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

WASHINGTON, D.C. —This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced a resolution recognizing Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day on June 28. Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day is a celebration of inspiration, companionship, and connection for the communities around the country who come together to support cancer patients, survivors, caretakers, and loved ones.

Community is Stronger than Cancer Day is celebrated on June 28 each year to coincide with the birthday of Gilda Radner, the Saturday Night Live star who died of ovarian cancer and whose experience at The Wellness Center in Santa Monica inspired the creation of Gilda’s Club (now Cancer Support Community).

“This resolution stands with the more than 18 million Americans who are living with cancer. In Congress, we must continue working to fund cancer research and to promote legislation that brings new cancer treatments to market,” said Kelly. “As a Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus and also of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, I’ve had the honor to meet some of the strongest, most courageous Americans who have battled cancer. Today, may we come together to support cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones.”

“No one should ever have to fight cancer alone. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand the importance of having a strong community and support system during this battle,” said Wasserman Schultz. “I’m proud to stand with my fellow House Cancer Caucus Co-Chairs in recognizing the often-unseen roles of families, friends, and neighbors in this fight.”

“When more than 18 million Americans are living with a history of cancer, and millions more step forward as caregivers, it’s clear community is not just part of the fight—it is the fight. Like so many families, including my own, I’ve seen how this disease tests every ounce of strength and resolve,” said Fitzpatrick. “As Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus, I am continually inspired by the survivors, caregivers, and advocates I have the honor of working with to expand access, fight for hope, and break down barriers to care. This resolution marks an enduring commitment to the idea that compassion and connection will always be stronger than cancer, and that no one should ever face this journey alone.”

“Nearly every family in America has been touched by cancer in one way or another – whether you are a survivor, have lost someone, are a caretaker, or a member of a community that has come together to support a patient,” said Dingell. “Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day recognizes and celebrates the powerful role that community has in supporting all those impacted by cancer.” 

The full text of the resolution can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN)

WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced nine amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments aim to center human rights in the military and foreign policy; strengthen congressional oversight over the DoD’s use of artificial intelligence; support Sudanese civil society; and hold governments engaged in transnational repression accountable.

The amendments introduced by Rep. Omar include:

Omar #1151 – Bans arms sales to any country engaged in transnational repression against U.S. citizens.

Omar #1152 – Repeals the Alien Enemies Act.

Omar # 1155 – Requires a report on the United Arab Emirates’ activities in Africa, including an assessment of whether U.S.-origin technology is being used to commit gross violations of human rights.

Omar #1177 – Repeals the War Reserve Stockpile Authority for Israel.

Omar #1273 – Expresses the sense of Congress that designation of a foreign terrorist organization does not constitute an authorization for the use of military force.

Omar #1276 – Requires a strategy for providing direct support to Sudanese civil society, including the Emergency Response Rooms.

Omar # 1302 – Clarifies that the Department of Defense’s policy requiring human oversight of AI-enabled weapons applies to determining, tracking, engaging, and targeting decisions.

Omar #1303 – Requires Department of Defense reporting on autonomous weapons systems to assess how the Department ensures meaningful human command over those systems.
The full text of the amendments is available here.

The amendments Representative Omar cosponsored can be found below.

Pocan #673 – Reduces the total amount authorized by the FY27 NDAA by $150 billion. Prohibits reductions to accounts funding military personnel, the defense health program, and civilian pay and benefits.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

TAMPA, Fla.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) was joined by Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, CEO of Boricuas de Corazón and caseworkers with Hillsborough County to highlight the County’s Rebuilding for Tomorrow Hurricane Recovery and Resilience initiatives made possible through $709 million in federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

Hillsborough County caseworkers were on-site and available to assist residents directly in submitting applications for available hurricane recovery assistance.

Photos and videos from today’s event can be viewed here.

BACKGROUND:

Rebuilding for Tomorrow is a CDBG-DR initiative administered by Hillsborough County and funded by the Congress through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), providing funding to help communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The initiative supports long-term recovery efforts, including housing rehabilitation, infrastructure restoration, economic revitalization and mitigation projects, with funding prioritized for the most impacted areas and low- and moderate-income households.

Castor continues to support CDBG-DR initiatives that help Tampa Bay communities build back stronger following disasters. She most recently championed the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act through Congress, which—when signed into law—will confront rising housing costs, including by improving CDBG-DR to expedite recovery dollars for Tampa Bay neighbors.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The Supreme Court finally affirmed, by applying the law and being guided by the Constitution, that all persons born in the United States are American citizens. There is, and shall be, no question. Donald Trump’s disgraceful actions as it relates to the Birthright Citizenship Clause are clearly unlawful and an assault on our way of life.

The 14th Amendment was enshrined in our Constitution during Reconstruction to ensure that formerly enslaved Black people would not have their citizenship questioned on the basis of their race. More than 150 years later, it has withstood the unconstitutional attack launched by Donald Trump and his most sycophantic and xenophobic enablers. On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, the far-right MAGA conservatives have failed in their quest to remake the United States, and American values have prevailed.

House Democrats will never let these extremists win, and we will always defend our defining values of freedom and democracy.

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

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Memphis-based Fair Break Federal Credit Union will receive a $25,000 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund technical assistance grant from the National Credit Union Administration.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“This technical assistance grant from the National Credit Union Administration will help strengthen the credit union’s capacity to serve its members and support economic opportunity in the communities that need it most. I congratulate Fair Break on receiving this well-deserved award.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) applauded the approval of key provisions of her and Congressman Jay Obernolte’s (R-CA-23) bipartisan AI discussion draft by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. During today’s markup, the Committee advanced multiple bills that contained priorities in the draft text of the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act (GAAIA) published earlier this month.
“Passage of these bills is a real step forward, and it happened because members of both parties decided the American people can’t afford for Congress to stay on the sidelines of the AI debate. I’m especially proud of the CAISI bill, which will put scientists and security experts at the center of our national response to AI,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “There’s much more to do, including giving CAISI the authority to create the standards we need to know whether a frontier model is safe before it ships, not after something goes wrong. I’ll continue working with members on both sides of the aisle to craft real rules of the road for the companies developing this powerful technology.”
Specifically, the Committee advanced the following provisions of GAAIA with bipartisan support:

H.R. 9363 establishes a Center for AI Security and Innovation (CAISI) under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to evaluate frontier AI models for national security risks and support voluntary standards. GAAIA Section 102.
H.R. 6461 directs NIST to build a standardized “model card” documentation template and technical guidelines for AI models. GAAIA Section 123.
H.R. 5584 instructs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create competitive awards to develop K-12 AI literacy curricula, teacher training, and evaluation tools. GAAIA Section 211.
H.R. 5351 adds NSF student scholarships and fellowships in AI in addition to research on the use of AI tools in education. GAAIA Sections 231, 233.
H.R. 2385 establishes the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to federate compute, data, and tools for U.S.-based researchers. GAAIA Section 423.
H.R. 9334 directs NSF to create interdisciplinary “trustworthy AI” fellowships and a NIST AI workforce framework. GAAIA Sections 221, 231.

GAAIA was released as a discussion draft this month to solicit feedback on provisions targeting frontier AI development, national and cybersecurity threats, workforce challenges, and the incorporation of AI into education systems. The lawmakers are continuing to collect input from stakeholders.
Text of the discussion draft can be accessed HERE.
A section-by-section summary can be accessed HERE.
A frequently asked questions document prepared by the Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan can be accessed HERE.
Stakeholders, researchers, and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback on the discussion draft to GAAIA@mail.house.gov.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,212,586 to Easton Airport in Talbot County through the Airport Improvement Grant program.

The funding will support Phase 5 of a project to extend Runway 4/22 by 900 feet, including runway paving, bringing the airport into compliance with current FAA standards.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

“Easton Airport is an important transportation asset for Talbot County and Maryland’s First District. Completing this runway extension will improve safety, accommodate a wider range of aircraft, and support the airport’s long-term role in serving local businesses, emergency operations, and the region’s economy.”

For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)

Passage of Bill is a Critical Step Forward for Protecting Kids Online, Holding Big Tech Accountable

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

“For decades, the Brownfields Program has helped breathe new life into communities across our nation, bolstering local economies, creating new jobs, supporting environmental justice communities and protecting public health,” said Congressman Tonko, Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. “Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve worked to support this worthy program and bring these sweeping benefits to our Capital Region and beyond. I’m thrilled to see this significant funding that will create new opportunities for those who call Montgomery County home and strengthen our region for years to come.”

The funding for Montgomery County is one of more than a dozen awardees in New York receiving a total of over $14 million in Brownfields program funding. The grant for Montgomery will be used to inventory and prioritize sites and conduct 26 Phase I and 11 Phase II environmental site assessments. Grant funds will also be used to develop ten cleanup plans and five site reuse assessments, and support community engagement activities. Assessment activities will focus on the Village of St. Johnsville, the Village of Nelliston’s Brownfield Opportunity Area, and the City of Amsterdam’s East End Brownfield Opportunity Area. Priority sites include a 3.7-acre unsecured former industrial property abandoned since the 1990s, a 5.3-acre former carpet mill, and a 2.2-acre lot used for cheese production from the 1940s until it was abandoned in the 1990s.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and longtime leader for stronger online protections for children and teens, released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan KIDS Act, legislation to strengthen outdated privacy and safety protections for young people online. The KIDS Act passed the House 267-117.

“Today’s adoption of the bipartisan KIDS Act is a long-overdue and meaningful step toward protecting America’s children in the digital age,” said Rep. Castor. “For years, parents, young people, pediatricians, psychologists, teachers and advocates have made clear that Big Tech must act to reduce the harms experienced by too many kids online. This bill strengthens privacy protections for children and teens, bans targeted advertising to young people, gives families more control and preserves parents’ ability to seek justice in court.

“This is an important step, but it is not the end of our work. I will continue to press to create a safer digital environment for children and teens.”

The KIDS Act would strengthen and expand existing online privacy protections for children and teens, limit the collection and use of young people’s personal information, require stronger safeguards and tools for families, support state and federal enforcement, and preserve families’ ability to pursue justice through the courts. Castor has led bipartisan efforts for years to strengthen the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and adopt age-appropriate design requirements for Big Tech corporations. The KIDS Act reflects much of Castor’s work to improve the law.

Background:

Children and teens face growing risks online, including harmful content, cyberbullying, exploitation and manipulative design features that keep young people addicted.

• Up to 95% of youth ages 13-17 report using a social media platform, with more than a third saying they use social media almost constantly, according to a 2023 Surgeon General report.
• 1 in 5 teens say social media sites hurt their mental health, and a growing share think they harm people their age, according to Pew Research Center.
• A 2024 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report found that social media companies failed to adequately protect children and teens
• In the United States, teens who spend four or more hours online each day are more than twice as likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• Studies show a dramatic rise in online sexual exploitation, including a 26,000% increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material reported globally in 2025.

The bipartisan KIDS Act would:

• Extend online privacy protections to teens for the first time by strengthening and expanding existing protections from children under 13 to young people up to age 17.
• Ban targeted advertising to children and teens.
• Require Big Tech platforms to provide safeguards and tools that give young people and families more control over their online experience.
• Help families hold Big Tech accountable for harms caused online.
• Establish a federal safety floor for parents and children while allowing states to enact even stronger protections.
• Protect existing and future lawsuits seeking justice for children and families harmed online.