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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a $900,000 check to support the expansion of Marshall University Aviation’s in-person training program, strengthening workforce development in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle and addressing critical shortages in the aviation industry.

The funding, secured through Congressman Moore’s work on the House Appropriations Committee, will support the construction of a new training facility dedicated to aviation education and industry training. The expanded facility will provide hands-on instruction for aspiring pilots, dispatchers, and unmanned aerial system operators, while also offering stand-alone courses and customized training opportunities for local businesses.

The Marshall University Aviation expansion will serve both students and working professionals, helping to build a pipeline of talent equipped to meet industry needs. The facility will also play a key role in supporting regional employers by offering specialized training programs tailored to workforce demands.

The project is expected to enhance aviation training capacity in the region and position West Virginia as a leader in workforce development within the rapidly growing aviation sector.

Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:

“The investment in Marshall University’s aviation program is a commitment to West Virginia’s future workforce and economy. This new facility will expand opportunities for training in pilot certification, dispatch operations, and unmanned aerial systems, while also supporting the needs of local businesses. I’m proud to have secured $900,000 in funding through my work on the House Appropriations Committee.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (10th District of New York)

New York Elected Officials Demand Full Transparency on Costs, Developer Selection, and MTA Rights as Trump Administration Cuts Backroom Deals on Nation’s Busiest Train Station

NEW YORK, N.Y. –Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Assemblymembers Micah Lasher (District 69) and Tony Simone (District 75), State Senators Erik Bottcher and Liz Kruger, and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal released the following statement on the Trump administration’s mishandling of the Penn Station renovation project in New York City:

We stand here today in front of Penn Station — united as elected officials of the State and City of New York — to send a clear message to Donald Trump and his administration: We will not stand for secret deals. Not on our watch. Not with our money. Not with our infrastructure. And not with our rights.

Let us be clear — we agree that Penn Station must be rebuilt. With the Gateway Tunnel project moving forward and new tunnels that will transform rail capacity across the Northeast corridor, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We want to see it done. But we will not allow it to be done in the dark, behind closed doors, in private meetings between a president and his billionaire friends — while the State of New York, the City of New York, the MTA, and the communities we represent are left holding the financial bag.

President Trump held secret meetings to privately negotiate the future of this station. His own White House wouldn’t even confirm the meeting took place. This same president tried to leverage billions of dollars in withheld infrastructure funds to pressure Senator Schumer into a backroom renaming deal. This is a pattern — deals made in private, costs dumped on the public, and assets handed to the wealthy and well-connected.

A Word About Andy Byford

Andy Byford is a respected transit professional and we are not here to question his integrity. But Byford himself has confirmed that the White House will have final say over the winning design and developer. This is not a process insulated from politics. Donald Trump — not transit experts, not New Yorkers — makes the final call.

Three Failures. No Answers. No Accountability.

First, there is no transparency. Three developer teams have been shortlisted behind closed doors — all three with strong connections to the Trump administration and its donors, and all three actively lobbying the White House. No RFP has been released. No public hearings. No community input. When all three finalists have ties to Trump’s political world and the White House picks the winner, that is not a competitive process. That is a political favor waiting to be handed out.

Second, there is no honest accounting of the cost. Estimates run as high as $7 billion with a potential public shortfall of nearly $6 billion. The full price tag has not been disclosed. Will commuters face surcharges on their MTA and NJ Transit tickets? Will the State and City be forced to absorb billions they never agreed to fund? New York State has already pulled back its $1.3 billion commitment expecting the federal government to step up — and Washington has put forward just $43 million so far. That gap has to be filled by someone. New Yorkers deserve to know who — before a single contract is signed.

Third, the MTA has been shut out. The agency that serves millions of New York commuters every single day has no meaningful seat at this table. There are serious questions about whether the MTA’s existing rights at Penn Station — rights that protect LIRR riders and the investments New York has already made — will be respected as this process moves forward. We are putting the Trump administration on notice: those rights will be honored and New York’s investment will be respected.

No transparency. No cost accountability. The MTA frozen out. These are not oversights. These are deliberate choices — and they all point in the same direction. Public assets in. Private profits out. New York left holding the bag.

Not On Our Watch

We will not be presented with a done deal cooked up in secret between the President and politically connected billionaires. We will not allow public assets to be handed to private developers under terms the public never saw, never debated, and never approved. And we will not allow the MTA to be frozen out of decisions that directly affect its riders and operations.

We are calling today for a fully open and transparent process. Release the RFP. Disclose the full costs. Restore the MTA to its rightful place at the table. Hold public hearings. Give New York a real voice in the future of its own station.

And let us be clear about one more thing. The people who live and work around Penn Station must have a real voice in its future. This is their neighborhood. Any redevelopment of Penn Station is an opportunity to do something truly transformative — not just for commuters, but for this community and this city. We should be building a true 24/7 neighborhood around Penn Station. Housing — and especially affordable housing. Retail. Public spaces. A living, breathing community that takes full advantage of the finest transportation hub in the entire region. That is what New York needs. That is what our city and region deserve. And that vision cannot be decided in a backroom deal between a president and his billionaire developer friends. It must be decided with the community, for the community.

Amtrak owns Penn Station — but make no mistake, it belongs to the people. It will be rebuilt with public money. And it will be rebuilt on public terms.

We are not going anywhere. We are united. And we are just getting started.

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

Larsen Releases Statement on Attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), released the following statement on the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. 

“This evening, law enforcement acted swiftly to protect the President, Vice President, First Lady, Cabinet members, and attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a gunman opened fire.  

“I am deeply grateful for their dedication and service, and I am keeping those who were placed in harm’s way in my thoughts and prayers.”

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

San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

“It is a great relief that the President, First Lady and everyone in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is safe following a terrifying act of violence inside the venue.

“The brave men and women of the United States Secret Service and local law enforcement are to be commended for their swift action to secure the scene and protect those present.

“As someone whose family has suffered political violence, my prayers are with the injured officer and all those affected by the trauma of these horrible incidents.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Dasha Burns and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) on C-SPAN’s Ceasefire for a bipartisan conversation to discuss the war with Iran, the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, and the affordability crisis facing Americans. Below are excerpts of his remarks during the episode:

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

In addition to expanding affordable housing, the funding will help stimulate the local economy by creating new jobs

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $3,000,000 in community project funding for the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino’s (HACSB) Arrowhead Grove Affordable Housing Phase V project. This grant funding will expand affordable housing in the Inland Empire by supporting the completion of 132 new low-cost, energy-efficient housing units for low-income residents. 
Once complete, the Arrowhead Grove Affordable Housing Redevelopment project will convert the aging Waterman Gardens public housing development into a modern, sustainable community with a total of 534 new units of affordable housing, a community resource center, after-school programs, and other services that will benefit the neighborhood. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.
“In Congress, one of my top priorities is to lower the cost of housing so that people who want to live, work and raise a family here in the Inland Empire can do so,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “That is why I am proud to deliver $3 million in funding for the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino to expand affordable housing in our region. Arrowhead Grove will give hundreds of San Bernardino residents an affordable place to call home and improve the quality of life for the broader community. Projects like this offer more than just a roof over people’s heads—they give Inland Empire residents hope, opportunity and a chance for a brighter future. I’ll keep working to deliver investments in our community that help reduce housing costs so that families can thrive.”
“Arrowhead Grove is a great example of how new housing developments can be affordable, attractive, energy efficient, and successful,” said Mayor Helen Tran, City of San Bernardino. “We are grateful to Congressman Aguilar for securing $3 million for phase five of this development, which will bring 132 additional affordable housing units to San Bernardino.”
“On behalf of the County of San Bernardino, I want to thank Congressman Aguilar for his continued investment in our communities and his leadership in expanding access to affordable housing,” said Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor, Fifth District. “Projects like Arrowhead Grove are about more than building homes—they’re about creating stable, supportive environments where families can thrive, children can succeed, and neighborhoods can grow stronger. This $3 million investment moves us closer to that vision and reflects what’s possible when we work together to deliver real results for our residents.”
“We are deeply grateful to Congressman Aguilar for his continued leadership and commitment to expanding affordable housing in our region,” said Maria Razo, Executive Director, Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino. “This $3 million investment brings us one step closer to delivering the next phase of high-quality, energy-efficient homes that will serve families in San Bernardino for generations to come. This milestone also reflects the power of strong partnerships between local and federal leaders, and Congressman Aguilar’s advocacy has been instrumental in moving this project forward and ensuring that more families have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.”
“We’re grateful to Congressman Aguilar for his steadfast support of Arrowhead Grove,” said Michael Ruane, President, National CORE. “This community reflects a vision more than a decade in the making, transforming a 1940s public housing site into a modern, thriving neighborhood rooted in opportunity and services. This new funding allows us to build on that momentum and continue delivering for San Bernardino residents through strong, sustained partnership.”
Since 2022, Rep. Aguilar has secured a total of $8.6 million in funding for the Arrowhead Grove project in Fiscal Years (FY) 2023, 2024 and 2026 under the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), Rep. Aguilar secured $10.2 million for six projects in California’s 33rd Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, hosted a recognition evening and exhibit on Thursday night to announce the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District.

The first-place winner for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is Alyssa Wang of Woodbury, for her graphite piece entitled “Color Me Happy.” Saint Paul’s Rebecca Maas placed second for her oil painting entitled “While I Sleep In.” Lily Kroeger of North St. Paul took third place for her colored pencil piece entitled “Puppeteer My Own Limits.”

“Over the weekend, more than 6,400 people took the opportunity to view the amazing talent and creativity of the more than sixty young artists from across the Fourth District who competed in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Betty McCollum. “I’m grateful to all the students who applied their time, effort, and creativity to submit a piece of artwork, and I commend them for showing the courage to showcase their talents to our community. Congratulations to Alyssa, Rebecca, and Lily! 

Wang’s first place work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from across the United States. Maas’ work will be displayed in Congresswoman McCollum’s Washington, D.C. office, and Kroeger’s piece will hang in the Congresswoman’s Saint Paul office. The competition was open to all Fourth District high school students and attracted dozens of entries which were displayed at the Atrium Gallery of the Schmidt Artist Lofts as part of the 2026 Spring Saint Paul Art Crawl. 

A panel of Fourth Congressional District Resident Artists generously volunteered their time to judge the students’ art. The winners were announced during a recognition evening on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at the Schmidt Artist Lofts. 

All 2026 entries can be viewed online here.

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

Congresswomen and Mayor Hold Classroom Visit and Roundtable Discussion at Horizons for Homeless Children

Photos | Story Hour Video | Media Availability

ROXBURY – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) visited Horizons for Homeless Children in Roxbury for a classroom visit and roundtable conversation with early childhood educators. The Congresswomen were joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Horizons leadership and staff, and families for a tour of the facility and a story hour with children.

“Providing high-quality, accessible early childhood education is essential to the success of our babies, families, and communities writ-large,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “I am always grateful to spend time with our educators and families and today we were reminded how powerful our community is. We will continue to show up for each other and carry the stories of families here in Roxbury and across the Massachusetts 7^th with us to Congress. I’m grateful to my sisters in service, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Wu, for their partnership and leadership in this work.”

“When we invest in our children, we invest in our country’s collective future,” said Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I was honored to spend the morning in Roxbury with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Mayor Michelle Wu talking to educators about the need for robust federal investments in early childhood education facilities.”

“Part of making Boston the best city to raise a family is making sure every child gets a strong start in life,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Horizons for Homeless Children is a shining example of what’s possible when we invest in families, and in the educators and organizations who show up for them every day. I’m grateful to have strong partners in Congresswoman Pressley and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez as we work together to ensure universal access to high-quality early education is part of the foundation for making Boston the best city for families.”

“We were so pleased to welcome Congresswomen Pressley and Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Wu to Horizons today,” said Kate Barrand, Chief Executive Officer, Horizons for Homeless Children. “Spending time in the classroom together is a powerful reminder of what’s at stake, these are young children who need stability, care, and access to specialized early learning experiences, including STEM, that help put them on a path to succeed in school and beyond. Every day, we see how much that matters for families experiencing homelessness. We’re grateful to have leaders who understand how critical it is to invest in early education and advance policies like higher pay and stronger support for early educators — priorities Horizons has long championed.”

Photos from the event are available here and footage of the Congresswomen’s media availability at the event is available here. Footage of the Congresswomen and Mayor reading to children is available here.

Congresswoman Pressley has been a longtime proponent for robust federal investments in childcare, living wages for early educators, and support for the Head Start program, and has successfully delivered federal community project funding for childcare programs across the Massachusetts 7^th Congressional District.

In May 2024, Congresswoman Pressley and Mayor Wu visited Roxbury to celebrate the $1,000,000 in federal funding she secured for Horizons to provide emergency childcare support for families experiencing homelessness.

In September 2025, Congresswoman Pressley visited Chinatown to celebrate the $425,000 in community project funding she secured for the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center’s childcare and early education programming.

In February 2023, Congresswoman Pressley welcomed Jaqueline Sanches, a Mattapan resident, early educator, and mother of two, as her guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address.

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

White Departs After Serving Pressley, Boston, and Massachusetts 7th for Over 13 Years

WASHINGTON – On the House floor, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) delivered a speech in honor of her outgoing District Director and longtime aide Eric White for an incredible 13 years serving Bostonians and the people of the Massachusetts 7^th. Congresswoman Pressley commended Eric, a lifelong Boston resident, for his impactful tenure as her aide while she was on the Boston City Council and his innumerable contributions as District Director in her congressional office.

A transcript of the Congresswoman’s speech is available below, and the video is available here.