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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today commemorating the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:

“September 11, 2001, was a day of tragedy and created a new sense of vulnerability. But it also was followed by a unity of purpose and conviction that the terrorists would not prevail.

“I will never forget standing on the steps of the U.S. Capitol that evening, rallying with colleagues, staff, and fellow citizens who had gathered to show our solidarity with those who had lost loved ones, who were still searching for the missing, and who were working to restore safety. Moved by that moment, we began to sing ‘God Bless America,’ and soon everyone was joining in. It was a powerful expression of our unity and resolve. It was, too, a reminder that we are, despite our differences and the often-heated rhetoric in our politics, one nation with a common purpose and a shared hope for peace, justice, and the triumph of good over evil. 

“The magnitude of this tragedy created great unity. But as it fades from memory, the realization of that unity becomes more difficult to sustain. We must nevertheless strive to recapture it.  

“Ground Zero, the west side of the Pentagon, and the hallowed field in Shanksville are now quiet places of peace. Today, bells will be rung, names will be read, and hymns will be sung. But nothing we do today can honor the dead and injured more than to carry on tomorrow, as we have now done for a quarter century, and continue the difficult task of building the America that terrorists tried in vain to dismantle. An America united. An America filled with optimism in devotion its purpose. An America of big hearts and open arms. An America guided by its highest ideals and committed to ensuring equal justice and opportunity for all. 

“Let us rededicate ourselves to seeking that unity of purpose today. May the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001, inspire us to that work now and forever.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ted Lieu (33 District of California)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement commemorating the 25^th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

On September 11, 2001, our nation endured the deadliest terrorist attack in modern history, an event that continues to reverberate through American society today. Twenty-five years later, I’m still in awe of the ordinary Americans who performed extraordinary acts of courage like the first responders who ran toward danger, the good Samaritans who risked their lives to help others, and the countless Americans who stepped up for their neighbors, community, and country. As time passes, we can never forget the nearly 3,000 people that died at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and on Flight 93, or the first responders and survivors who have since succumbed to illnesses connected to 9/11. While reflecting on that day, we must also remember our country’s capacity to come together in times of unimaginable tragedy. In the face of hatred and violence, we can and should choose courage, unity, and compassion.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks:

“Twenty-five years ago today, our nation endured the deadliest foreign attack on American soil. Today, we hold in our hearts the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families and loved ones. Their memory will not be forgotten.

We also honor those who ran toward danger in the wake of the attacks, from the first responders who rushed without question to Lower Manhattan to the generation who answered the call to defend our nation. That day, Americans joined together, resolute in the face of those who brought terror to our shores. 

As we remember those lost and those forever changed on 9/11, let’s also remember that a united America can never be outmatched and that no shadow of fear or terror can dim our spirit.”

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

Headline: Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III announced his retirement:

“Secretary Lonnie Bunch has dedicated his career to ensuring the Smithsonian tells the full story of our nation. His historic leadership as the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture ensured that the African American experience is recognized as an essential part of the American story.

“His retirement comes as President Trump continues his efforts to whitewash history and pressure the Smithsonian to conform to his preferred version of the past. We cannot learn from our history by pretending the most painful chapters never happened. I thank Secretary Bunch for his decades of service and his commitment to truth. The Smithsonian must remain independent and free from partisan interference.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a $1 million check to City of Fairmont officials in support of Fairmont’s renovation of the Watson Fire Station.

Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:

“Fairmont’s first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect their neighbors. They deserve a facility that ensures they have the tools and resources necessary to do their jobs safely and effectively. I’m proud to have secured this $1 million in federal funding through my work on the House Appropriations Committee to help modernize the Watson Fire Station and ensure Fairmont’s firefighters and EMS personnel have a safe, efficient, and mission-ready facility for years to come.” 

The Watson Fire Station has provided essential fire and EMS services to the Watson neighborhood, Fairmont State University, and the Fairmont Technology Park for nearly 50 years. However, the aging facility no longer meets the operational needs of the Fairmont Fire Department or the growing needs of the surrounding community.

The funding will help the City of Fairmont transform the outdated station into a modern, mission-ready facility. Planned improvements include converting the original apparatus bay into sleeping and living quarters and constructing a new, energy-efficient apparatus bay to house fire vehicles, turnout gear, SCBA equipment, a hose washer and dryer, and other essential infrastructure. The upgrades will improve response capabilities, support staffing needs, ensure compliance with current codes, and allow the department to expand technical rescue and EMS services. 

The project represents a significant investment in Fairmont’s public safety infrastructure and will help ensure the Fairmont Fire Department is equipped to continue providing critical services to the community for decades to come. 

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

Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced today that his staff will hold a mobile office hour for constituents in Dundy County on Monday, September 21, 2026. This office hour is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith’s staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office. 

Smith, who has offices in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Nebraska City, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:  

Monday, September 21, 2026 
Dundy County Courthouse 
112 W. 7th Avenue 
Benkleman, NE 69021
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MT

For more information, please contact Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900, his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333, or his Nebraska City office at (402) 874-6050.  

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

Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced today that his staff will hold a mobile office hour for constituents in Chase County on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This office hour is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith’s staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office. 

Smith, who has offices in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Nebraska City, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:  

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 
Chase County Courthouse 
921 Broadway 
Imperial, NE 69033
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MT

For more information, please contact Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900, his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333, or his Nebraska City office at (402) 874-6050.  

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

September 10, 2026 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON—Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) today sent a joint letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve Charlotte County’s eligibility to seek federal funding for septic-to-sewer conversion projects.
Rep. Steube worked to increase the amount in federal funding that Charlotte County could seek from $3 million to $33 million in 2022 to address nearly 2,600 failing septic systems harming water quality in the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary and the Gulf of America. Federal funds have yet to be dispersed for the project, but the lawmakers say that reflects bureaucratic delay, not a lapse in need. Charlotte County has since completed the Manasota Key Shoreline Protection Study and is now positioned to pursue a roughly $400 million wastewater conversion program, with the county planning to request Congressional support for septic-to-sewer conversions in the upcoming funding cycle.
Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody warn that removing Charlotte County’s eligibility for federal support now would strip the county of its ability to seek funding for this work going forward, undoing years of Congressional effort to address failing septic systems and improve water quality throughout Southwest Florida. 
The full letter is attached here.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Representing the 11th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) introduced the Sunset Section 230 Act, which would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, making it possible for Americans to bring legal action against big tech companies responsible for online harm. 

“With one in five American teenagers reporting harm to their mental health from social media sites, it is critical and urgent that we take action to rein in the big tech companies that are allowing the dissemination of harmful material on their platforms. These companies have been profiting at the expense of young people, who have been harassed and subjected to harmful content,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “This legislation combined with the recent legal action against companies like Meta should send a loud message: Big Tech’s days of acting with impunity, wreaking havoc, and then asking for forgiveness once the damage has been done are over.” 

“Big Tech has become a crooked dealer, pushing digital fentanyl to our kids while profiting from their addiction. Enough is enough. I’m proud to partner with Congressman DeSaulnier to co-lead the Sunset Section 230 Act and fight to repeal Section 230 once and for all. It’s time to hold Big Tech accountable and put our kids’ safety ahead of Big Tech’s profits,” said Congressman Patronis.

Section 230 was created in 1996 as part of the Communications Decency Act to help encourage innovation and growth among new social media companies, but 30 years later as these companies have become inordinately powerful, Section 230 has become obsolete and dangerous. By sunsetting Section 230 after two years, this bill would provide much needed reform to our tech policy that would protect all users of social media, particularly children, from harmful content and hold companies responsible for demonstrated injury to users of their platforms.

Introduction of this legislation comes as Meta agreed this summer to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims brought by 29 U.S. states that the company had contributed to the national youth mental health crisis. The deal also mandates that Meta introduce new guardrails for young users of its platforms, including default daily time limits and nighttime blocks that can only be lifted by a parent, an enhanced mechanism for teens to report potentially harmful content and a requirement that Meta respond to 90% of those reports within six hours, and bans on features such as cosmetic procedure image filters and the display of the numbers of likes on posts. Earlier this year, Meta suffered additional losses in court over claims it created addictive products that harmed young Americans.

Full text of the bill can be found here.

Congressman DeSaulnier is a senior member of the House Committee on Education & Workforce and a longtime advocate for consumer safety and the health and wellbeing of young people, having sponsored legislation to hold e-cigarette companies accountable for their role in the youth vaping crisis and to increase access to supports, services, and resources for children, students, workers, and families by strengthening school-based behavioral health care, bolstering mental health parity protections, and ensuring access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits for workers and families.