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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday May 19, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Houlahan Announces Local Organizations Selected for FY25 Community Project Funding Grants Process
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announced the 15 Community Project Funding Grant requests she submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for the Fiscal Year 2025. Each year, members of Congress are able to submit up to 15 projects for priority consideration by the Committee. These funds will help local organizations improve safety, housing, and education initiatives  more

Reschenthaler, Miller Introduce Legislation to Support American Citizens Fighting in Israel
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and U.S. Representative Max Miller (R-OH) introduced H.R. 8445, which would extend the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to American citizens serving in the Israel Defense Forces. "Over 20,000 American citizens are currently defending Israel from Hamas terrorists, r  more

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Calls for Social Security Protection and Enhancements During Special House Hour
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) joined House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) on the House floor this week to protest cuts to Social Security proposed by House Republicans. "I'm here to speak on behalf of the 191,000 people from Northeast Pennsylvania who depend on monthly Social Security c  more