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

Headline: Carter secures $1.37 million for Blackshear critical infrastructure upgrades

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced $1.37 million in funding for the Blackshear, Georgia, Highway 84 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Expansion Project as part of the House-passed Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Appropriations Act of 2027.

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

“Investments in basic infrastructure unlock the future potential of Georgia’s communities and cities, and Blackshear is no exception. The $1,375,000 expansion of water and sewer infrastructure is precisely the type of project that enabled Pooler to become the fastest-growing city in Georgia, quadrupling its population during my tenure as Mayor,” said Rep. Carter. “I’m excited to see what the future holds for Blackshear and will continue supporting these investments in rural Georgia.”

“Highway 84 is one of the most important corridors in our area, and expanding water and sewer infrastructure along this route will help ensure Blackshear is prepared for future growth. This project will create new opportunities for economic development, support existing businesses, and provide the infrastructure needed to meet future demands,” said Keith Brooks, Mayor of Blackshear. “We appreciate Congressman Carter’s support and his efforts to help move this important project forward for our community.”

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

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Amodei announced $20 million in funding for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport after years of work to advance this priority.

The investment is part of nearly $1 billion Secretary Duffy has announced as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Airport Terminal Program.

“It’s a breath of fresh air to see this initiative finally cross the finish line thanks to the leadership of Secretary Sean Duffy,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “I appreciate the professionalism and leadership of my former House colleague, the Secretary, and his team in working directly with me to emphasize the importance of this project. Northern Nevada continues to grow as a destination for travel, business expansion, and corporate relocation, and our airport must keep pace through timely infrastructure upgrades and modernization efforts that create a more efficient and enjoyable travel experience for families and visitors. Thank you again to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration for recognizing the vital role our airport plays in our state’s growth and for making these improvements a priority. I join countless Nevadans in looking forward to its completion.”

“The New Gen A&B concourse project, part of our MoreRNO infrastructure program, will reimagine the airport experience in our community with more space, modernized concessions, as well as more accessible and family friendly features,” Cris Jensen, interim CEO, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. “We are very grateful for these grant funds to support this important investment in our hometown airport and we thank our federal congressional delegation and the FAA for their steadfast support over the life of this grant program.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah 6th District Wisconsin)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Science Committee Democratic Members sent a letter to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone demanding answers on NSF secretly blocking research grants to top universities. On May 27, 2026, it was reported in Nature that NSF had been blocking awards to Duke University, Harvard University, Princeton University, and Yale University since April 9, 2026. The Science Committee learned of this politicization of the grant awarding process from media reports seven weeks after NSF implemented this policy — a true testament to the lack of transparency from the Trump administration.

“The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has had a long history of working closely with NSF toward shared goals – under both Republican and Democratic administrations. Clearly the cooperative, transparent relationship this Committee has enjoyed with the agency has expired,” the Members wrote in their letter.

The Members continued, “NSF silently blocking awards for meritorious proposals coming from certain institutions shows that the agency is no longer aligned with NSF’s founding principle that meritorious research, identified by expert review panels and expert NSF program officers, should be funded without political interference.”

In the letter, Members requested answers to the following questions by June 9, 2026:

• Why and when was the “Future Awards to Organization on Hold” designation applied to Duke, Harvard, Yale, and Princeton?
• Why and when was the “Future Awards to Organization on Hold” designation lifted from Duke, Harvard, and Yale?
• Since January 21, 2025, have any additional institutions been tagged with the “Future Awards to Organization on Hold” designation, or have there been alternative mechanisms put in place to flag organizations in order to stall funding? If so, please share the institutions, the time period during which this designation applied, and the reasoning for applying and then lifting this designation.

Read the letter here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, voted against H.R. 8646, the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.  The bill comes at a moment when farm bankruptcies are up, and farmers need a lifeline. As farmers and growers across the San Joaquin Valley struggle with rising costs, volatile markets, and ongoing pest and disease threats, this legislation cuts overall USDA funding by more than $1 billion. It slashes conservation programs that help ranchers protect their land, cuts the agricultural research growers rely on to fight invasive pests and crop disease, and guts rural development investments that small agricultural communities depend on. 
“The San Joaquin Valley feeds America, and this bill falls short of supporting the very people who make that possible,”said Rep. Costa.”In addition to the $187 billion in cuts to SNAP included in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, this legislation further reduces support for nutrition assistance, rural infrastructure, and economic development programs that serve working families, children, seniors, veterans, and rural communities throughout the Valley.”  
Despite his opposition, Rep. Costa fought for the San Joaquin Valley and secured real wins for everyday families. He protected funding to combat a growing pest outbreak threatening California’s grapevines and wine industry, an infestation already spreading across more than a dozen counties and reaching grocery store shelves. He preserved home loan protections for rural families buying their first home, expanded crop insurance options for farmers growing the fruits and vegetables that end up on dinner tables nationwide, and secured research funding to address the bird flu outbreak that has driven up the cost of eggs and poultry. 
Those wins, however, could not overcome the fundamental failures of this bill. Rather than building on bipartisan priorities, House Republicans chose to slash billions from the nutrition programs that feed hungry children, seniors, and veterans. They cut the conservation and research programs farmers depend on to protect their land and fight invasive pests and disease, gutted the rural infrastructure that connects and powers small communities, and inserted divisive partisan riders that have no place in an agriculture funding bill. A bill that defunds USDA while farm country is hurting, and cuts food assistance for working families is not a compromise. It is a choice, and it is the wrong one. 
The bill: 

Cuts overall USDA discretionary funding by more than $1 billion below FY2026, at a time when farmers and rural communities are already under serious economic strain.  
Cuts SNAP funding by approximately $6 billion.  
Reduces WIC funding and fruit and vegetable benefits for women and children.  Cuts funding for TEFAP, which provides food to food banks and emergency feeding programs.  
Eliminates the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.
Cuts conservation funding for farmers and ranchers by nearly 8%, reducing the technical assistance that helps producers protect their land and water.  
Eliminates the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, which helps livestock producers manage privately owned grazing lands.
Cuts Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education by 17%, undercutting research that helps farmers stay productive and competitive.  
Cuts the Farm Service Agency budget, which provides critical loans and support to farmers facing financial hardship.
Cuts rural broadband investments by 20%.  
Cuts rural business development funding by 28%
Cuts the Rural Energy for America Program by 50%.  
Cuts water and wastewater infrastructure grants by 44%.  
Cuts Food for Peace international food aid by 25% below last year’s level. 

Source: {United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd District of Virginia)

Headline: Scott Votes Against Lebanon War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON  – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting no on H.Con.Res, 84, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon within 7 days.

“Today, I voted against this war powers resolution, not because I support U.S. involvement in hostilities in Lebanon, but because the resolution is overly broad and would require the removal of United States Armed Forces serving in roles beyond combat operations, including personnel protecting U.S. embassies and supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces. I co-sponsored H.Con.Res. 108, which more narrowly directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon while preserving these critical missions. I look forward to voting in favor of that version of the resolution, which is expected to be voted on in a few weeks.”

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)

June 05, 2026 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have introduced the No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act, legislation to revoke visas from close family members of terrorists and close loopholes to prevent them from obtaining visas in the future.
“Terrorists and their families should not be allowed to take advantage of our immigration system and live comfortably in the United States,” said Rep. Greg Steube. “If you are related to someone who has committed acts of terrorism against Americans, you should not be welcomed into our country. The No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act puts Americans’ safety first and closes this dangerous loophole.”
“Relatives of terrorists have no business being in our country. My bill would revoke visas from family members of terrorists to keep Americans safer,” said Senator Tom Cotton.
“America must never be a safe haven for the families of terrorists who seek to exploit our immigration system while promoting anti-American and antisemitic extremism. I am proud to support the No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act which closes dangerous loopholes that have allowed relatives of designated terrorists to legally reside in the United States such as those tied to the Islamic Regime of Iran and Hamas,” said Chairwoman Elise Stefanik.
In addition to Sen. Cotton and Chairwoman Stefanik, this legislation is also co-sponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, Wesley Hunt, and Barry Moore.
The No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act would revoke existing visas from terrorists’ close family members and prohibit them from obtaining future visas. This legislation would create a permanent ground of inadmissibility preventing spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews of designated terrorists from receiving visas or immigrating to the United States.
The legislation also requires the Secretary of State to revoke any existing visa held by a covered family member within 30 days after determining that the family member is inadmissible. By closing this loophole, the No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act ensures terrorists’ close family members cannot use America’s immigration system to gain entry into or remain in the United States.
Background: Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani’s niece and grandniece, known for spreading anti-American and pro-terror propaganda, were allowed to legally reside in the United States on visas for years.
Current U.S. immigration law does not automatically prohibit close family members of designated terrorists from obtaining tourist, student, or work visas. Therefore, relatives of individuals responsible for terrorism against the United States and its allies have been able to enter and remain in the country.
Read the bill text here.

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

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement on the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Iran:

“Michigan is home to one of the most vibrant Lebanese communities in our country. Like the vast majority of Americans, they want Trump’s war in Iran and the conflict in Lebanon to end and for our leaders to focus on improving their lives, lowering costs, taking on Trump’s abuses of power, and keeping them safe.

“Long-term peace in the Middle East is and must always be our goal through coordinated diplomatic efforts. We owe it to the people of Lebanon and Michigan’s Lebanese communities to continue to support and strengthen diplomatic partnerships between our two countries, and to end the suffering of innocent civilians.

“The small number of U.S. forces stationed in Lebanon are there to protect our embassy in Beirut, assist with Lebanon’s military training and readiness, and help Lebanon prevent Hezbollah, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda-linked violence so that innocent civilians may have the opportunity to live in peace. The resolution I voted against today, alongside over 115 of my Democratic colleagues, would put U.S. embassy personnel at risk and interfere with our efforts to fight terrorism across the globe.

“While I have newfound hope seeing reports of a ceasefire in Lebanon, the prospect of peace now rests on Hezbollah upholding their end of the bargain and ending the violence. In the meantime, I will support U.S. humanitarian aid into Lebanon, continue to call for an end to Trump’s Iran war, and stand with Lebanese Americans as I always have in the Congress.”

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation funds the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Commodity Future Trading Commission. After voting in favor of the legislation, Congressman Cole released the following statement:

“As the representative for over 13,000 farms and ranches in Oklahoma’s Fourth District alone, I know this to be true: when American agriculture is strong, America is strong. Today’s Agriculture funding bill recognizes that simple truth,” said Congressman Cole.

“This legislation supports our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. It invests in research to keep our nation’s agriculture industry competitive and in food safety through important inspection resources and protecting American agriculture from foreign pests and diseases. The bill reinforces America First principles by advancing ‘MAHA’ priorities and ending Biden-era regulations and Climate Corps funding. It strengthens rural communities, so many of which I represent in Oklahoma, by prioritizing funding for home ownership loans, broadband investments, and infrastructure development. On top of that, the bill tightens oversight of foreign purchases of agricultural land, reinforcing critical national security priorities,” said Congressman Cole.

“From the farm to the dinner table, the FY-27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act puts the American people first and I am proud to have voted in favor of it today,” said Congressman Cole.

Key Provisions Secured for Oklahoma in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027

• $35 million for the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations Program, which will help support the over 2,100 watersheds in Oklahoma and enhance their flood control efforts. $10 million of these dollars are specifically for states, like Oklahoma, specializing in corrugated metal pipe projects.
• $3 million for the Watershed Rehabilitation Program.
• $50 million loan authorization level for the Rural Energy for America Program. 20% of this is allocated for distributed wind investments, supporting small wind operations in Oklahoma.
• $271 million, which is a $36 million increase over the enacted number, for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Oklahoma has the highest participation in this program out of any state, so this increased funding will help the over 20,000 tribal citizens in the state have access to food assistance.
• Over $1.5 billion for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to conduct research, education, and extension activities which support our nation’s land-grant universities like Oklahoma State University, Langston University, and the College of Muscogee Creek, execute agricultural innovation and advancements.
• $435 million for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
• $3 million for research developments focusing on Oklahoma initiatives such as wheat breeding, wildfire prevention, barley resiliency, and biosecurity.
• $24 million for the Circuit Rider Program, which helps support the over 3,000 technical assistance visits that Oklahoma Rural Water Association circuit riders carry out each year.
• $481.5 million for the Emergency Food Assistance Program.
• $14 million for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment and Services Grant Program, which will help the over 60 counties in Oklahoma experiencing veterinarian shortages.
• $115.5 million for Cattle Health with $10 million specifically for the New World Screwworm initiative and an increase of $700,000 for Asian Longhorned Tick outreach and education efforts.
• $410.8 million increase for food safety state inspections to ensure states, like Oklahoma, are receiving proper reimbursements for meat and poultry inspection programs.

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

Washington, D.C.  – Today, Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) Dan Goldman (NY-10) released the following statement following their vote against H.Con.Res.84:

Today we voted no on H.Con.Res.84, a war powers resolution dealing with the current conflict in Lebanon. We opposed this resolution because it would establish a dangerous precedent in the interpretation of the War Powers Resolution, but let us be clear: Our vote today should not be taken as an approval of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s prosecution of Israel’s military action in Lebanon.

Regardless of the intentions of this resolution, it is predicated upon a premise that is both flawed in its theory and dangerous in its application. The key legal trigger for war powers resolutions is demonstrating that the United States is engaging in “hostilities” in the context of a particular conflict. However, this resolution failed to include even that most basic standard in its drafting. To the extent that American armed forces are present in Lebanon, it is to support the current Lebanese government, which deserves our assistance.

The assertion that general intelligence sharing alone constitutes engaging in “hostilities” is without merit. Critically, implementing such a standard would create a dangerous precedent around the world — implicating the United States in every conflict that includes any party with whom the United States shares intelligence. Such a proposition is as naïve as it is dangerous to American national security and global stability.

Our vote today was not to absolve Netanyahu of responsibility, nor was it to approve of the prosecution of the war in Lebanon. Indeed, when H.Con.Res. 108 – a war powers resolution that targets substantiated “hostilities” that may arise in Lebanon – comes to the floor, we intend to vote in favor.

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