Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

Harrisburg, PA – Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) will host another TeleTown Hall on April 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM. 

This is another great opportunity for constituents of the 10^th District to discuss a wide range of important topics, including Medicaid, tariffs, taxes, National security, and cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.

“As always, I’m eager to hear your views and concerns so we can work toward solutions that benefit our communities and Nation,” said Congressman Perry. “I look forward to hearing from you, and providing you updates on what Congress is doing to address the challenges you care about most.”

The event will also be live-streamed on Congressman Perry’s Facebook page and at http://perry.house.gov/live. Constituents wishing to participate and ask questions during the call are asked to RSVP at https://perry.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=2951.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

Washington D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) re-introduced his Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy (TREAT) of PTSD Act to provide access to lifesaving Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) therapy for Veterans suffering with PTSD.

“Far too many of our Veterans come home to find the war comes home with them,” said Congressman Perry, a combat Veteran with nearly 40 years in uniform. “Our current PTSD treatments provide relief for only a fraction of our Veterans, and some really encouraging treatments are either unavailable or offered at too few facilities. We have a moral duty to do everything possible to ease the suffering of those who risk(ed) it all to protect our freedoms and way of life. This bill offers unrestricted access to SGB therapy – a proven and amazing PTSD treatment, the results of which I’ve witnessed personally.”

SGB therapy is an outpatient procedure that’s been used since the 1920s. It’s safe, effective, and affordable – especially in cases where other treatments have failed – and proven to alleviate common PTSD symptoms such as exaggerated responses and anxiety. By injecting an anesthetic agent onto the stellate ganglion (nerves in the neck that control the “fight or flight” reflex) it helps bring relief to regions of the cerebral cortex thought to be abnormally activated in sufferers of PTSD. SGB changes the paradigm of treatment from the failing perception of simply a mental disorder to that of a treatable injury, and with traditional therapies as needed, that can bring long-term relief to our injured Veterans.

As of 2018, only 11 out of America’s 170 VA facilities reported using SGB or making it available. Making matters worse, a Veteran must fail traditional treatments before being considered for SGB therapy. The time, distance, and monetary burdens demanded from finding SGB elsewhere frequently prove too much, which leaves far too many of our Veterans with options like self-medicating, self-harm, and – too often – suicide. Our Nation suffers 20 Veteran suicides every single day; enough is enough.

This bill ensures that Veterans have unrestricted access to SGB therapy without having to travel vast distances or failing other treatments first. It directs the Secretary of the VA to expand SGB access to Veterans upon PTSD diagnoses by making it a covered treatment under federal law.

Read more about H.R.1947 here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced the Falun Gong Protection Act to impose sanctions on the Chinese Communist Party for engaging in forced organ harvesting and other human rights violations against the practitioners of Falun Gong.

“The United States, as the beacon of freedom around the world, cannot be silent when the Chinese Community Party is engaged in systemic torturing, incarceration, and forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners,” said Congressman Scott Perry. “The CCP and its enablers must be held accountable for these atrocities.”

In 2020, the Independent Tribunal into Forced Organ Harvesting from Prisoners of Conscience in China found an “incomprehensible gap” between the number of transplant operations in the People’s Republic of China in comparison to the number of eligible registered donors. Falun Gong practitioners are a main source of organs for forced organ harvesting in China.

The Falun Gong Protection Act imposes sanctions on those who participate in or facilitate forced organ harvesting. The bill directs the Secretary of State to determine whether CCP’s persecution of Falun Gong constitutes crimes against humanity or genocide, alongside a required report on CCP organ transplant policies and practices. Additionally, the bill makes it U.S. policy to avoid any cooperation with the CCP as long as its forced organ transplant industry continues.

The world is becoming aware of the atrocities committed against people who simply want the freedom to practice their religious beliefs – like the practitioners of Falun Gong.

Read the bill here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

Washington D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced the 45Q Repeal Act to repeal the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration.

The bill will reduce overregulation and fraud, and has the added benefit of terminating a wasteful tax credit that we can now negotiate for real tax breaks in the pending reconciliation package.

“We’ve got to get the federal government out of every facet of our lives,” said Congressman Perry. “The American People demand that we cut waste, fraud, and abuse, and don’t want their tax dollars being used to prop up inefficient and market-distorting technology.”

The 45Q tax credit subsidizes technologies that serve no purpose beyond distorting energy markets.

There are serious concerns about the integrity of the tax credit; for example, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found nearly $1 billion in claims for unverified activities.

The 45Q Repeal Act is a first step in restoring sanity to our energy sector and allowing markets to work by demand, not disrupted by subsidies from the federal government.

This bill protects the Taxpayer and restores market discipline by removing insidious and wasteful tax incentives for market-distorting and inefficient technology.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) re-introduced the No Propaganda Act today, co-sponsored U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (TN-5), to defund the biased Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The organization and its subsidiaries are staffed by extreme liberals, including the newly appointed, divisive CEO of National Public Radio (NPR) who openly campaigned for Joe Biden while claiming to be unbiased and serving the best interest of the public.

“The American Taxpayer continues to provide handouts through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to media outlets that have actively pushed Chinese propaganda and have prioritized disinformation over free speech,” said Rep. Perry. “CPB must be defunded to end the stream of Taxpayer funds to biased, anti-American public radio and television stations.”

The CPB funds content that incorporates woke and divisive messaging. A whistleblower, and 25-year veteran of NPR, recently called out NPR for allowing its “pro-Democrat political leanings to seep into editorial judgments, including its decision to turn a blind eye to the Hunter Biden laptop story.” In addition to influencing public opinion about U.S. politics, CPB has worked with a Chinese Communist Party-controlled media outlet, registered as a foreign agent, to air a documentary promoting Chinese propaganda. These efforts are funded in part by CPB grants paid for by American Citizens.

“The Corporation for Public Broadcasting should not be funneling Louisianians’ hard-earned tax dollars to outlets with one-sided coverage that clearly aims to promote a leftist political agenda. The No Propaganda Act would make sure that Americans aren’t footing the bill for biased, government media,” said Sen. Kennedy.

Founded in 1967, the CPB is a publicly funded, non-profit corporation that promotes and advances public broadcasting. Throughout the years, Congress has appropriated nearly $15 billion to the CPB, which distributes the funds to publicly-owned television and radio stations like PBS.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN)

WASHINGTON —Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the arrest of a University of Minnesota student by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officers: 

“My office received a report that an international graduate student at the University of Minnesota was arrested by ICE officers on Thursday. We immediately contacted ICE to request information about the nature of this arrest. The University of Minnesota confirmed that they did not have any prior knowledge of or involvement in the arrest. My office is in communication with the individual’s counsel, the University of Minnesota, and other elected officials. I will provide updates as soon as I am able.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02)

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Angie Craig was recently named a 2025 James Beard Foundation Impact Honoree for her efforts to harness the power of family farmers to lower food and fuel costs for everyday Americans. 

“It is an honor to be named as a 2025 James Beard Impact Awards Honoree,” Rep. Craig said. “From the farmers who grow the food to the chefs who bring their products to life, it takes a village to feed the world. As the granddaughter of a farm foreman and now the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, I am committed to supporting the farmers, producers and small business owners who power the food economy and will continue working to ensure that every American can put food on the table.”   

As Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Craig has been a champion for America’s family farmers, producers and rural communities. 

She was particularly recognized for her efforts to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act – legislation that would invest in the agricultural economy in order to lower costs for Americans. This legislation included two of her bills: the Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act, which would create a task force dedicated to shoring up the agriculture and food supply chains, and the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act, which would allow for the year-round sale of E15 – a cheaper biofuel alternative.

You can see the full list of honorees here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act. This legislation would establish the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, a non-profit foundation to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology, making the path to commercialization easier for NIST-developed technology. Passing this legislation would make it easier for NIST to utilize public-private partnerships in advancing measurement science foundational to the race for the AI future. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Todd Young (R-IN), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. 

“Now more than ever, our federal science agencies need every tool to drive U.S. technology leadership,” said Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI). “The reintroduction of the EPIC Act ensures that NIST—a vital agency in emerging technology, standards, and manufacturing—has the resources to secure American leadership in the mid-21st century. By establishing the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, this bill will accelerate technology commercialization, strengthen international collaborations, and support NIST’s world-class workforce. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this bipartisan, bicameral bill and unleash American innovation.”

“It is vital that America maintains its position as the world leader in science and technology,” said Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA). “The creation of the Foundation for Standards and Metrology will assist in ensuring industry, non-profits, and academia receive the resources that they need to establish cutting-edge standards that enhances the economic security and prosperity of the U.S., which is why I’m proud to be a Republican co-lead on this critical legislation.”

“America’s economic strength depends on technological leadership, and NIST has long been an engine of innovation for our country,” said Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). “The EPIC Act reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a nonprofit foundation that will mobilize resources to support U.S. leadership on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, biotech, and quantum computing. With strong bipartisan support across both chambers, this legislation represents a critical investment in America’s technological future.”

“Maintaining and encouraging research and development in the U.S. is critical to winning the technological race against China and other adversaries,” said Sen. Todd Young (R-IN). “Our bipartisan legislation will support these efforts by establishing an independent foundation to identify and foster innovative public-private partnerships across the country and strengthen the American economy.”

“Whether it’s AI or quantum computing, the United States is pushing the boundaries of technological innovation on all fronts,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO). “There are no second chances with technologies this powerful; NIST needs every tool at its disposal to ensure responsible R&D from the start.”

“Our nation’s technological innovation is what keeps us globally competitive,” said Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE). “To stay ahead of our rapidly advancing adversaries, we must invest in emerging technologies and the metrics that underpin them. The EPIC Act is an effective, bipartisan way to help us generate more resources to do so without additional taxpayer costs.”

More than 50 visionaries, science organizations, and technology companies have endorsed this legislation, including four former directors of NIST. 

Full text of the legislation can be found here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) led floor debate to pass eight pieces of bipartisan legislation to secure America’s leadership in science, STEM, and innovation in the mid-21st century, including 2 bills she authored or co-authored, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act and theU.S. Research Protection Act. 

“The House passage of the bipartisan DOE & NSF Interagency Research Act and the U.S. Research Protection Act, alongside six other pieces of legislation to invest in our critical federal scientific enterprise is exactly what we should be doing in the Congress,” said Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI). “By enhancing collaboration between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, my DOE & NSF Interagency Research Act will drive the development of next-generation technologies, secure supply chains, and train the future STEM workforce to ensure the United States wins the mid-21st century. The U.S. Research Protection Act strengthens the CHIPS Act, which I helped write, by providing much-needed clarity to ensure our agencies, institutions, and researchers can effectively protect our nation against adversarial threats. Each of these bills have now passed the House twice, and I encourage the Senate to take them up for speedy passage.”

Rep. Stevens is a leading voice for innovation, manufacturing, and outcompeting the Chinese Communist Party. Since being sworn in in 2019, she has had 5 science bills signed into law across two Administrations. 

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