Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Thomas Massie (4th District of Kentucky)

Contact:

John Kennedy, 202-225-3465 (Massie)

Gabrielle Mannino, 207-509-5904 (Pingree)

Washington, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of the bipartisan No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (HR 7601). The legislation will undo the February 18 Executive Order that promotes the use of glyphosate and insulates manufacturers of the chemical from liability. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is the co-lead on the legislation. 

“If the goal is to ‘Make America Healthy Again,’ the federal government should not be using its authority to promote or protect the production of glyphosate,” said Rep. Thomas Massie. “The February 18 Executive Order expands production of this chemical while granting liability protections to manufacturers. Congress should ensure that Americans retain their right to seek a remedy in court if they believe they have been injured by this product.”

“If there was ever any doubt about whose side this Administration is on, this Executive Order makes it crystal clear: Big Chemical comes first, and the health of Americans comes last,” Rep. Chellie Pingree said. “Calling glyphosate production a matter of ‘national security’ is absurd. Invoking wartime authorities to ramp up production while opening the door to liability shields for chemical companies is dangerous and indefensible. This Executive Order has nothing to do with protecting farmers or feeding the country—it’s about protecting corporate profits and insulating polluters from accountability. The No Immunity for Glyphosate Act draws a firm line: chemical companies do not get immunity or government-backed profit boosts because Washington cut them a deal, and Americans do not lose their right to seek justice when they’ve been harmed. I’m proud to work with Rep. Massie and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to uphold that basic principle, because protecting people from toxic exposure should never be a partisan issue.”

The February 18 Executive Order invokes wartime authorities to expand and prioritize domestic glyphosate production and confers liability protections for companies participating in federally mandated manufacturing. Because the order explicitly directs and compels the production of glyphosate, manufacturers may argue that their production, formulation, and distribution were undertaken pursuant to federal directive – a defense that could be raised in litigation involving alleged injuries linked to glyphosate exposure, potentially shielding manufacturers from liability.

HR 7601, the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act:

• Prohibits the use of federal funds to implement the Executive Order, preventing federal agencies from using appropriated funds to administer or enforce the directive; and
• Affirms that glyphosate manufacturers are not immune from civil liability, ensuring that manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers cannot claim immunity under the Defense Production Act, federal contractor defenses, or other federal authorities, while preserving the right of injured individuals to pursue claims under federal and state law.

Original co-sponsors of the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act include Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).

The No Immunity for Glyphosate Act has been endorsed by Farm Action Fund.

The text of the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act is available at this link.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) announced that twelve Community Project Funding (CPF) requests she championed for Denver were signed into law as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Transportation–Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations packages. Together, this $16,050,000 investment will support cutting-edge research and workforce development, strengthen public safety, expand affordable housing, modernize critical infrastructure, and promote energy efficiency and resilience across the Denver metro area.

“These investments reflect a clear commitment to Denver’s future and were shaped by local leaders and institutions. They demonstrate how federal investments can make a major difference on the ground,” said DeGette. “By funding innovative research, strengthening public safety, expanding affordable housing, modernizing infrastructure, and improving energy efficiency, we are making smart, forward-looking investments that will improve quality of life and create opportunity in Denver. These investments will ensure Denver remains a leader in both economic growth and community well-being.”

The following Community Project Funding requests were included in the final appropriations package:

City and County of Denver: Shelter for People Experiencing Homelessness
Funding Level: $2,000,000
This funding will be used to acquire and operate sites to provide essential public services for people experiencing homelessness, as well as permit and operate 3,000 long-term affordable housing units. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.

University of Denver – Quantum Computing Research and Workforce Development
Funding Level: $1,031,000 
This funding will be used to purchase advanced equipment to enhance quantum computing research and support workforce development and economic growth opportunities for students at the University of Denver. This request was also supported by Senator John Hickenlooper.

Regis University – Center for Cyber Security Defense
Funding Level: $1,031,000
This funding will support renovations and equipment for a new, state-of-the-art training space, providing students with high-performance computing infrastructure and AI-driven cyber defense tools to advance education, workforce development, and innovation.

Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) – Transit to Transformation Program
Funding Level: $30,000
This funding will expand transportation access for individuals reentering society after incarceration, helping remove a key barrier to employment and advance the goals of stability and successful reintegration.

City and County of Denver – Fentanyl Investigation and Interdiction Program
Funding Level: $208,000 
This funding will allow Denver to purchase specialized equipment to help investigators identify fentanyl, xylazine, and other emerging synthetic drugs in real time, strengthening efforts to combat the overdose crisis. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.

City and County of Denver on behalf of Denver Health: Central Utility Plant Critical Infrastructure
Funding Level: $1,200,000 
This funding will be used to replace the cooling tower at the Central Utility Plant, which is three-years past its useful life. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
 
Denver Housing Authority: 655 Broadway, Window Replacement Project
Funding Level: $2,000,000
This funding will be used for the replacement of 670 vacuum-insulated glass windows to promote energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling needs and ensuring long-term sustainability of the structure at 655 Broadway, which provides 110 units of permanently affordable housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities. 

Colorado Department of Local Affairs on behalf of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Renaissance at Civic Center Apartments Renovation 
Funding Level: $1,200,000
This funding will be used for the renovation of the historic Civic Center Apartments in downtown Denver to include kitchen and private bathroom facilities; repair HVAC, plumbing, and security systems; and maintain 120 units of supportive housing. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.

City and County of Denver: Services for Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Resiliency
Funding Level: $1,000,000
This funding will be used to provide home energy upgrades for low- and middle-income homeowners and deed-restricted affordable housing in Disproportionately Impacted Communities in collaboration with the local utility and Denver Housing Authority (DHA). This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
  
City and County of Denver: Energy Efficiency Improvements at City Facilities
Funding Level: $850,000
This funding will be used to conduct the design and construction of building repairs at public facing city facilities to increase their energy efficiency and cooling capacity. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.

RTD: Downtown Track Replacement
Funding Level: $850,000
This funding will be used for the design and replacement of 13,000 feet of rail across eight stations in downtown Denver. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.

Community College of Denver: LODO Architecture and Design Campus 
Funding Level: $850,000
This funding will be used to support campus expansion into the Lower Downtown (LODO) area for CCD’s arts, graphic design, and architecture programs by renovating the existing space that was formerly Tattered Cover Bookstore.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement ahead of voting against the funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“DHS under Secretary Noem and President Trump is out of control. Federal immigration agents have beaten, detained, shot, and killed immigrants and American citizens. ICE must be defunded and dismantled, and I cannot support another dime to DHS until that happens.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) —On Friday, February 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s attempt to impose tariffs.

Congressman Al Green stated, “The Constitution is the foundation of our democracy, and the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States made clear that the President’s imposition of tariffs without congressional approval was unconstitutional. President Donald Trump continues to seek alternative routes to force tariffs, efforts that undermine the separation of powers and disregard the rule of law. These actions place real economic strain on everyday Americans through higher prices and increased uncertainty. Our democracy works best when leaders respect the constitution and govern according to it transparently as well as responsibly.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump in his second term.

“Today’s ruling reaffirms that the most durable way to rebalance trade in favor of American workers isn’t tariffs by executive action: It’s Congress reasserting its power and passing them into law. A good place to start is my bipartisan Secure Trade Act, which includes a 10 percent baseline tariff,” Golden said.

“America’s broken trade order decimated domestic manufacturing and Maine’s heritage industries, all to uphold a system where we consume far more than we produce,” he added. “Tariffs remain a proven tool to restore balance and tilt the scales back in favor of American manufacturing. I remain committed to ensuring our country uses this tool — whether at the president’s direction or the Congress’s.” 

In its decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that two broad sets of tariffs implemented by President Trump under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), were unconstitutional. The first set were targeted against Canada, Mexico, and China in response to an emergency declaration regarding the illegal flow of fentanyl into the United States. The second set included the president’s 10 percent baseline tariff and other “reciprocal tariffs” levied against dozens of countries, aimed at reducing the United States’ trade deficit. The Court ruled that the president cannot claim tariff authority under IEEPA. 

The Trump administration has already indicated it will seek other executive authorities to restore as many of the struck-down tariffs as it can. 

Golden has been a leading voice in the Democratic party for rebalancing America’s free trade agenda in favor of American workers and domestic manufacturing. His bipartisan Secure Trade Actwould codify a 10 percent tariff baseline on all imported goods while further elevating tariffs on some strategic goods from China and reducing foreign acquisition of American land and businesses. He previously authored similarlegislation in the 118th Congress, and has written extensively about the need for a stronger industrial base and the tariffs that would develop it.

In 2019, he was one of only 41 House members to vote against the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which he called “a missed opportunity to deliver real and lasting change” to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to the Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s reckless tariffs, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement:

“Congress, the American people, and now the Supreme Court have spoken: Michigan workers and businesses should not be forced to pay the price for Trump’s reckless, shoot-from-the-hip tariffs. From the start, Donald Trump’s erratic tariffs wreaked havoc on Michigan manufacturers, small businesses, and workers. Every day costs, including for groceries, increased for families making life more difficult.  

“We don’t need a Supreme Court ruling to know that Donald Trump abused his power—he does it all the time. Today’s decision to scale back Trump’s overreach reasserts Congress’s role in determining sweeping economic policy.

“My North Star will always be lowering costs, fighting back against Trump’s reckless policies, and making sure every Michigander has a chance to get ahead with a good-paying job.”

Recently, Stevens voted for a bipartisan House resolution to repeal Trump’s tariffs on Canada. She introduced the No Tariffs on Groceries Act to lower costs for Michiganders and prevent the President from unilaterally putting tariffs on food and other agricultural products. Just weeks after Stevens’ push, the Trump Administration announced it would back down on price hikes at the checkout counter.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement:

“Today, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that President Trump’s tariffs represent an unconstitutional expansion of executive power and that his reciprocal tariffs on nearly every country are illegal. After months of uncertainty caused by his shifting tariff policies, this decision marks an important step toward lowering costs for those in our state and across the country. 

“Today’s ruling is a powerful reminder of the weight of the rule of law. Upholding the coequal branches of government keeps our democracy stable. As Trump tries to consolidate powers reserved to Congress under Article I of the Constitution, this decision demonstrates that his authoritarian overreach will not be tolerated in the United States of America. There are constraints to Trump’s power, and we will not stand idly by and allow him to jeopardize our nation’s stability.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs:

“Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Constitution and Article I, which gives Congress the authority to set tariffs, and stops President Trump’s illegal and reckless attempt to impose his own import taxes. Trump’s tariffs have driven up prices for American families, small businesses, and farmers at a time when they are already feeling the crushing weight of higher costs on essential goods and services.

“I have signed onto numerous amicus briefs reaffirming that the power to impose tariffs belongs with Congress, not the President. The Supreme Court decision today correctly defends Congress’s Article I powers and reins in the President’s unlawful use of emergency authority.

“Not only have Trump’s tariffs driven up costs for Minnesotans, but they also have damaged relationships with our allies. In January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a rousing speech at the World Economic Forum describing the rupture of a US-Canada relationship that has been destroyed by Trump and his chaotic tariffs. Canada is an ally, a partner, and for many—a good neighbor. I’m so glad this tariff dispute has been settled with our greatest ally. As a Minnesotan, the only friendly disagreements I want to have with our neighbors to the north are over who’s better at fishing, curling, and hockey.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

23 of the 32 Coloradans on Team USA come from Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District.