WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on July 31, 2023: Today, Representative Sharice Davids spent the morning with the Overland Park Police Department (OPPD), where she joined their weekly staff meeting and went on a ride-along with a local law enforcement officer. Davids' visit to highlight her support for local law enforcement follows last month's visit to the Johnson County Regional Police Academy where she participated in trainings. "After   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-96) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 49) providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 5, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOS  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-94) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 29), which aims to provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Disti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following statement on July 31, 2023: * * * Senator Eric Schmitt successfully passed a large number of amendments in this year's NDAA. These amendments range from combatting divisive DEI politics in the military to funding modernization efforts amongst Missouri's multiple military installations: "I'm proud to have played a critical role in securing funding for our military installations in Missouri, as well as combatting the Bide  more