Goldman, Warren, Blumenthal Lead 27 Members of Congress in Calling for Investigation into Trump Administration’s Retreat from White-Collar Crime Enforcement

Since January 2025, Trump Administration Has Diverted 25,000 Federal Agents from White-Collar Crime Investigations to Trump’s Cruel and Anti-American Immigration Crackdown.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 27 lawmakers in writing to the Inspectors General for the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and the Office of Tax Administration (TIGTA), asking the watchdogs to investigate the impact of the Trump administration’s diversion of law enforcement resources away from white collar and corporate crime and in favor of immigration enforcement.

“Trump is letting white collar criminals run rampant without consequences so he can shift law enforcement to violently attack immigrants, the overwhelming majority of whom have no criminal record,” said Rep. Goldman. “Having 25,000 fewer law enforcement personnel investigating and prosecuting white collar crime enables fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and other crimes that hurt the American people. Federal Inspectors General must conduct a thorough investigation of the impact of these diversions.”

Since January 2025, the Trump administration has reportedly diverted over 25,000 law enforcement personnel to immigration enforcement. Many of those agents had been dedicated to combating white-collar crimes—including fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and more.

Those diversions include:

Nearly one quarter of FBI agents nationwide;

More than 1,700 IRS Criminal Investigation employees;

Around 300 State Department Diplomatic Security Service agents;

More than 90 percent of the Homeland Security Investigations workforce;

Dozens of career prosecutors from DOJ’s Public Integrity Section and National Security Division; and

Even members of the US Postal Inspection Service.

Several agencies are experiencing the consequences of these diversions. For example, the mass reassignment of HSI agents to immigration removal operations means that critical threats could go uninvestigated. Diverting State Department resources to ICE weakens cross-border investigations into corruption, fraud, and international financial crimes. The diversion of FBI and DOJ personnel from white-collar units has caused delays and the deprioritization of complex financial crime cases such as public corruption, corporate fraud, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prosecutions.

The lawmakers asked the IGs to provide the information below as a part of their investigation:

A breakdown of how many law enforcement personnel have been reassigned from each agency for immigration enforcement;

A breakdown of how many white-collar crimes cases (including but not limited to financial fraud, corruption, FCPA, and money-laundering cases) have been opened, closed, or suspended since the start of the second Trump administration;

Any internal assessments conducted by agencies to determine the impacts of diverting law enforcement resources; and

An accounting of complaints or whistleblower disclosures received about these diversions;

A list of the safeguards that exist to ensure each agency still meets its statutory white-collar criminal investigative obligations despite these diversions.

The letter was signed by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) and Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Wesley Bell (D-MO), Lou Correa (D-CA), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), John Garamendi (D-AC), Henry Johnson (D-GA), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Dave Min (D-CA), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Paul Tonko (D-NY).

The full text of the letter is available here or below:

Dear Inspectors General Berthiaume, Cuffari, Hill, Baker, and Hull:

We write to express our deep concern about the diversion of critical federal law enforcement personnel and resources away from investigating and prosecuting white-collar crime and toward advancing President Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. We ask that your office conduct an evaluation of the scope of this diversion and its impact.

When white-collar criminal enforcement is neglected, the American public pays the price. Ordinary people are left more vulnerable to fraud schemes, market manipulation, predatory financial practices, and corruption that threaten their savings, retirement accounts, and financial security — while the wealthiest bend the rules and exploit a weakened enforcement system that no longer holds them accountable.

The failure to enforce the law against corporate criminals has been a hallmark of the Trump Administration. Time and again, President Trump and his administration have let convicted corporate criminals off the hook by wiping out fines and penalties, eliminating efforts to enforce consumer and banking laws, and pardoning fraudsters and con-men under the flimsiest of pretenses. According to one estimate, President Trump’s pardons have wiped away “approximately $1.3 billion in restitution and fines owed to [crime victims] and American taxpayers.”

Exacerbating this lack of accountability, since January 2025, the Trump Administration has diverted over 25,000 federal law enforcement personnel to immigration enforcement.6 Many of those agents had been dedicated to combatting white-collar crimes — including fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and more.

According to reports, thousands of agents from teams responsible for white-collar criminal investigations at the Department of Justice (DOJ), Treasury Department, State Department, and more have been reassigned to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), primarily to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to execute the President’s civil immigration dragnet. For example:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Nearly one-quarter of FBI agents nationwide — and up to 40 percent in the largest field offices — have been reassigned to support ICE enforcement operations. These agents, once dedicated to public corruption, financial fraud, cybercrime, and complex corporate investigations, are now serving on civil immigration details and ICE facility protection assignments.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS): More than 1,700 IRS Criminal Investigation employees have been reassigned to ICE as of September 2025, compared to just 250 employees as of June 2025. In April 2025, the IRS and DHS formalized a data-sharing Memorandum of Understanding granting ICE access to certain taxpayer return information — including names, addresses, and tax years — to support immigration enforcement, a potentially unlawful departure from the longstanding IRS confidentiality policy, and potentially further drawing from IRS resources.

State Department Diplomatic Security Service (DSS): DSS agents traditionally focus on protecting U.S. diplomatic missions, investigating passport and visa fraud, coordinating sensitive international investigations, and investigating crimes involving foreign missions and consular services. The CATO Institute reported that around 300 DSS agents have now been detailed to ICE operations.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI): HSI has historically led criminal investigations into international money laundering, financial fraud, cyber-enabled financial crimes, and intellectual property theft. But now HSI has reassigned a whopping 90 percent of its workforce to ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, according to CATO’s estimates.

DOJ Public Integrity Section (PIN) & National Security Division (NSD): PIN oversees the investigation and prosecution of public corruption cases involving elected officials, judges, and other government employees. Yet under President Trump, the Section has been gutted — shrinking from 36 career prosecutors to just two16 — and the head of PIN was reassigned to the DOJ’s new “Office of Sanctuary Cities Enforcement” task force. Similarly, two veteran prosecutors in NSD, responsible for investigating sanctions violations and other offenses, were also reassigned to the sanctuary cities task force. Many lawyers placed on the sanctuary cities team were sidelined, given only menial tasks and, with little else to do, “completed jigsaw puzzles and streamed television shows” after being removed from their jobs investigating serious white-collar crimes and other offenses.

US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS): USPIS, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, normally investigates mail fraud and other crimes. But this year, some Postal Service agents have assisted ICE in locating individuals for immigration enforcement.

Taken together, these moves represent a massive diversion of specialized law-enforcement talent away from criminal financial investigations and prosecutions and toward civil immigration enforcement.

As a result of these diversions, white-collar investigative teams are understaffed, under- resourced, and in some cases gutted. Complex, multi-year investigations into white-collar crimes depend on continuity of staff and specialized expertise. By reassigning agents who worked on white-collar crime and corruption cases to immigration, critical investigations into fraud, corruption, and cyber-financial crimes have been sidelined or shelved. For example, one DOJ investigation into a financial services firm has reportedly stalled in part because investigators were “pulled into immigration matters,” while the FBI’s white-collar crime squad in Houston was reportedly “decimated in 2025 by orders to put dozens of their agents onto immigration enforcement.” Already, we are seeing how other diversions of agents at DOJ appear to have resulted in a decline in criminal referrals for prosecution of non-immigration offenses.

Several agencies are already experiencing the consequences of these diversions. For example, the mass reassignment of HSI agents to immigration removal operations means that “critical threats could go uninvestigated,” including “Dark Web financial schemes, Iranian and Chinese nuclear traffickers, Russian organized crime, [and] trade fraud.” Likewise, diverting State Department resources to ICE weakens cross-border investigations into corruption, fraud, and international financial crimes. At the same time, the diversion of FBI and DOJ personnel from white-collar units has caused delays and the deprioritization of complex financial crime cases such as public corruption, corporate fraud, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prosecutions — undermining the federal government’s ability to hold powerful actors accountable.

Moreover, at the IRS, the diversion of agents inflicts a double harm: it not only allows wealthy tax evaders and criminal enterprises to escape accountability but also deprives the federal government of the revenue needed to sustain broader law-enforcement operations. The IRS’s Criminal Investigation team is widely regarded as one of the most cost-effective units in federal law enforcement;28 last year, on a budget of less than $800 million, that unit recovered over $9 billion in fraudulent proceeds.29 But now, more than 1,700 IRS Criminal Investigation agents and staff have been detailed to ICE operations, severely undermining the agency’s ability to investigate tax evasion, offshore accounts, cryptocurrency fraud, and money laundering. That means less revenue to fund the federal government’s enforcement functions and a greater risk that honest taxpayers will shoulder the burden left by tax evaders. In practice, these diversions also undermine deterrence: when white-collar criminals believe that federal enforcement units lack the resources or continuity to pursue long-term cases, they may become more emboldened to take risks that endanger markets, taxpayers, and public institutions.

The safety of American families and the integrity of our financial system depend on restoring law enforcement’s capacity to investigate and prosecute white-collar crime rather than simply turning the federal government into an immigration enforcement machine. In order to carry out our legislative responsibilities regarding enforcement of the nation’s criminal laws, we ask that your offices conduct an evaluation of these diversions. This evaluation should include answers to the following questions:

1. How many law enforcement personnel at your agency have been reassigned to ICE or other parts of DHS since January 20, 2025? Please provide a breakdown by bureau, division, field office, and duration of the reassignment.

2. Excluding any work done since January 2025 on immigration matters, how many white- collar crime cases (including but not limited to financial fraud, corruption, FCPA, and money-laundering cases) have been opened since January 20, 2025? How many have been closed or suspended? How many have been charged?

Please describe what types of white-collar crime cases have been charged, opened, closed, or suspended.

Please provide the number of white-collar crime cases charged, opened, closed, or suspended in FY 2023 and FY 2024 as points of reference.

How many white-collar crime cases have been closed, delayed, or suspended due to personnel shortages, following diversions of personnel from the relevant agency to immigration-related functions?

How many white-collar crime cases have been closed, delayed, or suspended due to other resource shortages, following resource diversions from the relevant agency to immigration-related functions?

3. For Offices of Inspectors General other than the DOJ OIG: excluding any work done since January 2025 on immigration matters, please provide the number of prosecution recommendations your agency made to the DOJ, the number of investigations closed without a referral for prosecution, the information or indictments DOJ filed, and the number of defendants sentenced, in or after FY 2025 compared to FY 2023 and FY 2024.

4. What internal assessments has your agency conducted to evaluate the impacts of diversion of law enforcement resources? Has your agency taken, or does it plan to take, action consistent with the findings of these assessments?

5, Has your office received complaints or whistleblower disclosures about these diversions? If so, how many, and what issues were raised?

6. What safeguards exist to ensure that your agency continues to meet its statutory white- collar crime obligations despite these diversions?

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.

Sincerely,

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Goodlander Votes No on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill Over Failure to Rein in ICE Abuses and Ensure Transparency, Professionalism, and Accountability of ICE Operations

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander released the following statement about her vote against H.R. 7147, the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Homeland Security funding bill:

“Nothing matters more to me than keeping the people of New Hampshire safe, and I’m proud and grateful to be working alongside New Hampshire law enforcement partners who uphold the rule of law and put their lives on the line every day to do just that.

“Public safety depends on public trust, and public trust depends on transparency, professionalism, and accountability in federal law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security can and must enforce our laws and secure our borders to keep America safe while protecting our rights and freedoms. That is not happening with Secretary Kristi Noem at the helm.

“Secretary Noem got a blank check of more than $150 billion from President Trump and Congressional Republicans in the so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act.’ Those American taxpayer dollars are being deployed by ICE to thwart basic transparency and due process, upend mission-critical professional standards, endanger our fellow citizens, evade essential accountability, undermine our local leaders, sow chaos and fear in our communities, usurp congressional authority, impose unprecedented burdens on our federal courts, and, as a result, imperil the safety of our state and our nation.

“That is why I fought to include commonsense guardrails in this funding bill designed to ensure ICE follows the law, operates transparently and professionally, and is accountable to the people it is entrusted with serving and protecting. These commonsense guardrails were rejected by Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans, and I could not vote in good faith to empower ICE to operate without the oversight, professionalism, or accountability that the American people need and deserve.”

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Rep. Grijalva Delivers Remarks at Field Hearing on Trump’s Lawless Assaults in Minneapolis

ST. PAUL, M.N. — U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva delivered the following remarks today at a field hearing in Minneapolis titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Deadly Assault on Minnesota.”

The full recorded livestream of the event is available here. (Rep. Grijalva speaks at 3:14:50)

You can view Rep. Grijalva’s remarks here.

Her full remarks are below:

I would like to start by acknowledging the gravity of this moment – highlighted by the fearless testimony of the witnesses here – which is especially true for the people of Minneapolis and for communities across the country who are living in fear. This city is mourning the loss of one of its community members – Renee Nicole Good. Three children are now mourning the loss of their mother because a federal agent shot and killed her at point blank range.

And what has the federal response been?

Calls for a transparent, accountable investigation? Nope – we’re watching a federally-controlled probe shut out state and local authorities, offering zero transparency.

Are we seeing a calm commander-in-chief, urging de-escalation and respect for peaceful protest? No –we’re seeing blatant intimidation and threats to invoke the Insurrection Act.

Do we hear even the faintest acknowledgement that maybe – just maybe – something went wrong here? No. Instead, we see Secretary Noem distort the facts, gaslight the American public, and try to make us not believe what we can see with our own eyes.

Let’s be clear: Renee Nicole Good was murdered at the hands of ICE – a lawless agency that is promoting chaos and fear in our communities across the country. What is happening in Minnesota is unfortunately all too familiar for Arizonans. Arizona is no stranger to this fight. In 2010, the state passed SB1070 – the “show me your papers” law. 1070 was one of the broadest, strictest laws of its kind at the time and it made Arizona a testing ground for racial profiling and cruel immigration policies – the very kind that we see implemented across the country today.

I represent a district that shares 300 miles of the border with Mexico, where families live on both sides of the border, people have mixed status, and the presence of Border

Patrol and immigration agents is a fact of our daily life. But the level of aggression we have seen since Trump took office is truly unprecedented. I witnessed this firsthand when federal agents raided a local restaurant in my district. When I showed up to ask for more information to do my job of oversight and try to de-escalate the situation, they indiscriminately sprayed chemical irritants on the crowd, which included myself and journalists documenting the scene. Then they spun it, and gaslighted the community.

What we are seeing here in Minnesota and what I have seen in Arizona is part of that same pattern: federal agents using force instead of restraint. Intimidation instead of engagement. Secrecy instead of transparency.

That is why until significant reforms are made, Congress should not allocate another dime – ni un centavo – to immigration enforcement agencies. Secretary Noem should be impeached for her handling of this incident – and for her campaign of terror across the country.

We need to make sure that federal law enforcement serves the people – la gente – not terrorizes them. We need accountability. We need answers. And that is why we are

all here today.

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Rep. Grijalva Statement Following the Passage of DHS Funding Bill

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement today after voting against an annual appropriations package funding the Department of Homeland Security, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The package dramatically expands funding for ICE while weakening oversight and accountability. Congress has already provided ICE $45 billion through the 2025 Big Ugly Law – by far the largest appropriation the agency has ever received. The bill passed by the House today further slashes or eliminates key oversight offices, including the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and the Family Reunification Task Force, while failing to impose basic safeguards on ICE operations.

You can watch her statement here and read it below:

Congress has failed in its most basic duty to protect the American people. I’m not talking about protection from any foreign adversary – I’m talking about protection from our own government agencies.

An agency that raids humanitarian aid camps and enters homes without judicial warrants.

That uses five-year old children as bait to arrest their relatives.

That pepper-sprays journalists and peaceful protestors at a whim.

Unfortunately, ICE’s campaign of terror is not new for so many immigrant communities in my home state of Arizona. In 2010, we became a testing ground for racial profiling with the passage of SB 1070 – the “show me your papers” law.

Congress has already given ICE 45 BILLION dollars through the 2025 reconciliation bill. Yet this legislation does nothing to ensure accountability.

It does not require agents to identify themselves.

It does not ban masks.

It does not limit firearms in civil immigration enforcement.

That is not oversight. That is a green light for continued terror carried out in the name of the federal government.

The House has failed. I urge the Senate to reject this bill. We must send a clear message that ICE must be dismantled and that Congress will not keep funding this rogue agency.


Moore, Shaheen, Baldwin, McBath, and Dingell Reintroduce Legislation to Support Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers

Today, Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04), alongside Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Reps. Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06), reintroduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act, H.R. 7227, legislation to make mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum women more affordable. The bill builds on urgent national efforts to confront the maternal health crisis by ensuring that private and public health care plans that cover mental health care and substance use treatment provide that care without a copay.

“Maternal mental health conditions — including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders — are among the most common complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period affecting hundreds of thousands of families every year. Yet cost remains one of the biggest barriers to treatment, particularly for low-income individuals and people of color,” said Rep. Moore. “The Mental Health and MAMA Act will help break down those barriers, so that mothers, parents, and caregivers can get the support they need, when they need it most.”

“In recent years, we’ve seen that pregnant women and new moms across the country face an escalating and deeply worrying mental health crisis. At the federal level, there’s much more we can do to make sure that expectant and new mothers have the resources and support services they need as they navigate life with a newborn,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud to be introducing this bicameral bill alongside a group of my colleagues who understand the urgent need for more women to access a full range of mental health and substance use disorder services so that they—and their families—can thrive.”

“We know pregnancy and postpartum can be extremely difficult, but too many expecting and new mothers still do not have access to the mental health care and support for addiction they need during these critical months,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m proud to support this commonsense legislation which will unlock sometimes lifesaving mental health and addiction care for millions of Americans, so mothers and babies are set up for success.”

“Like so many in America, I struggled to get pregnant and with the challenges that came along with multiple miscarriages,” said Rep. McBath. “Protecting the mental health of the mother is one of the most important factors during pregnancy and postpartum. It is imperative that we help parents access the care they need to support their wellbeing so they may help their children thrive. I thank my colleagues for their continued support of this issue and for their work to keep our families healthy."

“One of the highest risk times for a women’s health and the health of her child is during pregnancy and the year after. If a woman is experiencing issued impacting her mental and emotional well-being, she should be able to get the care she needs. This legislation removes barriers and expands access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum women,” said Rep. Dingell.

The Mental Health and MAMA Act would:

•Require commercial, Federal Employee Health Benefits, and state/local government health plans that provide mental health or substance use disorder services to cover those services with no cost-sharing from the onset of regular pregnancy care through one year postpartum.

•Extend continuity of care protections to ensure that individuals do not lose coverage or access to providers when plan networks change during pregnancy or the postpartum period.


PG&E: Harder Announces Ban on CPUC Regulators Becoming PG&E Lobbyists

Nearly half of CPUC commissioners go on to lobby for utilities after leaving office

Bill creates a two-year ban to shut revolving door between state regulators and out-of-control utilities

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new legislation to rein in out-of-control rate hikes by shutting the revolving door in Sacramento between state regulators and PG&E lobbyists. Harder’s End PG&E Lobbying Act prohibits former commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) from lobbying PG&E or other California utilities for two years after leaving the commission.

Weak ethics rules have allowed PG&E to gain unchecked power by recruiting the very regulators trusted to control them:

Nearly half of CPUC commissioners since 2015 go on to lobby for it after leaving office.

Despite massive public outcry, PG&E managed to raise rates six times in 2024 while raking in $2.5 billion in profits, and wants to raise rates again through 2030.

Years ago, PG&E got away with a slap on the wrist for shameless backdoor lobbying of regulators.

“For too long, Californians have watched regulators walk out the door and straight into high-paying lobbying jobs with the very companies they were supposed to oversee, all while Californians pay the price,” said Rep. Harder. “That revolving door undermines public trust and raises serious questions about whose interests are really being served when utilities win rate hikes or regulatory favors.”

The CPUC plays a central role in approving rate increases, safety standards, and operational rules for investor-owned utilities across California. When former commissioners are able to immediately lobby the commission on behalf of those utilities, it creates the appearance, and in many cases the reality, of conflicts of interest that tilt the system against consumers.

This bill builds on Rep. Harder’s continued efforts to protect Californians from unfair utility cost increases, including his Stop the Rate Hikes Act to stop PG&E’s endless price increases.

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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Pass FY26 Department of  Homeland Security Appropriations Act

Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that funds critical homeland security operations while maintaining strong oversight and fiscal discipline.

“When it comes to homeland security, doing nothing isn’t an option,” said Congressman Harrigan. “I’ve spent my life in environments where security failures have real consequences, and the same is true here at home. This bill makes sure the men and women securing our borders, ports, and skies have the resources they need to do their jobs, while also being honest with taxpayers about how their money is used. You can believe in strong security and still insist on discipline, accountability, and common sense, and that’s exactly what this legislation does.”

Key provisions of the FY26 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act include:

Funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to support border security and frontline enforcement operations.

Resources for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out enforcement and removal activities.

Support for the U.S. Coast Guard to maintain readiness and protect maritime security.

Funding for the Transportation Security Administration to protect aviation and critical infrastructure.

Robust oversight, reporting, and spend-plan requirements to ensure DHS remains accountable to Congress and taxpayers.

The legislation is part of a broader funding package to keep the government operating and provide certainty to homeland security agencies ahead of the January 30 funding deadline.

With House passage, the bill now moves to the Senate. Congressman Harrigan is urging his colleagues to act quickly to finalize funding and prevent a lapse that would disrupt critical homeland security operations.


Congressman Harris Delivers $8 Million to Upgrade Eastern Shore Freight Rail Lines

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) delivered $8 million in federal funding for the Enhancing Eastern Shore Freight Rail Growth and Reliability Project, a high-priority infrastructure initiative to repair and upgrade the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Centreville 9 and Chestertown freight rail lines in Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

“Reliable freight rail service on the Eastern Shore is critical to the economic success of businesses across Maryland’s First District. I’m proud to have delivered this federal funding, which will allow MDOT to address overdue maintenance and repairs on these lines, improve reliability, and reduce the risk of future track shutdowns that disrupt local businesses.”

For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov


Hayes Supports The Venezuela War Powers Resolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted in support of the bipartisan Venezuela War Powers Resolution – to block the Trump administration from engaging in hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. The legislation failed by a vote of 215 to 215. The resolution reaffirms the role of Congress as having the sole power to “declare war” and emphasizes the need for Congressional approval before engaging our military in hostilities.

“There is a reason our founders vested this authority with the Congress.” said Congresswoman Hayes, “No President should be able to unilaterally engage our military without a vote or debate in Congress. The escalation in Venezuela is cause for serious concern and Congress must reign in these unauthorized actions.”

The Administration has failed to provide any credible justification for military strikes in the region. While they are focused on imposing U.S. control over a sovereign nation, millions of Americans are struggling to afford skyrocketing healthcare costs, unaffordable groceries, and are facing economic insecurity.


Comisionado Residente lidera esfuerzo bipartita por SNAP para Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, DC — En un momento decisivo para la renegociación del próximo Farm Bill, el Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández, lideró un esfuerzo bipartita para presionar a los presidentes y miembros de mayor rango de los Comités de Agricultura de la Cámara de Representantes y del Senadoa que incluyan la medida H.R. 5168, Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act, en la próxima versión del Farm Bill.

A diferencia de gestiones previas, el esfuerzo integró una cantidad histórica de 20 congresistas de ambos partidos, reflejando el creciente consenso en Washington sobre la urgencia de modernizar el programa de asistencia nutricional de Puerto Rico y acercarlo a la paridad con SNAP.

“Puerto Rico ha operado durante décadas bajo una asignación fija de fondos para asistencia alimentaria que no se ajusta automáticamente cuando ocurre una recesión económica, un desastre natural o un aumento en la necesidad, situaciones que el programa SNAP sí atiende en los estados,” escribieron el Comisionado Residente y los legisladores. (Traducción del inglés). “Incluir la medida en el Farm Bill traería la equidad que por tanto tiempo se ha esperado para más de 1.3 millones de personas de bajos ingresos en la Isla que dependen de esta ayuda, al tiempo que establece una transición ordenada y responsable.”

ANTECEDENTES

La legislación H.R. 5168 busca corregir la desigualdad histórica en la asistencia alimentaria al establecer una transición gradual del NAP a SNAP en un periodo mínimo de diez años, con el fin de garantizar estabilidad para los beneficiarios y una implementación ordenada. La medida también requiere que el Gobierno de Puerto Rico presente un plan de transición al Departamento de Agricultura y reciba asistencia técnica federal, mientras que sus proponentes sostienen que esta reforma colocaría a la Isla en igualdad de condiciones con los estados y fortalecería su capacidad para responder a futuras crisis económicas o desastres naturales.

Hernández reiteró que continuará trabajando durante las negociaciones del Farm Bill para asegurar que las familias puertorriqueñas tengan acceso justo y confiable a los programas federales de nutrición.

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Hinson Helps Introduce Bill to Empower America's Workforce With Tax-Free Savings Accounts

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) helped introduce the Jumpstart Savings Act, led by Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02). This legislation would help Americans afford the costs associated with careers in the trades, skilled labor, and apprenticeship-based professions through tax-free savings accounts, modeled after 529 college savings plans. Rep. Hinson recently helped introduce bipartisan legislation to expand 529 savings programs so parents can use them for child care expenses.

"The average startup cost for a small business in the trades is $100,000. I’m proud to team up with Riley Moore to introduce Jumpstart Savings — so working Americans pursuing the trades can afford real start-up costs of building a career, like tools and equipment, licenses, and apprenticeship expenses. I’ll keep working to expand pathways into good-paying jobs without forcing people to borrow their way there." — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

“Too many hardworking Americans are locked out of the trades not because they lack skill or work ethic, but because the upfront costs are simply too high. I experienced this firsthand working as a welder—tools, equipment, certifications, and startup expenses add up fast. The Jumpstart Savings Act helps workers overcome those barriers by giving them a tax-free option to save, start a business, and build a career in the trades. This is about restoring opportunities, strengthening our workforce, and making sure the United States has the skilled labor it needs to usher in America’s Golden Age.” — Congressman Riley M. Moore

This legislation has been endorsed by Teamsters, Associated Builders and Contractors, and Heritage Action.

Background:

Trade industries offer good wages and long-term opportunities for workers. The Jumpstart Savings Act helps to expand access to jobs and opportunities to startup businesses in trade industries for Iowans across the state.

Jumpstart Savings accounts may be used for apprenticeship programs, trade certifications and licenses, tools and equipment, community college and technical education expenses, and startup and operating costs for small businesses. Existing 529 savings can be rolled into Jumpstart accounts.

The full bill text can be found here.

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Hudson, Chair of Congressional Motorsports Caucus, Brings “Race Day at Rayburn” to Capitol Hill With NASCAR Stars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chair of the Congressional Motorsports Caucus, hosted “Race Day at Rayburn,” an interactive event in the Rayburn House Office Building featuring NASCAR driving simulators, a friendly competition for Members and staff, and a reception with leaders from across the motorsports world.

The event included appearances by Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, and Richard Childress, along with NASCAR executives and industry stakeholders, and concluded with podium awards recognizing top simulator finishers.

“Motorsports reflects the best of America: speed, innovation, and grit,” said Hudson. “Today was a fun way to bring that spirit to the People’s House, while underscoring how this industry supports jobs, small businesses, and communities across the country.”

Hudson also honored the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, recognizing his lifelong passion for racing and his support for the industry and the communities behind it.

Motorsports drives an estimated $69.2 billion in economic impact nationwide, supports more than 318,000 jobs, and generates roughly $8.2 billion in annual tax revenue.


Hudson: FY26 Appropriations Delivers for Fort Bragg, Protects Taxpayers, and Locks In Trump-Era Priorities

January 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) voted with House Republicans to advance H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, a package that continues the House’s work to complete FY26 funding through regular order, replace inflated Biden-era spending levels, and deliver targeted investments aligned with President Trump’s America First agenda.

“Supporting the men and women of Fort Bragg, and their families, is my top priority,” said Rep. Hudson. “This package strengthens our military, takes care of our troops, keeps America safe, and enacts Trump-era priorities. We’re funding our military, protecting taxpayers, and delivering results for North Carolina.”

Hudson Wins for NC-09

Fort Bragg Wins

$4M for Pathfinder Airborne Program partnership with UNC at Fort Bragg, focused on rapid innovation driven by soldier feedback.

6 million to support readiness projects and upgrades at Fort Bragg

More than $8M for enhancing SOCOM, border security, and allied interoperability.

Health Care Wins (NC-09)

Includes Rep. Hudson’s Multi Cancer Early Detection Act to ensure seniors have access to all types of cancer screenings.

Delays payment cuts for laboratories to ensure all Americans have timely access to lab tests and results.

What This Package Does

This legislation keeps Congress on track to finish all 12 Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills the right way — through regular order, not last-minute, Christmas-week spending deals.

Under Republican leadership, this package:

Funds President Trump’s agenda and America First priorities, with a focus on strength, security, and competitiveness.

Keeps FY26 spending below what another continuing resolution would lock in, delivering real savings for taxpayers.

Key Highlights

Defense

Strengthens readiness and modernization so America can deter, fight, and win.

Delivers a 3.8% pay raise for every servicemember.

Blocks funding for DEI programs, Critical Race Theory, and abortion-related travel, consistent with Department of War (DoW) policy.

Supports counter-drug programs and the National Guard’s counter-drug mission.

Homeland Security

Provides full-year funding to secure the homeland and restore border control—because a continuing resolution would preserve outdated Biden-era assumptions and spending.

Ends programs and spending that incentivized illegal immigration, including tents and NGO-related support used during the Biden border crisis.

Strengthens frontline capability across DHS, including:

Coast Guard investments to counter adversaries and expand capability.

CBP resources refocused on operational border needs.

Secret Service support for personnel and preparations for major National Special Security Events.

FEMA support for preparedness and key grant programs.

TSA investments for improved security equipment.

Labor–HHS–Education

Prioritizes what matters: medical research, resilient medical supply chains, classrooms, and workforce training.

Maintains long-standing pro-life protections, including the Hyde Amendment.

Supports rural hospitals, primary care, health centers, and workforce development to strengthen access and outcomes.

Rescinds the IRS funding expansion intended to audit everyday Americans.

Transportation–HUD

Invests in transportation safety and infrastructure, including increased support for the Department of War (DoW).

Funds FAA modernization and staffing, including hiring 2,500 new air traffic controllers.

Implements efficiency reforms to cut bureaucracy and strengthen accountability.

Supports defense readiness tied to maritime and tanker security programs.

Additional Provisions

Extends key health programs supporting community health centers, rural and underserved hospitals, and telehealth for seniors.

Lowers health costs with PBM transparency and accountability and expands access to generic and biosimilar options.

Extends trade preference programs with Haiti and sub-Saharan African countries through December 31, 2026.

Continues critical extensions included in the prior continuing resolution, including TANF and the National Flood Insurance Program.


LEADER JEFFRIES CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF TPS FOR HAITIAN AMERICANS

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans.

LEADER JEFFRIES: As Members of the New York delegation, as Members of the Florida delegation, we understand how important the Haitian American community has been to vitality and prosperity in our states and, of course, we also understand that many Haitians who have been here for years pursuant to TPS have been contributing to communities all across the country in ways that have improved the livelihood of those communities.

I stand in strong support of Congresswoman Clarke’s resolution, particularly as it relates to the protection of women, children, girls and families. The situation in Haiti right now is not conducive to women or girls, children or families returning to a safe environment. There’s still a significant amount of progress that needs to be made with respect to an environment that has far too much gang violence, sexual violence and gender violence. And it is inhumane to send hundreds of thousands of people back to an environment that the Trump administration knows objectively places them at risk. And so, I joined the call for the extension of TPS beyond the expiration that is pending in early February and also support the effort to come to a comprehensive solution. Congress should act in connection with the broken immigration system that we have and recognize the value of hardworking immigrants, which has always been part of the great American journey.

The Leader’s full remarks at the press conference can be watched here.

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE THAT WE ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND THAT THERE IS A FREE AND FAIR ELECTION”

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to press about their commitment to making life better for hardworking Americans taxpayers and ensuring that the upcoming midterm elections are conducted fairly across the country.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. It was an honor and a privilege to meet with the Governor of the great state of Maryland, Governor Moore. He’s been a long-time friend and amazing leader on behalf of the people that he so tremendously serves in Maryland right next door to us here in Washington, D.C., an amazing national leader. We are both committed to making sure that we address the high cost of living in the United States of America, make sure that the people that Governor Moore serves, the people that we work hard for here in Washington, are able to achieve the American dream, working hard, playing by the rules and able to live a comfortable life, an affordable life and a good life. We’re also committed to making sure that there is a free and fair election, that the American people are the ones who decide who serves in the majority here in the House of Representatives in the aftermath of the midterm election. A free and a fair election as opposed to what Republicans clearly are trying to do, which is to change the landscape and artificially maintain the extremism that we continue to see from reckless Republicans here in the House of Representatives.

Full gaggle can be watched here.

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Kaptur Votes To Pass Final Appropriations Funding Legislation, For National Health, Defense, Transportation And Housing Priorities And Secures Nearly $11 Million For 7 NW Ohio Community Funded Projects

Washington, DC – On Thursday, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted to pass H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, the final funding legislation funding for FY2026 which will now head to the Senate for final approval. The legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 341-88, and now moves to the Senate for final consideration. This legislative package includes funding for the Departments of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Defense.

As part of this package, Congresswoman Kaptur secured $10,861,099 for 7 Community Funded Projects across Northwest Ohio for transportation agencies, transportation infrastructure, local law enforcement, fire, and emergency services, and a public education partnership with local colleges and universities. The legislative package also included Congresswoman Kaptur’s Care for Military Kids Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure children of active duty servicemembers who are required to relocate for a deployment maintain their medical coverage for complex health needs when moving across state lines.

“This week, Republicans and Democrats working together voted to deliver much needed, critical investment for transportation infrastructure, housing, law enforcement, fire and emergency services, public health, national defense, and to support working people in Northwest Ohio, and across America. Municipalities across our region will receive well over $10 Million in community projects alone to help the people who call our region home. This progress will be felt in communities big and small, from the tiny Village of Gibsonburg, to the bustling City of Toledo” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “I am thrilled to see that this legislation includes a key priority of mine, my bipartisan Care for Military Kids Act. This will ensure children in our military families will always have access to the care they need, no matter where their parent’s service takes them. The House has done our job in bipartisan fashion, and I now urge the Senate to pass this legislation with haste, so it can be signed into law, to get this vital funding to our communities.”

Congresswoman Kaptur’s community-led project funding

$3,061,099 for Toledo Public School District for Scott Park Campus Revitalization. In June 2023, Toledo Public Schools acquired the Scott Park Campus, launching an ambitious project to transform it into a hub for education, residential living, and recreation. The campus will host three specialized magnet schools—Education, Business, and Construction/ Architectural Designs—catering to students in grades 7-12 from across Northwest Ohio.

$2,000,000 for Toledo Area Metroparks for Toledo Riverwalk Construction and Glass City Enrichment Center Building Upgrades. Toledo has undertaken an unprecedented public-private initiative to bring high-quality public greenspace, trails, and programs to downtown Toledo’s riverfront neighbors.

$1,000,000 for Wood County Port Authority to extend the Chessie Circle Trail by constructing 2.37-miles of 16-foot-wide multi-use trail, a connecting path into the Knight Nature Preserve, trailheads, wayfinding and interpretive signage, and trail amenities in northern Wood County.

$250,000 for the Village of Gibsonburg for a multi-modal pedestrian and bicycle replacement project located in the Village's downtown business district.

$ 2,450,000 for the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) to upgrade its maintenance facilities in preparation for the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) systems transition.

1,250,000 for the Toledo Police Department for the construction of a new SAFE–T City Headquarters. Since its inception in 1978, the Safe-T-City program, orchestrated by the Toledo Police Department, has played a crucial role in educating generations of Toledo-area kindergarteners about life-saving safety measures, from pedestrian awareness in traffic to fire safety and appropriate responses to strangers in public spaces.

$850,000 for the City of Toledo for a new Fire Station 16 on Dorr Street. This would replace an existing station built in 1979 with a modern facility to enhance emergency response capabilities for nearly 10,000 residents.

Additional Highlights of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Care for Military Kids Act

Congresswoman Kaptur Co-Leads this bipartisan legislation alongside Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02). The Care for Military Kids Act ensures that children of active duty servicemembers who are required to relocate for a deployment maintain their Medicaid coverage when moving across state lines. Specifically, this legislation would amend the Social Security Act to ensure that any dependent of an active duty servicemember currently receiving long-term care services through a state administered Medicaid plan will remain eligible should their family move due to relocation.

Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education

Department of Health & Human Services

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – The bill includes a total of $116.8 Billion for HHS, an increase of $7 Billion above the Republican House bill. Of this amount, the bill includes:

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – The bill includes $8.9 Billion for HRSA, an increase of $929 Million above the 2025 level.

Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program: $114,000,000

Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program: $40,000,000

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant:$603,584,000

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – The bill includes a total of $9.2 Billion for CDC, an increase of $1.7 Billion above the Republican House bill. Within this amount, the bill includes:

$185,000,000 for Public Health Data Modernization, an increase of $10 Million above the 2025 level.

$12,500,000 for Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, which was eliminated in the Republican House bill.

$247,000,000 for Tobacco Prevention and Control, which was eliminated in the Republican House bill.

$3,500,000 for studying Harmful Algal Blooms

$4,500,000 for the Vision and Eye Health Program

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – The bill includes a total of $48.7 Billion for NIH, an increase of $415 Million above the 2025 level. BRAIN Initiative: $195,000,000

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) – The bill includes $33.0 Billion for ACF, an increase of $1.4 billion above the Republican House bill.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): $4,000,000,000

Administration for Strategic Preparedness Response:

Research Development, Procurement:

Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA): $1,050,000,000

Social Security Administration: $12,300,000,000 for operating budget, an increase of $50 Million above the 2025 level. The bill includes $2.4 Billion for SSA’s program integrity activities, an increase of $494 Million above the 2025 level.

Department of Labor

Railroad Retirement Board: $127,000,000

Employment and Training Administration: $10,400,000,000, including:

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act State Grants: $2,900,000,000

Reintegration of Ex-Offenders: $110,000,000

Registered Apprenticeships: $285,000,000

Strengthening Community College Training Grants: $65,000,000

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: $629,000,000

Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB): $116,000,000

Women's Bureau: $23,000,000

Department of Education (ED) – The bill includes a total of $79 Billion for ED, an increase of $12.3 Billion above the Republican House bill. Of this amount, the bill includes:

Career, Technical and Adult Education – The bill includes $2.2 Billion for Career, Technical and Adult Education, an increase of $706 Million above the Republican House bill.

Office of Federal Student Aid; Student Financial Assistance:

Maximum Pell Grant Award: $6,335 per student

Institute of Museum and Library Services: $291,800,000

Department of Defense

The fiscal year 2026 Department of Defense funding bill provides $868.7 Billion, which is $8.4 Billion above the Administration’s fiscal year 2026 request.

Increases funding for medical research by $1.7 Billion, including $1.3 Billion for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Projects (CDMRP) that support efforts to develop treatments for cancer, disease, and service-related injuries

Fully funds the 3.8 percent pay raise for military personnel

Military Personnel – The bill provides $193.3 Billion for active, reserve, and National Guard military personnel, $10.9 billion above fiscal year 2025.

Army - $54,500,000,000

Navy - $40,500,000,000

Marine Corps - $16,900,000,000

Air Force - $38,700,000,000

Space Force – $1,500,000,000

Operation and Maintenance – The bill provides $294.4 Billion, $4.1 Billion above the fiscal year 2025 enacted level and $1.3 billion below the fiscal year 2026 request.

Army - $58,200,000,000

Navy - $74,700,000,000

Marine Corps - $10,900,000,000

Air Force - $61,500,000,000

Space Force - $5,600,000,000

Security Cooperation Programs:

$400,000,000 added to the Security Cooperation account available for Ukraine.

Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development

Department of Transportation: $28,500,000,000

Federal Aviation Administration: $18,600,000,000

National Infrastructure Investments: $145,000,000

Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation:

General funding: $38,080,000

Operations and Maintenance: $54,030,000

Seaway Infrastructure Program: $15,950,000

Maritime Administration: $876,000,000, including:

Port Infrastructure Development Program: $103,330,000

Maritime Security Program: $390,000,000

Small Shipyard Grant Program: $35,000,000

Federal Transit Administration:

Capital Investment Grant Program: $1,700,000,000

Transit Formula Grants, Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grants: $14,642,000,000

Federal Railroad Administration:

National Network Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation:

Additional Corridor Development: $66,000,000

Long-Distance Facilities & Service Enhancement: $1,577,000,000

Amtrak National Network: $1,577,000,000

Great Lakes Stations Improvement: $29,240,000

Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI): $137,426,000

Federal Highway Administration: $64,300,000,000, including:

Highway Infrastructure Programs:

Truck parking infrastructure: $200,000,000

National Scenic Byways Program: $10,000,000

National Transportation Safety Board: $145,000,000

Department of Housing and Urban Development:

Housing:

Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 202 of the Housing Act:

Legacy Grants Assistance Elderly Intergenerational Families: $4,000,000

Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes: $295,000,000, including:

Lead Hazard Reduction program; Healthy Homes Grants and Support: Healthy Homes and Weatherization Cooperation

Healthy Homes Initiative: $9,000,000

Office of Community Planning and Development

Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP): $65,000,000

Rural Capacity Building: $5,000,000

Housing Counseling Assistance Program: $57,500,000

Community Planning and Development:

HOME Investment Partnership Program: $1,250,000,000

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (NeighborWorks): $158,000,000

Community Development Fund:

Community Development Block Grants: $3,300,000,000

Fair Housing Initiatives Program: $56,000,000

Rental Assistance Programs: $66,000,000,000

Housing for the Elderly: $1,000,000,000

Homeless Assistance Grants: $4,400,000,000

Community Planning and Development: $13,300,000,000

More information on Kaptur community-led projects can be found here. The text of H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 is available here. A summary of the appropriations provisions for Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Defense can be found by clicking individually, or all links can be found here.

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Congressman Kean Secures $6.3 Million for NJ-07 Projects in House Funding Bills

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January 23, 2026

(January 23, 2026) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that he secured $6.3 million in federal funding for communities throughout New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District. In the government funding bills that cleared the House yesterday (H.R.7148 and H.R.7147), six more of Kean's FY2026 Community Project requests were included. These bills deliver $6,334,000 in federal taxpayer dollars directly back to the Seventh District to support critical local projects. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.

“This week, I successfully moved New Jersey’s priorities forward through the House. We are delivering vital resources for projects at home that will strengthen public safety, expand accessibility, invest in senior services and workforce training, and much more,” said Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. “Once signed into law, this funding will deliver significant benefits to individuals and families in New Jersey. All 15 of my Community Projects have now passed the House, and I remain fully committed to getting each of these priorities across the finish line.”

Congressman Kean's FY2026 Community Projects included in latest Appropriations bills:

Mountainside Borough: $365,000 for Emergency Operations Center

The Borough of Mountainside plans to convert the second floor of the former Department of Public Works garage into an Emergency Operations Center. Dormers will be constructed on the second floor, and the entire space will require insulation, sheetrock, and electrical wiring. The bathroom on the first floor will be renovated to make it handicap accessible, and new furniture, a phone system, television, and other necessary electronics will be purchased.

Warren County Community College: $979,000 for Agricultural Educational and Training Center Improvements

The Agricultural Educational and Training Center project will improve existing facilities on a 22-acre parcel in Oxford owned by Warren County for the creation of the training center. While rural and suitable for small farms, Warren County is close to large population centers, providing a significant agricultural consumer base. Warren County Community College is working with the Northwest New Jersey Food Processing and Innovation (FPIC), a non-profit organization in Oxford, on a plan to create a food processing center on the 22-acre parcel. The Warren County Community College Agricultural Educational and Training Center would serve as a location for training students from community colleges, vocational agriculture schools, and culinary institutes. This initiative would provide workforce development opportunities, improve access to fresh food, reduce processing capacity limitations for farmers, and provide food options currently unavailable locally.

Washington Township: $560,000 for Police Department Building Renovations

The Township of Washington will replace, repair, and renovate certain features of the Washington Township Police Department Building, constructed in 1996. The renovations will address issues related to the roof, HVAC system, and parking lot. Due to the age and deterioration of these building components, replacement and renovation are required. Employees and residents utilize the building for all aspects of public safety, including education, licensing, and Office of Emergency Management services.

City of Summit: $530,000 for Glenside Avenue Sidewalk Improvements

The Glenside Avenue Drainage Project will make critical upgrades to Glenside Avenue, including the installation of new ADA-compliant sidewalks from Stiles Road to Baltusrol Road. Within the City’s Sidewalk Installation & Maintenance Plan, it is recommended that sidewalks be installed along the southside of Glenside Avenue. Given Glenside Avenue’s access to Interstate 78 and its importance within the city, it experiences higher traffic volumes than other routes. This project will create a safe, ADA-compliant pedestrian pathway, allowing individuals of all abilities, particularly those with disabilities, to utilize this route. Funds allocated for this initiative will facilitate drainage improvements and the installation of new sidewalks in a key corridor along Glenside Avenue.

Town of Phillipsburg: $2,400,000 for Riverfront Park Revitalization

The Town of Phillipsburg will revitalize the existing Delaware River Park located along Howard Street. The park was previously used for football, baseball/softball, and dog park areas. The site is located on a former municipal & railroad landfill, and field usage was discontinued due to concerns that debris from the landfill was migrating to the surface. The Town proposes to revitalize the park by constructing a new landfill cap to prevent debris migration, enabling the park to serve as a recreational destination once again. The project will also provide access to the bi-state Rails-to-Trails network and the historic Morris Canal. Funding would allow recreation fields to be safely reopened and would serve the youth of the community. As result of the revitalized project, the park has the potential to attract visitors and support small business development, such as shops and eateries. Improvements to this portion of the trail and park network would strengthen connectivity by creating additional destinations.

Hunterdon County: $1,500,000 for Senior Center Expansion and Renovation

This funding will assist Hunterdon County in expanding its existing senior center, which serves the entire county and houses numerous programs benefitting low- and moderate-income senior citizens. Some examples include Meals on Wheels, senior nutrition and wellness programming, active and passive recreation, computer skills training, collaborative health screenings with the Hunterdon County Health Department, and access to programs such as LIHEAP and senior farmers market vouchers. The expansion project includes renovation of the lower floor of an adjacent county-owned building to create a new flexible space that can accommodate senior exercise classes and programming, as well as the acquisition of programmatic equipment. In addition, the expanded building will require ADA improvements, including installation of an elevator, as the current building only has staircases and a ramp system between the first and second floors.

Background:

As part of the FY2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) process, Congressman Kean advocated for local priorities identified by community leaders and local officials. In May 2025, he submitted 15 CPF requests to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the FY2026 appropriations bills.

All 15 of the projects Congressman Kean was allotted have now passed the House. Earlier this month, Kean announced that he delivered $3.8 million for critical projects in Bernards Township, Greenwich Township, Warren Township, Mount Arlington Borough, Sparta Township, and Hopatcong Borough. In November, Kean also secured $3.7 million to support local police departments in Byram, Readington, and Holland Townships.

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Kelly announces more than $20 million in Community Project Funding for Western Pennsylvania approved by U.S. House

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, announced $20.6 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) grants submitted by his office have been approved for projects within Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. The projects were included in the legislation passed by the U.S. House on Thursday.

The projects were included in the Transportation and Housing & Urban Development (THUD) and Homeland Security Bills. The legislation now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

"I believe it's important for everyone to remember: this money isn't from the government. These are your taxpayer dollars at work in local communities," said Rep. Kelly. "As my team and I reviewed this year’s projects, our priority was ensuring Pennsylvania taxpayers received the strongest return on their investment. I look forward to seeing these projects take shape in the months and years ahead."

The projects are:

$7 million -- Ekastown West 3R Rehabilitation, Butler County

This project would realign, construct, and rehabilitate the roadway of PA 228 in Clinton and Buffalo Townships. PA 228 is a primary collector, and the project will improve commuting and transportation in the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond by expanding upon traffic and safety improvements that have already been made on PA 228.

$3 million -- State Route 422, Business Route 422 project, Lawrence County

This project would restore and resurface pavement along an 8.5-mile stretch of SR 422 in Lawrence County. SR 422 functions as the primary artery throughout Lawrence County and this project will provide a safer, more efficient passage through the region while improving drainage and pedestrian safety.

$3 million -- Erie County Industrial Park, Erie County

This new industrial park in McKean Township will stimulate economic growth, create jobs, attract businesses, and increase tax revenue, while also improving infrastructure, fostering business expansion, and promoting environmental stewardship. Erie County lacks the adequate infrastructure and facilities for industrial development; this project would provide the infrastructure for a new industrial park.

$2.6 million -- City of Erie Emergency Operations Command Center, Erie County

This project will construct a new Emergency Operations Center in the heart of Erie. In 2021, the city noted advanced deterioration of the existing facility located at 311 Marsh Street. This new Emergency Operations Center will serve a 14-county region in Northwestern Pennsylvania and has far-reaching implications for increasing public safety, improving coordination and collaboration with first responders and law enforcement organizations, facilitating regional training opportunities, reducing crime, and improving the efficiency of effectiveness of disaster response throughout the region.

$2 million for State Route 18, Wilmington Road Betterment, Lawrence County

This project would restore and repave SR 18 between Wilmington Township and Neshannock Township, Lawrence County. The existing road surface is deteriorating and reaching the end of its useful life. SR 18 connects New Castle, PA to SR 208 and the towns of Pulaski, New Wilmington, and Volant.

$2 million for Erie Coke Demolition Project, Erie County

This project will demolish the existing smokestack and condemned structures at the former Erie Coke Site. Abandoned in 2019, the lakefront Erie Coke Site has been an environmental hazard in the City of Erie for nearly five years. This project would help remediate the environmental hazards presented by the abandoned site which would benefit the health and safety of the entire community and provide nearly 200 acres of usable lakefront property.

$1.05 million for Erie International Airport's Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle, Erie County

This project would replace the existing Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, which has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer up to FAA standards. A new ARFF vehicle would ensure FAA compliance, as well as enhance airport passenger, employee, and environmental safety.

BACKGROUND

Earlier this month, Kelly announced the House passed $4 million of his Community Project Funding requests for water and sewer infrastructure projects throughout Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District.

In November, Kelly also secured $2.5 million in Community Project Funding for three local volunteer fire departments.


Catch Up with Kim -- January 23, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman
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Connecting with State Department Partners

On Wednesday, I spoke with Seth Bailey, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. We discussed a range of issues affecting the Marianas and the broader Pacific region, including regional security dynamics, U.S. engagement with Pacific Island partners, and opportunities to strengthen economic development in the Marianas. I also raised priorities specific to the CNMI and explored ways the State Department can further support stability, prosperity, and U.S. strategic interests in the Pacific.


Deep Sea Mining Hearing

On Thursday, I participated in the deep sea mining hearing held by the Natural Resources Committee’s Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. We heard from the CEOs of Impossible Metals and The Metals Company, the two companies who have expressed interest in mining in American waters in the Pacific, a deep sea ecologist and the president of an ocean energy resources trade association. I expressed that while I recognize the national security imperatives of developing a secure critical mineral supply chain, and that I believe in innovation and efficient regulatory systems, in our islands we don’t have the luxury of getting deep sea mining wrong. Streamlining regulations should never mean lowering our standards or outsourcing risk to small, remote island communities like ours. I expressed our community’s large-scale opposition to the recent Request for Information from the Department of Interior and secured a commitment from the CEO of Impossible Metals, who has expressed the most interest in mining offshore the CNMI, that he would support the completion of a full Environmental Impact Statement before any leasing decision is made. I will continue to implore the companies involved, as well as our federal partners, to engage more fully with our local community to share information, and to include our voices in the decision-making process.


EVS-TAP and Recent Senate Letters

You may have seen reports about a group of senators calling on the Department of Homeland Security to end the EVS-TAP program in the CNMI. I want you to know that I am paying very close attention to this and do not believe changes to EVS-TAP are warranted based on the facts on the ground. Since one of the major drivers of this topic is birth tourism, you should all be aware that births from tourists of all nationalities have declined significantly since reforms made during the first Trump administration, and today resident and nonresident births outnumber tourist births by roughly nine to one. Regular tourism remains the backbone of our economy and recovery is still fragile. EVS-TAP was created to give the CNMI access to key visitor markets and help stabilize local businesses and government revenues. When people look around the islands and wonder why things feel harder, part of the answer is simple. We do not have enough customers. Abruptly pulling back lawful travel programs that bring these customers to our islands would have real consequences for families and workers here at home. I intend to make the case for our economic recovery clearly and forcefully to those who need to hear it, and to keep pushing for decisions that reflect the realities of life here at home.


FY26 Appropriations Nears Finish Line

On Thursday, the House approved the remaining FY 2026 appropriations legislation, funding programs across the Departments of Defense, Transportation, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and other federal agencies. H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, also includes $2 million in Community Project Funding that I requested for our Department of Public Works. These funds will support the completion of Route 36 (Windward/Chalan Kalabera) Road, from Bird Island in Marpi to Talafofo Road. This marks the final installment of four earmarks I have successfully directed to our islands, totaling nearly $5.5 million. I look forward to continuing to secure federal project funding to strengthen infrastructure and support the communities of the Marianas in FY 2027. The appropriations package now goes to the Senate where it is expected to be quickly approved.


Highlighting EDA Projects in the CNMI

On Thursday, I participated in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing with Ben Page, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). I highlighted EDA’s critical role in the CNMI, supporting projects like the Garapan Revitalization Project, Marpi Tourist Sites Improvements, Oleai Sports and Cultural Complex, Department of Finance Economic Resiliency Center, and workforce and educational facilities at Northern Marianas College, Northern Marianas Technical Institute, and the Public School System, amongst others. These investments create jobs, expand workforce training, and strengthen government capacity. I pressed EDA on project continuity, reimbursement processes, and staffing to ensure these vital projects are completed on time and without disruption.

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Impossible Metals CEO

In advance of the Natural Resources committee hearing on deep sea mining, on Tuesday I met with Impossible Metals CEO Oliver Gunasekara and his team. I shared with him our concerns regarding ensuring proper environmental review of any mining proposal for the waters offshore the CNMI, economic benefits to our local community, and encouraged him to engage meaningfully with people at home to account for their concerns. I appreciated his team requesting to meet with me and look forward to maintaining this engagement in the future.


Microloan Bill Passes House

On Tuesday the House passed my bipartisan bill, H.R. 3496, The Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act, to extend eligibility for the Small Business Administration’s microloan program to the CNMI. The bill corrects a long-standing gap in federal small business law by explicitly including the CNMI in the program, which issues loans of up to $50,000 at affordable interest rates for small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing. Every other state and territory in the United States is already eligible for the program, other than the CNMI. This bill fixes that omission and gives our local entrepreneurs access to the same tools that small businesses across the country use to grow, create jobs, and survive tough periods. I will continue to push to make sure my bill passes the Senate and becomes law.


From Rota to the Skies

This week, we’d like to highlight Technical Sergeant Consuelo C. Maratita from Rota who was selected as the U.S. Air Force Academy’s sole STEP (Stripes for Exceptional Performers) promotee for 2025. STEP promotions are among the most competitive in the Air Force, reserved for service members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and performance. TSgt Maratita, assigned to the 10th Medical Group in Colorado Springs, was also named 2025 DRU Laboratory NCO of the Year. The CNMI is proud of her service and commitment to excellence in the U.S. Air Force. Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win!

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T&I Markup Advances Transportation and Connectivity

This week, I joined my colleagues on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to advance bipartisan legislation that impacts rural communities like the Northern Marianas and other territories. The bills include efforts to modernize FAA processes for pilots, strengthen the air traffic control workforce by helping experienced military controllers transition into civilian roles, and study how satellite broadband can better serve remote areas where traditional infrastructure is limited. The Committee also advanced a bill to examine drone incursions during wildfire response, an important step in protecting airspace safety. I will continue working to ensure these policies support reliable air service, improved connectivity, and resilient infrastructure for the people of the CNMI.


Larsen Joins Entire WA Delegation in Supporting Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration to Unlock Individual Assistance for WA Flooding Victims

Yesterday, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance to unlock an estimated $21.3 million in federal FEMA resources for families whose homes were destroyed or significantly damaged in the extreme flooding that hit Washington state in December. A Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance ensures that disaster survivors have access to a full range of authorized programs and services, including housing assistance, disaster case management, and crisis counseling. This is the first of two Major Disaster Declaration requests the Governor is expected to make in response to the December flooding; the second will be for funding to help repair Washington state’s damaged infrastructure.

From early to mid-December, severe storms and devastating flooding battered Washington state, threatening lives, property, businesses, and livestock across the state. The flooding caused severe damage that wreaked havoc in communities across Washington state, and is among the most devastating natural disasters to ever hit the state. Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes, nearly 4,000 homes across 17 counties were affected by flooding, more than 11 percent of affected homes were destroyed or severely damaged, and thousands of homes will require significant repair or replacement.

“As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s January 21, 2026 request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating flood damages incurred from December 5 through December 22. The individual assistance requested by Governor Ferguson is essential for the thousands of Washingtonians whose homes were destroyed or significantly damaged,” the Members wrote. “We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as possible.”

Joining Representative Larsen in signing the letter to President Trump were Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Kim Schrier (D, WA-08), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10).

“This system of ‘atmospheric rivers’ has brought torrential rain, wind, and snow to much of the region, resulting in record-breaking flooding and power outages for thousands of residents. Hundreds of communities were immediately at risk, forcing hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians across the state to evacuate, including the entire city of Burlington and Sedro-Woolley. In the city of Pacific, a breached levee left hundreds of homes vulnerable to floodwater. This storm claimed the life of one Washingtonian and has damaged the homes and livelihoods of many more,” the Members continued.

“From the Olympic Peninsula to Central Washington, communities across the state experienced devastating losses. An initial assessment found that catastrophic flooding and devastating winds affected nearly 4,000 homes across 17 counties. More than eleven percent of affected homes were destroyed or severely damaged and thousands of residences will require significant repair or replacement,” the Members concluded. “While the state was able to provide some assistance for residents whose homes were severely impacted, it requires additional federal support to meet the need across the state.”

If FEMA approves Individual Assistance as part of the major disaster declaration, the next step for residents is to apply directly with FEMA. Governor Ferguson’s request currently includes Chelan, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom counties, as well as 15 federally recognized Tribal nations.

Back in December, Rep. Larsen joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating storms and severe flooding hitting Washington state—that request was approved.

The lawmakers’ full letter to President Trump is available HERE and below:

Dear Mr. President,

As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s January 21, 2026 request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating flood damages incurred from December 5 through December 22. The individual assistance requested by Governor Ferguson is essential for the thousands of Washingtonians whose homes were destroyed or significantly damaged. We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as possible.

This system of “atmospheric rivers” has brought torrential rain, wind, and snow to much of the region, resulting in record-breaking flooding and power outages for thousands of residents. Hundreds of communities were immediately at risk, forcing hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians across the state to evacuate, including the entire city of Burlington and Sedro-Woolley. In the city of Pacific, a breached levee left hundreds of homes vulnerable to floodwater. This storm claimed the life of one Washingtonian and has damaged the homes and livelihoods of many more.

From the Olympic Peninsula to Central Washington, communities across the state experienced devastating losses. An initial assessment found that catastrophic flooding and devastating winds affected nearly 4,000 homes across 17 counties. More than eleven percent of affected homes were destroyed or severely damaged and thousands of residences will require significant repair or replacement. While the state was able to provide some assistance for residents whose homes were severely impacted, it requires additional federal support to meet the need across the state.

We reiterate our full support for the January 21, 2026 request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. We appreciate you in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

Sincerely,

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Trump Cuts Lose; Larsen and Congress Fund Jobs, Education and Health Care

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting yes yesterday on a package of three Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) spending bills. The package passed the House with bipartisan support on a 341-88 vote and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

“These funding bills will create jobs, expand access to education and give a pay raise to servicemembers in Northwest Washington and across the country,” said Rep. Larsen. “My colleagues in Congress and I continue to ignore the President’s requests to end critical government services. I will keep fighting for the people I represent and holding the Trump administration accountable to spending these funds as Congress has directed.”

Larsen and Congress Reject Trump’s Cuts

Despite the President’s requests to eliminate funding for jobs, education and health services the American people rely on, Congress continued to fund those priorities. The final package of bills funds the following agencies and programs, all of which the President proposed eliminating or significantly cutting:

$116 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which supports critical public health investments at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA);

$13.7 billion for the Department of Labor;

$79 billion for the Department of Education, along with language clearly stating no authority exists for the Department to offload its responsibilities to other agencies and requirements that the Department to maintain staff necessary to fulfill its functions;

$22.5 billion for Pell Grants, which help low-income students achieve bachelor’s and graduate degrees, rejecting the President’s proposal to cut Pell Grant awards by more than $1000;

$1.76 billion for the Job Corps program, which helps low-income young people in Northwest Washington and across the country complete college credits and professional certifications;

$557 million for AmeriCorps grants, which engages more than five million Americans in service through a variety of stipended volunteer work programs;

$292 million for the Institute for Museum and Library Services, which supports public libraries across Northwest Washington and the country;

$4.4 billion to Homeless Assistance Grants, including the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which is the largest source of federal funding for homeless services and housing programs; and

$15 million for the Housing and Urban Development – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which helps veterans in Northwest Washington obtain and keep stable housing.

The final package of bills also rejects the President’s request for additional funding for military operations in Venezuela and the Caribbean.

Larsen Priorities for Jobs, Education, Defense and World Cup Included

The bills provide funding to create jobs, help students access educational opportunities, support the military and prepare for the World Cup this summer:

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$95.8 million to help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hire 2,500 new air traffic controllers;

$4 billion for the Airport Improvement Program, which provides grants for the planning and development of public-use airports and in 2023 provided more than $15 million for infrastructure projects at airports in Northwest Washington;

$40 million for Aviation Workforce Development Grants, which grow the talent pipeline of aviation workers and in 2022 awarded Aviation Technical Services in Everett a $459,206 grant to support careers in aviation maintenance;

$6.2 million for research into stormwater management to reduce the impacts of 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone on salmon-bearing streams;

$25 million for ferry grants, with $4 million set aside for low- and no-emission ferries;

$145 million for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, which enables communities of all sizes to carry out road, rail, transit and other surface transportation projects with significant local or regional impact;

$35 million for Small Shipyard Grant Program, which helps shipyards modernize, increase productivity and create jobs;

$103 million for Port Infrastructure Development Program, which provides funding for projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods in ports;

$38.4 billion for Section 8 vouchers, which help low-income families, particularly those with seniors or individuals with disabilities, afford housing;

Education

$12.4 billion for Head Start, which provides early learning, health, and family well-being services to children and families;

$1.2 billion for TRIO, which help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access higher education;

$12.4 billion for Impact Aid, which provides funding for school districts impacted by a federal presence and ensures they can provide a quality education; and $70 million for Department of Defense supplemental Impact Aid for schools serving large populations of military families;

Defense and World Cup

3.8 percent pay raise for servicemembers;

$400 million for assistance to Ukraine, $100 million more than FY25; and

$194 million for public transportation assistance relating to the 2028 Olympic Games and the 2026 World Cup (Rep. Larsen introduced the Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act to ensure transit agencies would get funding prior to these events).

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Latta Receives an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life Scorecard

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that he received an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony’s Pro-Life Scorecard. This score takes into account votes and actions of every member of Congress for the first session of the 119th Congress. This morning, Congressman Latta attended an event in support of the right to life on Capitol Hill.

“Whether in Washington, DC, or marching across the nation, today and every day I stand with thousands of pro-life supporters who believe in the right to life. Every human life is precious, and we must continue working to build a community that protects and supports moms, babies, and the unborn. Protecting unborn children means standing strong for life and advancing commonsense legislation to help defend those who cannot defend themselves—the unborn,” Latta said.

Latta's pro-life legislation

Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act:

This bill would prevent labeling changes, such as removing the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS), for already approved abortion drugs. It would also prevent providers from “dispensing” the drugs remotely, by mail, or via telemedicine, and would prevent the FDA from approving new chemical abortion drugs. Chemical abortions have the highest complication rate of available procedures and allowing chemical abortion drugs to be dispensed without an in-person appointment and ultrasound dramatically increases the risk to mothers.

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act:

This bill would make it a federal crime to dispose of aborted baby body parts in landfills or in any navigable waters of the United States.

U.S. House passed pro-life legislation

This week, the House passed two important bills to support women, parents, and families. The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act gives states flexibility to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to support pregnancy centers that protect life and provide real help to moms, dads, and families. The House also passed the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, which ensures pregnant students are aware of their rights and have access to critical resources so they can succeed in the classroom and beyond.