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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

This week, as we marked the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Representative Sharice Davids voted against two partisan bills presented as measures to support parents but instead would misdirect federal resources, stigmatize reproductive health care, and make it harder for Kansans to receive the reproductive health care they need to stay safe.

“Let’s be honest — these partisan bills don’t help expecting parents or families at all. They’re designed to mislead, shame, and make it harder for Kansans to get the health care they need,” said Davids. “Kansans have been crystal clear that they don’t want politicians inserting themselves into deeply personal medical decisions. I’m going to keep fighting back against these extreme attacks and pushing for real solutions that protect health care, respect people’s freedoms, and help families live safe, healthy lives.”

The first bill would allow states to divert funding, intended for poor children, to anti-abortion propaganda and facilities that provide deceptive and inaccurate information with very little oversight, all while putting women’s health in danger. The second would keep pregnant students who are weighing life-altering medical decisions from learning the truth about all the reproductive health care options available to them.

WATCH: Davids joined Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes for an Instagram Live yesterday

Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, extreme Republicans have made it clear that their attacks on reproductive health care will continue. Just last year, President Trump revoked federal guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions when needed to save women’s lives. U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson supports a national abortion ban and banning IVF. And in Kansas, GOP politicians have introduced bills that could criminalize doctors, restrict birth control access, and attack the right to travel for care. These dangerous efforts demand a strong federal response.

Davids joined her Democratic colleagues to introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would restore the nationwide right to access abortion care by creating a federal guarantee for providers to deliver, and patients to receive, reproductive health services — free from medically unnecessary state-level bans and restrictions. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, nearly half of women of reproductive age now live under abortion bans, with some forced to travel hundreds of miles for care.

This effort is part of Davids’ ongoing work to protect reproductive health care access and push back against dangerous efforts to criminalize patients and providers. She has also:

• Voted against President Trump’s extreme budget, which included severe Medicaid cuts and a provision prohibiting Medicaid payments to providers offering abortion services, disproportionately impacting Planned Parenthood.
  • Davids introduced the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, which would repeal this harmful provision.
• Introduced the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which would ensure no one can be punished for traveling to access lawful reproductive care and hold accountable any person who tries to block this constitutional right.
• Voted against extreme legislation that would criminalize reproductive health providers and restrict access to lifesaving abortion care.
• Introduced the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act, which would safeguard and increase federal support for the Title X program — the nation’s only dedicated source of funding for family planning and preventive health services.
• Urged U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to immediately restore Title X funding to ensure access to essential care remains available across Kansas and the country.
• Supported the EACH Act, which seeks to repeal the Hyde Amendment.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the passage of several Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that will deliver federal investments to support transportation connections, public facilities, emergency services, workforce training, and community infrastructure across South King County.

“These projects reflect the priorities of our cities, colleges, and first responders, and while not every request was funded at the full level, these investments represent meaningful progress for communities that have long been under-resourced,” said Rep. Smith. “I will continue working with our local partners to build on this funding and ensure these projects move forward.”

 
Transportation and Community Infrastructure

• City of Bellevue — Bellevue Grand Connection: I-405 Crossing (Downtown to Eastrail)
  Federal Funding Secured: $2,000,000
  The City of Bellevue is requesting $3 million to support final design and community engagement for the Grand Connection I-405 Crossing project—part of a broader pedestrian-oriented corridor stretching from Lake Washington through downtown Bellevue to the regional Eastrail in Wilburton. The funding will support outreach, engineering, and environmental review work during the 30% to 100% design phase of this transformative crossing, which will connect people walking, biking, and rolling across I-405 to jobs, transit, and housing.
• City of SeaTac — Airport Station Area Pedestrian Improvements Project
  Federal Funding Secured: $250,000
  The City of SeaTac is requesting $4 million from the DOT’s Transit Infrastructure Project account to fund construction of the Airport Station Area Pedestrian Improvements Project. This 1.3-mile multimodal project in the City Center Urban Village will improve access to transit, schools, and the airport by enhancing pedestrian safety, lighting, and mobility infrastructure—particularly for low-income and underserved residents living in dense multifamily housing.
• City of Des Moines — Midway Park Construction
  Federal Funding Secured: $850,000
  The City of Des Moines is redesigning and expanding Midway Park, located in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood. It is not easily accessible, has outdated lighting, temporary porta-potties, and often has many abandoned cars parked along its frontage. The design improvements to the existing Midway Park, including expanded park area, will provide increased opportunities for park visibility and physical activity, with durable, functional yet aesthetically pleasing amenities that promote for a healthier lifestyle and family gatherings.  The proposed design will improve usability as well as safety throughout the park and create more cohesive and inclusive opportunities for recreational activities within a currently underserved community area.

 
Public Facilities and Community Spaces

• City of Tukwila — Tukwila Community Center HVAC Replacement
  Federal Funding Secured: $850,000
  The Tukwila Community Center (TCC) is a recreation center serving intergenerational program participants from across all of Tukwila and King County that has an aging heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system that is at the end of and past its useful life. Original to the building from 1997, the HVAC system needs to be replaced with a new, more energy efficient system before the old system fails completely. The center is critical for community recreational activities and also as a resource during natural disasters and extreme weather events. It has been used as both a healing and cooling center.
• Highline College — Soccer and Sports Complex Rehabilitation
  Federal Funding Secured: $1,200,000
  Highline College is renovating and turfing their soccer fields in order to improve community access and fill a critical gap in recreational infrastructure in South King County. The new complex will directly address the long-standing lack of adequate recreational facilities highlighted by the community, including youth who often express their disadvantage compared to peers in more affluent areas like Seattle.
• City of Seattle & Seattle Public Library —  Columbia Library Seismic Retrofit     
  Federal Funding Secured: $1,145,444 The Columbia Branch Library is one of Seattle’s three unreinforced Carnegie libraries. It is at high risk for damage and loss of life in the event of an earthquake. The Seattle Public Library is working on a comprehensive structural upgrade to significantly increase the safety of the building during an earthquake.

 
Workforce Development and Clean Energy Training

• Green River College — Electric Vehicle Automotive Center
  Federal Funding Secured: $250,000
  Green River College offers a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified Automotive Technology department. With the goal of creating a regional hub for EV maintenance technician training, Green River College is renovating and equipping an instructional facility that can accommodate an EV-focused curriculum in development. As the demand for EVs grows, the workforce trained to repair them is lacking.

 
Public Safety and Emergency Response

• South King Fire — Firefighter PPE CO₂ Decontamination Unit
  Federal Funding Secured: $850,000
  The South King Fire Training Consortium is acquiring a machine that uses liquid CO2 to decontaminate clothing and equipment that comes in contact with the many carcinogenic materials (e.g. PFAS and asbestos) that firefighters are exposed to when responding to fires and other emergencies.
• City of Federal Way — Day Center Relocation Project
  Federal Funding Secured: $250,000
  The City of Federal Way is requesting $2.5 million from the HUD Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account to support the relocation and renovation of the Federal Way Day Center, which serves individuals experiencing homelessness. The new site—a repurposed pool building at the Red Lion Hotel property owned by King County—would co-locate the Day Center with an emergency shelter, improving service delivery, operational efficiency, and community support. The facility will offer hygiene services, case management, and other essential supports.

 
Community Project Funding allows Congress to support locally driven projects with clear public benefits. Rep. Smith will continue advocating for additional federal resources to help these projects reach completion and meet the needs of South King County residents.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04)

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after serving as an original cosponsor on the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06):

“Like many Americans, I was appalled to learn of the widespread abuse and scams costing billions of tax dollars from Somali fraudsters in Minnesota,” said Congressman Baird. “Becoming a naturalized American citizen is a privilege, not a right. We are uncovering just how many people have come to our country, hurt the American people, or exploited the benefits of citizenship for criminal activity. These people must be held accountable and removed if necessary. This legislation preserves the value of U.S. citizenship from those who come here and harm our nation, and I thank House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for his leadership on this important bill.”

The SCAM Act clarifies what evidence the government can use when proving an individual did not meet the lawful requirements at the time of their naturalization. This legislation also creates a path to denaturalize anyone who, within 10 years of their naturalization, is convicted of fraud against the government, found to have joined or affiliated with a foreign terrorist organization, or is convicted of an aggravated felony or espionage.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois)

Full Text of Resolution (PDF)

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL‑09) and Dave Joyce (OH‑14) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week, which takes place January 18–24, 2026. National CRNA Week celebrates the more than 75,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and nurse anesthesia residents who deliver expert, compassionate anesthesia care across the United States.

“Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are essential to our health care system, delivering safe, high‑quality anesthesia care in hospitals, rural clinics, and beyond,”said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “CRNAs are trusted caregivers whose expertise helps ensure millions of patients receive the care they need, when they need it. I’m proud to reintroduce this resolution with Congressman Dave Joyce to honor their service and to reaffirm Congress’s appreciation for their vital contributions to patient safety and access to care nationwide.”

“As the husband of a nurse, I see firsthand the hard work and long hours healthcare professionals put into their jobs every day. CRNAs are vital to our healthcare system, and they deserve to be recognized,” said Congressman Dave Joyce, Co-Chair of the Congressional Nursing Caucus. “The over 3,000 CRNAs in Ohio provide critical care to a variety of patients, and I am proud to honor them with this resolution alongside Congresswoman Schakowsky.”

“Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are critical to our healthcare system, increasing access to care for rural and underserved communities and providing high-quality, safe anesthesia care in the most cost-effective way possible,” said AANA President Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA. “The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) appreciates U.S. Representatives Schakowsky and Joyce’s support and recognition of CRNAs and joins with them in celebrating CRNA week.”  

The resolution recognizes the key role CRNAs play in the nation’s healthcare workforce. CRNAs administer tens of millions of anesthetics annually and serve as the primary anesthesia provider in many rural and underserved communities. It also acknowledges their leadership, dedication, and the meaningful impact of their service in improving patient outcomes across all care settings.

This bipartisan resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko (NY-20) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01).

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that he delivered $9 million through the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation appropriations bill to upgrade the Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company in Baltimore County, including the construction of a fire station and the purchase of a new ladder truck.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

“Our volunteer firefighters are on the front lines every day protecting families, homes, and businesses in Baltimore County. This investment will give the Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company the modern facilities and equipment it needs to respond quickly and safely when every second counts. It was my honor to deliver this funding for Maryland’s First District.”

For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov

 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) delivered $8 million in federal funding for the Enhancing Eastern Shore Freight Rail Growth and Reliability Project, a high-priority infrastructure initiative to repair and upgrade the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Centreville 9 and Chestertown freight rail lines in Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties.

Statement from Congressman Harris: 

“Reliable freight rail service on the Eastern Shore is critical to the economic success of businesses across Maryland’s First District. I’m proud to have delivered this federal funding, which will allow MDOT to address overdue maintenance and repairs on these lines, improve reliability, and reduce the risk of future track shutdowns that disrupt local businesses.”

For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) voted with House Republicans to advance H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, a package that continues the House’s work to complete FY26 funding through regular order, replace inflated Biden-era spending levels, and deliver targeted investments aligned with President Trump’s America First agenda.

“Supporting the men and women of Fort Bragg, and their families, is my top priority,” said Rep. Hudson. “This package strengthens our military, takes care of our troops, keeps America safe, and enacts Trump-era priorities. We’re funding our military, protecting taxpayers, and delivering results for North Carolina.”

Hudson Wins for NC-09

Fort Bragg Wins

• $4M for Pathfinder Airborne Program partnership with UNC at Fort Bragg, focused on rapid innovation driven by soldier feedback. 
• 6 million to support readiness projects and upgrades at Fort Bragg
• More than $8M for enhancing SOCOM, border security, and allied interoperability. 

Health Care Wins (NC-09) 

• Includes Rep. Hudson’s Multi Cancer Early Detection Act to ensure seniors have access to all types of cancer screenings.
• Delays payment cuts for laboratories to ensure all Americans have timely access to lab tests and results. 

What This Package Does

This legislation keeps Congress on track to finish all 12 Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills the right way — through regular order, not last-minute, Christmas-week spending deals.

Under Republican leadership, this package:

• Funds President Trump’s agenda and America First priorities, with a focus on strength, security, and competitiveness.
• Keeps FY26 spending below what another continuing resolution would lock in, delivering real savings for taxpayers.

Key Highlights

Defense

• Strengthens readiness and modernization so America can deter, fight, and win.
• Delivers a 3.8% pay raise for every servicemember.
• Blocks funding for DEI programs, Critical Race Theory, and abortion-related travel, consistent with Department of War (DoW) policy.
• Supports counter-drug programs and the National Guard’s counter-drug mission.

Homeland Security

• Provides full-year funding to secure the homeland and restore border control—because a continuing resolution would preserve outdated Biden-era assumptions and spending.
• Ends programs and spending that incentivized illegal immigration, including tents and NGO-related support used during the Biden border crisis.
• Strengthens frontline capability across DHS, including:

• Coast Guard investments to counter adversaries and expand capability.

• CBP resources refocused on operational border needs.

• Secret Service support for personnel and preparations for major National Special Security Events.

• FEMA support for preparedness and key grant programs.

• TSA investments for improved security equipment.

Labor–HHS–Education

• Prioritizes what matters: medical research, resilient medical supply chains, classrooms, and workforce training.
• Maintains long-standing pro-life protections, including the Hyde Amendment.
• Supports rural hospitals, primary care, health centers, and workforce development to strengthen access and outcomes.
• Rescinds the IRS funding expansion intended to audit everyday Americans.

Transportation–HUD

• Invests in transportation safety and infrastructure, including increased support for the Department of War (DoW).
• Funds FAA modernization and staffing, including hiring 2,500 new air traffic controllers.
• Implements efficiency reforms to cut bureaucracy and strengthen accountability.
• Supports defense readiness tied to maritime and tanker security programs.

Additional Provisions

• Extends key health programs supporting community health centers, rural and underserved hospitals, and telehealth for seniors.
• Lowers health costs with PBM transparency and accountability and expands access to generic and biosimilar options.
• Extends trade preference programs with Haiti and sub-Saharan African countries through December 31, 2026.

Continues critical extensions included in the prior continuing resolution, including TANF and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chair of the Congressional Motorsports Caucus, hosted “Race Day at Rayburn,” an interactive event in the Rayburn House Office Building featuring NASCAR driving simulators, a friendly competition for Members and staff, and a reception with leaders from across the motorsports world.

The event included appearances by Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, and Richard Childress, along with NASCAR executives and industry stakeholders, and concluded with podium awards recognizing top simulator finishers. 

“Motorsports reflects the best of America: speed, innovation, and grit,” said Hudson. “Today was a fun way to bring that spirit to the People’s House, while underscoring how this industry supports jobs, small businesses, and communities across the country.”

Hudson also honored the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, recognizing his lifelong passion for racing and his support for the industry and the communities behind it.

Motorsports drives an estimated $69.2 billion in economic impact nationwide, supports more than 318,000 jobs, and generates roughly $8.2 billion in annual tax revenue.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative David Kustoff (TN-08)

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced he earned an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard for the fourth year in row. The A+ rating reflects Congressman Kustoff’s strong pro-life record, including votes, bill co-sponsorships, letters, and other legislative actions taken to protect unborn life.

“Protecting life, especially the most vulnerable, is one of my most important responsibilities in Congress,”said Rep. David Kustoff. “I have consistently supported pro-life policies, voted to defund Planned Parenthood, and stood with millions of Americans who believe every unborn child deserves protection. I am proud to earn this rating from the Susan B. Anthony List and will continue fighting for a pro-life agenda for West Tennessee.”

“Rep. Kustoff has voted consistently to protect the lives of the unborn and to stop forced taxpayer funding of abortion. This includes delivering the largest pro-life legislative victory in two decades by defunding Big Abortion businesses, like Planned Parenthood, of Medicaid dollars for one year through the reconciliation bill H.R.1. Rep. Kustoff also stood strong against attempts to further subsidize plans that cover elective abortion,”said Jamie Dangers, Director of Federal Affairs, SBA List.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Griffith Statement on Winter Storm Fern, State of Emergency