routinely denied the opportunity to access even primary care? I call attention to this because I have watched over these years how the ACA has not only become more popular, but the American people have come to expect the benefits of the ACA.

“This argument for those of us who were here and participated at the time, was not really complex at all. The argument was that we would proceed on the basis of the notion of universal access. That you wouldn’t have to worry that if you went to the emergency room, that somehow you might be turned away because you would not be able to pay another bill.

“We don’t get a chance on this earth to predict when we’re going to get sick. That’s the basis actuarial realities of what insurance is about. For example, we don’t get to buy homeowner’s insurance after the house is burned down. We don’t get to buy life insurance after we die. The idea of what we did here was to spread the notion of risk, an entirely reasonable consequence offered by former President Obama.

“And, by the way, the steadfast determination at that time of Speaker Pelosi. This was negotiated across the board with all members of the health care system, and we came up with a reasonable solution that we continue to build upon. So let me point out a couple of pretty important statistics.

“Four years straight of record enrollment in the Affordable Care Act, 24.3 million Americans have now signed up. That’s what we had in mind. When you look back at these enhanced premium tax credits, we keep hearing the other side say things like, ‘Oh, there’s billionaires and millionaires that are deriving the benefit.’ JCT said, ‘Nobody over $500,000 is getting this benefit.’

“And we’re open to these conversations as you go forward as well. But only 38% of their tax cuts, in order to the benefit of people at the lower end of the economic spectrum. By [extending] these enhanced tax credits, we will stop the Republican assault on the ACA. They have repeatedly said that they want to work with us, but there’s been no effort on the Republican side to work with us on expanding and extending these tax credits.

“There’s been no concerted effort from our Republican colleagues to really put out a piece of legislation, a tax bill that stands up under the magnifying glass of critical analysis. It’s patchwork. It’s announced every time we get near some cliff in the debate that somehow they’ve got a health care plan. We haven’t seen it yet. I’m going to close, Mr. Speaker, by saying the same words I opened with.

“This is a most significant day. This is a happy day for the American people.”

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Neal Statement on Hoyer Retirement

WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced he would not seek reelection, retiring after a career in public service that spans decades in the House and in Democratic leadership:

“There are few who can match the record of success that Leader Hoyer has acclaimed through his decades of leadership. For Steny, it’s always been about delivering for the little guy. With an unwavering resolve to deliver a better and fairer future, the people of Maryland have had a champion focused on results.

“The accomplishments of Congress in the last 40 years have all had the fingerprints of Steny Hoyer on them in some way or another. A masterful legislator, his leadership delivered on the Affordable Care Act, relief during the COVID pandemic, the Inflation Reduction Act, and so much more. For me, it was our partnership to make the new courthouse in Springfield a reality.

“He has been a great partner and a great friend. The House as an institution, and our democracy at large, are stronger because of Leader Hoyer. I will miss his voice here in the House but wish him and his family the best in this well-deserved, well-earned next chapter.”

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Senator Roger Marshall Introduce Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the bicameral Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025, which restores the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by codifying the core elements of a Proposed Rule put forth by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2018. The 2018 Proposed Rule was a rigorous definition that would have set strict requirements for affidavits of support and public charge bonds.

The “public charge” standard was intended to ensure that aliens entering the United States, or attempting to change their immigration status, are self-sufficient and do not rely on public resources for their subsistence. Unfortunately, in 2022, the Biden Administration issued a revision to the Trump Administration’s 2019 “public charge” rule, radically narrowing the definition of a “public charge,” exempting the use of many taxpayer-funded benefits—including most Medicaid benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and vital housing assistance—from consideration in granting permanent residency to aliens.

The Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025 would correct the failures of the Biden Administration by establishing a robust statutory framework for evaluating whether an individual is likely to become a public charge.

“If an alien will be a drain on critical resources that Americans fall back on, they shouldn’t be admissible into our country,” said Congressman Nehls. “I’m proud to introduce commonsense legislation that protects hardworking American taxpayers, discourages benefit-seeking immigration, and restores the fundamental requirement that the individuals seeking the privilege of living in our great country must be able to support themselves."

“For too long, hardworking Americans have been left high and dry while Washington props up a broken immigration system that rewards dependence,” said Senator Marshall. “If we truly want to put America First, immigrants coming to our country should contribute — not rely on taxpayers. The Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025 does exactly that by reversing Biden’s disastrous policies and codifying the Department of Homeland Security’s commonsense 2018 proposed standard that puts American families first.”

The Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025 would:

· Expand benefit consideration by mandating that adjudicators consider any past or future use of means-tested public benefits in a “totality of circumstances” assessment.

· Solidify the requirement for a financial sponsor to demonstrate income at a level that prevents future government dependency.

· Establish clear requirements for public charge bonds, including a minimum amount of $10,000 which is forfeited if the alien becomes a public charge within 10 years of admission or adjustment of status.

· Ensure that affidavits of support are legally binding and comply with newly established requirements to guarantee that sponsors, not taxpayers, are responsible for an aliens’ financial well-being.

Original cosponsors of this legislation include Representatives Barry Moore (R-AL-01), Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06), Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09),Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38), Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13), Brandon Gill (R-TX-26), Mark Harris (R-NC-08), and Randy Weber (R-TX-14).


Newhouse Votes for American Energy Dominance, Increased Hanford Funding

Press Release

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2026

Contact: Matt Reed, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon House passage of H.R. 6938, the conferenced Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, and Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act of 2026.

"As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, my immediate focus in the new year is passing our remaining government funding legislation and avoiding another costly shutdown,"said Rep. Newhouse. "This package gets us closer to that goal, with half of the bills having now been passed by the House. We worked hard over the last year crafting common-sense, conservative policies that rein in bloated spending, refocus taxpayer dollars on programs that support the federal government’s responsibilities, and bring home millions of dollars to Central Washington for essential projects."

"I thank Chairman Cole and the Subcommittee Chairs for their leadership in getting this legislation across the finish line, and I urge the Senate to act swiftly and send this package to the President’s desk."

Rep. Newhouse secured the following funding for projects in Central Washington.

City of Oroville for Water System Improvement Project

Amount: $1,400,000

Project Description: The project will provide new water pipes that ensure safe and reliable water transmission to service the “North End” of the City’s water system. The City’s plan is to replace existing, undersized transmission mains with 12-inch transmission mains along 20th from Main St. to Juniper St., and along Juniper St. and Main St. from 20th St. to 23rd St. The project will also replace existing, undersized water transmission mains with 8-inch transmission mains along Deerpath Dr. from 21st St. to 23rd St., and along 23rd St from Deerpath Dr. to Westlake Ave.

City of Othello for Regional Water Supply Project

Amount: $1,000,000

Project Description: The City of Othello has developed an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) strategy to mitigate declining water levels in the Wanapum Basalt aquifer. The ASR method has proven to be effective, and the City has progressed to the stage of predesign. This project will assistance with the next phase of design to build a permanent solution that will result in a sustainable, reliable, environmentally responsible water supply plan for the Othello region.

Town of Winthrop for Water Source and Distribution System Improvements

Amount: $1,500,000

Project Description: The proposed project will improve the reliability of the Town of Winthrop’s water source and distribution system. Specifically, the project will rehabilitate Well #2 for regular use that includes a new pump, motor, piping, electrical/controls, generator backup, and well house. It will also help make repairs to the Town’s East Reservoir, including waterproofing, concrete repairs, and altitude valve replacement.

ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT

The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $57.300 billion, which is $766.4 million below the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level. The defense portion of the allocation is $33.223 billion, and the non-defense portion of the allocation is $24.077 billion. The bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that safeguard U.S. national security, unleash American energy dominance, and advance economic competitiveness.

Key Takeaways

America’s Nuclear Deterrent and National Security: Provides funding for the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure, to support the U.S. Navy’s nuclear fleet, and to reduce the danger of hostile nations or terrorist groups acquiring nuclear weapons.

American Energy Dominance and Bolstering the National Economy: Invests in mining production technologies for critical minerals extraction to reduce reliance on foreign sources, invests in small modular and advanced reactor demonstration projects, facilitates the efficient transport of goods along America’s ports and waterways, maintains funding for cybersecurity efforts to protect the grid, and increases investments in new baseload geothermal energy sources.

Bill Highlights

Army Corps of Engineers: $10.4 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which includes funding for operation and maintenance of the Lower Snake River Dams and USACE dams along the Columbia River. This also includes $3.5 billion for the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

Hanford: $3.2 billion for Hanford cleanup activities, a $200 million increase from the previously enacted level.

PNNL:

$8.4 billion for the Office of Science, which is $160 million above the enacted level. This account funds science activities within several national laboratories, including PNNL.

$96 million for the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility and $65 million for the Environmental and Molecular Sciences Laboratory.

$2.37 billion for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN).

$2.9 billion for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Yakima-Tieton Canal: Requires the Bureau of Reclamation to determine whether the current wildfire-damaged and landslide imperiled state of the Yakima-Tieron Main Canal is an emergency within 30 days of enactment. Should Reclamation determine it is an emergency within 30 days of enactment, funding shall be provided within 30 days of the determination to the work operator of the canal.

INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES ACT

The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $38.6 billion. The bill prioritizes unleashing American energy, ensuring access to public lands, promoting the reversal of harmful Biden-era rulemakings that have hamstrung farmers and industries, and rightsizing agency funding levels, including a $320 million reduction to the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill fully funds the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, estimated at $550 million, and prioritizes funding for Tribes and Wildland Fire Management.

Key Takeaways

Bolsters U.S. national security and border protections by:

Reducing our reliance on foreign countries by prioritizing reviews of domestic mining claims.

Increasing funding for oil and gas development to unleash American energy.

Ensures funding to support wildland firefighters pay to protect communities from catastrophic wildfires.

Providing $570.06 million for Tribal Public Safety and Justice programs, which is a $14.5 million increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level, to support Tribal law enforcement.

Expanding upon the efforts created under the first Trump Administration through the DOI Opioid Reduction Task Force to disrupt the illegal narcotics trade and address the opioid crisis, a program that had been eliminated by the Biden Administration.

Providing $18.5 million, an increase of $2 million above the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level, to support the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women program.

Increasing funding for law enforcement to protect the public on lands within National Wildlife Refuges and the Bureau of Land Management.

Increasing the funding available to respond to emergency situations in national parks.

Champions American energy dominance and reduces regulatory burdens by:

Increasing funding for onshore oil and gas development at the Bureau of Land Management by $7.4 million.

Increasing funding for offshore conventional energy development by $11.2 million at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Encouraging the Administration’s ongoing review of costly and burdensome Biden-era rulemakings that hinder manufacturing and energy development and prevent access to our public lands.

Bill Highlights

Department of the Interior: Provides $14.54 billion for the Department of the Interior.

Bureau of Land Management: Provides $1.34 billion for the Bureau of Land

Management.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Provides $1.65 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

National Park Service: Provides $3.27 billion for the National Park Service.

Environmental Protection Agency: Provides $8.816 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, which is $320 million below the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level.

U.S. Forest Service: Provides $8.61 billion for the U.S. Forest Service.

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT

The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provide a total discretionary allocation of $78.011 billion. The bill provides a non-defense discretionary total of $71.407 billion and a defense discretionary total of $6.604 billion. This represents an over decrease of 1.2 percent compared to the total effective spending of the fiscal year 2025 enacted level. The bill aims to focus agencies on their core mission by directing funds to support the fight against fentanyl, boost funds for state and local law enforcement, and invest in efforts to counter the Communist Republic of China.

Key Takeaways

Bolsters U.S. national security by:

Supporting the American research enterprise to counter China’s increasing investments in basic research and technology development, and investing in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum, and advanced manufacturing.

Enhancing multi-agency efforts to combat transnational organized crime and reduce the availability of illicit drugs – particularly fentanyl – by increasing funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by $63 million.

Boosts programs that support everyday Americans and reflect American values by:

Maintaining strong support for state and local law enforcement formula grants and DOJ grant funding for programs that assist law enforcement in addressing the opioid crisis, combat child exploitation, eliminate the rape kit backlog, and prevent school violence.

Leveling the economic playing field for everyday Americans by increasing funding to the United States Trade Representative by 18 percent to hold other nations accountable for decades of unfair trade practices.

Including longstanding riders that support the 2nd Amendment and pro-life polices.

Bill Highlights

Department of Commerce: Provides a discretionary total of $10.514 billion for the Department of Commerce, which is 1.2 percent below the FY25 enacted level.

Department of Justice: Provides a discretionary total of $37.049 billion for the Department of Justice, which is 0.4 percent above the FY25 enacted level.

Science: Provides a discretionary total of $33.196 billion for Science, which is 2 percent below the FY25 enacted level.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Provides $24.438 billion for NASA, which is 1.6 percent below the FY25 enacted level.

National Science Foundation: Provides $8.750 billion for NSF, which is 3.4 percent below the FY25 enacted level.

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Rep. Norcross Votes to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsides, Save Americans Healthcare Benefits

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and deliver affordable healthcare access to millions of Americans, including 24,000 individuals in New Jersey’s First Congressional District.

“On January 1, the Affordable Care Act tax credits expired after billionaire Donald Trump and congressional Republicans failed to take action and vote on a bill to extend these subsidies. Seniors, veterans, and working families across the nation are already struggling with rising costs, and the last thing we all need is higher healthcare premiums,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “Trump will never have to choose between paying for his prescriptions or paying rent, but families across this country do every day. Congress must extend these tax credits and help Americans access the lifesaving care they need and deserve.”

Due to Congressional Republicans failure to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides, and the passage of the Big Ugly Law, an estimated 15 million Americans lost their health insurance on January 1st. At the end of last year, four House Republicans joined every single House Democrat in signing onto a discharge petition to force a vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides.

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Olszewski Issues Statement on Retirement Plans of Longtime Congressman Steny Hoyer

(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on the announced retirement plans of Congressman Steny Hoyer after nearly six decades in public office:

“As a homegrown Marylander and proud Terp, Congressman Steny Hoyer’s rise to national leadership has always been a source of deep pride for our state. Throughout his historic tenure, including eight years as Majority Leader, Steny helped steer some of the most consequential legislation of our time across the finish line—from the Affordable Care Act and the Violence Against Women Act to the American Rescue Plan and the Respect for Marriage Act.

His steady hand, moral clarity, and unmatched understanding of the institution has shaped not only the House of Representatives, but the lives of millions of Americans.

Yet even while serving at the highest levels of national leadership, Steny’s focus never drifted from home. The people of Maryland and the Fifth District have always been his top priority — whether advocating tirelessly to bring the FBI headquarters to Prince George’s County, standing up for federal workers, or fighting for resources to support local communities as a House appropriator.

When Steny Hoyer speaks, people listen — the mark of true leadership and why he is the longest-serving Member of Congress in Maryland history. When he retires, Steny will be remembered as a conscience-driven lawmaker who always did what he believed was right for the country. Our state, our party, and our nation are better because of his service. It has been an honor to have the opportunity to serve alongside him in Congress.

I congratulate Steny on his well-deserved retirement and offer my profound gratitude on behalf of the people of Maryland’s Second District.”

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Olszewski Supports Funding Bill Delivering At Least $8.2 Million for Second District Public Safety and Infrastructure Projects

(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today voted in support of a bipartisan $38.6 billion funding bill that includes at least $8.2 million in targeted investments for Maryland’s Second District, supporting local law enforcement, crime prevention, and critical infrastructure improvements. The funding is part of an appropriations package covering the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment bills, which passed the House in a 397–28 vote and now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

As an outspoken opponent of unilateral cuts and rescissions under the Trump Administration last year, Congressman Olszewski highlighted provisions that reassert Congress’ power of the purse. The legislation, for example, incorporates funding tables that codify precise dollar figures for specific programs and mandates staffing levels at federal agencies.

“This legislation invests in critical projects that make our communities safer and stronger while also preventing the reckless abuses we have seen from the Trump Administration over the last year,” Congressman Olszewski said. “These bills make strategic, common sense investments that strengthen public safety, modernize aging infrastructure, and support victims of crime — all while restoring Congress’ rightful role in setting our nation’s priorities. At a time when Americans are demanding that we work together, this bill proves that we can govern responsibly.”

For Maryland’s Second District, Congressman Olszewski requested and secured:

$800,000 to support trauma and crime victim services at Baltimore’s Center of Hope;

$1.18 million to expand Baltimore City’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy;

$965,000 to support Loyola University’s forensics science program;

$3.7 million to upgrade the Baltimore City Police Department’s computer-aided dispatch system;

$500,000 for sewer system improvements for the Town of New Windsor; and,

$1 million for Westminster’s water purification system;

Nationally, the bill provides strategic investments in electric grid modernization, water infrastructure, energy efficiency initiatives, and environmental protection programs – all of which stand to benefit Maryland and the Second District.


Olszewski Votes to Extend Healthcare Tax Credits for Millions of Americans

(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski today helped pass bipartisan legislation to extend healthcare tax credits to 22 million Americans – including more than 1 million Marylanders – insured under the Affordable Care Act. The tax credits expired on December 31, triggering a staggering price increase averaging 114 percent nationwide.

“Despite Americans consistently identifying higher costs as their top issue, today marks 370 days that this Republican-led Congress has failed to take any meaningful action to bring down prices. If we aren’t going to pass legislation to lower costs, I am relieved that we were at least able to finally come together to prevent them from spiking even more,” Congressman Olszewski said. “No American should ever have to worry about whether or not they can afford to see a doctor when they are sick.”

In Maryland, the expiration of the ACA tax credits equated to a $4,700 tax increase for the average enrolled family. Even those who do not qualify for tax credits – or who get their insurance through employers or privately – were experiencing significant price increases as more enrollees opted to forego coverage altogether.


Statement from Rep. Omar and Congressional Tri-Caucus on Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agents

The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09)—along with Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), released the following joint statement today in response to the deadly shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

“We are deeply saddened and outraged by the deadly ICE shooting that occurred yesterday. Renee Nicole Good should be alive today. Instead, her wife, children, and family are left to carry unimaginable grief and loss.

“This tragedy was not inevitable. It is the result of deliberate choices made by Donald Trump and his administration. Over the past month, the president has repeatedly inflamed tensions, espoused hateful rhetoric, and intensified attacks on Minnesota and immigrant communities. That rhetoric, coupled with ICE’s increasingly violent actions and unchecked operations, created the conditions that led directly to this death.

“We stand united in demanding real, immediate accountability for this agency, including calling for ICE operations to be suspended in Minnesota.”

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Pallone, RWJ Barnabas Health Announce Legislative Agreement to Preserve Acute Care Inpatient Services at Long Branch Hospital

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he has brokered an agreement with RWJBarnabas Health, Governor Phil Murphy, and New Jersey legislative leaders on legislation that would preserve acute-care inpatient hospital services at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

“While the state commissioner of health approved RWJ Barnabas’s application for a new hospital in Tinton Falls, they also required that the emergency department and outpatient surgery services, including specialty clinics and imaging services, remain in Long Branch indefinitely,” said Pallone. “In addition, the behavioral health hospital with both inpatient and outpatient services stays.”

Pallone explained that the combination of acute care inpatient services under the legislation along with the requirements under the application of approval for outpatient services would leave the Long Branch hospital with sufficient medical service to carry out its mission for the Long Branch community.

“From the moment I was informed that Long Branch area residents would lose inpatient hospital services and a full-scale Emergency Department I was worried that vulnerable populations would lose access to care. I want to thank RWJ Barnabas Health leadership, Governor Murphy and his administration, and our state legislative leadership for working with me to find a solution,” Pallone said. “I am glad I was able to lift the voices of those who would be most impacted by this move, and I am truly thankful for all those involved that made this happen. While I can fully appreciate the value of a new hospital in Tinton Falls I could not let that be at the expense of those in the Long Branch area that face the biggest barriers to health care.”

The legislation would establish a pilot program at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. RWJBarnabas Health would be able to operate acute-care hospital services at both Monmouth Medical Center Hospital in Long Branch and the proposed facility in Tinton Falls for at least 10 years after relocation with the ability for the Commissioner of Health to extend the pilot program further.

Under the proposed framework, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch would continue with 48 surgical and observation beds, with up to 12 beds convertible to intensive care use. Operating rooms for major surgery would also continue. The hospital would retain a full-service emergency department.

Pallone has been working directly with Governor Murphy’s administration, RWJBarnabas Health leadership, and legislative leaders to advance the proposal. The pilot legislation is sponsored by State Senators Vin Gopal and Joseph Vitale as well as Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul. It reflects weeks of coordination led by Pallone among RWJBarnabas Health leadership as well as Governor Murphy and the state legislators. It has the full support of Long Branch Mayor John Pallone.

The move comes amid widespread concern from residents and clinicians that removing in-patient surgery services at the Long Branch hospital could worsen health disparities, increase travel times for health care, and overburden overburdened nearby hospitals.

“RWJBarnabas Health remains steadfast in its commitment to transforming health care throughout Monmouth County. This includes our promise to maintaining essential services in Long Branch and developing world-class facilities at the Vogel Medical Campus in Tinton Falls. This has always been our mission, and we have never wavered. We are grateful for the support and partnership of the Murphy Administration, Congressman Pallone, Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblymembers Donlon and Peterpaul and thank them for their continued efforts on behalf of the families we all serve. This pilot program seeks to continue the investments and care delivered by our incredible team at Monmouth Medical Center, which was heralded by hundreds of speakers in the public hearings. We thank Speaker Coughlin and Chairman Vitale for their continued leadership and steadfast dedication to quality care throughout New Jersey. Today we celebrate partnerships and public policy that help improve the lives of New Jersey families.” George Helmy Executive Vice President RWJBarnabas Health

“I wish to recognize Congressman Pallone for his steadfast commitment to the residents of the greater Long Branch area. His leadership will ensure that these communities receive the life-saving and quality health care they deserve. It has been a pleasure to partner with him,” said Senator Joseph Vitale.

"I am glad that all parties were able to come to an agreement to keep vital services at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch,” said Senator Vin Gopal. "Residents in Long Branch and now Tinton Falls and the surrounding area will be able to continue receiving life saving care."

Pallone emphasized that Monmouth Medical Center’s original application to the Department of Health included keeping inpatient surgical services and a full service emergency department in Long Branch. However, the state health department interpreted current regulations to not allow for a split hospital license. The legislation is moving through the state Senate and Assembly and will hopefully pass before the current state legislative session ends.


Pappas Helps Pass ACA Tax Credit Extension

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after helping pass an extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits through the House of Representatives:

“Eight days ago, millions of Americans saw their health care premiums double or even triple, if they were able to continue with their coverage at all. I’m encouraged that our efforts in the House have finally paid off, and that this legislation was successfully discharged and passed through the House - marking a critical step forward for families and small businesses who are struggling to afford health care for 2026.

“We know that there is still work to be done to get this across the finish line, and I will keep pushing until we see legislation to ensure that hard working Americans can maintain their coverage and protect their financial security signed into law.”

Background:

Pappas supports legislation that would have prevented extreme increases in health care premiums by extending the enhanced premium tax credits that keep health insurance affordable for Granite Staters and small businesses.

In November Pappas led the call for the Trump administration to extend the ACA open enrollment period and subsequently introduced the Right to Enroll Act, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to extend the enrollment period through May 1, 2026. As negotiations to extend these critical cost savings continue, Pappas’s legislation would ensure families aren’t forced to make decisions about their health care coverage for next year without sufficient time to consider their changing options.


Pappas Urges Colleagues to Support ACA Tax Credit Extension

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) delivered the following remarks urging his House colleagues to support the extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits when the successfully discharged legislation comes to the floor this week. Click here to view Congressman Pappas's remarks.

“I rise today because the House has a critical opportunity to support families and small businesses who are struggling to afford health care for 2026.

“I'm thinking of the parents I've talked to who will drop coverage for their families because their premiums are doubling and tripling; the nonprofits who won't be able to cover employees anymore; the manufacturer that's now paying more for health insurance than most of their raw materials.

“The impacts of this health care debate are real and they're immediate, and this week Congress can solve the problem and actually make people's lives better.

“Everywhere I go across New Hampshire, I hear the same thing: money is tight and people are worried about their futures. The millions of families who rely on the Affordable Care Act tax credits for health insurance have waited long enough for Congress to do the right thing.

“So I urge all my colleagues to support this legislation to ensure that hard working Americans can maintain their coverage and have the health and financial security that they deserve.”

Background:

Pappas supports legislation that would have prevented extreme increases in health care premiums by extending the enhanced premium tax credits that keep health insurance affordable for Granite Staters and small businesses.

In November Pappas led the call for the Trump administration to extend the ACA open enrollment period and subsequently introduced the Right to Enroll Act, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to extend the enrollment period through May 1, 2026. As negotiations to extend these critical cost savings continue, Pappas’s legislation would ensure families aren’t forced to make decisions about their health care coverage for next year without sufficient time to consider their changing options.


CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HELPS PASS EXTENSION OF LIFE-SAVING HEALTH CARE TAX CREDITS FOR HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES THROUGH HOUSE, CALLS ON SENATE TO IMMEDIATELY PASS LEGISLATION

Today, after months of Trump and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to extend the ACA tax credits, Congressman Ryan’s bill extending life-saving ACA tax credits through 2028 passed the House; without an immediate extension, Hudson Valley families will continue to face a 185% increase in their insurance bills

Congressman Ryan’s survey asking community members whether they’d received notice of health insurance bill increases revealed that the Hudson Valley is already feeling the pain, with more than half of those who cited a specific increase reporting their bills are going up by over100%

Ryan has been sounding the alarm on Trump’s massive cuts impacting Medicaid and the ACA, which are projected to kick 17 million Americans off their insurance and have already ripped coverage from more than 17,000 people in the Hudson Valley

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan’s bill extending ACA tax credits – which have saved millions of Americans thousands of dollars a year since 2014 – passed the House. The legislation now moves to the Senate where, if passed, will advance to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law, safeguarding the life-saving tax credits for millions of Americans through 2028.

Without an immediate extension, Hudson Valley families will continue to face an up to 185% increase in their insurance bills – a burden the community cannot afford.

Amid the President and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to extend the tax credits, Ryan released a survey to the Hudson Valley community asking whether they’d already received notice their bills were increasing. The results decisively revealed that the community-level impact is already immense – of the nearly 1,000 respondents, 77% reported they’d already received notice that their health insurance bills would be increasing. Additionally, more than half of the respondents who provided specifics are seeing their bill double.

Since the passage of President Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Ryan has been speaking out about massive cuts impacting Medicaid and the ACA, kicking 17 million Americans off their insurance – including up to 240,000 in the Hudson Valley – and causing premiums to skyrocket.

“Every hardworking Hudson Valley family deserves high-quality healthcare at a cost they can actually afford. That’s why we need all-hands-on-deck to fight Trump’s price hikes and extend these life-saving tax credits, ” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “Today’s vote is a step in the right direction, but this fight is far from over. 17,000 of our neighbors – seniors, veterans, and single parents – have already lost coverage. Nearly half of them are kids. That’s a burden that our community simply cannot afford – and they shouldn’t have to. The Administration’s refusal to act is beyond cruel – it’s a total abandonment of the very people they’re meant to represent. It’s time to see once and for all who fights for the American people.”

Of the nearly 1,000 responses to Ryan’s health care survey, 77% reported that they’ve already received notice their premiums will increase. Of the folks who provided specifics on how much their bills are going up by, more than half are facing 100% increases – a doubling of their monthly bills.

In order, the other most common responses included:

People having to cancel their plans due to cost increases

People having to switch over to lower-cost plans with higher co-pays

People losing coverage altogether without recourse, including former Essential Plan enrollees – 17,000 of whom have already lost coverage in NY-18

A small section of the most stark responses to the survey are included below:

“The Aetna plan that I had is being eliminated and now my deductible is increasing, going from $0 to $1,000,” said Judy, a constituent in Saugerties. “I should be able to manage it financially – as long as I don’t get sick.”

“The increase in premium cost I’m facing will stress my fixed income,” said Valarie Losey of Hyde Park. “I am a paraplegic and require constant medical attention and supplies – losing health care coverage isn’t an option for me.”

“If we stay with the same coverage our premiums will go from $1,860 per month to $3,275 per month,” said Michael Berta of Poughkeepsie. “The additional cost for the insurance plus the rising cost in basic overhead has me considering closing my practice down. Then if you add in the additional cost due the tariffs for food, clothing, and basic necessities it's becoming impossible to make ends meet.”

“I am retired and my husband has to continue to work at age 75 due to the constant increases in the cost of living,” said Susan, a constituent in Stanfordville. “Our UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan’s premium increased from $156 to $287 per person per month. We can’t afford that increase and will be forced to switch plans and pay more out of pocket in 2026.”

“Our insurance premium is increasing by 100% for 2026,” said a constituent in Chester. “We needed a new car, and this increase is about the same as the monthly car payments would have been. Now that money will be paying for the premium increase instead.”

“My premium increased another $114 per month,” said Jean, a constituent in Montgomery. “I will have to be able to afford it, but at 72 years old, I do not feel like I can retire with these increasing costs.”

Congressman Ryan was an early, strong critic of President Trump domestic spending agenda – calling it a “Big, Ugly Betrayal” of the American people. Trump’s agenda rips health care coverage away from more than 17 million Americans, is set to cause a massive hike in insurance premiums for millions, and has already closed, significantly reduced services, or forced mass layoffs at countless hospitals nationwide.

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Pelosi Honors Steny Hoyer on House Floor: “One of the Most Respected Members in the History of this Body.”

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring the retirement of former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and recognizing his more than four decades of service to the people of Maryland and the United States Congress.

In her remarks, Pelosi praised Hoyer’s patriotism, mastery of the legislative process and steadfast commitment to America’s working families, calling him a pillar of strength for the House of Representatives.

Pelosi also reflected on their long personal and professional relationship, describing Hoyer as both a trusted partner in leadership and a dear friend and celebrating his legacy of decency and devotion to country.

Watch Pelosi's Floor remarks here.

Read the transcript of Speaker Emerita Pelosi's Floor remarks below:

Speaker Emerita Pelosi. Mr. Speaker, today is a day of joy, but also a day of some sadness that our great leader, Steny Hoyer, has announced his retirement from the Congress.

You still have another year Steny. You still have another year, and I know a lot more will come. I join you in saluting Elaine, Anne, Stefany, Susan – and Judy. We loved Judy when she was here and now we rejoice in your happiness with Elaine.

My colleagues, we all know that Steny Hoyer has been a pillar of strength for the House of Representatives and a champion for the people of Maryland for more than four decades.

His patriotism, mastery of the legislative process and steadfast commitment to America’s working families have left an indelible, positive mark on our nation.

Steny has been a steady presence in our caucus and the Democratic leadership and a valued colleague. He has been a great leader in bipartisanship in this body.

He spoke of it in his remarks, how it was when he came here. And it was at that time when many of us were here that we didn’t get along because we always agreed. We got along because we respected the differences that we brought representing our districts.

It was a very positive time, which he harkened us back to and challenged us to return to. Thank you, Steny.

His deep knowledge of the institution and respect for its traditions and commitment to public service have earned him the admiration of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

Personally, Steny has been not only a trusted partner in leadership, but a dear friend.

He mentioned the presidency of John F. Kennedy. When President Kennedy was president, Steny and I worked in the office of Danny Brewster of Maryland. That’s when I got to know him. I was just out of school. He was in law school. And sadly, sadly, we saw the assassination of the President and that was a horrible thing.

As he concludes his extraordinary leadership and service in the Congress, we celebrate his legacy of decency and devotion to our country. He has been just so remarkable.

Our gratitude to him and his family is boundless. We wish them every happiness in the years ahead.

Steny, you have been a leader to us. You have been a mentor to many.

You have been really an example of leadership, and perhaps can be viewed as one of the most substantial, respected Members of Congress in the history of this body.

Thank you for your leadership.

I yield back the balance of my time.


Pelosi Statement Marking Fifteen Years Since the Tucson Tragedy

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today marking the fifteenth anniversary of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, which took the lives of Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, Judge John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard and House staffer Gabe Zimmerman; and injured thirteen others, including then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:

“Today marks fifteen years since a gunman stole the lives of six Arizonans and wounded thirteen others, including our dear friend and former colleague Gabby Giffords, in Tucson.

"This horrific act of violence shocked the nation and forever changed countless lives. In the face of unimaginable trauma, Gabby emerged as a symbol of courage and resilience—reminding us what public service, love of country and perseverance truly look like. Gabby inspired us all when she returned to the Capitol just seven months later to represent her constituents and cast a vote on the House Floor.

"Today, we honor the lives that were lost and stand with the survivors like Gabby, who remain an inspiration for us to finally end the gun violence epidemic once and for all.”


Pelosi Urges Passage of ACA Tax Credits Bill on House Floor: “We Believe Health Care Is A Right For All, Not A Privilege For The Few.”

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor urging passage of Leader Jeffries’ bill to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, warning that Republican inaction has already driven up health care costs for families across the country.

In her remarks, Pelosi emphasized that the Affordable Care Act is a pillar of health and economic security for millions of Americans and that the expiration of the ACA tax credits has forced seniors, working families, small business owners and people with chronic illnesses to pay higher premiums.

Pelosi called the bill clear, commonsense and urgent, underscoring that Democrats are united in their belief that health care is a right, not a privilege.

Watch Pelosi's Floor remarks here.

Read the transcript of Speaker Emerita Pelosi's Floor remarks below:

Speaker Emerita Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to quote him when he said, 'this is a happy day.'

Thank you, Mr. Leader, for making it so. Mr. Chairman, for bringing us to the Floor. My remarks will be a brief exclamation point to your beautiful comments earlier and those of our distinguished Leader, Mr. Jeffries.

Mr. Speaker, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, 'of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.' He said, 'because people can die.'

The Affordable Care Act, proudly also known as Obamacare, is a pillar of health and financial security for America’s working families.

Today, we vote on Leader Jeffries’ clear, common sense and urgent bill to extend the ACA tax credits signed into law by President Biden so health care remains affordable and accessible for the American people.

Every Democrat supports this bill because we believe health care is a right for all, not a privilege for the few. No family should be pushed out of coverage and we welcome our Republican colleagues who will be voting with us today. This makes it a happy day.

As we vote today, let’s remember the stories of Americans we’ve heard across the country.

Parents saying, 'my baby was born with a heart condition costing millions of dollars before the Affordable Care Act.'

Husbands saying, 'my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and we couldn’t afford it.'

Families saying, 'dad had a stroke and we couldn’t handle the cost.'

That will not happen anymore because we are protecting these families in this bill.

I urge all of my colleagues to vote yes and support this bill and protect health care and the dignity for America’s working families.

I yield back the balance of my time.


Rep. Pettersen Votes to Extend Life-Saving ACA Tax Credits

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years.

The vote follows a successful push from House Democrats to garner enough support through a discharge petition, a legislative tool to force a vote when House leadership refuses to move bills that are supported by a majority of Members.

“For months, Republicans have refused to extend life-saving subsidies that make sure kids, moms, and families in Colorado can afford health care. Because of their inaction, the subsidies expired on January 1st, and families already struggling to make ends meet had to make difficult decisions on how they are going to pay for care or have been forced to forego coverage altogether. But Democrats have refused to back down, and we were able to force a vote and pass these extensions in the House.

“We’re fighting for the Coloradans who shared their stories with us: the mom caring for her disabled husband and son, the child battling cancer, the teacher in Chaffee County with a life-threatening heart condition, and the small business owners worried about whether their employees can stay insured. For them — and millions of other Americans — this is quite literally life or death.

“This is the beginning of the health care crisis that this administration has created by ripping away care that families depend on. It's going to be a difficult road ahead, but we are not giving up. Today’s vote happened because people across the country spoke up, shared their stories, and demanded better. And we’re going to carry that same perseverance to keep the pressure on the Senate to pass this bill and protect the people whose lives depend on it.”

Specifically, in Colorado:

80% of people who purchase their health insurance from the ACA marketplace benefit from these tax credits.

The state will lose $105 million in federal subsidies.

On average, Coloradans could see premiums increase by 205%.

Between 52,000 to 110,000 will have to leave their plans. 69% of those individuals will become uninsured.

In Colorado’s 7th Congressional District:

21,532 people could lose their coverage.

Families could pay $15,647 more each year for the same coverage.

Premiums could increase by an average of 162%.


Congressman Pou Votes to Reinstate the ACA Tax Subsidies and Lower the Price of Health Care

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today voted to pass H.R. 1834, Democratic-led legislation to reinstate the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies which expired at the end of 2025. This bill would reinstate the credits for three years.

“Today I voted to ensure that New Jersey residents and Americans across the country can afford basic and lifesaving health care,” said Congresswoman Pou. “No family in America should be forced to choose between affording food, energy, or health care. At a time when many Americans are struggling to afford basic needs, health care should not be another burden. I urge the Senate to act without delay, pass this legislation, and stop using health care as a political bargaining chip. The American people cannot afford to wait any longer.”

The enhanced premium subsidies were included in the original passage of the Affordable Care Act under President Obama and were later expanded through the Inflation Reduction Act boosting enrollment, broadening eligibility, and increasing financial assistance available to enrollees.

The enhanced premium tax credits have significantly expanded health insurance coverage in the United States, contributing to nearly 24 million people enrolling in ACA plans in 2025, marking four consecutive years of record-high enrollment.

House Republicans supplied 17 votes to pass the bill today. Nevertheless, Republican leadership’s refusal to extend these tax credits is projected to result in 3.8 million Americans losing health insurance over the next ten years. Additionally, because these credits were not extended, families are beginning to see soaring health care premiums at the start of 2026.

In New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District:

42,000 residents of New Jersey’s Ninth District received these tax credits to help offset their monthly health insurance premiums.

A family of four earning $66,000/year is expected to see a $2,651 annual increase—or a 367% increase—in health insurance premiums.

A family of four earning $133,750/year is expected to see a $10,665 annual increase—or a 100% increase—in health insurance premiums.

A 60-year-old couple earning $85,600/year is expected to see a $14,471 annual increase—or a 221% increase—in health insurance premiums.

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Amata Highlights $900,000 Boost for American Samoa’s DOI/OIA Budget in House-Passed Bill; Up $6.3 ML Since 2018

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of a major appropriations bill for several departments of the U.S. government, which boosts funding for American Samoa’s DOI Operations. The bill, which passed 397-28, adds $900,000 for a new total of $29 million – that despite the overall trimming of the Office of Insular Affairs spending for the year. An upcoming Senate vote is expected, and House/Senate leaders have already negotiated the legislative package.

As part of American Samoa’s $29 million in the bill, $3 million is once again designated to American Samoa Community College, specifically at Amata’s request. She successfully added that designation for the last several years.

Historically, American Samoa’s DOI operations fund was flat for years, with six straight increases starting in fiscal year 2018 at Amata’s request. Upon final passage of this year’s additional boost, that addition to the annual fund since 2018 will be $6.3 million.

“I’m particularly happy to see this win for American Samoa pass the House this year, as this success came against the prevailing winds while there is a strong focus on spending discipline in Washington, D.C.,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “I’d like to especially thank my friend, Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole for his direct support on this effort, and all the Committee leadership in both parties for accepting our funding at every step of this bill. It’s important for the United States to continue to recognize and invest in American Samoa and our region in the face of China’s competing strategic investment nearby.”

Appropriations in 2025 for American Samoa’s operations DOI account were $28.1 million. Those prior increases were $250,000, $718,000, $400,000, $500,000, $2.5 million, and $1 million, all accumulated each year since and preserved in this legislation along with the new $900,000.

This major bill also supports all federal services and local grants for 2026 from several U.S. departments of government: The Department of the Interior, including Insular Affairs, wildfire support, and energy development; the Department of Justice; the Department of Commerce, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); the Department of Energy, including various national defense aspects; along with other congressional support for efforts in science and research, water development, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and more.

Upon final passage in the Senate, this legislation would complete half of the year’s 12 appropriations bills, since the appropriations for Veterans Affairs, military construction, the Department of Agriculture, along with its nutrition programs, and legislative branch funding were signed into law in November.

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Raskin: “Today is a Step Towards Victory in the Fight to Protect Affordable Health Care”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to avert the GOP’s health care crisis:

“When the calendar turned to 2026 last week, 15 million Americans saw their health care costs skyrocket after President Trump and his cronies in Congress let Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire. That number includes more than 45,000 people in Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District. Everywhere I go in our community, people tell me they are scared and angry about soaring health insurance costs. Today, House Democrats and several of our colleagues across the aisle passed legislation to restore the tax credits our people rely on to get the health care they need.

“Anyone who is sick or needs preventative care should be able to see a doctor. But too many people are living paycheck-to-paycheck, skipping doctors’ appointments and delaying medical treatment they can no longer afford. Affordable health care is a matter of life or death. It should be a basic right, but Donald Trump and Mike Johnson have ripped it away from millions of people.

“While today is a step towards victory in the fight to protect affordable health care, we never should have reached this crisis point. For months, Democrats demanded a vote to preserve our people’s health care. Republicans chose to shut down the government instead of protecting affordable health care. Donald Trump and GOP leadership launched a full-blown assault on Medicaid, the ACA and Medicare, but Democrats won’t stop fighting for our people. With affordable health care hanging in the balance, enough Republicans joined with us to bring this bill to the floor over Speaker Johnson’s objections. Democracy and decency overcame MAGA cruelty.

“With each day that passes before this bill becomes law, more Americans will postpone medical appointments and ration their prescription drugs—in the richest country in the world. The Senate must pass our bill immediately and President Trump must sign it. Further delays will have deadly consequences for our people.”

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Reschenthaler Secures Nearly $200 Million in Community Project Funding for Southwestern Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill to the Senate. The legislation contains $199 million, requested by Reschenthaler, to support the inland water system, infrastructure projects, and law enforcement in southwestern Pennsylvania. The legislation now awaits action in the United States Senate.

“Southwestern Pennsylvania’s waterways, infrastructure, and public safety systems are critical to our regional economy and quality of life,” said Reschenthaler. “This bipartisan funding package passed the House overwhelmingly and delivers $199 million I requested to modernize our locks and dams, strengthen local infrastructure, and support law enforcement. I am eager to see these critical investments become law in the near future.”

This funding includes:

$183.8 million for the continued construction of Montgomery Lock and Dam on the Upper Ohio River.

$7.4 million for operations and maintenance on the Lower Monongahela River, Lock and Dams 2, 3, and 4.

$2,250,000 for the Greene County Water Line Expansion.

$2,250,000 for the Westmoreland County Transmission Line Replacement.

$1,750,000 for the North Fayette County Municipal Authority's Water Main Replacement Project.

$937,000 for the Ohiopyle Borough Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion.

$643,355 for the Westmoreland County Law Enforcement's Technology Upgrade.

On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed a three-bill appropriations package into law, which included six additional projects and $6.5 million for southwestern Pennsylvania. Reschenthaler was the third-highest recipient of Community Project Funding in the FY 2026 appropriations process and has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2021.


Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Wall Street from Buying Up Affordable Housing

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act, legislation to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a mandatory weekly reporting program for fertilizer prices and quantities sold across the country.

"Farmers in New York's 19th district are already up against the wall — unpredictable weather, volatile markets, and now a war halfway around the world is spiking the cost of the fertilizer they depend on every season. That's not fair, and it's not something our farmers should have to navigate blind."

U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced he is co-leading the bipartisan Care Over Profits Act (H.R. 7861) to force health insurance companies to spend more of the money families pay in premiums on actual care. The bill would raise the required Medical Loss Ratio from 80 percent to 85 percent and impose penalties on agents and brokers who fraudulently create or modify Affordable Care Act marketplace plans without a patient’s consent.

Congressman Josh Riley announced a series of wins for Upstate New York farmers and rural communities after the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the full House of Representatives. During the committee’s markup of the Farm Bill, Riley secured a number of provisions focused on farm safety, supporting dairy and organic farmers, lowering costs, strengthening local food systems, and protecting American farmland.


Congresswoman Luz Rivas and House Democrats Advance Leader Jeffries' Healthcare Bill to Extend Affordable Care Act’s Tax Credits

“Today, we are one step closer to keeping healthcare affordable for millions of Americans. For months, House Democrats have been fighting to protect Americans’ healthcare from Republicans’ agenda that prioritizes tax breaks for billionaires over caring for constituents. No family should have to forgo groceries in order to afford a visit to the doctor. The Senate must vote on this bill immediately to protect the American peoples’ access to affordable healthcare. I will continue to stand by my constituents and fight to ensure every family in CA-29 has the quality care they deserve.”

Background:

On January 1, 2026, Republicans ended ACA enhanced tax credits, soaring premiums for millions of Americans who purchase their own insurance, including small business owners and self-employed. Democrats spent 2025 fighting, knowing that without action, Americans would face unaffordable price hikes that would deepen Republicans’ greatest loss of health care in history. Despite being given multiple opportunities to act and months of public outcry, Republicans sent millions over the cliff, even greenlighting the longest government shutdown ever to avoid working with Democrats to protect these savings.

In December, Leader Jeffries’ discharge petition to extend relief for three years reached the required 218 signatures to be brought to the House Floor. This week, Republicans have one last opportunity to join Democrats, extend the ACA credits, and save healthcare for millions.

Leader Jeffries’ Discharge Petition

Congresswoman Rivas co-signed Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ Discharge Petition #10 (H.Res. 780) regarding a three-year extension of the ACA premium tax credits. The discharge petition has 218 signatures and will ripen for a floor vote this week. Four Republicans joined the petition on December 17 for the 218 threshold to be met.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs)

Congressional Democrats have been championing the need to extend the ePTCs, which expire at the end of December. There is no current proposal that is ready to pass both the House and Senate. After the introduction of the ePTCs, enrollment in the ACA Marketplaces soared, more than doubling from 11.4 million people in 2020 to 24.3 million people in 2025. Without ePTC enhancements, 20 million people will see their premiums rise and nearly 4 million people will become uninsured.

Open enrollment for marketplace plans is in full swing in all states, and people are seeing astronomical premium hikes for 2026 coverage that assume the loss of ePTC enhancements. People have until December 15 to enroll in coverage beginning January 1 and must enroll by January 15 in most states to secure any coverage for next year. Open Enrollment for Covered California began on November 1, 2025, and continues until January 31, 2026.

The non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) found that 94 percent of enhanced ACA tax credit dollars go to households earning under $200,000. Republicans regularly speak about enrollees making $600,000 or more benefiting from enhanced ACA tax credits, but these stories are fiction; JCT confirmed that no one making over $500,000 receives the tax credits.

National and CA-29 Stats if ePTCs Expire

About 31,000 people in CA-29 will see their healthcare costs rise if the ePTCs expire;

For a 60-year-old couple earning $82,800 per year, their annual premiums will rise by $13,783 or 286% in CA-29;

For a family of four earning $64,000 per year, their annual premiums will rise by $2,143 in CA-29; and

For a family four earning $129,800 a year, their annual premiums will rise by $6,174 or 67% in CA-29;

10,700 people in CA-29 will lose access to health coverage because of Republicans’ refusal to extend health care tax credits and Republicans’ new red tape that was established as part of H.R. 1, the Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill;

Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that on average, people who use these tax credits are seeing their annual health care costs more than double without them—114% or an average of $1,106;

Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that annual out-of-pocket premium payments for ACA Marketplace Enrollees will increase from $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026; and

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projects that about 5 million Americans will lose their insurance by 2034 if the money expires.

Freshmen Democratic Letter

On October 30, 2025, Congresswoman Rivas led 23 of her House Democratic Freshman colleagues to demand a meeting with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to hear constituents’ stories from across the country who are negatively impacted by Republicans’ government shutdown. In total, 24 members signed the letter while Congresswoman Rivas shared 28 stories from 12 members with the Speaker.

H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Healthcare Cuts

This cruel and unconscionable bill would take health care away from 17 million people, including children, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.

It would represent the single largest cut to health care in history, slashing around $900 billion from Medicaid and billions more from the ACA exchanges and Medicare totaling over $1 trillion.

It effectively repeals the ACA Medicaid expansion by imposing onerous and draconian work reporting requirements and increased redeterminations every six months even though Medicaid recipients are already working.

As a result of these extra administrative hurdles, people will lose coverage even if they are otherwise eligible for the program.

It limits future state directed payments and the use of provider taxes in expansion states which will devastate the healthcare industry, which will cause hundreds of hospitals and nursing homes to close, fire staff and cut services.

1 in 4 nursing homes are expected to close as well as hundreds of hospitals in rural areas and which serve vulnerable populations.

Federal funding for Medicaid payments to providers, including hospitals, will be cut by nearly $140 billion—funding that helps offset uncompensated care and ensures access to services.

States will lose $225 billion in revenue for Medicaid financing, which will lead to people losing coverage or having their benefits cut.

Defunds Planned Parenthood eliminating a vital care provider for 1.1 million women in communities around America who will lose access to cancer screenings, routine exams and birth control.

64% of Planned Parenthood health centers are located in rural areas, medically underserved areas or areas with health professional shortages.


House Bill Passes with Congresswoman Luz Rivas’ Critical Projects Including Over $4 Million for CA-29

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) announced that the House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that included over $4 million in federal dollars for new Community Project Funding (CPF) requests within California’s 29th Congressional District.

“Today, the House of Representatives took a massive step toward bringing the people of California’s 29th District key federal funding to improve lives and economic opportunities,” said Congresswoman Rivas. “The 4 million in federalfunding will build pathways for students from all backgrounds to enter the STEM workforce. I will continue delivering the federal funding and resources our district needs to strengthen the future of Angelenos for generations to come.”


House Passes Congresswoman Ross Community Projects, including $6.2 Million In Funding For Wake County

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a partial appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026, including $6.2 million in federal funding for Wake County community projects secured by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02). If approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President, these projects will invest in local law enforcement, community safety, violence prevention, climate resilience, and more.

“From Raleigh to Wendell to Cary, these community projects address critical needs across Wake County,” said Congresswoman Ross. “If signed into law, this funding will deliver critical federal support to local governments, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofits that play indispensable roles in the safety and success of our community. For more than a year, Congress has failed to deliver real results for the American people. Passage of this package is a positive step forward in improving the lives of the people we were elected to serve. I will continue working hard to get these projects across the finish line.”

Last year, Congresswoman Ross submitted these eight funding requests. Below is the list of projects included in this partial appropriations package. Find information about current and previous Community Project Funding requests here.

Projects Requested for Fiscal Year 2026

Project Name: Raleigh Boots on The Ground Community Violence Intervention

Amount Awarded: $295,000

Project Description: Funding would be used for community violence intervention victim services, including housing and homelessness prevention, case management for victims and their families, and job training services.

Project Name: Wake County Sheriff's Office Mobile Command Unit and Equipment Project

Amount Awarded: $1,031,000

Project Description: Funding would be used for a Mobile Command Center (MCC) vehicle and equipment to support fast, coordinated responses in situations in which time is critical, including missing persons and homicide investigations.

Project Name: Wendell Police Department In-Car Camera Project

Amount Awarded: $259,000

Project Description: Funding would be used to upgrade the Department’s in-car camera systems.

Project Name: The Wireless Research Center of North Carolina (WRC) Research of Emerging and Converging Wireless Technologies

Amount Requested: $1,031,000

Project Description: Funding would support the development, integration, and evaluation of next-generation commercial, military, aviation, broadcast, and private networks as well as customized interoperability applications between systems.

Project Name: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation -- North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Equipment

Amount Awarded: $814,000

Project Description: Funding would be used to acquire technology tools to assist law enforcement in identifying offenders and child victims of sexual abuse.

Project Name: Cary Police Department Technology Resource and Support Vehicle

Amount Awarded: $593,000

Project Description: Funding would be used to acquire an urgently-needed Technology Resource and Support Vehicle to facilitate seamless operations and collaboration in crisis scenarios.

Project Name: Town of Cary Walnut Creek Stabilization and Restoration Project

Amount Awarded: $1,092,000

Project Description: Funding would be used to improve Walnut Creek stormwater management and water quality.

Project Name: City of Raleigh Rocky Branch Tributary Enhancement Project

Amount Awarded: $1,092,000

Project Description: Funding would be used for the restoration of the Rocky Branch Tributary.

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Rep. Roy Issues Statement on Vote Against H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Thursday evening following House passage of H.R. 6938, Retaining Division A (Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations).

"Today, I voted against the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill because it utterly fails to address the blatant denial of justice across the country by sanctuary cities, funds outrageous wasteful earmarks, and continues to fund grant programs ripe for abuse and fraud.

Even as we see the Mayor of Minneapolis telling ICE to “get the F out,” cities like Chicago fighting against enforcement of our immigration laws, and other rampant fraud being exposed among Somalis and generally, Congress refuses to stop funding these sanctuary cities that routinely undermine public safety. Worse, the bill provide grants for legal aid to illegal aliens, give grants for “racial justice,” “restorative justice,” and “climate justice.”

The only thing shocking is that only 40 Republicans voted against this abomination.

While I voted for the Energy & Water and Interior appropriations bills, and am gratified that our efforts 3 years ago to restore “regular order” has led to likely 6 appropriations bills getting sent to the President and signed – we must not continue to fund the very abuses we decry.

I am particularly proud to have personally worked to stop an outrageous $1 million grant towards a “Somali-run” community center program in Minnesota funded as an “earmark” by Rep. Omar. With one of the biggest fraud scandals in American history happening in real time involving Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison – we should turn the spigot off and prosecute anyone who violated the law, not give them more money. We should end the earmark game in Washington that serves as the currency of corruption.

We are drowning in debt as a nation and we are funding the social welfare state we complain about being rampant with fraud.

How about we stop that? Novel idea."