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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Wednesday October 09, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Congresswomen Gwen Moore Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Continuing Work to Address Lead as a Public Health Hazard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Today, President Biden visited Milwaukee touting $2.6 billion in bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) funds to address water infrastructure needs, including the removal of lead pipes. This year alone, Milwaukee received $30 million in federal funds to replace 3,400 lead service lines. During his visit, President Biden announced an Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) update to the Lead and Copper rule whi  more

Sen. Johnson Honors October 7 Victims, Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and all Senate Republicans in a resolution fully condemning Hamas, calling for American hostages' safe return home, and reaffirming U.S. support for an enduring and prosperous Israel. A year ago today, Iran-backed Hamas terrorists launched a heinous attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 individuals and taking 25  more

Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Hold DOJ Accountable for Failure to Prosecute Noncitizen Voter Registration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), along with 68 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland exposing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) failure to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote in America's federal elections and its refusal to prosecu  more

Van Orden, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH), Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health support for veterans. TheWhat Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act(link is external)will require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish clear an  more