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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) issued this statement following the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

“As Fort Bragg’s Congressman, I’m proud to deliver a defense authorization bill that puts our troops, their families, and our veterans first. This NDAA secures critical investments for our military, and North Carolina’s military community. The bill implements President Trump’s agenda, restores America’s commitment to Peace Through Strength, and ensures our Armed Forces remain the most lethal and capable in the world. From pay raises to readiness upgrades at Fort Bragg, this bill is a win for every soldier and family who sacrifices everything for our nation.”

Fort Bragg & NC-09 Wins:

• $44.7 million to construct training facilities at Forward Operating Base Freedom (Freedom Village) at Fort Bragg.
• $5.3 million for SOF Joint Intelligence Center (JIC) at Fort Bragg.
• $19 million for Automated Infantry Platoon Battle Course.
• $24 million for Aircraft Maintenance Hangar.
• $80 million for Power Generation and Microgrid.
• $6.5 Million for SOF Mission Command Center.
• $7.5 million for advanced drone development in North Carolina. 

National Defense Priorities Delivered:

• Delivers a 3.8% pay raise for all U.S. troops—strengthening quality of life for military families.
• Codifies 15 Trump Executive Orders, reinforcing priorities like lethality, merit-based promotion, and accountability in the ranks.
• Provides new DoD authorities and funding to support border security operations in coordination with DHS.
• Funds President Trump’s signature defense platforms: the Golden Dome, F-47 fighter aircraft, submarines, warships, and autonomous systems.
• Drastically reforms the DoD acquisition process, cutting red tape and letting innovation reach the battlefield faster.
• Strengthens the defense industrial base, boosting American manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
• Further counters China, Iran, North Korea, and other threats with investments in artificial intelligence, hypersonics, unmanned systems, and advanced warfighting tech.

House Republicans are implementing President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda and are delivering generational investments in America’s national security.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08) held a press event to call out President Trump and Congressional Republican’s assault on our health care system that is raising prices, kicking people off their health coverage, and making families sicker.

The leaders emphasized the urgent need to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies, which lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans, including 218,000 in Washington. These enhanced subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year, and Republicans have voted multiple times against extending them.

This week, Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer released final 2026 health insurance rates for the individual exchange, showing a 21% increase from 2025. The rate increases, combined with the expiring subsidies, are estimated to increase premiums by 65% next year for people who received subsidized coverage through WA Health Plan Finder. 80,000 Washingtonians are expected to lose coverage if the subsidies expire.

The event also featured health care providers and Washingtonians who have benefited from the ACA subsidies, underscoring the real-life impact of these policies on families’ ability to access care.

“One of the biggest concerns I hear from Washington families is how fast health care costs are rising. Since taking office, President Trump and Congressional Republicans have done nothing but break their promise to lower the high cost of living. Their megabill and other policies are an assault on the health care system that is driving health care costs higher and kicking people off their coverage,” said DelBene. “Congress must act immediately to prevent millions of families across the country from losing their Exchange coverage by extending the subsidies. We have to prioritize policies that help address the needs of working families, not the wealthy and well-connected.”

“I’m grateful to be in the great state of Washington today alongside my colleagues Rep. Suzan DelBene and Dr. Rep. Kim Schrier, Governor Bob Ferguson, Commissioner Patty Kuderer and medical professionals to stand up against the all-out Republican assault on health care,” said Jeffries. “Donald Trump and House Republicans have created a health care crisis in the United States of America. They have imposed the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, ripping health care away from tens of millions of Americans, forcing the possible closure of hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health clinics while millions will face dramatic increases in their health care premiums, co-pays and deductibles. No matter what it takes, House Democrats are committed to making sure we bring the right to high-quality health care to life and aggressively push back against this unprecedented Republican assault on the health and well-being of the American people.”

“The cruel attacks on health care access by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans are morally bankrupt,” Ferguson said. “Failing to extend these common-sense tax credits is one more way the federal government is making health care less affordable and less accessible to residents across our state. Congress must act now to extend these credits and protect health care access for tens of thousands of Washingtonians.”

“It is morally bankrupt that Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are giving tax breaks to billionaires while ripping away health insurance from working families across my district. At a time when so many are already struggling, their Big Ugly Bill is about to skyrocket health insurance premiums for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians. I will continue to fight, along with my Democratic colleagues, to reverse these reckless policies,” said Schrier.

“Affordable health care is a cornerstone of community well-being,” said Jon Duarte, President and CEO of Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. “Yet rising costs compounded by escalating payment shortfalls and federal funding cuts threaten access to that care. Both Overlake and MultiCare are committed to meeting the health needs of our communities — now and in the years to come. To fulfill that commitment, we must protect the programs that make care accessible and sustainable.”

You can watch the video of the event here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative David Kustoff (TN-08)

WASHINGTON – Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of federal National Guard support for Memphis, Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement:

“I support President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to Memphis. I thank the President for his commitment to curb violent crime. It is important for the long term success in Memphis to have additional and permanent federal law enforcement officers and agents who can work in conjunction with state and local officials. I will continue to work with the White House to secure these important resources.”

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

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that Marcia Latta, Ed.D., has been named one of three winners of this year’s Congressional Families Leadership Award. The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bipartisan Congressional Families Program recognizes two members of Congress or their spouses, a celebrity, and a healthcare organization each year for their significant contributions to cancer prevention and early detection. 

The Program’s signature event brings together lawmakers, spouses, and leaders in the cancer prevention community to celebrate individuals who use their platforms to educate the public on lifesaving prevention and early detection practices. Dr. Latta is an active member of the Congressional Families Program Advisory Committee and serves on its Executive Council, the Program’s leadership team. 

“I am incredibly proud that my wife, Marcia, is being honored with the Congressional Families Leadership Award from the Prevent Cancer Foundation. For years, she has been a strong advocate for cancer prevention and awareness, supporting families and encouraging healthier communities. Her dedication and leadership have made a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. This recognition is a testament to her steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of others,” Congressman Latta said.  

“I am so honored to receive the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Leadership Award. As someone who has lost loved ones to these diseases, this effort is deeply personal,” Dr. Latta said. “Cancer is a disease that impacts nearly every family at some point. Anytime I can, I share insights and information to help reduce cancer risks. Hopefully, with progress being made we will see all forms of this terrible disease eradicated in the foreseeable future.”   

“Through this award, we recognize Marcia for her impactful work to bring awareness of cancer prevention and early detection to fellow Ohioans to help them stay ahead of cancer,” said Lisa McGovern, Executive Director of the Congressional Families Program. “As a lifelong educator, she knows the importance of using her voice to inspire others, and we are proud of her commitment to sharing vital information with her community.” 

A member of the Congressional Families Program Executive Council and dedicated advocate involved in the Program since 2012, Dr. Marcia Latta brings a personal passion to the fight against cancer. She has been deeply affected by these diseases—losing a close friend to breast cancer and witnessing her father’s battle with melanoma, diagnosed at age 70 after a lifetime of working under the sun as a farmer. His early diagnosis and multiple surgeries reshaped Dr. Latta’s perspective on sun safety and cancer prevention, a message she shares with constituents. Motivated by these personal experiences, Dr. Latta has become a powerful voice for cancer awareness and education, leveraging her platform to inform and inspire others through compelling op-eds, impactful social media outreach and public service announcements for skin cancer prevention. 

Others being honored this year are actress Olivia Munn, who is a breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Wayne Kye, husband of U.S. Representative Grace Meng (NY-6). 

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

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), and Mike Ezell (MS-04) reconstituted the Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress.  The bipartisan caucus will serve as a forum to foster open and meaningful conversations regarding flood management capabilities and promote effective policy solutions that protect the coastal communities that we call home.  The need for these discussions is critical, particularly as Texas continues to recover from the deadly floods that took place over the Fourth of July.  The recent tragedy shows that it is not only our coastal communities that are at risk, but our nation at large.  However, improving flood resilience starts at our coastline.  By strengthening our natural defenses through investments in wetland management and infrastructure projects such as the Coastal Texas project, we CAN meet these challenges.  Through effective collaboration as a Caucus, we can make a real difference in protecting the lives of innocent Americans.

“As a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, I have seen numerous storms and other natural disasters wreak havoc on our communities,” said Rep. Weber.  “Over 120 million people live in coastal communities across the country, and ensuring our government can help uplift those impacted by natural disasters is a key goal of mine.  As a co-leader of the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus, I look forward to working with my colleagues to strengthen the resilience of our coastal communities.”

“Once again this year, we have seen the devastating impacts of flooding in Texas,” said Rep. Fletcher.  “It is critical that Congress works to protect communities across the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, and so I am glad to reestablish the Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus.  I look forward to working with Representatives Weber, Carter, and Ezell and all of the caucus members to address the needs of our communities and develop policies to prepare for and respond to the threats that flooding poses across the country.”

“My district knows firsthand the danger and destruction that flooding brings,” said Rep. Carter, Sr.  “As the climate changes, more and more communities will also be threatened by extreme flooding.  We must take federal action to ensure that our nation is not only prepared to respond to flooding disasters, but to adapt our systems and infrastructure to be more resilient and better able to weather any storm.  I’m proud to be a part of this caucus and to be a leader in this effort.”

“I’m proud to co-lead the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus to help make sure our coastal communities have the tools they need to prepare for and recover from flooding,” said Rep. Ezell.  “In South Mississippi, we know how important strong infrastructure and smart planning are.  Flooding is the most common—and costly—natural disaster in the U.S., and it can affect anyone, even those outside high-risk areas.  That’s why flood insurance and strong federal support are so important.  I look forward to working with our co-chairs and across the aisle to protect lives, property, and our economy from future flood risks.”

Rep. Weber, along with his colleagues, founded the Flood Resilience Caucus in 2023 and has worked tirelessly to promote practical policies to strengthen our coastal communities.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06)

Rep. Cline Named Republican Conferee for FY26 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Bills

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA)

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, alongside Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL) announced a new letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking him to pursue justice in the case of assassinated human rights advocate Juan Antonio López, and for the many others killed in defense of their communities and the environment in the Bajo Aguán in Honduras.

“We urge the Department’s active engagement with the Honduran government to deliver justice for the murder of López, to work to guarantee the safety of all environmental and human rights defenders, and to fully implement Decree 18-2024, which protects the Carlos Escaleras Botaderos Mountain National Park,” wrote the lawmakers in their letter, which was dated September 10, 2025.

The letter comes on the eve of the one-year anniversary, on September 14, 2024, of the killing of López.

He was shot multiple times by two men on a motorcycle, as he was leaving a chapel where he had just led a prayer service. His killing came days after he had publicly called out local politicians for corruption. The letter notes that while three people have been charged in connection with López’s killing, no charges have been levied against intellectual perpetrators of the crime. 

The full text of the letter is available here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) introduced H.R. 5225, the Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act. Joining him on this legislation are Reps. Thompson (D-CA), McClintock (R-CA), Sherman (D-CA), Bentz (R-OR), and Bynum (D-OR).

The legislation builds on the law passed in December 2024 as part of the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (Public Law 118-148), which ensures wildfire survivors aren’t taxed on payments meant to cover their certain disaster losses or costs, including living expenses, lost wages, or compensation for injury, death, or emotional distress, if the fire was declared a federal disaster between 2020 and 2025.

This new bill extends that same protection through 2032 and allows victims to claim the exemption in the year they receive payments, instead of having to amend prior tax returns and wait for IRS refunds.

“People who lose everything in a wildfire should not have to face the added burden of being taxed on payments that are supposed to help them recover,” said Rep. LaMalfa. “This bill gives wildfire victims certainty and fairness in the tax code while making sure they can focus on rebuilding their lives instead of fighting with the IRS to change past tax returns to receive refunds.”

“Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives. Survivors can’t afford to wait around for Congress to provide them retroactive relief,” said Rep. Thompson. “I am proud to work with my colleagues to ensure future settlements to survivors remain tax exempt through 2032, so Americans struck by disaster can focus on rebuilding their lives.”

“Californians are constantly under threat of wildfire,” said Rep. McClintock. “This bill reauthorizes commonsense protections and ensures victims are supported when tragedy strikes.”

“The Palisades Fire in my district caused immense devastation, displaced many families and destroyed entire communities, and the last thing fire victims should face is a tax bill on their recovery assistance,” said Congressman Brad Sherman. “This legislation ensures that fire victims in my district and around the country are not unfairly taxed as they focus on rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.” 

“The horrific wildfires in the West have cost families their property, homes, and in some cases their jobs. Until late last year, the United States Tax Code added insult to injury by taxing settlement funds meant for recovery,” said Congressman Bentz. “People who lose their homes and wages due to wildfire should not be taxed on the funds they received as result of these disasters. By extending such protections through 2032, we are helping victims get at least a little closer to recovery from their losses. 

“When families are trying to pick up the pieces after a wildfire, they don’t need Uncle Sam taking a cut of their relief,” said Rep. Bynum. “This bipartisan bill ensures that wildfire survivors won’t be taxed on the very funds that are meant to help them rebuild their lives and homes. I’ll continue working with anyone – Democrat, Republican, or Independent – to prevent wildfires and support victims in the aftermath.”

The extension represents a bipartisan commitment to ensuring wildfire survivors receive the help they need without facing additional financial stress. By extending this tax relief, Congress is giving families and individuals the certainty they deserve while they work to recover and rebuild after devastating fires.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

This Week, Pressley Urged Fed Chair Powell to Take Action to Address Rising Black Women Unemployment Rate

“Diversity, equity, and inclusion is good for business, and it is good for the economy.”

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WASHINGTON – In a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) highlighted the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices for businesses and the economy, and underscored the harmful impact of rising unemployment among Black women. Rep. Pressley also discussed the need for transparency for companies’ shareholders about diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the harm of Republicans’ proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission rules on families, businesses, and the economy.

This week, Rep. Pressley wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sounding the alarm on the rising unemployment rate for Black women in the United States and demanding the Fed take immediate action to uphold its mandate of maximum employment for all. Her letter comes with the Trump Administration’s mass federal workforce layoffs disproportionately impacting Black women and as Donald Trump attempts to seize control of the Fed by illegally firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

A full transcript of Congresswoman Pressley’s exchange with witnesses today is below and the full video is available here.

Transcript: Pressley Affirms Importance of DEI to US Economy, Sounds Alarm on Black Women’s Unemployment

House Financial Services Committee

September 10, 2025

REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. 

Diversity means all people: veterans, LGBTQ, women, rural communities, Black people.

Equity means fair access to opportunities. And Inclusion means having a real pathway to the American dream.

No executive order from Donald Trump is going to change that. And certainly, no legislation from my Republican colleagues will. 

But that doesn’t stop them from trying.

Republicans are proposing bills that would make it harder or even impossible for shareholders to increase transparency around diversity hiring and inclusive workplaces.

Shareholders want this information because study after study has affirmed that diverse teams create more money for companies, they are more innovative, and are better and faster at making decisions.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is good for business, and it is good for the economy.

Mr. Mueller, does Gibson Dunn & Crutcher value the practice of diversity and inclusion? Just a simple yes or no.

MR. MUELLER: Yes.

REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you. Mr. Chair, I would like to enter into the record this webpage from Gibson Dunn entitled “Diversity and Inclusion.”

CHAIR: Without objection. 

REP. PRESSLEY: Mrs. Keel, you are a partner at Jones Day. Does your firm value the practice of diversity and inclusion? Just a simple yes or no.

MRS. KEEL: Yes.

REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you. Mr. Chair, I would like to enter into the record this webpage from Jones Day entitled “Inclusion.”

CHAIR: Without objection.

REP. PRESSLEY: Comptroller Lander, do you as New York City Comptroller value the practice of diversity and inclusion in your office?

COMPTROLLER LANDER: Absolutely. 

REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you. Thank you for your express commitment today. 

I also want to commend you on your statement in February pushing back against Trump’s attacks on DEI and I would like to enter that statement into the record.

CHAIR: Without objection. 

REP. PRESSLEY: Now, it is really wonderful to see this type of agreement, bipartisan agreement, by Republican and Democratic witnesses here today. 

However, the fact remains that the fiscally irresponsible policies from the White House and Republicans in Congress are pushing people out of the workforce. 

Unemployment is on the rise and Black women are bearing the brunt of the job losses. But what else is new—we bear the brunt of everything. 

Black workers are the last hired and the first fired. The alarming spike in Black women’s unemployment is the canary in the coalmine, a devastating warning of where our economy is headed.

That is exactly why I wrote a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell calling on the Fed to do its job and honor their statutory mandate to promote maximum employment and address this crisis for Black women.  

But it’s not just the Fed who must take action. The SEC must too.

Comptroller Lander, do the Republicans’ proposed changes to SEC rules help or hurt transparency for shareholders?

COMPTROLLER LANDER: They hurt transparency for shareholders.

REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you.

We need policies that empower shareholders and protect investors. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. 

It’s good for business, it’s good for families, it’s good for the economy, and the data supports it.

I yield back.

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Rep. Pressley has consistently advocated for race-conscious policies to help close the racial wealth gap in America, uplift Black, brown, and other marginalized communities.

• Building on the legacy of Black women in the civil rights movement, Rep. Pressley led a historic resolution calling for a federal job guarantee.  
• In a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Pressley questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on the issue of full employment and the Civil Rights history of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate. Powell conceded, for the first time in Federal Reserve history and on the Congressional record, that the Fed alone cannot get the United States to full employment.
• Congresswoman Pressley, along with Senator Cory Booker, is the lead co-sponsor of the American Opportunity Accounts Act—also known as Baby Bonds—legislation that would create a federally-funded savings account for every American child in order to make economic opportunity a birthright for every child and help close the racial wealth gap.
• Rep. Pressley introduced the Equity in Government Act to codify racial equity across federal agencies and improve government services for underserved communities.
• Rep. Pressley has also called on the five largest banks in America to provide a detailed update on the racial equity commitments the institutions made following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
• Rep. Pressley was also a leading voice in Congress urging President Biden to cancel student debt. Following years of advocacy by Rep. Pressley—in partnership with colleagues, borrowers, and advocates like the NAACP—the Biden-Harris Administration announced a historic plan to cancel student debt that stands to benefit over 40 million people.

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