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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

Headline: Newhouse Supports Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship and Identification to Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon House passage of S. 1383, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to require proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo identification to vote in federal elections. 

“Election law is a complicated and intricate issue. While the Constitution grants states the power to conduct elections, the federal government has a responsibility to safeguard the integrity of federal elections,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Requiring identification and proof of citizenship to vote ensures that only American citizens are participating in our democratic process. I oppose calls to ‘nationalize’ our elections but support common-sense reforms to make our elections more secure.” 

This legislation requires individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship at the time of registration. It prohibits states from accepting or processing a federal voter registration application without such proof, while requiring states to establish an alternative process allowing applicants to submit other evidence to demonstrate citizenship.

It also mandates that states take ongoing steps to ensure that only U.S. citizens remain on federal voter rolls, including implementing programs to identify and remove non-citizens using information from specified data sources.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

Headline: Newhouse Votes to Eliminate Tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon House passage of H.J. Res. 72 to end the emergency declaration and tariffs on Canada from Executive Order 14193. The resolution passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 219-211.

“Over the last few years, I have been a staunch advocate in the fight to end the fentanyl crisis. The reality is the overwhelming majority of illicit drugs have come through the Southern Border, which thanks to the Trump Administration, is effectively closed. Washington State’s economy is heavily intertwined with that of our neighbors to the North. Canada is our state’s second largest export market with billions of dollars in Washington commodities being sold there every year. Our agricultural producers’ input and equipment prices have continued to climb, and Canada’s reciprocal tariffs and actions have harmed our state’s beer, wine, and spirits industry. 

Equally important is the fact that Congress should not tie its own hands on our Constitutional authority to levy tariffs. While I understand the President’s approach to utilize tariffs as leverage to secure more trade deals, the fact of the matter remains the tariffs on Canada have harmed Washingtonians. Congress must play a strong role in the upcoming USMCA review to strengthening the trade deal to the benefits of American farmers, businesses, and consumers.” 

President Trump signed Executive Order 14193 on February 1, 2025, declaring an emergency over the flow of fentanyl through the Northern Border. Concurrently, the President placed ad valorem tariffs on Canadian products, alleging the country had not adequately contributed to Northern Border security. Canada has since placed reciprocal tariffs on U.S. products. 

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

Headline: Carter bill securing U.S. undersea cables passes House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today celebrated the House of Representatives passing their Undersea Cable Protection Act, a bill strengthening national security and global connectivity by safeguarding the United States’ submarine cable infrastructure.

The bill, which now heads to the Senate, accomplishes these goals by ensuring diversity of routes for national security, eliminating duplicative permitting laws, and promoting rather than delaying the deployment and maintenance of submarine cables. It also preserves existing local, state, and federal permitting rules and protects national marine sanctuaries.

“By passing this bill, we are advancing President Trump’s mandate to strengthen national security and cut burdensome red tape. Streamlining and improving the permitting processes behind our submarine cable infrastructure will help advance global connectivity and speed up deployment and maintenance, ensuring our cables are not subject to attacks from hostile foreign nations such as China,” said Rep. Carter.

“Undersea networks are a major component of global connectivity and our digital economy,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Undersea Cable Protection Act would ensure that undersea cables can be built and preserved without duplicative, burdensome, and unnecessary federal regulations. I’m thrilled to see this pass the House, and I’m looking forward to its passage in the Senate, which will deliver a critical win for America’s digital infrastructure, national security, and economic competitiveness.”

“Undersea cables carry our global internet traffic and digital communications, serving as a critical piece of infrastructure that keeps us connected to the world. Because of burdensome federal regulations that impose undue burdens on projects, we haven’t laid new cables in marine sanctuaries in more than 20 years. Rep. Carter’s bill helps cut red tape, ensuring the United States can meet future technological demands,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR)

Read full bill text here. 

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

Headline: Carter lauds House passage of SAVE America Act

Carter lauds House passage of SAVE America Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Dingell Secures more than $14.5 Million for Michigan’s 6th District in FY26 Government Funding Bills

15 of 15 projects requested by Dingell received federal funding

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) today introduced a bill to prohibit the Trump Administration or any federal agency from interfering in the opening and operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The New York Times reported that Detroit billionaire Matthew Mouron, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, hich connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday, February 9. Hours later, Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge – a bridge that would bring economic prosperity to Michigan and the U.S., but would compete with the Ambassador Bridge.

“Donald Trump won Michigan, and now he’s turning his back on the working people who put him in office,” said Dingell. “Instead of fighting for Michigan workers and our economy, he’s protecting his billionaire donors. In 2017, Trump himself endorsed the bridge, calling it a “vital economic link between our two countries.” Nothing has changed. Canada is our friend, our neighbor, and one of our strongest allies. The Gordie Howe Bridge means jobs and livelihoods for Michigan families. This bill simply prevents federal interference in its opening and operation, and I’m proud to lead this effort alongside Congresswoman Stevens and the entire Michigan House Democratic delegation. It’s shameful that the President continues to put personal interests ahead of American workers. I won’t accept it and I’ll always stand up for Michigan.”

“Donald Trump is unsurprisingly putting good-paying Michigan jobs and billions of dollars in economic growth at risk by threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge,” said Stevens. “I know the importance of Michigan manufacturing and that’s why I’m demanding Trump drop this reckless threat, let the bridge open, and stop playing games with our jobs and our economy.”

“The Gordie Howe International Bridge is the product of years of cross-border work, investment, and cooperation and is ready to open this spring. It’s no surprise that Matthew Moroun, owner of the dangerously obsolete Ambassador Bridge, met with the Trump Administration mere hours before the president absurdly threatened to block this safer, more efficient bridge from opening. Michiganders and the American people will not be denied this crucial new crossing by the White House’s blatant corruption,” said Tlaib.

“Trump’s threat to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a spit in the face to Detroiters who have been patiently awaiting its opening. Thanks to the incredible diplomacy of President Obama, Canada paid the entire cost of the bridge, all while supporting American workers by hiring them to work on its construction and using American steel to build it. We were getting a bridge at no cost to us, but, Trump is recklessly threatening to throw all of that away for no other reason than to inflict pain on Michiganders and Canadians alike. This awful decision would kill jobs, stifle transportation, and increase costs in Michigan,” said Thanedar.

“Canada and the United States have shared a strong, trusted partnership for centuries, and in Michigan, that relationship matters every single day. Canada is our state’s largest trading partner, and projects like the Gordie Howe International Bridge represent what’s possible when we work together across borders to prioritize jobs, commerce, and cooperation,” said Scholten. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Michigan-Canada Partnership Act to block the Trump Administration from interfering with the opening of this critical bridge.”

“The Gordie Howe Bridge has been a bipartisan priority because it supports jobs, makes transport easier, and will lower costs. At the last minute, the President wants to derail this hugely important project because a billionaire campaign donor told him to,” said McDonald Rivet. “This kind of blatant corruption hurts working families, and needs to end. For the sake of Michigan’s economy, let’s pass this bill.”

Read full bill text here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson Representing the 5th District of CALIFORNIA

Read my statement on voting to end President Trump’s “emergency” tariffs on Canada: 

“Tonight, I voted to end this president’s so-called ‘emergency’ tariffs on Canada, and the House successfully passed the bill.

“These tariffs have hurt our agricultural producers and small businesses, driven up costs for consumers, and damaged our country’s important relationship with our closest neighbor and ally. At a time when families are already facing higher prices, we should be lowering costs and strengthening partnerships, not fighting with our allies.

“Today’s vote is an important step toward restoring stability, reclaiming Congress’ authority over tariffs, and reinforcing the strong economic ties that benefit both of our nations.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)

Today, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, a revised and improved version of the widely supported SAVE Act. The SAVE America Act adds a voter ID requirement for voting in federal elections while maintaining the original bill’s proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration. After offering his support for the bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:

“The American people are overwhelmingly supportive of requiring a photo ID to vote in federal elections. While Georgia law already requires a photo ID to vote, and federal law states that it is illegal for foreign nationals and noncitizens to vote, we continue to see noncitizens unlawfully register in some states. This is unacceptable and threatens the integrity of our elections.

“The SAVE America Act is a commonsense effort to ensure American citizens decide American elections by requiring a valid ID to vote. It’s that simple. While Democrats continue to fearmonger and spread outright falsehoods about this bill—I will continue to fight for hardworking Americans who want free, fair, and secure elections,” said Congressman Allen.

Polling has consistently shown strong majorities support voter ID requirements:

• Pew Research Center: 83% of Americans favor requiring all voters to show government-issued photo ID to vote, including 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats. Just 16% of Americans are in opposition.
• Gallup: 84% of Americans support requiring photo ID to vote, including 98% of Republicans, 84% of independents, and 67% of Democrats. Separately, 83% support requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time.
• Additional surveys, including from Napolitan News Service and The Center Square, consistently show extraordinary support for voter ID.

To read the bill click here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada. The resolution passed the House 219-211 with bipartisan support:

“The people I represent need immediate relief from President Trump’s stupid tariffs and high prices. That is why I helped lead the effort to force a vote on repealing the President’s tariffs on Canada.

“The President’s tariffs have destroyed local businesses and driven up costs for families in Whatcom County, Skagit County and all over Northwest Washington. The average Washington family paid $2,008 more for basic living expenses in 2025 than in 2024.

“The Administration should be working with Canada to reduce barriers between our two economies, create jobs and lower prices. It’s not complicated: trade good, tariffs bad.

“My colleagues in the Senate have already voted twice to end tariffs on Canada, and I urge them now to take up this legislation and send it to the President’s desk. I will keep fighting to bring down costs in Washington state and make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”

A PDF of the resolution can be found here.

Rep. Larsen is a member of the New Democrat Coalition Trade and Tariffs Task Force and has been a leader in opposing the Trump administration’s tariffs.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE)

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement celebrating the House passage of the SAVE America Act.  
 
“Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our democracy. Americans deserve to trust that when election results are announced, they reflect the lawful will of the people. Today’s passage of the SAVE America Act marks an important first step toward strengthening safeguards, improving accountability, and reinforcing public trust in our democratic process. I am proud to support this measure and look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to advance it to the President’s desk.”  
 
Background on the SAVE America Act:  
 
The SAVE America Act strengthens election integrity by:

• Requiring individuals to present an eligible photo identification document when voting to verify identity.
   
• Requiring in-person proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
   
• Directing states to implement procedures to identify and remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls, consistent with federal law and due process protections. 
   

Click here to read the full text of the bill.