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

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following statement today after President Trump imposed massive new tariffs on Canada:

“Trump’s trade war with Canada is doing lasting damage to one of our oldest and most important strategic alliances. It may take years to fix what Trump is breaking if it can be fixed at all, especially with his Cabinet members adding to his moronic ‘51st state’ references by giving brainless, ill-informed public commentary needlessly insulting the Canadians. In the meantime, Americans will see much higher prices on goods from our second largest trading partner. The stupidity of Trump’s tariffs and trade policies truly boggles the mind, and it is getting worse.”

Rep. Don Beyer serves as Senior House Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, chairs the New Democrat Coalition’s Trade Task Force, and serves on the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee.

Beyer is the sponsor of the Congressional Trade Authority Act, which would rein in presidential abuses of authorities under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. He is the co-lead, with Rep. Suzan DelBene, of legislation to end abuses of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff authorities, and an original cosponsor of the Repealing Outdated and Unilateral Tariff Authorities Act, which would repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930; the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, which would strike Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, a law that currently allows the President to impose sweeping 15% tariffs on all imports under a “balance of payments” crisis; and the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, which would halt President Trump’s trade wars, repeal tariffs, and reclaim Congress’ lawful authority over tariffs.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (10th District of New York)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (15th District of Texas)

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Olmito, Texas—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff MannyTreviño, delivered $375,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding he secured for the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. The funding will be used to upgrade 61 patrol vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields, providing an added layer of protection for the 115 uniformed deputies who serve Cameron County. The Congressman also announced $3,880,000 in federal funding delivered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Operation Stonegarden to improve border security and support additional law enforcement personnel, overtime pay, new equipment, and other applicable activities.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced legislation to amend the United States tariff schedule to establish new tariff classifications for silicone breast prosthetics and mastectomy bras. The bill will make these important medical products more accessible and affordable for women who have undergone breast cancer treatment.

An estimated 4.3 million women in the United States are living with a history of breast cancer, reflecting the growing number of women who are surviving their diagnosis and living long lives after treatment. For many breast cancer survivors, the physical effects of a mastectomy can continue long after treatment ends. Mastectomy bras and silicone prosthetics can play an important role in helping women feel comfortable and confident in their appearance, restore a sense of normalcy, and move forward after one of the most difficult experiences of their lives.

“Surviving breast cancer is an incredible victory, but for far too many women, the challenges do not end when treatment does. After undergoing a mastectomy, women deserve access to products that can help them feel comfortable and confident without facing unnecessary costs. This bill is about making sure breast cancer survivors have greater access to silicone prosthetics and mastectomy bras by removing unnecessary barriers that can drive up the cost of these essential products. Every woman who has fought breast cancer deserves the opportunity to feel whole again and move forward with strength and self-assurance,” said Congresswoman Miller.

“Breast cancer patients and survivors deserve to have access to affordable mastectomy bras that are exempt from costly tariffs. I am proud to support this legislation which will more accurately designate mastectomy bras as medical products. I would like to thank my colleague Representative Miller for leading this effort, and I look forward to continue working with her to reduce costs for cancer survivors,” said Congresswoman Sewell. 

A copy of the bill text can be found here. 
 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN)

Washington, DC – The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $4,200,000.00 in federal funding as directed by Congressman Fleischmann to strengthen our quantum workforce, marking a significant investment in the future of quantum technology in the United States.

The program will recruit outstanding talent and provide rigorous, specialized training to the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers. The funding will support fellows, providing them with hands-on experience and advanced training in quantum computing and related fields. In addition to financial support for the fellows, a portion of the grant will be allocated to provide computing time, ensuring fellows have access to state-of-the-art quantum resources essential for their research and professional development.

“This investment by NIST is a clear signal that America is committed to leading the world in quantum science and technology. By supporting Empowering the Future Grid: Quantum Training for Software Innovation & Utility Applications, we are ensuring that our best and brightest have the resources and training needed to drive innovation and create good-paying jobs right here at home. I’m proud to see investing in the next generation of quantum experts, strengthening our nation’s competitiveness and securing our future,” said Rep. Fleischmann.

The fellowship is expected to make a significant impact in addressing the growing demand for quantum talent across academia, government, and industry, reinforcing the United States’ position at the forefront of quantum research and development.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04)

Cullman, AL —Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement on the passing of Roy Drinkard of Cullman, a World War II veteran, businessman and longtime community leader. Drinkard was 106 years old.

“Caroline and I were so sad to learn of the passing of our friend, Mr. Roy Drinkard. Roy lived 106 remarkable years, and it would be difficult to measure the impact he had on Cullman, our state and the countless people who had the privilege of knowing him.

“Roy was part of a generation of Americans who understood service as a responsibility. As a young man, he served our nation as a United States Marine during World War II, including service in the Pacific. That commitment to service continued throughout the rest of his life, whether it was through his work in business, his efforts to bring new jobs and opportunities to North Alabama, his support for education, or the many ways he helped people throughout his community.

“Roy had an entrepreneurial spirit and a vision for what Cullman could become. His work with the ‘Flying 50’ and his nearly three decades leading the Cullman Industrial Development Board helped transform the local economy and attract new industry to the area. But his impact reached far beyond Cullman. In fact, many people may not realize that the new movie theater in Albertville, in Marshall County, is a Roy Drinkard development. It is just one example of the investments he made in communities across North Alabama and throughout the Southeast.

“He was also a longtime trustee of Troy University and believed strongly in education and creating opportunities for the next generation. Over the years, his generosity helped provide educational opportunities for many young people.

“His list of accomplishments is long, but those accomplishments are not what I will remember most about Roy. I will remember the man himself. Roy was a good man, a man of faith and a good friend. He had a genuine interest in people, and no matter who you were, he had a way of making you feel welcome.

“Even at 106, Roy remained an extraordinary representative of the United States Marine Corps and of the World War II generation. He was recently inducted into the Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame, and at the time of his passing held the distinction of being the oldest living United States Marine.

“Caroline and I are grateful for Roy’s friendship and for the example he set during a life that spanned more than a century. We are praying for the Drinkard family and for the many people across Alabama who are mourning his loss.

“Roy, while we are sad at your passing, we take comfort in knowing you are now celebrating in the presence of the Lord. You lived a life of service to your country, your community and your fellow man, and you will be greatly missed.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Paul Tonko (Capital Region New York)

In the letter, the members addressed the lack of communication from the VA and the confusion that Capital Region veterans are experiencing with little to no guidance as to the future of their care. They wrote, “Since the closure was announced this past spring, vanishingly little detail or communication has been made available to veterans or the broader public in the Capital Region. The lack of communication has raised concerns about the burden this disruption will place on veterans with ongoing care. Five months since the announcement of the closure, we continue to hear from veterans and non-profit organizations working to cover gaps in care and transportation for veterans, who find themselves less informed, more confused, and in greater precarity.”

The members noted that this would be the second CBOC closure in the Capital Region in five years, forcing veterans to seek out alternative care in places that may be even farther from their homes. They continued, “The communities we represent have expressed significant doubt regarding the VA’s claim that transportation time to the new clinics will be shorter for 80% of veterans. Many older veterans in the area are reliant on public transportation, ride-share services, and friends, family, and their communities for transportation to VA appointments. We are especially concerned that the decision to shift care away from the Schenectady CBOC does not account for the additional bus routes, ride-share costs, and time commitments from friends and families to ensure that veterans have regular access to care at a different facility.”

In a series of questions, the members demanded immediate transparency and requested that the VA release concrete data and outreach plans regarding the facility’s closure by August 27th. The inquiry pushes the VA to detail its justification for the closure and the projected impact on veterans in the region, as well as the VA’s plans for ensuring that patients maintain their access to high-quality care. 

The lawmakers stressed that not a single local veteran or advocacy group had reached out to their offices to voice support for the clinic’s closure. They concluded, “The lack of clear communication and proper planning has caused significant anxiety for veterans in the Schenectady region who place their trust in the VA to manage their care. We urge the VA to listen to the community that would be most immediately affected by this plan, halt the closure of this clinic until all the questions posed in this letter can be properly addressed, and work with us to rebuild trust among veterans in the Capital Region.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)

Washington, D.C.—One year after an independent investigation confirmed that Mexico is failing to enforce its own wildlife, fisheries, and trade laws, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) led 38 House Democrats in urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to enforce USMCA environmental protections.  They seek answers on Mexico’s failure to meet its environmental obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to protect the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, of which only ten are believed to remain.

The members state, “We write with concerns about enforcement of Mexico’s environmental obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and specifically Mexico’s failure to enforce its own wildlife, fisheries, and trade laws in the Upper Gulf of California. A year has passed since the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) determined that the US complaint was meritorious. We would like to understand what the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has done since, and what it intends to do next.”

The CEC report documents what the members call “a clear pattern of lax enforcement that undermines conservation laws and subsidizes unfair fishing practices.” Although Mexico has banned gillnets in vaquita habitat since 2020, investigators found fishermen continuing to use the illegal gear at the same rate. Of the 850 satellite trackers Mexico agreed to install on Upper Gulf vessels by 2023, only ten had been installed by last year.

The members ask USTR whether the environment consultations opened with Mexico in 2022 remain active, how USTR has used the August 2025 report to press Mexico to shut down illegal gillnet fishing and totoaba trafficking, and when USTR will escalate the matter to a dispute panel and pursue penalties. The members request a written response and a staff briefing within 30 days.

The letter follows the effort Rep. Doggett led in November 2025, with House Democrats urging Ambassador Greer to significantly strengthen Chapter 24, the USMCA’s environment chapter, in the mandatory six-year review of the agreement. As the members write here, their intent is “to build a clear record of what the existing mechanisms under USMCA have and have not produced, to better inform efforts to strengthen the USMCA.”

The full letter can be read here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

“These new tariffs aren’t leverage over Canada. They’re yet another way that the Trump administration is raising your prices and sabotaging the American economy.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington, D.C. — Today, Speaker Emerita Pelosi joined Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (D-CA) and 30 of her California colleagues in condemning the administration’s recent decision to initiate a formal review of California’s coastal management program under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) — emphasizing their ideologically driven intent to trample on states’ rights and jeopardize California’s shoreline.

“This extraordinary federal review which singles out California is based upon a thinly veiled and non-evidential argument. It is an attempt to curb our state’s federally approved authority to evaluate offshore energy, infrastructure, and commercial activities. We ask that if you proceed with this review, you commit to respecting states’ rights and cooperative federalism as is consistent with the CZMA,” the lawmakers wrote in a new letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Neil Jacobs.

The CZMA authorizes California’s ability to preserve and manage its coastline – giving the state the power to review and approve of projects impacting the coastal zone in coordination with the federal government. For 50 years, California and NOAA have successfully worked together to mitigate the effects of coastal projects on California’s coastal ecosystems and economy.

The lawmakers rebut U.S. Department of Commerce’s Howard Lutnick’s claim that “California has repeatedly obstructed spaceport development in bad faith,” and that California’s objections were “unfounded.”  

“Complementing this strong record is the reality that California is the world’s fourth largest economy, home to Silicon Valley, 400 unicorn startups, unmatched high-tech enterprise, world-renowned research institutions. California’s global leadership in research and innovation supports a coastal economy that attracts visitors and entrepreneurs from all over the world and positions us as the nation’s leading agricultural state. California contributes nearly $700 billion to the federal government, which is $83 billion more than it receives. Each dollar invested in California’s coastal management creates important returns for the rest of the United States. Simply put, far from obstructing innovation and economic development, California’s success subsidizes the success of the nation,” the lawmakers continued.

“If NOAA chooses to proceed with its review under these patently misinformed and unreasonable circumstances and decides California should no longer manage a coastal zone program, the State will lose the ability to collaborate with the federal government on effective and responsible project development, to offer meaningful mitigation measures for coastal development projects, or to access federal financial opportunities that support the protection and security of America’s Pacific Coast…Both California and NOAA should share a strong interest in ensuring federal projects in America’s coastal areas have minimal impacts on the environment and fisheries, promote responsible economic development, and guarantee national security,” the lawmakers concluded.

The full text of the letter can be found here.