Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) led this letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer, encouraging the Trump administration to refrain from any decision that would allow Chinese automotive and battery companies access to manufacture in the United States.

The automotive industry is a foundational piece of the U.S. economy, contributing upwards of 5% of U.S. GDP and generating millions of manufacturing jobs across the country. Recently, Chinese automotive companies have accelerated investment in North America and flooded global markets with the long-term goal of dominating market share and controlling automotive manufacturing and supply chains globally. Further, Chinese automakers are heavily subsidized by the Chinese government, creating an unlevel playing field for American automakers. 

“We must be clear-eyed about China’s goals in expanding their automotive footprint across the globe. China’s intent is not fair competition, as evident by their actions in other critical sectors,” the Members write. “They have drastically inflated supply in their domestic auto market through unfair government subsidies and other benefits intended to artificially prop up companies, forcing them to export and expand to foreign markets at below-market prices. China’s goal is not to compete in the U.S. automotive market, but instead to hollow it out and ultimately limit consumer choice to Chinese brands. Allowing Chinese automotive and battery companies to manufacture in the U.S. would jeopardize our national security.”

Members joining Reps. Kelly and Bilirakis on the letter include:

  • Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Nichole Malliotakis (R-NY), Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY), Neal P. Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Robert E. Latta (R-OH), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Keith Self (R-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., Kat Cammack (R-FL), Ron Estes (R-KS), Andy Barr (R-KY), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Aaron Bean (R-FL), Lance Gooden (R-TX), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Craig Goldman (R-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), Tom Barrett (R-MI), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Earl J. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rick Allen (R-GA), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Gary Palmer (R-AL), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Blake Moore (R-UT), Max Miller (R-OH), Kevin Hern (R-OK), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Mike Carey (R-OH), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Rudy Yakym III (R-IN), Harold Rogers (R-KY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Gabe Evans (R-CO), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Mark Messmer (R-IN), Russ Fulcher (R-ID).

You can read their full letter here.

Davids Announces Funding to Improve Healthcare Access in Kansas’ Third District

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2.6 million to Health Partnership Clinic to expand access to primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services in the greater Kansas City area. The clinic, whose leaders warned about the impact of recent Medicaid cuts, will use the grant to keep locations staffed, sustain patient services, and maintain affordable care for underserved families in Kansas’ Third District.

 

“Everyone should have access to quality and affordable healthcare, but many Kansans struggle to get the care they need due to skyrocketing costs, especially after last year’s extreme cuts to Medicaid ripped healthcare away from thousands of Kansans,” said Davids. “Health centers like this play a vital role in providing healthcare services to Kansans, no matter their income level or background. I’ll continue supporting all health centers in our community and working not just to protect, but also expand Medicaid to make healthcare more affordable for Kansas families.”

 

“We are grateful for the continuation of our funding,” said Amy Falk, CEO, Health Partnership Clinic. “This is instrumental in allowing us to continue our mission of providing access to quality care to the over 11,000 individuals we care for in Johnson, Miami, and Franklin counties.”

  

In 2024, Davids visited Health Partnership Clinic with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to urge Medicaid expansion in Kansas. Last year, the clinic’s leadership also warned of the partisan Medicaid cuts, saying “these are not easy decisions.” That law, which includes the largest cuts to Medicaid in American history, will strip coverage from 92,937 Kansans, put six rural hospitals across Kansas at risk of closure, restrict reproductive health care, and increase Affordable Care Act premiums by $708 per year for Third District families.

Since coming to Congress, Davids has worked to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to all Kansans. She helped pass legislation that, for the first time ever, empowers Medicare to begin negotiating for lower prescription drug prices. The law also caps the cost of insulin at $35 for Medicare beneficiaries, and following Davids’ support for an extension of this cap to all insulin users, the top three insulin producers, who make up about 90 percent of the insulin market in the U.S., announced they’ll cut or cap the price of insulin.

Health Partnership Clinic operates five clinics in the Kansas Third District, including in Olathe, Shawnee Mission, Merriam, Ottawa, and Paola, and has expanded its telemedicine program to reach wider audiences. They offer primary care, dental, and behavioral and mental health services, and have partnered with the Olathe and Shawnee Mission school districts to identify students who do not have a regular medical or dental provider.

Scalise: Democrats Must End the Reckless Rhetoric and Focus on Working Families

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

NEW ORLEANS, La.—Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Hannity to call out the dangerous and inflammatory rhetoric coming from prominent Democrats, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, while stressing that Republicans remain focused on delivering results for working families. Leader Scalise warned that reckless political rhetoric has real consequences and urged Democrats to abandon their radical politics.

Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise’s full interview. 
Highlights from Leader Scalise’s interview:On Governor Pritzker fueling division and hostility:“When you listen to those words, you know, and at the beginning, you rolled that tape of Governor Pritzker. The saying that we should disagree without being disagreeable. Those platitudes ring hollow when he over and over and over again, literally days into Donald Trump’s second term, he was comparing the president to Hitler and to Nazis. And he does this over and over again. He said Republicans— remember that— Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. What does he mean by that? And now he wants to try to blame Republicans when it’s the right, you know, that is being attacked by the left over and over again. Again, Donald Trump, three assassins, and many of those attempted assassins on Donald Trump have regurgitated those very same words— Nazi, threat to democracy— that people like Governor Pritzker used when they tried to kill the president. So they need to stop doing it. Governor Pritzker needs to look at the man in the mirror, and that’s where it needs to start. Stop the insightful rhetoric that he and others like him are using deliberately. They know what they’re doing. It needs to stop.”On how Democrats have abandoned working Americans:“That’s exactly right. I mean, the far left has literally taken over the Democrat Party in Washington. This is not your father’s Democrat Party. The party’s lost their way and they don’t care about working people anymore. It’s why President Trump did so well with working people and why, by the way, we as House Republicans continue to work with President Trump to make life more affordable for those working families. We’re going to keep delivering. But the left doesn’t care about those families. They just want power, Sean. You saw it during COVID. They lied to you about masks and distancing and shutting down businesses and keeping kids out of school because they want power. That’s all they care about. And the American people are sick and tired of it. And, look, people need a vote this November because that is the kind of methodology and ideology that wants to take back over. We can’t let it happen.”

Krishnamoorthi Demands Intelligence Briefing After Trump Falsely Claims Iran War Has “Terminated”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Oversight Committee, today sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard requesting a classified briefing on the status of hostilities between the United States and Iran, following President Donald Trump’s claim that the war has been “terminated.”

U.S. forces continue active naval operations and have engaged Iranian vessels in recent days in and around the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring that hostilities remain ongoing despite the Administration’s claims—and raising urgent questions about whether Iran is likely to relent under sustained economic and military pressure.

“I write to you today to express my serious concern that President Trump has falsely informed Congress that after 60 days, the war with Iran has been ‘terminated’— all while the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and naval enforcement operations continue, and the underlying ceasefire arrangement remains contested and unstable,” Krishnamoorthi wrote. 

Krishnamoorthi makes clear the Administration’s characterization is not just misleading, but aimed at evading congressional authority under the War Powers Resolution.

“President Trump is simply trying to misinform Congress and the American people so that he can try to claim to be in compliance with the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which forbids U.S. armed forces from being engaged in hostilities for more than 60 days without congressional authorization. But this is not a true ceasefire, and we continue to be in an unauthorized war.” 

Krishnamoorthi requested a classified briefing by May 15 addressing the following questions:

  1. What is the Intelligence Community’s current assessment of the status of hostilities between the United States and Iran? 

  2. What is the Intelligence Community’s assessment of the durability of the current ceasefire agreement, and what instances of violations by Iran has it noted, including throughout the region? 

  3. What is the Intelligence Community’s assessment about whether Iran is likely to relent under current conditions, and what specific indicators (economic, military, political, or internal stability metrics) are being monitored to evaluate that likelihood? 

  4. What is the current assessment of Iran’s ability to sustain oil exports under blockade pressure, including the role of floating storage, onshore capacity constraints, and alternative export pathways? 

  5. How is Iran currently evading or mitigating the effects of maritime restrictions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including ship-to-ship transfers, flag manipulation, or rerouting of cargo? 

  6. What is the Intelligence Community’s assessment of Iran’s strategic intent regarding the Strait of Hormuz—specifically whether Iran seeks long-term closure, selective disruption, or bargaining leverage tied to nuclear development? 

  7. What indicators would signal that Iran is approaching a structural economic breaking point under current conditions, including storage saturation, production curtailment, or internal fiscal stress? 

 

The letter is available here.

 

Amata Thanks American Samoa’s Nurses in Celebration of National Nurses Day & Week

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Aumua Amata (Western Samoa)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), which begins with National Nurses Day (May 6) in the U.S., followed by National School Nurse Day, National Student Nurses Day (May 8), and the week is bookended by International Nurses Day (May 12). 

A file photo with Helesa Fa’ate’a who at the time of this photo was an OR surgical nurse at Landstuhl

“A special thank you to each of our wonderful nurses, especially in our islands where you are so needed. You are there for all of us right when we need you most, and you are known for carrying on with care, kindness, cheerful spirits, and excellence even in often stressful circumstances,” said Congresswoman Amata. “Each of you has a heart dedicated to healing others that led you to this profession of public service, and I know God sees your good deeds. You are appreciated and loved, and we all notice your commitment. God bless our nurses!”

The National Nurses Day theme shines a light on “The Power of Nurses” in celebration of 5 million U.S. nurses, while International Nurses Day theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” These themes emphasize the influence of nurses, and focus on leadership, workplaces and policy improvements to reduce strain and see the best possible outcomes. 

The American Nurses Association (ANA) designated May 6 to celebrate the vital contributions of nurses and kick off the week. The day was proposed in 1953 by Dorothy Sunderland, who worked in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, and 20 years later it was officially proclaimed. Before that breakthrough, it was celebrated by nurses in 1954 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s care in the Crimean War, as she is the founder of modern nursing. The International Council of Nurses chose May 12, since it is Florence Nightingale’s birthday. An oil lamp is an emblem of Nurses Day to recall her service making rounds in the night carrying an oil lamp. 

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Reps. Garamendi and Thompson Introduce Bill Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Joined by MTC

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District

VALLEJO, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of the ADAPT Assets Act (H.R.8653). The bill accelerates projects that protect vital infrastructure from natural disasters across the country, such as the much-needed flood protection on Highway 37. To mark the introduction of this bill, Congressman Garamendi held a press conference with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, California Alliance for Jobs, and other local elected officials on Highway 37.

“Natural disasters and sea level rise put critical infrastructure at risk every day and will only intensify over time. We cannot allow the cost and complexity of repairing and safeguarding our roads, bridges, and pathways to cause further delays or deterioration.” said Congressman Garamendi. “The Bay Area is on the front lines of natural degradation due to flood and fire risk. Protecting the Bay Area shoreline from flooding through 2050 is projected to cost $100 billion. The ADAPT Assets Act is designed to reduce costs while accelerating essential infrastructure repairs that our local economies and communities depend on. This legislation will strengthen our infrastructure, create good-paying union jobs, lower long-term costs, and expedite progress while employing workers across our community.”

“Our communities can’t afford to wait around for infrastructure support. As fires, floods, and other natural disasters get worse, we need to invest in repairing and strengthening our infrastructure now,” said Congressman  Thompson. “Proud to work with my colleague, Rep. Garamendi, to introduce the ADAPT Assets Act to jumpstart important infrastructure investments across our country and here at home.”

“All of us at MTC thank Congressman Garamendi and Congressman Thompson for their leadership,” said Metropolitan Transportation Commission Vice Chair and Marin County Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters. “The ADAPT Assets Act will help communities across the nation protect their infrastructure. Just as the federal government stepped up to build the national highway system and helped fund the Bay Area’s transit network, we need a strong federal partner to help us preserve these assets for future generations. There is a real urgency for communities across the North Bay, where Highway 37 is especially well suited to compete for an ADAPT Assets grant. The route is already vulnerable to flooding and threatened by sea level rise. We’re committed to a resilient Highway 37 that will not only support the North Bay workforce day in and day out but will also serve the whole Bay Area in a time of emergency.”

“California’s ability to protect our infrastructure from natural disasters depends on new funding, as proposed in the ADAPT Assets Act, to hire reliable contractors and a skilled workforce to deliver the improvements that are needed,” said Josh Arce, Senior Advisor, California Alliance for Jobs. “SR 37 is one of the most critical and vulnerable roadways in the North Bay. In addition to addressing near-term traffic congestion at places like the Highway 37 and Route 121 intersection, we support longer-term investments that are planned to protect access along this corridor and all California roadways from sea level rise. Now is the time to act to increase federal funding to shore up our infrastructure and create tens of thousands of union construction jobs and we are so grateful to Congressman Garamendi, Congressman Thompson and MTC for their leadership on this issue.”

“Climate adaptation doesn’t fail for lack of ideas — it fails because funding and agencies aren’t built to work together at scale,” said Caitlin Sweeney, Executive Director of the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. “The ADAPT Act tackles that challenge head-on, creating a pathway for complex, multi-sector projects that deliver real protection for people, infrastructure, and ecosystems when and where it’s needed most.”

“I strongly support the ADAPT Act because it makes a smart, forward-looking investment in strengthening and protecting our infrastructure from the growing impacts of natural disasters,” said Assemblywoman Lori Wilson. “By acting now, we can safeguard critical infrastructure, strengthen regional resilience, and ensure our communities are prepared for the challenges ahead.”

Bill Background

The ADAPT Assets Act establishes a national framework for cost-effective disaster preparedness and would provide $2 billion every year to support the development of 10 large-scale critical infrastructure projects, including in the Bay Area, where an estimated $100 billion is required to protect the region’s shoreline from flooding through 2050.  

The legislation advances critical initiatives that mitigate the risk of catastrophic damage, prolonged disruptions, and recurring emergency repairs to essential surface transportation assets. It also facilitates enhanced coordination with federal agencies, including FEMA, the Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and would serve as a model for the delivery of large-scale disaster resilience infrastructure projects nationwide.

View the full text of the bill HERE.

Supporting Statements

“I strongly support the ADAPT Act and its focus on delivering real, large-scale solutions to protect our communities,” said Vallejo Supervisor Cassandra James. “From shoreline flooding to critical transportation vulnerabilities, our region is on the front lines, and we need federal partnership to meet this moment. This is especially noteworthy for Solano County and Vallejo, one of the most diverse counties and cities in the nation, where resilience investments must reflect and protect the communities that make our region strong. The ADAPT Act will help ensure we are better prepared for the future while advancing sustainability, and long-term economic stability.”

“The Bay Area economy depends on our ability to move people and goods around the region, but our transportation infrastructure is increasingly threatened by rising seas and extreme weather events,” said Emily Loper, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the Bay Area Council. “The ADAPT Act will help us fund and deliver the resilience improvements we need to strengthen our transportation infrastructure for generations to come.”  

“North Bay Leadership Council supports the ADAPT Act because it finally provides the kind of coordinated funding and delivery framework needed to move critical resilience projects like State Route 37 from planning to reality. We’ve waited too long! The two-lane Highway 37 is gridlocked most of the day and is prone to flooding and disruptions causing massive delays for teachers, nurses, childcare providers, truck drivers and working families who keep our economy moving. The ADAPT Act will strengthen this vital corridor for our economy, our communities, and the long-term mobility of the North Bay,” said Joanne Webster, President and CEO of the North Bay Leadership Council.

“The Solano Transportation Authority appreciates Congressman Garamendi and Congressman Thompson’s leadership and commitment to addressing resiliency along the SR 37 corridor which will further environmental enhancements and provide congestion relief through his work on the ADAPT Act,” said Daryl Halls, Executive Director of the Solano Transportation Authority. “We thank him for his perseverance in finding solutions for this complex and diverse corridor.”

“As a County Supervisor and BCDC Commissioner addressing sea level rise, we appreciate Congressmember Garamendi’s efforts to help make our vital transportation infrastructure more resilient to sea level rise,” said John Gioia, Contra Costa County Supervisor and Commissioner at the San Francisco Bay Conservation Development Commission (BCDC).  

“This ADAPT Act is superbly timed and on the mark. It champions the vital linkage between protecting our nation’s shoreline transportation infrastructure and utilizing nature-based strategies that both enhance the natural environment and provide resilience to this infrastructure,” said Stuart Siegel, Coastal Resilience Specialist for the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. “Being the design lead for the Bay Area’s pilot of this concept – Strip Marsh East and State Route 37 – I have seen first-hand both the opportunities this Act advances and the challenges the Act helps to remedy.”

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Congressman DeSaulnier Names Dublin Student Winner of CA-10 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Representing the 11th District of California

Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced Claire Lu, a 10th grade student who lives in Dublin and attends Dublin High School, as the winner of CA-10’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition for her digital artwork, A Red Tapestry, which will be displayed in the United States Capitol for the next year.

“We received a record number of submissions this year from students all throughout CA-10 and I continue to be impressed by the creativity of young people in our district,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “It is an honor to host this competition each year to highlight the ingenuity and talent of these young artists. I look forward to seeing Claire’s work on display as I walk the halls of the Capitol!”

Forty-seven works in total were submitted to CA-10’s competition and the runners up were:

  • Joanna Jiang of Dougherty Valley High School (Junior) for her pastel work, America’s Girl
  • Amulya Chintalapati of Dougherty Valley High School (Junior) for her colored pencil work, Everything I’ll Leave Behind

Congressman DeSaulnier hosted an art exhibition and awards ceremony at the San Ramon Community Center yesterday to announce this year’s winners, meet with the participants and their families, showcase this year’s submissions, and celebrate the students’ hard work.

The winning pieces were selected by a panel of local judges, consisting of Rebecca Talley of Los Medanos College, Janette Funaro of Diablo Valley College, and Teresa Onoda, local artist and former Mayor of Moraga.

The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Rep. Panetta Announces Student Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Rep. Panetta congratulates the 2026 first place winner of the Congressional Art Competition

Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition held for local high school students. Adelaide Strom from Pacific Grove High School earned first place for her piece titled, “Adelaide in Aubergine.” Adelaide’s artwork will be proudly displayed in the United States Capitol alongside winning submissions from across the country.

The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide tradition that began in 1982. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Each spring, congressional offices select a winning piece to be displayed in the United States Capitol. First place winners and a family member are invited to Washington, D.C. for a special ceremony honoring their achievement. This year, 33 students all across the 19th Congressional District submitted original artwork for the competition.

“The immense talent we saw on display showcases the unparalleled beauty of our district and unique talent of our students in California’s 19th Congressional District,” said Rep. Panetta. “This contest also illustrates the importance of arts education and programming for our youth as a means of self-expression and of opening students to new skills, ideas, and interests. I look forward to seeing Adelaide’s artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol, with a deep sense of pride for all the young people that I have the privilege of representing. Our community and our democracy are built upon the commitment of the next generation, whether it’s through service, art, or political engagement.”

The full list of winners and honorees for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is below:

  • First Place: Adelaide Strom, Pacific Grove High School, “Adelaide in Aubergine”
  • Second Place: Katherine Zhu, Leland High School, “Passengers of Life”
  • Third Place: Emma Wang, Leland High School, “My Wish”
  • Honorable Mention for Design: Stella Rae Thelen, Pacific Collegiate School, “Hidden Mind”
  • Honorable Mention for Composition: Finn Maxwell, San Lorenzo Valley High School, “Sapere Aude”
  • Honorable Mention for Technique: Jessamine Sloan, Leland High School, “Our Beginning”
  • Honorable Mention for Story Telling: Clara Latham, Soquel High School, “I’d Be Fine”

 

First place winner Adelaide Strom’s piece titled “Adelaide in Aubergine”

 

Second place winner Katherine Zhu’s piece titled “Passengers of Life”

 

Third place winner Emma Wang’s piece titled “My Wish”

 

Honorable Mention for Technique winner Jessamine Sloan’s piece titled “Our Beginning”

 

Honorable Mention for Design winner Stella Rae Thelen’s piece titled “Hidden Mind”

 

Honorable Mention for Composition Winner Finn Maxwell’s piece titled “Sapere Aude”

 

Honorable Mention for Story Telling Clara Latham’s piece titled “I’d be Fine”

 

Rep. Panetta speaks to students, faculty, family, and friends at the Art Competition reception.

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Congressman Cohen Announces $3.1 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude

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

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive two grants totaling $3,109,370 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). One, for $1,686,167, is from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for research on early life viral infections’ impact on immune development trajectories under the direction of Dr. Octavio Ramilo. The second, for $1,423,203, is from the National Cancer Institute for support of a multi-institutional consortium evaluating experimental treatments for pediatric brain tumors under the direction of Dr. Arzu Onar-Thomas of the Department of Biostatistics.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“This substantial investment in both research on the immune system effective assessment of experimental treatments will expand our understanding and ultimately save lives. I commend Drs. Romilo and Onar-Thomas and St. Jude for their dedication to this work.”

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Miller Receives Legislator of the Year Award

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

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) was given the Legislator of the Year Award by the American Ambulance Association for her work supporting rural healthcare. This recognition follows Congresswoman Miller’s introduction of legislation that would increase Medicare reimbursement rates for EMS providers and adjust the compensation Critical Access Hospitals receive for emergency medical transports in mountainous areas. More information on the specific bills can be found below. 

“I was honored to be given the Legislator of the Year Award by the American Ambulance Association. Serving on the Health Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means has given me the opportunity to address key issues affecting rural populations at home in West Virginia and throughout the country. Everyone, regardless of where they live, deserves access to quality, life-saving care,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller.

Today’s award presentation took place at Jan-Care’s Beckley facilities, where Congresswoman Miller toured to see firsthand the work EMS providers undertake for West Virginians in need. Employing 430 individuals, Jan-Care provides services to 11 counties in West Virginia and is the primary 911 service in five counties. On average, Jan-Care responds to over 100,000 calls for help per year, driving more than 6 million miles to deliver EMT services throughout its coverage area.  

Background:

  • In December 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act. This bipartisan legislation strengthens the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program so Critical Access Hospitals have the resources they need to improve quality, modernize services, and adapt to new care models.
  • In September 2025, Congresswoman Miller joined several House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, and U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the agencies to protect access to ground ambulance services provided to patients in rural areas by promptly updating geographic adjustments to the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule to ensure correct payment for rural and super-rural communities.
  • In June 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act (PEAKS) Act, which would allow for Critical Access Hospitals located in mountainous areas to be reimbursed for their emergency medical transportation services.
  • In March 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act, which would ensure that rural and remote communities maintain access to critical emergency services by providing adequate Medicare reimbursements for emergency service providers, helping them hire and retain EMT staff and modernize their equipment to continue delivering life-saving care.

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