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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Annapolis, Md. – Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi returned to her home state of Maryland for a day of honors, reflection and family celebration—highlighting her deep roots in Baltimore and a lifetime commitment to public service.

The day began in Annapolis, where Governor Wes Moore hosted Speaker Pelosi as the guest of honor at a breakfast reception in Government House. During the program, Pelosi reflected on her Maryland upbringing and the values instilled by her family.

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Maryland Matters: Pelosi honored, Women’s Hall grows, but it’s still tough for women
[Danielle J. Brown, 3/31/26]

Baltimore-born Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was given a warm “welcome home” by the General Assembly and Gov. Wes Moore (D) Monday, in a day chock-full of events honoring her legacy as the first female speaker of the U.S. House, as she winds down the last term of her lengthy political career.

Pelosi’s day in Annapolis started in Government House, where Moore hosted a breakfast in honor of Pelosi, who he said will always be “a daughter of Baltimore.”

The event was closed to press, but in a social media post about it, Moore was quoted as saying Pelosi “is an absolute force of nature. While I know your heart and your representation might belong to San Francisco, she is Maryland Tough and Baltimore Strong.”

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Following the morning, Speaker Pelosi traveled with her family to the Fire Museum of Maryland for a tour of the historic Tommy Fireboat, named for her father, former Baltimore Mayor and Congressman Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr.—honoring the enduring legacy of public service in her family.

View photos of the tour here.

Watch coverage of the tour here. 

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Later in the evening, Speaker Pelosi returned to Government House to deliver remarks at the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony, where her mother, Nancy D’Alesandro, was inducted. In deeply personal remarks, Pelosi reflected on her mother’s life of service and dedication to helping others.

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WMAR: Nancy Pelosi returns to Maryland to accept awards and honor her mother’s Hall of Fame induction

[Taylor Epps, 3/30/26]

Baltimore native and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi returned to her home state today to be recognized for her work and celebrate her family’s legacy during Women’s History Month.

The day of honor and recognition started at the Governor’s Mansion at the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame induction. Pelosi’s mother, Annunciata M. “Nancy” D’Alesandro, and 7 other women were inducted Monday evening.

“Thank you,” Pelosi said. “You have no idea how much this means to our family. This is an emotional evening for us.”

Her mother, often called Big Nancy, was recognized for her work as the First Lady of Baltimore.

“They called her a one-woman social service agency. When I talk about her as being a force in politics, it was with women; she always was respecting the women,” Pelosi said.

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Speaker Pelosi then addressed both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly. In the Maryland Senate, she was honored with the First Citizen Award, recognizing her decades of leadership and contributions to public service.

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Baltimore Banner: Moore, Maryland Democrats honor Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Annapolis
[Brenda Wintrode, 3/30/26]

Maryland Democrats honored the public service of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi from dawn until dusk Monday, in a series of ceremonies held in Annapolis.

The Senate awarded the Baltimore native the First Citizen Award, given annually to Marylanders who have helped make government work for the benefit of all. The House of Delegates also presented Pelosi with a resolution, commending her time in office.

“Nothing happens because of one person,” Pelosi said before the Senate. “It’s all about a collaboration. It’s all about bringing people together, it’s all about community, which has the word unity right in it.

Pelosi’s husband and other family members attended the ceremonies.

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Finally, Pelosi crossed to the House of Delegates—where her father began his political career—to deliver remarks and receive a separate honor from the chamber. Reflecting on the historic significance of the institution, she emphasized Maryland’s enduring role in advancing democracy and building a more perfect union.

View photos of the visit here.

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Baltimore Sun: ‘Baltimore strong’: Nancy Pelosi praised in Maryland as she nears retirement
[Jeff Barker, 3/31/2026]

Nancy Pelosi, 86, the Baltimore-raised congresswoman who, in 2007, became the first female speaker of the U.S. House, was honored by the House of Delegates on Monday night.

The state House presented a resolution to the Speaker Emerita. Then, Pelosi thanked the delegates during their regular session in Annapolis, congratulating the chamber on having “not one, but two women Speakers of the House of Delegates.”

House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk praised Pelosi as the “most consequential speaker of the House of Representatives in our history.”

“There are millions of girls and young women in this country on both sides of the aisle who can picture themselves achieving at the highest level,” Peña-Melnyk said. “I know that Baltimore is in her blood, and Maryland is in her heart. Once a Marylander, always a Marylander.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, and Mingzhe Zhang have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District.

The students were chosen for their work developing Tempo, a software application that blends productivity, mental health, and brain wellness into a single intelligent experience. It helps users stay organized, focused, and mentally sharp while maintaining balance and emotional awareness. At its core, Tempo is a smart planner that learns each user’s daily rhythm, adapting reminders and focus sessions to match natural energy levels. It includes valuable tools such as a Flow Timer for deep work, a planner for task management, and a Rhythm Log that visualizes how time is divided between focus, rest, and leisure. For seniors, Tempo offers an optional Brain Health Hub with simple cognitive games, memory prompts, and medication reminders that strengthen focus and recall.

As the winner of this year’s App Challenge, Tempo will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit. Additionally, the students are invited to Capitol Hill for the #HouseOfCode celebration, where they will have the opportunity to demo their app to Members of Congress.

Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:

“I extend my warmest congratulations to Saisurya, Arnav, and Mingzhe for winning the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. The creativity they displayed in developing Tempo from the ground up is nothing short of remarkable. I am very proud to recognize these students for a job well done, and for using their extensive talents to create something that will truly benefit others.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a grant of $772,800 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement of a new crane to be used at the terminal facility. 

Congressman Higgins penned a letter of support for this project to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy in July of 2025. Read the letter here. 

“The Port of Morgan City is a major economic asset to the surrounding region, and the new crane project makes it even more competitive,” said Rep. Higgins. “This investment will increase efficiency, reduce vessel turnaround times, and help expand the Port’s economic activity for years to come.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, today pressed health insurers for answers over whether they are diverting premium funds that federal law expressly requires to be reserved for abortion coverage.

In a letter sent today to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), Krishnamoorthi warned:

“Recent guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services fundamentally misreads the Affordable Care Act and unlawfully permits insurers to divert these segregated funds for purposes unrelated to abortion care. This policy threatens to deny enrollees access to legally covered abortion services and enables insurers to convert funds dedicated to reproductive health care into profit.”

The letter goes on to warn that the new policy creates a direct financial incentive for insurers to retain funds that federal law requires be used exclusively for abortion services:

“Instead, it creates a perverse incentive for insurers to over-collect abortion premiums and then pocket the surplus. As abortion access is increasingly restricted nationwide, insurers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure affordable, accessible reproductive health care within their provider networks.”

Krishnamoorthi also underscored the stakes for patients’ access to care, writing:

“In the midst of a reproductive health crisis, funds explicitly set aside to ensure access to abortion care must not be diverted into insurance company revenue streams. Allowing insurers to siphon off funds reserved for abortion care, particularly in this moment, is indefensible.”

The letter requests that AHIP provide the following information by April 14, 2026:

1. Since the issuance of the December 9, 2025, CMS guidance, how many of your members have converted Section 1303 segregated funds that have been segregated for more than one year into revenue, or used the funds for a purpose other than abortion? What purposes have the funds been used for? 

2. Prior to the December 9, 2025, CMS guidance, have any of your members ever converted Section 1303 segregated funds into revenue, or used the funds for a purpose other than abortion? 

3. What amount of funding has been maintained in the segregated accounts of each relevant member over the last 10 years? 

4. Federal law requires that plans that cover non-Hyde abortions charge a minimum of one dollar, per member, per month. In your calculation, what is the actual cost to your members of providing non-Hyde abortion coverage to enrollees? 

The letter is available here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) American Water Stewardship Act passed the House unanimously. This bipartisan legislation will reauthorize funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and several other long-standing programs to maintain and improve water quality across the nation.

 “The Great Lakes are not only national treasures, they are economic powerhouses that strengthen jobs, tourism, and communities across our region,” said Congressman Pete Stauber. “Protecting the Great Lakes has always been a top priority of mine, so I am proud to champion this bipartisan bill that keeps these precious natural resources and other American waterways safe, beautiful, and clean for generations to come.”

The GLRI provides the most significant investment in the Great Lakes ecosystem, targeting areas of concern, invasive species, non-point source pollution, and projects to support habitats and local species. More than 8,000 projects have been carried out through the GLRI program in partnership with states, non-profits, and other community partners, generating more than $3 in economic activity for every federal dollar invested.

In addition to the GLRI, the American Water Stewardship Act reauthorizes the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Long Island Sound and Columbia River Basin Restoration programs, the National Estuary Program, and the EPA’s Beach Act program, all of which will help address water quality issues and carry out ecosystem restoration projects. 

See Congressman Stauber speak on his bill on the House floor HERE.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Boulder Creek, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez, Executive Director of the Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) Sarah Christiansen, Director of Community Development Matt Machado, Boulder Creek Business Association (BCBA) President Tess Fitzgerald, and Chief Mark Bingham of the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District to announce $850,000 in federal funding for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission to fund the Boulder Creek Complete Streets Project, which will improve critical road infrastructure along Highway 9 and Highway 236. The funding announced today will be used to update critical public road infrastructure along Highways 9 and 236 to improve road safety and accessibility for drivers, pedestrians, families and local businesses. 

“Although Highway 9 is a lifeline for the San Lorenzo Valley, it also can be a major hazard for some of the communities on the road,” said Rep. Panetta. “By investing in the infrastructure along the roadways, this improvement project will ensure a slower highway and a safer main street for Boulder Creek. This is a big project that will take all levels of government coming together, so I’m proud to ensure that the federal government through the power of its purse played a part in funding the Boulder Creek Complete Streets Improvement Project.”

The funding announced today will be used to update critical public road infrastructure along Highways 9 and 236 to improve road safety and accessibility for drivers, pedestrians, families and local businesses. This section of highway weaves the community together but has seen a tragic series of pedestrian and bicycle collisions. These congressionally-funded improvements will add sidewalks, medians, bike lanes, and improved crosswalks to enhance downtown Boulder Creek and make Highway 9 safer for everyone.

“I am so grateful to Congressman Panetta’s office for this funding,” said Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez. “Highway 9 is the backbone of the San Lorenzo Valley. It is how most residents commute to their jobs; it’s a main evacuation route; and it’s used by tourists who come to visit our beautiful towns and open spaces – including the Big Basin State Park. Despite having only a population of 5,300, Boulder Creek’s main intersection sees nearly 17,000 trips every day and more than double the collision and injury rates of comparable California corridors. By expanding sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, signage, and other critical safety measures, this project will help improve pedestrian and bicycle access to our elementary school, local businesses, library, and bus stops.” 

“This project is a top priority for RTC’s program in San Lorenzo Valley because it addresses safety concerns along Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, which has accident rates that exceed the state average for similar facilities,” SCCRTC Executive Director Sarah Christiansen. “While our local Measure D sales tax provides critical funding to move projects forward, it is not enough on its own—state and federal investments like this are essential to successful delivery of these improvements. This funding allows us to take a major step forward in advancing meaningful safety upgrades, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the Boulder Creek community to create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant downtown for years to come.”

“If you’ve ever tried to cross Highway 9 on a busy day, you know why we’re here. I especially want to thank Congressman Jimmy Panetta for securing funding for this project,” said BCBA President Tess Fitzgerald. “At the end of the day, this is about making Boulder Creek safer and easier for the people who live here, work here, and visit. When people feel safe spending time downtown, our businesses grow – and the whole community benefits.

Rep. Panetta worked for this federal funding to be included in the most recent appropriations package, For FY 2026, he secured $5.92 million in community project funding for local projects across Santa Cruz County, and a total of over $15 million to fund 14 local projects in California’s 19^th Congressional District.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

TAMPA, Fla. – Out of 124 submissions from Tampa Bay area high school students, Blake High School Senior Cora Bowen was awarded the top prize at U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s annual Congressional Art Competition with the Mixed Media piece “A Million Paths To Take”. Cora’s artwork will be featured for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside other Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country.

“The arts unite us and help us see the world through one another’s experiences. At a time when we need more connection and inspiration, these students delivered powerful, deeply personal work that also speaks to the challenges they face. I’m so proud of the talent across Tampa Bay and can’t wait to see Cora represent our community in the national competition,” said Rep. Kathy Castor.

“Senior year to me feels like an open road. A million paths to take, which one will you choose? That’s the question about 60 million eighteen-year-olds are being asked across the United States, what will you do for the rest of your life? To me, rather than something overwhelming and burdening, I feel a lot of optimism, nothing guaranteed, but something will happen, and that’s exciting to me. In my piece, I wanted to utilize untraditional mixed-media techniques, like combining collage with classic glass mosaic, to express these feelings of winding, combining, parallel, linear and exponential paths, each unique in its own way. As a magnet art student at Blake, I previously participated in Rep. Castor’s Congressional Art Competition with digital media and a sculpture. This year, I was excited to use a combination of mediums to create a unique Mixed Media piece that showcases my interest across the art disciplines,” said Cora Bowen.

A photo of Cora’s art can be found here.

Tampa and St. Petersburg are blessed with a broad range of artists and art lovers who provide a substantial economic benefit. The Arts Council and Americans for the Arts demonstrated this recently in their detailed study of the economic impact of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. 

The results of the Hillsborough study found that in 2022, arts and culture generated $387.5 million in economic activity, supported 6,764 jobs and generated more than $76 million in tax revenue to local, state and federal governments.

The results of the Pinellas study found that in 2022, arts and culture generated $294.7 million in economic activity, supported 4,528 jobs and generated more than $58.9 million in tax revenue to local, state and federal governments. 

Photos of the students’ art can be found here.

Photos from the Art Show can be found here.

U.S. Rep. Castor’s annual Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to celebrate the art and artists of Hillsborough and Pinellas County public and private high school students. The contest features drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures. This year, 124 entries were submitted by high school students from Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, and 56 were chosen to be displayed at the Tampa Museum of Art. The panel of judges is made up of local artists and experts from the Tampa Museum of Art and Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts.

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

MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, at 12:00 p.m.

The event will celebrate the $973,000 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Diaz-Balart for the Town of Miami Lakes’ Big Cypress drainage improvements project. This funding will be used to reconstruct the drainage system, which will safeguard 83 homes in Miami Lakes from flooding and improve public safety by eliminating standing water along the roadways used for emergency evacuation routes.

This project received funding through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026.

WHAT: Check Presentation Ceremony

WHO:

• Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation
• Local officials

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:

7370 Miami Lakeway S. – (Pocket Park #35)

Intersection of Miami Lakeway South & Big Cypress Dr

 All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Doris Matsui (CA-07), released the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior’s “God Squad” meeting to waive Endangered Species Act protections for wildlife affected by oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico.  

“Today, President Trump’s Administration hastily convened the so-called ‘God Squad’ to consider sweeping exemptions from endangered species protections for Big Oil in the Gulf of Mexico. After causing a predictable energy crisis with their illegal war abroad, the Trump Administration is now scrambling for solutions and is doubling down on endangered species carveouts for Big Oil. This is a ridiculous sideshow; it will not lower gas prices for the American people, but it will risk the extinction of species, and the Trump Administration knows it.

“If Trump wanted to address the energy crisis, he could do so by stopping his forced dependency on the oil and gas industry. Handing out all-you-can-pollute passes to oil and gas companies not only represents a death knell for the threatened and endangered Gulf wildlife we know and love, but it also means more oil and gas spills that harm the health of our families and cost millions in lost tourism and fishing revenue for coastal economies.”