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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Griffith Statement on DoD Selection of Virginia Tech for Fellowship Program

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

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are failing the American people on every front, Democrats are fighting to lower costs, protect healthcare and hold corrupt crooks accountable.

LEADER JEFFRIES:More than 18 months into Donald Trump’s presidential term, the verdict is clear: Donald Trump and House Republicans have failed the American people. Costs haven’t gone down in the United States of America. Costs have gone up. ICE is completely and totally out of control, spending billions of taxpayer dollars to brutalize and kill American citizens and to violently target law-abiding immigrants. The Trump tariffs have cost the American people thousands of dollars per year in additional expense. Republicans have enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, and, as a result, hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health centers all across the country, particularly in rural America, are on the brink of closure. Republicans have refused to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, putting in jeopardy the health insurance of more than 20 million Americans and causing premiums to skyrocket, in some instances more than $1,000 in additional expense per month.

Donald Trump and Republicans have launched a reckless war of choice in the Middle East that hasn’t made America safer, but that has resulted in the tragic death of 18 brave servicemembers. Hundreds more have been seriously injured, including confronting the possibility of traumatic brain injury for the rest of their lives. More than $100 billion in taxpayer money has been wasted by Donald Trump over in the Middle East, a war that he promised never to get us into. And yet, one of the main things that has changed as a result of that reckless and costly war of choice—Operation Epic Failure—is that gas prices have dramatically increased and are now north of $4 per gallon across the country.

Donald Trump and Republicans have failed the American people, which is why they clearly are on the run and are on the verge of losing control of the House of Representatives. In many instances, Republicans have already lost control of the Floor of the House of Representatives, as Democrats just demonstrated once again by successfully passing a War Powers Resolution as part of our continuing effort to bring Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice in the Middle East to a close.

House Democrats are fighting for an affordable America. And as we return home to our districts all across the country, we will make clear to the American people that our promise to them is to lower the cost of groceries, gas and housing. Our promise to the American people is that we will fight for affordable healthcare for every single American. And our promise to the American people is that we will hold the crooks accountable. If you’re a crook in the United States of America and you’ve been stealing from the American people, we’re coming after you so we can deliver a government of the people, by the people and for the people.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (3rd District of Ohio)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure students pursuing aviation degrees have access to financial aid that accurately reflects the true cost of their education, helping strengthen America’s aviation workforce and remove unnecessary barriers to entering the profession.

 

Aviation degrees require significant training costs beyond tuition, including flight hours, simulator time, and FAA certification fees. Current law creates uncertainty over whether those expenses can be included in a student’s cost of attendance, leaving many students without enough financial aid to complete their degree.

 

“As demand for pilots, aviation mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals continues to grow, we should be expanding opportunities—not creating financial barriers,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation because no student should have to put their dreams on hold simply because the true cost of an aviation degree isn’t reflected in their financial aid. This bill creates a more realistic pathway for students to earn a degree, join a high-demand workforce, and help keep America’s aviation industry soaring.”

 

“The WINGS Act addresses a critical gap in federal policy. Aviation careers offer some of the highest salaries in transportation, with airline pilots earning median salaries well into six figures.  Yet the upfront cost of required flight training often exceeds $100,000 and is not consistently recognized in federal financial aid calculations. At a time when the aviation industry faces persistent pilot shortages and growing demand, the legislation removes a financial barrier that disproportionately limits access to a high‑value STEM career path.  This bill modernizes federal policy to reflect the real cost structure of aviation education and ensures that qualified, motivated students can access training aligned with today’s workforce demand,” said Ayanna Howard, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Engineering, The Ohio State University

 

Southwest Airlines is pleased to support Representative Beatty’s proposed WINGS Act. As demand for skilled aviation professionals continues to grow, expanding access to aviation education and training is critical to developing the next generation workforce. The WINGS Act removes financial barriers for students pursuing aviation careers and supports a stronger, more resilient industry for years to come,”said Landon Nitschke, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, Southwest Airlines

 

“Flight education is inherently expensive, and current federal loan limits leave students covering $80,000 or more out of pocket. This gap puts the career out of reach for too many students,” said Regional Airline Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black. “The WINGS Act would help close that financing gap and provide more students access to transformative pilot careers. We thank Representatives Beatty, Stefanik, Wilson, and Nunn for their leadership and partnership and look forward to working with them to advance the bill through Congress.”

 

The legislation clarifies that required aviation training expenses—including flight instruction, simulator time, ground school, equipment, and FAA examination and certification fees—may be included in a student’s federally recognized cost of attendance. It also allows students enrolled in FAA Part 141 flight training programs to access higher federal loan limits, recognizing the unique cost structure of aviation education. The changes would take effect beginning with the 2027–2028 academic year.

 

The legislation has earned broad support from leaders across the aviation industry and higher education, including the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Airlines for America (A4A), NetJets, Southwest Airlines, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Regional Airline Association (RAA), The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Tuskegee University, Texas Southern University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and numerous additional colleges and universities nationwide.

 

You can find the bill text  HERE.

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (5th District Missouri)

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after his bipartisan amendment to provide $5 million for alpha-gal syndrome research was included in the underlying text of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

“Today marks an important step forward for the hundreds of thousands of Americans living with alpha-gal syndrome. By including my bipartisan amendment to invest $5 million in dedicated research, Congress is finally beginning to address a growing health challenge that has gone underrecognized and underfunded for far too long.

“For too many families, an alpha-gal diagnosis has meant navigating life-altering condition without answers, treatments, or resources they deserve. This investment will help researchers better understand the disease, improve care for patients, and move us closer to effective treatments. I’m grateful to my bipartisan partners and advocates who helped elevate this issue and ensure these families were heard.

“Unfortunately, despite this important victory, House Republican leadership chose to include deeply partisan provisions unrelated to our national defense – including language from the SAVE Act and discriminatory amendments targeting LGBTQ+ Americans – which prevented me from supporting final passage of the legislation.

“My opposition to the final bill should not be mistaken for opposition to our troops or the important bipartisan priorities included in the underlying legislation. I will continue working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that strengthen our national defense, support our servicemembers, and improve the lives of the people we are sent here to serve – without sacrificing the civil rights and constitutional protections that define our democracy.”

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Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

After years of advocacy by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), the House today finally passed legislation that will ban members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing new stocks using insider information and personally profiting from their public service. The legislation also requires members of Congress to publicly disclose their intent to sell covered investments seven to fourteen days prior to any sale and establishes enforcement penalties for trading violations, including a fee of at least $2,000 or 10% of the transaction value, whichever is greater, plus any net gains, which must be paid by the member personally.

“For far too long, members of both parties have gotten rich trading stocks using insider information they got while holding public office, and thousands of my constituents are demanding we put a stop to this corrupt practice,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “While not perfect, this legislation takes a crucial first step forward to take on those who abuse their public office for personal gain and end self-dealing in Washington. I went to Congress to change the way Washington works, and that begins with putting an end to members of Congress getting rich while middle-class families struggle with the high cost of gas, groceries, and health care. I will continue to lead the fight to reform Washington, including banning former members of Congress from lobbying for foreign countries, getting dark money out of politics, and ending shadow lobbying.”

Background: 

Following Pappas’s advocacy in 2022, then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi reversed course and announced legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress would be considered by the House. Pappas led a bipartisan call for a vote on legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. 

In 2023, he joined 20 of his colleagues in calling for leaders of the House Committee on Administration to hold a markup on legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress from trading stocks. Pappas has also fought to change the rules of the House to include a ban on trading stocks by members of Congress

In 2025, Pappas helped introduce the TRUST in Congress Act, which would require Members of Congress — as well as their spouses and dependent children — to put certain investment assets into a qualified blind trust during their entire tenure in Congress, effectively banning them from trading individual stocks. Pappas cosponsors the Restore Trust in Congress Act, legislation that would ban Members of Congress from trading stocks and profiting off of public service, and supported the bipartisan effort to force a vote on it.

In March, Congressman Pappas helped introduce the No Getting Rich in Congress Act, sweeping legislation to crack down on insider trading in Congress and the White House, restore trust in government, and ensure public service is about serving the American people, not personal profit.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04)

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after four of his bills, the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act, Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act, Tech Diplomacy Training Act, and FORGE Act, passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday, as part of a comprehensive package to modernize U.S. State Department policies.
 
“I am proud to see my legislation pass out of the full House Foreign Affairs Committee,” said Congressman Baird. “These bills will ensure Americans’ tax dollars are not funneled to entities like the Palestine Liberation Organization as it continues to commit human rights violations and incite acts of terrorism; train our nation’s top diplomats in emerging technologies; secure America’s global leadership in nuclear technology; and eliminate financial burdens for decorated veterans who apply for a passport. This legislation is critical to strengthening our national security and America’s standing on the global stage. I thank Chairman Mast for his continued leadership and commitment to putting American interests first in our foreign policy, and I hope this legislation passes the full U.S. House soon.” 
 
Background:
H.R.3208 — No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act of 2025: Expands existing funding prohibitions to include organizations in the United Nations (UN) that afford status, rights, or privileges to the Palestinian Authority (PA) or Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) beyond observer status.

H.R.7398 — Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act: Eliminates passport book fees for Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients.

H.R.8212 — Tech Diplomacy Training Act: Ensures all Foreign Service officers receive training on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts prior to being stationed abroad, and makes the same training available and encouraged for all other U.S. State Department employees.

H.R. 8648 — FORGE Act: Secures the United States’ global leadership in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology and implements American safety, security, and nonproliferation standards. The FORGE Act also codifies a U.S. State Department program, the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, designed to deepen strategic ties with partner nations on secure and safe nuclear energy infrastructure. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), alongside Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Scott Franklin (R-FL-18), Suhas Subramanyan (D-VA-10), and Erin Houchin (R-IN-09), introduced the Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation, and Reporting (FRONTIER) Act. introduced the Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation, and Reporting Act, or the FRONTIER Act. The bipartisan legislation, which was developed as part of the broader Great American AI Act framework, establishes a national, risk-based framework governing the development and deployment of the most advanced artificial intelligence models.
The FRONTIER Act establishes tiered requirements based on the size of a frontier AI developer, including model cards, risk-management frameworks, independent audits, incident reporting, and ongoing assessments. It also creates a uniform national standard for transparency, auditing, and reporting of catastrophic risk to prevent a patchwork of state regulations.
“As AI systems grow more capable, Americans deserve confidence that the most powerful models are being developed responsibly,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The bipartisan FRONTIER Act delivers commonsense transparency and independent oversight for the largest AI developers while giving them a single, clear national standard to build on. This is how we protect the public from catastrophic risks without slowing the innovation that keeps America competitive.”
“Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, and Congress must ensure our regulatory framework keeps pace without undermining American innovation,” said Congressman Obernolte. “The FRONTIER Act focuses oversight on the largest developers and most advanced models, requiring transparency, independent evaluation, and timely reporting of serious safety incidents. This legislation will protect Americans from catastrophic risk, provide developers with clear rules of the road, and ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI.”
“The window to get AI policy right is closing, and Congress can’t afford to miss it,” said Congressman Peters. “I supported Representatives Trahan and Obernolte’s initial draft so we could develop a better bill that reflects how this technology works and where it’s headed. Thanks to input from researchers, experts, and civil society advocates, that process worked. The FRONTIER Act is a targeted bill with clear, uniform transparency, and safety standards, instead of a fifty-state patchwork. I’m glad to support this bipartisan effort so that Congress acts before this technology outruns us.”
“The FRONTIER Act recognizes that not every AI developer should be regulated the same way. It takes a targeted approach by focusing only on the handful of companies developing the most powerful frontier AI models, not the startups and innovators driving America’s AI ecosystem,” said Congressman Franklin. “By tying coverage to substantial AI research and development investments and requiring transparency and independent assessments from those developers, the bill avoids one-size-fits-all mandates and allows smaller innovators to spend their time building new technologies instead of navigating unnecessary federal red tape.”
“This is a four-alarm fire. We need to take action now. These frontier models could have the power to create serious chaos and harm without adequate regulations. This bill, while not perfect, is an important, bipartisan step in the right direction. We need a bill like this that can actually pass this Congress and get signed into law. But this is only the first step, and more action needs to be taken to protect people from the harm these models can cause,” said Congressman Subramanyan.
“America must lead the world in artificial intelligence, and we can do that while being clear-eyed about the risks,” said Congresswoman Houchin. “Just this week, one of the most advanced AI systems in the country broke out of its own developer’s testing environment, reaching systems it was never supposed to touch. This is exactly the kind of incident that shouldn’t stay behind closed doors. The FRONTIER Act delivers transparency and accountability from the largest AI developers. Innovation and guardrails are not opposites—both are necessary to stay ahead of our adversaries.”
A copy of the legislation introduced today can be accessed HERE.
A section-by-section summary can be accessed HERE.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Sanford D Bishop Jr (GA-02)

House-passed NDAA includes important investments for servicemembers, Fort Benning, and Robins Air Force Base, but Republican leaders attached unrelated partisan poison pill provisions

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

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

Headline: Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0

Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0