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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act has cleared another major legislative hurdle following passage out of the full House Appropriations Committee.

The bill contains more than $120 million in funding victories for Texas’ 14th Congressional District, which includes:

• $100 million for the Sabine-Neches Waterway construction project to continue the deepening and expansion of one of the nation’s most critical energy export corridors.
• $12.7 million for Galveston Harbor and Channel operations and maintenance to support dredging and navigation improvements along one of the busiest entrance channels in the United States.
• $9.2 million for the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study, also known as the Ike Dike Project, to advance long-term coastal storm protection efforts along the Texas Gulf Coast.

The broader legislation also strengthens America’s national and energy security by:

• Modernizing America’s nuclear weapons stockpile and strengthening deterrence against foreign adversaries.
• Supporting President Trump’s goal of quadrupling U.S. nuclear energy capacity by 2050.
• Expanding investments in critical minerals extraction and domestic supply chains to reduce dependence on foreign nations.
• Maintaining cybersecurity protections that help secure and strengthen America’s electric grid.
• Prohibiting the sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Chinese Communist Party.

“Year after year, the appropriations process is where priorities are tested, refined, and fought for, which makes this milestone an important one for the Texas Gulf Coast,” said Rep. Weber. “Seeing this legislation continue to advance with more than $120 million in funding for Texas’ 14th Congressional District speaks to the hard work being done to keep America’s energy corridor strong, competitive, and prepared for the future. Whether it’s deepening the channels that move American energy, maintaining the ports that keep commerce flowing, or continuing long-term coastal protection efforts, these are the kinds of investments that carry consequences far beyond Southeast Texas. I’m proud to help carry these priorities through each stage of the process as the bill moves closer to the House Floor.”

The Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act is now eligible for consideration on the House Floor before heading to the United States Senate for further consideration.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor honoring the late Congressman Barney Frank by naming him an honorary sponsor of his annual Pride resolution. 

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here. The floor speech highlighted is also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, “TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11.”

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s remarks to the witnesses by clicking here. The hearing remarks highlighted are also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).  

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, “TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11.”

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s remarks to the witnesses by clicking here. The hearing remarks highlighted are also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).  

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Friday, May 15, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, warning cryptocrats’ plan to decentralize currency would undermine the United States monetary system. 

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here. The floor speech highlighted is also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor during a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order, declaring that the fight to protect voting rights must also include protecting committee seniority.

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here. The floor speech highlighted is also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02)

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Amodei released the following statement announcing the departure of his Chief of Staff, Molly Cutrona, who has served Nevada’s Second District for eight years. Ken Brooke, the current Deputy Chief of Staff, will succeed her.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the departure of one of my closest advisors and Chief of Staff, Molly Cutrona,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “While she hails from our neighbor California, we’ve chosen not to hold that against her and proudly consider her an honorary Nevadan.

Molly joined my team eight years ago as Legislative Director and in 2020 stepped into the role of Chief of Staff. She is without question one of the hardest working individuals I have had the privilege to work with, a beloved mentor, and a fierce defender of the values of Nevada’s Second District. She led my D.C. office with integrity, grace, and unwavering loyalty, and earned the trust of all as a decisive problem solver in the face of Washington’s many challenges.

She began her career in Rep. Ken Calvert’s (CA-41) office after graduating from Pepperdine University. During her time with my office, she also got married and started a family, welcoming twins. It has been an honor to see her grow both professionally and personally over the years. While we are sad to see her leave, we are grateful for the privilege of working alongside her and have no doubt she will find continued success in the private sector.

We are excited to have Ken Brooke step into the role of Chief of Staff. A native Nevadan, Ken was first introduced to the office when he volunteered as an intern on my campaign in 2011. While studying at the University of Nevada, Reno, he served in our District Office beginning in 2013, before moving to Washington, D.C. in 2017 as a Legislative Assistant and most recently as Deputy Chief of Staff. Ken brings a deep understanding of the issues facing Nevadans, and I am confident he will excel in this new role.”

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

Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) have called on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide information into the recent decision to cease federal funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC), which is the oldest pediatric cancer research network in the U.S. and consists of 15 hospitals and research centers nationwide. The PBTC oversees early-stage clinical trials and plays a critical role in the nation’s work to treat and cure pediatric brain cancer. Following an announcement last year, the administration officially ceased federal funding for the PBTC in March. 

“Families facing pediatric brain cancer are already dealing with the unimaginable — they should not also have to worry about whether critical research and clinical trials will disappear,” said Davids. “Cutting that research threatens to stall lifesaving progress and leaves patients, families, and researchers with an incredible amount of uncertainty. Representative Cleaver and I are demanding answers and fighting to make sure this work continues so more children have a chance to survive and thrive.”

“Brain cancer is the deadliest type of cancer among American children,” said Representative Emanuel Cleaver. “Rather than ending federal investments into essential studies and clinical trials that could provide the pathway to better treatments and an eventual cure, we should be increasing funding for pediatric cancer research. Even in today’s polarizing political climate, curing childhood cancer should have universal support. If the administration disagrees, I think the American people deserve to know why.” 

“The Head for the Cure Foundation strongly supports the continued Federal funding of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC), which plays a critical role in advancing innovative research and clinical trials for children diagnosed with brain tumors,” said Maggie Haynes, Executive Director, Head for the Cure Foundation. “Pediatric brain tumors remain the leading cause of cancer-related death among children, underscoring the urgent need for sustained investment in research that can lead to safer treatments, improved outcomes, and ultimately cures.”

The official letter from Davids and Cleaver is available here.

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

Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran and Rep. Tracey Mann also help lead initiative

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Today legislation introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act, passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bipartisan legislation would cut red tape for veteran truckers by allowing VA to streamline the approval of certain apprenticeship programs.

“It’s unacceptable that veterans are losing employment opportunities due to unnecessary and redundant bureaucratic hurdles. Cutting red tape so trucking companies can employ veterans is a commonsense step that will increase opportunities for veterans and help address the driver shortage,” said Congressman Pappas. “I’m thrilled to see our bipartisan legislation pass which will ease the pathway for veterans embarking on new careers as truck drivers. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk.”

Currently, interstate trucking companies must obtain approval from every state in which they operate for veterans to use their VA education benefits for apprenticeship programs at that company. VA has reported that some trucking companies are opting out of offering apprenticeships to veterans due to the bureaucratic hurdles of obtaining approval from more than 20 State Approving Agencies (SAAs). This legislation would help address this problem by allowing interstate commercial carriers to obtain a single VA approval for all their apprenticeship programs, simplifying program administration for motor carriers, and enabling them to accommodate more veterans as truck drivers.

This bipartisan legislation is endorsed by the American Trucking Association and Disabled American Veterans (DAV).