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

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement calling on the Trump administration to advance policies which support American beef producers and consumers.

“The hardworking families who raise cattle in Nebraska and all across our great country deserve policy which fights as hard as they do to put food on the table. The commonsense initiatives announced by USDA help provide current and future generations with the certainty they need to provide American families with affordable, nutritious protein. Certainly, these policies are welcome. However, our agriculture industry has been hit by historic setbacks in recent years, and policy and statements which unduly influence and undermine the domestic cattle market threaten our domestic food security and are not helpful.

“I am particularly concerned about the announcement regarding Argentine beef, as it appears to contradict President Trump’s efforts to fight tooth and nail to ensure American producers and workers receive fair treatment and prices for their products all around the world.”

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

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the passing of former President of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry Barry Kennedy:

“Nebraska lost a true leader with the passing of Barry Kennedy. His heart of service, drive to grow Nebraska’s economy, and dedication to family defined his life. Barry’s integrity and care for others will continue to inspire all of us who knew him.”

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

Washington, D.C. – Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced it had reached trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia and established frameworks for agreements with Vietnam and Thailand to lower tariff and non-tariff trade barriers. 

“President Trump and his trade team are taking pivotal strides to secure access in global markets for U.S. goods and services to the benefit of America’s farmers, ranchers, workers, and innovation drivers. The Agreements on Reciprocal Trade signed with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as the frameworks announced with Vietnam and Thailand, represent meaningful progress for U.S. industry as we work to diversify our input supply chains and export markets. By strengthening strategic economic and national security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, the United States is better poised to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s influence throughout the region. I look forward to working with the President and Ambassador Greer to ensure the full benefits of these deals and purchase commitments are realized.”

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

Washington, D.C. – Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of the Phase One Agreement.

“Since negotiation of the China Phase One Agreement during President Trump’s first term, China has failed to meet their purchase commitments, provide real intellectual property protections, or approve science-proven technology and production standards for our agricultural products. Rather than engaging in productive negotiations with the current administration to right the relationship, China has taken to eliminating purchases of our agricultural products, blocking exports of critical minerals, and further escalating tensions. I appreciate Ambassador Greer’s action to investigate implementation of the agreement and look forward to working with the administration to fully realize its benefits.”

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

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) led 20 House Republicans in sending a letter urging President Donald Trump to address Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) during his visit to Japan. The MSCA targets American digital companies through unfair regulatory barriers which hamper innovation and threaten productivity. 

Key excerpts of the letter include:

We applaud your Administration’s tireless efforts to address longstanding trade barriers that negatively impact U.S. companies operating in foreign markets.

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As you embark on your first trip to Asia of your current term, we wish to draw your attention to an area of ongoing concern in the U.S.-Japan bilateral trade relationship – the digital economy….Apparently drawing direct inspiration from the European Union’s highly problematic Digital Markets Act (DMA), Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) targets solely U.S. companies for special rules and obligations that restrict how these companies can conduct business and interact with customers in Japan…No Japanese, Chinese, or other third-country companies are subject to the law.

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We encourage you to raise this issue in your upcoming meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan, and we stand at the ready to support your efforts to keep bringing down barriers for our world-leading digital companies.

Read the full letter here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Marc Veasey (33rd District of Texas)

Headline: Congressman Veasey Releases Statement on Fort Worth ISD Takeover by TEA

Fort Worth, TX — Congressman Veasey released the following statement in regards the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) announced takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District (Fort Worth ISD): 

“Let’s be clear: this takeover has nothing to do with improving the lives of low-income, children in Fort Worth ISD. This hostile takeover is about one thing: paving the way for underperforming charter schools and private school vouchers to dominate public education in Fort Worth.

As a Member of Congress, my job is to work with our city to strengthen neighborhoods. The school district’s job is to educate our kids. But it is not the job of politicians to play educator – ever.

This is 100% about politics. And if I’m wrong, then show just one initiative from the governor’s office that’s actually helping communities of color anywhere in Texas.

And let’s talk about hypocrisy. If these same folks are so worried about student performance in southeast Fort Worth, then where were they when the BIG UGLY BILL passed? That bill stripped Fort Worth families of health care and the ability to put food on the table. You think test scores and attendance won’t suffer when parents are choosing between groceries and medicine?

I didn’t hear a single word from Gov. Abbott, the TEA, or any of these so-called “education reformers” about how the BIG UGLY BILL would devastate the families I represent.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA)

McGovern Statement on Appalling Reports of Summary Executions in Sudan

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

MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens moves to lower grocery prices and push back on Trump’s reckless trade policies that are making food and candy more expensive

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ICYMI: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens is tackling rising grocery prices due to Trump’s chaotic tariffs. From candy to kitchen staples, prices continue to climb, turning the checkout line into the scariest part of Halloween for Michigan families. To help stop Trump’s price hikes, Stevens highlighted her No Tariffs on Groceries Act as a way to lower costs and give families some relief at the checkout line.

CBS Detroit:

• Michigan congresswoman Haley Stevens hopes a proposed bill will reduce the cost of groceries nationwide.

• Stevens introduced her No Tariffs on Groceries Act… The bill would require congressional approval before a president could impose tariffs on food products.

• Stevens believes the current administration’s tariff policies are driving up prices at grocery stores and making it more expensive to buy food.

• “I’m working as hard as I can to get this legislation heard and passed, and I’m not going to stop talking about it until it happens.”

WJR:

• “Just a handful of days ago, I was in Pontiac, Michigan, participating in a trunk or treat[…] parents were excited to be out there with their kiddos, but just a few minutes into the conversation, they were talking to me about the price of candy.”

• “[…] Some were asking me about SNAP benefits and feeling very frustrated.”

• “And right now, this administration is making a policy choice not to go into reserve funds to keep SNAP going, and I find it really wrong.”

• “I think we’re clearly in the cost-of-living crisis moment right now, with 1.3 trillion dollars of credit card debt in this country.”

• “People are putting grocery bills on credit cards, and I really believe this is why we need my bill, the No Tariffs on Groceries Act.”

WWJ:

• A congresswoman from Michigan wants to address food costs, and it starts with the rising costs from imported products.

• Representative Haley Stevens, from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, introduced the No Tariffs on Groceries Act to address President Donald Trump’s ability to set tariffs on things like food.

• “We need open free market Capital, those principles to work and to win the day, just as we continue to provide and push for equal opportunity and accessibility.”

• “And look, the Government can level the playing field, but right now we have a President who is gallivanting the world”

WLNS:

• Rep Haley Stevens says both parties need to come together, to get SNAP benefits back.

• “Food should not be a partisan thing so the tools in the toolkit right now are available.”

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

While Trump continues his reckless trade policy, MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens’ bold plan aims to lower costs, create jobs, and protect Michigan workers and manufacturers 

Washington, D.C. — This week, President Donald Trump is in Asia continuing his reckless trade policy, and doing nothing to reduce America’s reliance on the Chinese for critical minerals. Trump’s attempts at making a weak deal with China emphasizes the importance of Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens’ Unearth America’s Future Act, a national strategy designed to revitalize the U.S. manufacturing supply chain, bring critical mineral production and innovation back from China, and prevent rising costs.

The Unearth America’s Future Act supports responsible domestic mineral production, fosters public-private partnerships, and invests in next-generation innovation — all while keeping jobs in Michigan and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries like China. Meanwhile, Trump continues to chase headlines overseas and fails to deliver results for American workers, leaving the United States reliant on China for mineral production. Rep. Stevens’ plan is a roadmap that ensures Michigan leads in autos, energy, and national security. Her bill is the only serious, long-term solution to build a resilient supply chain, lower costs, and keep Michigan competitive. 

“While Donald Trump wants to leave us dependent on the Chinese, I’m focusing on creating jobs in Michigan and lowering prices at home,” said Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “The Unearth America’s Future Act ensures that Michigan remains the center of manufacturing, creates good-paying jobs, strengthens our economy, and brings critical industries back home. We have the talent, the innovation, and the drive right here in Michigan.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter warns Georgia Senators: Their Shutdown Will Hurt Head Start Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) urging them to reopen the government before Head Start, a program that provides early education, health and nutrition, and family support for children and families in need, runs out of funding and low-income families in Georgia suffer. 

Beginning November 1^st, five Georgia Head Start providers will lose federal funding if the lapse in appropriations continues, forcing at least one provider – Action Pact – to close its doors. In a letter to impacted families, Action Pact cited a lack of “action by Congress” in forcing its decision. 

In the letter, Rep. Carter writes, “These programs provide high-quality early education, nutritious meals, health and developmental screenings, and essential support services for children with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness… In Georgia alone, more than 16,000 children and families depend on these services. Yet, because of your continued support to shut down the government, classrooms could soon go dark and hundreds of teachers will be furloughed.” 

Rep. Carter continues, “Instead of holding hardworking Georgia families hostage, I urge you to act immediately to end the government shutdown and keep Head Start programs open and operational so that no child in Georgia loses access to the care and education they deserve.”

Read the full letter here.

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