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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

In the letter, lawmakers raised concerns over the shutdown’s impact on the government, which has already faced major operational issues in 2025: “The [Education] Department has gone forward with another round of layoffs during the shutdown… Our Committee recently sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget outlining concerns about staffing losses across the Department, including in civil rights, K-12, and special education offices. This letter follows up specifically on [the Office of Postsecondary Education], which is now operating with limited capacity. Those cuts are already being felt by students, borrowers, and colleges.”

The letter emphasized how implementing provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require significant staff capacity and resources now threatened by shortages, saying, “The Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee is working through new repayment rules, loan caps, and phaseouts that affect tens of millions of borrowers. The committee met with limited public input at the close of each day and without a dedicated civil rights voice at the table. The Department has said it plans to publish proposed rules later this year and move quickly. That work will require adequate staff, clear guidance, and reliable operations, not just at FSA, as well as clear communication with borrowers and institutions.”

Lawmakers questioned whether cuts leave the Department able to meet its obligations: “Taken together, these developments raise questions about the Department’s capacity to meet its Congressionally-mandated responsibilities. Who is handling grants, rulemaking, and stakeholder engagement at OPE? Who is staffing the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) and its compliance reviews? Who is processing borrower cases at FSA while new repayment rules are being written? If the Department intends to meet its legal duties on time, Congress needs to see the plan and staffing behind it.”

The lawmakers are calling for a response from the Department by Friday, November 14, addressing the concerns outlined in the letter, including a list of staffing cuts and the Department’s updated shutdown contingency plan.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on her vote against the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR) which failed to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, leaving 88,000 12^th District residents without access to affordable health care in 2026. The CR also includes millions of taxpayer dollars to fund payouts to eight Republican Senators.

“I voted against the Continuing Resolution because I cannot support a CR that fails to address the Republican healthcare crisis, and one that gives millions of taxpayer dollars in payouts to their colleagues,” said Congresswoman Adams. “My constituents are struggling to afford healthcare, food, and to make rent. They have suffered under the weight of this administration’s poor economic policies and now 88,000 of my constituents are facing skyrocketing premiums next year without the ACA tax credits. My priorities have always been lowering costs for them. My promise to you remains the same—I will continue to fight to make your life more affordable because working hard is not enough if you don’t make enough.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plans to deploy U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents to Charlotte.

“I am extremely concerned about the deployment of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents to Charlotte,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Charlotte’s immigrant community is a proud part of the Queen City, and I will not stand by and watch my constituents be intimidated or harassed. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and what we have seen border patrol and ICE agents do in places like Chicago and Los Angeles—using excessive force in their operations and tear gassing peaceful protestors—threatens the wellbeing of the communities they enter. Those tactics and values have no place in the City of Charlotte or Mecklenburg County.”

Rep. Adams remains in contact with local, state, and federal leaders, as well as immigration activists in the 12^th District, to ensure fair and appropriate treatment of her constituents and the proud immigrant community that calls Charlotte home.

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

HERMANTOWN, MN – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that $1.37M in federal funding was secured for the City of Harris Municipal Water System Improvement and Water Main Looping project through the Senate Amendment to H.R.5371.

This critical investment will address structural vulnerabilities in Harris’s water system, create redundancy to prevent service disruptions, loop water mains to eliminate dead ends and boost fire protection, install shut-off valves for localized repairs, and upgrade aging infrastructure for greater reliability and water quality.

“As our northern communities continue to grow, reliable, up-to-date water systems are critical for economic success and long-term sustainability,” saidCongressman Stauber. “Harris residents deserve dependability, so I’m proud to deliver this funding to strengthen essential infrastructure and protect public safety in the Eighth District.”

“On behalf of the City of Harris, I want to thank Congressman Pete Stauber and our federal partners for securing this $1.37 million investment in our municipal water system,” said Randy Carlson, Mayor of Harris. “This funding directly addresses some of our most pressing infrastructure needs—creating true system redundancy, improving fire protection, eliminating dead-end mains, and ensuring that our residents and businesses have a safe, reliable water supply for decades to come. This is a transformational step forward for Harris, and we are grateful for the continued support in strengthening the essential services our community depends on.”

The Harris project is one of fifteen projects submitted by Congressman Stauber for Community Project Funding through the U.S. House of Representatives appropriations process. The Harris project was submitted under the FY26 Agriculture division, one of the three full-year appropriations measures included in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371. Other projects are still being considered under the remaining full-year FY26 appropriations bills, which Congress will be deliberating over the next few weeks. 

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the continuing resolution to open the government:

“On September 19th, House Republicans did their job. We passed a clean continuing resolution to fund the government through November 21st, in order to give us time to put forth a budget for FY26.

Senate Democrats, including our two Minnesota Senators Klobuchar and Smith, voted 15 times against the continuing resolution because they wanted to use the American people for “leverage” in order to force US taxpayers to spend an additional $1.5 trillion on far-Left priorities, including free healthcare for illegal immigrants. They also wanted to remove the $50 billion investment for American rural healthcare that was signed into law by way of the Working Families Tax Cut legislation.

During this Democrat-led shutdown, air traffic controllers, military service members, law enforcement, and others went without pay. Families in need were shut out of their SNAP benefits and much more. This shutdown caused pain and misery for so many, all because the radical extremists have taken over the Democrat party.

Thankfully, the Schumer Shutdown ends tonight, and we move America forward once again!”

The Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 includes three bipartisan, bicameral full-year appropriations measures covering the following divisions: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Legislative Branch; and Agriculture. It extends all other government funding until January 30, 2026, allowing Congress to continue its work on the remaining full-year FY26 appropriations bills. Additionally, the legislation reestablishes federal workforce levels, provides back pay for furloughed workers, and extends expiring healthcare and veteran programs.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

Washington Post: “This Rising House Democrat is a Voice for the Angry Middle”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) issued the following statement after the House passed a bill to reopen the government that does not address the ongoing health care crisis. The bill now heads to the President’s desk:

In a statement, Congressman Crow said:

“After an 8-week vacation, House Republicans finally brought Congress back to Washington to pass a deeply flawed funding ‘deal.’ This is not a bill that works for Colorado. It does nothing to address the rising cost of health care, and it will leave hundreds of thousands of Coloradans at risk of seeing their premiums double.

“Colorado families deserve better than an alleged promise from Republicans who have repeatedly gone back on their word and who routinely hand Congressional authority over to a president who flaunts the law. They deserve enforceable guarantees to protect their health care and our democracy.  

“As has been the case throughout this Administration, this bill does nothing to help working Americans. Tariffs are driving up the price of food, energy, and other goods; buying a home is becoming increasingly out of reach; and now, the cost of health care is going through the roof–all while Donald Trump builds himself a $300 million ballroom, Cabinet officials buy private jets, and billionaires receive a massive tax cut.

“Trump and Republicans have created an affordability crisis for working Americans and refuse to come to the table to fix it. I cannot support a bill that will make a bad situation worse and hand the American people a raw deal.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Neguse joined his House colleagues in support of H.J.Res.126, a War Powers Act resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. Neguse did so following reports that the Trump administration is considering engaging in increased hostilities against Venezuela — including potential land strikes within the country — after conducting a series of unconstitutional strikes in the Caribbean. 

“President Trump does not have the legal authority to launch military strikes inside Venezuela without a specific authorization by Congress — and I am deeply troubled by reports that suggest this administration believes otherwise,” said Congressman Neguse. “Any unilateral directive to send Americans into war is not only reckless, but illegal and an affront to the House of Representatives powers under Article I of our Constitution. The American people oppose being dragged into yet another endless war, this time in Venezuela, and our constitutional order demands deliberation by the U.S. Congress — period.” 

Full text of H.J.Res.126 is available HERE.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

“It is outrageous that the Trump administration can come up with $40 billion to bail out Argentina — and refuses to spend the money that Congress has appropriated to feed hungry families in America.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Lafayette, CO — Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imploring them to immediately reconsider and reverse the new flight maps for the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA), implemented in June of this year. 

Neguse’s letter was written in response to reports that the FAA did not consult airport leadership, municipal leadership, or the community at large before rerouting airplane traffic coming in and out of RMMA. A recent memo released by the FAA outlines the challenges facing the regional airport that have led to it becoming the leading airport for Potentially Significant Events (PSEs), which include both runway incursions and airborne safety incidents. In fact, the memo details that RMMA has had more safety incidents than the Denver International Airport, the sixth busiest in the entire world, further emphasizing the need to alter flight paths in a responsible, collaborative way. 

The FAA’s memo acknowledges that RMMA’s high density of air traffic is one of the contributing factors to the ongoing issues. Given this complexity, the decision to implement new flight maps without consulting airport leadership, municipal officials, or the local community has raised legitimate concerns about the oversight in managing such changes.

Read Neguse’s full letter HERE and below. 

Coloradans living near RMMA continue to suffer from issues of noise pollution and safety concerns associated with the airport’s operations. Over the years, Congressman Neguse has led letters, put forth legislation, and held a town hall to tackle this issue, among others. He is also a member of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, which seeks to raise awareness on the issue of aircraft noise and find meaningful solutions to the problem.

October 20, 2025

Bryan Bedford

Administrator 

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Avenue SW

Washington, DC 20591

Administrator Bedford, 

I write to implore the Federal Aviation Administration to immediately reconsider and reverse the new flight maps for the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) that were implemented in June of this year. As you know, these flight maps were not implemented in consultation with the local community, municipal leaders, or the airport leadership, and as such, should be revisited.

At minimum, any changes to flight paths coming in and out of any airport should be done in consultation with airport leadership. However, as I understand it, RMMA’s Director has stated he was not consulted or warned about changes to the airspace. 

According to a memo released by your agency, the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado leads the country in the number of “Potentially Significant Events,” or safety incidents. In fact, it has had more safety incidents than the Denver International Airport, the sixth busiest in the entire world. This memo goes on to note that, “given the number of PSEs and high density of traffic, it is imperative the operation be structured in a manner that reduces risk in the air and on the surface.” Of course, the most effective way of reducing risk and promoting safety is to include the airport leadership, municipal leaders, and the surrounding community in any flight path changes. 

Furthermore, the new RMMA flight path now covers parts of Louisville, Paragon Estates, and the Spanish Hills area of Boulder County. Many of the homes and residents in this area were victims of the recent Marshall Fire, the most destructive fire in our state’s history. These residents have been rebuilding their homes for years, and now, they are falling victim to the noise pollution and safety concerns associated with RMMA’s operations. 

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law No: 118-63) provides very specific avenues for the FAA to engage communities before implementing new flight paths. The new law created the Community Collaboration Program, for example, to improve engagement with communities regarding flight procedure changes, enhance the responsiveness of the noise complaint process, and implement outreach strategies. 

RMMA has become both one of the highest density and least safe general aviation airports in the country. As such, it’s critically important that the FAA properly consider new flight paths by engaging airport leadership, municipal leaders, and affected communities, so as not to further jeopardize the safety of the surrounding communities. For these reasons, I urge you to revisit and reverse these new flight paths at RMMA.

Sincerely, 

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