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

Headline: Newhouse Introduces Pro-Nuclear Energy Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Parity for Nuclear Energy Investment Act to expand tax incentives for investments in U.S. nuclear energy development.  

“After protecting tax credits for nuclear energy in the Working Families Tax Cuts, it is time to expand investment opportunities for new projects in places like the Tri-Cities,” said Rep. Newhouse. “The Administration is expediting efforts to produce more American nuclear energy, and Richland will be home to some of the first small modular reactors which will help achieve that goal. These projects will create new high-quality jobs, increase economic development, and make Central Washington a leader in the future of U.S. nuclear energy production.” 

This legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) and Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and is supported by Energy Northwest, the Nuclear Energy Institute, Elementl Power, Constellation Energy, Holtec International, and X-Energy.

Bob Schuetz, CEO, Energy Northwest, said, “This important bill from Congressman Newhouse reflects the national imperative to lead on advanced nuclear. It ensures the new nuclear energy communities bonus tax credit will benefit the world-class workforce and residents of the Tri-Cities, bringing down the cost of the new nuclear projects needed for grid reliability in for the Pacific Northwest.” 

Maria Korsnick, President and CEO, the Nuclear Energy Institute, said, “We commend Representative Newhouse for his support to close an important gap in the tax incentives for commercial nuclear technologies. Allowing new nuclear projects to claim the nuclear-specific energy community bonus under the section 48E tax credit mirrors what is already available for projects under the section 45Y tax credit. The change being proposed in the legislation will support new nuclear deployment and bring even more high-quality jobs to communities across the country.” 

Chris Colbert, Chairman and CEO, Elementl Power, said, “We strongly support the new legislation introduced by Representative Newhouse to address critical gaps in the current energy tax credit framework. By extending the nuclear communities bonus to the investment tax credit, this legislation will help spur the construction of new nuclear plants to meet our country’s growing power demands, unlock new opportunities for investment, job creation, and local economic growth in communities that have long supported America’s energy leadership.” 

David Dardis, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Policy Officer, Constellation Energy, said, “Constellation applauds Congressman Newhouse’s leadership and commitment to fostering innovation and growth in America’s energy sector. His bill providing parity for the Energy Communities credit to Section 48E will help drive investment in new, reliable clean energy projects at a critical time as we work to meet growing energy demand.” 

Pat O’Brien, Director of Government Affairs and Communications, Holtec International, said, “Congressman Newhouse is a leader in nuclear power because he understands the most significant hurdle to a true renaissance in baseload power is the construction cost. This provision doesn’t pay for the power plant but instead enables private capital to become obtainable. Significantly, it enables the new baseload power generation to site where previous plants have operated.” 

Background 

The Working Families Tax Cuts added a new bonus credit incentive with respect to the Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit under U.S. Code Section 45Y for “advanced nuclear facilities” located in “nuclear energy communities,” which are any metropolitan statistical area (MSA) that has, or any time since 2010 has had, 0.17% direct employment related to the advancement of nuclear power.

This bonus incentive for the 45Y credit increases a facility’s otherwise applicable production tax credit rate by 10 percent but does not apply to the 48E Investment Tax Credit. 

This legislation would create parity for advanced nuclear energy investment by making available this 10 percent new bonus incentive with respect to the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit under U.S. Code Section 48E. Additionally, it would grant eligibility to new advanced nuclear facilities in non-metropolitan statistical areas, which makes this bonus tax credit consistent with those in existing law for other energy generation sources. 

See full bill text here. 

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

Bacon Co-leads Bipartisan Action to Prevent ACA Premium Spikes and Protect Affordable Healthcare

Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act delivers a practical, passable solution to avert year-end crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Tom Suozzi (NY-02), Jared Golden (ME-02), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Donald G. Davis (NC-01), to introduce the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act, a two-party, targeted solution to prevent a sharp jump in healthcare costs as current protections expire and ensure millions of Americans can maintain affordable coverage.

Without immediate congressional action, the scheduled expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits would result in steep, sudden cost increases and widespread loss of coverage—destabilizing the healthcare markets working families rely upon.

“I’m glad we’re moving the debate forward on extending and reforming the Affordable Care Act subsidies. I’ve made clear to my colleagues on both sides that Congress needs a smart, bipartisan agreement that prevents our constituents’ health insurance premiums from skyrocketing,” said Rep. Bacon. “That’s why I worked with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Jared Golden, Tom Suozzi, Rob Bresnahan, and Don Davis to introduce the Bipartisan Health Coverage Affordability Act, another reasonable compromise that extends the enhanced premium tax credits for two years and applies new income caps and fraud protections. This may not be the final package Congress adopts, but it’s a responsible compromise that can help break the gridlock and protect families from higher costs.” 

Key Provisions of the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act

The legislation advances five reforms designed to protect affordability, strengthen accountability, and ensure taxpayer value:

• Prevents premium spikes: Extends enhanced premium tax credits through 2027, to protect families from abrupt monthly cost increases.
• Restores Consumer Control: Stops unauthorized plan and subsidy changes by requiring consent and prompt notification before any modifications take effect.
• Shines Light on Middlemen: Ends hidden spread pricing, severs PBM profits from drug prices, and requires full rebate pass-through to ensure savings reach patients.
• Gives Families New Tools to Manage Costs: Expands access to Health Savings Accounts and simplifies premium payments to reduce disruptions in coverage.
• Smart Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars: Modernizes eligibility and introduces a reasonable minimum contribution to protect long-term affordability and responsible stewardship of federal dollars.

“From the outset, I committed to delivering a bipartisan solution to prevent devastating premium spikes—today, we are doing exactly that. Our bill keeps the ACA’s premium tax credits in place, so families are not blindsided with unaffordable increases in the care they depend on,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “This is a practical, people-first fix that protects families now, while preserving the space to keep working toward a stronger, smarter, more affordable healthcare system. When the stakes are this high, responsible governance means securing 80 percent of what families need today rather than risking 100 percent of nothing tomorrow. We built this the right way—with input from across the aisle and across chambers—with the clearest pathway to the President’s desk. We’re ready to get this done, and we call on our colleagues to step up, join us, and put American families, not political messaging, first.”

“The expiration of the ACA Premium Tax Credits on 12/31/25 would create an avoidable crisis for millions of Americans who will face an explosion of their healthcare premiums. We need a bipartisan solution now, and we must battle against the petty partisan interests that put politics above people. Simply put, while this bill is not perfect, it is a short-term, reasonable solution that prevents catastrophic premium spikes. If enacted, we must use the reprieve to craft long-term reforms to lower healthcare costs in the long run: incentivizing preventative care, lowering drug prices, and cracking down on wasteful bureaucracy and abuse in our system. To get there, we must work together now, and act with the urgency this moment demands,” said Rep. Suozzi

“We have known for months that there is no way for either party to address the looming health care cliff alone. It’s long past time that members and leaders in Congress come together to prevent catastrophic coverage price spikes for millions of Americans,” said Rep. Golden. “The Bipartisan Health Coverage Affordability Act preserves the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for the families who need them most, implements sensible income caps to reduce costs and better target benefits and cracks down on prescription drug middlemen. This moment requires leaders to abandon their partisan corners and govern. Our bill provides a path out of gridlock and toward solutions.”

“Congress must act swiftly to bring certainty and reduce anxiety. We must promote greater accountability and ensure families do not lose vital health coverage or face bankruptcy due to medical emergencies,” said Rep. Davis.

“Families across Northeastern Pennsylvania have expressed that affordability is a key concern in our healthcare system,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “This bipartisan effort to extend ACA tax credits has the potential to help working families keep more money in their pockets and maintain the coverage they rely on.”

Read the full bill text here.

Background: 

The Affordable Care Act established premium tax credits to help families afford coverage. To prevent sharp price increases during recent years of inflation, Congress temporarily enhanced those credits in 2021 and extended them through 2025 while broader reforms continued to be debated.

That extension now expires at year’s end. Without a targeted fix, millions would see immediate and significant premium spikes on January 1—jeopardizing household budgets and destabilizing the individual market.

Recognizing both the urgency and the responsibility to deliver a real solution, Fitzpatrick has led months of bipartisan engagement to produce a plan that is responsible, passable, and ready to go. The Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act reflects that work, providing the protections families need now and a durable framework for continuing long-term efforts to bring down healthcare costs.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier MD (WA-08) sent a letter to Centers for Diseases Control & Prevention (CDC) Acting Director James O’Neill and the advisory panel it oversees urging them to maintain the existing recommendations in support of the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. The advisory panel is scheduled to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B birth dose recommendation during its two-day meeting starting Dec. 4, potentially limiting children’s access to the life-saving vaccine. 

In the letter, the members said: “[we] are very concerned that the Committee may vote to remove this longstanding recommendation this month as part of its larger focus on altering childhood vaccinations. There is no data to support delaying the first immunization to one-month, four years, or 12 years of age. Since the implementation of the birth dose recommendation in 1991, there has been an astonishing 99% reduction in childhood hepatitis B infections. In the last 30 years, this vaccine schedule is estimated to have saved over 90,000 lives, prevented 6 million infections, and nearly 1 million hospitalizations. Further, a model by the Center for Disease Analysis Foundation found that removing the universal birth dose in favor of later vaccination initiation would result in 99,000 new hepatitis B infections that could have been prevented. To protect children from hepatitis B, we strongly urge you to maintain the existing ACIP recommendation in support of the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.”

To read the full letter, click HERE. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois)

Full Text of Resolution (PDF)

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) led 20 House colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran’s government for persecuting members of the Baha’i faith. The Iranian Baha’i community is the largest religious minority in Iran with a membership of more than 300,000 people.

“The Iranian government’s relentless assault on its Baha’i minority is an outrage that demands immediate action,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “We have updated the bipartisan resolution, which passed the House of Representatives last Congress, to send an even stronger, more unified message from the United States to the government of Iran condemning its grave human rights abuses. The United States and our allies must use every diplomatic tool available to hold Iran accountable and put a stop to this hate-fueled campaign once and for all.” 

“The Iranian regime’s assault on the peaceful Baha’i community is abhorrent and must be condemned by leaders across the free world,” said Congressman Michael McCaul. “Through this resolution, the United States Congress is sending a clear message that we stand with the Baha’i community and will not tolerate Iran’s efforts to silence, intimidate, and persecute members of the Baha’i faith.” 

Unlike some other religious minorities such as Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians, Iran’s Baha’is have never been recognized by their government and are often persecuted by the Iranian regime. The regime often seizes personal property, denies Baha’i access to education and employment opportunities, and detains or imprisons Baha’is based solely on their religious beliefs.

The Iranian government’s reprehensible persecution of its Baha’i minority is a continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In addition to denouncing the Iranian government’s oppression of the Baha’i community, this resolution calls on Iran to immediately release imprisoned Baha’is and put an end to its state-sponsored hate campaign against them. The resolution encourages the U.S. president and secretary of state to condemn Iran’s continued rights violations and imposes sanctions on Iranian government officials who are responsible for those abuses.

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and John Boozman (R-AR) are leading companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

“The Iranian government has squeezed every freedom from members of the Baha’i community,” said Senator Ron Wyden. “Imprisoning and torturing Baha’is and taking away their rights is immoral, unjust, and just plain wrong. The Baha’i community in Iran deserves to freely practice their religion without fear of state-sponsored persecution. I will not stop making it loud and clear that we will not stand for any part of Iran’s full-scale attack on the Baha’i community.” 

“The persecution of members of the Baha’i community in Iran remains alarming and disturbing,” said Senator John Boozman. “As Americans, we are blessed with religious freedom and stand with members of the Baha’i faith in their pursuit of this fundamental principle. This resolution reaffirms our commitment to their cause and solidarity against efforts to repress minority religious expression.”

In addition to Reps. Schakowsky and McCaul, this resolution is cosponsored in the House of Representatives by Reps. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Rich McCormick (GA-07), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), and Rudy Yakym (IN-02).

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Representing the 11th District of California

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, December 2nd, Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), will host a shadow hearing entitled, “Republican Priorities: Billionaire Tax Breaks, Not Health Care for Working Families.” The hearing will include health experts, small businesses owners, and Marketplace enrollees to highlight the importance of extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Representing the 11th District of California

Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he will host a town hall in San Ramon to discuss improving transportation and education in the East Bay on Saturday, December 6^th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT. 

As a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Education and Workforce, Congressman DeSaulnier will provide updates on his work to improve quality of life in the East Bay by reducing commute times and supporting families, students, and public education. He will also take questions from constituents. 

Town Hall on Improving Transportation and Education in the East Bay
Saturday, December 6^th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
Live Oak Elementary School
5151 Sherwood Way, San Ramon, CA 94582

The event is open to the public and press. To RSVP or request special accommodations, visit https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp or call (925) 933-2660. Please note that space is limited. 

This will be Congressman DeSaulnier’s 253^rd town hall and mobile district office hour since coming to Congress in January 2015.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s plan for an $12 billion tariff-relief bailout for farmers:

“President Trump is betting that throwing $12 billion in taxpayer dollars at the chaos he created will somehow make Americans forget he caused this disaster in the first place.

“Families across the country are already paying the price on everything from groceries to energy for his chaotic trade wars. Now he wants to waste even more of their money to hide the financial losses farmers are facing due to his reckless policies.

“Instead of letting Trump burn through yet another pile of cash to hide his mistakes, congressional Republicans should finally step up and work with Democrats to reclaim our constitutional tariff authority. It’s time to put an end to Trump’s trade wars so we can reopen foreign markets for our farmers and lower prices for American families.”

Background

Ranking Member Sánchez introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill that would turn off most of President Trump’s tariffs and require congressional approval for any new tariffs imposed by the president. The bill has the support of all Ways and Means Democrats.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Moolenaar (4th District of Michigan)

Headline: Moolenaar Recognizes Korsons' Tree Farms' Official White House Christmas Tree

Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congressman John James, joined by the rest of their colleagues in the Michigan congressional delegation, introduced a resolution congratulating Korson’s Tree Farms in Montcalm County for being selected to provide the official 2025 White House Christmas Tree. 

“Korson’s Tree Farms is the first Michigan grower in 41 years to be selected as the official White House Christmas Tree, and their family-run operation represents the excellence and tradition that define Michigan’s growers. I am grateful to honor this achievement and celebrate the role Michigan will play in bringing Christmas spirit to our nation’s capital,” said Moolenaar. 

“Korson’s Tree Farms embodies the strength, faith, and craftsmanship that make Michigan the proud heart of American agriculture,” said James. “This honor is a testament to the spirit of our entire state, a place where families strive for excellence and carry on traditions that stand the test of time. Michigan produces world-class timber and powers the industries that keep America moving, all while building communities defined by service and grit. I’m proud to join my colleagues in celebrating this family-run business. A Michigan Christmas tree in the White House brings our state’s Christmas spirit straight to Washington.”

The text of the resolution can be found here. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Moolenaar (4th District of Michigan)

Headline: Moolenaar and Colleagues Demand Secretary Benson Comply With DOJ

Congressman John Moolenaar led the Michigan Republican congressional delegation in demanding Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson comply with the Department of Justice’s request for unredacted access to the state’s voter rolls. The letter follows the Michigan Legislature passing a resolution, led by State Rep. Joseph Fox, pressing the same of Secretary Benson on November 5, 2025. 

“Clean and accurate voter rolls are foundational to free and fair elections. Secretary Benson’s refusal to provide these records directly undermines that principle and raises serious concerns about the transparency and accountability of her office… As the Michigan Legislature has, we demand her to immediately comply with the DOJ’s lawful request for Michigan’s unredacted voter registration data and to cooperate fully with federal election integrity efforts,” wrote the lawmakers. 

“Right and fair elections go hand in hand with transparency. The lack of transparency and accountability leads to questioning the integrity of our voting process. We long for transparency in our elections in Michigan!” said State Rep. Joseph Fox.

The letter was signed by Reps. Bergman, Huizenga, Walberg, Barrett, McClain, and James. A copy of the letter can be found here. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN)

Chairman Fleischmann established grant funding to build the first domestic Small Modular Reactors in his Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water bill