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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today welcomed the announcement that Shelby County has been added to the list of jurisdictions now eligible for Public Assistance funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to address the extensive damage caused by the January 22-27 winter storms. Congressman Cohen wrote to Governor Lee on January 30 and February 9 seeking his intervention in making the disaster relief request.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I am pleased that Shelby County will now receive needed Public Assistance funding from FEMA for the extensive damage done during the January storms. In my letters to Governor Lee seeking his request for the federal funding, I pointed out the Shelby County’s validated costs had already met the threshold for the funding and that the funding was necessary to reestablish critical services provided by both the county and its municipalities.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nydia M Velázquez (D-NY)

Queens, NY — Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) presented a check for $3,150,000 in Community Project Funding to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for the installation of exterior security lighting at Ravenswood Houses in Queens. The funding, which Velázquez secured in the FY2026 federal spending bills, will support lighting upgrades to address longstanding safety and environmental health concerns raised by residents.
 

The project will replace diesel-powered floodlights currently in use at the development, which release harmful fumes that negatively impact respiratory health, particularly for children, seniors, and residents with asthma or other respiratory conditions. The new lighting will improve visibility in dimly lit areas, help deter crime, and eliminate residents’ exposure to diesel emissions.
 

“Ravenswood residents have been raising safety and health concerns about lighting at this development for years, and today we are delivering a real solution,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “This $3.15 million investment will make Ravenswood safer and healthier for families by replacing dangerous diesel floodlights with cleaner, modern lighting. I am proud to have fought for this funding in Congress, and I want to thank the residents and tenant leaders who advocated relentlessly for this project.”
 

Ravenswood resident Christina Chaise played a key role in advocating for this project, raising the issue of diesel floodlight fumes during community meetings and pushing for a solution. Velázquez recognized Chaise at the event for her advocacy on behalf of Ravenswood residents.
 

“For 10 years I endured those lights shining into my bedroom window, impacting my quality of sleep and my mental health. After giving birth to my son, these became conditions I would no longer accept, for his sake, and for the sake of the children and elders of Ravenswood who are more susceptible to experiencing serious health issues due to diesel emissions. We have the right to breathe clean fresh air and not have to risk our safety. We should not have to sacrifice one for the other,” said Christina Chaise, Ravenswood Houses resident.
 

The security lighting project is one of 13 Community Project Funding initiatives that Velázquez secured in the FY2026 spending package, totaling over $15.5 million for New York’s 7th District.

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

PRINCETON, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Princeton to highlight how her successful project request to improve the city’s storm drainage system will help prevent flooding, protect local infrastructure, and support future business and job growth. Davids secured $610,000 for the project, which is one of 14 she delivered for Kansas’ Third District to strengthen community safety, improve local infrastructure, and expand economic opportunity across the region.

“This storm drainage project in Princeton will help prevent flooding, protecting homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure while ensuring the community is ready for future growth,” said Davids. “By working with local leaders to identify fiscally responsible projects, we’re making smart investments that strengthen local economies, create jobs, and give families and small businesses the confidence to thrive.”

This project includes ditch repairs, tube replacements, and other upgrades to better manage water flow and reduce flooding throughout Princeton. These improvements will enhance the city’s ability to manage, treat, and recapture stormwater and subsurface drainage water, helping prepare for future storms while making the community safer and more resilient.

“We are grateful for the efforts of Representative Davids to bring funding to the City of Princeton,” said Paul Bean, Executive Director, Franklin County Development Council. “These funds will help this rural community make improvements to the streets and storm drainage that would not be possible without this funding.”

Earlier this year, President Trump signed two bipartisan funding agreements into law, both supported by Davids, which included 14 of her project requests to improve education, public safety, and water infrastructure across Kansas’ Third District. Projects totaling $17.8 million include road safety upgrades in Overland Park, reconstructing the Kansas Avenue Bridge in Wyandotte County, providing body cameras for all Overland Park police officers, and purchasing lab equipment to support domestic manufacturing at K-State Olathe.

Each of the 14 Davids-secured projects was submitted in tandem with local officials and selected for its potential to improve health and safety in the community and bring economic opportunity to the Third District. Appropriations requests are subject to strict transparency and accountability rules, which can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23)

“The South Florida ICAC Task Force has seen a 157% increase in CyberTips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. And the-already grueling demands on the Task Forces are, tragically, only growing with AI simulations,” said Wasserman Schultz. “As predators become more and more technologically advanced, we must ensure law enforcement is able to stay ahead of the curve.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brett Guthrie (2nd District Kentucky)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act alongside Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), . This legislation would improve vulnerable populations’ access to innovative treatments and cures by enabling states to voluntarily enter value-based purchasing (VBP) agreements, which tie the cost of treatments to patient outcomes.

“I’m pleased to reintroduce my bipartisan MVP Act to expand access to innovative, lifesaving treatments for vulnerable Americans with rare diseases. This transformative legislation would give states the flexibility to offer high-cost therapies for rare diseases without raising taxes or cutting other state programs,” said Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02). “The bill’s payment model will incentivize value-based payment arrangements, empowering state Medicaid programs to help vulnerable patients gain access to potentially life-changing treatments, like gene and cell therapies.”

“The science on cell and gene therapies has now outpaced the policy & payment models. That’s going to lead to frustration for patients with rare diseases, including children, who can see cures in the making but cannot access them. This bill helps ensure everyone can access cutting edge gene therapies. It also helps ensure that medicines with value are rewarded, while treatments that don’t work don’t add cost to the health system,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss.

“The MVP Act represents a profound step forward in delivering life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most. By advancing value-based payments, we can guarantee that the most vulnerable in our society have access to high-cost therapies and cures for rare diseases, while protecting taxpayers and vital federal programs. This bipartisan effort exemplifies a shared commitment to improving health outcomes by ensuring that Medicaid effectively serves patients and families across the country,” said Congressman John Joyce, M.D.

“Today, potentially curative therapies give hope to San Diegans with certain kinds of cancers, hemophilia, spinal muscular atrophy, sickle cell disease, hereditary blindness, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. However, people with Medicaid struggle to access these transformative treatments because of their high costs. I look forward to passing the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act, which will help state Medicaid programs enter value-based payment agreements and give states the flexibility they need to pay for these medicines based on patient outcomes,” said Congressman Peters.

“This legislation strengthens America’s healthcare system by lowering costs, expanding patient access, and reinforcing domestic medical manufacturing,” said Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. “By supporting innovation and bolstering our supply chain here at home, this bill helps ensure patients receive affordable, high-quality care while protecting American jobs and competitiveness.”

“Eastern North Carolinians with rare diseases and their families deserve access to the latest lifesaving treatments close to home, without unnecessary delays or barriers to care. The MVP Act would give states the purchasing flexibility they need to expand access to cutting-edge therapies and innovative treatments, helping ensure these breakthroughs are within reach for the families who depend on them most,” said Congressman Don Davis.

BACKGROUND:

– The MVP Act would modernize the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, allowing manufacturers to submit multiple best prices to state Medicaid programs and for state Medicaid programs to voluntarily enter VBP arrangements with drug manufacturers for these therapies.

– This would better align incentives in the health care system by tying the amount manufacturers receive for high-cost drugs to the effectiveness of the treatment, enabling state Medicaid programs to offer the most advanced treatment options to those battling rare diseases.

Click HERE to read the bill text.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS  – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)

March 10, 2026 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) sent a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to take additional action to protect Americans’ civil liberties and religious freedoms with respect to vaccine mandates. The letter comes as the Religious Liberty Commission, established by President Trump, prepares to hold a hearing examining religious liberty issues in healthcare.
“Religious liberty is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, and Americans should never be forced to choose between their faith and access to education or medical care,” said Rep. Steube. “While the Administration has taken important steps to address COVID-19 vaccine mandates, families across the country still face additional vaccine requirements that fail to respect sincerely held religious beliefs. I urge the Administration to take every available step to ensure Americans are protected from coercive mandates that violate their constitutional rights.”
Background: In 2025, Donald J. Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds from going to institutions that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools. Despite this action, some states and institutions continue to enforce additional vaccine requirements that do not provide accommodations for religious beliefs, raising concerns about the protection of Americans’ constitutional rights.
The Religious Liberty Commission, established by President Trump under Executive Order 14291, was created to examine the foundations of religious liberty in America, highlight current threats to those protections, and develop strategies to preserve religious freedom. The Commission is scheduled to hold a hearing examining religious liberty concerns in healthcare, humanitarian aid, and social services.
Read the letter here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

The United States is second to none in its beauty. This year, as our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, what better way to honor our great country than visiting its national parks which boast that majestic beauty? Thankfully, for those of us in Arkansas, we don’t have to go too far to visit one of the most unique parks in the country.

Hot Springs National Park celebrated its 105^th birthday this week, reminding us of the rich history nestled deep within the Fourth District of Arkansas.

Yellowstone may be the first National Park, but few may know that Hot Springs became the first Federal Reservation – a federally protected area most notably due to its natural resources – in the United States in 1832, 40 years before Yellowstone was established. On March 3, 1921, Hot Springs finally joined the ranks, receiving its National Park status.

What makes our own National Park so unique is that it’s not just a destination for visitors to come and enjoy by viewing alone. Millions of visitors come to Hot Springs each year to insert themselves into the story and history of Hot Springs by enjoying the 47 natural thermal springs and even sip the water! In fact, Hot Springs National Park is the only park mandated by the National Park Service to give away its primary resource to the public in an unaltered state. 

And, unlike many of the other National Parks across the nation that require a long trek to access, the Hot Springs National Park is accessible right in the middle of town with stunning views and unique infrastructure like our historic bathhouses, making one of the crown jewels of Arkansas so unique.

With access to thermal waters, stunning lakes, biking, and 26 miles of hiking trails, Hot Springs National Park is unlike any other, and it is a privilege to represent such a historic landmark – and my hometown – in Congress. My hope is that we take the time to appreciate our state’s natural resources and do our part in stewarding our land well in order for it to be enjoyed by future generations, just as much as we have been blessed to enjoy it in our own day.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

Last year, House Republicans implemented policies into the One Big Beautiful Bill that eliminated the $200 federal tax stamp on silencers. This act alone took away the largest administrative and financial barrier to suppressor ownership. That legislation sparked a surge in the suppressor industry, allowing gun owners to have easier access to essential hearing protection and small business firearm retailers to see a much-needed boost in revenue. 

 This change in federal law eliminated a stifling tax and created a more streamlined application process, giving citizens greater opportunities to exercise their Second Amendment rights and enjoy a cherished Arkansas pastime.

 Many Arkansans, including myself, have grown up with a deep appreciation for firearms, shooting sports, and our Second Amendment rights. We own firearms for many reasons that include but aren’t limited to target practice, hunting, and personal protection for ourselves and our families. This is a time-honored tradition for many Arkansans that spans generations. It’s a love we’ve passed down to our children, who we trust will pass it along to their own. 

 That’s why it is a proud duty of mine to stand against any attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens to own, operate, and carry firearms. It’s also a privilege to support legislation that protects the safety of our state’s gunowners.

 Cutting this bureaucratic red tape is further proof that when we roll back federal regulations and overreach, we can simplify processes, lower costs, and fuel economic growth.

 The government should always aim to support responsible citizens, not stand in their way. When we remove and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, we can unleash our economy and create a marketplace where more goods are accessible and affordable for everyone.