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

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) today introduced the Puerto Rican People’s Power Restoration Act of 2026, legislation to amend the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) to provide for the termination of the Financial Oversight and Management Board under defined circumstances and restore fiscal authority to Puerto Rico’s democratically elected government.

Nearly a decade ago, Congress enacted PROMESA in response to Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis. The law created the Financial Oversight and Management Board and granted it sweeping authority over the island’s budgets, fiscal plans, and debt restructuring. While the Board was intended to stabilize Puerto Rico’s finances, its continued control has raised serious concerns about self-governance and democratic representation. This legislation preserves fiscal stability while restoring institutional authority to elected officials through a clear, lawful transition.

“After nearly a decade under an unelected fiscal control board, it is time to give the people of Puerto Rico the chance to write their own financial future,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “President Trump has shown his willingness to abuse the board’s authority to enrich his Wall Street cronies, and he cannot be trusted to put the interests of Puerto Ricans above those of vulture funds. Our legislation creates a clear and orderly transition that preserves fiscal stability while restoring true authority to Puerto Rico’s elected government. Puerto Ricans deserve to choose for themselves how to manage the Commonwealth—not have it dictated by Washington. This bill ensures continuity during the transition while returning power where it belongs: with the people.”

“The people of Puerto Rico deserve a clear path toward full economic self-governance and long-term fiscal stability. This legislation builds on the progress made under PROMESA while establishing responsible conditions for ending the Financial Oversight and Management Board once its mission is complete,” Congressman Darren Soto said. “This way, we can ensure accountability, restore local control, and support sustainable economic growth for the island and its residents.”

“On behalf of our national coalition, our members on the island and our partners in the US, thank you Congressmembers Soto and Krishnamoorthi for your brave leadership in introducing this bill to once and for all restore the limited power Puerto Rico’s elected officials had before the United States Congress imposed the PROMESA law on the Puerto Rican people. While this bill does not decolonize Puerto Rico, it takes an important first step in overturning the most direct form of colonial rule that is an unelected, Wall Street-driven board controlling our island-nation’s finances, often overruling its democratically enacted laws. Thank you to our partners for taking us to this place with a years-long advocacy campaign that today marks the beginning of the end of this colonial board’s rule over our people,” Power 4 Puerto Rico Director Erica González said.

Former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez told a room full of reporters and advocates from across the country in Capitol Hill that, “today we tell the vultures, the bondholders, the overpriced consultants and those who think they know how to govern our island better than its elected officials, basta ya. Enough is enough. I was proud to vote against PROMESA and ten years after that sad day I am proud to stand with my former colleagues in taking this enormous step to end this tragic chapter in Puerto Rico’s colonial relationship with the United States. Gracias Raja, Darren, for your always saying presente for our Puerto Rican people.”

“After ten years of this fiscal colonially imposed board, we have less democracy, less economic development and less workers rights thanks to this Wall Street junta that has worsened outmigration, including to here in Chicago. Thank you Congressman Raja for having Chicago Puerto Ricans’ back,” said Juan Calderón, Deputy Executive Director of the Chicago-based Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC). 

City of St. Louis Alderperson Daniela Velázquez said: “As a Diasporican serving in St. Louis, I’m proud to support this effort to end Puerto Rico’s fiscal control board. Communities deserve the power to govern themselves, not have unelected bodies override the will of the people. Puerto Ricans have lived under this system for nearly a decade, and it’s time for Congress to return power to the people.”

“The junta has denied labor rights to both private and public sector employees. The board has even annulled laws passed by our elected legislature and signed by the governor to restore workplace protections and benefits hard won by years of labor organizing in Puerto Rico. We came here with Congressman Gutiérrez to demand the end of the fiscal board. Thanks to all of you for taking this important step to ensure we get there,” said Emilio Nieves, President, Central Puertorriqueña de Trabajadores (“Puerto Rican Workers Central,” in English), and Fidel Cordovés, President of the Federación de Trabajadores de la Empresa Privada (FETEMP – or “Federated Union of Private Sector Employees” in English).

Florida activist and Executive Director of Alianza for Progress, Marcos Vilar, said that, “Florida is home to the largest Puerto Rican diaspora community in the United States and we all are united in demanding that Congress gets rid of this undemocratic fiscal control board in Puerto Rico. No matter where boricuas stand in our quest for self-determination and decolonization we speak with one voice in calling for the end of the oversight board governing our country of Puerto Rico.” 

Under the legislation, the Oversight Board would terminate the day after the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico enacts legislation designating or establishing a successor entity. The bill preserves prior Board actions, maintains existing bankruptcy confirmation requirements, and retains the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, ensuring continuity, stability, and legal certainty throughout the transition.

Summary of the Puerto Rican People’s Power Restoration Act of 2026

• Terminates the Financial Oversight and Management Board upon enactment of Commonwealth legislation designating or establishing a successor entity.

• Provides for substitution of debtor representation authority in the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) restructuring process upon enactment of Commonwealth legislation establishing a successor entity.

• Preserves the validity of prior certified fiscal plans and budgets unless modified in accordance with PROMESA or through confirmation of a plan of adjustment.

• Maintains existing federal court jurisdiction and bankruptcy confirmation requirements under PROMESA.

The text of the Puerto Rican People’s Power Restoration Act of 2026 is available here.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Josh Harder (D-CA) introduced the Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act, legislation that enables the U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development added weight to applicants for competitive HUD grants that are located in, or primarily serve, designated Opportunity Zones to support housing preservation and construction.

The Kelly-Harder legislation is part of Kelly’s initiative to make housing more affordable and accessible to Americans of all ages.

“Opportunity Zones have breathed new life into neighborhoods and Main Street businesses that have not seen private investment in years, all without spending a single taxpayer dollar,” said Rep. Kelly. “Housing costs continue to be a pressing issue for so many Americans. This new legislation builds upon the successes of Opportunity Zones and leverages the tax code to both expand the housing supply and lower costs.”

“Valley communities are in a housing crisis – families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads while the next generation can’t even afford to leave home and move into a place of their own,” said Rep. Harder. “We need more new homes, lower housing costs, and projects finished faster – that’s exactly what this bill helps deliver. I’m going to continue pushing to make life in the Valley affordable again and restore our families’ dream of being able to buy a home.”

The Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act is included in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Actled by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). If signed into law, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would mark the largest legislative housing package in decades. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is supported by the Trump administration.

You can read the full bill text here and a one-pager here.

BACKGROUND

Rep. Kelly has led and championed Opportunity Zones (OZ) legislation in the U.S. House, including his legislation to expand and make OZs permanent in the Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law by President Trump last year.

Opportunity Zones in Erie, Pennsylvania, located in Kelly’s district, are a national model for the program’s success. To date, Opportunity Zones have spurred more than $150 million in private-dollar investment in downtown Erie with OZs generating more than $450 million in additional long-term capital investment, according to the Erie Downtown Development Corporation.

Improvement and additions to Erie’s Opportunity Zone corridor include:

• 100,000 sq. ft. of new commercial space
• 25 new businesses
• 104 new residential spaces
• 8 historic properties restored

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the House vote on the Iran war powers resolution, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor emphasizing the constitutional powers of Congress to authorize war and warning against bypassing the separation of powers amid debate over the initiation of U.S. military hostilities with Iran.

In her remarks, Pelosi expressed mourning for the American servicemembers who have already lost their lives in the conflict and urged Congress to honor their sacrifice by carefully exercising its constitutional duty. She stressed that while Members across the aisle agree Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, protecting the Constitution must remain paramount.

Pelosi underscored that the debate before Congress is not about the merits of war itself, but about safeguarding the authority granted to Congress under Article One of the Constitution to declare war.

Watch Pelosi’s Floor remarks here. 

 Read the transcript of Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Floor remarks below:

Speaker Emerita Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his kind words, but more importantly, for his leadership in bringing us together today in his great statement, and that of our distinguished Leader, Mr. Jeffries, that we heard earlier.

I stand here as former Leader, but also as one with 30 years of experience in Intelligence. And I think this is a very important debate for us to have. There are two debates going on here.

One is the debate as to the Constitution of the United States. The other is whether Iran should have a nuclear weapon, which we all agree they should not. But that doesn’t mean the Constitution of the United States should be a casualty of that because you want to take a shortcut to war.

I rise in mourning for the brave servicemembers who have given their lives in this conflict. We honor their ultimate sacrifice, and we pray for them, their families and all who were injured in it so far.

I had some veterans, Mr. Speaker, in my office earlier today on two different occasions, and we talked about the fact that having six people killed so early at the beginning of a conflict, initiation of hostilities, is unacceptable.

What is our plan? What do we have in mind for them?

So again, we all agree Iran should not have a nuclear weapon. And to that end, I’m proud of what President Obama did with this. He was masterful in diplomacy, in forging an agreement that verifiably prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

I have this book of statements from our colleagues who told the President, we need to see the substance of the agreement. We need to see the validation and proof of it all. We need to get the communication to the American people.

The President respected the Congress and came and gave reasons. And this is for an agreement. And this President won’t even come and give us the data for an action of war.

So let’s be clear. This is not a debate about the merits of the war—that’s another debate. It’s a debate of the Constitution of the United States.

The beauty of the Constitution, central to it, is the separation of powers.

And central to that power is Article One. In that Article One is the power of the Congress to declare war.

So again, let us be serious about our oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution as we protect and defend the people of our country. That is our responsibility. That is what we will do.

I urge our colleagues to vote in support of the Constitution, then go on to the debate of whether we should go into Iran and how we go into Iran. And I think that there will be some mixed views on that.

But that’s a different subject.

I urge our colleagues to honor your oath of office. Honor the vision of our Founders. Honor the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform who’ve gotten us here today.

Thank you.

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

“We cannot continue to force survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking into an impossible choice between forced confinement with their abusers, or living on the streets,” said Wasserman Schultz. “Even as they face daily abuse and exploitation, people are evicted or denied housing based on the outlandish grounds that they’re involved in criminal activity. Discrimination like this, which overwhelmingly hurts women and children, must end now. So, I’m very proud to work across the aisle to break this cycle of injustice and help people find safe harbor from abuse.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Roger Williams (25th District of Texas)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, recognized six school districts in Texas’ 25^th Congressional District for earning the 2026 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Districts of Distinction designation from the Career & Technical Association of Texas.

The recognized districts are:

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

“ITI appreciates the leadership of Congresswoman Carol Miller and her colleagues in sending this letter urging USTR Ambassador Greer to raise the Republic of Korea’s Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP) in the ongoing U.S.-Korea trade talks. The CSAP certification requirements continue to pose a barrier to trade for U.S. cloud service providers. Robust U.S. technological leadership depends in part on ensuring fair market access, and we welcome Congress’ efforts to promote consistency and reciprocity among U.S. trade partners,” said Jason Oxman,  President and CEO of ITI 

Background

• Korea restricts which cloud providers may store government data based on the sensitivity of the data, allowing U.S. companies to handle only low tier government data limited to public information and front facing websites.
• Korea’s National Intelligence Service is moving to formalize data localization requirements that would permanently block U.S. cloud providers from serving the Korean government, actions that directly conflict with the Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), and the Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal negotiated under President Donald Trump.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $18.9 million investment from Fukoku Korea to establish a manufacturing plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 60 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“International companies like Fukoku Korea continue to rely on communities in Virginia’s Ninth District to develop manufacturing operations.

“I am excited that Fukoku Korea has placed its trust in Henry County as the site for this nearly $19 million investment. This investment will go a long way in supporting local manufacturing jobs, encouraging potential business growth and inspiring hope for more opportunities.”

BACKGROUND

According to Argus Media, Fukoku Korea is a consolidated subsidiary of Japan-based Fukoku. Fukoku has maintained a U.S. presence since 2001.

Fukoku Korea makes specialized automotive components, including rubber-based products and engine parts. The Henry County plant will manufacture rubber damper pulleys for automotive engines and thermal gap fillers for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

“I rise today in strong support of this War Powers Resolution.

“This is a war of choice disguised as a war of necessity. During the last several days, President Trump offered a shifting list of justifications: regime change, retribution, helping protesters, stopping Iran’s missile and nuclear weapons program. A program Trump claimed just last year that he obliterated, and a ballistic missile program that the Department of Defense says is not going to be capable of reaching the US until 2035.

“Then Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, offered another, that he had to strike first in case Iran might retaliate after a possible Israeli attack. Think about that, not because Iran posed an imminent threat, not because Congress authorized war, but because someone else might attack. This is not a strategy. This is cherry picking facts and lying to the American public to justify a predetermined decision to launch a war.

“So Americans are asking two questions, why are we doing this, and how does it end?

“The constitution is clear, the president cannot start a war alone. So we need to make sure that the people’s representatives are involved, because once troops are in harm’s way, missions expand and working families get a knock on the door that changes their lives forever.

“The cost of this war will not just be measured by dollars spent, but in lives lost, bodies broken and conflicts that rarely stay where they stay confined to where they began with that.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

This morning, Representative Sharice Davids offered the following statement after voting to pass a Farm Bill out of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee:

“It’s been eight years since Congress passed a Farm Bill, and Kansas farmers are operating in an environment of high input costs, tight margins, and unstable markets due to reckless tariffs. I voted to advance this Farm Bill because it strengthens crop insurance, invests in agricultural research and rural development, and keeps us moving toward the certainty producers need.

“That said, this should have been a more bipartisan, consensus-driven process. Farm Bills are strongest when they are built together, and maintaining that coalition — including strong nutrition assistance programs that help families manage high grocery prices while supporting farm demand — is critical to long-term success. This is not a final product, but moving it forward keeps us on a path toward delivering the predictable policy, open markets, and lower costs Kansas producers and families are asking for.”

Background:

Davids submitted several amendments to strengthen the bill for Kansas families and producers, including one praised as “an excellent amendment” by Republican Chairman “GT” Thompson (PA-15). The accepted amendment is supported by Kansas Wheat and would direct the Natural Resources Conservation Service to study the impacts of winter wheat as a cover crop through harvest. Currently, winter wheat is treated one way if it’s grown as a cover crop and another way if it’s grown as a regular cash crop, even though it can do both at the same time when managed properly. Studying this could remove this unnecessary red tape, help farmers make better choices, protect the soil, and support rural communities.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) joined Jacksonville’s Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along and tour of their Field Operations Center in St. Augustine with Landstar’s professional driver, Michael Smith.

“I was proud to join Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along to learn more about the people and processes that keep our supply chains moving across Northeast Florida and nationwide,” said Rutherford. “These men and women help drive our economy and get goods where they need to go, safely and efficiently. I was honored to walk a day in their shoes and see firsthand the professionalism and commitment these drivers, like Michael Smith, bring to their jobs. Thank you for driving our economy forward.”

Michael Smith is a 25-year Landstar veteran, a Million Mile Safe Driver, and recipient of the organization’s highest driver honor, the Roadstar award. Smith specializes in transporting highly sensitive and specialized freight, including military-related equipment and other critical shipments supporting national defense operations worldwide.

Together, Rutherford and Smith conducted a comprehensive pre-trip inspection of “Goldie,” Smith’s tractor, before hitting the road. They traveled from the Jacksonville headquarters to Landstar’s Field Operations Center in St. Augustine. Rutherford met with other members of the Landstar team to talk about the daily realities of professional drivers traveling along America’s highways today.

Rutherford continued, “Many thanks to the whole team at Landstar for giving me a behind-the-scenes look at their operations here in Northeast Florida and the opportunity to join them for a Rutherford Ride Along!”

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Landstar operates an asset-light transportation model supported by a nationwide network of approximately 1,000 independent agents, more than 8,000 independent BCOs, over 1,300 employees, and access to 70,000 capacity providers across North America.