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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative David Kustoff (TN-08)

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Restoring American Mineral Security Act, legislation aimed to reduce U.S. dependence on adversaries like China and Russia for critical minerals. Senators Bill Hagerty (TN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) introduced the companion bill in the Senate.

“The United States cannot afford to depend on foreign adversaries for critical minerals,” said Congressman Kustoff. “This legislation takes an important step to forge a strong partnership with allied countries, stop adversarial manipulation, and strengthen our U.S. national security. A reliable supply of critical minerals is essential for our economy, our military, and our long-term competitiveness.”

“If we don’t want to lose out to the CCP and Russia in the race to control critical minerals, we need to get serious about strengthening our supply chains,” said Congressman Panetta. “The RAMS Act confronts the underhanded tactics of our foreign adversaries head-on by creating a formal alliance to ensure we have a hand on the wheel when it comes to the critical minerals market. This is a commonsense step towards protecting our economic and national security interests.”

Background:

Foreign adversaries have been flooding global markets with artificially cheap, low-quality minerals, undercutting American producers and gaining leverage over critical supply chains. China currently controls much of the world’s mining and processing capacity, leaving the United States vulnerable to unfair trade practices, price manipulation, and strategic pressure.

The Restoring American Mineral Security Act addresses these challenges by establishing the Critical Minerals Security Alliance composed of trusted member nations. Members of the alliance would:

Agree to raise tariffs on minerals from adversaries and enforce fair trade rules.

Share information on mining and processing capacity.

Be exempt from certain U.S. tariffs on critical minerals and related goods.

Reinvest tariff revenue into American and allied mineral projects.

The bill also mandates a five-year review to determine whether the alliance should expand or make other adjustments, with final approval resting with Congress.

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Foster (11th District of Illinois)

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Congressmen Bill Foster (D-IL) and Pete Sessions (R-TX) introduced the Responsible and Ethical AI Labeling (REAL) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would require federal agencies and officers to clearly label any content published via official government channels that is generated or manipulated using generative artificial intelligence. Specifically, the bill would require labeling on any AI-generated images or videos published by an agency, or any AI-generated text that is not reviewed by a human prior to publication. 

“In an age of disinformation, Americans should be able to trust that information coming from official government sources is legitimate and based in reality. With the rapid proliferation of AI-generated content, there must be clear guidelines to ensure those at our federal agencies and in our nation’s highest office are not using AI in a way that could purposefully or inadvertently mislead the American public,” said Congressman Foster.

“I’m proud to Co-lead the REAL Act, which brings greater transparency and accountability to the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence. Our bill requires federal agencies and officials to clearly disclose when text, images, audio, or video shared with the public in their official capacity has been generated or manipulated using AI. This legislation protects agencies’ ability to use AI internally while ensuring that anything released publicly is clearly and consistently labeled. It is a commonsense step to maintain trust and strengthen transparency in government communications,” said Congressman Sessions.

A copy of the bill can be found here.

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

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, where they made clear that Democrats are the only ones committed to driving down the high cost of living and fixing the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating everyday Americans across the country.

LEADER JEFFRIES: In just two weeks, tens of millions of Americans are going to experience dramatically-increased health insurance premiums because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. From the very beginning, Republicans have made their intentions clear. They don’t want to see the Affordable Care Act tax credits extended because they don’t support providing affordable healthcare to everyday Americans. The Republican legislation that will be on the floor this week does nothing to keep healthcare affordable for everyday Americans and they know it, which is why there’s an internal revolt amongst House Republicans, who apparently can’t even get an amendment made in order that would extend the tax credits that are about to expire.

There are 214 Democrats who have signed a discharge petition that would force an up-or-down vote on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits to make sure that tens of millions of Americans don’t experience increased health insurance premiums that will prevent them from being able to go see a doctor when they need one. All we need are four House Republicans to join us. There are 220 of them. All we need are four, and we can extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits in a straightforward fashion, in a manner that we know also has a bipartisan majority in the United States Senate as was just demonstrated last week. The bills that are going to be on the floor this week, put forward by House Republican leadership, do nothing to lower the high cost of living. They believe, these Republican extremists, that the affordability issue is a hoax. It’s not a hoax. It’s very real. The economy has gotten worse under Donald Trump’s policies. Life has become more expensive. And Democrats are the only people in town who are committed to driving down the high cost of living and fixing our broken healthcare system.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 3187, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a vacant U.S. Forest Service building and surrounding land to Perry County, passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 388-0.

Rep. Hill said, “I’m pleased to see my bill to convey the U.S. Forest Service building in Perryville to Perry County pass the House. It’s ridiculous that it requires an act of Congress to transfer a long-vacant building to the county, especially when the federal government continues to spend money to maintain the unused property. Today’s vote brings us one step closer to saving American taxpayers thousands and thousands of dollars and giving residents of Perryville and the surrounding communities the opportunity to put this property to work for youth programs, agricultural education, and local conservation efforts.”

“I want to thank Chairman Westerman for his partnership in moving this bill through his committee and helping advance this priority for the people of Perry County.”

Rep. Westerman (AR-04), Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, said, “H.R. 3187 empowers Perry County to put this land to work for the community, a huge benefit to all Arkansans. This is a commonsense transfer that will provide the county with flexibility, economic opportunity, and direct stewardship of this otherwise vacant and underutilized property. I thank Representative Hill for advancing this locally driven solution and am happy to see it pass the House of Representatives.”

Perry County Judge Larry Blackmon said, “Having the vacant U.S. Forest Service building transferred to Perry County would mean a great deal to our community. It would allow us to turn the unused property into something useful for our kids, local farmers, and conservation efforts, and I’m grateful to Congressman Hill and his team for their continued efforts to make this a reality.”

Background

The 0.81-acre parcel, located at 1069 Fourche Avenue, includes a federal building operated by the U.S. Forest Service. The building is vacant, and the U.S. Forest Service has no plans to use it going forward. While the building will require repairs and updates, Perry County has the funds to make the necessary improvements. Once conveyed and repaired, the property will support permanent operations of the University of Arkansas Extension Program and the Perry County Conservation District and serve as the meeting space for the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Several local leaders and Perry County residents have voiced their support for the building to be conveyed to Perry County.

You can read the full bill text HERE.

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

Nobel Laureates, Scientists, and Advocates Rally Behind Congresswoman Haley Stevens as She Introduces Impeachment Against RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ICYMI: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens formally introduced her articles of impeachment against RFK Jr. this week. Momentum continues to build as a coalition of 14 Nobel Laureates and leading scientists announced their support for her Articles of Impeachment.

MS NOW: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Leads the Charge on Impeachment of RFK Jr.

Ana Cabrera Reports

• “I’m thrilled to have 10 Nobel laureates endorsing my articles of impeachment of RFK,” said Rep. Haley Stevens.
• “I am far from a performative actor in the House of Representatives, just recently being recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Democrat in the chamber for technology policy and the most effective Democrat for Michigan writ large in the chamber.”
• “I get things done, but my job is also accountability. I’m the one having these conversations with families who are devastated because these clinical trials are on the line. I’m hearing from women and, frankly, their children who are insulted because of false claims being made about Tylenol, and so we’ve got to put public health first, and that’s why I’ve taken this step.”

NBC NEWS: House Democrat files impeachment articles against RFK Jr.

By: Scott Wong

• Stevens said she had heeded the call of pro-science groups, who have warned that Kennedy’s 10-month tenure leading HHS has cost American lives and that he must be removed.
• “It’s a public health and safety issue…and when I have Michiganders who have daughters or sons going through clinical cancer research trials that are stopped in the middle because of RFK, when I introduce legislation to reinstitute the funding for those clinical trials, and it doesn’t get done … when I’ve called on him to step down and he doesn’t, this is a safety issue.”
• “I’m a very serious lawmaker. I get a lot done here,” she continued. “But I’m not going to sit quietly by while people’s health and safety and lives are on the line.”

The Hill: House Democrat files articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

By Sarah Fortinsky

• Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said on Wednesday she filed articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him “the biggest self-created threat to our health and safety.”
• “RFK Jr. has got to go. Today, I introduced Articles of Impeachment to remove him from office. RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and public health and on the American people,” Stevens said in a video statement released on the social platform X.
• “Under his watch, families are less safe, health care costs are skyrocketing, and lifesaving research, including right here in Michigan, is being gutted,” she said in the video. “RFK Jr. is the biggest self-created threat to our health and safety.”
• “I cannot and I will not stand by while one man dismantles decades of medical progress,” she continued. “Enough is enough, and that is why I’m pushing to impeach RFK Jr., to hold him accountable and to protect the health, safety and future of every Michigander because our health, our science and our future are worth fighting for.”
• In late September, Stevens introduced the “Stop RFK’s BS Act,” which would reverse funding cuts Kennedy has overseen.

MedPage Bill: House Democrat Files Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr.

By: Jennifer Henderson

• Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) announced that she introduced articles of impeachment against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday.
• The articles of impeachment contend that Kennedy “has imperiled the health and safety of the American people, eroded public confidence in the nation’s public health institutions, and stalled decades of scientific and medical progress.”
• Stevens pointed to a series of actions taken by Kennedy, including cutting funding for lifesaving research; restricting access to COVID vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children; and firing all 17 previous members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replacing them with a smaller handpicked group.
• Stevens’ move closely follows the 2-day ACIP meeting last week, during which the panel discussed shrinking the childhood vaccination schedule and setting up a workgroup to assess the safety of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines, on top of voting to drop the recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for all babies at birth.

MLive ‘Enough is enough’: Rep. Haley Stevens moves to impeach RFK Jr.

By: Justin P. Hicks

• U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Stevens, a Democrat from Birmingham, accused Kennedy Jr. of weaponizing misinformation and being a danger to the health of Michiganders and people nationwide.
• “Secretary Kennedy is driving up costs, endangering lives, undermining public health, betraying public trust, and threatening Michigan families and our world class research institutions…These are violations of his oath of office.”

Detroit Metro Times: Rep. Stevens moves to impeach RFK Jr. for ‘putting lives at risk,’ spreading conspiracies

By: Steve Neavling

• U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens…introduced articles of impeachment Tuesday against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of endangering public health, dismantling scientific institutions, and slashing critical medical research.
• Stevens also accuses Kennedy of restricting access to vaccines, withdrawing federal recommendations for COVID shots for pregnant women and healthy children, and pushing “wild and unfounded claims” to limit access to Tylenol.
• Stand Up for Science, a group that supports stronger scientific standards in government, has backed Stevens and said it’s “ready to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable.”

The Alpena News: Michigan congresswoman Haley Stevens introduces articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

By: Alpena News Staff

• United States House of Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) formally introduced Articles of Impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to a press release on Wednesday.
• In the release, she cites Kennedy’s “dangerous actions that have endangered public health and gutted lifesaving medical research.”
• According to the release, the impeachment effort is supported by Stand Up for Science, an organization dedicated to defending and advancing America’s scientific ecosystem.
   

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), was joined by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06), all senior members of the House Financial Services Committee, in introducing new legislation to bolster the quality, accountability, and effectiveness of housing counseling services nationwide. The Reforms to Housing Counseling & Financial Literacy Programs Act of 2025 would provide the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with enhanced authority to review the performance of housing counseling agencies and individual counselors—ensuring that families who rely on these services receive the highest standard of guidance on homeownership, foreclosure prevention, and financial stability.

Housing counseling agencies approved by HUD play a critical role in helping families navigate the road to responsible homeownership. Housing counselors are often the first line of defense for homeowners to avoid foreclosure, repair credit health, and build long-term financial stability. Unfortunately, current statutory authority limits HUD’s ability to rigorously review counselor performance, intervene when counselors underperform, and ensure consistent quality across the national housing counseling network.

“When housing counseling is low-performing, inaccurate, or poorly supervised, it does not simply fail to help—it actively increases default risk, erodes household wealth, and undermines the integrity of our federal housing programs,” said Congressman David Scott. “We are doing a disservice to the borrowers who accept higher interest rates or are steered toward higher-cost, riskier products despite qualifying for safer government-backed options. Congress has a responsibility to ensure counseling services for homebuyers remains high-quality, data-driven, and accountable. Our bill ensures that the federal government is investing in counseling programs that work—and intervening when they don’t. Stronger oversight means stronger outcomes for Georgia families, first-generation homebuyers, and communities striving to close the racial wealth gap.”

“As co-chair of the Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus, I have long advocated for housing counseling to ensure hardworking families and first-time homebuyers have the financial skills they need to understand their mortgage terms, prevent foreclosure, and maintain stable housing,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “This commonsense bill advances that effort by expanding foreclosure mitigation counseling to borrowers who are 30 days or more delinquent on mortgage payments. As families across the country face an affordability crisis, we must give them more tools—not less—to weather the storm.”

“Louisiana families deserve quality housing counseling, especially as we continue rebuilding from past disasters,” said Congressman Cleo Fields. “This bill ensures that counselors meet consistent standards while protecting access to these critical services in underserved communities. I’m pleased this legislation provides funding through the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to ensure delinquent borrowers can access foreclosure mitigation counseling. For families on the brink of losing their homes, cost should never be a barrier to getting help.”

The Reforms to Housing Counseling & Financial Literacy Programs Act of 2025 amends Section 106 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to give HUD enhanced authority to review the performance of housing counseling agencies and individual counselors. Under the proposal:

• HUD would be empowered to conduct periodic on-site reviews and evaluate whether counseling agencies and counselors are meeting program requirements.
• If a counselor’s performance falls short, HUD could require additional education, establish a probationary period to demonstrate improvement, and mandate retesting when persistent deficiencies are found.
• Counselors who remain out of compliance after multiple opportunities to improve could face enhanced oversight or permanent loss of certification.
• Borrowers with certain federally insured or guaranteed mortgages who become delinquent would be provided an opportunity, through the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, to access HUD-approved counseling.

If adopted, the proposal would significantly strengthen HUD’s capacity to identify underperforming programs early, direct resources where they are most needed, and improve outcomes in communities disproportionately harmed by predatory lending, high foreclosure rates, and limited access to trustworthy financial guidance.

Full text of the bill can be accessed HERE.

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

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Paul A Gosar DDS (AZ-04)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement praising the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to formally recognize Grand Canyon University (GCU) as a nonprofit institution of higher education, bringing a long-overdue end to years of political interference and bureaucratic hostility:

“I applaud the U.S. Department of Education for finally doing what should have been done years ago: recognizing Grand Canyon University as the nonprofit institution it is.  This decision is a victory for fairness, the rule of law, and religious freedom.

For far too long, GCU was subjected to unjustified scrutiny and ideological bias. The previous administration’s refusal to acknowledge its nonprofit status was not about facts or compliance; it was about politics and an unacceptable hostility toward the largest Christian university in the nation.

Grand Canyon University met the legal and regulatory requirements yet was repeatedly targeted by the Biden administration because it dared to operate openly and unapologetically according to its Christian values. That is not how a free country treats religious institutions, and it is certainly not how the federal government should treat one of Arizona’s most successful higher education institutions.

I commend GCU’s leadership, students, and faculty for persevering through years of uncertainty and fighting to ensure that no administration ever again weaponizes the federal bureaucracy against religious schools simply for living out their values,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Paul A Gosar DDS (AZ-04)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement after joining Arizona Congressman Eli Crane in reintroducing H.R. 6374, legislation providing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States:

“Last week’s tragic shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. within a few feet of the White House on Thanksgiving eve by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a sad reminder of Joe Biden’s reckless and unchecked open-border policies. 

Our immigration system is overwhelmed and unmanageable thanks in large part to the previous administration’s open border policies, poorly vetted asylum claims, and visa overstays. We cannot maintain a lawful immigration process when we cannot control our borders or account for who is entering our country.

Fraudulent asylum claims, illicit trafficking, and insufficient vetting present real threats to our national security, our economy, and our citizens. Adversaries are exploiting these failures. Americans are being murdered. Meanwhile, schools, hospitals, law enforcement, and local governments—especially in border states like Arizona—are stretched to their limits.

Immigration must be legal, orderly, and in the national interest. Every nation has the right and responsibility to secure its borders and protect its people. I’m proud to join my friend and colleague Representative Eli Crane in reintroducing this legislation, which imposes a 10-year moratorium on all immigration until our system is restored, our borders are secured, and future immigration can occur safely and in a way that strengthens our country,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.

“One of our most important responsibilities as representatives is to protect the citizens of our great nation. Due to the premeditated border invasion under the Biden administration, Americans have faced devastating consequences. I’m proud to join Rep. Paul Gosar in introducing this sensible legislation to restore stability and help reestablish security within our borders,” stated Congressman Eli Crane.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

The U.S. House today passed, with bipartisan support, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern Nevada’s water security while enhancing environmental conservation efforts.

The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act would allow a portion of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Horizon Lateral water pipeline project to tunnel beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA), increasing water reliability for over a million Southern Nevadans, fortifying the region’s water infrastructure against potential outages, and minimizing disruptions and impacts to the surrounding communities from water infrastructure projects. 

The legislation also would expand the 48,438-acre Sloan Canyon NCA by 9,290 acres to enhance the preservation of the desert landscapes and habitat unique to Southern Nevada. The Sloan Canyon NCA contains the Sloan Petroglyph Site, which includes thousands of petroglyphs created by native cultures.

Congresswoman Titus stated, “Southern Nevada is the epicenter of the climate crisis with rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. Our precious water supply must be protected. The Horizon Lateral pipeline strikes an important balance. It will protect and enhance water access for District One residents and businesses while preserving more of the unique habitat and cultural history of Sloan Canyon.”  

The Southern Nevada Water Authority has affirmed its support for the legislation, emphasizing the significance of ensuring water service reliability for the Las Vegas Valley. “This legislation increases water service reliability for more than one million residents and hundreds of businesses in Southern Nevada, helping ensure the long-term viability of our regional water system while also expanding and protecting environmental resources for our community,” said John Ensminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority

Background:

The proposed underground route beneath Sloan Canyon NCA is estimated to save Southern Nevadans at least $200 million while minimizing disturbances to both residents and the local environment.

Additionally, this route ensures the water delivery system’s redundancy in emergency situations and offers flexibility to accommodate the needs of a growing community.