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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL)

ICYMI, Rep. Rogers: Our Warfighters Will Be Focused on Lethality, Capability, and Readiness

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL)

Rep. Rogers: I Will Always Fight for the Lives of Unborn Children

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25)

As President Trump continues to cut to services for veterans, Morelle legislation would make care more accessible

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25)

Morelle-led legislation would provide employment assistance and healthcare for family member caregivers of disabled veterans

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25)

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined community members to condemn President Trump’s proposed $880 billion cut to Medicaid, warning that it would have severe consequences for millions of New Yorkers, including a significant number of seniors in Rochester.

“Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Americans—including hundreds of thousands of Rochester’s children, adults, and seniors—ensuring they receive the care they need at an affordable cost,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “Unfortunately, President Trump and House Republicans are willing to gut this essential program, stripping healthcare from our most vulnerable neighbors. This isn’t just a policy debate—it’s about real people and families who rely on Medicaid to survive. I will continue fighting to protect this vital program and oppose any effort to undermine the health and well-being of our community.”

Susan Less, a Rochester resident whose mother is a Medicaid recipient, said: “Medicaid has been a lifesaver for our family, covering my mom’s prescriptions, transportation to medical appointments, and the nursing home care she depends on. Without it, the cost of her medications alone would be a severe financial hardship, and losing Medicaid funding would mean losing her home, her community, and the activities that keep her engaged. I worry not just for her, but for all those who rely on Medicaid to maintain their health, stability, and quality of life.”

Yolanda Rumph, also a Rochester resident whose mother is a Medicaid recipient, said: “I am so grateful that my mom has Medicaid.  It is key for her survival medically as Medicaid covers the high costs of her prescriptions and medical care coverage.  Being that she is on a fixed income since retirement without Medicaid she would not be able to cover the costs of housing, utilities, and medical coverage.  Medicaid is essential to her survival.”

In February, House Republicans approved a budget resolution aiming to reduce federal spending by $1.7 trillion over the next decade. A significant portion of these cuts, $880 billion, is assigned to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees programs like Medicaid. These proposed cuts would significantly reduce funding, raising concerns about millions of low-income Americans losing access to healthcare.

The cuts would also disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly in high Medicaid enrollment states like New York. Nearly 5.5 million New Yorkers—29% of the state’s population—rely on Medicaid. In our community alone, over 255,000 people are enrolled in Medicaid, including over 21,000 seniors and 76,500 children.

​Medicaid, a joint federal and state program, currently provides health coverage to over 72 million Americans, including low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.

To learn more about Congressman Morelle’s work protecting programs like Medicaid and working to ensure high-quality, affordable healthcare is available for everyone, visit his website here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25)

Recognizes local veterans’ service and sacrifice ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day this month

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25)

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the below statement following the passage of the Republican-led spending bill:

“House Republicans have rammed through a partisan spending bill that hands President Trump unchecked power to slash essential programs, forcing devastating cuts Americans fear.

“Ignoring their responsibility to craft a budget that meets the needs of working families, House Republicans have given Trump a green light to gut veterans’ services, slash Social Security retirement benefits, and strip healthcare from seniors and children—all to fund massive tax breaks to his billionaire friends.

“This isn’t just fiscally reckless—it’s a direct attack on the well-being of everyday Americans. It’s chaos by design, perfectly aligned with the President’s brand: Trump and his friends first, working families last.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Don Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced the Unity Through Service Act. The reintroduction marks the fifth anniversary since the release of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service’s final report, which first recommended the bill’s provisions. The bill was also reintroduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-RI) and Todd Young (R-IN). 

This bipartisan, bicameral bill would establish the Interagency Council on Service to coordinate reviews of current programs and plan new strategies for recruitment. The legislation would authorize a joint advertising and recruitment program between the Department of Defense, the Corporation on National and Community Service, and the Peace Corps in order to share information. Moreover, the bill would help transitioning service members find future service opportunities and create a quadrennial report to Congress about public service initiatives. 

“Having served in the Air Force and as a Teach for America educator, I know the profound impact national service can have to improve someone’s life and community,” said Houlahan. “This bipartisan legislation is an important step that will revitalize national service in this country. The bill will boost the ongoing collaboration between America’s military, public, and national service organizations to create new opportunities for our citizens to serve. Through service, I know we can reforge the bonds of unity that tie us all together.” 

“Ever since the pandemic, the number of Americans participating in volunteer work has been on the decline,” said Panetta. “I’m proud to work alongside Rep. Houlahan on the Unity Through Service Act which would implement elements of our larger Inspire to Serve Act to establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote opportunities for military service, national service, and public service.   In service to others, we perpetuate our democratic values and I look forward to continuing to fight for impactful legislation to better mobilize Americans volunteering for the betterment of their community and country.” 

“The Unity Through Service Act will be a bridge between service entities, providing education, support, and coordination between our military and civil service,” said Bergman. “This legislation will drive enthusiasm to serve our Nation among young people. I’m proud to help lead this bill to will continue advancing our military capabilities.” 

“I know first-hand the importance and value of service to your country as a retired Air Force General. We have seen a decline in the number of young Americans signing up to serve in our nation’s armed forces and public service, and this commission will help to answer the question of ‘why?’ We need to be able to attract qualified individuals with critical skills necessary to serve,” said Bacon. 

The bill is also endorsed by notable public service organizations.

“As we celebrate the fifth anniversary National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service’s Inspired to Serve report, With Honor Action is proud to endorse the Unity Through Service Act. As a veteran-founded and veteran-led organization, we strongly believe in the critical role that service, both in and out of uniform, plays in our democracy. By creating an Interagency Council on Service and coordinating efforts across federal agencies, this bill strengthens civic engagement and promotes service opportunities for all Americans,” said Rye Barcott, CEO of With Honor Action. “We applaud the leadership of Representatives Chrissy Houlahan and Jack Bergman for their continued service to our nation.”

“On behalf of our nation’s State and Territorial Service Commissions, we thank Rep. Houlahan (D-PA), Rep. Bacon (R-NE), Rep. Bergman (R-MI), and Rep. Panetta (D-CA) for their support of the bipartisan Unity Through National Service Act. National service enables Americans to address critical issues in our communities and instills a sense of mission and purpose in those that serve. We look forward to engaging with the Interagency Council on Service to advise the President on ways that national, military, and public service partners – and importantly our states – can work together to promote and expand opportunities to serve our country and improve those experiences,” said Kaira Esgate, CEO of America’s Service Commissions. “Critically, the Council would also develop new interagency partnerships to address national challenges and support the transition between branches of service and into careers. We urge Congress to advance this bipartisan legislation as soon as possible.”

“National service is a powerful force for uniting Americans in common purpose, and the Unity through Service Act represents an important step forward in ensuring more people can serve,” said AnnMaura Connolly, President of Voices for National Service. “By elevating service and fostering greater collaboration across agencies, this bill will help strengthen national service programs, open new pathways to service, and enable more Americans to contribute to their communities and country. The Voices for National Service community is grateful to Representatives Houlahan, Bacon, Bergman, and Panetta for their leadership and their continued commitment to expanding opportunities for service.”

The full text of the bill can be found here.

A one-pager on the Unity Through Service Act can be found here.

Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran to be named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Houlahan is also chair of the Economic Growth and Cost of Living Task Force on the New Democrat Coalition.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)’s bipartisan bill, the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Houlahan led this bill with her Republican colleague, Representative Jim Baird (R-IN), to help America’s students compete globally in math and science. This legislation would allow the National Science Foundation to support modernized math curricula and improve K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Additionally, this funding would help schools update their math curricula to make it more relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios, a needed investment as these skills are more and more relevant in today’s job market.

“As I have traveled the world, I have seen how China, India, and our other global competitors are investing dramatically in education, especially in math and science. We must act quickly to ensure America’s students are not left behind in the global economy,” said Houlahan. “Giving the National Science Foundation the authority to invest in modernized STEM education is an important step toward ensuring our students can become the best in the world and lead the change of our future. I’m thrilled my colleagues agreed and passed my bill unanimously through the House.”

“The United States’ ability to create cutting-edge technologies has been vital to defeating our adversaries,” said Baird. “However, China has made huge investments in STEM to try to out-compete the U.S. As a PhD scientist, I know the invaluable impact STEM education has on American innovation and our national security, and that starts with strengthening and modernizing STEM education in K-12 schools. I am proud to see this important bill pass the full U.S. House of Representatives, and I am grateful to Representative Houlahan for her efforts to work with me on this bipartisan issue. I hope the U.S. Senate will take up this bill quickly so we can get it signed into law to improve STEM education in our country and beat China.”

The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act would direct the National Science Foundation to use $10 million of its previously authorized funding to provide competitive grants to schools that are focused on innovative mathematic and statistical modeling education, including computational and data-driven thinking. It will also direct the National Academies to conduct a study on the same topic. Click here to read full text of the bill.

Watch Houlahan’s Floor remarks on the bill here.

The legislation is supported by The American Statistical Association (ASA), The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), The Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP), The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC), the New Hampshire Learning Initiative (NHLI), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Center for Innovation in Education (CIE) and the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) introduced the State Strategic Stockpile Act, a bill to reauthorize a program supporting states in developing and maintaining stockpiles of critical drugs, vaccines, and other medical supplies in case of a public health emergency or major disaster.

Recent natural disasters, such as the hurricanes impacting Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, as well as the California wildfires, highlight how important it is to have statewide emergency response resources. A robust Strategic National Stockpile provides ways for states to have treatments and products on hand for their specific needs. This pilot program will supplement — not replace — the federal Strategic National Stockpile by empowering states to procure state or regional-specific products.

“In the event of another national public health emergency, the nation must be prepared. To do so, we can already rely on our federal Strategic National Stockpile, but each state needs it own resources close at hand and tailored to its geography and specific citizen needs,” said Houlahan. “I am proud to lead on this bipartisan bill to ensure states like Pennsylvania, which was affected by pandemic supply shortages, can respond more quickly to epidemics and public health emergencies by having and maintaining its own supplemental stockpile.”

“As a result of a pandemic and devastating hurricanes, Georgia’s health care providers and patients have struggled to access critical medical supplies. We can never let this happen again,” said Carter. “This bipartisan bill ensures that states have the resources they need to respond quickly to future public health emergencies without solely relying on the federal government.”

“National security is about more than defense; it’s about protecting the well-being of every American, especially in times of crisis,” said Veasey. “This bill strengthens the national stockpile by empowering states like Texas to maintain their own critical resources. When disaster strikes, states must be able to respond quickly with the supplies they need, ensuring access to life-saving treatments to quickly protect their citizens and respond to public health emergencies.”

“We’ve seen firsthand how critical it is for states to be prepared for public health emergencies—whether it’s a pandemic, natural disaster, or another crisis,” said Miller-Meeks. “The State Strategic Stockpile Act ensures states have the resources and flexibility they need to respond swiftly and effectively, without waiting on Washington. I’m proud to support this bipartisan effort to strengthen our preparedness and protect lives.”

“It’s essential that our states be prepared for the worst,” said Mackenzie. “Covid reminded us that first responders rely on their states to secure the resources that they need in order to save lives. The State Strategic Stockpile Act empowers states to take charge of public health emergency preparedness and keep Americans safe. ”

Read the full bill text here.