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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Andy Barr (R-KY) reintroduced the Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand (SPEED) and Reliability Act, a bill to significantly hasten the siting and permitting of critically needed electric transmission lines. Faster approvals will let us build the electrical lines that carry energy from where it is generated to where it is needed sooner. This will lead to lower costs for consumers and prevent blackouts.

“We cannot wait a decade plus for individual transmission lines to be approved if we don’t want to fall behind China and our adversaries,” said Rep. Peters. “This bill will lower costs for consumers, improve reliability, and help secure America’s energy independence.”

“AI data centers and advanced manufacturing are at the core of America’s economic future, but they can’t run without reliable, affordable power,” said Rep. Barr. “The SPEED and Reliability Act cuts red tape and builds the transmission lines we need to lower costs and ensure we stay ahead of China in the race for AI.”

Under the current National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) program, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) are supposed to work together to designate broad corridors for transmission development, with the goal of streamlining siting and permitting for high-impact transmission lines in the national interest.

However, the process has yet to result in a single transmission project due to widespread opposition to this corridor-based approach. The SPEED and Reliability Act reforms this program by removing the ability of the Secretary of Energy to designate corridors, centralizes environmental reviews at the bipartisan and independent FERC, and includes additional guardrails to protect customers, benefit local communities, and respect state authority.

The SPEED and Reliability Act reforms the existing backstop siting authority for interstate electric transmission lines by removing the redundant, top-down role of the DOE. In particular, the SPEED and Reliability Act:

• Removes the Secretary of Energy’s authority to designate broad NIETCs;
• Allows FERC to issue a construction permit for individual national interest transmission lines that reduce grid congestion, improve reliability, and provide a clear set of economic and reliability benefits to customers;
• Includes guardrails that protect consumers, benefit local communities, and respect state authorities by:
• Allocating costs only to customers that benefit, using a minimum specified list of electric reliability criteria, along with specified economic benefits
• Preserves current law by ensuring that states have at least one year to respond to applications before applicants can seek approval from FERC
• Prioritizes use of existing rights-of-way and advanced conductors to lower impacts and costs;
• Mandates that FERC engage with states, tribes, and private property owners throughout the process

Benefits: The bill would improve grid reliability, lower costs for Americans, and boost economic development and national security.

• Improved Reliability: Increasing power flows between regions can help keep the lights on during extreme weather events.
• In 2023, transmission congestion – the U.S. energy grid’s inability to send power from where it’s abundant to where it’s needed – cost U.S. ratepayers $11.5 billion.
• During Winter Storm Uri, customers in the Great Plains and the Gulf Coast each could have saved in excess of $100 million with each additional gigawatt of transmission interconnection.
• Reduced Costs: Just as an interstate highway can displace the need for disproportionate spending on local roads, high-impact transmission lines can save ratepayers billions of dollars every year by replacing less efficient, smaller projects and connecting customers to the cheapest power sources.
• Nearly 60 utility companies are set to increase electricity rates this year by more than $38 billion, affecting more than 57 million Americans.
• On average, electricity costs are 5.5% higher today than they were a year ago. Residential rates are also projected for a huge increase: up to 18% in the next few years.
• Economic Development: Power demand is growing as manufacturing returns to the U.S. and key, strategic industries like artificial intelligence and microchip manufacturing continue to boom. More high-impact transmission lines will help support this economic development across the country, especially in rural communities.
• Smarter investments in transmission can save residential consumers up to $14 billion per year after accounting for the costs. For every $1 invested in transmission lines, consumers receive between $3.80 to $4.70 in benefits.

Full text of the bill is available here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressional Republicans and President Trump recently delivered critical resources to rural communities in Missouri and across the United States that have long struggled to establish access to basic health care services. Under the new tax cuts for working families law, a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) was created to help expand access to care in rural communities. States can apply for funding to help improve and sustain access to quality health care services and care delivery systems for such communities while recruiting and retaining a rural clinical workforce.

In a letter sent to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax, and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson highlighting the RHTP program as a critical lifeline for rural Missouri and calling on officials to incorporate key policies in their application for RHTP resources, Congresswoman Ann Wagner and members of the Missouri congressional delegation detail the immense health care challenges facing such communities:

“The [OBBB’s Rural Health Transformation Program] RHTP makes a critical, timely investment in America’s rural communities, like those in Missouri. Under this program, rural health providers will see $50 billion in investments over the next five years, with half of this funding allotted to states directly and half to be awarded to states that submit a comprehensive application to make improvements in rural health through meaningful investments such as: promoting sustainable access to high quality rural health care services, recruiting and retaining rural clinical workforce, and rightsizing health care delivery systems to meet the needs of each community. Congress intentionally drafted this program to provide a federal-state partnership that ensures every dollar benefits the rural communities that need it most. Accordingly, we are sharing the following principles that will best improve access to rural health care in rural Missouri and demonstrate responsiveness to CMS’ Notice of Funding Opportunity, and we request you to incorporate them in your forthcoming RHTP application. We stand ready to work with you on the application process to guarantee the most success, support, and resources for Missourians.”

Read the full letter from members of Missouri’s Congressional delegation here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (43rd District of California)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA)

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) announced the reintroduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day, underscoring the urgent need to confront the issue of military sexual trauma (MST), which affects both women and men within the Armed Forces. 

Statistics indicate that approximately one in three women and one in 50 men are impacted by sexual trauma while serving. Military sexual trauma encompasses sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurs during military service. It can result in increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance abuse, physical health issues, and an increased risk of suicide. It affects not only the servicemember but overall military readiness, and the resolution encourages the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to address the root causes of military sexual trauma and continue efforts to expand access to treatment services for active duty servicemembers and veterans.

“Too many of our servicemembers and veterans carry the lasting wounds of Military Sexual Trauma, and they deserve our full commitment to their healing and recovery,” said Congresswoman Brownley. “Confronting this crisis is urgent, because everyone who wears our nation’s uniform should be able to serve in an environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive. Awareness is only the first step. We must also ensure survivors have timely, comprehensive, and culturally competent care, and we must ensure MST Coordinators are fully empowered to provide it. Our military is only as strong as those who serve, and just as they protect us, we must do everything in our power to protect them. No survivor should ever face obstacles to healing, and we owe it to every survivor to ensure they are never left behind.”

“Sexual assault has no place in our armed forces. The burden of fear – of assault, harassment, or exploitation – should never be a part of military service. We must work together to create an atmosphere where all members can serve without this dread,” said Congresswoman Houlahan. “As a veteran who served in the military in the 1990s, I experienced firsthand the unique challenges many servicewomen face. I care deeply about this issue because everyone who wears a uniform deserves to serve in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Bringing awareness is important, but this is the first step. We still have lots of work left to do.”   

“When I took on the assignment of Commander for Ramstein Air Base in Germany in 2008, I knew I would have to tackle head-on the high number of sexual assault allegations at the base. I immediately instituted a program to address the crimes, and it was later ranked by the Air Force as the number one sexual assault response program,” said Congressman Bacon. “We must continue to work with the Department of Defense and the VA to make sure that sexual-trauma related services are well-publicized and accessible. This legislation will help victims become survivors.”

“The fact that 33% of women veterans – and 1 in 50 men – report having experienced sexual trauma while on duty is absolutely inexcusable, and it’s long past time that Congress did its part to address this ongoing crisis,” said Congresswoman Pingree. “Anyone who serves our country deserves to do so without fear of harassment, unwanted advances, or physical abuse of any kind. This resolution represents a critical step towards addressing the scourge of military sexual trauma and ensuring that the voices of survivors will always be heard—no matter their gender, identity, or branch of service.” 

“Far too many of our servicemembers have endured the pain of military sexual trauma. Survivors deserve compassion, respect, and certainty that the system will be there for them — not retraumatize them,” said Congresswoman Young Kim. “I’m proud to join Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in recognizing Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day and ensuring that every survivor receives the care and support they’ve earned. I will always have the backs of our veterans who have had ours.”

“Having served in the Navy and on the House Armed Services Committee, I have seen the challenges survivors of military sexual trauma face and how important it is to address this issue head on,” said Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. “This resolution is a crucial step toward supporting survivors of military sexual trauma and their families. We must continue working tirelessly to reduce the stigma for reporting sexual assault and ensure every survivor has timely and compassionate access to the care they deserve.” 

“No member of our military should ever have to fear military sexual trauma during their service, yet far too many servicemembers return home carrying these invisible wounds,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “MST Awareness Day is an opportunity to uplift survivors’ stories and break the stigma surrounding this issue. I’m proud to have passed my Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act to improve the reporting process for survivors, and I will continue working to not only prevent re-traumatization but prevent MST altogether.”

“There were more than 8,000 reported sexual assaults involving members of the military in both 2024 and 2023. This brings serious harm to our military members, and we cannot accept this as normal,” said Congresswoman Balint. “I’m proud to cosponsor this resolution in support of Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day. This represents a commitment to supporting military sexual trauma survivors, acknowledges the profound impact of military sexual trauma, and breaks the stigma so survivors can get the care they need.”

“We owe it to every patriot who serves in America’s Armed Forces to create the conditions for military service without fear of abuse of any kind,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “That’s why I am proud to be part of this bipartisan coalition in Congress committed to tackling the scourge of military sexual trauma head on and delivering the care and justice that every survivor of this scourge needs and deserves.”

The resolution was also cosponsored by Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Don Bacon (NE-02), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and Becca Balint (VT-At Large).

Read the full text of the resolution here.

Issues: 119th Congress, Healthcare, Military, Veterans’ Affairs

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G Valadao (CA-21)

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Troy Carter (LA-02), and Brian Mast (FL-21) to reintroduce the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act. This bipartisan legislation would fund upgrades to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and make them more resilient against threats ranging from cyberattacks to extreme weather.

“In the Central Valley, clean and reliable water is critical to our farms, families, and small businesses, but aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and even cyber threats puts our water systems at risk,” said Congressman Valadao. “This bipartisan bill reauthorizes critical programs to increase our resiliency and ensure our utilities have the necessary resources to continue operations, and I’m proud to join my colleagues in support.”

“It goes without saying that safe, reliable water infrastructure is essential for everyone’s wellbeing,” said Rep. Carbajal. “However, the systems that deliver our drinking water and flush out wastewater are vulnerable to a multitude of threats. This bipartisan bill is a bold investment in securing our water infrastructure to ensure it remains functional for years to come.”

“Every family deserves safe, reliable water, and in South Jersey we know how quickly storms, flooding, or aging systems can put that at risk,” said Rep. Van Drew. “We’ve seen what happens when pipes break or when infrastructure can’t keep up with severe weather. This bill gives our water systems the chance to compete for funding to strengthen their infrastructure, upgrade outdated technology, and even guard against new threats like cyberattacks. I am proud to join my colleagues in leading this bill.”

“My constituents in Louisiana live on the front lines of the climate crisis and understand the importance of resilient water infrastructure more than most,” said Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. “Generations have seen firsthand how strong levees, pumps, and drainage systems make the difference between safety and devastation. Investing in resilient water infrastructure is not just about protection; it’s about preserving our way of life. That’s why I’m proud to support the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act. This bill ensures that local water systems have the resources they need to modernize aging infrastructure and keep homes and businesses safe.”

“The Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act is a crucial step in ensuring that our drinking water and wastewater utilities have the needed resources to tackle natural disasters and potential cybersecurity risks,” said Rep. Mast. “This legislation is long overdue, as our aging water systems risk both economic and environmental consequences if not addressed.”

The Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act would reauthorize the following three water infrastructure resilience programs from Fiscal Year 2027 to Fiscal Year 2031 at current authorization levels:

1. Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
   • Safe Drinking Water Act section 1459A(I): This program, authorized for $25 million, awards grants to eligible entities for the purpose of increasing resilience to natural hazards including earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and hydrologic changes.
2. Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
   • Safe Drinking Water Act section 1459F: This program, authorized for $50 million per year, awards grants to eligible entities for the purpose of increasing resilience to hazards, extreme weather events, and reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
3. Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program
   • Clean Water Act section 223: This program, authorized for $25 million per year, awards grants to eligible entities for the purpose of planning, designing, or constructing projects that increase the resilience of a publicly owned treatment works to natural hazards and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Supporting organizations include: National Municipal Stormwater Alliance, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, and American Rivers Action Fund.

“NMSA believes that investments to strengthen the resiliency of Publicly Owned Treatment Works, including stormwater infrastructure, are essential to ensuring the continued delivery of critical Clean Water services in the face of the anticipated increase in frequency and scale of natural hazards. Thank you Representatives Carbajal, Mast, and Valadao for introducing this important legislation to support these efforts,” said Seth Brown, Ph.D., PE, National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) Executive Director.

“The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies applauds Representatives Carbajal, Mast, and Valadao for their leadership in ensuring that our nation’s water supply, water system infrastructure, and cyber infrastructure are safeguarded from future threats. The Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act will ensure that our drinking water and wastewater utilities have the resources to address floods, droughts, and cyber security risks. This is crucial for reducing the vulnerability of water service to disruptions that would carry severe economic and public health consequences,” said Tom Dobbins, CEO, The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.

“NACWA applauds Representatives Carbajal, Mast, and Valadao for introducing the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2025. Reauthorizing the Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program will help ensure continued federal support for projects that help utilities withstand natural disasters and cyber threats,” said Adam Kranz, CEO of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).

“The Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act is a forward-looking investment in our communities and river health. By helping local governments modernize aging water systems, this bipartisan bill delivers relief to families and strengthens our economy. We applaud Representatives Carbajal, Mast, and Valadao for their leadership in taking steps to ensure that our water infrastructure is affordable, resilient, and supports healthy rivers for generations to come,” said Tom Kiernan, President and CEO, American Rivers Action Fund.

Background:

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most recent Clean Watersheds Needs Survey and Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment, the United States will have to spend at least $1.25 trillion over twenty years to meet the nation’s water infrastructure needs. Aging water infrastructure as well as human-made and naturally occurring disasters can impact the ability of water and wastewater utilities to function, particularly in the face of extreme weather. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), cyber threats are also increasing across critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S., including for water and wastewater systems.

Read the full bill here.

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

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) issued a statement:

“We take seriously our responsibility to provide oversight and ensure that all federal agencies meet their obligations under the law. Today, we visited the ICE field office in Chantilly, Va., after a month of attempting to gain access following serious reports of troubling conditions and severe overcrowding at this facility. ICE field offices are not designed or equipped to safely hold individuals for more than 12 hours, which was the long-standing policy until June, making the dangerous overcrowding both disturbing and wholly predictable. We are relieved to report that as of today, conditions appear to have improved from the horrifying reports we received just weeks ago. 

“It should not have taken this long for members of Congress to gain access to a federal facility to conduct lawful oversight. The pervasive overcrowding and unsafe conditions that occurred are the direct consequences of the Trump administration’s mass detention policies and ICE has a legal obligation to ensure that anyone in its custody is treated safely, humanely, and in accordance with federal law. With its budget now tripled in size to unprecedented levels, ICE has no excuse for failing to plan ahead: it must put in place a clear policy to ensure that when a field office reaches capacity, the burden is relieved immediately and not allowed to spiral into a humanitarian crisis. We will continue pressing for accountability and transparency to make certain those obligations are met, not temporarily or on the administration’s delayed timeline, but every single day.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following news that the Department of Justice and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) canceled bargaining agreement contracts with correctional workers nationwide, including at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC), Lompoc. The cancellation will impact about 35,000 employees nationally. 

“Stripping correctional officers of their collective bargaining rights will only undermine morale, recruitment, and retention at a time when staff stability and safety are critical,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I stand firmly with the correctional workers at FCC Lompoc and will push for the restoration of their bargaining rights.”

Carbajal has long been a leader in addressing staffing shortages at local law enforcement facilities. 

Earlier this year, Carbajal, along with Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02), introduced the Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act. The bill aims to help local police departments mitigate staffing shortages. The legislation also provides an emergency boost to the federal grant program that provides funding to departments for recruitment and hiring.

In April 2025, Carbajal co-sponsored the bipartisan Prison Staffing Reform Act, which directs BOP to conduct a review of understaffing, devise a 3-year plan to fill vacancies, and implement the plan, as well as submit yearly progress reports to Congress.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ICYMI: Yesterday, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she is drafting articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She pointed to Kennedy’s reckless cuts to medical research, vaccine access, and skyrocketing health care costs under his tenure. 

Stevens declared, “Secretary Kennedy has violated his oath of office and proven himself unfit to serve the American people. Congress must act to hold him accountable, and I intend to lead the charge to remove him from office.”

The announcement sparked headlines across Michigan and the country, as concerns mount over Secretary Kennedy’s disastrous leadership and disregard for science-based policy.

Here’s what Michiganders are hearing and seeing about the announcement:

Nationally: 

NEWSNATION

• Just in to the news room, House Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens is set to announce that she’ll be introducing articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., due to “healthcare chaos” under his leadership. 

• She and other Democrats called for Kennedy’s removal. 

• This comes as Kennedy is under scrutiny on his federal health policies.

NPR

• A Michigan Democrat is drafting articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced that move against the Health and Human Services Secretary today in a social media post. 

• Stevens, who is campaigning for the US Senate, says “the nation needs leaders who put science over chaos and facts over lies.”

 

In Detroit:

WKBD

• Meanwhile, Representative Haley Stevens is joining the effort to get Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. removed from his Department of Health role

• Stevens says she’s drafting articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who is Secretary of Health and Human Services.’

• It comes amid a growing turmoil at the CDC including the ouster of the previous director just one month into the job and controversy over Kennedy’s staffing choices. 

• RFK Jr. faced tough questions on his health care agenda during a Senate hearing earlier this month. 

• Now Stevens says his promotion of unfounded claims including that Tylenol may cause autism is putting lives at risk. 

• She wrote in a statement that he is, quote, making our country less safe and making health care less affordable and accessible for Michiganders, and that we need leaders who put science over chaos, facts over lies and people over politics.

WWJ: Haley Stevens files articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

• A House Democrat from Michigan is calling for the impeachment of U.S. Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

• U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens… says she plans to introduce articles of impeachment against RFK Jr. in response to what she calls his reckless and dangerous efforts to promote unproven claims, and jeopardize public health.

• Stevens said, in a statement: “RFK Jr. is making our country less safe and making healthcare less affordable and accessible for Michiganders. His contempt for science, the constant spreading of conspiracy theories, and his complete disregard for the thousands of research hours spent by America’s top doctors and experts is unprecedented, reckless, and dangerous.

• “Enough is enough – we need leaders who put science over chaos, facts over lies, and people over politics, which is why I am announcing today that I have begun drafting articles of impeachment against Secretary Kennedy.”

• “Secretary Kennedy has violated his oath of office and proven himself unfit to serve the American people. Congress must act to hold him accountable, and I intend to lead the charge to remove him from office.”

WJBK

• Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens wants Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. out. 

• Stevens says she’ll introduce articles of impeachment against Kennedy. She says he’s making America less safe. 

• He has contempt for science, spreads conspiracy theories and ignores findings of the country’s major health experts. 
   

In Flint:

WNEM: MI congresswoman drafting articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

• Congresswoman Haley Stevens has announced that she will introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• Steven’s office said it is in response to RFK Jr.’s efforts to jeopardize public health, increase the cost of healthcare, and cut medical research, from pediatric cancer initiatives to vaccine developments.

• “RFK Jr. is making our country less safe and making healthcare less affordable and accessible for Michiganders. His contempt for science, the constant spreading of conspiracy theories, and his complete disregard for the thousands of research hours spent by America’s top doctors and experts is unprecedented, reckless, and dangerous. Enough is enough – we need leaders who put science over chaos, facts over lies, and people over politics, which is why I am announcing today that I have begun drafting articles of impeachment against Secretary Kennedy.” 

• “Secretary Kennedy has violated his oath of office and proven himself unfit to serve the American people. Congress must act to hold him accountable, and I intend to lead the charge to remove him from office.”
   

In Grand Rapids: 

WXMI

• In Washington, a Michigan lawmaker is moving to impeach Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. She’s accusing him of making America less safe when it comes to health. 

• Representative Haley Stevens represents the 11th district just north of Detroit. She says that Kennedy has contempt for science, spreads conspiracy theories, and ignores findings from major health experts. 

• Kennedy’s team says he’s focused on the department’s work and not partisan political stunts. This of course, coming on the heels of the White House advising pregnant women not to take Tylenol and linking it to autism.

WZZM: ​​MI congresswoman to introduce articles of impeachment against HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

By: Josh Alburtus

• A Michigan congresswoman announced Thursday she would file articles of impeachment against U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• Birmingham Democrat Haley Stevens, representing the state’s 11th Congressional District northwest of Detroit, argued that Kennedy has violated his oath of office and “proven himself unfit to serve the American people.”

• “RFK Jr. is making our country less safe and making healthcare less affordable and accessible for Michiganders,” Stevens said in a statement announcing her intention.

• “His contempt for science, the constant spreading of conspiracy theories, and his complete disregard for the thousands of research hours spent by America’s top doctors and experts is unprecedented, reckless, and dangerous.”

• Her office alleged the secretary has engaged in efforts to jeopardize public health, increase the cost of healthcare and cut critical medical research.

• Stevens also accused him of not keeping promises made during his confirmation hearing, and failing to carry out statutory HHS duties.

• Stevens had recently called for Kennedy’s resignation, following deep controversy under HHS’s umbrella.
   

In Kalamazoo:

WKZO: Congresswoman Stevens drafting articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

By: Michael Arney

• Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens is drafting articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• Stevens says Kennedy “is making our country less safe and making healthcare less affordable and accessible for Michiganders.” She says his “contempt for science, the constant spreading of conspiracy theories, and his complete disregard for the thousands of research hours spent by America’s top doctors and experts is unprecedented, reckless, and dangerous.”

• Stevens goes on to say Kennedy has violated his oath of office and proven himself unfit to serve the country.

• She cites the cutting of research funding for cancer, childhood cancer, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and for studying how to combat addiction.

• Stevens adds Kennedy has suggested eliminating entire Food and Drug Administration departments, fired every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine expert panel, and ended public comment for HHS rulemaking.

 

In Lansing:

WILX

• A Michigan congresswoman is working to impeach health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. 

• U.S. representative Haley Stevens posted on X yesterday calling recent events healthcare chaos.

• Her articles of impeachment focus on funding cuts, vaccine theories, accusations of lying in Kennedy’s confirmation hearing and failing to carry out his duties as director. 

• This follows months of federal health policies and recommendations that have raised eyebrows among the medical community.

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

Congresswoman Stevens: “My message to RFK is simple: Stop the cuts, stop the chaos, stop the BS.”

Washington, D.C. — Today, MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Stop RFK’s BS Act, legislation to restore National Institute of Health (NIH) funding and protect scientists from harmful disruptions to their work.

Click here to read more about the bill in The Hill.

The Stop RFK’s BS Act is a continuation of her fight to hold him accountable for his reckless cuts to critical cancer and medical research, and to protect Michiganders from the consequences of his disastrous policies.

Between February and June 2025, more than 1,800 NIH grants were terminated, including at least 172 cancer research grants, and NIH obligated $8 billion less than it did during the same period in 2024.  In addition, cuts to NIH have disrupted research into diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cardiovascular disease, and have forced clinical trials for lifesaving treatments to come to a halt. 

In Michigan specifically, $18.79 million has been lost from grants frozen/terminated. And this is an economic crisis in Michigan, with NIH grants previously supporting around $2.5 billion in economic activity annually in Michigan.

The Stop RFK’s BS Act addresses these harms by:

• Reinstating terminated or suspended NIH grants unless linked to fraud, mismanagement, or malfeasance

• Requiring NIH to release paused or delayed payments within 30 days

• Giving grantees an additional year to use funds affected by cuts and delays by the Trump administration 

“Let me be clear: We cannot afford to let RFK Jr.’s reckless cuts derail lifesaving cancer research that families across Michigan and the country are counting on,” said Rep. Stevens. “This is about saving lives, protecting jobs, and defending science. We won’t let politics undermine America’s leadership in medical research. My message to RFK is simple: Stop the cuts, stop the chaos, stop the BS.”

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