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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 18, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, May 19, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies will hold an oversight hearing on the "Department of Justice."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Appropriations will hold a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill and
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 18, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, May 19, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies will hold an oversight hearing on the "Department of Justice."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Appropriations will hold a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill andFiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Bill.
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies will hold a budget hearing on the "Department of Transportation."
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies will hold a joint markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill.
Armed Services
On Tuesday, May 19, the Committee on Armed Services will hold a full committee hearing called "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Armed Services will hold a full committee hearing called "Department of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces will hold a hearing called "Navy FY27 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces."
Education & Workforce
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing called "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care."
Energy & Commerce
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing called "Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing called "Examining the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, MACRA, and Opportunities for Payment Reforms."
Financial Services
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence will hold a hearing called "Partnering for Innovation: How Bank-Fintech Collaborations Enhance Financial Infrastructure."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets will hold a hearing called "From Order to Execution: Ensuring Efficient and Transparent Equity Markets."
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions will hold a hearing called "Modernizing the BSA for Financial Crime in the 21st Century."
Foreign Affairs
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold a full committee hearing called "FY2027 Budget Request: State Department Adjacent Entities."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee will hold a hearing called "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime."
Homeland Security
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Homeland Security will hold a full committee hearing called "TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11."
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection will hold a hearing called "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities."
House Administration
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Elections will hold a hearing called "Examining Best Practices for Strengthening Election Security."
Intelligence
On Wednesday, May 20, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence will hold a full committee hearing called "25 Years After 9/11 - Reviewing the 9/11 Commission & Intelligence Reform Impacts."
Judiciary
On Wednesday, May 20, the Judiciary Committee will hold a full committee hearing called "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate."
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet will hold a hearing called "Court Packing: A Threat to the Supreme Court's Legitimacy."
Natural Resources
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a hearing called "The Federal Reclamation Program's Next Century."
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing called "The Profit Engine Driving Environmental Nonprofits."
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following measures:
* H.R. 184, the Action Versus No Action Act (McClintock)
* H.R. 2785, the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (Leger Fernandez)
* H.R. 7695, To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes (Hageman)
* H.R. 8682, the Accelerating Forest Management Act (Downing)
* H.R. 8686, To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona (Gosar)
* H.R. 8688, the Forest Health and Wildlife Risk Reduction Act (Hurd)
* H.R. 8735, the American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act (Panetta)
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following measures:
* H.R. 1010, the Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act (Leger Fernandez)
* H.R. 7954, the Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act (Hurd)
* H.R. 8483, the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Issa)
* H.R. 8658, the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (Kennedy)
Oversight and Government Reform
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a full committee markup on the following bills:
* H.R. 8096, the Duplication Scoring Act of 2026: To require the Comptroller General of the United States to analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives (Burchett)
* H.R. 8801, the DC Rejecting Oppressive Automotive Driving Surcharges Act: To prohibit a congestion toll in the District of Columbia (Perry)
* H.R. 3087, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act: To amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to strengthen the powers of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, and for other purposes (Watson Coleman)
* H.R. 8844, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act: To correct the inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (Fitzpatrick)
* H.R. 3350, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building" (Kim)
* H.R. 4662, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office" (Friedman)
* H.R. 8669, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office" (Torres)
Rules
On Tuesday, May 19, the Committee on Rules will meet on the following measures:
* H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (Bost)
* H.R. 6047, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 (Barrett)
* H.R. 1329, the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act (Malliotakis)
* H.R. 4312, the SCORE Act (Bilirakis)
Science, Space, and Technology
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology will hold a full committee markup on the following bills:
* H.R. 8748, the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026 (Fong)
* H.R. 8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act (Harrigan)
* H.R. 7129, the Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act (Bonamici)
On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Environment will hold a hearing called "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats."
Select Committee on China
On Tuesday, May 19, the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party will hold a hearing called "Crime, Corruption, and Power: The Rise of CCP-linked Scam Networks Targeting Americans and Threatening U.S. Security."
Small Business
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup.
On Thursday, May 21, the Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee hearing called "Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap."
Veterans' Affairs
On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hold a full committee legislative hearing on 19 bills.
Ways and Means
On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Tax will hold a hearing called "Tax Subcommittee Hearing on Your Paycheck, Returned: How the Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered for Americans."
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Original text here: https://www.majorityleader.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5946
Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed - Fraud in Federal Health Programs
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed - Fraud in Federal Health Programs
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Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Bowling Green Daily News, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), outlined how he and his Committee have led the charge to expose fraud being committed in federal health programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
Chairman Guthrie: Fraud in Federal Health Programs
Bowling Green Daily News
Chairman Brett Guthrie
May 16, 2026
"In November 2024, the American people
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed - Fraud in Federal Health Programs
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Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Bowling Green Daily News, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), outlined how he and his Committee have led the charge to expose fraud being committed in federal health programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
Chairman Guthrie: Fraud in Federal Health Programs
Bowling Green Daily News
Chairman Brett Guthrie
May 16, 2026
"In November 2024, the American peoplesent President Trump and a Republican trifecta to Washington to restore common sense and, importantly, take action to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Over the past 16 months, government agencies, special task forces, and even independent reporters have exposed a pervasive and nearly institutionalized level of fraud in programs across the federal government.
"Like so many Americans, I have been outraged by the fraud that has come to light.
"In Congress, I serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has a broad jurisdiction of health care policy, including Medicaid and parts of Medicare. Last year, Republicans in Congress took action to close loopholes in these programs that enabled fraud and abuse as a part of the work we did in H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts. Early this year, my Committee continued this work, conducting a series of hearings to examine fraud that has occurred in these programs.
"During a recent hearing, I asked Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the most shocking examples of fraud he has seen uncovered since he took office.
"Secretary Kennedy highlighted the ways that, while in office, the Biden-Harris Administration enabled fraud to snowball in our government health programs. Some examples he gave included the establishment of a program that knowingly paid out fraudulent claims, the significant reduction in the staff of the program integrity office, the way in which the Biden-Harris Administration prevented the government from validating eligibility for benefits more than once a year, and more.
"Unfortunately, this isn't a surprise. In our first hearing in this series, we heard from witnesses who work in various roles that identify and work to eliminate fraud in health systems across the country. For nearly three hours, these witnesses explained common schemes that they see which negatively impact Medicaid and Medicare. Examples included:
People's identities being stolen, and benefits being used to pay scammers, which often results in a denial of care when the patient actually needs it.
Scammers, including foreign entities, setting up fake Medicare and Medicaid accounts to receive illegitimate benefits.
Bad-faith health providers and fraudsters billing the taxpayer for services they never provided to patients.
"We also conducted a hearing with Kimberly Brandt, who serves as the Deputy Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). During this hearing, Deputy Administrator Brandt discussed the work CMS is actively doing to combat fraud in the system.
"For example, CMS has uncovered schemes in which scammers will fraudulently bill Medicare for durable medical equipment, genetic testing, and clinical laboratory testing that are either medically unnecessary or were never provided. They have also shockingly uncovered schemes in which Medicare beneficiaries without terminal illnesses are being unknowingly signed up for hospice care. Bad actors are undermining Americans' trust in these programs and risking the integrity of Medicaid and Medicare; it cannot be allowed to continue.
"The fact is, billions of taxpayer dollars are being scammed from federal health programs annually, and it is negatively affecting the Medicare and Medicaid programs for those who need it most: seniors, expectant mothers, children, and people with disabilities.
"Rather than seeing this as an opportunity to work across the aisle and find bipartisan ways to end fraud, my Democrat colleagues have spent the past months fighting against transparent investigations, undermining the important work carried out by this Committee... even wasting time debating the definition of 'fraud.' This is sadly all an attempt to cover up the fact that the policies of the Biden-Harris Administration enabled fraud to run rampant for years. Some things you just can't make up.
"From California, to Minnesota, to New York, fraud in federal health care programs have created real consequences for the most vulnerable Americans who rely on Medicaid and Medicare. To preserve the integrity of these important programs, we must close loopholes, prosecute bad actors, and safeguard the most vulnerable in our communities.
"I am grateful for the work the Trump Administration has already undertaken to combat the rampant fraud in federal health programs, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with my colleagues in Congress to end this concerning trend to guarantee that benefits are available to those who need them most.
"Congressman Brett Guthrie serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has a broad health care jurisdiction, including Medicaid and some Medicare policy."
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Original text here: https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391034
CFTC Chairman Selig to Address Flyover Fintech in Lincoln, Nebraska on Aug. 4th
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig to Address Flyover Fintech in Lincoln, Nebraska on Aug. 4th
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood announced that U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig will address his upcoming Flyover Fintech Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 4, 2026. Chairman Selig was sworn into office on December 22, 2025 and most recently served as chief counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Crypto Task Force as well as senior advisor to
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig to Address Flyover Fintech in Lincoln, Nebraska on Aug. 4th
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood announced that U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig will address his upcoming Flyover Fintech Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 4, 2026. Chairman Selig was sworn into office on December 22, 2025 and most recently served as chief counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Crypto Task Force as well as senior advisor toSEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins.
"I am thrilled to announce that CFTC Chairman Michael Selig will address Flyover Fintech this August," said Congressman Flood. "Chairman Selig has been a staunch advocate for digital asset innovation, playing an instrumental role in developing regulatory frameworks at the SEC and the CFTC, as well as contributing to President Trump's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets and other key initiatives. At this conference, Chairman Selig is expected to share the latest developments in digital asset markets, prediction markets and the derivatives and commodity futures markets. Flyover Fintech is one of the premier events for hearing from key public officials in the worlds of finance and fintech, and I encourage anyone interested to register soon to reserve their spot."
Chairman Selig most recently served as chief counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Crypto Task Force and senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. In this role, Chairman Selig helped to develop a clear regulatory framework for digital asset securities markets, harmonize the SEC and CFTC regulatory regimes, modernize the agency's rules to reflect new and emerging technologies, and put an end to regulation by enforcement. He also participated in the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets and contributed to its report on "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology."
Prior to government service, Chairman Selig was a partner at an international law firm, focusing on derivatives and securities regulatory matters. During his years in private practice, he represented a broad range of clients subject to regulation by the CFTC, including commercial end users, futures commission merchants, commodity trading advisors, swap dealers, designated contract markets, derivatives clearing organizations, and digital asset firms.
Flyover Fintech conferences feature a wide variety of speakers, ranging from members of the House Financial Services Committee to leading voices in the fintech industry. Additional speakers and panelists for Flyover Fintech 2026 will be announced in the coming months.
Registration for the conference is now open at www.flyoverfintech.com. Additional details about the location and information about hotels and travel are also available there.
Questions about the conference can be directed to Will Coup at will.coup@mail.house.gov.
Issues : What Rep. Flood is doing in Congress
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Original text here: https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/cftc-chairman-selig-address-flyover-fintech-lincoln-nebraska-aug-4th
Bynum Tours New Affordable Housing Project in Clackamas
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bynum Tours New Affordable Housing Project in Clackamas
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This weekend, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) toured Shortstack Milwaukie, a homeownership project in Clackamas County, adding 15 affordable homes to the city. The 900-square-foot, 2-bedroom, and 1.5-bath homes offer affordable homeownership opportunities for small families, couples, and individuals.
" Affordable housing starts with building more homes, " said Rep. Bynum. " Projects like these deliver real results that make homeownership
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bynum Tours New Affordable Housing Project in Clackamas
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This weekend, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) toured Shortstack Milwaukie, a homeownership project in Clackamas County, adding 15 affordable homes to the city. The 900-square-foot, 2-bedroom, and 1.5-bath homes offer affordable homeownership opportunities for small families, couples, and individuals.
" Affordable housing starts with building more homes, " said Rep. Bynum. " Projects like these deliver real results that make homeownershipa reality for more Oregonians. I will keep up the fight in Congress to make sure that anyone who wants to buy a home has the chance."
In Congress, Rep. Bynum is a member of the House Financial Services Committee and sits on the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, where she works to address the housing shortage and make life more affordable for Oregon families.
Rep. Bynum has made housing a priority in her K-30 agenda and has introduced 7 housing bills, including the Accelerating Home Building Act and the Appraisal Industry Improvement Act, which have passed the House.
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Original text here: https://bynum.house.gov/media/press-releases/bynum-tours-new-affordable-housing-project-clackamas
Border Security: Additional Information Could Inform Enforcement Decisions for Noncitizens Paroled at the Southwest Border
WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Border Security: Additional Information Could Inform Enforcement Decisions for Noncitizens Paroled at the Southwest Border
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Fast Facts
Customs and Border Protection can grant parole to noncitizens, giving them temporary permission to stay in the United States. CBP granted roughly 2.4 million paroles at the southwest border from late 2018 through May 2025.
Once parole is granted, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is supposed to monitor them to make sure they follow release requirements,
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WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Border Security: Additional Information Could Inform Enforcement Decisions for Noncitizens Paroled at the Southwest Border
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Fast Facts
Customs and Border Protection can grant parole to noncitizens, giving them temporary permission to stay in the United States. CBP granted roughly 2.4 million paroles at the southwest border from late 2018 through May 2025.
Once parole is granted, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is supposed to monitor them to make sure they follow release requirements,like attending immigration court proceedings.
But ICE doesn't readily have information to identify people who were paroled at the southwest border and doesn't monitor them as required.
Our recommendation addresses this issue.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry in San Diego, California
A concrete building wall that says San Ysidro Land Port of Entry, West Pedestrian Facility
Highlights
What GAO Found
From October 2018 through May 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted about 2.4 million paroles-temporary permission for a noncitizen to stay in the U.S.-out of its nearly 10.4 million encounters at the southwest border (see figure). Over half were to Mexicans, Cubans, and Venezuelans.
CBP Paroles and Encounters at the Southwest Border, October 2018-May 2025
CBP implemented policies in 2021 expanding the use of humanitarian parole to help manage increasing encounters at the southwest border. In July 2021, CBP's U.S. Border Patrol authorized agents to parole apprehended noncitizens on a case-by-case basis under certain conditions, such as limited immigration detention space. Further, in May 2023, CBP expanded access for noncitizens to use the CBP One mobile application to schedule appointments for CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers to inspect them. Almost all (97 percent) appointments in fiscal years 2023 and 2024 resulted in paroles. Noncitizens paroled under the policies were generally placed in removal proceedings. Since January 2025, Border Patrol and OFO implemented guidance and policies restricting the use of parole and the number of paroles decreased substantially.
Once noncitizens are paroled at the southwest border, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for monitoring them to ensure they adhere to the conditions of their release. For example, ICE may require assurances that they attend their removal proceedings. In January 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE issued guidance that emphasized the importance of ICE reviewing these cases to determine whether further enforcement action is appropriate. However, ICE does not have the information it needs to readily identify noncitizens CBP paroled at the southwest border and does not monitor them as required. By obtaining this information from CBP, ICE would be better positioned to monitor these noncitizens, review their cases, and take enforcement action, in accordance with DHS and ICE guidance.
Why GAO Did This Study
Within DHS, CBP is responsible for securing U.S. borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. CBP encounters noncitizens at the southwest border at and between ports of entry. CBP has discretion to grant parole-temporary permission to stay in the U.S.-to noncitizens it encounters for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. CBP's OFO and Border Patrol are responsible for securing the border at and between ports of entry. ICE, also within DHS, is responsible for monitoring paroled noncitizens to ensure they adhere to the conditions of their release.
GAO was asked to review CBP's use of humanitarian parole at the southwest border and ICE's enforcement efforts for paroled noncitizens. This report examines (1) what CBP data show about the number and characteristics of humanitarian paroles at the southwest border since fiscal year 2019; (2) how CBP has used humanitarian parole in processing noncitizens encountered at the southwest border; and (3) ICE's monitoring and enforcement efforts related to those noncitizens. GAO analyzed CBP and ICE documents, and CBP data on paroles granted at the southwest border from October 2018 through May 2025. GAO also interviewed officials from (1) CBP and ICE headquarters, (2) selected CBP field locations that collectively granted more than half of paroles over the time period, and (3) selected ICE field offices responsible for monitoring noncitizens.
Recommendations
GAO is recommending ICE obtain information from CBP on the parole status of noncitizens CBP paroled at the southwest border and make that information accessible to relevant ICE officials, to inform ICE's monitoring and enforcement decisions. DHS concurred with the recommendation.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Director of ICE should obtain information from CBP on the parole status of noncitizens CBP paroled at the southwest border and make that information accessible to relevant ICE officials to inform ICE's monitoring and enforcement decisions. (Recommendation 1)
Open Actions to satisfy the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are being planned.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Original text here: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107765
Bean Puts America's Veterans, Military Families First
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Puts America's Veterans, Military Families First
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.
Congressman Bean said, "We have a duty to support and care for those who have shown courage of conviction through their selfless service to our nation. This legislation fully funds veterans' healthcare and benefits, and makes significant investments
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Puts America's Veterans, Military Families First
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.
Congressman Bean said, "We have a duty to support and care for those who have shown courage of conviction through their selfless service to our nation. This legislation fully funds veterans' healthcare and benefits, and makes significant investmentsin mental health, suicide prevention, and homelessness programs. It also provides critical investments in military infrastructure that supports military readiness and improves the quality of life for our service members and their families."
Congressman Bean passed the following amendments as part of the funding bill:
* Amendment #104: Expands the use of data analytics and program integrity tools used to detect improper payments, duplicate claims, and organized fraud schemes within VA benefits and community care programs.
* Amendment #105: Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General to conduct a comprehensive audit of improper payments, unused or duplicative software contracts, redundant consulting agreements, and stale unliquidated obligations across VA administrative offices, and to provide Congress with recommendations to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Champions our veterans by:
* Fully funding veterans' health care programs and benefits
* Maintaining funding for research, mental health programs, and other programs relied upon by veterans
* Investing over $2 billion in capital improvements for VA Medical Facilities and four national cemeteries
Supports the mandate of the American people by:
* Fully funding the Community Care account, which empowers veterans to seek specialty care to meet their unique needs
* Supporting efforts in improving mental health and suicide prevention among veterans.
Bolsters U.S. national security and border protections by:
* Providing robust funding for military construction, enabling continued investment in the Indo-Pacific region and infrastructure necessary to support United States advanced weapons systems.
* Maintaining the prohibitions on the closure of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the use of military construction funds to build facilities for detainees on U.S. soil.
* Prohibiting the VA from purchasing resources directly or indirectly from Communist China.
The measure passed by a vote of 400 to 15.
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Original text here: https://bean.house.gov/media/press-releases/bean-puts-americas-veterans-military-families-first
Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today celebrated an announcement from Santos and Repsol that first oil has been produced at the Pikka development on Alaska's North Slope.
"The Pikka project, Alaska's largest oil development in more than 20 years, is over a decade in the making," said Sen. Sullivan. "I had the honor of approving the exploration well when I served as
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today celebrated an announcement from Santos and Repsol that first oil has been produced at the Pikka development on Alaska's North Slope.
"The Pikka project, Alaska's largest oil development in more than 20 years, is over a decade in the making," said Sen. Sullivan. "I had the honor of approving the exploration well when I served asAlaska's DNR Commissioner and as we were marshaling new companies from around the world, large and small, to come and invest in our great state. We worked relentlessly to make our permitting system more efficient, and ensured companies were abiding by the terms of their leases, and if they weren't, we got them out to bid to others quickly. We also worked with the Legislature to create a more predictable tax system. All of this resulted in the Pikka discovery and more energy companies working on the North Slope-which is now one of the hottest oil plays in the world. Pikka will deliver 80,000 barrels of peak daily production through TAPS, billions of dollars in investments in our state and communities over its lifetime, and thousands of good-paying direct and indirect jobs for Alaskans across the state. I want to congratulate all the hard-working men and women who put in thousands of hours to bring Pikka online and to reach this major milestone in Alaska energy development. The Alaska Comeback continues!"
"This is one of the most significant achievements on the North Slope in decades and further cements the region's renaissance. Pikka will help refill the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, create great jobs for Alaskans, and bring billions to the state over its lifespan-benefitting all who live here," Murkowski said. "This is also just the start, with new phases of the project yet to come and additional development taking place across the Nanushuk formation. I heartily congratulate Santos, Repsol, their hard-working teams, and individuals like Bill Armstrong who made this happen-from the vision to explore and discover, to now firmly putting Alaska back on the map as the place to produce energy."
"First oil at Pikka signifies that Alaska's North Slope remains one of the world's premier energy regions and reinforces Alaska's critical role in American energy security. This project is the result of decades long persistence and the willingness to invest in Alaska when many doubted what was possible," said Congressman Begich. "At peak production, Pikka is expected to deliver 80,000 barrels per day, generating billions in investment and revenue for Alaska. That kind of opportunity only exists because people were willing to reject the idea of decline, think long-term, and invest in Alaska's future. I congratulate everyone involved in bringing Pikka to first oil and look forward to seeing the opportunities this project will continue to create for Alaska families and America's energy future."
According to Santos, production at Pikka will initially reach 20,000 barrels per day over the next few weeks as various subsystems are brought online and eventually reach 80,000 barrels per day by the third quarter of 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-celebrates-first-oil-from-pikka-development
Congressman Guthrie Op-Ed - Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Congressman Guthrie Op-Ed - Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers
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Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) outlined the ways that, in passing the 2026 Farm Bill, the House of Representatives has delivered much-needed certainty and relief for Kentucky farmers.
Congressman Guthrie: Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
Congressman Brett Guthrie
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Congressman Guthrie Op-Ed - Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers
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Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) outlined the ways that, in passing the 2026 Farm Bill, the House of Representatives has delivered much-needed certainty and relief for Kentucky farmers.
Congressman Guthrie: Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
Congressman Brett Guthrie
May15, 2026
"For hundreds of years, Kentucky agriculture has been at the core of the Commonwealth's culture and economic prosperity.
"In Kentucky's Second District alone, nearly 20,000 farms help feed and clothe our nation while supporting the rural communities that so many Kentuckians call home.
"Unfortunately, since the last Farm Bill was authorized in 2018, farmers have faced rising input costs, market uncertainty, workforce shortages, and severe weather that have made it hard to do business.
"Since the beginning of the 119th Congress, Republicans have been working to enact solutions and provide agriculture producers the certainty and support they deserve.
"Last summer, Republicans in Congress took our first step, passing H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts. This bill notably strengthened the farm safety net by making a $56 billion investment in commodity programs, including raising reference prices and increasing Marketing Assistance Loan rates. It also invested $6 billion in crop insurance, making stronger coverage more affordable for producers facing unpredictable conditions.
"Additionally, the Working Families Tax Cuts provided additional certainty for farmers by establishing a standing framework for providing support for specialty crop producers in times of economic peril, creating a standing block grant authority for future disaster payments, and ensuring producers are able to repay their marketing loans in the event of a government shutdown.
"While H.R. 1 delivered critical, much-needed relief, particularly in commodity pricing, we still had more work to do. That's why, recently, the House took action, passing H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the 2026 Farm Bill.
"This historic legislation, along with H.R. 1, is the largest investment for American farmers in a generation. Once enacted, the Farm Bill will strengthen our rural economy, increase affordability throughout the food supply chain, and bolster the competitiveness of American producers on the global market.
"The 2026 Farm Bill improves access to precision agriculture technologies and services, helping producers increase efficiency and productivity while conserving resources. It also supports rural development by encouraging private capital investment in rural communities through the renewal of existing business and cooperative development programs, and investing in programs that address workforce shortages that continue to impact rural areas across the country.
"Additionally, the bill reauthorizes programs that strengthen rural communities by helping bridge the digital divide through expanded broadband connectivity and increased access to telehealth services through programs such as the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program.
"Kentucky farmers know that healthy, sustainable farmland is necessary for farmers to be able to efficiently carry out their work. For generations, they have been at the forefront of responsible farming, and I am proud to report that our bill enacts important conservation efforts to support soil health, water quality, and prevent future erosion.
"Importantly, the Farm Bill also builds upon efforts in the Working Families Tax Cuts to improve nutrition outcomes and bolster the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By enacting reforms that increase state partnerships and improve individual accountability, the Farm Bill closes loopholes that have enabled fraud so that the program remains viable for those it is intended to serve well into the future. It also takes action to improve nutrition by codifying updated dietary guidelines that emphasize nutrient-dense foods.
"Finally, this Farm Bill includes Congressman Andy Barr's White Oak Resilience Act, which I was proud to help lead as an original co-sponsor. This bill will help to promote the long-term health of the American white oak -a keystone species essential to forest ecosystems and a critical component of Kentucky's economy.
"The House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill is an important step toward providing long-term stability and certainty for America's farmers and rural communities. Our agricultural producers work tirelessly every day to keep our nation fed and clothed. They deserve policies that support their success, strengthen rural economies, and ensure American agriculture remains the strongest in the world.
"This Farm Bill delivers on that mission.
"Congressman Brett Guthrie has served the people of Kentucky's Second District in Congress since 2009. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce."
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Original text here: https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391035
Congressman Deluzio Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Deluzio Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
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CARNEGIE, PA -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio announced the winner of his fourth annual Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors a visual art competition for high school students. Young people from across the nation are invited to showcase their art and highlight their home congressional districts.
This year, the first-place prize goes to Kavinaya Murali, a sophomore at North Allegheny
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WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Deluzio Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
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CARNEGIE, PA -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio announced the winner of his fourth annual Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors a visual art competition for high school students. Young people from across the nation are invited to showcase their art and highlight their home congressional districts.
This year, the first-place prize goes to Kavinaya Murali, a sophomore at North AlleghenyIntermediate High School. Kavinaya's artwork is titled Her World of Peace. It is an abstract portrait of a woman and a landscape and uses mixed media in which the artist explores ideas of peace, healing, and national identity.
"The creative energy of these students is inspiring," said Congressman Deluzio. "I'm grateful to everyone who submitted their work across the country and put their imagination on display for all of us to enjoy. Congratulations to Kavinaya and the other 2026 winners of the Congressional Art Competition. I look forward to seeing their art displayed in the Capitol when I'm down in Washington for votes this year."
Ms. Murali will be honored at an event in Washington, D.C., alongside the other art competition winners from congressional districts across the country. The student art will be featured in a gallery in the United States Capitol for a full year. This gallery decorates one of the busiest corridors in the U.S. Capitol Complex, giving Members of Congress and visitors from across the nation the chance to enjoy Ms. Murali's work.
A photo of the winning artwork, Her World of Peace, is available here.
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Original text here: https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-announces-2026-congressional-art-competition-winner
