Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio)

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District who have been accepted to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies during a ceremony at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. Each student was nominated by Congressman Latta and has received an appointment to the Class of 2030 at their respective academy.  

“It was an honor to nominate these students to our nation’s service academies. I was privileged to spend the afternoon celebrating Adam, Jack, Michele, and Eli as they begin this new chapter in their lives. I thank each of these students for their commitment to serve our great nation, and I am confident they will thrive at their respective academies,” said Latta.  

Students honored at today’s event and their respective appointments:  

Adam Buell, U.S. Military Academy  

Pandora Gilboa High School

Jack Buell, U.S. Military Academy

Pandora Gilboa High School

Michele Smith, U.S. Air Force Academy  

Avon High School 

Eli Chevalier, U.S. Naval Academy  

Mohawk High School

Foster Requests Funding for 20 Community Projects Across 11th District

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Foster (11th District of Illinois)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced the 20 Community Project Funding requests he submitted on behalf of Illinois’ 11th Congressional District for Fiscal Year 2027.

Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. These projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. 

“From day one, it has been one of my top priorities to ensure the communities I represent receive their fair share of federal dollars,” said Foster. “Selecting just 20 projects from the many strong submissions we received was no simple task, but I’m confident these initiatives will provide meaningful benefits to residents of the 11th District and help strengthen our communities for years to come. I look forward to working with the Appropriations Committee to secure this critical funding.”

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Foster has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects selected. Links to these certification forms are available below each project description.

The 20 projects submitted are listed below in no particular order:

North Central College: STEM Equipment for Research and Workforce Development 

Amount Requested: $800,000

North Central College

This funding would be used to purchase two pieces of precision instrumentation—a confocal microscope and a scanning electron microscope (SEM)—for science and engineering laboratories. This would provide STEM students with hands-on training that supports workforce development, as well as enhance North Central College’s research and development capabilities.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Water and Sewer Extension for I-90/Rt. 23 Corridor

Amount Requested: $1,425,000

City of Marengo

The funding would be used for the extension of water and sewer infrastructure, including a lift station and water tower, to support industrial development along the I-90 and Route 23 corridor in Marengo. This project will provide clean water and improved sewer services for residents, as well as create the infrastructure necessary to support regional economic development.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Aurora Road to Sustainable Homeownership Program

Amount Requested: $2,500,000

City of Aurora

The funding would be used to acquire vacant land, remediate, and prepare sites, and construct energy-efficient starter homes in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, increasing access to affordable and sustainable homeownership for working families in the City of Aurora.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Lemont East Regional Water and Sewer Connectivity Project

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Village of Lemont

The funding would be used for water and sewer connectivity upgrades to existing water mains and lift stations, improving overall water quality and supporting development in the region.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Aurora Public Library West Branch Addition and Renovation

Amount Requested: $8,000,000

Aurora Public Library District

The funding would be used for a comprehensive remodel of the Aurora Public Library’s West Branch location, including critical infrastructure upgrades and the expansion of designated spaces for community members. This project would improve the library’s visibility and increase access to a valuable community resource.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

The Woodstock Rail Yard Project

Amount Requested: $2,250,000

County of McHenry

The funding would be used for the final phase of the consolidation of two substandard Metra rail yards in the City of Crystal Lake and the Village of Barrington, as well as the construction of a new rail yard in the City of Woodstock. This will allow Metra to provide more frequent commuter train service on the UPNW Line and help create economic opportunities for rural communities in McHenry County.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Fox River Bike Trail Extension

Amount Requested: $9,000,000

City of Batavia

The funding would be used for the construction of a new segment of the Fox River Regional Trail in Batavia. This project will improve connectivity along the multi-use Fox River Trail, as well as add critical safety and guidance features for pedestrians and cyclists.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Kane County Emergency Response Facility Expansion & Modernization

Amount Requested: $1,000,000

Kane County Department of Transportation (KDOT)

The funding would be used for the renovation of the current KDOT building and the construction of an insulated metal building attached to the existing KDOT building. These improvements will allow Kane County to safely house, maintain, and deploy critical transportation equipment necessary to respond to severe weather and emergency events.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Burlington Roadway Resurfacing 

Amount Requested: $6,400,000

Village of Burlington

The funding would be used to mill and resurface all in-town and rural roads throughout the Village of Burlington. Currently, the Village of Burlington—a community of only 535 people—does not have the resources necessary to make critical safety improvements to the 6.86 square miles of roadway they oversee. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

East Branch DuPage River Stream Enhancement Project

Amount Requested: $10,000,000

DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup/The Conservation Foundation

The funding would be used to restore and enhance 7.5 miles of riverine and riparian habitats along the East Branch of the DuPage River through targeted ecological and geomorphic improvements. This will help improve water quality, ecosystem health, and floodplain function.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Village of Holiday Hills Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (Phase 3)

Amount Requested: $3,500,000

Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District

The funding would be used for the completion of a multi-phase project to provide centralized sanitary sewer service and wastewater treatment to the Village of Holiday Hills and Le Villa Vaupell Subdivision in McHenry County. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Metra Station Display and Signage

Amount Requested: $500,000

Metra

The funding would be used to modernize passenger information systems at three of the busiest Metra stations on the BNSF Line: Aurora, Route 59, and Naperville. This will improve accessibility and reduce barriers to using public transit, encourage transportation mode shifts to reduce highway congestion, and provide a welcoming experience to those riding Metra.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Village of Romeoville Water Main Replacement (Phase 3)

Amount Requested: $3,520,000

Village of Romeoville

The funding would be used to replace the aging and corroded water main within Romeoville’s Hampton Park Subdivision, which would improve public health for residents and prevent recurring water outages.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

McHenry Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Amount Requested: $3,000,000

City of McHenry

The funding would be used to replace approximately 280 lead service lines within the city’s distribution system, improving water quality and public health.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Lakewood Western Utilities Extension

Amount Requested: $6,056,000

Village of Lakewood

The funding would be used for the extension of water and sewer utilities at Illinois Routes 47 and 176 to support Lakewood’s population growth and future development. This project will ensure that residents have access to improved sewer services and create the infrastructure necessary to support regional economic development.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

McHenry County College Learning Commons

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

McHenry County College (MCC)

The funding would be used for the final phase of renovating MCC’s library into an innovative Learning Commons that will support collaborative learning and provide students with immediate access to cutting-edge technology and digital resources. This project will reduce barriers for students without access to advanced technology at home, extend facility access to the broader community, encourage social interaction, and create a hub to develop information literacy skills.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Urban Ecology Field Station at Arlene Shoemaker Forest Preserve

Amount Requested: $3,375,000

Forest Preserve District of Kane County

The funding would be used to construct an Urban Ecology Field Station based at the Arlene Shoemaker Forest Preserve in Aurora. This project will provide community members in Kane County’s urban centers, especially the City of Aurora, with access to a nature center that has programs, educational exhibits, and outdoor infrastructure relevant to their unique urban ecology.

Click HEREto read the required financial disclosure letter.

Village of Woodridge MacArthur Drive Water Main Improvement Plan

Amount Requested: $670,000

Village of Woodridge

The funding would be used to replace approximately 2,700 linear feet of existing cast iron water main on MacArthur Drive that is aging and subject to frequent repairs. Replacement of the water main will prevent costly repairs and provide the infrastructure necessary to rehabilitate the roadway.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

12th Street Utility Improvement Project

Amount Requested: $2,500,000

City of St. Charles

The funding would be used for the replacement of sanitary and water utilities, and the addition of a new storm sewer on N. 12th Street. This project will improve overall sewer capacity, reduce flooding, and decrease erosion and sediment transmission to the Fox River from storm sewer outfalls.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

Appleton Road Grade Separation

Amount Requested: $1,840,000

City of Belvidere

The funding would be used to complete the design engineering phase required for the construction of a grade separation structure over two existing at-grade Union Pacific Railroad crossings along South Appleton Road in the City of Belvidere. This project will decrease traffic congestion and improve overall safety for emergency vehicles and commuters using this road.

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter.

 

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Rep. Weber’s National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Advances Out of the Full House Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Randy Weber’s (TX-14) H.R. 8462, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, advanced out of the full House Science, Space, and Technology Committee unanimously and is now eligible for consideration on the U.S. House Floor.

Watch Representative Weber’s Opening Statement here.

Read Representative Weber’s Opening Statement below:

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’m pleased to sponsor and support H.R. 8462, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.

“The Trump Administration has identified quantum information science, technology, and engineering as one of the Nation’s highest research and development priority areas. First passed in 2018 during President Trump’s first term, the National Quantum Initiative aimed to accelerate the Nation’s advancement in quantum sciences and technologies. These efforts demonstrate a long-term commitment to American innovation, as well as maintaining U.S. leadership in science and technology.

“As the global push toward quantum supremacy intensifies, the United States faces growing pressure to maintain its leadership. Our adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party, are committing significant resources to quantum information science. The U.S. cannot and must not afford to fall behind in the race for quantum supremacy.

“This legislation builds on the hard work and progress we’ve made over the past eight years to strengthen quantum information science. It sustains the basic research that underpins our success while including translational research to move quantum technologies toward real-world applications. It also prioritizes workforce development, recognizing that a strong talent pipeline is absolutely critical to advancing and deploying these technologies

“Lastly, it reinforces the importance of leveraging international partnerships to address the challenges and threats posed by our adversaries. This legislation also formally adds the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, to the National Quantum Initiative. NASA has made meaningful contributions to the goals of the National Quantum Initiative through targeted investments, including quantum-enabled technologies for space science and precision measurement. Quantum science, engineering, and technology have the potential to redefine what’s possible in this field. The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act helps unlock that potential, and that is exactly what it is going to do.

“I want to thank everyone who took the time and effort to submit thoughtful feedback and suggestions on how Congress can strengthen the National Quantum Initiative. I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow members of this committee and stakeholders as we move this process forward.

“Mr. Chairman, I yield back.”

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Congressman Al Green to Host Homeland Security Members for Site Visit and FIFA World Cup Fact-Finding Forum on Emergency Preparedness and Response at NRG Stadium

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) —On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a member of the Homeland Security Committee and the Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States, together with Committee Ranking Member Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-02) and Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA-02), announced they will host a “Fact-Finding Forum on Emergency Preparedness and Response” relating to the FIFA World Cup in Houston and the lasting lessons of Hurricane Harvey. The forum will include public officials from Greater Houston and the surrounding area to discuss disaster readiness, public safety coordination, infrastructure concerns, and emergency response planning ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Prior to the forum, the Members will conduct a site visit to Texas Medical Center Helix Park, tour Meyerland and Brays Bayou areas affected by numerous floods and visit NRG Stadium. This fact-finding mission aims to assess ongoing preparedness related to disaster response ahead of hurricane season in addition to hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup events that estimate over half a million people attending from across the world. 

Congressman Bennie Thompson stated, “With the World Cup coming to Houston next month, we need to ensure the city is fully prepared. Hurricane season also begins in June, so readiness is not just important, but urgent. This forum is an opportunity to hear directly from local leaders to make sure emergency response, and public safety plans are ready to protect both residents and visitors.”

Congressman Al Green stated, “I am grateful to Ranking Member Bennie Thompson and Representative Troy Carter for partnering with me in convening this critical forum. Houston understands the importance of strong emergency preparedness and resilient communities. As we prepare to host FIFA World Cup events during hurricane season, we have a responsibility to ask the difficult questions now, not after lives and communities are impacted. This forum is about accountability, coordination, and making certain our emergency response systems are ready to meet the moment.”

 

Click here to watch the “Fact-Finding Forum on Emergency Preparedness and Response” at 2:00 PM CT on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Click here to watch the press conference livestream of the event at 3:30 PM CT on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Congressman Al Green Introduces a Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for His Disgraceful, Despicable, and Disrespectful Social Media Post Depicting Himself as Jesus Christ

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

Washington, DC)—On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green introduced the “Original Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, and disrespectful social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, diminishing the dignity of the Presidency and bringing disrepute to the office.”The resolution exposes concerns about the April 12, 2026, “Truth Social” post, describing it as disrespectful and offensive for using artificial intelligence to depict himself (Donald Trump) in a manner consistent with sacred religious imagery. As reported by Reuters, the AI-generated image portrayed him as a Christ-like figure and sparked widespread backlash from religious leaders and the public.  The resolution notes that such conduct is offensive to people of faith and diminishes the respect and seriousness the office of the Presidency is meant to embody. The resolution also reaffirms the importance of respecting religious precepts upholding the constitutional principles of religious freedom. 

A copy of the resolution is accessible by clicking here.

Congressman Al Green stated, “I strongly condemn President Trump’s post depicting himself as Jesus Christ. Using sacred religious imagery in this way is profoundly disrespectful to people of faith, not only in America, but around the world. It diminishes the dignity of the Presidency and sends the wrong message about the values we stand for. The American people deserve leadership that respects our shared beliefs and upholds the integrity of this office.”

Congressman Al Green to Host Passport Day with State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage, and Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith Sr. at the Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Congressman Al Green will host Passport Day along with State Representative Ron Reynolds, Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage, and Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith Sr. at the Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center. Representatives from the U.S. Department of State will be present to assist constituents with a variety of travel-related services, including passport applications and renewals.

Appointments are encouraged and may be scheduled online here; however, walk-ins will be accommodated. The event will take place at the Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center located at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Houston, Texas 77459, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT. Constituents are encouraged to review the attached flyer for application preparation, as well as visit Travel.State.Gov for additional details and answers to frequently asked questions.

Congressman Al Green stated, “I am pleased to return to Missouri City together with State Representative Ron Reynolds, Commissioner Grady Prestage, Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith Sr., and representatives from the U.S. Department of State. Passport Day has helped connect constituents with essential travel and identification resources that can make a meaningful difference. We encourage everyone to come prepared and ensure they have the documents needed for future travel and important identification purposes.”

Click here to watch the YouTube Live Stream of the event at 10:30 AM CT.

Congressman Cohen Protests Call for Redistricting

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

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has represented a majority-Black district in Congress since 2007, responded to state Republican lawmakers’ call for a special legislative session to consider redistricting, and made the following statement:

“This transparent effort to create a seat for a member of Congress who will rubber stamp Trump’s increasingly bizarre and dangerous agenda will also dilute the Black vote in Tennessee to the point of irrelevance. 

“I have been consulting with voting rights lawyers and other experts to fight this move with every option available, political and legal. The filing deadline for candidates for the 120th Congress has passed. Were the General Assembly to change the district maps, candidates already seeking office in one district could find themselves in the absurd situation of running in another – a wholesale injustice to voters and a mockery of democracy. 

“Republican state lawmakers clearly have the votes to make this Machiavellian move. I hope fairness is part of their consideration and that they abandon it.”

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Golden wins President Trump’s support for extending moratorium on lobster, right whale regulations until 2035

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today won the support of the White House for his legislation to protect Maine’s lobstermen from new regulations related to the North Atlantic right whale until 2035. 

Golden in recent weeks has had several conversations with administration officials about the bill, H.R. 8509. The Trump administration announced its support for the bill in a Statement of Administration Policy released this afternoon. 

Golden worked with the Maine delegation and Governor Janet Mills to win the moratorium on industry-crippling new regulations — including potential fishery closures — in 2022 under President Joe Biden, but the freeze is scheduled to expire in 2028. Golden has long advocated for the federal government to extend the moratorium. 

“The need to protect Maine’s iconic lobster industry knows no party. I’m grateful for the President’s support for Maine’s lobstermen and hopeful that my colleagues in the House will join me in quickly passing this bill into law,” Golden said. 

“Before we enacted this moratorium, Maine’s lobster industry was on the verge of shutting down because of proposed regulations that were onerous and based on flawed science and hypothetical scenarios rather than the reality on the water. Extending the moratorium will give lobstermen and their communities stability and peace of mind, protect an industry worth half a billion dollars annually and give the government time to get the science right,” Golden said. 

Golden’s bill can be found here. The White House’s Statement of Administration Policy can be found here.  

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Pappas Backs Bills to Improve and Strengthen Child Care

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Continuing his work to address New Hampshire families’ child care needs, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is backing several pieces of legislation to improve access to child care and strengthen services.

Affordable, accessible child care is essential to children’s development and learning, and parents’ ability to go to work. In New Hampshire, the average cost of child care is now $14,870 per year, and the cost of child care for two children exceeds both median rent and in-state university tuition. Nearly half of Granite Staters live in a child care desert, and it’s estimated that New Hampshire businesses lose $56 million annually due to the lack of available licensed child care slots.

In February, Pappas helped introduce the bipartisan After Hours Child Care Act, which would improve access to affordable child care for parents working nontraditional hours. Last week he introduced the Rural Child Care Access Act, legislation to help child care providers serving small and rural areas upgrade existing facilities or construct new ones and strengthen services by creating a new grant program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. He is also announcing his support for:

  • the Child Care for Working Families Act, which would ensure families can afford the child care they need, expand access to more high-quality options, stabilize the child care sector, and help ensure child care workers taking care of our nation’s kids are paid livable wages. It would also dramatically expand access to pre-K and support full-day, full-year Head Start programs and increase wages for Head Start workers.
  • the Child Care Infrastructure Actwhich would construct new or renovate existing child care facilities to increase child care capacity and ensure safe early learning facilities for children.
  • the Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities (HERO) for Child Care Actwhich would improve access to reliable, high-quality childcare for military families by increasing hiring flexibility at Child Development Centers (CDC).
  • the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Actwhich would help local police departments establish and expand child care options for their officers and address the nationwide police staffing shortages by making it easier for parents to enter and stay in the field.

“Child care must be a national priority to support families and our economic future, and we need a comprehensive, all-of-the-above approach to address it. I’m backing legislation to help families afford child care, support providers and staff, strengthen early education, and improve access for military families, law enforcement officers, and parents who work nontraditional hours,” said Congressman Pappas. “I will continue working to ensure we have strong child care services that support providers and staff and enable kids to learn and parents to have peace of mind.”

Background:

The Child Care for Working Families Act would expand and enhance the Child Care and Development Block Grants (CCDBG) through the creation of three key programs: the Birth Through Five Child Care and Early Learning Entitlement Program, the Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) Grants, and the Universal Preschool Program.

The Child Care Infrastructure Act would establish a grant program at HHS to award grants to states for the purpose of constructing new or renovating existing child care facilities to help build child care capacity and ensure safe early learning facilities for children. The bill also requires a needs assessment of the condition of child care facilities throughout the U.S. financial institutions or other organizations that have demonstrated experience in developing or financing early care and learning facilities.

The Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities (HERO) for Child Care Act would improve Child Development Centers (CDC) on military bases by establishing a Department of Defense-wide Childcare Readiness Data System that tracks capacity, staffing levels, vacancies, turnover, compensation ranges, and waitlists by installation and region. The bill would modernize hiring and staffing processes for CDC and authorize partnerships with national service volunteers trained in education services.

The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program under the Administration for Children and Families to supply grants to law enforcement agencies to provide child care benefits to their officers. This bill would authorize $24 million in funding for each of the next five fiscal years for law enforcement agencies to construct or operate new centers for police departments’ exclusive use, offer scholarships to subsidize the cost of care, and provide assistance for care for children with disabilities. It would set aside 20% of the total grant funding for police departments employing fewer than 200 officers and require HHS to report to Congress on the operating status of grant recipients, employee retention and recruitment data, if needs have been met, and any unmet child care needs of other first responder sectors.

Pappas continues to advocate for investments in child care to be made in New Hampshire, including $1 million in federal dollars he secured through the Congressional appropriations process to make enhancements to the Child Study and Development Center at UNH, help create an Early Child Institute for Excellence, and improve child care and education in New Hampshire. He has heldroundtable conversations with child care workers and New Hampshire families about the urgent need to address rising costs for families by making child care more affordable.

Pappas fought for the original expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan and has continuously advocated for reinstating the expanded Child Tax Credit to help Granite State families make ends meet. It’s estimated that 34,000 more children in New Hampshire would benefit from reinstating the fully expanded Child Tax Credit. 

Jayapal, Huffman Support Plaintiffs Aiming to Depoliticize National Parks Access

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) filed an amicus brief in the case of Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum, supporting the plaintiffs. The case challenges the Department of the Interior’s unprecedented decision to feature a portrait of President Trump on America the Beautiful national park passes. 

“Trump is acting like an authoritarian, putting his face on buildings across Washington, DC, on our money, and even on American the Beautiful passes — replacing Glacier National Park,” said Jayapal. “This is flagrant self-promotion and an unacceptable politicization of our National Parks. This move also violates law passed by Congress, yet another in a long list of oversteps by the Trump’s Executive Branch of their constitutional authority.”

“Donald Trump has a sad, desperate need to see his own face everywhere he looks. The America the Beautiful pass gets a family to their first geyser, a Gold Star family to the trail their son loved most, a road tripper to a quiet morning at the rim of the canyon. These are American places, cared for and paid for by the American people. Turning that pass into a glamour shot of Trump tells every one of those Americans their parks now come stamped with his ego. They don’t. We’re going to court to keep the America the Beautiful pass exactly that, America’s,” said Huffman.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 established the America the Beautiful Pass, an annual access pass to National Parks, aiming to make public lands more accessible. Per that legislation, the passes feature the winners of an annual photo competition run by the National Park Foundation. The 2026 winner featured a photo of Glacier National Park, which will now be replaced by a picture of President Trump. Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum aims to block the Department of the Interior from following through with this move.

The full text of the brief can be read here.

The brief was also signed by André Carson (IN-07), Ed Case (HI-01), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Dave Min (CA-47), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Dina Titus (NV-01), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12).

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