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House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon approved Indiana's request to consolidate some federal aid into a single grant with little to no spending requirements and waive certain federal accountability requirements.
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon approved Indiana's request to consolidate some federal aid into a single grant with little to no spending requirements and waive certain federal accountability requirements.
"Every child deservesa high-quality education that is not limited by race, color, national origin, gender, ability, immigration status, or socioeconomic background. That is why the bipartisan Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) requires states to demonstrate to the federal government that they meet certain standards and provide a high-quality education to all students in order to receive federal funding.
"Today, ED Secretary McMahon waived many of these requirements for Indiana public schools, allowing federal funds to flow to schools without all federal accountability guardrails. This action weakens protections for historically underserved students and undermines the intent of federal law.
"As Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, I am committed to fighting back against the Trump Administration's attacks on students, families, and public education. Congress enacted these guardrails to guarantee accountability, and they must be upheld."
Background: These waivers allow Indiana to consolidate funding for various programs and activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act without requiring they all be addressed, including Title I-B (State Assessment Grants), Title II-A (Supporting Effective Instruction), Title III-A (English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act), Title IV-A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants), and Title IV-B (21st Century Community Learning Centers). These waivers also permit Indiana to waive the requirement that certain academic indicators be weighted more heavily when assessing how students are performing. Now, other indicators may be used to dilute transparency about student success.
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Original text here: https://democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-scott-condemns-ed-for-approving-indianas-k-12-funding-waiver
House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott Slams ED for Endangering the Future of Public Education
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Bobby Scott Slams ED for Endangering the Future of Public Education
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it intended to sign additional interagency agreements to transfer the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitations Services (OSERS) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Bobby Scott Slams ED for Endangering the Future of Public Education
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it intended to sign additional interagency agreements to transfer the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitations Services (OSERS) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office forCivil Rights (OCR) to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
"Arguably, the Department of Education (ED)'s most important function is to protect and defend students' civil rights and ensure every student can access a high-quality public education.
"The two offices within ED that have an outstanding role in defending students' civil rights are the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). Yet today, ED has decided to move these offices to agencies that are ill-equipped to defend students' civil rights or implement education policy. Moving these offices reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of students' and families' needs. Most civil rights complaints are resolved with administrative enforcement, not a lawsuit. Students with disabilities are not patients, and special education is not a medical issue.
"The whole process of entering into interagency agreements has been undertaken as part of the President's plan to illegally close ED and 'return education to the states.' But we do not need a crystal ball to know what will happen if it is left up to the states to protect students' civil rights -- one only needs to read a history book. When states had no federal oversight, we saw the intentional segregation of public schools, an outright refusal to educate students with disabilities, and a systemic lack of resources for low-income communities.
"Today's announcement was purely a political one -- made for the President to fulfill a campaign promise. Bluntly, today's announcement is not in the best interest of students, families, or their communities. Democrats on the House Committee on Education and Workforce are committed to the protection of civil rights and guaranteeing that all students have access to a quality education."
Background:
In February 2026, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that ED paid OCR investigators up to $38 million not to work.
In April 2026, the Senate HELP Committee released a report that in 2025, OCR reached zero resolution agreements involving sexual harassment, sexual violence, seclusion or restraint, racial harassment, or discriminatory school discipline -- despite more than 2,700 pending cases.
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Original text here: https://democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-bobby-scott-slams-ed-for-endangering-the-future-of-public-education
Grassley, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearms Industry Against Baseless, Liberal Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Grassley, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearms Industry Against Baseless, Liberal Lawsuits
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 14 Senate Republicans in introducing the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act. The legislation would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), providing the firearms industry enhanced
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Grassley, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearms Industry Against Baseless, Liberal Lawsuits
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 14 Senate Republicans in introducing the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act. The legislation would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), providing the firearms industry enhancedprotection against frivolous lawsuits brought by liberal anti-gun groups.
"The Second Amendment is a fundamental right established by our Founding Fathers. Unfortunately, that hasn't stopped leftist organizations, special interest groups and foreign governments from attempting to strip Americans of their right to bear arms, including through baseless litigation intended to bankrupt the firearms industry," Grassley said. "I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing the SHOT Act, which will put a stop to these frivolous lawsuits and help protect Americans' constitutional rights."
"I am a proud supporter of the PLCAA, which protects our firearms industry from the constant onslaught of frivolous attacks by the Radical Left, progressive officials, and rogue activist judges," Cornyn said. "This legislation would strengthen the PLCAA to ensure it can continue to defend law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights against anti-gun groups' evolving tactics, and I urge the Senate to bring it to the floor for a vote as soon as possible."
The SHOT Act is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Curtis (R-Utah), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.).
The legislation is endorsed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
Background:
The PLCAA was signed into law in 2005 to combat frivolous lawsuits brought against the firearms industry by radical anti-gun groups. These bogus lawsuits - premised solely on the actions of third parties who misuse firearms in a manner beyond the industry's control - sought to bankrupt the firearms industry. In response, the PLCAA provided the firearms industry with basic immunity protections from baseless litigation that many other American industries enjoy.
Since its enactment, anti-gun groups, progressive politicians and rogue judges have ignored the plain text of the PLCAA and chipped away at its protections. For example, in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Mexico filed a lawsuit against firearms manufacturers alleging that they caused cartel violence. The district court judge hearing the case dismissed the suit under the PLCAA, but a panel of liberal judges on the First Circuit ignored the PLCAA's text and reversed the lower court, necessitating the Supreme Court's involvement.?While a unanimous Supreme Court emphatically dismissed the suit, the litigation cost firearms manufacturers an exorbitant amount in legal fees.
In March 2026, Grassley joined an amicus brief, led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), urging the Supreme Court to reaffirm and protect the PLCAA.
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Original text here: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/press/rep/releases/grassley-cornyn-republican-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-protect-firearms-industry-against-baseless-liberal-lawsuits
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Gronen of Dubuque County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
"Gronen exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to strengthening local communities
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Gronen of Dubuque County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
"Gronen exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to strengthening local communitiesthat make Iowa small businesses built to last," said Chair Ernst. "Through decades of historic restoration, construction, and investment, Gronen has helped develop Dubuque's economy while preserving the character and history of the city."
Founded in 1999 by John and Mary Gronen, the company began as a small construction and masonry operation focused on restoring homes and historic buildings in Dubuque's Washington Neighborhood. The family-owned business steadily expanded its operations to help revitalize communities, preserve historic landmarks, and create new opportunities in Dubuque and beyond.
Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award.
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Original text here: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=508FE8A8-45E1-4926-8FCF-B39AB8B023F6
E&C Leaders Request Details From NIH About Two Laboratory Researchers Who Allegedly Transported Biological Materials Into the U.S. Illegally
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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E&C Leaders Request Details from NIH About Two Laboratory Researchers Who Allegedly Transported Biological Materials into the U.S. Illegally
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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E&C Leaders Request Details from NIH About Two Laboratory Researchers Who Allegedly Transported Biological Materials into the U.S. Illegally
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommitteeon Health, wrote to the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, about concerns arising from two NIH researchers who, based on allegations in a recent federal criminal complaint, improperly transported biological materials into the U.S. To help inform the Committee's oversight, the E&C leaders seek to better understand the circumstances surrounding the alleged importation of biological materials, the research activities involving those materials, the adequacy of existing oversight mechanisms, and any corrective actions undertaken by NIH.
"The announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan that two NIH researchers have been charged with conspiring to smuggle mpox and other biological material into the country is deeply concerning," said Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Griffith. "And what's even worse is how a leading scientist allegedly misled CBP officers given the risks of improperly transporting such materials into our country. For these reasons and more, the Committee has questions about the incident, what actions are being taken in response to the incident, and what is being done to safeguard our country."
The Committee has requested that a written response and all responsive materials be provided to staff no later than June 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
* On January 25, 2026, two NIH scientists, Dr. Vincent Munster and Dr. Claude Kwe, arrived at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport after traveling to Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. They were subjected to further inspection at the airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents after exhibiting nervous behavior while possessing a large, suspicious plastic case.
* According to the complaint, when asked about the case, the individuals claimed that the case only contained "diagnostic and testing equipment," but did not disclose biological materials.
* The Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) subsequent investigation revealed the large plastic case contained biological materials, some of which an FBI laboratory test confirmed were deactivated mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) virus material, which Dr. Munster and Dr. Kwe would have needed specific documentation to transport via commercial flight and which would have required declaration to customs authorities upon arrival into the U.S.
* As of June 2, 2026, the FBI had only tested 20 of the vials. Seventeen of them contained deactivated mpox virus, one contained the chickenpox virus, and two contained human DNA.
* On June 2, 2026, the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan charged both scientists with conspiring to smuggle mpox and other biological samples into the U.S. and lying to law enforcement.
* NIH has stated that the individuals' access to NIH facilities were terminated, the individuals acted on their own accord, and that NIH has continued to take this incident seriously and is working with the FBI.
Read the full criminal complaint HERE (https://d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/NIH_scientist_complaint_34d847e6b6.pdf).
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INFODOC: https://d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/06_16_2026_Letter_to_Dr_Bhattacharya_126e3cb0c8.pdf
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Original text here: https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/e-and-c-leaders-request-details-from-nih-about-two-nih-laboratory-researchers-who-allegedly-transported-biological-materials-into-the-u-s-illegally
Congresswoman Escobar, 17 Other Democrats Urge DHS to Rescind Environmental, Historic Preservation Waivers at Big Bend
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar, 17 Other Democrats Urge DHS to Rescind Environmental, Historic Preservation Waivers at Big Bend
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett, every other member of the Texas Democratic Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, and five other Representatives in urging the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the environmental and historic preservation waivers granted at Big Bend. These waivers were granted by the Trump administration
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar, 17 Other Democrats Urge DHS to Rescind Environmental, Historic Preservation Waivers at Big Bend
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett, every other member of the Texas Democratic Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, and five other Representatives in urging the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the environmental and historic preservation waivers granted at Big Bend. These waivers were granted by the Trump administrationto bypass federal environmental laws in order to speed up work on border barriers in the area.
This letter comes after Congresswoman Escobar spoke in support of an amendment last week during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Bill. The amendment was to prohibit the construction of a barrier or wall at Big Bend. It was rejected by Republicans.
The full text of the letter can be found below or here (https://doggett.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/doggett-evo.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/quill-letter-l37359-oppose-environmental-waivers-in-big-bend-nps-version-2-06-16-2026-10-44-am.pdf):
Dear Secretary Mullin:
We write in strong opposition to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent waivers of numerous federal environmental and historic preservation laws inside Big Bend National Park. These waivers endanger the intrinsic nature of the park, local economies, biodiversity, and the safety of communities along the Rio Grande River. We urge you to rescind these waivers and instead offer proposals subject to public review and input. There is no border security emergency here that warrants giving CBP unfettered authority to unnecessarily destroy some of the wildest parts of Big Bend or to disregard the overwhelmingly bipartisan will of the people, the actual data showing minimal numbers of border crossings inside the park, and the values that Texans and all Americans hold dear as represented by the National Parks.
The administration has failed to demonstrate that Big Bend National Park is an area of high illegal entry-a requirement under Section 102(c) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1196, as amended (IIRIRA). Your notice of the waivers does not contextualize the number of illegal entry incidents. In Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Big Bend Sector recorded 0.45% of all illegal border crossings nationwide. Big Bend Sector represents the lowest level of illegal activity along the entire border, with the National Park itself comprising even fewer instances, disqualifying the region from your claims of high activity. The rough terrain of Big Bend itself and Mexican lands to the south form a natural wall deterring illegal activity with its rugged terrain, as CBP has acknowledged.
With U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) having responding to our March 27 letter by noting the "intrinsic importance" of the landscape and history of the Big Bend area, you must act-as Commissioner Scott committed in his response-to preserve the park and its surrounding areas and to "minimize harm to the greatest extent practicable in accordance with applicable law." Waiving 28 environmental and historic preservation laws-including the National Park Service Organic Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act and the Antiquities Act- totally contradicts Commissioner Scott's words. As noted in our prior letter, expedited construction of new technology and roads will disrupt the flow of the Rio Grande River, increasing flash flood risk in the park and in Laredo and other communities along the border, deplete West Texans' access to natural resources, including safe drinking water, and choke wildlife corridors, endangering many unique species.
Current CBP presence in Big Bend National Park is effective. Sheriffs from the region have written to you that this proposed construction is unnecessary, especially given the successes of ongoing practices. Issuing these waivers bypasses all opportunity for stakeholder comment and ignores state and federal land managers, local law enforcement, and local residents who know the area best. We urge you to reverse these dangerous waivers and meaningfully engage with, and transparently respond to the input provided by, the National Park Service, local government, and the public.
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Original text here: https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3210
Comer Investigates Unconstitutional DC Housing Practices
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Comer Investigates Unconstitutional DC Housing Practices
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating the District of Columbia's housing policies and the ongoing practice of seizing the home equity of homeowners in foreclosures involving outstanding tax obligations. D.C.'s practices appear to be misaligned with Supreme Court legal precedent and disproportionately impact elderly and minority homeowners.
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Comer Investigates Unconstitutional DC Housing Practices
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating the District of Columbia's housing policies and the ongoing practice of seizing the home equity of homeowners in foreclosures involving outstanding tax obligations. D.C.'s practices appear to be misaligned with Supreme Court legal precedent and disproportionately impact elderly and minority homeowners.In a letter to D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) seeks a staff briefing and information regarding the Council's intentions to fix these pervasive issues.
"While many states have amended their laws to abide by the Court's ruling in [Tyler v. Hennepin County], the District continues the practice of taking generational wealth accrued through home ownership from hard-working families and handing it to third-party investors. Washington, D.C., our nation's capital, is depriving Americans of their property through punitive tax law that results in home equity theft.The Committee is concerned that the District is one of the last few jurisdictions not to comply with Tyler," wrote Chairman Comer. "Because of the District's policies, homeowners who undergo this process lose, on average, 80 percent of their equity for debts sometimes only worth 20 percent of the value of the home."
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in its 2023 Tyler decision that the government is in violation of the Constitution's Takings Clause when it retains the excess value of a property beyond the amount needed to satisfy a property owner's tax debt. Current D.C. law allows the District to assign or sell property tax liens to third-party investors, who can then collect 18 percent annual interest on the debt. If a property owner fails to pay delinquent taxes and the property is ultimately foreclosed upon, the investors and the District government may keep any equity or profits from the property's sale that exceed the outstanding tax debt and interest, while the former property owner receives none of the remaining equity.
"The Committee raised concerns about the District's practices to Attorney General Schwalb and Mayor Bowser in November 2025. Attorney General Schwalb's brief response to the Committee was dismissive, and Mayor Bowser has still not yet responded despite repeated follow-up from the Committee. This lack of a response from two of three branches of the District's government is emblematic of its insistence on continuing the practice of illegal takings, wiping out the life savings of vulnerable residents. Failure to change current statutes to align with the Court's ruling places the District in unconstitutional territory," concluded Chairman Comer.
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INFODOC: https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Letter-to-Phil-Mendelson-Tyler-v.-Hennepin-County.pdf
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Original text here: https://oversight.house.gov/release/comer-investigates-unconstitutional-dc-housing-practices/
Boyle Statement on Trump Using Taxpayer Dollars for His Ballroom
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on Trump Using Taxpayer Dollars for His Ballroom
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that Trump plans to spend hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds on his ballroom:
"Today's news confirms President Trump is lying to American families about who is footing the bill for his ballroom. Trump and Republicans would rather
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on Trump Using Taxpayer Dollars for His Ballroom
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that Trump plans to spend hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds on his ballroom:
"Today's news confirms President Trump is lying to American families about who is footing the bill for his ballroom. Trump and Republicans would ratherwaste taxpayer dollars on a ballroom instead of helping families struggling to make ends meet.
Congress should be focused on lowering costs for families, not bankrolling and enabling Donald Trump's vanity projects. It is insulting that Trump keeps wasting Americans' money on himself while he cuts health care, raises costs, and starts costly wars."
A fact sheet on how Trump's budget bill failed to address the cost-of-living crisis and failed to stop Trump from using taxpayer money for his ballroom is available here (https://democrats-budget.house.gov/resources/fact-sheet/reckless-republican-budget-20).
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Original text here: https://democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-releases/boyle-statement-trump-using-taxpayer-dollars-his-ballroom
After Just One Year in Office, Senator Ashley Moody Recognized for Best Constituent Services in the Senate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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After Just One Year in Office, Senator Ashley Moody Recognized for Best Constituent Services in the Senate
Senator Ashley Moody is receiving a national award for providing excellent constituent service to Floridians. The Congressional Management Foundation this week named Senator Moody's office the winner of the 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service. Senator Moody is the first U.S. Senator to win a Democracy Award for Best in Constituent Service after just one
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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After Just One Year in Office, Senator Ashley Moody Recognized for Best Constituent Services in the Senate
Senator Ashley Moody is receiving a national award for providing excellent constituent service to Floridians. The Congressional Management Foundation this week named Senator Moody's office the winner of the 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service. Senator Moody is the first U.S. Senator to win a Democracy Award for Best in Constituent Service after just oneyear in office.
"Throughout my career, serving the people of our great state has been my highest priority, and it is a tremendous honor to receive this national award recognizing my team's hard work. Earning this recognition so soon after taking office proves we have assembled a remarkable group of people dedicated to helping others. We have the best public servants in the nation, and I am blessed to work alongside them every day as we help Floridians navigate complex issues and federal agencies," said Senator Ashley Moody.
"Constituent service is Congress doing its most fundamental job, one person, one case, one problem at a time. Senator Moody's office didn't just respond to requests; they built systems, trained teams, and stayed in the fight on cases that most people would have walked away from. When we say Congress can work, this is what we mean," said Jen Daulby, CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation.
Since taking office, Senator Moody's Constituent Services Team has assisted nearly 9,000 Floridians with federal agency casework, including over 1,000 veterans and active-duty service members.
The Best of Constituent Service category recognizes offices that demonstrate outstanding dedication through effective casework, timely resolution of individual issues, personalized support, and a relentless focus on ensuring constituents receive the help they need.
Winners are selected for their exceptional attention to detail, empathy, and persistence in solving complex constituent problems.
The Congressional Management Foundation is the premier bipartisan foundation dedicated to strengthening the first branch of government. The Democracy Awards are CMF's signature program recognizing the best in congressional non-legislative achievements.
To learn more about CMF's Democracy Awards, click here (https://www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-awards).
To learn how Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)'s office can serve you, click here (https://www.moody.senate.gov/how-can-i-help/).
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Original text here: https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-after-just-one-year-in-office-senator-ashley-moody-recognized-for-best-constituent-services-in-the-senate/
