WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a joint resolution formally disapproving of the District of Columbia Council approving legislation that would let illegal immigrants vote in D.C. local elections. Rep. James Comer (KY-01) introduced the joint resolution in the House. Sens. Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Braun (R-Indiana), Britt (R-Alabama), Cornyn (R-Texas), Cramer (R-North Dakota), Crapo (R-Idaho), Daines  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines helped introduce two bills to fight back against the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) recently announced unconstitutional federal registry for firearms with stabilizing braces. "The ATF has proven time and time again that they are hellbent on carrying out President Biden and Senate Democrats' unconstitutional gun grabbing agenda. I will not standby as Washington bure  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today announced the Senate Republican Conference Committee Assignments for the 118th Congress. The assignments have been ratified by the Republican Conference and are expected to be ratified by full Senate soon. Agriculture John Boozman, Arkansas Mitch McConnell, Kentucky John Hoeven, North Dakota Joni Ernst, Iow  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Financial Services for a tenth term and was elected by committee Democrats to serve as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. Additionally, Congressman Cleaver will serve on the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets. All committee assignments are subject   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) was selected to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Subcommittee on Aviation, and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. "I am honored to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," said Rep. Mann. "It is vitally important that the Big First is represented on these three subcommi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses today during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry's first hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas' agriculture industry. Today's hearing focused on the Farm Bill's trade and horticulture titles, and Senator Marshall used his time to gather witness testimony  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - today introduced legislation to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) by creating fair and commonsense processes for evaluating and assessing veterans who need a caregiver and providing additional support to caregivers themselves. The Reinforcing Enhanced Suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt announced key staff hirings in his office. "In order to best serve Missourians as a United States Senator, it's imperative that my office has a dedicated and experienced staff. Today, I'm proud to announce that my office has filled in key roles with seasoned individuals that will advance the interests of Missourians and ensure that my office runs as smoothly and efficiently as pos  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. announced today that he will return to and rise in seniority on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions, both of which he was a member of during the 117th Congress. By retaining his position on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Marshall will proudl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall M.D., Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) released new information on Silvergate Bank's failures related to crypto firm FTX in a follow-up letter to Silvergate CEO Alan Lane. The Senators released Silvergate's response to their December letter that requested information about whether the bank was aware that FTX customer funds were being improperly wired  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) - members on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) - recently introduced the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act. This legislation would expand community-based services for aging veterans as well as improve VA support for veterans and caregivers of all ages. The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act exemplifies Sen. Elizabeth Dole's pa  more