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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Dwight Evans (2nd District of Pennsylvania)

PHILADELPHIA (July 23, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans’ (D-PA-3) office will hold a series of “Congress Comes to You” constituent service events, starting Monday, July 28 in Roxborough.

“From issues with passports, immigration, the Postal Service, IRS, and Social Security to the Department of Veterans Affairs – my office is here to help!” Evans said.

All events will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. except where noted:

● Monday, July 28: Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Ave., 19128

● Monday, Aug. 4: Blanche A. Nixon Library, 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway, 19143

● Tuesday, Aug. 5: South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S. Broad St., 19145

● Tuesday, Aug. 19, 4-6 p.m., Nicetown-Tioga Library, 3720 N. Broad St., 19140

● Wednesday, Aug. 20, 5-8 p.m., Philadelphia Zoo Community Night, 3400 W. Girard Ave., 19104

● Monday, Aug. 25, Queen Memorial Library, 1201 S. 23rd St., 19146

● Monday, Sept. 22, Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, 68 W. Chelten Ave., 19144 

● Tuesday, Sept. 23, Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., 19129 

Evans also maintains two full-time offices in Philadelphia:

● Northwest Philadelphia: 7174 Ogontz Ave., 19138, phone (215) 276-0340

● Point Breeze: 1310 Point Breeze Ave., 19146, phone (215) 254-3400

Evans represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Northwest and West Philadelphia and parts of North, South, Southwest and Center City Philadelphia. He recently announced that his office returned to or saved $4.5 million for constituents in 2024 in cases involving federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs. The 2024 figure brings Evans’ office’s total to more than $45.5 million returned to or saved for constituents during his first eight years in Congress.

Evans’ website is evans.house.gov and his social media handle is @RepDwightEvans on YouTube, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads.

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

BUTLER, PA — During a ceremony on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) named Bill Bellis and Ken Laughlin as the latest Community Champions of Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District.

Both men were courteous and professional during multiple visits to their properties by Rep. Kelly, the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, and law enforcement officials during the Task Force’s investigation of the attempted assassination of President Trump on the Butler Farm Show grounds in 2024. The July 13, 2024 rally was held on the Butler Farm Show grounds. The would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, fired his weapon from atop the AGR building.

“Bill and Ken have long been great members of the Butler community. But their dedication and professionalism while assisting the Task Force during our high-profile investigation last year once again showed their commitment to their neighbors in Butler County and their fellow Americans,” said Rep. Kelly.

Bellis is the Chief Financial Officer of American Glass Research (AGR) International. Laughlin is President of the Butler Farm Show Senior Board of Directors.

BACKGROUND

The Community Champion Award is a citation instituted by the Office of U.S. Representative Mike Kelly in January 2015 to recognize and thank service-minded individuals throughout Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District for selfless and significant contributions to their surrounding communities. Each winner is presented with an official award plaque from Rep. Kelly’s office, a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol building, and a statement of congratulations entered into the official Congressional Record.

In February, Rep. Kelly honored Erie businessman Chris Sirianni for his contributions to the Lake Erie Ale Trail and promoting the craft beer industry in Northwest Pennsylvania. In April, Rep. Kelly presented outgoing Crawford County Treasurer Christine Krzysiak a Community Champion for her years of public service.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) led a group of bipartisan House colleagues in sending a letter to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary urging immediate action against the rising threat of illegal, counterfeit anti-obesity medications entering the U.S. 

These counterfeit products, which include unapproved versions of the active ingredients in Ozempic and Wegovy, which are often smuggled from unregistered foreign suppliers, primarily in China, and pose serious risks to American consumers.

“The United States has set the gold standard for safe, effective medicine,” said Rep. Hudson. “I want to make sure North Carolinians, and all Americans, are able to have access to safe treatments without the fear of unsafe, illicit and unapproved ingredients. I look forward to working with Commissioner Makary and Secretary Kennedy to improve our oversight of these illicit drugs and protecting the health and safety of all Americans.”

The letter asks the FDA to use its existing statutory authority to ramp up enforcement over illegally imported prescription drugs. Specifically, the agency should immediately work with Customs and Border Patrol to issue an import alert and step up enforcement at the border to prevent Chinese entities from undermining America’s supply of safe medicines by shipping unsafe and illicit weight loss drugs into the United States.

Members expressed their readiness to work with Commissioner Makary and the Administration to ensure the FDA has the tools, clarity, and support they need to address the problem. 

Read the full letter here.

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

COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a roundtable at her Columbus district office with the Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and representatives from many of its affiliate unions to discuss how the Trump Administration’s escalating attacks on unions and the enactment of Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will harm Ohioans. The discussion centered on the real-world impacts on Ohio’s economy and hardworking Ohio families, and Congresswoman Beatty reiterated her continued commitment to standing with organized labor in Central Ohio.

 

Throughout the conversation, members of the roundtable shared insights about the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the clean energy and infrastructure investments that have lowered energy prices and driven job growth across our communities, as well as the attacks on health care, education, Social Security, and other critical government programs and services that Americans rely on. 

 

“As many of you know, I am a proud daughter of a union worker, so I know firsthand the life-changing impact of organized labor,” said Congresswoman Beatty at the event,“Donald Trump has attacked organized labor because he’s afraid of our collective power—of what happens when we raise our voices together to demand fairness, equity, opportunity, and a better tomorrow.”

 

Among the Trump Administration’s most damaging actions has been its direct attacks on the federal workforce, including its efforts to unlawfully fire tens of thousands of federal workers across the country without any due process. As AFL-CIO and others have been fighting back in court, Congresswoman Beatty has been fighting back in Congress by joining her Democratic colleagues in sending several letters urging the administration to reverse its terminations of federal employees at agencies like the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and more. She has also opposed President Trump’s executive order targeting union rights and is a proud cosponsor of the Protect America’s Workforce Act – legislation that would prohibit the implementation of that dangerous order.

 

“As you know, the President has tried to end collective bargaining rights for nearly three-quarters of the federal workforce, Beatty continued. “He has illegally fired federal employees, halted the important work of critical agencies like the National Labor Relations Board, and dismantled programs and services across the federal government. Congressional Democrats are dedicated to continuing to do everything we can to fight back. We’ve sent letters, introduced legislation, and stood side by side with federal union workers in protest.”

 

Congresswoman Beatty reaffirmed her commitment to advancing pro-labor policies in Congress, protecting the rights of union workers, fighting back against the devastating policies in Republicans’ Big Ugly Law, and holding the Trump Administration accountable. “We will not let decades of progress for America’s workers and the American people be erased,”she said. “Together, we will continue to fight for access to affordable health care, educational opportunity, good-paying jobs, and the benefits every worker has earned and deserves.”

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement on the passing of former Columbus City Council member, Dorothy Teater:

 

“Today, we mourn the passing of my good friend, and trailblazer of central Ohio politics, Dorothy Teater. As the first woman elected to the Franklin County Commission and the first woman to run on a major political ticket in central Ohio, she paved the way for female political leaders throughout Ohio and continued to inspire young women in our community, throughout her decades-long career.”

 

“Dorothy Teater was the kind of leader who didn’t just earn respect—she commanded it, with grace and grit. She was candid, grounded, and deeply committed to her community. Whether you agreed with her or not, you couldn’t help but admire her strength and ambition. Even her toughest political opponents spoke of her with respect—and that says it all.”

 

“She will be sorely missed, but her legacy will live on forever, through Ohio’s female political leaders. My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. ”

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jesús Chuy García (IL-04)

CHICAGO, IL — Severe storms on Friday and Monday caused flash floods that devastated thousands of residents across Southwest Chicago and the suburbs. More than 2,000 flooded basement reports have already been filed—and that’s just part of the damage. Streets, vehicles, entire homes, commercial and industrial properties, and even a local library were hit hard, especially in working-class communities where recovery will be the toughest.

“I’ve been in contact with Governor Pritzker and local officials to uplift calls for a state emergency declaration and federal disaster assistance,” said Congressman García. “Our communities need immediate relief and long-term investments to prevent this kind of flooding from happening again. I’ll keep fighting to make sure our neighborhoods aren’t left behind.”

If you’ve been affected, please report damage to your local ward or municipality and document everything. My office is here to help connect you to resources as they become available. You can reach us at (773) 475-0833. 

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02)

EAGAN, MN – This week, following U.S. Representative Angie Craig and Minnesota Congressional Democrats’ push, the Trump Administration announced that they will be releasing more than $70 million in funding that had been illegally withheld from Minnesota public schools. 

In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Russel Vought earlier this month, Rep. Craig and her colleagues expressed their concern that the Administration had been withholding $74 million in previously appropriated funding from the State of Minnesota, local school districts and students. The letter was co-signed by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-04), Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03).

“Our communities, schools, educators, and students in Minnesota and in every corner of the nation will suffer without these federal education investments, and they must be released immediately to ensure that our local leaders can best plan for the rapidly approaching 2025-2026 school year,” the Members wrote.

The federal dollars released this week will fund Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (Title II-A), English Language Acquisition (Title III-A), Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (Title IV-A), 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV-B), Migrant Education (Title I-C) and Adult Basic and Literacy Education State Grants. 

Rep. Craig has long fought to protect education in Minnesota and across the country. She has been a fierce critic of the Administration’s efforts to defund and dismantle the Department of Education.

This Congress, she cosponsored the Department of Education Protection Act, which would prohibit Congressional funds from being used to fire agency workers or drastically alter the Department of Education without prior Congressional approval. She also led a joint resolution opposing cuts to the Department of Education and condemning any Congressional or Executive action that attempts to dismantle the Department.

And in May, she led 89 of her Congressional colleagues in blasting the Administration’s decision to eliminate critical Head Start programs that promote early childhood development and ease the burden of child care on working families. 

In a show of support for Minnesota’s educators and in opposition to the Administration’s proposed cuts to education funding, Rep. Craig invited Education Minnesota President Denise Specht as her guest to this year’s State of the Union.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02)

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (MN-02) joined her colleagues Reps. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) in introducing legislation to combat the housing affordability crisis and help Minnesota’s first-time homebuyers purchase a home.

The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10% of a home’s purchase price, up to a maximum of $15,000, for low-and middle-income, first-time homebuyers.

“For folks looking to put down roots in Minnesota, buying their first home is a critical step,” said Rep. Craig.“Unfortunately, that step is out of reach for too many Minnesotans – but it doesn’t have to be. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act would combat the housing crisis in our state by giving first-time homebuyers the boost they need to afford a home and invest in our communities.”

Rep. Craig has been working in Congress to combat the housing crisis and help bring homeownership within reach for Minnesotans.

Last month, she introduced legislation with Rep. Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) and others that would enable the federal government to better track and study housing loss across the country.

Her Federal Inquiry into the Nature and Documentation (FIND) of Housing Loss Act would create a joint taskforce between the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Director of the Census Bureau, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to conduct the National Housing Loss Report. The taskforce would identify the types of and reasoning behind housing losses that have occurred in the U.S. since January 1, 2022. The report, which would be submitted to Congress within six months of the taskforce’s creation, would include statistical data to help lawmakers craft federal housing policy.

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

KANSAS CITY, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited El Centro’s Head Start program in Kansas City, KS to meet with students, educators, and staff. During her visit, Davids read to children and spoke with faculty about the importance of affordable, reliable early childhood education — especially for working parents.

“Programs like Head Start are about more than just learning — they’re about making sure parents can go to work knowing their kids are safe, supported, and on track to succeed,” said Davids. “Decades of research has proven Head Start’s personal and economic benefits. We should be expanding access to early childhood education, not threatening the programs that make it possible for families and children to get ahead.”

Davids’ visit follows recent federal actions that have put added strain on Head Start providers. Last week, government investigators found that the Trump Administration illegally withheld Head Start funds, disrupting care for families across the country. President Trump has also floated proposals to eliminate the program altogether, calling its curriculum “radical.” Davids has pushed back against these efforts in Washington, working to protect investments that lower costs for families and support the child care workforce.

“We are thankful for Rep. Davids’ support of child care availability and for working hard to make it more affordable for all our families,” said Erica Andrade, President and CEO of El Centro. “For El Centro, our Academy for Children is a cornerstone program that provides community access to early childhood education, which is the foundation for creating lifelong learners. Our dual-language academy embraces both Spanish and English — helping children maintain their home language or exposing them to a second language — while also preparing them for kindergarten.”

El Centro’s partner, The Family Conservancy, has experienced recent federal funding cuts tied to workforce capacity issues. Despite long waitlists of Kansas families, many providers continue to face staffing shortages that limit enrollment and strain already tight budgets. Davids is working in Congress to strengthen the early education workforce and ensure programs like Head Start can continue serving Kansas families.

“Child care is essential community infrastructure, and it’s time we invest in it like our future depends on it — because it does,” said Paula Neth, President and CEO, The Family Conservancy. “We all pay the price when families struggle to find and afford care, and providers are asked to do more with less. This is more than a personal challenge — it’s a community crisis.  We’re grateful for leaders like Representative Sharice Davids who understand what’s at stake and are working to expand access for families across Kansas and beyond.”

As a first-generation college student who worked her way from Leavenworth High School to Cornell Law School, Davids understands the value of quality education for student success and our overall economy. She has long fought to protect education and child care in Kansas and has been a fierce critic of the administration’s efforts to defund and reorganize the Department of Education. She has visited multiple Head Start programs in Kansas including Kansas City Kansas Public School’s Successful Beginnings, The Family Conservancy, the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Project Eagle, and Olathe Public Schools Head Start.

   

Students in early childhood education programs are less likely to repeat grades, are 25 percent more likely to graduate high school, and are four times more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree in comparison to non-Head Start students. But long-term benefits of Head Start programs are not only limited to educational success. Children in Head Start are healthier and have better social and emotional skills. In adulthood, statistics show that former Head Start students experience greater economic stability and earn higher wages.

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

Today, Representative Sharice Davids urged the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to immediately release critical federal investments owed to the Kansas Forest Service (KFS). Despite Congress approving the funding nearly five months ago, the Trump Administration has failed to distribute the resources Kansas needs to support rural fire departments, protect agriculture operations, prevent wildfires, and keep Kansans safe.

“While this administration sits on these critical investments it is required to spend, firefighters across Kansas are worried about the impact this will have across the state,” wrote Davids. “If KFS does not receive the funding it’s owed by the USFS, the agency will be forced to lay off staff and cut services that support our farmers, cool our cities, clean our air, and beautify Kansas communities.”

“We’ve all felt the pressure at KFS with the uncertainty surrounding our long-awaited funding,” said Jason Hartman, State Forester, Kansas Forester Service. “We genuinely appreciate Representative Davids’ proactive approach in seeking clarity on the situation. These funds will enable us to continue providing Kansans with the professional assistance they expect from KFS.”

KFS depends on federal funding for 60–80 percent of its annual budget. Without its federal appropriation, KFS will be forced to make drastic cuts throughout the state. The delayed funds support:

• Training for over 1,500 firefighters across the state,
• Equipment and resources for rural fire departments,
• Forest health programs for private landowners and farmers,
• Tree-planting and community forestry in cities like Overland Park, Ottawa, and De Soto,
• Invasive species detection and response.

Davids’ letter also highlights a troubling pattern under the Trump Administration:

• A proposed 35 percent cut to the U.S. Forest Service budget for fiscal year 2026,
• Public threats to use so-called ‘pocket rescissions’ to unlawfully block congressionally approved spending,
• The abrupt cancellation of a $1 million tree-planting grant for Olathe, Kansas.

According to KFS, funding that normally arrives in May or June still hasn’t come — with fewer than two months left in the fiscal year. Without immediate action, the agency could be forced to scale back or eliminate essential programs and services.

“With fewer than two months remaining in the fiscal year, the USFS must act quickly to distribute these awards before September 30 and ensure that KFS and other state forestry agencies do not suffer a lapse in services due to your delays,” continued Davids.

Davids has consistently supported bipartisan efforts to fund wildfire resilience, rural infrastructure, and environmental protection. She is now calling on the Trump Administration to stop using bureaucratic delays to sidestep Congress and deliver the resources Kansans are owed.

Read the full letter here.