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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter joins effort to prevent insider trading in Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today joined Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil’s (R-WI) Stop Insider Trading Act as an original cosponsor. 

This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also requires public notice 7 days before a lawmaker, spouse, or dependent child may sell a stock. 

“Members of Congress should serve the public, not themselves. Insider trading is already illegal, yet too many loopholes exist that allow politicians like Nancy Pelosi to get rich by exploiting public trust. This bill will prevent bad actors from abusing their positions for financial gain and ensure those who are elected to Congress do so with the intention to serve, not profit,” said Rep. Carter.  

“The American people deserve to know their Member of Congress is not profiting off insider information. The Stop Insider Trading Act ensures that cannot happen,” said Chairman Steil. “This legislation is critical to restoring the public’s trust in their elected officials. If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street, not Capitol Hill.”

The Stop Insider Trading Act would:

• Ban Members, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing a security issued by a publicly traded company.
• Require Members of Congress to file a public notice at least 7 days, but no more than 14 days, in advance for each intended sale with the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
• Require the House Ethics Committee to issue a fee equal to $2,000 or 10% of the value of the covered investment, whichever is greater, and the net gain realized from the sale.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Announces Nebraska Priorities Included in Bipartisan FY26 Minibus Appropriations Package

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that more than $6 million worth of several key Nebraska projects and funding priorities were included in the bipartisan Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (CJS-E&W-Interior minibus).

Rep. Bacon joined in the overwhelming 397-28 House vote to pass the minibus on January 8th and several of Rep. Bacon’s key priorities were included in the legislation. Such priorities include funding requests to strengthen local medical research, improve public safety, prevent violence and human trafficking, and infrastructure development.

“I am pleased to announce that this bipartisan minibus includes more than $6 million for priorities across the district. From medical research at UNMC and violence prevention efforts in Omaha to public safety upgrades in Douglas and Saunders Counties and infrastructure that supports growth in Sarpy County, these are practical investments that respond to real local needs and strengthen our communities,” said Rep. Bacon. “I thank Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and CJS Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers for their leadership and bipartisan cooperation in advancing this minibus and ensuring these important Nebraska projects were included.”

Nebraska Projects included in the FY26 CJS-E&W-Interior Minibus:

Title: Flow Cytometry Instrumentation for Targeted Treatment of Disease

Recipient: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Amount: $514,106 (Requested: $1,500,000)

Description: Funds will purchase a spectral cell analyzer and sorter for flow cytometry for targeted treatment of disease. Existing flow cytometry instrumentation at UNMC are heavily used and nearing the end of its life, but existing instruments no longer meet the needs of researchers. More than $148 million of UNMC research expenditures in the past two fiscal years were attributed to faculty who use this instrumentation in their research. 

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Title: Integrated Public Safety Enhancement Project

Recipient: Saunders County

Amount: $359,760 (Requested: $359,760)

Description: Purchase of new security systems for the Saunders County Courthouse and Correctional Center. Upgrading to digital security systems in both facilities is essential for public safety and the effective functioning of the justice system.

Member Certification Form

Title: Encompass Omaha: A Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program

Recipient: City of Omaha, Nebraska 

Amount: $526,983 (Requested: $533,000)

Description: Encompass Omaha (Engaging Networks within the Community of Omaha to Maintain and Promote A Safe Society) is Nebraska’s only hospital based violence intervention program (HVIP), established in 2020 as the result of close partnerships between Nebraska Medicine (NM), University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), and community-based organizations. Encompass Omaha is a multi-disciplinary program that combines the efforts of medical staff with trusted community-based partners to provide safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care to violently injured people. The intent of the program is to reduce violence, including violent reinjury, risk of community violence, and costs incurred by the public from violence. The program will begin at Nebraska Medicine bedside upon hospital admission during the “teachable moment” of violent injury. Culturally competent, individualized support services, behavioral health, and case management led by peer specialists will reduce violence and violent reinjury through improved continuity of care and linkage of services. Victims will be connected to violence risk reduction resources in the community through collaborative efforts with the city and community-based organizations that offer these services and receive long-term intensive case management to reduce risk factors and offset other determinants of violence.  The UNO, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is an engaged partner with Encompass Omaha and well-suited to assist in the ongoing development of intervention strategies, assist with qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the program, facilitate strengthening of interpersonal communication with the community, criminal justice entities, and community-based organizations, and promulgate program outcomes through lectures and publications.

Member Certification Form

Title: Child Trafficking Prevention Project

Recipient: University of Nebraska – Omaha

Amount: $2,000,000 (Requested: $2,000,000)

Description: The Missing and Anti-Trafficking Youth Services (MATYS) Program at Project Harmony addresses the unique needs of Nebraska children who have experienced or are at-risk for exploitation. Funding this project will provide an assessment of the MATYS Program’s design and impacts for intended outcomes through three phases. This project aims to directly inform factors that matter most when trying to prevent child trafficking and determine which interventions can have a positive impact on reducing or preventing trafficking risk among children.

Member Certification Form

Title: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Technology Systems Upgrade

Recipient: Douglas County Sheriff

Amount: $639,000 (Requested: $638,600)

Description: Will utilize funds to purchase equipment to enhance cyber security of EMS and law enforcement communications and data.

Member Certification Form

Title: Sarpy County for Sewer Extension Project

Recipient: Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency (SCCWWA)

Amount: $2,000,000 (Requested: $5,000,000)

Description: The funding would be used for easement acquisition for Phase 1B and 2 of the project. In order to accommodate the current and future growth Sarpy County faces, additional sewer infrastructure is needed to service southwestern Sarpy County, the City of Papillion, the City of Springfield, and the City of Gretna areas. Expansion of the current Phase 1A sewer line that was complete in December 2024 is needed to maximize on demand.

Member Certification Form

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1)

Today, Representative Jack Bergman announced he has secured more than $6.8 million in Community Project Funding to support critical public safety and water infrastructure projects across Michigan’s First Congressional District. These projects were included in the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, which passed the House and is expected to move quickly through the Senate and then to President Trump for signature.

The funding will deliver direct investments to local governments to strengthen law enforcement capabilities, modernize aging water systems, and improve wastewater treatment services for residents and businesses throughout the region.

“These projects are about meeting real needs in our communities,” said Bergman. “From replacing outdated patrol vehicles to upgrading essential water and wastewater infrastructure, this funding will help keep our communities safe, protect public health, and ensure our towns and cities are prepared for the future. I will always fight to deliver results that directly benefit the people of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.”

The following community projects were included in the funding:

• $385,000 for Houghton County to replace aging patrol vehicles and enhance public safety capabilities.

• $1,000,000 for the Village of Beulah to support wastewater treatment improvements and system reliability.

• $3,000,000 for the Charter Township of Grayling to advance a municipal water service project critical to PFAS-impacted residents near the Grayling Army Airfield.

• $750,000 for the City of Escanaba to fund water infrastructure improvements.

• $750,000 for the City of Escanaba to upgrade water mains and service lines, reducing the risk of breaks and service disruptions.

• $1,000,000 for the City of Tawas City to support its Primary Transmission Main Project and strengthen water delivery systems.

Bergman emphasized that many communities in Michigan’s First District face unique challenges due to aging infrastructure, rural geography, and limited local tax bases.

“These investments help relieve pressure on local taxpayers while ensuring our communities have the infrastructure they need to thrive,” Bergman added. “I will continue working with local leaders to advocate for responsible federal support that delivers measurable value back home.”

Approval of these six projects comes just weeks after Representative Bergman secured more than $5.8 million for six community projects to upgrade and support essential community facilities in Alpena, Alcona, Iron, Kalkaska, and Dickinson Counties through the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act.

Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to directly advocate for high-priority projects identified by local governments, ensuring federal dollars are targeted to the most pressing needs at the community level.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter supplies $1.75 million in funding for Port Wentworth water system upgrades

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced $1.75 million in funding to expand Port Wentworth, Georgia’s water and sewer infrastructure as part of the House-passed Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. 

This funding will support the city’s rapid growth, fueled by recent economic development projects, and provide enhanced services for current residents. 

“Growth along our coast is booming, and Port Wentworth is a prime example. As a former mayor of a fast-growing Coastal Georgia city, I understand the pressures that new developments put on our water and sewer infrastructure and the need to plan for not just current, but also future, residents. This funding will go a long way towards providing a strong, bright future for Port Wentworth and the wonderful people who call it home,” said Rep. Carter. 

“In the City of Port Wentworth, GA, the need for expanded water and sewer infrastructure is driven by its status as one of the fastest-growing cities in Georgia. With the population projected to potentially exceed 20,000 in 2027, the current utility systems must be upgraded to accommodate rapid residential development. The city is currently managing a significant surge in demand from new residents, and commercial projects and critical upgrades are needed in our socially and economically depressed areas. The funding to mitigate flooding and improve the quality of life for residents in flood-prone areas is a high priority for this funding request. The proposed funding will assist the city in improving its current infrastructure and greatly assist the city in meeting the increasing demand for services. Without this critical funding, the city could fail to meet its demand for reliable water/sewer services and flood prevention implementation,” said Steve Davis, Port Wentworth City Manager.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Sean Casten (IL-06)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats know the American people deserve better, which is why we took decisive action to restore the ACA tax credits and lower healthcare costs and are demanding that John Thune and Senate Republicans pass the bill now.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats know the American people deserve better, which is why we took decisive action to restore the ACA tax credits and lower healthcare costs and are demanding that John Thune and Senate Republicans pass the bill now.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Last week, House Democrats delivered a decisive victory for the American people by passing legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits by three years and protecting the healthcare of tens of millions of Americans who otherwise might experience dramatically increased health insurance premiums. The bill passed by the House is now over in the Senate. It’s a bill that was passed on a bipartisan basis, every single House Democrat joined by 17 House Republicans. The only path forward at this moment is for Senate Republicans to do the right thing by the American people and pass the damn bill that we sent over to you. There’s no reason to do anything other than that. The healthcare of tens of millions of Americans is otherwise at risk. We’re talking about working class Americans, middle class Americans and everyday Americans, who deserve the same level of certainty that Senate Republicans provided to their billionaire donors when they passed massive tax breaks for the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected as part of their One Big Ugly Bill last July, yet working class Americans, middle class Americans and everyday Americans have been forced to wait month after month after month. 

Enough with the partisanship, enough with the gamesmanship, enough with the foolishness at this point in time. Pass the bill that we know currently in the Senate has majority support—every single Senate Democrat and at least four Senate Republicans who’ve previously supported a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. From the very beginning of this fight, Democrats have made our position clear. Cancel the cuts, lower the cost, save healthcare, beginning with a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We’ve never wavered from that position. And against all odds, we’ve passed the bill on a bipartisan basis. It’s now over in the Senate because Democrats are actually committed to saving healthcare and lowering the high cost of living for everyday Americans. That’s who we fight for—every day, every week, every month, year after year. And we’re in this fight until we win this fight for the American people.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06)

Rep. Cline’s Bill to Strengthen Bankruptcy System Passes the House, Heads to President’s Desk

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This weekend, a fire severely damaged the historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi in an act of suspected arson.

In response to the attack on the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement. 

“The attack on the Beth Israel Congregation is a painful reminder that antisemitism remains a real and dangerous threat in our country. 

“This violence echoes the horrors of the 1967 bombing by the Ku Klux Klan — an act of evil that sought to silence the congregation’s calls for civil rights and equal justice. Neither bombs then nor fire today will break the resilience or spirit of this community. 

“Antisemitism has no place in Mississippi or Michigan or anywhere in America. The Jewish community deserves to feel safe practicing their faith. When hatred targets one community, it threatens us all. I stand in solidarity with the members of Beth Israel Congregation and Jewish families across our country. We must be unequivocal in condemning this act. I am grateful for the swift response by authorities and will continue fighting to ensure that our communities are protected and those responsible are held fully accountable. 

“Now more than ever, we must come together to reject hatred and reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, safety, and respect for one another.”

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