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

“I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I was able to secure more than $1 million in federal funding for NSU to purchase equipment to learn how to better treat brain cancer,” said Wasserman Schultz. “Thankfully, NSU’s amazing researchers are working on solving this problem that’s plagued patients and doctors for decades. NSU’s team will use the federal funds I secured to target brain tumors with precision, while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Pete Aguilar (31 CD Ca)

Improving transportation infrastructure between the Cities of Highlands and Redlands will boost the economy and make it easier for residents, workers, and businesses to get around with faster, more reliable routes

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $2,000,000 in community project funding for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) Highland-Redlands Regional Connector project. This grant funding will strengthen the safety, mobility and connectivity of San Bernardino County’s transportation infrastructure by constructing more than five miles of protected bike and pedestrian pathways over the Santa Ana River along Orange Street, connecting the Cities of Highland and Redlands. 
Once complete, the project will benefit thousands of people by reducing traffic congestion and creating a safe, nonmotorized travel route for pedestrians and cyclists, expanding access to schools, work sites and regional trails. You can watch the full video of the press conference here.
“Whether they’re on foot, a bike, or in a car, everyone in the Inland Empire needs a safe, reliable way to travel,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “That’s why I’m excited to deliver $2 million for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s Highland-Redlands Regional Connector project. This funding will enhance the transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, providing residents, students and workers in our community with a safer and more reliable way to travel between Redlands and Highlands. Infrastructure projects like this one are crucial to ensuring the health, connectivity and mobility of people in our region. I’ll keep working in Congress to deliver federal investments in our infrastructure that help improve the quality of life for families here in the Inland Empire.” 
“This project represents what happens when local commitment and federal partnership come together,” said Rick Denison, President, SBCTA. “We are grateful for the Congressman’s leadership and look forward to continuing to deliver projects that improve mobility and quality of life for the residents of San Bernardino County.”
In January 2026, Rep. Aguilar helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California’s 33rd Congressional District. 

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, issued a statement on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran:

“I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and I’m relieved that U.S. personnel and civilians on both sides may now be spared further harm. I also want to recognize Pakistan’s role in facilitating this outcome.

“But a temporary ceasefire is not enough. We must use this moment to pursue a durable, negotiated outcome that reduces the risk of further conflict and instability across the region. Congress needs answers. Donald Trump must provide a full account for why he took the American people to war, a war in which 13 service members were killed and tens of billions are being spent, and what he intends to do to address these costs for the American people.

“For this to be durable, the administration must do what it has refused to do throughout this conflict: coordinate. Going forward, the United States must work in close coordination with our Gulf partners and allies to help secure a lasting peace, protect the interests of the American people, and ensure long-term regional stability.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Monterey, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced the bipartisan Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act to ensure timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is leading companion legislation in the Senate. 

“Far too often, veterans face lengthy delays to receiving the care they need, especially in rural communities,” said Rep. Panetta. “Our bipartisan bill would establish a national timing standard between referrals and appointments at VA facilities so that veterans in the 19th Congressional District and beyond can reliably and quickly secure support and make informed decisions about their care. I will keep working across the aisle to remove needless barriers and provide veterans with timely access to VA services.”

“As a veteran, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices our service members make, and our responsibility to them doesn’t end when they leave the uniform,” said Rep. Franklin, House Military Construction/VA Appropriations Subcommittee member. “Too often, referrals to community care still come with delays. This bill sets a clear standard and ensures veterans get timely care, whether at the VA or close to home.”

“Our veterans and servicemembers deserve to know that they won’t face unnecessary delays in their healthcare,” said Sen. Scott. “The SCHEDULES Act ensures the VA provides timely, responsive care and will help hold them accountable through transparent standards and public reporting requirements. Our government and VA must stand ready to support veterans at every stage of their lives – our nation’s heroes deserve nothing less.”

In 2020, the VA updated its specialty care scheduling process, including a requirement that community care appointments be scheduled within seven days of a referral. But GAO found VA medical centers are less likely to meet that standard for veterans referred to community providers than for care delivered inside the VA.

More importantly, the VA still has no clear benchmark for how long a veteran should wait to actually receive care after that appointment is scheduled. For veterans relying on community care, that means more uncertainty, less accountability, and too often, longer delays getting the care they’ve earned.

The SCHEDULES Act addresses these gaps by requiring the VA to:

• Establish a standard timeline for care from the moment a referral is entered until the veteran is seen for the related issue;
• Report to Congress quarterly on progress implementing the new standard; and
• Provide transparency through performance metrics and rankings for each VA facility.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06)

WASHINGTON, DC – This month, Congressman David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) introduced H.R. 7078, the Equal Access to the Colorado River Act, to ensure Arizona is treated fairly during Colorado River shortages by requiring proportional cutbacks across the Lower Basin states based on their original legal apportionments.

This bill amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to ensure that, during times of drought or reduced availability of mainstem Colorado River water, the Lower Basin States, Arizona, California, and Nevada, share water cutbacks proportionally based on their original legal apportionments.

The Colorado River Basin Act was introduced in 1968 and represented a significant investment in Arizona’s water infrastructure. Notably, this act provided the resources for wide-ranging water infrastructure development and significant regional water plan development in the lower basin of the Colorado River. Specifically, Section 1521 created the Central Arizona Project, which led to the development of water infrastructure connecting rural, water-deficient areas to the Colorado River. Today, Central. Arizona Project extends 336 miles.

Despite its growing population and critical municipal needs, Arizona bears a disproportionate share of water cuts due to its junior status under existing law and legal precedent. This bill corrects that imbalance by requiring pro rata reductions in water deliveries across all three Lower Basin states, based on each state’s baseline allocation: 4.4 million acre-feet for California, 2.8 million acre-feet for Arizona and 0.3 million acre-feet for Nevada.

“Arizona families and businesses shouldn’t be punished by an outdated framework that no longer matches today’s reality,” said Congressman Schweikert. “This is about taking responsibility and setting a clear, enforceable standard so every Lower Basin state shares shortage reductions according to the allocations they were given. If we want a sustainable future for the Colorado River, we need rules that are fair, modern and built for the drought conditions we are actually living in.”

Specifically,  H.R. 7078 updates Section 301(b) of the Colorado River Basin Project Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to apply pro-rata reductions to consumptive-use diversions from the Colorado River in times of shortage, relative to each state’s base annual apportionment, and without preference to present perfected rights.By ensuring a fairer, more equitable distribution of reductions, this legislation marks a critical step toward modernizing Colorado River policy for a future of sustained drought, growing demand, and increasingly limited water resources in the West.

More information on the bill can be found here.

Discussion draft of full bill text can be found here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06)

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, H.R. 4242, the Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act, passed out of the House Committee on Ways and Means and now advances to the House Floor for consideration. The legislation modernizes federal firearms tax law to account for advancements in de-escalation and less-than-lethal technology, ensuring lifesaving devices remain accessible to law enforcement and the public while keeping our communities safe.

Current law states many less-than-lethal devices are still classified and taxed as “firearms,” creating regulatory inconsistencies and higher costs that can slow adoption and continued innovation of life-saving devices. H.R. 4242 updates the Internal Revenue Code so that devices designed not to cause death or serious bodily injury—such as new low-velocity, non-lethal projectile systems—are no longer taxed under the National Firearms Act or the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax.

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) said: “Imposing undue regulatory burdens on the use of innovative, nonlethal safety devices will only mean they are less likely to be available and less likely to be used in instances where they could protect life. Under the Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act, Congress has the opportunity to reduce that burden and clean up an obviously outdated and misguided part of our tax code. Congressman Schweikert is to be commended for continuing to champion this commonsense solution to ensure that less-than-lethal technology is available to those who need it.”

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), the bill’s sponsor, said: “We should encourage new technology that reduces the need for deadly force. Aligning the tax code with modern devices allows law enforcement and communities to benefit from safer tools while keeping the focus on innovation, not red tape. This is a practical fix that strengthens public safety and supports the development of next-generation, less-than-lethal technology.”

The bill requires the Treasury to issue clear classifications of less-than-lethal devices, publish annual reviews of emerging technology, and ensure manufacturers can receive timely determinations within 90 days.

More information on the bill can be found here.

Full bill text can be found here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06)

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined federal leaders at the White House today for the signing of the Fostering the Future executive order. The order aims to strengthen the foster care system and improve the path to adulthood for young people who often face that transition without support.

Under the order, the Department of Health and Human Services will review and modernize child welfare policies and update information systems that states use to track safety and outcomes. These changes are intended to give caseworkers stronger tools and to help states respond more effectively to the needs of children and families.

The executive order also creates a national Fostering the Future initiative that will connect foster youth with education programs, career training, and housing support. It calls for the development of a new online platform that will bring together federal and state resources so young people leaving foster care can find guidance and build plans for long-term independence.

The order also calls for greater flexibility in education and training vouchers and encourages states to work with organizations that support children in crisis, including faith-based partners.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jesús Chuy García (IL-04)

CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) today announced his office will launch a process to seek community input to rename the U.S. Postal Office in Pilsen:

“Today, I am announcing the launch of “Our Community, Our Legacy”, a classroom-based community engagement plan to inform the renaming of the Pilsen Post Office. The goal of this plan is to engage high school students in the 60608 zip code—where the post office is located—to propose names for it,” said Congressman García. “This post office is a key part of our community, and members of the community should provide proposals for the new name. I’m excited to hear the ideas from the youth in our district.”

The process to participate opens on April 8, 2026, and the submission deadline for participating schools is May 15, 2026.

Teachers in local schools will be invited to facilitate a short in-class activity, and students will research and discuss potential nominees.

The nominees must be deceased, have a clear connection or contribution to Pilsen or the 4th Congressional District, and must have demonstrated a clear commitment to public service, education, labor, or civil rights.

High schools in the 60608 zip code will receive a packet outlining the process, timeline, and eligibility criteria for nominees. The final selection will be announced when the process concludes, and Congressman García will introduce legislation to rename the post office.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has independent authority to name or designate its postal facilities. However, Congress may designate a post office name through legislation.

The Pilsen Post Office, located at 1859 S Ashland Ave, is currently named after Cesar E. Chavez.

For more information, go to our website: “Our Community, our Legacy. Help name the Pilsen Post Office.”

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

Lafayette, CO — On Wednesday, April 8, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse will host an in-person town hall meeting in Gilpin County. Neguse will be joined by local leaders, provide an update on his work for the people of Colorado’s 2nd District, and take live questions from audience members.

Town Hall in Gilpin County

• When: Wednesday, April 8, at 5 p.m.
• Where: 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422

You can RSVP for this community gathering HERE.

Congressman Neguse has represented Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Covering more than 12,000 square miles, the district is one of Colorado’s largest and most rural, spanning twelve counties: Boulder, Weld, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Summit, Jackson, Routt, and Broomfield.

In 2025 alone, Neguse visited 50 cities and towns across the district. He also hosted 17 in-person town halls—more than every other member of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation combined. The Congressman kicked off 2026 on the same note, convening two town halls during the first week of the new year, and hosting two more last month in Summit and Eagle counties.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced two Community Facilities Grants for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

The USDA Community Facilities Grants were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties and will be used to directly benefit public service buildings and improve the quality of life of rural communities.

• DeKalb County – Northeast Alabama Community College

$273,188 to purchase nursing equipment for the nursing program to ensure high-quality healthcare education at the college, strengthen simulation-based and interdisciplinary training, and prepare graduates to meet the complex healthcare needs of the rural communities.

• Marion County – Winfield Fire Department

$32,000 to be used to purchase equipment that replaces outdated equipment for the City of Winfield Fire Department.

“I am proud to announce these projects which are exactly the kind of targeted, community-driven investments that make a real difference for the people of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Congressman Aderholt. “By improving educational opportunities and expanding first responder capabilities, we’re ensuring that our rural communities continue to thrive.” 

“Our first responders and healthcare professionals play a critical role in our economy and communities, and they deserve access to high-quality, life-saving equipment and resources,” Aderholt added.