Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million for Cucamonga Valley Water District to Strengthen Inland Empire Clean Water Infrastructure

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Pete Aguilar (31 CD Ca)

By proactively replacing outdated infrastructure, the project will help maintain a reliable water supply to support public safety, economic growth and Californians’ well-being 

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,092,000 in community project funding for Cucamonga Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Baseline Waterline Improvement Project. This grant funding will strengthen the resilience and dependability of the Inland Empire’s clean water infrastructure by allowing CVWD to replace 3,800 linear feet of 12-inch waterline along Baseline Road, spanning from Deer Creek Channel to Milliken Avenue. 
The new waterline will directly benefit more than 100,000 people in California’s 33rd Congressional District by providing a more resilient and dependable water distribution system to ensure the delivery of clean water to residents and businesses. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.
“Access to clean, reliable water is crucial for the well-being and quality of life of every Californian,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “That’s why I am proud to deliver more than $1 million for Cucamonga Valley Water District’s Baseline Waterline Improvement Project. Our homes, schools, businesses and hospitals rely on our water supply to function and support daily life. That’s why water infrastructure upgrade projects like this one are such important investments for our community. By proactively modernizing this infrastructure, we’re preventing future water distribution issues that could put people’s health and safety at risk. I’ll keep fighting to deliver resources that help ensure the health of our neighbors in the Inland Empire for years to come.”
“We appreciate Congressman Aguilar’s partnership and support for this important infrastructure project,” said President Randall Reed, Cucamonga Valley Water District. “This federal investment allows us to address aging waterlines in a proactive and fiscally responsible way while reducing costs for our ratepayers.” 
“This project is about reliability and resilience for the community we serve,” said Vice President Jim Curatalo, Cucamonga Valley Water District. “By proactively replacing aging infrastructure, we’re protecting public safety and ensuring dependable water service for generations to come.”
In January 2026, Rep. Aguilar helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California’s 33rd Congressional District. 

Costa, Finstad Lead Congressional Soils Caucus

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus for the 119th Congress.  
“As a third-generation Central Valley farmer, I’ve seen firsthand how the health of our fields and the vitality of our soils shape the future of our farms, our water supplies, and our rural communities. Healthy soil is the foundation upon which productive agriculture and resilient landscapes depend. I’m proud to join Congressman Finstad in launching the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus to elevate soil health science, support voluntary conservation, and invest in practices that strengthen our food systems while safeguarding the environment for the next generation. Advancing these priorities — from strong farm policy to responsible stewardship — remains vital to farmers and families across the country,” said Rep. Costa.  
“I know firsthand that farmers are the best caretakers of the land because our livelihood depends on it. The soil under our feet is our nation’s most valuable resource; it grows the food we eat, the fiber we wear, and the fuel that runs our vehicles. I’m proud to help establish the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus, bringing together Members from across the aisle to promote the importance of soil health and soil health science. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance policies that strengthen farmers’ ability to maximize yields, reduce input costs, and protect their land, ensuring they can pass their greatest asset down to the next generation,” said Rep. Finstad.
“Soils are not just an environmental issue, they’re an economic one,” said Jim Cudahy, CEO of the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy and the Crop Science Society of America. “Devoting attention, resources, and energy to our national soils is vital. We applaud the relaunch of the Congressional Soils Caucus to provide genuine leadership to a resource that we cannot take for granted. This is the epitome of what can and should be a bipartisan effort, to showcase research, support and accelerate innovation, and ensure that our producers have access to the tools and technical assistance that will deliver higher yields, strengthen farm viability, stabilize food costs, and keep U.S. agriculture competitive on a global basis.”
Congressional Soils Caucus Key Objectives:

Advance bipartisan leadership on soil health as the foundation for productive agriculture, clean water, and resilient landscapes.
Elevate soil health science and stewardship, recognizing soils as a vital, non-renewable natural resource essential to food, fuel, feed, and fiber production.
Support farmer-led, locally driven conservation, emphasizing voluntary, science-based practices tailored to regional soils and cropping systems.
Strengthen farmer economic stability by promoting soil health practices that improve yields, reduce input costs, and enhance long-term profitability.
Protect and enhance natural resources, including water quality, wildlife habitat, and soil carbon, while keeping working lands productive.
Increase awareness and education through bipartisan briefings and stakeholder engagement on emerging soil-related challenges and opportunities.
Promote resilience to natural disasters and climate extremes, including droughts, floods, and wildfires, through improved soil management.
Preserve agricultural land for future generations by ensuring farmers can protect and pass down their most valuable asset—their soil.

First Congressional Soils Caucus Event

The Congressional Soils Caucus will host its inaugural Capitol Hill briefing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
The event will feature interactive, hands-on demonstrations designed to introduce congressional staff to the importance of soil health and soil science.
Experts from across the country will connect soil health to key policy priorities, including water quality, PFAS, human health, and agricultural resilience.
The briefing will serve as the first official event of the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus, launching ongoing education and engagement on soil health issues. 

Carter introduces bill incentivizing domestic production to alleviate drug shortages

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter introduces bill incentivizing domestic production to alleviate drug shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced the Growing America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act, a bill that will alleviate drug shortages by giving outsourcing facilities the certainty necessary to invest in producing these medications. 

Currently, when a drug is listed on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) drug shortage list, 503B outsourcing facilities are statutorily permitted to prepare compounded versions from bulk drug substances, also known as APIs. A drug may appear on this list for as little as one day or more than a year, making it a risky investment for outsourcing facilities to develop a drug that may be taken off the list, with no notice, before it reaches patients. 

The Growing America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act will address this issue by guaranteeing 503B outsourcing facilities 180 days, from the time a drug is listed on the FDA shortage list, to dispense the listed medication. 

“There are more than 200 drugs actively in shortage in the United States, putting patients, public health, and national security at risk. 503B facilities are able to get these drugs to market quickly but must have the certainty needed to ensure their investment is worthwhile. By establishing a timeline for these facilities to dispense necessary medications, we will increase domestic drug development and help patients get the care they need when they need it,” said Rep. Carter. 

The bill boasts strong support from hospital, patient, and pharmacy communities. 

“The Children’s Hospital Association is proud to support the Growing America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act to help address critical drug shortages for children. The 503b program, which this legislation supports, is a vital piece of this puzzle. Recently, 503b manufacturers supported the production of pediatric chemotherapy medication during a shortage and helped alleviate a pediatric albuterol shortage during a respiratory illness surge,” said Terri Lyle Wilson, Children’s Hospital Association’s Vice President of Pharmacy. “This legislation will incentivize scaled-up production to ease drug shortages, ensuring 503b manufacturers can afford the research and investment necessary to produce medication efficiently during a shortage. We appreciate Representative Carter’s leadership and look forward to continued collaboration for children’s health care.”

“OFA member facilities have worked with hospitals and physicians to provide them with gap supply on medicines in shortage ranging from life-sustaining nutrients for preterm infants, to liquid albuterol, even to lifesaving drugs for COVID patients during the pandemic. But as they strive to help, facilities have also faced challenges and risk in managing the uncertainty inherent in drug shortages. Congressman Carter’s legislation will enable more 503B facilities to mitigate more shortages, all with American-made medicines subject to rigorous FDA manufacturing standards. We applaud his commitment to ensuring that hospitals, doctors and their patients receive the treatments they need,” said Lee Rosebush, Chairman of the Outsourcing Facilities Association (OFA). 

“ASHP supports the GAP Supply Act, which provides 503B outsourcing facilities greater certainty needed to invest in compounding of products on FDA’s drug shortage list. This is an important policy solution to ensure patients have access to critical medications at risk of shortage,” said Tom Kraus, Vice President of ASHP Government Relations.

Read the full bill text here.

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Davids Hosts Johnson County Small Business Roundtable to Discuss Growth, Challenges

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

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a roundtable discussion with Johnson County small business owners and economic development leaders to talk about the successes and challenges facing local businesses and to highlight new data on the region’s growing small business ecosystem. She has hosted similar discussions in each of the other counties across Kansas’ Third District to ensure local perspectives are shaping her work in Congress.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy — and here in Kansas, they’re driving real growth,” said Davids. “We’re seeing more entrepreneurs step up, more new businesses open their doors, and more jobs created right here at home. But at the same time, these businesses are facing challenges, like reckless tariffs that are raising their costs and forcing tough decisions. My job is to make sure Washington is working for them — lowering costs, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.”

Davids previously released an updated report on the state of Kansas’ small business ecosystem. The report, which builds on her initial 2022 analysis, outlines recent growth trends and details the steps she is taking in Congress to support entrepreneurs — including voting to strengthen domestic supply chains and introducing legislation to support underrepresented business owners, including women, veterans, and Native Americans.

Key findings from the report include:

  • In 2023, 10,704 new business applications were filed in Kansas’ Third District — up 12.6 percent since 2022 and 42.7 percent since 2019.
  • Out of Kansas’ 33,268 new small business applications in 2023, Johnson County led the state with 8,272 new applications.
  • The Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) served 1,399 clients in 2023, leading to $94 million in annual sales, 4,714 jobs created, and 52 new businesses.
  • In 2023, Kansas’ Third District had 16,374 small businesses employing 169,254 people — accounting for 92.4 percent of all employers in the district.

During her time in Congress, Davids has worked across the aisle to support small businesses. As a former member of the House Small Business Committee, she pushed back against reckless tariffs that raise costs for small business owners, called for strong oversight of pandemic relief programs to prevent fraud, and focused on strengthening domestic supply chains to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers. She has also prioritized efforts to reduce excessive paperwork for small businesses and support individual workers, including veteranswomen, and people in recovery.

Participants in the roundtable included representatives from:

  • 030 Holding Company
  • Abovo LLC 
  • Engage Insurance Group
  • Hope Roots Collective
  • Johnson County Community College
  • Kansas City Women’s Business Center
  • Kansas Small Business Development Center
  • Landworks Studio
  • Learning Tree Toys
  • Navitas
  • Poole Fire Protection
  • Ralph F. Munyan Attorney at Law, LLC
  • Springboard Creative
  • Sweet Tee’s Coffee Shop

Davids emphasized that continued collaboration between federal, state, and local partners is critical to adequately support Kansas’ small businesses.

Congressman Cohen Will Not Attend Trump State of the Union

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

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has boycotted previous State of the Union and inaugural addresses by President Trump, will again avoid the speech scheduled for Tuesday evening. He will instead attend the People’s State of the Union organized by the progressive advocacy group MoveOn and the media company MeidasTouch.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I have not attended Trump State of the Unions in the past and there’s even less reason to attend this year. What would I hear if I did – more defense of ICE immigration crackdowns and border patrol lawlessness? More justification for tearing down the iconic East Wing of the White House for an unneeded vanity ballroom and for slapping his name on the Institute of Peace and the Kennedy Center? More excuses for pardoning fraudsters, January 6 felons, political whores and Trump’s sports heroes? False claims of bringing down the cost of utilities and the affordability of groceries? Fantasies of creating a new health care program?  I don’t need to hear the lies and predicable banality from this offensive and out-of-touch president.”

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Pelosi Announces San Francisco Receives More Than $12 Million for Community Projects in FY26 Government Funding Package

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that more than $12 million in federal funding is headed to San Francisco to support critical community, public safety, transportation, housing, workforce and environmental projects across the city. These investments were secured through Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding and were included in the government funding package signed into law.

“The new federal funding designated for community-driven projects across San Francisco is great news for our city,” said Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. “I was proud to secure these investments which underscore the Democrats’ commitment to fighting for working families, even in a Republican Majority. From strengthening public safety and homelessness services to expanding workforce training, supporting veterans, advancing scientific research, and improving transit accessibility, this funding will deliver real results for San Franciscans.”

Full list below of San Francisco community projects receiving funding for FY26:

  • University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) – $1,031,000 for High-Performance Computing Core Expansion supporting advanced GPU and artificial intelligence research
  • Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, Inc. – $900,000 for Senior Ex-Offender Program Community and Rehabilitation Center Expansion
  • Point Blue Conservation Science – $1,031,000 to upgrade critical water, power, and access infrastructure on the Farallon Islands
  • San Francisco Police Department – $1,031,000 for 17 new patrol vehicles to strengthen public safety and emergency response
  • San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing – $2,000,000 for Jerrold Commons capital improvements, including permanent restrooms, showers, cabins, and site infrastructure
  • San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) – $1,200,000 to improve lighting infrastructure at 10–15 transit stops serving underserved communities
  • San Francisco Recreation and Park Department – $850,000 for the Blue Heron Boat House Project at Golden Gate Park
  • San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development – $850,000 for the CityBuild Center Pre-Apprenticeship Training Center Expansion
  • San Francisco Network Ministries Housing Corporation – $850,000 to renovate supportive housing for survivors of sex trafficking and their children
  • Self-Help for the Elderly – $850,000 to replace aging vehicles under the Safe Passage transportation program
  • Code Tenderloin, Inc. – $500,000 for a Workforce and Wellness Hub serving unhoused and underserved residents
  • Treasure Island Development Authority / Office of Economic and Workforce Development – $250,000 for environmental analysis and modernization planning of the Treasure Island Job Corps site
  • Swords to Plowshares – $250,000 for Home for Good: Aging in Place for High-Acuity Veterans
  • City and County of San Francisco – $250,000 to build a new community gathering space for low-income seniors in Chinatown
  • San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) – $250,000 for emergency lighting upgrades at six BART stations

Ranking Member McCollum: Department of Defense Must Answer for Airspace Closure at El Paso

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Trump Administration’s recent actions regarding an airspace closure in El Paso: 

“The closure of El Paso’s airspace this week was a dangerous failure of competence by the Trump administration that undermines public trust and safety,” said Congresswoman McCollum. “Public reporting indicates that the cause of the Federal Aviation Administration’s flight restrictions was the use of a directed energy weapon operated by Customs and Border Protection but owned by the Department of Defense. 

“Why is the DoD providing this lethal equipment to CBP without informing Congress? Congress deserves clear, immediate answers from the Administration on the chain of events that led to the FAA’s decision making. That includes an explanation on why senior administration officials publicly stated that the incident was related to drone incursions by Mexican drug cartels, information that appears to be untrue. Ultimately, if this was DoD technology, operated on a DoD installation, then Secretary Hegseth is directly responsible for the failure to notify the FAA and must answer to Congress for it. The American people deserve answers.”

Pressley Unveils Legislation to Mandate Disclosures to Hold Big Banks Accountable, Demands SEC Require Reports in Interest of Investors

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

“Investors and consumers alike deserve to know how these institutions are impacting climate change, how that’s increasing costs and deadly natural disasters. Investors deserve to know whether these banks are rewarding themselves with large executive bonuses.”

 “And investors deserve to know that the Board of Directors at these companies represent them and their interests.”

Pressley Legislation Would Require Transparent Reporting from GSIBs, Enhance Oversight of the World’s Largest Bank Holding Companies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Financial Services Committee hearing last week, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) unveiled the Greater Supervision in Banking Act, or the GSIB Act, to mandate disclosures on diversity metrics and ensure transparency and accountability of big banks.

Rep. Pressley announced the legislation while questioning SEC Chair Paul Atkins and calling on him to require such disclosures in the interest of investors, who deserve to know details such as diversity, compensation policies, and climate costs to make fair investment assessments.

Led by Rep. Pressley and co-sponsored by Reps. Al Green (TX-09) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), the GSIB Act would require global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIBs) to submit public, annual reports to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors detailing:

The GSIB Act is endorsed by Americans for Financial Reform, Public Citizen, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Rise Economy, Fair Finance Watch, and Action Center on Race and the Economy.

“The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supports the GSIB Act of 2026 because it will enhance oversight of the world’s largest bank holding companies. The act requires these ‘too big to fail’ companies to submit reports to the Federal Reserve that will shine a light on their activities, enhancing both transparency and supervision. In this era of ‘hands-off supervision,’ the public availability of these reports will help hold banks that control billions of dollars accountable to regulators and the communities they serve.” – National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)

A transcript of Congresswoman Pressley’s remarks during the House Financial Services committee hearing is available below, and the video is available here.

Transcript: Pressley Unveils Legislation to Mandate Disclosures to Hold Big Banks Accountable, Demands SEC Require Reports in Interest of Investors

House Financial Services Committee

February 11, 2026

REP. AYANNA PRESSLEY: Chair Atkins, I read an article where you once said, quote, “the ultimate boss is the investor” unquote. 

Do you still stand by those words?

CHAIR ATKINS: As far as, as far as the markets go? That’s definitely true.

REP. PRESSLEY: Well, I think we can all agree, if bosses are to make good decisions, they need to have access to good data. 

Unfortunately, as the head of SEC, you are denying investors access to information. You’re changing the rules that have been put in place by limiting what data is provided to investors and reducing how frequently data is provided to investors. 

Now, I’ve had colleagues across the aisle complain about information overload and, you know, pass bills – colleagues – so often investors only have access to quote, unquote, “material” information. 

The problem with that approach is that Republicans are arbitrarily choosing what information is material and immaterial to investors. 

Now I’ve been on this committee eight years – since I arrived in Congress – and I know that investors care about a wide range of information, ranging from executive compensation to costly climate-related disasters, like floods and fires. 

So I want to focus on diversity disclosures specifically.

The SEC approved a rule that required public disclosure on the race and gender of board of directors. Now, this information was important to investors because study after study has confirmed that diversity is good for your bottom line. It is good for business. 

So can you explain why you believe investors shouldn’t have access to this information?

CHAIR ATKINS: Well, I—investors should have access to material information. 

And I mean, in general, it comes down to the company’s decision as to, you know, what they believe is material or not. And then, and because, again, it’s for the reasonable investor. It’s not for particular investors to, you know, as the rubric, that’s the way the court has ruled. 

So anyway, so our rules are geared to the company, and it requires companies’ issuers to disclose material information to the public. And so—

REP. PRESSLEY: Okay, well, I’ll reclaim my time. I just again, in order to be a—to make good decisions, you have to have good data. 

And the majority of investors are saying that they want this information, and many reports and CEOs have affirmed that diversity is good for business and for the bottom line. So that answer is insufficient for me. 

And I just—again, a study of institutional investors that handle hundreds of billions of dollars have found that 30% of investors wanted to know if senior management was diverse. So that means roughly one out of three investors consider this information important. 

So I think that makes it material. Disclosures about board diversity, climate risk, use of AI are essential for investors to make smart decisions. 

After all, in your words, the investors are the ultimate boss. 

So to reiterate, bosses need data to make decisions. 

Now that’s why I am reintroducing the Greater Supervision in Banking Act, or GSIB, to mandate disclosures by the biggest banks—Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and others. 

Investors and consumers alike deserve to know how these institutions are impacting climate change, how that’s increasing costs and deadly natural disasters. Investors deserve to know whether these banks are rewarding themselves with large executive bonuses. And investors deserve to know that the Board of Directors at these companies represent them and their interests. They deserve it, and they want to know.

Chair Atkins, can you commit to finding a way to ensure this information is available to investors. When one out of three say this is what they want? Can I count on your partnership?

CHAIR ATKINS: Well again, so the Court has held that information is material, not depending on, you know, what the proclivities of one are—

REP. PRESSLEY: I got it. You’re sticking to it. 

I was, you know, Chair Atkins—I’m trying to give you a win here. 

You don’t, you know, you don’t have a stellar reputation on this front. You know, the 2008 Great Recession when you were first a commissioner at the SEC. But you know, we could—we don’t have to go back decades. I mean, just a few years ago you were advising FTX when that company collapsed. 

So I really saw this as an opportunity for partnership, for you to redeem yourself there, Mr. Chair. I was trying to give you an easy alley oop. 

I do believe we need fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and the American people deserve that instead of another global financial crisis.

I yield back.

Rep. Kelly celebrates David Bradley Building completion with Kankakee County leaders

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Robin Kelly IL

Rep. Kelly secured $4.1 million in federal funds for roof repairs of 130-year-old building

Bradley, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined local elected officials and the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County today at the David Bradley Industrial Park campus to celebrate the repaired roof of the historic warehouse. In 2024, Rep. Kelly secured $4.1 million in federal funds to repair the roof of the 130-year-old building.

“I am proud to have brought home over $4 million to maintain the Bradley Building’s historical importance,” said Rep. Kelly. “It was the largest grant that I secured in 2024 because I saw it as a priority for Kankakee County’s economy and our community. Due to the collaborative efforts of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and several local municipalities, this building will continue to serve as a manufacturing hub for the region, housing six companies and 150 employees.”

“Thanks to the Community Project Funding secured by Representative Robin Kelly, this investment ensures that the David Bradley Industrial Park remains a viable and competitive home for manufacturing in our region,” said Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis, who is also the Area Jobs Development Association Board Chairman. “By addressing the long-needed roof repairs and stabilization of the facility, we are protecting jobs, supporting business expansion, and positioning this historic incubator for long-term success. Congresswoman Kelly’s commitment to our region has strengthened our local economy and, most importantly, reinforced our commitment to supporting the employers and workers who call our community home.”

“The 1982 gift of this building to the Area Jobs Development Association was a pivotal step in securing jobs and fostering economic growth in Kankakee County at a time when our community needed it most,” said Jeff Bennett, Chairman of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. “Today, with the support of Representative Robin Kelly and her staff, we have strengthened this site to position it for long-term growth and investment. This progress would not be possible without the strong public-private partnerships that continue to drive economic development in our region. The funding generated through this facility remains instrumental in creating new opportunities for the community.”

“Thank you to Congresswoman Robin Kelly for making Bradley’s slogan, ‘Proud of the Past, Focused on the Future,’ a reality by enabling the $4.1 million Community Funding Project for the Bradley Roper Building,” said Bradley Mayor Mike Watson.

The David Bradley Industrial Park, dating back to 1895, includes several historic buildings that now house six companies with a total of 150 employees. The companies manufacture a variety of products, including snowplows, freezer paper and food wrap, and 55-gallon drums.

Bacon Reappointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

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

Bacon Reappointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he was reappointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. The Council serves as the board of trustees for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the nation’s official memorial to those who died during the Holocaust. The Museum is dedicated to the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history and to confronting genocide and antisemitism worldwide.

Since opening in Washington, D.C., in 1993, the Museum has helped educate more than 50 million visitors, including 11 million school-age children, about the Holocaust and threats of genocide around the world.

“It is an honor to continue serving on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council,” said Rep. Bacon. “The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is a great institution that ensures we never forget the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust and the millions who have suffered from antisemitism and continue to face it today. At a time when antisemitism is rising around the world, its mission is more important than ever. We must confront hatred wherever it appears and remain committed to the principle of ‘Never Again.’ I will continue to be a strong advocate and supporter of the Museum and its vital work.”

Learn more about the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum here.

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