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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana)

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends to discuss President Trump’s decisive actions against Iran and its allies and how President Trump’s leadership has decimated Iran’s military, economy, and ability to build a nuclear weapon. Additionally, Leader Scalise highlighted Republicans’ record of making life more affordable for working families and the Democrat Party embracing radical socialists.

Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise’s full interview.
Highlights from Leader Scalise’s interview:On holding Iran and its allies accountable:“What President Trump has done is he’s shown patience. You had the 60-day ceasefire, but every step of the way, you see Iran violating all the terms of that. And so what President Trump is saying is, don’t mistake patience for weakness. We are going to hit you both, Iran – their economy, their military has been decimated by President Trump’s action. Their ability to get a nuclear weapon has been decimated. But now we’re going to look at all those people that are doing business and feeding billions of dollars into Iran’s economy and say, You got to stop doing it or it’s going to affect your economy too.”On House Republicans’ efforts to lower costs for working families:”A lot of the economic indicators are getting better, but they’re not where we want them to be, Brian. But I’ll tell you what, you know, whether you look at gas prices, if you look at all the costs that you want to track, costs at the grocery store, they’re all coming down from where they were under President Biden because of the work we’ve been doing with President Trump to make life more affordable for working families. What we did on the tax code to really benefit working families— again, the benefits of that tax policy helps mostly— 70% of the benefits go to families making under $100,000 a year. No tax on overtime. 30 million Americans have taken that. That’s like $4,000 more in your pocket. No tax on tips. Of course, seniors got a big tax benefit, and every Democrat voted no because they want that money up in Washington. And we saw the fraud, by the way. We cut fraud in places like Minneapolis. You know what a leering center is because we cut fraud. We took that fraud, $20 billion of stolen money, your tax dollars, just in Minneapolis.”On the Democrat Party embracing socialism:”It is common sense versus crazy. I was in Michigan last week campaigning with a number of our candidates. Our— my colleague and dear friend John James, who’s running for governor. You got Mike Rogers, who’s leading right now against El Sayed, who’s their Senate candidate, who’s a socialist as well, really to the left. He’s running to the left of some of the DSA candidates in his socialist agenda. And it’s a bunch of mini Mamdanis all around. It’s not just one or two here or there. That is what the House will look like if the Democrats get the majority.”

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement:

“Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinx fill me with a deep and profound excitement for Michigan’s future! Winnie has led Lansing with Michigan grit and determination, stopping MAGA insanity and delivering for Michiganders time and again, from lowering health care costs to making groceries more affordable to standing up for manufacturing and recognizing Canada as a strong ally to the U.S and Michigan.”

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

ALBANY, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko applauded the awarding of $12,823,732 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to create, rehabilitate, or preserve 619 affordable housing units across seven projects in Albany, Ballston Spa, Guilderland, and Schenectady. These grants, awarded through the FHLBNY’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), form part of a larger announcement of $70.9 million in total grants to fund 47 projects across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, California, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania.

“One of the primary drivers of our nation’s growing affordability crisis has been the rising cost of housing,” Congressman Tonko said. “That’s why I’ve been working tirelessly in Congress to address this issue that impacts families across the nation — including by proudly casting my vote in favor of the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the first major housing legislation passed by Congress in a generation. I’m thrilled to celebrate these awards that will increase the supply of housing here in our Capital Region, and I’ll continue fighting to promote policies and initiatives that every family has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.”

“At the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, our reliability is at the center of everything we do — from the certainty of our funding to our consistent support for housing efforts across our region,” said Randolph C. Snook, President and CEO of the FHLBNY. “As communities nationwide continue to face housing affordability and supply challenges, we are proud to serve as a proven and trusted partner, leveraging the full strength of our cooperative to help create and preserve housing opportunities for households across the Capital Region and throughout our District.”

The Capital Region affordable housing awards announced today include:

·         $2,500,000 for Steamboat Square Revitalization-Phase 2 in Albany, sponsored by the Albany Housing Authority and consisting of 343 units

·         $2,500,000 for the City Mission ARK Center in Schenectady, sponsored by City Mission of Schenectady and consisting of 72 units

·         $2,500,000 for the Mansion Initiative in Albany, sponsored by The Community Builders and consisting of 63 units

·         $2,500,000 for Harbor House at the YWCA in Schenectady, sponsored by Young Women’s Christian Association of Schenectady and consisting of 96 units

·         $1,223,732 for CFDS Residence Renovation Phase I in Guilderland, sponsored by Center for Disability Services Inc and consisting of 25 units

·         $960,000 for the City Mission Family Life Center in Schenectady, sponsored by City Mission of Schenectady and consisting of 12 units

·         $640,000 for Manufactured Housing Replacement for Low-Income Homeowners in Ballston Spa, sponsored by Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and consisting of 8 units

The AHP was created by Congress in 1989, and the Federal Home Loan Banks have awarded more than $9 billion in AHP funds since the first awards in 1990. At the FHLBNY, the AHP has supported 2,240 projects with more than $1.17 billion grants, helping to create or preserve nearly 113,000 units of affordable housing.

You can read more about today’s announcement HERE.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Chip Roy (TX-21) today reintroduced the Assuring Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies (ARTICLE ONE) Act, legislation that would require Congress to approve national emergency declarations and the powers used under them within 30 days for them to remain in effect.  When first introduced in the last Congress, the bill passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in September 2024.

“An emergency declared during the Carter Administration should not still be in effect. When I was Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, I held hearings on the National Emergencies Act and built bipartisan support for its reform. Our government is defined by checks and balances. But right now, Presidents can tap into emergency powers without any meaningful political check, time limit, or public rationale. We need to restore the balance of power and make sure that emergency powers are used only in true emergencies and that Congress is involved in their assessment and duration. I’m pleased to join with my colleague Congressman Chip Roy in this continuing bipartisan effort at meaningful reform,” said Congressman Cohen. 

Read the full bill text here. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

GILBERT, ARIZONA- This week, the United States government surpassed $40 trillion in debt, doubling its financial burden over the past decade. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department reported a July deficit of more than $432 billion, further underscoring the nation’s worsening fiscal outlook.

The national debt’s rapid ascent reflects decades of unchecked federal spending and repeated failures to impose meaningful fiscal discipline.

“It was fitting that America reached this grim debt milestone while legislators were absent from our nation’s capital,” said Congressman Biggs. “For decades, Members of Congress have shown catastrophic unseriousness about reining in government spending and leaving a better future for the next generation. Regardless of which party controls Congress, I have sounded the alarm on this fiscal cliff since I entered the U.S. House of Representatives and have introduced legislation to help solve this crisis. Our children and grandchildren will be forced to suffer the immense consequences of this inaction and fear of making tough decisions. No one should be surprised when that time arrives for our great nation.”

Throughout his time in the U.S. House, Congressman Biggs has introduced several measures to address America’s growing debt crisis, including the following pieces of legislation:

• A constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget by permanently prohibiting deficit spending and placing a two-thirds supermajority requirement on any bill that creates a new tax in any way.
   
• Resolution formally recognizing America’s debt as a threat to its national security.
   
• Hundreds of bills to reduce nondefense discretionary spending.

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

Contact: Alexis Torres

Riviera, Texas—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid, Kingsville Mayor Sam Fugate, and other local officials, delivered $850,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for the construction of a boat ramp and other upgrades to the existing fishing pier and parking lot at Baffin Bay.

“Coastal Bend families deserve modern infrastructure, and these funds will be used to enhance public access to Baffin Bay, mitigate shoreline erosion, support local law enforcement operations, and serve as a catalyst for expanded marine research throughout Laguna Madre,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Through my close partnership with Judge Madrid, Mayor Fugate, and local leaders, I successfully secured this project and passed it into law. I look forward to its completion.”

“What a great project, and as usual, Vicente Gonzalez made it happen. We’re fortunate to have him as our congressman,” said Mayor Fugate.

“Kleberg County is very grateful to Congressman Vicente Gonzalez for spearheading our efforts on securing this funding. These monies will go directly toward ecotourism, law enforcement, border protection, and will be utilized by Texas A&M Kingsville’s upcoming Marine Biology Program. ¡Saludos!” said Judge Madrid.

As a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gonzalez successfully secured $12.6 million in federal funds for 15 community projects this past year, including for recreational and public safety improvements at Baffin Bay.

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

Griffith Statement on NASA Selection of Virginia Tech for Aviation Research

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (3rd District of Ohio)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on the Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.  

 

The bipartisan campaign to place Tubman on U.S. currency began in 2015. Last month, Secretary Bessent said that the Department was not presently planning to move forward with the plan. Congresswoman Beatty, joined by Congressman Mannion, demanded an immediate resumption of the effort and a transparent timeline of the project.  

 

As a Member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Beatty continues to be the leading voice in the House of Representatives calling for Tubman to be portrayed on the $20 bill. She is the lead sponsor of the Woman on the Twenty Act and over the last decade has questioned Treasury Secretaries Steven Mnuchin, Janet Yellen, and most recently Scott Bessent on the Department’s progress on the project – demanding transparency, accountability, and the fulfillment of a promise made to the American people long ago.

 

“[Y]our recent public statements that the Department is not presently moving forward with the redesign have once again left our constituents and Americans across the country confused and disappointed by the Department’s failure to follow through on this long-awaited effort,” said Beatty and Mannion in the letter. “While we understand the need for an extended timeline to rollout a new paper currency and implement and ensure anti-counterfeiting measures, that does not excuse the complete lack of transparency surrounding the project status, nor the apparent indefinite suspension of the entire initiative. This silence is especially frustrating given the Department’s sudden and seemingly expedited plans for several commemorative coins depicting President Donald Trump and an unconstitutional effort to issue a new $250 paper currency featuring the President.”

 

“Given the Department’s current focus on developing new currency notes, we urge you to first resume and then implement the now long-overdue effort to portray Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill. Furthermore, in the interest of transparency for the American people, we ask for a detailed update on the current status of the project and a clear response as to whether the effort has been delayed or permanently discontinued.”

 

The full letter can be found  HERE.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson Representing the 5th District of CALIFORNIA

Winters, CA –Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented an $850,000 check to the Winters Joint Unified School District to complete the Agriculture Site Modernization and Deferred Maintenance Project. 

“Proud to have secured $850,000 for Winters Joint Unified School District to update their Agriculture Site,” said Thompson. “This funding will ensure the safety and long-term viability of this site, allowing students to receive high quality, hands-on training for years to come. As one of the only school districts in California with projected enrollment growth, investment in this site is crucial for future success. Thank you to our local leaders who helped identify the need for this funding.” 

The funding will go to the Winters Joint Unified School District to complete the Agriculture Site Modernization and Deferred Maintenance Project. The Ag-Site is a vital hub for agricultural education and workforce development, offering hands-on training in welding, woodworking, floral design, livestock management, and more. To ensure the safety and long-term viability of this site, critical facility upgrades are needed to enhance learning conditions and expand community engagement.

The funding for this project is part of the $14,351,487 secured this year by Thompson for community projects in our district.

Each year, Members of Congress may direct federal funding to a limited number of community projects through the appropriations process. Under this program, each House member may submit a limited number of requests on behalf of their district for competitive review by the House Appropriations Committee. Projects selected for funding must meet strict transparency and accountability requirements before being included in federal appropriations legislation.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and fellow Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) in introducing the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions (NO PROFIT) Act, a bill that would bar social media companies from offering faster, subscription-based access to government employees’ accounts that communicate material information. The bill is a House companion to Senator Mark Warner’s (D-VA) NO PROFIT Act, introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026. 

“The President’s latest corrupt scheme, selling early access to his government Truth Social posts at the expense of the American people, is crony capitalism at its worst. The public deserves to hear from their elected officials first, not wall street traders,” said Congressman Brad Sherman. “I am glad to join Congressman Himes in introducing the NO PROFIT Act to put a stop to Trump’s scheme to turn government statements into a paid subscription service.” 

“By any standard, this is the most corrupt Administration in modern American history, but auctioning off advance access to government announcements on Truth Social is one of the most brazen attempts at self-enrichment yet,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Unable to end its disastrous war with Iran or make any meaningful dent in the cost-of-living crisis, this Administration has reverted to the one thing it seems to accomplish consistently: making money for the President, his family, and his cronies, the American people be damned. I’m proud to lead the House version of the NO PROFIT Act, thank Senator Warner for his leadership, and urge my colleagues to support this legislation so we can stop this scheme in its tracks.”

“Once again, Donald Trump is using the power of the presidency to enrich himself and his family, putting his private financial interests ahead of the American public,” said Congressman Bill Foster. “Wealthy investors and trading firms shouldn’t be able to pay for special access to Trump’s—or any public official’s—social media posts. I’m proud to join Congressman Himes and my colleagues on the Financial Services Committee in introducing the NO PROFIT Act to stop this corruption and protect the integrity of our financial markets and our government.”

“Hawking early access to insider information to turn a profit is ridiculously corrupt. When the President takes part in this practice, it moves beyond corrupt and becomes outrageous and blatantly unconstitutional,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “If you work for the public, you don’t get a head start on the facts or use them to line your pockets. This bill guarantees that everyone gets the same information at the same time, no exceptions. That’s the way it should be — no ifs, ands, or buts.”

“It should shock no one that Donald Trump is using his office to prop up his failing business and squeeze every dollar out of his soon-to-be lame duck presidency for personal gain,” said Congressman Sean Casten. “Selling early access to the President’s market-moving announcements is textbook insider trading. This bill will ensure that information from government officials is communicated fairly and evenly, preserving public trust in U.S. financial markets.”

“Politicians must not convert public office into a putrescent platform for pay-per-view profiteering. We need the NO PROFIT Act to put an end to the Grifter-in-Chief’s latest scheme,” said Congressman Sam Liccardo.

The NO PROFIT Act is a legislative response to Truth Social’s launch of Truth API, a subscription-based data feed costing as much as $100,000 monthly per license that provides subscribers with advance access to posts from 10 of the platform’s most influential accounts, including President Trump’s. The legislation would make it illegal for a person to knowingly trade in securities, commodities, swaps, or prediction market contracts if the person is doing so on the basis of material information obtained through prioritized access to an account.

According to regulatory filings, President Trump is the largest shareholder of Trump Media & Technology Group, holding 114,750,000 stocks in the company currently managed by a trust controlled by his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. 

You can view the full text of the bill here. 

 

A one pager and section-by-section summary of the bill can be found here. 

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