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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Tom Cole, and Vice Chair Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), will lead the full committee markup at 10:00 AM ET.

Items to be considered:

Click here to watch live.

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

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced H.R. 8462, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (NQIA), legislation to strengthen America’s leadership in quantum science and technology, bolster national security, expand workforce development, and counter growing competition from the Chinese Communist Party and other adversaries.

The legislation reauthorizes and modernizes the landmark National Quantum Initiative, first signed into law in 2018, to advance a coordinated federal strategy to move quantum research beyond basic science and into applied research, commercialization, and deployment. The bill expands programs across the federal government, supports domestic quantum supply chains, strengthens partnerships with U.S. allies, and formally incorporates NASA into the initiative.

The legislation is scheduled for markup before the full House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

“Quantum technology will help define the future of economic strength, scientific discovery, and national security,” said Rep. Weber. “The United States must lead in this mission-critical field and not cede ground to the Chinese Communist Party. This legislation builds on the success of the original National Quantum Initiative by strengthening research, growing the workforce of tomorrow, and helping move breakthrough technologies from the lab into the real world.”

“I want to thank Congressman Randy Weber for his leadership in advancing the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act,” said Chairman Brian Babin, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. “As we consider this legislation at Wednesday’s full committee markup, it’s clear this bill strengthens America’s position in a rapidly evolving global race by modernizing our quantum research enterprise, supporting a skilled workforce, and deepening partnerships with our allies. Ensuring U.S. leadership in quantum technology is critical to our economic competitiveness and national security, and this legislation takes an important step forward.”

The bill also includes provisions to:

• Require a strategy to expand cooperative quantum research efforts with U.S. allies;
• Authorize up to three National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) centers focused on quantum sensing, measurement, and engineering;
• Strengthen National Science Foundation (NSF) traineeships, fellowships, and workforce development programs;
• Authorize new quantum testbeds and a multidisciplinary coordination hub through NSF;
• Support the development of quantum foundries and domestic supply chains; and
• Formally authorize quantum research and development activities at NASA.

Quantum technologies have the potential to transform computing, secure communications, sensing, and defense capabilities. As global competition intensifies, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act will help ensure America remains at the forefront of one of the most consequential technological frontiers of the 21st century.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Mike Thompson (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, to strengthen and modernize the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Whistleblower Awards Program.

The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.

“Today’s vote is a win for the American taxpayer and the American worker,” said Rep. Kelly. “Our commonsense, bipartisan legislation ensures the integrity of our Nation’s tax laws. When individuals come forward to expose wrongdoing by tax cheats and fraudsters, they help ensure our voluntary tax system remains fair for all Americans. Strengthening this program is a smart way to recover unpaid taxes while improving efficiency and accountability across the system.”

“Whistleblowers play a critical role in government oversight – whether it be uncovering bad actors within government or, in the case of the IRS Whistleblower Program, tracking down those in the private sector who are defrauding American taxpayers,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). “At a time when it appears we need an all-of-the-above approach to combatting fraud across various government programs, improving the IRS Whistleblower program will better protect whistleblowers and appropriately award them for their contributions to stopping tax fraud, tax evasion, and other similar crimes. Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly’s IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act builds on his long-standing commitment to reform and to combatting the epidemic of fraud we see stealing hard-earned dollars from the American people.”

“Whistleblowers often face uncertainty and long delays. And in some cases, they face real personal and professional risk just for coming forward. We need to be doing everything we can to fix those problems,” said Rep. Thompson. “The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act will support the IRS’s crackdown on tax cheats and protect the brave whistleblowers who are helping to make our tax system more fair. I look forward to continuing my work with Rep. Kelly to get this through the Senate and signed into law.”  

BACKGROUND

The IRS whistleblower program has enabled the agency to collect more than $7.5 billion from individuals and businesses caught dodging taxes, while also serving as a powerful deterrent against sophisticated tax evasion schemes. The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act reinforces and modernizes the program by improving the appeals process, protecting whistleblower anonymity, encouraging timely award payments, and strengthening oversight and reporting to Congress.

These reforms aim to keep the program focused, predictable, and effective, ensuring a fair shake for taxpayers while maximizing the return on enforcement efforts without expanding broad-based audits.

You can watch Rep. Kelly’s remarks on the House floor here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Marc Veasey (33rd District of Texas)

Headline: Marc Veasey Slams DOJ Decision Ending Deportation Protections for DACA Recipients

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Veasey (TX-33), who has conducted several ICE detention and processing center visits in recent weeks, released the following statement on the outrageous new actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that make it easier to deport individuals protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):

“The Department of Justice’s latest move to weaken protections for DACA recipients is deeply concerning and undermines the stability of hundreds of thousands of young DACA recipients who call this country home,” said Congressman Veasey. “Dreamers have lived, studied, and worked in this country for their entire lives. They are essential members of our communities, but most importantly, they are human who deserve to be treated with compassion. I urge my colleagues in Congress to oppose this DOJ policy and act swiftly to provide permanent protections for Dreamers—not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it is integral to our economy and the future of our country.”

According to recent reporting, appellate immigration judges sided with the Department, making it easier for the federal government to pursue deportation cases against DACA recipients by limiting their ability to challenge removal orders

Weakening DACA protections would also have significant economic consequences—particularly for Texas. Dreamers contribute over $412 million in state and local taxes and more than $441 million in federal taxes annually, while holding a collective spending power of approximately $2.9 billion. Without protections like those proposed in the Dream Act, Texas could lose up to $6 billion in GDP each year.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Taxpayers Resources Used in Emergencies (TRUE) Accountability Act – a bipartisan piece of legislation to require agencies to develop plans to prevent fraud during an emergency or crisis. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) joined as a co-lead on the bill.

The bill requires that two U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports – A Framework for Managing Improper Payments in Emergency Assistance Programs and A Framework for Managing Fraud Risks in 20 Federal Programs – be incorporated into agency plans so they have a proven, data-driven framework for preventing fraud. GAO estimates that the federal government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud. In 2020-2023 alone, GAO estimates that over $300 billion in fraud occurred across COVID-19 relief government programs, and that 19 different pandemic relief programs were targeted and defrauded as of 2024.

“For decades, fraud has run rampant in bloated government programs,” said Congressman Biggs. “American taxpayers work extremely hard for their money, and they deserve to know that government agencies are committed to wisely stewarding their dollars – not allowing the funds to be stolen by fraudulent entities, especially in times of emergency or crisis. This is an issue that Members of both parties can support, and I am grateful for Congressman Subramanyam’s leadership in pushing the TRUE Accountability Act. I call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to send this legislation to the U.S. Senate and then to the White House.”

“We must ensure that federal agencies are prepared to handle emergency funds as effectively as possible,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “The American public deserves confidence that emergency funds are going to the people who need it the most, not ending up in the hands of fraudsters. This commonsense bill will increase accountability and improve fiscal management at federal agencies.”

The TRUE Accountability Act will be marked up in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this week before being transmitted to the full House for consideration.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (10th District of New York)

Nadler Introduces Bill To Ban Donald Trump’s Name From Federal Buildings

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) introduced a new bill, the Prohibiting Repressive Officials from Titular Engravings, Commemorations, and Tributes (PROTECT) Act to ban every federal building from being named after America’s most corrupt, least democratic President – Donald J. Trump.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced the PI Post Acute Access Act to expand access to life-saving care for individuals with primary immunodeficiencies (PI). This bipartisan legislation would create a dedicated payment within Medicare for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) to provide intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatments onsite, ultimately preventing dangerous treatment delays, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and ensure vulnerable patients get the care they need when and where they need it.

“Patients living with primary immunodeficiencies should not have to fight through red tape to get the care they need to stay healthy and safe. For many families, timely access to IVIG treatment can mean the difference between stability and a serious medical crisis,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “I have long worked to protect access to these life-saving therapies, and the PI Post Acute Access Act builds on that commitment by helping ensure Medicare beneficiaries can continue receiving essential treatment in nursing facilities. No one should be left behind simply because of where they are receiving care.”

“Outdated billing measures should not prevent vulnerable patients from receiving lifesaving care when and where they need it,” said Congressman Smith. “I am proud to join Congresswoman Matsui in introducing our bipartisan PI Post Acute Access Act to cut red tape and ensure that PI patients have access to the critical care they need.”

“For Medicare beneficiaries living with primary immunodeficiency, access to life-saving IVIG therapy should never depend on where they receive care,” said Jorey Berry, President & CEO of the Immune Deficiency Foundation. “This bill ensures that patients who need skilled nursing services are not forced to choose between essential care and the medication they need to survive. By creating a targeted payment solution, Congress can protect a vulnerable group and uphold the promise of equitable access for all patients, including those living with a rare condition.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: 

“The new-and-improved Edgewater Bridge will open to traffic today!” said Rep. Larsen. “The last Edgewater Bridge lasted almost 80 years, and the new bridge will serve drivers and pedestrians for the next 100 years. I am glad to have been able to play a role in making this project happen, and I will keep working to bring federal dollars home to replace aging infrastructure and create local jobs.” 

The Edgewater Bridge was built in 1946, and needed repairs to make it safe and durable for commuters. The project to replace the bridge received more than $28 million in federal funding, including an $850K earmark that Rep. Larsen secured and $25 million in pass-through funding from WSDOT’s Local Bridge Program. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Larsen helped negotiate, provided around $13 million of the Local Bridge Program funding. 

Rep. Larsen visited the Edgewater Bridge on January 27^th with Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. 

Larsen Brings Home Millions for Northwest Washington Infrastructure Projects 
 
Larsen has secured more than $75 million for 55 projects in Northwest Washington state through earmarks in annual spending bills. In last year’s spending bills, Rep. Larsen secured over $13.9 million for 15 projects, including $1.2 million to reconstruct the Port of Edmonds’ North portwalk and seawall and $1 million to relocate Pepin Creek in Lynden. 

Rep. Larsen requested $77 million for 20 local projects in next year’s spending bills. The requests include funds to replace a public dock on Orcas Island, elevate vulnerable sections of one of the only roads into Lummi nation and relocate Whatcom Fire Station #81 out of a FEMA designated floodplain.  

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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 – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District