WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-587) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8812), which aims to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the U.S. to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Developme  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: The office of Congresswoman Plaskett has held numerous meetings with United States Postal Service (USPS) regional leadership related to the exorbitant package delivery delays that continue to affect Virgin Islanders. After a number of meetings with the leadership of USPS regarding the delays, we would like to share the following information which outlines the USPS process and proposed change  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) launched the eighth year of his Congressional Youth Cabinet on Tuesday at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. The meeting brought together 114 high school juniors who were selected from public, private, charter and homeschool students across the state for their involvement and leadership in their communities. "The Congressional Youth Cabinet benef  more