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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Aumua Amata (Western Samoa)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming advancement of a bill she cosponsors, the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests (FISH) Act, H.R. 3756, which cracks down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by strengthening inspections and penalties for vessels participating in the banned activity, especially the creation of an IUU vessel list.

“This bill addresses some key aspects of the fight against illegal fishing, and U.S. imports of illegally caught competitors’ fish,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “Legislation like this can work in tandem with bolstered U.S. Coast Guard presence to reduce IUU fishing and protect U.S. food sourcing and commerce.”

In 2019, IUU fishing was estimated to be involved in 11 percent of all U.S. fish imports, or 13 percent of imports caught at sea, known as marine capture, for a total of $2.4 billion in seafood in just one year, in this report by the U.S. International Trade Commission. The NOAA website notes, “The inherent nature of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing makes it difficult to accurately quantify the full global economic impacts resulting from these activities.”

The bipartisan bill was one of eight advanced by the House Committee on Natural Resources (HNR). The FISH Act clarifies key definitions for enforcement; states U.S. policy; establishes an IUU vessel list and procedures for placing an offending vessel on that list; specifies other enforcement provisions, sanctions, penalties and exceptions; amends the Interagency Working Group on IUU Fishing; optimizes data collecting, sharing and analysis; takes steps to prevent importation from countries with forced labor; encourages investment and technical assistance for the U.S. fisheries sector, and provides for reports to Congress.

HNR Chairman Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said, “House Committee on Natural Resources members are dedicated to enacting commonsense policies to support rural communities across America. Today’s markup advanced legislation that will allow for more resource development, implement land exchanges for critical water infrastructure and the consolidation of culturally significant land, combat illegal fishing activities and strengthen historic battlefield conservation. I look forward to working with the sponsors to advance these bills through the House.”

H.R. 3756 is sponsored by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-TX; with Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-RI; Rep. Nicholas Begich, R-Alaska; Rep. Aumua Amata, American Samoa; Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC; and Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-VA. The House bill has companion legislation in the U.S. Senate, introduced by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced new legislation aimed at confronting the growing disconnect between Washington decision-makers and the everyday economic realities facing families across Michigan.

The bill would install real-time gas price trackers in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the United States Senate, displaying average gas costs in all 50 states.

Stevens framed the legislation as a direct response to what she called the “out of touch priorities” of Trump and his Republican yes-men in Congress.

“While politicians in Washington cast votes to spend billions of taxpayer dollars to fund Donald Trump’s war in Iran, Michiganders are at the pump wondering how they’re going to afford to fill up their tanks,” said Rep. Stevens. “If Congress is going to fund endless foreign wars that make gas more expensive, they should have to look, every single day, at what it costs families back home just to get to work.”

Michigan is the state that put the world on wheels and launched America’s love of cars. Across the state, families rely heavily on gas to drive to work, school, the doctor, and all around for daily life, and are directly impacted by rising gas costs.

At a time when Congress keeps voting to continue Trump’s war in Iran and support other policies that raise costs on Americans, like Trump’s blanket tariffs, Stevens believes Members of Congress should have to confront the average price of gas in their state every time they cast a vote.

Stevens has repeatedly voted to invoke the War Powers Act and curtail Trump’s war in Iran. Those measures have been blocked every time by Republicans.

“This is about accountability. We cannot lose sight of the basic costs Americans are dealing with back home. As a federal lawmaker, my priority has and always will be Michigan,” said Rep. Stevens.

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, announcing his intent to file a resolution condemning President Trump’s despicable depiction of himself as Jesus Christ using artificial intelligence (AI). 

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here. The floor speech highlighted is also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). 

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

Today Congressman Chris Pappas introduced the Rural Child Care Access Act, legislation to help child care providers serving small and rural areas upgrade existing or construct new facilities and strengthen services by creating a new grant program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Affordable, accessible child care is essential to children’s development and learning, and parents’ ability to go to work. Yet 46% of people in New Hampshire live in a child care desert. In 2025 it was estimated that New Hampshire businesses lose $56 million annually due to the lack of available licensed child care slots.

“From my conversations with moms, dads, and providers across the state, I know child care remains among the most pressing issues that families are facing. We’ve got to tackle it head on,” said Congressman Pappas. “My new legislation, the Rural Child Care Access Act, would provide child care providers serving small and rural communities with federal resources to invest in their facilities, services, and staff. Strong child care services mean kids have a safe place to learn and grow while parents work and contribute to our economy. It’s fundamental to society, and we have to be making bigger steps in this space.”

“Child care businesses in New Hampshire operate on thin margins, with staffing costs eating up more than 70% of program expenditures, and little room for capital improvements. Representative Pappas’ Rural Child Care Access Act puts critical infrastructure projects in reach for child care businesses, while helping to advance improvements in care, provider supports, and community connections,” said Trina Ingelfinger, Early Care and Education Policy Director, New Futures, Concord, N.H.

The Rural Child Care Access Act would help new or existing child care facilities serving jurisdictions of 50,000 or fewer residents upgrade their facilities. Eligible projects could receive up to $4 million in funding for infrastructure projects that would improve child care access, provider training and development, staff recruitment and retention, and community engagement.

Bill text is here. 

Background:

Pappas continues to advocate for investments in child care to be made in New Hampshire, including $1 million in federal dollars he secured through the Congressional appropriations process to make enhancements to the Child Study and Development Center at UNH, help create an Early Child Institute for Excellence, and improve child care and education in New Hampshire. He has heldroundtable conversations with child care workers and New Hampshire families about the urgent need to address rising costs for families by making child care more affordable. In February, he introduced the bipartisan After Hours Child Care Act, which would improve access to affordable child care for parents working nontraditional hours.

Pappas fought for the original expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan and has continuously advocated for reinstating the expanded Child Tax Credit to help Granite State families make ends meet. It’s estimated that 34,000 more children in New Hampshire would benefit from reinstating the fully expanded Child Tax Credit. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, is calling for an investigation into the deaths of the six servicemembers who were tragically killed during an Iranian attack in Kuwait on March 1, 2026. Crow is also demanding that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth explain how they’re enhancing protections for all servicemembers as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Testimony from servicemembers injured in the attack and public reporting claims that U.S. troops were not properly protected against known and predictable Iranian capabilities, directly contradicting Secretary Hegseth’s accounting of the incident.

“President Trump’s reckless decision to start a war with Iran has claimed the lives of American servicemembers and injured hundreds more, said Congressman Crow. “The Commander in Chief launched a war of choice with no plan, no strategy, and no end game. The American people deserve answers on how the Trump Administration plans to end this conflict and protect our servicemembers overseas.”

Joining Congressman Crow on this letter calling for an investigation are 12 House Democratic veterans, including Representatives Pat Ryan (D-NY), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Herb Conaway (D-NJ), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Derek Tran (D-CA), and Eugene Vindman (D-VA).

“Brave servicemembers have come forward detailing the reality on the ground. One servicemember injured in the attack explicitly called the Department’s characterization a ‘falsehood,’ saying ‘the unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.’ When asked specifically what fortifications were in place, another servicemember replied, ‘I would put it in the “none” category, from a drone defense capability…none,’” the Representatives wrote.

They continued: “We remain deeply concerned about the broader implications for U.S. force posture and protection across the region. The evolving threat environment, particularly the proliferation of low-cost, low-altitude drones capable of evading traditional air defense systems, demands urgent attention. Especially as it relates to the safety and security of our 50,000+ servicemembers deployed to the CENTCOM AOR.”

Crow has repeatedly condemned Trump’s illegal war of choice in Iran. As an Army Ranger who grew up in a working-class family and served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Crow saw firsthand the repercussions of forever wars on servicemembers and hard-working Americans. He voted to reclaim Congressional authority over war with Iran and has demanded answers on recent civilian deaths, including a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school where at least 175 civilians, many of them children, were killed.

A PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below:

Dear Secretary Hegseth,

We write to demand a formal, immediate investigation into the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers killed in Kuwait on March 1, 2026, during operations associated with the war in Iran. Congress must be kept fully and promptly informed of the investigation’s progress and any emerging findings. 

Based on direct testimony from servicemembers injured in the attack and public reporting, it is clear that there was a deadly failure to protect our troops from known and predictable Iranian capabilities. As the Department and the President continue to amass U.S. troops and assets in the region without an end in sight, it is essential that we prioritize the safety of troops deployed in theater. 

In addition to your failure to protect our troops, you, Secretary Hegseth, have also misled the public about the circumstances of the attack and failed to take accountability for the deaths of these brave men and women. 

In a press briefing you characterized the attack as “a squirter” that hit a “fortified” tactical operations center. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the command post was a “secure facility” that was “fortified with 6-foot walls.” Despite these claims, we know these fatalities were in fact the result of a failure to provide sufficient overhead protection against known and predictable one-way attack drone threats. 

Brave servicemembers have come forward detailing the reality on the ground. One servicemember injured in the attack explicitly called the Department’s characterization a “falsehood,” saying “the unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.” When asked specifically what fortifications were in place, another servicemember replied, “I would put it in the ‘none’ category, from a drone defense capability … none.” 

These reports raise serious questions about the adequacy of force protection measures in theater, particularly in the face of increasingly sophisticated and persistent unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats.

In addition to including all physical evidence, operational data, first-hand accounts, and after-action reviews, please ensure your investigation also addresses the following questions: 

1. Was the threat of Iranian drone strikes on U.S. military sites and personnel assessed prior to the conflict? 
2. Why was overhead force protection not accounted for at the operations center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait? 
3. Has overhead force protection been accounted for on the other 19 military sites in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) and across U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)?
4. Was the force protection posture based on previous in-theater operations with outdated or insufficient information? 
5. What are the preliminary findings regarding vulnerabilities in base infrastructure, including overhead protection and hardened facilities? 
6. How systemic and widespread were these targeting operations? How many Iranian drones have penetrated our defenses? Please provide any information on other Iranian drone or aerial incursions. 
7. What accountability measures are being considered in light of findings to date?

We remain deeply concerned about the broader implications for U.S. force posture and protection across the region. The evolving threat environment, particularly the proliferation of low-cost, low-altitude drones capable of evading traditional air defense systems, demands urgent attention. Especially as it relates to the safety and security of our 50,000+ servicemembers deployed to the CENTCOM AOR.

Accordingly, we also request information on the steps the Department of Defense is taking to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel, including:

1. Enhancements to counter-UAS capabilities at forward-deployed locations;
2. Improvements to early warning systems and detection of low-flying drones;
3. Efforts to harden facilities and provide adequate overhead protection for critical operational and living spaces;
4. Adjustments to force posture, dispersal, or basing strategies to mitigate risk;
5. Coordination with partner nations to strengthen integrated air and missile defense in the region.

The loss of these servicemembers is a profound tragedy, and we owe it to them, their families, and all those currently serving to ensure that every possible measure is taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request a written response delivered to Congress no later than May 22, 2026.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Thomas Massie (4th District of Kentucky)

For Immediate Release
Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465

Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced H.R. 8470, the Surveillance Accountability Act (SAA). The legislation requires government-initiated searches be conducted with a warrant based on probable cause as required by the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In addition, the legislation creates a private cause of action that allows individuals whose Fourth Amendment protections are violated by government employees to sue for damages. Rep. Boebert is the co-lead of the legislation. 

“The Bill of Rights is not a suggestion, and Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless searches conducted by the government are not optional,” said Rep. Thomas Massie. “The Surveillance Accountability Act requiresgovernment employees to first obtain a warrant based on probable cause before searching Americans’ personal information—even if the information sought is stored on a phone, in the cloud, or held by a third party. Warrantless searches are unconstitutional, and this does not change when the data the government seeks is in digital formats or held by a third party.”

“Our bill forces the government to obey the Fourth Amendment in the digital age,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert. “No more warrantless searches of your phone, cloud data, bank records, or internet history. No more hiding behind the ‘third-party doctrine.’ No more creepy warrantless facial recognition or tracking. If feds violate your rights? You can sue them for damages. The Bill of Rights isn’t a suggestion—it’s the law. Time to make Big Brother get a warrant.”

The Surveillance Accountability Act imposes a universal warrant requirement for any government search that significantly intrudes on an individual’s privacy or security and closes the “third-party doctrine” loophole by requiring warrants for access to data held by internet service providers, banks, cloud services, and data brokers. The bill defines “search” for the modern, digital era to include metadata collection, geolocation tracking, financial records, and internet activity. It also prohibits the warrantless use of facial recognition, biometric tracking, and license plate reader systems tied to individuals, while preserving traditional and limited exceptions such as consent, exigent circumstances, plain view, identity verification, and other ordinary policing authorities.

The SAA also creates a statutory cause of action that allows individuals to sue federal employees who violate their Fourth Amendment privacy protections for damages. This provision ensures that federal employees who violate a person’s rights can be held accountable for unlawful surveillance.

The text of the Surveillance Accountability Act is available at this link.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative David Kustoff (TN-08)

WASHINGTON – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) introduced the Small Business Tax Cut Act (H.R. 8415). This legislation lowers taxes for millions of small businesses, farmers, and independent professionals by expanding the qualified business income deduction, also known as Section 199A. Reps. Greg Steube (FL-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Mike Carey (OH-15), Carol Miller (WV-1), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Blake Moore (UT-01) are original cosponsors.

“The Small Business Tax Cut Act sends a clear signal that Congress is serious about keeping Main Street competitive,” said Congressman David Kustoff. “Small businesses and family farms are central to West Tennessee’s economy. By expanding the 199A deduction to 23 percent, we are giving local business owners the flexibility to hire more workers and invest in their operations.”

“I am proud to cosponsor the Small Business Tax Cut Act, which raises the section 199A deduction to 23 percent. By increasing the deduction, this bill directly supports small businesses and family farms in Western Minnesota by helping them secure the funds they need to hire more workers, increase wages, and upgrade their equipment. The Small Business Tax Cut helps keep our rural economies strong, so local employers can put their earnings back into their businesses and communities,” said Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach.

“West Virginia is built on the hard work of small businesses, manufacturers, and independent professionals who form the backbone of our communities. This is why this bill is so important. It keeps the focus on Main Street and ensures that our local job creators are not left behind. By strengthening and modernizing the small business deduction, this legislation gives entrepreneurs greater certainty and the ability to reinvest in their businesses so they can continue to serve their customers” said Congresswoman Carol Miller.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and the 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction has been one of the most successful tax policies to support them. I’m excited to introduce the Small Business Tax Cut Act to increase the deduction from 20% to 23% to allow Utah’s small businesses, farmers, and manufacturers to reinvest more of their income into their business. This will support new jobs and keep Utah’s economy thriving,” said Congressman Blake Moore.

“Upstate New York’s economy runs through Main Street,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.“The Small Business Tax Cut Act builds on the success of the 199A deduction by allowing small businesses to keep more of what they earn, invest in their workers, and plan for the future with certainty. By strengthening and expanding this deduction, we are giving Main Street businesses, family farms, and local employers the tools they need to grow, compete, and continue driving economic growth across Upstate New York and the nation.”

The Small Business Tax Cut Act includes reforms to enhance the QBI deduction and expand eligibility to more small businesses:

• Raises the pass-through deduction rate from 20 to 23 percent so sole proprietors, partnerships, S-corporations, farms, and family-owned businesses can keep more of what they earn to reinvest in operations;
• Modernizes the income thresholds and phaseouts to create a smoother, more predictable structure as businesses grow, replacing the sharp “benefit cliff” many face under current law;
• Fixes the treatment of “specified service trades or businesses” (SSTBs)—including professions such as doctors, accountants, and consultants—so more local professionals can continue to benefit from the deduction as income rises;
• Extends the deduction to qualifying interest dividends from business development companies (BDCs), which specialize in providing growth capital to small and midsize businesses that cannot access public markets or large-bank financing;
• Updates the inflation rules, including moving the base year from 2018 to 2025, so the small business deduction keeps pace with today’s costs.

More than 90 percent of U.S. businesses are structured as pass-through entities, making the Section 199A deduction a central component of tax relief for Main Street employers. The bill has earned support from small business and agriculture leaders:

“SBE Council is pleased to endorse the ‘Small Business Tax Cut Act,’” said Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. “Small business owners continue to face various cost and competitive pressures. In SBE Council’s most recent ‘Check Up’ survey, 61% of small business owners reported positive cash-flow effects in 2025 from the ‘Working Families Tax Cuts Act,’ with the 20% small business deduction and lower personal tax rates cited as the most beneficial provisions contributing to improved financial performance. Strengthening the deduction will provide vital capital to help them navigate such pressures, and continue to invest and grow.”

“Since 2017, the Small Business Tax Deduction has been vital for small businesses to remain competitive and grow their businesses,” said Dylan Rosnick, Principal of Federal Government Relations at the National Federation of Independent Business. “Congress saw these benefits and made the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent through the Working Families Tax Cuts. Rep. Kustoff’s Small Business Tax Cut Act builds on this success and would provide 9 in 10 small businesses with tax cuts. The legislation would also expand the Small Business Tax Deduction to small businesses who are prevented from utilizing the deduction.”

“Tennessee Farm Bureau would like to thank Congressman Kustoff for introducing the Small Business Tax Cut Act,” said Kevin Hensley, Director of Public Policy for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. “Increasing the qualified business income (QBI) deduction would allow Tennessee farmers to keep more of their hard-earned income and invest in their operations.”

“On behalf of the S Corporation Association, I write to express our strong support for the Small Business Tax Cut Act,” said Brian Reardon, President of the S Corporation Association. “Pass-through businesses are the backbone of the American economy and S corporations are the backbone of the pass-through community. Raising the deduction to 23 percent would improve competitiveness for Main Street businesses by narrowing the effective tax-rate gap with larger C corporations. It would increase the after-tax cash flow of these businesses, allowing greater reinvestment in hiring, capital improvements, and business expansion.”

“The National Association of Home Builders commends Rep. Kustoff for introducing the Small Business Tax Cuts Act, legislation that would ease the tax burden for small businesses and many home building firms by increasing the Section 199A qualified business income deduction to 23 percent,” said Bill

Owens, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. “This measure will help address the nation’s housing affordability crisis by enabling builders to invest more resources into multifamily rental construction, land development, and in building more single-family homes.”

“The Mortgage Bankers Association supports the Small Business Tax Cut Act, legislation that provides meaningful tax relief to America’s small businesses, including independent mortgage lenders, community banks, and mortgage brokers,” said Bill Killmer, SVP of Legislative and Political Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association. “By strengthening the Section 199A deduction, this bill helps ensure small businesses continue to invest in their employees, technology, and local communities. At a time when housing affordability and access to credit remain critical challenges, this targeted tax relief will enhance the stability and competitiveness of small and mid-sized mortgage businesses that serve borrowers in every market.”

Rep. Kustoff continues to focus on policies that support small businesses and strengthen domestic production. He will continue working to advance these provisions as Congress moves into the next round of reconciliation.

These provisions were included in the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill and remain part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the small business deduction.

Read the full bill text here. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), today hailed the enactment of a new paid family and medical leave law in Virginia, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday.

“I am overjoyed that Virginia has joined the ranks of states guaranteeing paid leave. This is a historic step forward by Governor Spanberger and the General Assembly for affordability, for families, for businesses and workers, and for a better and stronger Commonwealth,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “Study after study shows that paid leave policies are good for workers and businesses, and the law enacted by the General Assembly will allow time to fund and adjust for the program. I applaud the Governor, Del. Sewell, Sen. Boysko, and all who fought for this landmark law. Every worker deserves guaranteed paid family and medical leave, and I will continue seeking passage of federal legislation so workers across the country can receive the benefits that Virginians will soon enjoy.”

The paid leave law enacted by Virginia’s General Assembly and signed yesterday by Governor Spanberger was introduced by Del. Briana Sewell and Sen. Jennifer Boysko. Per the Governor’s office, it “creates a portable insurance program — funded by both workers and employers, similar to unemployment insurance — that allows Virginians to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave to address serious health needs for themselves or a family member, including parental leave,” which would “significantly expand access to Virginia’s workers and smaller employers who otherwise would not be able to offer such a benefit.”

Analysis of the law from the Center For American Progress is available here.

Since taking office, Beyer has championed policies to guarantee universal paid family and medical leave to all workers. He previously helped secure paid leave for federal employees and veterans in the federal workforce, and used his position as Chair of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee to bring attention to the need for federal paid leave policies.

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

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The FEMA grant, worth $1,794,992.25, supports restoration of a public access bridge along route 859 on Grassy Ridge Road.

In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Recovery and restoration projects support Southwest Virginia communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

“This FEMA grant for more than $1.7 million helps local authorities repair a common route used by local residents in Washington County, Virginia.

“I am glad to have supported this Helene relief program.”

BACKGROUND

 

FEMA funds are obligated to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commonwealth will be responsible for providing the funds to the sub-recipients.

In January 2025, Rep. Griffith announced $46.67 million in Helene relief to Virginia from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In April 2025, Congressman Griffith announced nearly $6 million in Helene relief in a separate grant for Washington County water line repairs.

In January 2026, Congressman Griffith announced more than $4.2 million in Helene relief for a Wytheville wastewater treatment system.

In February 2026, Congressman Griffith announced more than $8.6 million in Helene relief for water line repair.

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

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for the grants includes:

• $927,818 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research
• $360,632 for Cancer Treatment Research
• $390,069 for Biomedical Research and Research Training
• $681,235 for Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
• $618,848 for Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research

In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Virginia Tech is a leading research institution with professional talent, academic rigor and profound capability.

“These HHS grants, which total nearly $3 million, help Virginia Tech dedicate more resources to health-related research projects.”

BACKGROUND

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. 

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