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U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate

News releases, reports, statements and associated documents from all members of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate as well as the House and Senate leadership and House and Senate committees.

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Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Bosma Enterprises President Mittman
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Jeffrey Mittman, president and CEO of Bosma Enterprises, involving hearing on Feb. 29, 2024, entitled "All Means All: Empowering People with Disabilities to Thrive in Careers and the Workplace":

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Thank you, Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and the committee for allowing me to testify today.

My name is Jeffrey Mittman, and I am the president & CEO of Bosma Enterprises in Indianapolis, IN. Bosma is a nonprofit social enterprise that is the largest employer of Hoosiers who are blind and the ... Show Full Article

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Coast Guard Master Petty Chief Jones
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing issued the following testimony by Heath Jones, master petty chief of the U.S. Coast Guard, at a field hearing on March 1, 2024, entitled "The Importance of Great Lakes Icebreaking to the Regional Economy":

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Chair Baldwin, Ranking Member Sullivan, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today and echo the Commandant's appreciation for your enduring support of the United States Coast Guard. I would ... Show Full Article

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ninth District Coast Guard Command Master Chief Buckman
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing issued the following testimony by Mathew Buckman, master chief of the Ninth District Coast Guard Command, at a field hearing on March 1, 2024, entitled "The Importance of Great Lakes Icebreaking to the Regional Economy":

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Chair Baldwin, Ranking Member Sullivan, and distinguished subcommittee members. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today representing the Ninth District workforce to express our appreciation of your support for the United ... Show Full Article

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ninth Coast Guard District Commander Hickey
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing issued the following testimony by Rear Adm. Jon Hickey, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, at a field hearing on March 1, 2024, entitled "The Importance of Great Lakes Icebreaking to the Regional Economy":

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Chair Baldwin, Ranking Member Sullivan, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify and for your continuing support of the United States Coast Guard. As the Ninth District Commander, I am ... Show Full Article

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From GLC Minerals Operations VP Przybyla
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing issued the following testimony by Ken Przybyla, vice president of operations for GLC Minerals, at a field hearing on March 1, 2024, entitled "The Importance of Great Lakes Icebreaking to the Regional Economy":

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Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to testify before the committee.

I am Ken Przybyla, the Vice President of Operations for GLC Minerals, one of the terminal operators at the Port of Green Bay.

We are a fifth-generation, ... Show Full Article

Rep. Carlos Gimenez Sounds the Alarm on the Crisis in Haiti
MIAMI, Florida, March 18 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 16, 2024:

Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), who represents South Florida and the Florida Keys, sounded the alarm on the humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti and its impact on the community he represents. The political unrest and rampant gang violence are creating conditions for another mass migration surge that will directly impact South Florida and the Florida Keys. Rep. Gimenez will continue to work closely with local, state, and federal authorities to protect our community ... Show Full Article

Rep. Carlos Gimenez Issues Statement on Massive Anti-Regime Protests in Cuba
MIAMI, Florida, March 18 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following statement on March 17, 2024:

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Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) issued the following statement after thousands of Cubans took to the streets to protest the Castro dictatorship:

"On July 11, 2021, thousands of Cubans took to the streets demanding freedom," said Rep. Gimenez. "Today, on March 17, thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets again to protest the murderous Castro dictatorship and demand freedom, power, and food. In response, the regime shut down the internet to prevent protesters from ... Show Full Article