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Dingell Statement on Listing of Gelman Sciences Inc. Site to the EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to add the Gelman Sciences Inc. site in Washtenaw County to the Superfund National Priorities List. 

“Today’s decision to place the Gelman Sciences Inc. site on the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor community and for everyone who has worked for years to hold Gelman Sciences accountable and ensure this contamination receives the resources it deserves. 

“For six decades, residents, local officials, and advocates have raised concerns about the spread of the 1,4-dioxane plume and the long-term risks it poses to drinking water, public health, and the environment. Listing the Gelman site on the NPL will help bring additional federal tools, authorities, oversight, and resources to support a cleanup and long-term strategy to protect public health.

“I want to thank EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel for recognizing the urgency of this issue, and for working closely with my office and the community to confirm this designation. This step reflects years of persistence from people who refused to let this problem be ignored. 

“While this designation is an important step forward, our work is far from finished. I will continue working with the EPA, state and local partners, and the community to ensure the cleanup is transparent, drinking water is safe, and public health is protected. The people of Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities deserve certainty that their health, water, and environment are protected.”

Gelman Sciences operated as a medical filter manufacturer from 1966 until 1986 near Ann Arbor, Michigan. The facility’s unregulated waste handling created a plume of the industrial solvent 1,4-dioxane, which has spread and contaminated groundwater in Ann Arbor and Scio Townships. Surrounding communities have lived with the impacts of 1,4-dioxane contamination near the Gelman Sciences, which was first detected in 1985.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has long advocated for the Gelman dioxane plume to be designated as a Superfund site. For years, she has worked with federal, state, and local officials to push for stronger oversight, accountability, and resources to protect drinking water and public health. In 2023, Dingell announced the plume had been deemed eligible by the EPA for inclusion on the NPL. In 2024, the EPA proposed adding Gelman Sciences to the NPL. The posting on March 12, 2026, to the Federal Register formally added the site to the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List.

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Hudson Participates in Markup on FirstNet Reauthorization, Emergency Alert Modernization

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated with his bipartisan Energy & Commerce colleagues in a full committee markup of legislation to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority and modernize the nation’s emergency alert system.

“Reliable communications are absolutely essential for our first responders in emergencies,” said Rep. Hudson. “The reforms included in this legislation are intended to ensure FirstNet delivers a reliable, interoperable communications network to the public safety community it serves.”

 “This legislation strikes an important balance that preserves the Board’s role in determining the needs of public safety and the strategic direction of the network, while ensuring the proper and responsible oversight of the network and reinvestment of funds.”

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a full committee markup on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:15 AM ET in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.

Legislation considered includes:

  • H.R. 7386, The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act
  • H.R. 7022, The Mystic Alerts Act

Hudson has led efforts in Congress to strengthen emergency communications infrastructure, including advancing Next Generation 9-1-1 and strengthening oversight of FirstNet to ensure it meets the needs of first responders. In North Carolina, first responders have raised concerns about network reliability during recent emergencies, including Hurricane Helene, underscoring the need for reforms.

Hudson, the bill’s sponsor Dr. Neal Dunn, and their colleagues have worked in good faith with bipartisan members to engage in open negotiations with public safety organizations and more stakeholders to address any concerns and recommendations. The bill is supported by more than fifteen public safety organizations.

The legislation aims to improve the reliability and accountability of FirstNet, strengthen public safety representation on the FirstNet Authority Board, and modernize emergency alert systems to better protect communities during natural disasters and other crises.

View Congressman Hudson’s Full Remarks Here.

The markup was open to the public and livestreamed at energycommerce.house.gov.

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Davids Acts to Lower Gas Prices in Kansas as Summer Travel Approaches

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

Effort comes as global instability, including war with Iran, drives up fuel costs

Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids once again urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower gas prices by issuing an emergency waiver allowing the sale of E15 during the 2026 summer driving season in Kansas. E15, which is made from domestically grown crops, is typically less expensive than unblended gasoline. The waiver, granted over the past four years, would help lower fuel costs for Kansans, support local farmers, reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and build U.S. energy security.

“This issue is more urgent now than ever. Given the United States’ war with Iran, gas prices are surging,” wrote Davids. “In Kansas, the average price of gas has increased $0.77 in one month and barrel prices have hovered around $100 since late February. Additionally, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has skyrocketed fertilizer prices, burdening our producers even further amidst the worst farm economy in decades. Ensuring the summertime sale of E15 in Kansas will lessen this extreme burden on farmers and lower costs for hardworking families.”

Rising fuel costs underscore the urgency of expanding access to lower-cost alternatives like E15. Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, global oil prices have surged sharply, exceeding $100 per barrel as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten the world’s oil supply. U.S. gasoline prices have followed, jumping from under $3 per gallon before the conflict to nearly $4 in recent weeks, with analysts warning prices could climb even higher if instability continues.

Davids’ push comes amid ongoing debate in Congress over expanding access to E15 nationwide. Earlier this year, House leadership failed to pass a Davids-supported bipartisan effort to allow year-round sales of E15 to lower gas prices and support farmers. In its place, they created a federal task force to study the issue, which many farm groups and biofuel advocates found inadequate. Davids agreed and continues to push for year-round sales, as proposed through her Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.

Previously, Davids has taken multiple actions to lower gas prices for Kansans by:

  • Voting for the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act, which allows retailers the ability to sell higher ethanol-blended fuels year-round.
  • Visiting East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE), a Garnett-based renewable ethanol producer, as part of her Farm Bill listening tour.
    • EKAE has around 40 full-time employees and relies heavily on Kansas corn producers to supply the crops needed to make the biofuel.
  • Helping to pass legislation that promotes sustainable aviation fuel, a liquid fuel that achieves significant emissions reductions compared to fossil-based jet fuel.
  • Supporting legislation that expands biofuels infrastructure, opening up new market opportunities for sustainable fuel sources and lowering energy costs for Kansas families.
  • Pushing the President to suspend the federal gas tax, providing immediate relief to Kansans at the gas pump.

A full copy of Davids’ letter can be found here.

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DeGette Statement on César Chávez Revelations

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement in response to the bombshell New York Times story on sexual abuse by César Chávez:

“The accusations against César Chávez are shocking and disturbing. Legacy does not guarantee absolution, and I unequivocally condemn these abhorrent actions and stand with the survivors of his abuse. The UFW movement is larger than any one single person, and it will continue to advocate for and support farm workers and immigrants.

“For too long, the women who co-led these movements have been underrecognized for their actions. Denver and Colorado should immediately begin the process of renaming any street, park, building, landmark, or memorial named for César Chávez in favor of the women whose struggles helped define this movement, like Dolores Huerta.”

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Smith, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials from Prediction Market Trading  

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE)

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act (PREDICT Act), a bipartisan effort to prohibit senior government officials from participating in insider prediction market trading. 
 
The PREDICT Act would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children; the President and Vice President; and political appointees, including individuals serving in Executive Schedule positions, among others, from trading on the outcomes of political events, policy decisions, and other government actions on prediction markets.  
 
“Serving the American people is a privilege, not a pathway to profit. Our commonsense, bipartisan bill will give Americans confidence that the decisions of their elected officials are guided by merit, not personal profit. I am proud to partner with Representative Budzinski to ensure that government officials do not profit from the sensitive information entrusted to them,”said Smith.   
 
“The American people are tired of politicians using their influence for personal gain, and the rise of prediction markets has made those concerns even more relevant. In recent months, we’ve seen instances of little-known traders making massive profits on events ranging from war with Iran to how long a government shutdown will last, raising necessary questions about the use of inside information. I am excited to be working with Representative Smith to close that loophole and ensure that those with access to sensitive information cannot profit from it,”said Budzinski. 
 
Violations of the PREDICT Act would result in a civil penalty equal to 10 percent of the value of the prohibited transaction, as well as full disgorgement of any profits earned, to be paid into the U.S. Treasury. 
 
Click here to read the full text of the bill.

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Crow Statement on Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration will deploy the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East:

“I led a platoon of paratroopers in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne division. I know that these are some of America’s best.

“I also know what it’s like to be deployed overseas with no clear strategy and no clear end game. I’ve fought in and lived through decades of America’s forever wars. After I returned home from war, I ran for Congress to stop this endless cycle of conflict from impacting future generations of Americans.

“Sending our servicemembers into harm’s way is one of the most solemn decisions a President or Congress can make. But President Trump started a war of choice with Iran that is now escalating into another cycle of conflict. 

“These paratroopers, and the American people, deserve better. We must protect our servicemembers and stop spending billions of dollars a day fighting overseas wars of choice, especially as folks back home can’t afford gas, groceries, or health care.”

In addition to his service in the Middle East with the 82nd Airborne Division, Crow also served as an Army Ranger. He currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Care in Rural America

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

Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse teamed up with Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) to introduce the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act. This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to take steps to improve access to addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers in rural areas.

Colorado’s farmers and ranchers work around the clock to provide for people across the country, often at a personal cost and while grappling with frequent wildfires, severe drought, and volatile commodity prices. Yet, at the same time, many rural and agricultural communities lack reliable access to mental health care.  

“Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, and producers are the backbone of America and are essential to the vitality of our state’s economy and our nation’s food security. We must make sure we are supporting access to health care for them and their families,” said Congressman Neguse. “The Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act takes an important first step towards bridging access and care gaps and ensuring that rural America has access to essential health care services.”

“Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our nation, working tirelessly to feed and fuel America. This legislation takes an important step toward understanding the gaps in access to mental health and addiction care for our agricultural communities. I’m committed to making sure our farmers and rural families have access to the support services they deserve, and I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan effort with my friend Congressman Joe Neguse,” said Congressman Van Orden. 

Read bill text HERE. 

“Colorado Farm Bureau appreciates Congressman Joe Neguse’s leadership on the Agricultural Access to Mental Health and Addiction Act. The study this bill would authorize comes at a crucial time as farmers and ranchers face historically low snowpack conditions and below average rainfall. We know the correlations between deteriorations in mental health and increased production risk are profound, so we are proud to support this effort and aim at providing additional resources for those producing our food and fiber,” said Carlyle Currier, President, Colorado Farm Bureau.

“The Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care is a critical step toward addressing the behavioral health crisis in agricultural communities nationwide. There are many factors which make it difficult for rural Americans to receive behavioral health support, such as social isolation, cultural stigma, and inaccessibility of resources. RMFU’s AgWell program has seen the impact small investments in programs can make and support this bill,” said Carlyle Stewart, Director of AgWell at Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU).

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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges Release of South Texas DACA Recipients in ICE Detention

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

The Congressman’s constituents, Juan Chavez Sebastian Velasco and Jahasiel Pena Enriquez, are recent examples of active DACA protections being ignored

Contact: Alexis Torres

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Donald J. Trump and his Administration to immediately release detained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who are in the process of renewing their status, including constituents of the 34th Congressional District of Texas, Mr. Juan Sebastian Chavez Velasco and Mr. Jahasiel Pena Enriquez. 

“Over the last year, we have seen a growing pattern by this Administration to unjustly operate outside the norms of the law and take a rogue approach towards immigration enforcement,” wrote Congressman Gonzalez. “For example, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are facing growing delays in renewal processing, resulting in a lapse of their protections status after years of timely compliance, which ultimately presents an opportunity for immigration officials to detain them. These individuals are our friends, family, and neighbors who hold work authorization, contribute to our communities, strive to build stable lives, and have often lived in our country much longer than their nation of origin. Therefore, I am asking for the immediate release of DACA constituents that have been detained and are going through their application renewal or ongoing immigration processes.”

Congressman Gonzalez continued, “Recently, we saw the Gamez-Cuellar family detained for going to their immigration appointment, a routine part of the process, as they await a decision on their asylum case. Just like them, Mr. Juan Sebastian Chavez and Mr. Jahasiel Pena Enriquez were waiting for their DACA renewal when they were detained. South Texans believe in the rule of law, but we also believe our immigration policy should be rooted in fairness, dignity, and common sense. These individuals and so many others have contributed to our community and demonstrated a willingness to follow our country’s legal processes. I therefore call on you to exercise prosecutorial discretion to ensure the prompt release of Juan Sebastian Chavez and Jahasiel Pena Enriquez.”

Juan Sebastian Chavez Velasco had an active DACA status at the time of his apprehension on February 18, 2026. Mr. Chavez initially submitted his application for DACA renewal in November, as was requested of him. He was targeted and arrested by ICE in Weslaco, Texas, on the way to deliver milk to his premature, 12-day-old daughter. Mr. Chavez’s protections expired on March 10, 2026, while in detention.

Jahasiel Pena Enriquez, the sole provider of his family, has been a DACA recipient since the program’s inception in 2012. For over 14 years, he has promptly maintained active status. On November 21, 2025, he submitted a renewal application, well before his February 13, 2026, expiration date. However, on January 29, 2026, immigration enforcement officers detained Mr. Pena Enriquez while he was driving home. 

These are not the first cases of DACA recipients being unlawfully targeted and detained—instead it represents an alarming trend of the current Administration’s abuse of power. Earlier today, a federal judge ordered for the return of a deported DACA recipient within the next seven days, ruling that the deportation of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez was a “flagrant violation” of her DACA protections and that she has a right to live in the United States without fear of removal.

Read Congressman Gonzalez’s full letter here.

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Rep. Dina Titus’s Bill to Modernize ACPAC Passes the House

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

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)’s ACPAC Modernization Act passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. The Congresswoman’s legislation would add a representative for ticket agents to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). The ACPAC Modernization Act will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.

The ACPAC is a federal advisory body established by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2012 for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Department of Transportation for improving consumer protections in air travel. As required by its chartering statute, the current ACPAC membership comprises one representative each from U.S. airlines, airports, consumer groups, and State or local governments.

The ACPAC Modernization Act would expand its membership to include a representative for travel agents, better reflecting consumer relations with those entities and ensuring a more streamlined, customer-friendly travel experience.  Travel agents build their business on their unmatched expertise leading with the wants and needs of travelers and thereby will provide valuable insight into ACPAC’s work.

“Ticket agents, including 2,700 travel advisors in Nevada, generated $1 billion in sales in 2024 and play a critical role in Las Vegas’s tourism industry,” said Rep. Titus. “I am proud that my ACPAC Modernization Act passed the House with bipartisan support and encourage my colleagues in the Senate to send this commonsense bill to the President’s desk. My legislation will help DOT better protect travelers’ interests and support our travel and tourism economy. When we prioritize consumer protection and the passenger experience in aviation, everyone wins.”

“Travel advisors are an integral part of the travel ecosystem, serving both as advocates for their clients and as key contributors to the broader marketplace,” said Zane Kerby, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President and CEO. “We are grateful to Rep. Dina Titus for introducing and championing this important legislation. Today’s action brings us closer to ensuring advisors’ real-world expertise helps inform the policies that directly affect both travelers and the businesses that support them.”

“With passage of H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, the U.S. House has taken an important step to ensure the Department of Transportation has the expertise needed to address today’s airline consumer protection challenges. We thank Congresswoman Titus for her leadership and for recognizing the essential role ticket agents play in supporting millions of consumers,” said Laura Chadwick, President & CEO, the Travel Technology Association.

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Davids’ Bipartisan Boxing Bill Passes House, Strengthening Protections for Fighters

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

Davids, Former MMA Fighter, Brings Ring Experience to Fight for Fairness in Sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Brian Jack (R-GA-03) that modernizes and strengthens protections for professional fighters across the country.

This legislation modernizes the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to protect athletes at every stage of their careers and represents Davids’ fourth bipartisan bill to pass in a Republican-controlled Washington during President Trump’s second term.

The bipartisan legislation — which is endorsed by Lonnie Ali, widow of Muhammad Ali and longtime advocate for boxing and athlete rights — establishes baseline standards for pay, strengthens health and safety requirements, and creates additional pathways for fighters to compete and build their careers. Importantly, the bill gives fighters more choice and flexibility. They can continue operating under existing structures if that works best for them, while also benefiting from stronger protections and clearer rules.

The legislation reflects Davids’ commitment to fairness, opportunity, and accountability in American sports, drawing on her personal experience as a former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Having stepped into the ring herself, she understands firsthand the physical risks fighters take, the importance of clear contracts, and the need for strong health and safety protections.