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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Congressman McClintock’s legislation H.R.2302 the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025, has passed the House of Representatives by a unanimous voice vote.  The legislation next goes to the Senate.

The legislation transfers 80 acres of BLM land and 185 acres of fee simple land already owned by the tribe into trust as part of the reservation for housing.  

“The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians survived near annihilation during the Spanish and Gold Rush eras to become a prosperous and integral part of El Dorado County and I am honored to carry this legislation that will continue their progress and contributions to their posterity and to our community into the years ahead,” said Congressman McClintock during House floor debate on the measure. 

“H.R. 2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025, resolves long-standing land issues while promoting tribal sovereignty and management of natural resources,” remarked House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman.  “I commend Representative McClintock for his leadership on this important measure and look forward to working with him to move it through the legislative process.”

Congressman McClintock’s House floor remarks delivered in support of the measure:

 

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

Washington, D.C – Following the death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has joined Rep. Robin Kelly and 68 other Democratic colleagues to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. 

“Like so many Americans, I am sickened by ICE’s killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.” said Thompson. “Unfortunately, this is the latest in a long list of failures from Secretary Noem. It’s clear that Secretary Noem isn’t just incompetent — she’s violating the law. Enough is enough. I support my colleague Rep. Robin Kelly’s efforts to impeach Secretary Noem for her obstruction of justice, violation of public trust, and self-dealing.”

“Secretary Noem has brought her reign of terror to Chicago, LA, Minneapolis, and communities from north to south, east to west. She needs to be impeached for her actions,” said Rep. Kelly at a press conference introducing articles of impeachment. “Secretary Noem has called my impeachment effort ‘silly.’ I want to tell her right now: You have violated your oath of office and there will be consequences. I am watching you. The American people are watching you. And most of all, we are not liking what we are seeing. If you believe impeachment is ‘silly,’ then you are not taking your job or our Constitution seriously.”

BACKGROUND

The Constitution gives the U.S. House sole power of impeachment. Democrats introduced three articles of impeachment:

1. Obstruction of Congress

Secretary Noem violated her constitutional oath and refused to comply with the law that prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from preventing a Member of Congress from entering a DHS facility used to detain undocumented immigrants.

Rep. Kelly has tried to enter the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, but was denied, despite following Secretary Noem’s unlawful seven-day notice. There’s been documentation of six other instances in which Members of Congress have tried to enter an ICE facility and been denied in Texas, Colorado, California, New York, Virginia and Washington.

2. Violation of Public Trust

Secretary Noem has repeatedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act, the First and Fourth Amendments of the United States Constitution. She’s also broken due process by directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and use violence against US citizens and lawful individuals.

During Secretary Noem’s “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago, federal agents used excessive force, in some cases injuring or killing, residents. Federal agents used military-style tactics to raid an apartment building in South Shore, detaining U.S. citizens for hours without warrants or reason for arrest. These dangerous actions have continued in cities across the country, including in Minneapolis, where Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by ICE.

3. Self-Dealing

Secretary Noem has misused her position for personal gain while inappropriately using $200 million taxpayer dollars to fund an ad campaign for ICE recruitment. She bypassed the normal competitive bidding process to award a contract to a firm called Strategy Group. Strategy Group was formed just days before the award and is run by the husband of senior DHS official Tricia McClaughlin, a close friend of Secretary Noem. 

Read the full text of articles of impeachment here.

In Addition to Rep. Thompson and Rep. Kelly, there are 68 other Members of Congress cosponsoring these articles of impeachment: Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Alma Adams; Angie Craig; April McClain Delaney; Becca Balint; Betty McCollum; Bonnie Watson Coleman; Brad Sherman; Brittany Pettersen; Chellie Pingree; Danny Davis; Dave Min; Diana DeGette; Doris Matsui; Emily Randall; Eric Sorensen; Eric Swalwell; Gabe Amo; Gabe Vasquez; Gwen Moore; Ilhan Omar; Jan Schakowsky; Jasmine Crockett; Jill Tokuda; Jimmy Gomez; John Larson; Jonathan Jackson; Juan Vargas; Julie Johnson; Kelly Morrison; Kevin Mullin; LaMonica McIver; Lateefah Simon; Laura Friedman; Linda T. Sanchez; Lloyd Doggett; Lori Trahan; Luz Rivas; Mark DeSaulnier; Mark Pocan; Maxine Dexter; Maxwell Frost; Melanie Stansbury; Mike Quigley; Nikki Budzinski; Nydia M. Velazquez; Paul Tonko; Pramila Jayapal; Raja Krishnamoorthi; Rashida Tlaib; Ritchie Torres; Rob Menendez; Sarah Elfreth; Sarah McBride; Sean Casten; Seth Moulton; Shontel M. Brown; Shri Thanedar; Steve Cohen; Summer Lee; Suzanne Bonamici; Teresa Leger Fernandez; Tim Kennedy; Val Hoyle; Valerie Foushee; Veronica Escobar; Wesley Bell; Yassamin Ansari; Yvette Clarke.

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

Washington, D.C. – In the aftermath of the Trump administration’s military strike against Venezuela, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to support a bipartisan bill blocking the President from engaging in further hostilities within or against Venezuela without explicit authorization from Congress.

“As a combat veteran, I know the horrors of war. That’s why I’m opposed to the President’s actions on the ground in Venezuela,” said Thompson. “War should always be the last resort and only when our country is threatened. That’s why I stood against the invasion of Iraq. At the time, I got lots of criticism. But that didn’t matter to me. The grave decision whether to put our troops in harm’s way will always be more important. This time is no different.

“I stand with the American people in opposing any unprovoked military occupation, whether in Venezuela or anywhere else — because advancing this administration’s oil interests isn’t a good enough reason to send our troops into danger.”

BACKGROUND

Thompson’s support for this bill follows the White House admitting “it’s a war” in Venezuela, claiming that America is going to “run the country,” and refusing to rule out more U.S. troops in the country—alarming signals that America is being dragged toward a new dangerous, expensive, and never-ending war without constitutional authority or congressional oversight.

As a combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and Co-Chair of the Military Veterans Caucus, Congressman Thompson is a leader in Congress on behalf of service members, veterans, and military families. Click here to watch his remarks at a recent press conference condemning the President’s unauthorized military action in Venezuela.

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

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the EPA’s decision to exclude human life from cost-benefit analysis for rulemaking:

“The EPA’s decision to stop accounting for the lives saved by clean air rules is a dangerous abandonment of its core mission: protecting human health. For decades, well-established science has shown that reducing air pollution prevents asthma attacks, hospitalizations, chronic disease, and premature deaths. Ignoring those benefits while counting only industry costs assigns a value of zero to human life and makes it easier for polluters to do more harm.

“The EPA exists to protect people and the environment, not to promote corporate profits. Any cost-benefit analysis that excludes human life is dishonest and contrary to decades of precedent. Clean air is not negotiable.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), along with Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), reintroduced the Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act to better foster innovative agricultural research and development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The ACE Agriculture Act would bolster the agricultural leadership of the United States, strengthen American and global food supplies, and help producers tackle 21st-century agricultural challenges from pathogens and pests, high fertilizer prices, drought, poor soil health, and extreme weather.

Investing in the development of novel agricultural technologies, approaches, and data systems is frequently too technically and financially risky for private capital. At the same time, this type of advanced research and development is often left out of the priorities of the existing research programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which tend to prioritize lower-risk projects that reliably deliver incremental progress.

The 2018 Farm Bill established the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) at USDA to fill this gap and invest in high-risk, high-reward research and development in agriculture and food. Modeled after the successful Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) programs, AgARDA spurs innovation through the development of breakthrough technologies and practices to address water conservation, soil health, disease and pest management, and extreme weather variability.

“Our farmers face an evolving set of challenges and need new, groundbreaking agricultural technologies, approaches, and data systems to continue to survive, provide, and thrive,” said Rep. Panetta. “This bipartisan legislation would double our investment in agricultural innovation and expand our efforts to provide for our nation’s food security and climate resiliency. For our farmers to continue to compete, they need to be equipped with cutting-edge tools that will push both American and global agriculture forward.”

“Research in agriculture is essential to drive innovations that support our Iowa farmers who feed and fuel our nation,” said Rep. Feenstra. “This legislation supports President Trump’s agenda to advance cutting-edge research that helps our farmers and producers tackle rising input costs, extreme weather, and foreign animal disease, while growing our export markets. I’m proud to lead this effort to strengthen the farm economy and help our producers be successful.”

“Kansas farmers face new challenges every day — from extreme weather and biological threats to supply chain disruptions and foreign adversaries,” said Senator Marshall. “That’s why cutting-edge research is more important than ever. Reauthorizing AgARDA will help USDA fund breakthrough innovation that puts our farmers and food supply first and keeps America the world’s agricultural leader.”

“Strengthening American leadership in agricultural research and driving real breakthroughs requires sustained investment,” said Senator Bennet. “As Colorado’s family farmers and ranchers face persistent drought, higher costs, extreme weather, and increased global competition, the ACE Agriculture Act focuses those investments on practical tools that help producers adapt to a changing climate and agricultural landscape.”

The ACE Agriculture Act is endorsed by: the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA), University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), Iowa State University, ClearPathAction, Breakthrough Institute, Bipartisan Policy Center Action (BPC Action), and American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

“FACA applauds Representatives Panetta and Feenstra for their bipartisan leadership on the ACE Agriculture Act and their continued support for AGARDA,” said the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance. “Sustained investment in food and agriculture research and innovation will drive the development of new, science-based practices, strengthen on-farm resilience, and bolster America’s food security.”

“We are grateful for Rep. Panetta’s leadership in championing the Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act,” said UC Santa Cruz Vice Chancellor for Research John MacMillan. “California is a worldwide leader in agriculture, and researchers across the University of California system—including those at UC Santa Cruz—partner with growers statewide to address urgent and emerging agricultural challenges. Sustained federal support for transformative research is essential to strengthening and protecting the nation’s food system and to supporting farmers in growing healthy, nutritious food for the U.S. population. The ACE Act is a critical investment in that mission.”

“We are so pleased to have support for agricultural programs that benefit research at Iowa State University as well as our stakeholders,” said Peter Dorhout, Vice President for Research at Iowa State University. “Building on the strength of competitive and capacity funding from USDA, innovative programs like AgARDA can help usher in a new approach to applied research to help us continue our work as a trusted partner for farmers and producers in Iowa and across the nation.”

“The U.S. must regain and maintain leadership in agricultural innovation by developing and deploying cutting-edge agricultural technologies and practices. Reps. Feenstra (R-IA) and Panetta’s (D-CA) and Sens. Marshall (R-KS) and Bennet’s (D-CO) ACE Agriculture Act supports American innovation, ensuring American farmers and ranchers have the most up-to-date tools and technologies needed to increase profitability, participate in bioproduct markets, protect from pests and disease, and promote soil health, all while reducing emissions,” said ClearPath Action CEO, Jeremy Harrell.

“By reauthorizing AgARDA, the ACE Ag Act reaffirms the powerful role the federal government can play in de-risking innovative agricultural technologies. AgARDA is uniquely designed to strategically fund advanced research with large potential benefits, but that is too early-stage or technically risky for private sector investment alone. This type of high-risk, high-reward research will complement existing federal research initiatives, strengthen U.S. agricultural productivity, and ensure American producers remain globally competitive,” said Emily Bass, Director of Federal Policy for Food & Agriculture at the Breakthrough Institute.

“Sustained investments in innovation will keep American agricultural producers competitive and resilient amid a changing global marketplace and evolving consumer preferences. BPC Action applauds Sens. Bennet (D-CO) and Marshall (R-KS) and Reps. Panetta (D-CA) and Feenstra (R-IA) for their bipartisan leadership on the ACE Agriculture Act, which will help producers adapt to these developments,” said Michele Stockwell, president of Bipartisan Policy Center Action (BPC Action).

“AGARDA represents a bold step toward securing the future of American agriculture. By accelerating innovation and resilience in crop and soil systems, AGARDA would empower researchers to meet the agricultural challenges of tomorrow with solutions rooted in science and innovation,” said Jim Cudahy, CEO of American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. 

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

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, by a vote of 213-205. H.R. 2988 was introduced by Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, earlier this year.

This legislation aims to codify that those managing other individuals’ retirement savings under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must prioritize maximizing returns for a secure retirement, rather than prioritizing political or social impacts through the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that may be considered risky. 

“Passage of the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act delivers a significant win for retirees and families across the country. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Americans’ hard-earned savings were put at risk for the sole purpose of appeasing left-wing environmentalists through risky ESG funds. Those days are over. H.R. 2988 ensures that retirement plan sponsors make investment decisions exclusively based on economic factors and financial returns – protecting the retirement security of those saving for a brighter future. I am grateful to Chairman Walberg, Speaker Johnson, and all of my colleagues for their support, and am hopeful the Senate will move swiftly in sending this bill to President Trump’s desk,” said Congressman Rick Allen.

“The Biden-Harris administration’s misguided ESG policies allowed fiduciaries to play politics and steer retirees’ savings into left-wing investments for political and social purposes. Congress responded with bipartisan, bicameral disapproval, yet President Biden vetoed that effort and chose ideology over retirees. This legislation reaffirms a simple principle we should all agree on—fiduciaries must act in the best financial interests of workers and retirees. I’m proud to support Rep. Rick Allen’s bill and urge the Senate to advance this measured, responsible approach to protect retirement security,” said Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg.

“In their haste to satisfy the radical progressive wing of their party, the Biden Administration encouraged fiduciaries to sacrifice the retirement security of millions of Americans instead of maximizing financial returns. Despite the high-risk, low yield nature of these investments, Democrats decided that progressive orthodoxy was more important than securing the future of American retirees. Rep. Allen’s Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act would end this practice and ensure that fiduciaries and financial institutions are not encouraged or allowed to jeopardize the American people’s hard-earned savings,” said Speaker Mike Johnson.

“It’s common sense: Retirement plan managers should be solely focused on delivering maximum returns for the men and women who rely on them, not advancing a radical political agenda. I’m grateful to Rep. Allen for bringing this legislation to protect Americans’ retirement funds by ensuring retirement plan managers base investment decisions on economic factors, not ESG considerations, and am pleased to see it pass the House,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

“House Republicans believe your retirement fund should be used for your retirement, not as a political statement from woke Wall Street,” said House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain. “Workers and seniors earn every dollar they save. That money should be invested to grow their future retirement income, not to bankroll radical agendas.”

BACKGROUND: In 2022, President Biden’s Department of Labor finalized a flawed rule that allowed financial advisors to invest Americans’ retirement savings into risky, climate-related ESG funds. Despite bipartisan and bicameral disapproval in the form of a Congressional Review Act resolution that passed both the House and Senate, President Biden doubled down on this rulemaking by vetoing the resolution. In the 118th Congress, the House of Representatives also passed similar legislation championed by Congressman Allen, but the bill died in the Democrat-controlled Senate. The Education and Workforce Committee advanced H.R. 2988 on June 25, 2025, setting the stage for today’s passage by the full House.

Watch Congressman Allen’s remarks on the House floor HERE.
A fact sheet on H.R. 2988 can be found HERE.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (15th District of Texas)

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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $4,790,545 in federal funding over the next four years for the Region One Education Service Center to expand mental health services for nearly 16,000 South Texas students across 34 campuses. Specifically, funding will be delivered through a four-year multi-cycle award through the U.S. Department of Education’s Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program to recruit, hire and train credentialed school psychologists. For the Fiscal Year 2026 cycle, Region One Education Service Center will receive $1,198,055. 

“School should be safe havens where students feel empowered to seek support for the challenges they may face at home or in the classroom,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Strengthening the pipeline of trained psychologists in rural areas who can provide early identification and assistance to the mental health needs of a child makes all the difference. With this funding, we will assure that every student—regardless of zip code—has the trusted support and tools to succeed in life.”  

In collaboration with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and other partners, this mental health initiative will serve several participating school systems, including Mercedes Independent School District (ISD), Raymondville ISD and Rio Hondo ISD. It will also focus on recruiting and onboarding new school psychologists (10 initially, increasing by 2 each year); training educators to support an expanded pool of highly skilled and prepared school psychologists through fieldwork and credit-bearing learning experiences; strengthening clinical practice through technical assistance, professional development and targeted skill development in behavioral and mental health services; and increasing placements for school psychologists in practicum and internship settings. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank Pallone (6th District of New Jersey)

Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) has secured more than $2 million in federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill for two major water infrastructure projects in Asbury Park and Perth Amboy.

 

“Clean water infrastructure is essential,” Pallone said. “These investments help prevent environmental hazards, protect public health, and ensure that communities like Asbury Park and Perth Amboy can meet today’s challenges without pushing costs onto local taxpayers.”

 

The funding secured by Pallone includes $1 million for a new screenings system at the City of Asbury Park’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project will filter out debris that lead to system failures, helping the city avoid discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, particularly during the busy summer season when failures can disrupt tourism and pose environmental risks.

 

“On behalf of the City of Asbury Park, I want to thank Congressman Pallone for supporting this important project and recognizing the need to improve infrastructure at the city owned wastewater treatment facility.  This project will directly improve efficiency of operations at our facility and help to protect our ocean and beaches,” said Mayor John Moor.

 

A separate $1 million allocation will support improvements at Perth Amboy’s Runyon Water Treatment Plant. The project will strengthen the plant’s ability to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in local water sources and help the city comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements for managing those contaminants.

 

“This funding supports the long-term improvements we are already making to Perth Amboy’s water system. Upgrading the Runyon Water Treatment Plant will strengthen our ability to meet federal standards and ensure our residents continue to have safe, reliable drinking water. It’s a responsible investment in public health and in the future of our city’s infrastructure, and we appreciate Congressman Pallone’s support in helping move this work forward,” said Mayor Helmin J. Caba.

 

Both projects were requested by Pallone as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. Community Project Funding allows members of Congress to direct federal resources toward specific infrastructure and public health priorities in their districts.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank Pallone (6th District of New Jersey)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank Pallone (6th District of New Jersey)

Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) has secured $2 million in federal funding for two Monmouth County drinking-water infrastructure projects aimed at removing lead pipes from local water systems.

 

“Without this federal funding, Red Bank and Matawan would be forced to pass these costs onto local taxpayers or delay critical upgrades. That’s why I have fought so hard to not only secure this funding, but to deliver $1 million for both municipalities to replace these outdated lead pipes,” Pallone said. “Clean, safe drinking water is the foundation of a healthy community.”

 

The funding includes $1 million for Red Bank to remove and replace aging lead pipes that pose a risk to the community’s drinking water. Local officials have warned that deteriorating lead infrastructure could contaminate water across the system if left unaddressed.

 

“This $1 million investment represents a meaningful partnership that further strengthens Red Bank’s ability to protect public health and ensure the long-term safety of our drinking water system. The Borough has been aggressive and swift in meeting its statutory responsibility to remove and replace lead service lines well ahead of the 2031 deadline, and this funding helps us sustain that momentum. Support like this not only keeps a massive, multi-year infrastructure project on track, but also reduces the financial burden on local ratepayers while accelerating our goal of providing safe, reliable drinking water for every resident. We are truly thankful for this funding and the consideration given to Red Bank as we continue this critical work,” said Mayor Billy Portman.

 

A separate $1 million allocation will go to Matawan to identify and remove all remaining lead service lines, eliminating a major source of potential lead exposure and improving confidence in the safety of tap water.

 

“Congressman Pallone’s success in including $1 million for Matawan’s lead service line initiative in the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill is a significant milestone for our community. While this project was previously approved by Congress but later withheld by the executive branch, Congressman Pallone has remained steadfast in advocating for Matawan to ensure this critical funding is restored. This support will allow the Borough to continue thorough system evaluations and make targeted infrastructure improvements where appropriate, without placing a financial burden on our ratepayers. We are deeply grateful for the Congressman’s continued dedication and unwavering support,” said Mayor Joseph Altomonte.

 

Lead pipes and service lines are a well-documented public-health hazard, particularly in older communities where infrastructure predates modern safety standards. Even low levels of lead exposure have been linked to long-term health risks, including developmental harm to children.

 

The funding was requested by Pallone through the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding process, which allows members of Congress to direct federal resources toward priority infrastructure needs in their districts. Both projects are intended to accelerate pipe replacement while offsetting costs that would otherwise fall on local governments and ratepayers.