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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ted Lieu (33 District of California)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 4, 2026, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Co-Chairs Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement:

“While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, their proposed discussion draft on AI does not meet the enormity of the moment. We do not support the discussion draft as it currently stands.

The House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy has spent months working closely with our colleagues and key stakeholders from civil society organizations, industry, labor, academia, and others addressing AI issues. Many of those same organizations share our view that this document cannot serve as the basis for productive dialogue.

We look forward to continuing this discussion and developing thoughtful AI policies that protect the American people and drive American innovation.”

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

Washington, D.C. – HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee.  The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. 

Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: 

Statement on HR 175
Video Link
June 3, 2026,

Mr. Chairman,

During the Biden Administration, the Democrats opened our borders to the largest illegal mass migration in history.  This included some of the most violent criminal gangs and cartels in history, which quickly established themselves in our communities and began a reign of crime that included human trafficking, drug trafficking, vehicular manslaughter, extortion, burglary, robbery, assault and murder. Today, an estimated 10,000 MS-13 gang members are loose in our country.   Tren de Aragua is active in at least 19 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, as well as in Washington, D.C.  The Sheriff of Tulare County, California testified that the Sinaloa Cartel now operates throughout the state of California, including extensive drug and human trafficking, extortion and even organized execution squads.  He estimates that half the crime he deals with in his rural county involved illegal aliens, many serving organized criminal gangs.

The toll of this deliberate policy of the Democrats mounts with every news cycle. 

Despite this carnage, there is no specific provision in law to allow authorities to immediately deport members or accomplices of these criminal gangs and to summarily deny them immigration benefits and admission based on their involvement with these criminal organizations. This bill fills that gap in our nation’s defenses.

It creates clear grounds of inadmissibility and deportability for aliens who are members of criminal gangs or who have promoted, aided, conspired with, or participated in gang activities. It provides immigration authorities with the tools necessary to act before these individuals commit additional crimes on American soil rather than waiting until innocent Americans suffer the consequences.

This legislation also establishes a clear statutory definition of a criminal gang.  The offenses covered under that definition are not minor infractions.  They include drug trafficking, firearms offenses, crimes of violence, human trafficking, identity theft, money laundering, alien smuggling, and other serious criminal conduct.  These are the very activities that fuel organized criminal enterprises and threaten public safety throughout the nation.

This bill also requires the detention of gang-affiliated aliens during removal proceedings.  This provision reflects a simple reality.  Individuals who have demonstrated allegiance to criminal organizations represent a substantial public safety risk and should not be released into our communities while their immigration cases are pending.

It closes loopholes that allow gang members to obtain immigration benefits that were never intended to protect violent criminals.  Under this legislation, gang members would be ineligible for asylum, temporary protected status, special immigrant juvenile status, and various other forms of immigration relief.  These humanitarian protections were created to assist vulnerable individuals fleeing persecution or hardship; not to provide safe haven for members of organized criminal enterprises.

We have often heard the Democrats argue that existing law is sufficient.  If that were true, we would not continue to see criminal gangs of illegal aliens operating in American communities from coast to coast, would we?  We would not see local law enforcement agencies struggling with gang-related violence from people with no legal right to be here.  We would not see repeated instances in which dangerous individuals evade removal despite clear evidence of gang affiliation.

The President put a simple question to members of Congress during his state of the Union message: Stand if you believe the United States Government should put the needs of American citizens ahead of illegal aliens.  Not a single Democrat stood up.  They keep telling us that they support removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens from our country while they do everything they possibly can to keep them here, including storming detention facilities, assaulting law enforcement officers and defending sanctuary laws that are specifically designed to keep criminal illegal aliens IN our communities when the law requires they be removed.

So here is yet another chance for the Democrats to join us in requiring the removal of criminal gang members and their accomplices from our country immediately and automatically.

This restores clarity to the law, strengthens public safety, and reinforces the principle that the United States will not serve as a sanctuary for foreign criminal organizations.

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back.
 

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Statement Video Link

 

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

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, President Trump announced an investment of $700 million dollars to strengthen the American coal industry, with a focus on coal-fired power plants and export infrastructure. This major federal initiative includes upgrading and extending the life of existing coal facilities, including plants in West Virginia, by using federal authority to support critical energy production and grid reliability.

This effort reinforces American energy independence and strengthens baseload power capacity at a time of rising demand and global energy competition.

This investment is expected to support coal-producing regions across the country by stabilizing operations, preserving mining jobs, and reinforcing supply chains tied to the industry. For communities in West Virginia and other coal-dependent states, the announcement signals renewed federal backing for an industry that has long served as the backbone of local economies and national energy security.

“The War on Coal has had devastating effects for West Virginia. What was once a booming state has experienced population decline and a steady erosion of its working class base. I am grateful that President Trumpis acknowledging this challenge and investing in the coal industry through this ‘Beautiful Clean Coal’ initiative by supporting a vital sector that serves as the backbone of so many American industries. Thank you President Trump for your commitment to our coal miners and their families,” said Congresswoman Miller.

Background

• President Trump announced a major federal initiative investing approximately $700 million to strengthen the U.S. coal industry this afternoon.

• The plan is expected to utilize federal authorities, including the Defense Production Act, to extend the operational life of coal generation facilities and support grid reliability amid rising national electricity demand.

• West Virginia has long been a national leader in the coal industry, consistently ranking among the top coal-producing states and playing a central role in powering America’s energy grid.

• The “War on Coal” refers to a mix of federal policies and market changes over the past several decades that have significantly reduced coal production and jobs across Appalachia, heavily impacting West Virginia and leading to long-term economic challenges in many coalfield communities.

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

Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS  – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding an Environment Subcommittee hearing titled, “Advancing Environmental Protection Through Science and Technology.” 

Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren’s (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: 

Good morning, Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Dr. Gwinn. What a fascinating topic we have before us today: “Advancing Environmental Protection Through Science and Technology.” I would argue this EPA has done precisely the opposite. In fact, Science Committee Democrats have been arguing that for over a year. 

In March 2025, the New York Times broke the news that EPA’s reorganization plan proposed to eliminate the Office of Research and Development and purge up to 75% of its staff. Less than a year later, in January 2026, this Committee held a hearing on EPA chemical research, where some of my Republican colleagues echoed the EPA’s talking point that ORD was not being dismantled, despite irrefutable evidence to the contrary. Just thirty-six days after that valiant defense of the agency, EPA formally notified the Committee that ORD had been officially shuttered. I think there is a valuable lesson for all of us here about the risks of trusting anything the Trump Administration says. I request unanimous consent to enter that February 13^th notification letter into the record. 

As Ranking Member Amo said, I have no intention of demonizing Dr. Gwinn for EPA’s decisions. On the contrary, I want to be clear – EPA trotting out a career scientist to appear today, as if scientific expertise holds any importance to this Administration, is a joke. Closing the independent Office of Research and Development and placing EPA’s research office directly under the Administrator himself is the fulfillment of industry’s loftiest wish list. Now EPA scientists are under the obligation to get their work approved by political leadership, to ensure there are “no surprises.” There could be no clearer way to send the message that EPA’s mandate to protect human health and the environment has been replaced by a different mandate: to close its eyes, look away, and provide comfort to big polluters. 

ORD was not a regulatory office. However, EPA has a legal responsibility to use the best available science. So, what better way to gut regulations than to force the agency’s eyes closed? We’ve already seen how EPA operates now that its blinders have been carefully crafted and installed. I would like to ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a New York Times article titled, “Trump’s E.P.A. Has Put a Value on Human Life: Zero Dollars.” This is a policy change that literally devalues human life, so the agency can claim that health-protective regulations on pollution do not actually save enough money to bother with implementation. 

Trump’s EPA is also repealing the landmark Endangerment Finding, which rips away the foundation of life-saving greenhouse gas regulations. This is the purest form of scientific denial. We are living in a bizarro version of reality, where this Administration can declare that well-established science – the fact that greenhouse gases pose serious risks to human health – has been repealed. Polluters rejoice, and vulnerable populations suffer. 

The Clean Air Act still exists, but President Trump and Administrator Zeldin are doing everything they can to pretend it doesn’t. The EPA is offering industry a free pass to violate the Clean Air Act, and polluters are signing up in droves. According to a recent ProPublica article, which I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record, approvals to pollute have rolled in for petroleum refineries, bitcoin miners, and medical sterilizer companies. And reportedly, EPA scientists were not consulted in the approval of these requests. So, again, I call into question this hearing’s title – how, exactly, is EPA advancing environmental protection through science and technology? 

I look forward to this opportunity to ask Dr. Gwinn about what has transpired at EPA since March 2025, when we first knew that ORD was doomed. I am under no illusion that her expertise has been duly considered by this anti-science, pro-polluter Administration. But this is an important opportunity to conduct vital oversight of EPA as it cannibalizes the very functions over which this Committee has jurisdiction. 

I yield back.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following U.S. House vote on restoration of funding for the Department of Homeland Security:

“For weeks, good faith attemps have been made by Republicans in the House to reach a bipartisan agreement, but Democrats have rebuffed these attempts as they seek to hold American workers hostage in order to prevent federal law enforcement from carrying out their duty to keep our borders secure and remove illegal aliens and known terrorists from our country.

“Early Friday morning, the Senate passed partial funding legislation that still leaves ICE and Border Patrol without proper resources at a time when protecting the American homeland is of the utmost importance. Today, I have once again voted to fully fund all aspects of DHS, including CBP and ICE.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement on the need for bicameral housing legislation:

“Last month, the House passed The Housing for the 21st Century Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. My colleagues and I are seeking tangible, quality reforms to reduce the regulatory burdens on new construction, modernize HUD capabilities, and allow banks more freedom to lend.

“The ability for Americans to own homes should be an attainable goal, and I believe our legislation is the superior product needed to address the ongoing housing crisis in this country. The Senate’s housing legislation is rife with non-conservative policy that would ultimately fail to achieve the goal of making housing affordable for Americans. It is my hope that Speaker Johnson will go to conference to ensure a final product emerges that benefits the American people.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement highlighting the successful return of $74 million in casework relief for 11th District constituents since 2023:

“Serving the people of Georgia’s 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives is a tremendous honor, and a large part of that service is assisting constituents with issues they have with federal agencies. When Georgians call our District Office while trying to deal with agencies such as the IRS, Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, State Department, and others, my office is able to cut through much of the red tape and deliver results that help solve issues on behalf of the Georgians I have the privilege to represent.

“I am very grateful to my excellent staff who are dedicated to assisting the people of the 11th Congressional District; and, just since 2023 that has led to over $74 million in compensation for seniors, veterans, families, and businesses. My office continues to offer these services to our constituents; so if you have an issue, please feel free to reach out to our exceptional team.”

Casework Totals Last year (2025)
– Dollars returned to constituents: $12,270,978.00
– Total Federal Case Inquiries: 1,327

Casework Totals (since 2023)
– Over 5,000 cases
– Total dollars returned to constituents: $74,233,016.00
– Returned from IRS, Treasury, Veterans Administration, Taxpayer Advocate Service, and Social Security Administration

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following voting in favor of H.R. 7744 – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026:

“Today, my Republican colleagues and I voted to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security. This is annual legislation critical to keeping Americans safe on land, at sea, and in the air.

“As the launch of Operation Epic Fury is a bold, neccessary action taken abroad to ensure our national security; Congress must show the same resolve to ensure our security at home. It is no secret that the Biden administration allowed scores of illegal aliens into our country, including many that seek to harm Americans. Illegal aliens on terror watchlists were released into our communities; and with conflict overseas, the threat of retaliatory attacks against America has grown. Despite this reality, Democrats have continued to vote to keep Homeland Security shutdown, preventing DHS from operating at full strength.

At a time of heightened global uncertainty, political gamesmanship is unacceptable. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to put politics aside and provide those charged with security of the homeland the resources they need to protect the United States.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting in opposition to H. Con. Res. 38 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran:

“The decision by the United States to launch Operation Epic Fury was a necessary and decisive action to defend our nation against imminent threats from the openly hostile Iranian regime. For decades, Iran has made clear its intent to destroy America and has consistently sown death, chaos, and instability throughout the Middle East.

“President Trump has been unwavering in his position that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon; and that commitment was demonstrated late last year through Operation Midnight Hammer, which hit Iranian nuclear production sites. In the months since, Iran has worked to reconstitute its nuclear program while accelerating its pursuit of advanced ballistic missile capabilities that would threaten America and our allies in the region.

“Despite good-faith negotiations by the President and his Administration, the regime repeatedly rejected any peaceful resolution. Therefore, In coordination with Israel and our Arab allies, the United States launched targeted strikes to permanently degrade the threat posed by the Iranian regime. The objectives of this operation are clear: dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities and the infrastructure that sustains them, neutralize the Iranian Navy’s operational capacity, and ensure that terrorist proxies can no longer be used to attack Americans or our partners.

“I support the mission to safeguard American lives and defend our national interests. The United States military remains the finest fighting force in history, and we are confident in their ability to accomplish this mission swiftly and decisively. We pray for the safety of every service member involved in this operation defending our freedom.”