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

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) introduced the Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons Who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism (DEPORT) Act, legislation that will strengthen the federal government’s ability to revoke citizenship and deport naturalized individuals who commit or support acts of terrorism against the United States.

The legislation comes in response to a recent attack at Old Dominion University, where Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Sierra Leone, opened fire in an ROTC classroom. The attack left two students injured and resulted in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, a decorated Army helicopter pilot with more than 600 combat hours fighting terrorists overseas. Jalloh committed the attack after serving time in federal prison for offering material support to ISIS.

Congressman Moore emphasized that the attack is part of a broader and troubling pattern. In March alone, two additional terrorist incidents were carried out by naturalized citizens, including a shooting at a beer garden in Austin and a vehicle attack targeting a synagogue in Michigan.

The DEPORT Act includes three key provisions:

– Requires all new applicants for U.S. citizenship to swear under oath that they have no intent to commit acts of terrorism against the United States.

– Extends the timeframe in which terrorism can be considered prima facie evidence of citizenship fraud from five to ten years.

– Establishes a new legal pathway to denaturalize individuals involved in lone-wolf terrorist attacks.

Congressman Moore reaffirmed his commitment to advancing policies that prioritize the safety and security of the American people.

“Naturalization is a solemn pledge of total allegiance to the United States. Terrorism is a treasonous repudiation of that pledge. The DEPORT Act ensures that individuals who exploit America’s generosity by carrying out or supporting terrorism can no longer hide behind the citizenship we gave them. If a foreigner that we have welcomed into America takes up arms against our country or aids those who do, they must go, stated Congressman Riley Moore. 

Joining Congressman Riley Moore on this Act are the following members of Congress: Representatives Brandon Gill (TX-26), Randy Fine (FL-06), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Barry Moore (AL-01), Eli Crane (AZ-02), and Buddy Carter (GA-01).

“It’s plain and simple—if you support America’s enemies, you shouldn’t live in our country. We have no room for terrorist sympathizers in our great nation. I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Riley Moore’s DEPORT Act., said Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26).

“The DEPORT Act is common-sense legislation. There is nothing radical about denaturalizing and deporting convicted terrorists. If you pledge allegiance to a terrorist organization, you will be deported. We must prioritize the safety of American citizens and allow zero room for leniency when it comes to any level of affiliation with terrorism, stated Congressman Randy Fine (FL-06). 

“I’m proud to stand with Congressman Moore and my colleagues in support of the DEPORT Act. Naturalized citizens who commit acts of terror have no place in the United States of America. As someone who engaged in radical Islamic terrorism in combat, I understand the threat facing our country. I flew 55 combat air missions over Baghdad to stop it. In the wake of the recent attack in Austin, Texans deserve leaders who will stand up and fight for their safety, not make excuses. This legislation is common sense. It should be a no-brainer, said Congressman Wesley Hunt (TX-38).

“Time and again, we’ve seen the devastating consequences of letting dangerous individuals exploit the privileges of American citizenship,” said Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01). “If you come to this country, take the oath, and then turn around and support or commit acts of terror, you have broken that covenant with the American people, and you should lose the right to stay here. I want to thank Congressman Riley Moore for introducing the DEPORT Act and taking a strong stand to close these dangerous loopholes. I’m proud to support this effort to protect our communities and uphold the rule of law.”

“Over recent years, we’ve seen an alarming increase in naturalized immigrants engaging in or abetting terrorism. As Americans, we should have the full ability to denaturalize and remove those who wish to do harm to our nation. The DEPORT Act of 2026 makes this a reality by strengthening our naturalization process, revoking the citizenship of those tied to terrorism, and requiring DHS to remove these offenders once their naturalized status is rescinded. I’m grateful to Rep. Riley Moore for his leadership, and I’m honored to be an original cosponsor of this sensible bill, stated Congressman Eli Crane (AZ-02).

“Army Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a University of Georgia alumnus, was killed at Old Dominion University by an individual previously arrested for supplying material support to ISIS. It’s unfathomable that naturalized aliens with direct ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations still remain in the United States. This terrorist took the life of an American hero,” said Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01). “I’m proud to join Congressman Moore in supporting the DEPORT Act because we owe it to Lt. Col. Shah to ensure this never happens again.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York)

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement after House Republicans voted against his War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res 40).

“Today, House Republicans chose Donald Trump over the Constitution and their own constituents. The president and House Republicans have failed to articulate a clear justification for this war, or defense of its legality or purpose. The American people overwhelmingly oppose this war, and are paying more at the pump and at the grocery store as a result of it.

“Democrats will continue to fight to bring Trump’s hostilities to an end through additional War Powers Resolutions, including one that I will file again today. Republicans will keep having to answer for this illegal war until it ends. The president has shown he lacks both a strategy for this war and a plan to end it, and if Republicans support this open-ended conflict, then they should take the hard vote in Congress of authorizing it.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 1156, a resolution introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, expressing the support for tax policies that support working families.

“In Western Pennsylvania, when people say they work a “half day,” it’s likely they mean 12 hours, not four. Folks here are like so many of their fellow Americans across the country: they know the value of an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay,” said Rep. Kelly. “The Working Families Tax Cuts reward hard work today while saving you money for tomorrow. Thanks to these incredible new policies, including No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime, this law leverages the tax code to work for Americans, not against them. From employers to employees, from children to seniors, the Working Families Tax Cuts make historic investments in Western Pennsylvania and the United States, both for today and for generations to come.”

Kelly’s resolution champions the success of the Working Families Tax Cuts, the historic tax legislation passed by the House, Senate, and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. This year, the law delivered an estimated $222 billion in refunds, an average tax cut of $3,750 for American taxpayers. Pennsylvania households received an average tax cut of $3,500 this year.

Click here to watch Rep. Kelly’s full remarks.

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Fast Facts: Working Families Tax Cuts

The Working Families Tax Cuts delivered historic refunds this tax season. New data released April 15 shows more than 25 million taxpayers claimed the new overtime deduction, according to U.S. Treasury data. More than 6 million taxpayers claimed the new deduction on tipped income. Nearly half of all filers benefited from at least one of the new signature provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts.

In all, more than 53 million filers claimed at least one of President Trump’s signature new tax cuts. Altogether, tax refunds are up more than 10% from one year ago, according to U.S. Treasury data.

Rep. Kelly’s resolution also notes the share of total income taxes paid by Americans whose income is in the top 1% will increase to nearly 40% as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts, while the share paid by Americans in the remaining 99% will decrease to 60%.

You can read the full legislative text here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the actions of the Trump Department of Homeland Security to send hundreds of thousands of Haitians back to the dangerous country:

“Haitian families and neighbors legally living and working in the U.S. should not have the rug ripped out from under them by Trump and his Department of Homeland Security. Haitian neighbors are part of the fabric of our community and deserve respect after more than a decade of natural disasters and political instability. Armed militants and gangs control large parts of Haiti, and access to food and health care remains severely limited. The U.S. State Department’s Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory makes clear just how dangerous conditions are,” said Rep. Castor.

Castor continued, “In Florida and across the country, Haitian TPS holders are valued members of our communities—working hard, paying taxes, raising families, and contributing to the economy. Arbitrarily condemning hundreds of thousands of people who legally live and work in America would worsen a humanitarian crisis abroad and disrupt families, workplaces and local economies here at home. That’s why I voted to advance this legislation and stand with Tampa Bay’s Haitian families who deserve safety, security, and the opportunity to continue contributing to our community.”

“This vote to move TPS forward brings peace of mind to families and business owners across Tampa Bay who have built their lives here while supporting loved ones back home,” said Esther Wofia, Greater Haitian American Chamber. “Haitian community members are working hard, raising families, and contributing every day, and we are grateful to Rep. Castor for helping ensure their voices are heard, and this critical issue receives a vote in Congress.”

TPS is granted to individuals who cannot return home due to extraordinary conditions, and Haiti continues to face severe instability. More than 350,000 Haitians currently rely on TPS in the United States, with nearly one-third living in Florida. Roughly 20 percent of Haitians in the U.S. work in health care and other essential industries, contributing significantly to local economies, including in Tampa Bay.

Castor supported a discharge petition that forced the legislation to the House Floor for a vote, thereby overcoming opposition from the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after voting to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.

“Since returning to office, President Trump proved that to end the border crisis, all that needed to be done was to enforce the rule of law. As a result of his leadership, we’ve had 11 straight months of zero releases at the border. I’ve long supported strong border security measures, including as an original sponsor and author of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act, the most comprehensive and conservative border security bill ever.

At the same time, we must recognize that conditions in Haiti are not conducive to safely returning individuals who have been living and working legally in the United States.

Haiti continues to face severe instability driven by natural disasters, corruption, and widespread violence, making it extraordinarily difficult for its people to live safely.

As my record shows, I have supported Temporary Protected Status for Haitians during times of crisis as a form of humanitarian protection, while remaining committed to enforcing our immigration laws. I am proud to once again support extending these protections for Haitians in the United States.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Dear Neighbor,

At the end of March, I wrote to you with my commitment that the House would pass Representative Laura Gillen’s bill to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti and send it to the Senate for an up-or-down vote when Congress returned to Washington in April.

Today, I am proud to share that thanks to the hard work of Democrats and Representative Ayanna Pressley’s discharge petition, the House has voted to advance legislation to extend TPS for Haitians living in the U.S. until April 2029. Passing the bill through the House is a massive step toward providing essential protections to more than 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S. who are at risk of losing their Temporary Protected Status. 

By passing this legislation, House Democrats are following through on our commitment to push back against an administration that has repeatedly pursued inhumane and unacceptable immigration policies, including those that would terminate TPS for Haitians.

As this vital legislation heads to consideration in the Senate, you can follow along with the latest status of the TPS extension bill here. Please feel free to reach out to my office to address any questions or concerns you may have. We can be reached at (202) 225-5936 (D.C.) or (718) 237-2211 (Brooklyn).

Be safe and well.

Sincerely,

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
New York’s Eighth Congressional District

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian nationals until January 2029.

Golden released the following statement: 

“Allowing TPS to expire would put lives at risk and create even greater instability in Haiti, threatening the security of the United States. Multiple administrations from both parties, as well as international bodies, have recognized the dangerous situation on the ground in Haiti, where armed gangs and drug traffickers effectively control most of the country. A mass deportation would effectively force Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status to join these criminal organizations or be put in their crosshairs. It’s not an exaggeration to say that for many, it could be a death sentence. That’s just not who we are.” 

TPS designation was extended to Haiti in 2010 after the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western hemisphere, which killed hundreds of thousands and displaced more than 1 million Haitians. Since then, crises have continued to rock the island nation. 

Last year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a “Do Not Travel” advisory due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest and limited health care. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and her colleagues on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee were joined by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a hearing to discuss the priorities and policy proposals from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the Trump Administration. Congresswoman Miller shared concerns about the disproportionate burden of chronic disease in rural states like West Virginia and emphasized the importance of prevention-focused care, particularly through expanded access to medical nutrition therapy, as well as the need to ensure Medicare policies support innovation and access to life-saving treatments for patients with kidney disease.

Congresswoman Miller began by highlighting West Virginia’s high rates of chronic disease and her specific advocacy for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). She voiced her concerns regarding the lack of innovation and development of new treatments for dialysis patients. She then highlighted legislation she recently introduced to address this concern before questioning Secretary Kennedy on the ways in which DHHS is encouraging innovation for ESRD treatment.

“Thank you, Chairman Smith. Secretary Kennedy, thank you so much for coming in front of our committee today and for your leadership in improving the health and well-being of the American people. I have two things I would like to discuss.

In my home state of West Virginia, we see some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the country. Coupled with our rural nature and limited access to care, many of these patients are especially vulnerable and face significant barriers to managing their conditions.

The first chronic disease that I want to speak about is our patient population that I am focusing on, which is people who are living with Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease.

I commend the Administration’s efforts to promote affordability and fiscal responsibility in healthcare. I am concerned, however, that in the case of kidney disease, the current ESRD bundle may inadvertently discourage the development [and] adoption of new therapies and technologies that could improve outcomes and reduce long-term costs for patients who do rely on life-sustaining dialysis.

The complicated “post-TDAPA” policy has resulted in promising, innovative drugs being pulled from the market entirely or only being accessible by a tiny fraction of the patients.

I have a bill called the Kidney Care Access Protection Act, and it is a piece of legislation that could expand access to new treatment options in a way that both encourages innovation and ensures costs remain well-managed for Medicare and taxpayers.

As we work together toward better outcomes and cost containment, how is CMS evaluating ways to strengthen incentives for innovation within the [ESRD] bundle while maintaining fiscal responsibility?” asked Congresswoman Miller.

“I mean, I would say that that’s the balance that we’re all trying to achieve. We are doing everything in our power to maintain the United States as the innovation center for the world. And we want to make it easier to get quick approvals for drugs that actually work. We need to do science on them. And we’re doing gold-standard science. And we have to depoliticize science at the agencies.

I don’t know enough about the Renal Disease aspect in the bundle, but I’m happy to work with you. Also get somebody from Oz’s team to come over and talk to you directly, because I know that that’s not an outcome that they would like,” responded Secretary Kennedy.

Congresswoman Miller concluded by sharing her views on the benefits of Medical Nutrition Therapy to combat chronic health issues stemming from poor nutrition. She then questioned Secretary Kennedy on his views of this practice and the ways in which the DHHS can support better access to this therapy for Medicare beneficiaries in rural communities.

“It is clear that what we eat plays a direct role in our health and quite frankly, many Americans don’t eat right, and these poor nutrition choices are a major driver of chronic disease. I believe there is a strong case for expanding access to MNT therapy for targeted and specific groups of Medicare beneficiaries whose outcomes could measurably improve as a result.

With that in mind, can you share your perspective on the role Medical Nutrition Therapy should play in improving health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries, and how we can most effectively and responsibly expand [access] to those who would benefit the most—particularly in rural and underserved areas?” asked Congresswoman Miller.

“I think, and I’ve worked with Governor Morrisey about that on this issue. I think there’s nobody at this agency who is not committed to the idea that food is medicine. And if we want to do prevention in this country and end the chronic disease epidemic, we’ve got to start with food. That’s one of the reasons we’re pushing nutrition into the colleges, we’re pushing it into the hospitals, we’re pushing it into the community health centers, to make it the central focus of healing and prevention. I want to work with you in any way that I can to achieve the goals that you’re talking about,” responded Secretary Kennedy.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

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