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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) recently marked the 5,000th completed constituent case since entering Congress, showing how intentional and effective his office has been throughout his five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

One of the primary responsibilities of a Member of Congress is to assist constituents with issues they have with the federal government. Members of Congress routinely help to clear away the bureaucracy with federal agencies, obtaining answers for constituents when they appear to reach dead ends. While congressional inquiries do not always yield positive results for constituents, these cases often receive favorable outcomes.

“Since I took office, my team and I have embraced the importance of serving the men and women of our district,”said Congressman Biggs. “Every day, we walk into the office with a mindset to serve and to help our constituents receive answers when they have questions or issues with a federal agency. I am grateful for the members of my team (especially in the District Office), who are dedicated to helping me achieve this purpose. We are thankful and honored to serve the great people of Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District.”

One of these cases occurred when a constituent recently contacted Congressman Biggs’s office for assistance with his daughter’s immigration visa application. After Team Biggs worked with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the man’s daughter had her embassy interview scheduled in short order. When he received the positive news, the dad said, “As a father, the joy and relief I feel at the opportunity to reunify with my minor daughter is beyond words. I will forever speak of the importance of the work you do as the Congressman for Arizona, and I will encourage others facing difficult circumstances to reach out to your esteemed office for guidance and support.”

Since Congressman Biggs first took office in January 2017, his office has helped recover more than $10 million for constituents of Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District.

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

(Washington, DC) — On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor condemning the hateful comments of Texas Candidate Maureen Galindo.

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 – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN)

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reintroduced the Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act, which would incentivize manufactured home park owners to sell the park to community residents or nonprofits, rather than another developer or landlord. Rep. Omar is joined by Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) in co-leading this legislation. Companion legislation is being introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).

“Manufactured homeowners deserve the same stability, dignity, and protection as any other homeowner,” said Congresswoman Omar. “Too many families who own their homes are still one rent increase or park closure away from losing everything because they do not own the land beneath them. I’m proud to introduce this legislation in honor of my constituent, Frank Adelmann, whose tragic death just days before the closure of the mobile home park he called home underscores the importance of this legislation.” 

“Housing has become even more unaffordable for families across the Granite State, and President Trump’s tariffs and war in Iran are only making things worse,” said Senator Shaheen. “I am committed to doing everything I can to lower the cost of housing for Granite Staters and make New Hampshire a more affordable place to live. By helping residents of manufactured housing communities buy their communities, they’ll be protected from predatory rent increases and get real relief from high costs.”

“Granite Staters deserve affordable, safe, and secure housing. Manufactured housing is an affordable homeownership option but right now it can also leave families more vulnerable to displacement and predatory practices when they don’t own the land they live on. This legislation would incentivize manufactured home park owners selling their land to sell to current residents, keeping people in their homes and empowering families in the future,” said Congressman Pappas. “I’ll continue fighting to put homeownership back in reach for all.” 

Across the United States, over 20 million Americans live in manufactured homes. Congresswoman Omar’s Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act would create a 75 percent federal tax credit offsetting capital gains if a manufactured housing community is sold to a resident-owned cooperative or nonprofit, rather than another landlord, developer or corporation. This would incentivize the sale of manufactured housing communities to the residents themselves or a non-profit—lowering costs and protecting access to affordable housing by shielding residents from excessive rent increases that could price them out of their homes.

Joining Omar, Shaheen, and Pappas as cosponsors on this legislation are Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Ro Khanna, Rashida Tlaib and Senators Angus King and Richard Blumenthal. 

The Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act is endorsed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Manufactured Home Owners Association of New Jersey, Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), National Consumer Law Center (on behalf of its low-income clients), National Manufactured Home Owners Association (NMHOA), Oregon State Tenants Association, and Resident Owned Communities(ROC) USA.

Read the bill here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Washington, D.C. — Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse took to the House Floor to condemn Donald Trump’s ludicrous $1.776 billion slush fund for political allies, including individuals charged with crimes for their involvement in the January 6th attack on the Capitol. 

Neguse, who led more than 90 House Democrats in an effort to lobby the courts to block Trump’s billion dollar fund, called out Speaker Mike Johnson directly—urging him to act in the best interest of American taxpayers and put a stop to this unparalleled corruption. 

Click HERE to watch or download Rep. Neguse’s remarks. 

A full transcript is available below.

NEGUSE: John F. Kennedy once said that “there are few if any issues where all the truth and all the right and all the angels are on one side.” Mr. Speaker, this is one of those issues. 

Five years ago, I stood here on the House floor, just a few feet from where I stand today as the worst nightmare of our framers and our nation’s founders came to life when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, this citadel of democracy, attacked police officers, attempt to enter this chamber, and subvert the peaceful transfer of power. Donald Trump, on the very first day that he was sworn in to his second term, pardoned 1,600 individuals who were convicted of crimes connected to January 6th—felons, people who attacked police officers here on Capitol grounds. 

He pardoned them, gave them a get out of jail free card. And now, 15 months later, he again does the unthinkable. He sues the federal government that he administers, attempts to secure a $10 billion shakedown from the IRS—and when that fails, when he realizes that that isn’t politically palatable, that the American people won’t tolerate Donald Trump signing a $10 billion check of their hard-working money to himself, he dispatches the acting Attorney General, his former personal attorney, to negotiate a so-called settlement. The outcome, a nearly $2 billion slush fund where the Department of Justice will pay rioters who attacked our Capitol. 

These individuals—they will be paid with your money. The money of hard-working taxpayers. It is unconscionable. It is corrupt. And my Republican colleagues in this Chamber do nothing about it. Where is the Speaker? Where is Mike Johnson? How can he look the officers who guard him every day—how could he look them in the eye, knowing that the people who attacked those officers will now be paid out of this Trump slush fund? It is outrageous. 

If there were ever a time for political courage, now would be it. There are a handful of Republicans who have said publicly that they abhor what this is—just a handful. 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, let me say it clearly: Mike Johnson owes the country an answer. Will he allow these rioters, these convicted felons, who assaulted Capitol Police officers, will he allow them to be paid with taxpayer dollars out of this slush fund? And if not, what does he intend to do to stop it? 

We have a bill that’s been introduced, I believe it will be bipartisan. There are members of the U.S. Senate on both sides who are pushing to try to stop this from materializing. 

The Speaker could end it today. We’re not asking him for much—show a modicum of courage. 

I yield back. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G Valadao (CA-21)

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act, a bill which would help Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) locate and collect the unclaimed remains of veterans to ensure they are properly laid to rest.

“All veterans deserve to receive a military burial and recognition for their service to our nation,” said Congressman Valadao. “Unfortunately, when a deceased veteran has lost contact with their family—or has no next-of-kin at all—their unclaimed remains can sit on a funeral home shelf collecting dust for years. Ahead of Memorial Day, I’m proud to introduce the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act to create a centralized system that helps Department of Veterans Affairs identify any unclaimed remains and ensure these veterans are laid to rest with the dignity, respect, and military honors they deserve.”

“Far too often, missing or unidentified remains of those who have defended our freedoms are left unclaimed. The Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act, led by my friend, Rep. David Valadao, would set up a central system to ensure coroners, state governors, and funeral homes can submit the unclaimed remains they believe are veterans. I appreciate my friend, Rep. David Valadao, for his leadership on veterans’ issues and for introducing this important bill ahead of Memorial Day to ensure every veteran receives an honorable and dignified burial,” said House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost.

Background:

Unlike missing or unidentified remains, individuals classified as unclaimed are often known by name but lack family or friends willing or able to claim them for burial. In 2023, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimated that out of approximately 150,000 unclaimed remains nationwide, roughly 20,298 were veterans. While coroners and funeral homes may contact VA when they suspect an unclaimed individual is a veteran, VA currently does not have a formal system for intake and identification. The Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act would direct the Veterans Benefits Administration to implement a digital intake and identification system for unclaimed remains and match it against existing VA records. This bill would also ask VA to develop Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Social Security Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of Defense to develop a system for utilizing information collected by VA to confirm the identity and veteran status of the unclaimed remains.

Read the full bill here.

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

Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), Chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, led a letter with 19 of his Republican colleagues to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, urging them to hold Mexico accountable ahead of the six-year joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). 
 
In the letter, the lawmakers expressed concern over recent actions by Mexico’s Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), warning that new interpretations and enforcement practices could unfairly target American companies operating in Mexico. They urged Ambassador Greer and Secretary Bessent to work with Mexican officials to ensure tax and customs policies are implemented fairly, transparently, and consistent with Mexico’s commitments under USMCA. 
 
The lawmakers write: “Among these issues is the onerous and irregular enforcement practices currently being implemented by Mexico’s Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), which are placing retroactive and unprecedented burdens on U.S. companies. Mexico should not be allowed to right its budget imbalances on the back of American companies, particularly given its commitments under USMCA. In particular, we are concerned that Mexico is reinterpreting tax provisions, conducting retroactive and capricious audits, and employing aggressive ‘pay-to-play’ appeal requirements.” 
 
In addition to Smith, the letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Aaron Bean (FL-04), Ron Estes (KS-04), Mike Carey (OH-15), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Darin LaHood (IL-18), Tracey Mann (KS- 01), Carol Miller (WV-01), Max Miller (OH-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Blake Moore (UT-01), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Greg Steube (FL-17), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Rudy Yakym (IN-02), Derek Schmidt (KS-02),  Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Jodey Arrington (TX-17), and Brad Finstad (MN-01).  

Read the full letter here or below: 

Dear Ambassador Greer and Secretary Bessent, 
 
Thank you for your continued engagement with our trading partners to advance trade agreements and level the playing field for American industry. As you conduct the first ever six-year “joint review” of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), full enforcement of the deal and resolution of outstanding irritants must be high priorities.  
 
Among these issues is the onerous and irregular enforcement practices currently being implemented by Mexico’s Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), which are placing retroactive and unprecedented burdens on U.S. companies. Mexico should not be allowed to right its budget imbalances on the back of American companies, particularly given its commitments under USMCA. In particular, we are concerned that Mexico is reinterpreting tax provisions, conducting retroactive and capricious audits, and employing aggressive “pay-to-play” appeal requirements.  
 
Mexico has applied new interpretations and documentation requirements for value-added taxes (VAT) levied on U.S. products, including agricultural ingredients such as animal protein meals and feed additives. We understand this change is in contrast to previous SAT rulings affirming these products should be VAT-exempt, resulting in an additional 16 percent VAT in some cases. Retroactive application of this tax acutely impacts companies as they are unable to adjust past pricing decisions. These changes make U.S. exporters less competitive, as the VAT is not applied to domestic sources of these ingredients. We are concerned that this disparity fails to uphold the central USMCA principle of national treatment. 
 
Further, we understand that U.S. companies are facing sudden demands for repayment of credits and denials of deductions, accompanied by fines for previously unannounced violations. Across all such practices, recent amendments to Mexico’s federal tax code have eliminated the exemption for guaranteeing tax interest when filing an appeal with the tax authority. This requires U.S. companies to post a deposit equal to the full disputed assessment, in addition to surcharges and fines, if they choose to dispute the findings.  
 
To maintain strong supply chains and cooperation throughout North America, businesses need certainty, level treatment, and transparent regulations. We urge you to work with Mexico to ensure new SAT interpretations and provisions are not implemented in a discriminatory or overly burdensome manner and stand ready to assist in strengthening USMCA. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)

May 22, 2026 | Press Releases

1st Place Art Piece, “Mercy Renewed” by Lucia De Valle of Sarasota
SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week announced Lucia De Valle, a 12th grade student at Cardinal Mooney High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 17th Congressional District.
“Congratulations to Lucia on winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” said Rep. Greg Steube. “Her piece, Mercy Renewed, showcases an impressive level of talent and creativity. I look forward to seeing her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol representing Florida’s 17th Congressional District.”Lucia’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside other winning pieces from across the country, viewed by thousands of visitors, staff, and members of Congress.The 2026 competition saw exceptional submissions from students across the district, including Dennise Salarichs, a student at Port Charlotte High School, who earned third place for her piece, “The Drowning of Icarus”The Congressional Art Competition, organized by the Congressional Institute, celebrates and encourages artistic talent among high school students nationwide. Since its inception in 1982, the competition has provided a platform for over 650,000 students to showcase their creativity and passion for the arts. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The first-place winner is given the opportunity to display their artwork at the United States Capitol for one year.Rep. Greg Steube extends his gratitude to all the students who participated in this year’s competition and applauds their dedication to the arts. Their contributions enrich the cultural landscape of Florida’s 17th Congressional District and beyond.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)

D.C. residents have fought and died in every war since the American Revolution while being denied voting representation in Congress or full local self-government.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), alongside Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), today introduced a House resolution condemning President Trump’s April 22 Truth Social amplification of a racist post by radio host Michael Savage attacking birthright citizenship. The post used derogatory language about India and China, questioned immigrants’ loyalty, and trafficked in harmful stereotypes targeting Indian Americans and Chinese Americans. The resolution also reaffirms that immigrants of all backgrounds are vital to the strength and future of the United States. The resolution comes amid rising anti-Asian hate and follows growing concern from civil rights advocates that rhetoric targeting people based on national origin or ethnicity reinforces harmful stereotypes and fuels discrimination and violence. The resolution is also cosponsored by Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY), Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA).

“When President Trump amplifies racist rhetoric targeting Indian Americans and Chinese Americans, it sends a dangerous message at a time when both communities already face hate and discrimination. The President of the United States should be condemning racism, not fueling it,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. “For generations, Indian Americans and Chinese Americans have strengthened our communities, grown our economy, served our nation in uniform, and helped carry forward the promise of America. The President of the United States should honor those contributions and recognize that the people he demonized are every bit as American as he is.”

“From the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II to a sitting president amplifying claims that Indian and Chinese immigrants have ‘no loyalty’ to this country, the message has too often been the same: Asian Americans have been treated as perpetual foreigners, no matter where we were born, how long we’ve lived here, or how deeply we’ve contributed to this nation,” said Rep. Ted Lieu. “I came to the United States when I was three years old and have dedicated my life to serving my community and my country. Racist, xenophobic rhetoric has no place in America. Immigrants strengthen this nation every single day, and no amount of hateful rhetoric from a racist president will ever change that.”

“Trump, his administration, and Republicans in Congress have turned towards racism and xenophobia as a distraction from the fact that they are failing Americans, who cannot afford to put gas in their cars or food on their tables,” said Rep. Jayapal. “Disgusting, hateful rhetoric like this being promoted by the President of the United States will only add fuel to the fire as anti-Asian hate is already on the rise.”

The resolution condemns racist language targeting Indian Americans and Chinese Americans, calls on elected officials to reject rhetoric rooted in racial and ethnic stereotypes, reaffirms that attacks based on national origin or ethnicity are un-American, and affirms that immigrants are essential to the fabric of the United States. It is endorsed by organizations including STOP AAPI Hate, Chinese for Affirmative Action, South Asian Network, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. 

“For more than five decades, our organization has worked to protect and advance the civil rights of Chinese Americans and all Asian Americans. We know from our history that words matter. Language that demeans entire nationalities and communities fuels prejudice, discrimination, and violence,” said Vincent Pan, Co-Executive Director of Chinese for Affirmative Action. “We condemn this racist rhetoric and reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of our democracy.” 

“Anti-Asian hate-filled rhetoric has become a national pastime of President Trump. His ongoing racist tirade against Indian and Chinese Americans must stop now before more innocent people lose their lives,” said Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of South Asian Network. “South Asian Network calls on congressional leaders to support the House resolution condemning the President’s blatant racism toward Indian and Chinese Americans.” 

“We applaud this resolution for unequivocally condemning racist rhetoric targeting Asian American communities. At a time when hateful speech continues to fuel real-world harm, it is critical that our leaders speak out clearly and hold the line against discrimination in all forms,” said Sim J. Singh Attariwala, Director of Anti-Hate at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. “We are proud to support this effort and stand ready to work with Congress to advance policies that protect our communities and uphold our shared values.”

“The U.S. is home to 24 million Asian Americans. When President Trump uses his platform to attack birthright citizenship, he sends a clear message: that our communities are perpetual foreigners who do not belong in his vision of America,” said Cynthia Choi, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate. “And when he singles out Chinese and Indian immigrants, he puts all Asian Americans at risk regardless of immigration status. Make no mistake, this is not about national security. It’s not about policy at all. It’s racism and xenophobia masquerading as law, and we refuse to let it stand.”

The full text of the resolution is available here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vern Buchanan (FL-13), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act to amend the Section 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to explicitly include property and infrastructure for space-based semiconductor manufacturing.

Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code provides a tax credit to incentivize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. While Section 48D can be read to include next-generation semiconductor technologies developed in low-Earth orbit, it does not mention them explicitly. This bill clarifies that space-based semiconductor manufacturing technologies qualify for Section 48D, reducing uncertainty for American manufacturers.

Microgravity environments in space enable superior semiconductor fabrication by reducing defects in crystal growth and material deposition that are caused by gravity. These conditions are essential for developing next-generation chips that can power quantum computing, AI, and advanced defense systems. Without policy adaptation, the U.S. risks falling behind global competitors investing in space-based manufacturing. China is currently developing semiconductor materials processes on its Tiangong Space Station, for example.

“The United States must continue leading the way in developing and manufacturing the next generation of advanced semiconductors. We’ve made tremendous progress ramping up domestic capacity through the CHIPS and Science Act, but the semiconductor race is constantly evolving,” said DelBene. “The next frontier of chipmaking is space, where the absence of gravity enables superior semiconductor development. By incentivizing the investment in these critical technologies, the U.S. will continue to shape the future of the global economy. This legislation provides the certainty researchers and innovators need to manufacture cutting-edge semiconductors. This is a smart, forward-looking step that strengthens U.S. leadership and keeps America at the forefront of technological competitiveness.”

“Semiconductor materials manufactured in low-Earth orbit will be a critical component of the next-generation semiconductor chips that will power U.S. leadership in AI, quantum computing and advanced defense systems,” said Buchanan. “My Semiconductor Superiority Act will ensure U.S. companies developing cutting-edge semiconductor technologies in space can access the same incentives already available for semiconductor production here on Earth. It will strengthen Florida’s position as a national leader in the space economy and keep America ahead of China in the race for technological and space dominance. By supporting next-generation semiconductor innovation, we can bolster national security, create high-paying jobs and cement America’s leadership in the industries of the future.”

“Alabama has long been at the forefront of American innovation and advanced manufacturing,” said Sewell. “As our global competitors race to dominate the technologies of the future, Congress must ensure that the United States remains the world leader in semiconductor production, space exploration, and cutting-edge research. The Semiconductor Superiority Act is an investment in American ingenuity that will help strengthen our national security, support high-paying jobs, and position the United States to lead in emerging industries. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this bipartisan legislation to ensure America sets the pace for the next generation of technological innovation.”

The text of the legislation can be found here