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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-16)

Elected officials share support for Rep. Smucker’s bipartisan Workforce Reentry Act at York County Reentry Opportunity Center press conference.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-16)

Wrightsville, PA—Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the tax-writing Committee on Ways and Means, joined small businesses in Wrightsville for a roundtable discussion on federal tax policy and how the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill will drive investment and growth in the local economy. 

Smucker is the chief sponsor of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which was signed into law as part of the recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill. Smucker’s legislation made permanent the small business tax deduction, known as Section 199A of the tax code. 

This provision allows for a 20 percent deduction of qualified income for pass-through businesses. Since most small businesses are structured as a pass-through, this section promotes equity in America’s tax code between small businesses on Main Street with larger corporations. 

“When small businesses thrive, our communities thrive. Thanks to the Republican-led Congress and with President Trump in the White House, small businesses have the predictability they need to invest in their workforce, operations, and community. This pro-growth policy will ensure small businesses keep tax parity with larger corporations. I thank the small businesses who attended the roundtable for being the engines of our local economies and the organizers for facilitating this great discussion,” said Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11). 

Local  leaders praised Smucker’s leadership and highlighted the benefits of his legislation.

“We are proud to join the U.S. Chamber and our partners at the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and the York County Economic Alliance to highlight and celebrate the extension of pro-growth tax policies by Congress and are grateful to Congressman Smucker for his leadership in getting this critical legislation enacted. Provisions like bonus depreciation, the R&D deduction, and the now-permanent small business deduction will drive innovation and accelerate economic momentum across Pennsylvania,” said Neal Lesher, Director of Government Affairs at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“We’re pleased to host Congressman Smucker and the U.S. Chamber to provide an opportunity for our local community to learn more about the future of U.S. Tax Policy, after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” said Kevin Schreiber, President & CEO, York County Economic Alliance. “Congressman Smucker knows from personal experience that small business owners are the backbone of our economy, and he uses his position on the House Ways and Means Committee to advocate for small businesses in York County and across the 11th District.”

“We appreciate Congressman Smucker’s ongoing focus on supporting the small businesses that drive Lancaster County’s economy. His efforts to address tax policy, including through the Main Street Tax Certainty Act and specific provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reflect his continued engagement with our business community and our shared interest in fostering a strong local economy” said Heather Valudes, President & CEO of the Lancaster Chamber.

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

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – On August 26th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined federal, state, and local leaders to commemorate the final debris removal operation in the Pacific Palisades Fire recovery area — a major milestone in the aftermath of one of the most destructive fires in recent California history.

Standing alongside representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Cal OES, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Los Angeles, Congressman Sherman honored the completion of a months-long effort to remove hazardous debris left behind by the Pacific Palisades fire, which began on January 7th.

“For residents like Noland West, whose home once stood here, what we now call ‘debris’ was once sanctuary, neighborhood, and the cherished mementos of lives well-lived,” said Congressman Sherman. “This is more than a cleanup milestone — it’s a moment of progress and perseverance for a community that’s been through hell and is fighting its way back.”

The final debris removal site in Pacific Palisades is the last of the opt-in properties cleared under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ debris removal program. Under FEMA’s direction and in coordination with local partners, the Corps removed over 1 million tons of hazardous material from 4,010 properties — completing the mission several months ahead of schedule.

“I want to thank the Army Corps of Engineers for taking on this task head-on and getting it done with lightning-quick speed,” said Sherman. “What I hear mostly from residents is ‘we want to rebuild quickly’, and that is why we are here to celebrate government doing something well ahead of schedule, enabling residents to move forward with the hard but important work of rebuilding their homes and lives.”

The federal government has allocated more than $2.1 billion to the debris removal mission. Congressman Sherman has pushed for full funding and strong oversight throughout the process, advocating for comprehensive soil testing and liability protections for residents.

Congressman Sherman also vowed to fight for a supplemental appropriation in Washington to help make it easier for affected families to rebuild.

The event featured remarks from U.S. Army Corps leadership, FEMA, Cal OES, Councilwoman Traci Park (Los Angeles – District 11), and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath (Los Angeles County – District 3). All praised the extraordinary coordination among agencies and the resilience of the affected communities.

Sherman closed with a message of determination: “The Army Corps and the EPA have concluded their mission. Now we must stand resolute in ours — providing the resources and support to help this community come back stronger. Palisades Strong.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), co-chair of the Caucus on Black Women and Girls, introduced the Black Breastfeeding Week resolution, recognizing August 25, 2025, through August 31, 2025, as “Black Breastfeeding Week.”

Black Breastfeeding Week highlights the disparity in breastfeeding rates between Black mothers and white mothers. According to the CDC’s 2022 Breastfeeding Report Card, only 74% of Black mothers initiated breastfeeding compared to 85% of white mothers. Breastfeeding has been found to have improved health outcomes for infants, including lowering risk of short- and long-term illnesses and diseases, strengthening immune systems, and providing vital nutrients during early childhood development.

“Breastfeeding is a Black maternal health issue, one we must address to prevent more of our mothers and children from needlessly losing their lives from this crisis,” said Congresswoman Adams. “We know breastfeeding improves infant health outcomes but far too often, Black women are not given the support they need to breastfeed their children: maternal leave, accessible healthcare, food security, and racial equity in medicine.  I am proud to introduce the Black Breastfeeding Week resolution to bring attention to the breastfeeding disparity Black women in America face and the policies we can enact to best take care of our country’s children.”

“We must recognize breastfeeding as both a hunger issue and a health equity issue,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “Black women are pushed to formula-feed after delivery at much higher rates than other women. Consequently, Black women have among the lowest breastfeeding rates in the United States. Black Breastfeeding Week helps us recognize this issue and those working to ensure all women have the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their babies.”

Black women in the United States face significant barriers to breastfeeding. Lack of paid maternal leave and inadequate workplace breastfeeding spaces, which disproportionately impact Black women, make regular breastfeeding for working mothers difficult. Meanwhile, medical bias also contributes to the disparity, with hospitals being twice as likely to provide formula to Black infants than white infants. 

The resolution can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), a former art professor of 40 years and practicing professional artist, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Smithsonian museums on Truth Social.

“President Trump fundamentally misunderstands the role museums play in telling the story of America,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Museums are centers of preservation, of culture, of speaking unapologetically to the history of our country—its greatest achievements and its darkest moments. The eras of slavery, segregation, and internment cannot be whitewashed because they make some people uncomfortable. Museums were never built for comfort. They’re built for learning, understanding, and chronicling the truth of our past.”

“The president can try to remove our history from museums but make no mistake, that will not silence the American people,” Adams continued. “We will keep acknowledging it, discussing it, and learning from it as we build for the future.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the horrific school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN.

“My prayers are with the people of Minnesota, the victims, and their families after today’s horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Schools are supposed to be sanctuaries of education but in their first week back, two young students have already tragically lost their lives from another mass shooting.”

“America is the only developed country in the world where this continues to happen. We owe it to our children, teachers, and parents to act and we must act now. Their lives depend on it.”

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

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), along with Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), David Valadao (R-CA-22), and Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), reintroduced bipartisan legislation to unlock federal dollars for safe parking programs. Safe parking programs provide safe overnight parking locations for people experiencing homelessness and living in their vehicles as well as supportive services, like rapid rehousing services and facilities like restrooms and showers. 

“For the past 20 years, I’ve been proud to support Santa Barbara’s safe parking program. It’s a proven initiative that has helped hundreds of Central Coast residents transition from homelessness into secure accommodations,” said Rep. Carbajal. “Santa Barbara has shown that investing in safe parking works. That’s why I’m reintroducing bipartisan legislation to expand this vital service nationwide.”

“Homelessness is not just an issue affecting big cities – it’s having an impact right in our own backyard in rural communities throughout the Central Valley,” said Rep. Valadao. “There’s not one easy solution to this complex issue, but Safe Parking Programs help to keep people off the streets as they work to find more permanent housing. This bipartisan bill is an important step to combat homelessness and ensure people have the resources they need to successfully reintegrate into our communities.”

“Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and affordable place to call home,” said Rep. Vargas. “I am proud to co-lead this legislation to support safe parking programs and help those experiencing homelessness transition to stable housing.”

The Naomi Schwartz and Susan Rose Safe Parking Act of 2025, named in honor of the two Santa Barbara County Supervisors who first developed the 2004 program, would allow federal housing funds to support safe parking programs by making these programs eligible for grants to support the operation and expansion of these critical lifelines.

Read the full bill text here. 

The bill is inspired by the nation’s first safe parking program in Santa Barbara, California. Carbajal helped establish the 2004 program through his role as a staff member for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. The Santa Barbara program, overseen by the local nonprofit New Beginnings, has served as a model for similar programs across the United States.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas)

Estes Introduces Legislation to Reduce Federal Limitations on Sedgwick County Park

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) just introduced the Freedom from Union Violence Act, to rectify a deadly loophole in the 1946 Hobbs Anti-Extortion Act that enables union officials to perpetrate violence, extortion, and other crime in pursuit of union objectives.

“I was shocked to learn that unions can literally terrorize non-union workers into either joining a union or quitting their jobs altogether, which has included many forms of violence up to and including even murder,” said Congressman Perry. “For decades, bad-actor unions have gotten away with this because of a much-abused loophole the Supreme Court carved out through the Hobbs Anti-Extortion Act. My bill, the ‘Freedom from Union Violence Act,’ closes that loophole once and for all. Americans – all Americans – are subject to the same laws and penalties, union member or not.”

The Supreme Court Enmons decision (1973) held that strike-related violence cannot be prosecuted under the 1946 Hobbs Anti-Extortion Act, which created a loophole empowering chaos and criminality, so long as the perpetrators believe they’re pursuing “legitimate union objectives.” As a result, decades of union violence (much directed at coworkers merely disagreeing with a strike) came with zero consequences. This not only emboldens more violence, but creates an untenable, dangerous, and inequitable system by which a special/select group of Citizens (unions) may act without impunity whereby Citizens in similar situations would otherwise be held accountable.

According to the National Institute for Labor Relations Research, since Enmons, approximately 12,000 incidents of union violence resulted in 203 deaths and over 6,600 injuries to American workers. Other law enforcement records indicate that as much as 80-90% of union violence reported to police goes unreported in the media. 

Congressman Perry’s bill not only rights a wrong by closing the Enmons loophole, but most importantly, keeps our workers safe by raising awareness of this issue.