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

Washington, D.C. – A recently-released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlights how increases in telework have had positive effects on workers, the economy, and the environment and that more federal support is needed to help better plan and harness these impacts.

Commissioned by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Ranking Member of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on the Committee on Education and Workforce, along with Full Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and former Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Carolyn Maloney, the report found that increased telework contributed to changes in transit, vehicle use, and real estate. To respond to these changes, the GAO recommends that the Department of Transportation establish and implement a detailed plan to complete the required travel demand data and subsequent guidance to assist Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) community planning modeling so they can best support workers, their families, public transit, and affordable housing.

“This report confirms what we have suspected to be true since the pandemic – the workforce, and with it the needs of workers and their communities, is changing, and moreover, that the wellbeing of working families, the economy, and the environment are all interconnected,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I am proud to have spearheaded this effort that gives us the information and tools we need to begin building and adapting communities that meet the needs and realities of the day so we can improve the quality of life of all Americans.”

This is the third and final report in a series commissioned by Congressman DeSaulnier related to telework’s impacts. The first report examined trends in telework before, during, and after the coronavirus pandemic. The second report laid out data showing the positive impact telework has had on worker productivity and firm performance in certain sectors. 

The full GAO report can be read here.

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

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today demanded answers in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin following deeply troubling reports that Special Government Employees, contractors, and other non-career personnel exercised improper influence over core agency functions at DHS and FEMA, raising serious concerns about shadow operations, ethics compliance, and a broader breakdown in oversight across the Department.

In the letter, Krishnamoorthi warned that “what may have initially appeared to be isolated misconduct instead reflected a broader breakdown in internal controls, ethics compliance, and oversight across the Department,” and raised alarm that safeguards governing Special Government Employees and contractors “appear to have been systematically disregarded.”

The letter cites public reporting that former aide and Special Government Employee Corey Lewandowski “exceeded the statutory limits of his role as a Special Government Employee” and “exercised influence far beyond what is legally permitted,” raising grave concerns about conflicts of interest and misuse of public office.

Krishnamoorthi also pointed to reports that contractor Kara Voorhies exercised “outsized and deeply inappropriate influence” over FEMA operations and spending decisions, allegedly functioning as a “shadow administrator” whose awareness or approval was required for routine agency functions, including engagement with Congress, coordination with governors, and communication with the White House.

“Taken together, these reports raise profound concerns about a systemic failure of oversight and accountability within DHS, in which a Special Government Employee operating beyond the lawful bounds of his authority appears to have enabled a contractor to exercise similarly improper influence over core governmental functions,” Krishnamoorthi wrote.

Given the gravity of the allegations, Krishnamoorthi requested written responses to the following questions no later than April 29, 2026:

1. What actions has DHS taken, or will it take, to ensure that Special Government Employees, contractors, and other non-career personnel do not exceed the lawful scope of their authority or perform inherently governmental functions?

2. What steps is DHS taking to determine whether additional contractors, consultants, SGEs, or other non-career personnel were granted similar authority or influence over operational, budgetary, grantmaking, procurement, or personnel decisions across DHS and its component agencies, including FEMA?

3. Has DHS initiated any internal review, ethics inquiry, or referral to the Office of Inspector General regarding the conduct described above? If so, what is the scope, status, and timeline of that review, and does DHS intend to make any findings public?

4. What corrective actions has DHS implemented, or does it plan to implement, to restore proper oversight, chain-of-command integrity, accountability, and compliance within FEMA and across the Department?

Krishnamoorthi concluded by warning that “these failures are not isolated incidents but instead reflect deeper and more systemic breakdowns in oversight, accountability, and internal controls within the Department,” and called on Secretary Mullin to “restore integrity and lawful governance to the Department.”

The full letter is available here.

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

Full Text of Bill (PDF)

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15) reintroduced the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act, a bill that would help end the plague of illegal robocalls in America.  The legislation would give the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Do-Not-Call Registry teeth by providing all telephone subscribers, including small businesses, the ability to seek damages for all unconsented-to telemarketing calls immediately after such a call.  

Robocalls have become a widespread annoyance but are also costing consumers billions of dollars.  In 2025, Americans lost more than $1.1 billion to phone scams.  These scams are also becoming more advanced with the creation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, which has lowered the cost of dialing to allow scammers to bombard non-consenting consumers with never-ending calls for pennies on the dollar.  Lead-generators compound this issue by inviting consumers to provide their information on one platform only to misuse and sell this information to hundreds of robocallers.  

“‘Do not call’ means do not call. Period. But illegitimate and intrusive robocalls are only getting worse, especially as scammers weaponize AI to impersonate loved ones and exploit Americans. So many of us are bombarded with relentless calls. Enough is enough,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “That’s why I am reintroducing legislation that empowers victims to hold scammers accountable after just one illegal call. We need strong, pro-consumer guardrails now.”

“Like most Americans, I’ve experienced the nuisance of constant robocalls.  At best, these calls are an insatiable annoyance, and at worst, these calls prey on consumers by trying to undermine someone’s personal privacy and financial information,” said Senator Dick Durbin. “It’s got to stop.  The Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act will put real enforcement behind each violation of the Do-Not-Call Registry, protecting Americans from the scammers on the other end of the phoneline.”

“Robocall scams are getting more technologically sophisticated, including through the use of AI, while defrauding Americans of billions of dollars each year and disproportionately targeting our most vulnerable communities and seniors. I’m proud to co-lead the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act because no one should be scammed out of their life savings and we urgently need to strengthen protections for individuals as well as small businesses,” said Congressman Kevin Mullin.

“Small-business owners need to answer the phone every time it rings, or risk losing customers. This exposes Mom & Pop shops to aggressive telemarketing and scam robocalls,” said Patrick Crotty, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC). “The Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act gives small-business owners and others options to make the calls stop.”

In addition, through neighbor spoofing—a deceptive practice that allows callers to disguise the number from which they are calling—scammers can trick unknowing consumers into answering the phone.  AI-generated voices that impersonate celebrities, family members, and elected officials make scammers even more difficult to detect. 

Robocall scams often target the most vulnerable within our communities, including senior citizens, immigrant communities, and people with disabilities. Small businesses also are bombarded with these illegal calls, creating additional and burdensome costs and interfering with productivity.

Specifically, the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act:

• Amends TCPA to cover the equipment that scammers and telemarketers use by updating the definition of an Automated Telephone Dialing System to include systems which dial phone numbers from a stored list successively without human intervention;
• Allows small businesses to add their numbers to the Do-Not-Call Registry;
• Provides landline and cellular consumers, including small businesses, who have telephone numbers on the Do-Not-Call Registry, a private right of action after receiving one telephone call by or on behalf of the same entity in violation of the TCPA; and
• Ensures that a minimum of $500 can be levied for each violation of the Do-Not-Call Registry.

In 1991, Congress passed the TCPA in response to a spike in telemarketing calls.  The TCPA prohibits calls using an automatic telephone dialing system or a prerecorded voice, including AI-generated voices, from being made to cell phones without the prior express consent of the call recipient.  While the TCPA also prohibits telemarketing calls to landlines without prior consent, these rules routinely are ignored because the enforceable penalties only apply if there are two or more calls in a 12-month period to the same line from the same caller.

The bill is endorsed by the National Consumer Law Center, Consumer Action, Electronic Privacy Information Center, National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and Public Citizen.

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

Contact: Alexis Torres

Washington, D.C.—As the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) begins crafting the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) asked the Committee to prioritize federal investments in Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville and the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). Both military installations drive the economy in South Texas, employ thousands of Coastal Bend workers, and play a crucial role in military readiness and national security. 

During the HASC Member Day hearing, Congressman Gonzalez specifically advocated for two NAS Kingsville priorities: The construction of a new “Pass & Tag Facility” to expedite visitor credentialing, and the replacement of the current Fire Station Training Facility, to meet safety standards and expand the space to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.

Congressman Gonzalez also addressed the significant reduction in workforce and workload at CCAD, urging the Committee to ensure the United States Army protects thousands of jobs rather than shifting repair work traditionally done at the depot to private contractors. Last month, the Congressman accompanied Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal on a visit to CCAD to discuss these concerns and inquire about the status of an expected $174 million federal investment.

Congressman Gonzalez’s remarks can be viewed here, and a transcript is available below:

Thank you, Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith, for holding today’s Member Day hearing. 

I appreciate the opportunity to speak before the Committee to discuss several important military installations in South Texas, including Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville and Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD).

Naval Air Station Kingsville has played a critical role in training the next generation of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators since it first opened its doors in 1942. Today, it is home to Training Air Wing Two and trains nearly half of the Navy and Marine Corps’ tactical jet pilots each year. NAS Kingsville also employs over 4,000 people and contributed around $1 billion to the Texas economy in 2024.

As you can see, NAS Kingsville plays a crucial role in national security and the local economy as well as across the nation. That is why Congress must address several pressing infrastructure issues – one is a really pressing issue, and that is a “Pass & Tag Facility” and Fire Station Training Facility. 

The installation’s current Pass & Tag facility is located 1.3 miles beyond the South Entry Control Point (ECP), requiring gate security personnel to escort visitors and contractors over a mile into the installation before they can obtain credentials.

The level of access before proper vetting poses significant security risks for NAS Kingsville, delays vehicle entry into the base, and places administrative burdens on security personnel. 

Another important infrastructure issue we must address is its fire station, which was built in 1956 and is in desperate need of renovation and replacement.

The current facility is way too small to accommodate modern firefighting equipment and is plagued by a variety of issues, including leaking roofs, mold, and ineffective climate control—in case I need to remind anyone here, it gets incredibly hot in this region of the state.

For years, NAS Kingsville Command has requested funding to complete the new “Pass & Tag Facility” and “Fire Station Training Facility.” However, they have been unsuccessful as the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) requires projects to be included in the “Futures Years Defense Program” or “Unfunded Priority List” to be eligible for this type of funding.

I urge you and your colleagues to include language in this year’s NDAA highlighting these two essential projects and include these projects in these lists.

I’d also like to take a moment and highlight another very important issue for South Texas – and that is the declining workload at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD).

As you know, Corpus Christi Army Depot, which currently employs over 2,000 highly skilled workers, is the U.S. Army’s premier facility responsible for the repair, overhaul, and modernization of helicopters and rotary-wing aircraft. As the world’s largest helicopter repair facility, the depot is vitally important for our military readiness.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Corpus Christi Army Depot on March 6th alongside Undersecretary Michael A. Obadal to see firsthand the essential work that the depot performs. 

Despite the fact that the depot’s highly skilled workforce is vitally important to American national security, the amount of repair work assigned to the depot and the number of people employed there has dropped dramatically over the years. Just in the past decade, we’ve lost about 3,000 or 4,000 jobs having billions of dollars impacted. Most of these jobs are veterans who have served our country in uniform.

Allowing depots like Corpus Christi Army Depot to decline risks permanently degrading an important military capability that gives the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) the surge capacity needed during a time of war or conflict.

The 50/50 rule has not really worked in this base. They do it as an overall purview of different bases. We’ve lost 3,000 jobs; we have about 2,000 that we’re trying to save. These are highly skilled, very well trained, individuals. As I said, most of them come from our military branches.

I think there’s so much more that can be done in this base, especially in terms of new industries like drone capacity or bringing in helicopter repairs from different branches to this facility. There is no place with more trained personnel in the world than Corpus Christi when it comes to helicopter repair—and certainly, moving into this new drone industry. 

I urge the Committee to please look into Corpus Christi. I’d be happy to tour the base with y’all and show you the incredible people who work there and the things that have been done for generations.

I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you. I love that this is a committee where bipartisanship still works. I think making sure that our bases have cutting edge facilities and that we continue taking care of the people is in everyone’s national interest.

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, a $630,563 grant. The funding supports cancer research into osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“One of the aggressive cancers that affects young Americans is osteosarcoma, which starts in the cells that form bones and is most often found in the bones of legs and arms.

“This HHS grant for more than $630,000 helps Virginia Tech continue in the fight to discover cures for cancer.”

BACKGROUND

This funding is supported by a Research Project Award. According to the National Institutes of Health, Research Project grants support discrete, specified, circumscribed biomedical research and development universities, medical and other health professional schools.

The HHS office responsible for this grant is the National Cancer Institute.

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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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced legislation to bring the federal permitting process for transit and passenger rail projects into parity with the permitting process for highway projects.

“Many folks in Southern Nevada depend on bus services to get around our community,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Another emerging critical mode of transportation in our region is passenger rail. When high-speed rail comes to Southern Nevada, it will support tourism, improve air quality, and ease traffic congestion. The Modal Parity in Permitting Act will help ensure that the permitting process that allows these services to be built in our community is in line with the process for highway projects.”

The Modal Parity in Permitting Act would allow sponsors of transit and passenger rail projects to acquire real property interests necessary for a project before completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting process. This would give transit and passenger rail projects parity with highway construction projects during the federal permitting process.

The Modal Parity in Permitting Act is on Congresswoman Titus’s list of priorities for surface transportation reauthorization. She will be pushing for its inclusion in the package as a Senior Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Representatives Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) and Laura Friedman (CA-30) are original cosponsors of this legislation.

“Reliable infrastructure starts with a process that works. Right now, unnecessary delays in permitting are holding back critical transit projects in communities like ours,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “The Modal Parity in Permitting Act is a commonsense fix that allows local projects move forward without waiting on Washington every step of the way. This is about cutting red tape, supporting smart growth, and delivering the modern, connected transportation systems our region deserves.”

“For too long, transit and rail projects have faced a permitting process that puts them at a disadvantage compared to highways. The Modal Parity in Permitting Act is the straightforward fix we need, allowing transit and rail projects to acquire property during the permitting process just like highway projects can, so we can build critical infrastructure faster and more affordably,” said Rep. Friedman. 

This legislation has been endorsed by RTC of Southern Nevada, The Bus Coalition, and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

“We are grateful for Congresswoman Titus’ leadership in introducing this commonsense legislation,” said M.J. Maynard-Carey, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. “The Modal Parity in Permitting Act would give transit agencies the same real property acquisition flexibility that highway project sponsors already have, strengthening project delivery for major investments like the Boulder Highway Bus Rapid Transit corridor. We appreciate Congresswoman Titus’ continued commitment to Southern Nevada’s transportation future.”

“The Modal Parity in Permitting Act is a crucial, common sense step to reduce project delays, control costs, and speed the delivery of critical transit investments,” said Ed Redfern, Executive Director of the Bus Coalition. “At a time when transit agencies are using federal investments to expand capacity and improve service reliability, this legislation will help ensure taxpayer dollars go further and projects move more efficiently from planning to deployment. This bill helps create a more predictable permitting process, which will better position agencies of all sizes to deliver the bus infrastructure and fleet improvements communities need.”

“We applaud Representatives Titus (D-NV), Bresnahan (R-PA), and Friedman (D-CA) for introducing the Modal Parity in Permitting Act. For too long, public transit and passenger rail projects have faced a structural disadvantage in the permitting process — highway projects can acquire land before NEPA is complete, while FTA and FRA projects cannot. This bill levels the playing field and will help move critical public transit and passenger rail investments forward faster and more efficiently. We urge Congress to advance this legislation without delay,” said APTA President and CEO, Paul P. Skoutelas.

“The Modal Parity in Permitting Act will help expand passenger rail across the United States by putting passenger rail permitting on equal footing with highway construction projects,” said Brightline West President, Sarah Watterson. “Brightline West appreciates Representatives Titus, Bresnahan, and Friedman for their leadership on this important issue and urges Congress to advance this common sense bill as part of any upcoming surface transportation reauthorization package.”

Background:

Under current law, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) project sponsors may purchase property prior to NEPA completion at their own risk when the property is within a planned transit corridor. While this covers many transit properties, buildings that are used for operations or maintenance may fall outside the existing “corridor.” Similar limitations exist for passenger rail projects.

The permitting process is notably different for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects. Highways project sponsors can purchase real property interests outside the corridor prior to completing environmental review. This often creates confusion for project sponsors who work across different modes of transportation and face different permitting regulations for each mode.

Congresswoman Titus’s bill will speed up transit and passenger rail projects without undercutting the environmental and wildlife considerations that are so integral to the federal permitting process. Importantly, under Congresswoman Titus’s Modal Parity in Permitting Act, project sponsors would still be prohibited from moving forward with developing any land in their possession before completing the required environmental reviews.

This bill provides a reasonable fix to the permitting procedures for all modes of transportation. As we continue to invest in our nation’s transportation networks, Congresswoman Titus is highlighting the importance of putting passenger rail and transit projects on an equal playing field with highways projects.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23)

“Haiti is overrun by criminal gangs, who kidnap women and girls, extort residents for protection money, and kill with impunity. We must preserve their TPS and protect their lives and safety,” said Wasserman Schultz. “As a descendent of immigrants who fled repression and antisemitism, I’ll always fight for law-abiding immigrant families who fled desperate circumstances and who work hard, pay taxes, pass criminal background checks, and contribute to our economy and communities.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Foster (11th District of Illinois)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Autofill Act. This legislation would create a voluntary tax filing program that allows individuals to use a secure IRS website to download a tax form automatically populated with information the IRS already collects from employers, the Social Security Administration, and financial institutions. The information from the populated tax forms would be available as both a printable document and a computer-readable file compatible with existing tax preparation software. This service would be available at all income levels. 

The Autofill Act supports progress made by the free Direct File system piloted by the Biden Administration. The U.S. Government Accountability Office found Direct File to be a successful, no-cost alternative for taxpayers. Despite this, the program was canceled by the Trump Administration within its first year back in office.

“It’s long past time to make the tax filing process more efficient and less expensive for the American people,” said Foster. “There’s no reason why we can’t make it easier for taxpayers to access the information the IRS already has on file. This is a commonsense solution that will save people time and money, and help bring our tax filing process into the 21st century.”

A copy of the legislation is available here. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana)

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), and House Republicans to discuss the positive impact of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts. Leader Scalise highlighted stories of real Americans who have benefited from the law and Democrats’ support for the largest tax increase in U.S. history.

Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise’s full remarks. 
Highlights from Leader Scalise’s remarks:On Democrats voting for higher taxes for American families:“What a beautiful day it is in America. Isn’t this a great day? For the first time in a long time, Americans are celebrating April 15th as Tax Day because American families are getting money back today. Their government is finally delivering for them. When you think about what we set out to do, as Chairman Smith talked about what the objective was when we created the Working Families Tax Cut… number one, we’re going to prevent a tax increase on American families. And every Democrat voted no because they wanted a tax increase on American families.“But we said we’re going to take power away from Washington and give it back to the people. What a powerful idea that is. As we celebrate 250 years of this great experiment known as American democracy, a revolution was started to say we’re going to give power back to people, and we furthered that promise in this bill. And now we’re seeing the benefits. “Well, you know who’s benefiting? It’s hardworking families, people who were struggling to get by under the Biden administration, who couldn’t afford to put food on the table. They’re finally getting something back. The average worker under our bill will get $3,400 back when they file their taxes.”On the Working Families Tax Cut providing Louisianans relief this Tax Day: “Last week, I [brought] Members of Congress from all around the country to go tour an offshore oil rig to see where great American energy is being produced in the Gulf of America. And we went out to a great Occidental rig in the Gulf, and we met with the workers… and there were about 50 workers in that room. And one of the first questions they asked was about how the No Tax on Overtime provision worked. So I asked them, I said, ‘How many of you work overtime?’ And every hand went up. And I said, ‘How many of you have filed your taxes?’ And only one hand went up. And I said, you need to go home this weekend and file your taxes because you’re going to get real money back. Again, $3,400 on average…“I asked other people in my district, ‘How’s this working for you?’ Look, in New Orleans, we’ve got great restaurants. We’re proud of it. But we’ve also got great workers at our restaurants, the people that bring the food to your table. Heath, a restaurant worker in New Orleans, benefited from the No Tax on Tips provision, and he said that he saw the largest return he’s ever had. He’s already filed his taxes.“Anthony, who’s a police officer in my district, said No Tax on Overtime has allowed him to invest in his daughter’s future and help his wife’s small business. This bill is working for hardworking families all across this great country.”On Democrats’ support for increasing taxes on hardworking Americans and funding fraud: “The Democrats have already said if they get the majority this November, they will reverse the Working Families Tax Cut. They will take that money away from you. Are we going to let that happen? No way. Americans are getting the benefits of what Republican leadership has done. They don’t want to go back. They don’t want to give that $3,400 that’s working for their family back to Washington to fund fraud in Minnesota and California and other places. We’re not going to let that happen. We’re going to keep fighting for the hardworking people of this great country.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA, sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raising concerns about a delay in implementing updated recreational fishing measures and the impact on Maryland’s Eastern Shore economy.

The proposed measures were developed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and submitted more than eight months ago. NOAA waited until just three weeks before the start of the recreational fishing season to notify stakeholders they would not be implemented and is now reverting to outdated measures.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

“NOAA waited until just weeks before the season to reverse course on these proposed measures, leaving small businesses and watermen on Maryland’s Eastern Shore dealing with the fallout at a critical time.

I’ve heard directly from constituents across the Eastern Shore who are concerned about this delay. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will be reviewing NOAA’s handling of this closely as part of the FY27 funding process. NOAA must act immediately to correct this failure and ensure it does not happen again.” 

Full text of the letter can be viewed here. 

For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov