WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington's Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill Gains Support from Republicans, Democrats, and Dallas Cowboys Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19) re-introduced the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act ( H.R.842 ), legislation to allow for multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests to be covered by Medicare in a timely manner   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing this week to examine the existing federal counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) authorities that permit certain federal agencies to detect and mitigate unauthorized or unlawful UAS operations, as well as the pot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled "Hope on the Horizon: Prioritizing Small Business Growth in the 119th Congress." In this hearing, Members will examine how President Trump's re-election has created a surge in optimism from small businesses and examine the ways the Committee and the Trump Administration can reduce   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Loss of Community Leader, Attorney, and South Texan Thomas G. Rayfield MCALLEN, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following the loss of community leader, attorney, and fellow South Texan, Thomas G. Rayfield. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend and confidant Thomas G. Rayfield. The loss  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge Texarkana, TX - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge at Texas High School in Texarkana. The winner of this year's competition is 9 th grade student Nirav Neupane from Texas High School who was recognized for creating the winning app, ServeSmart. "Thank you to the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Seeks to Hire Veteran, Gold Star Family Member, or Active-Duty Spouse for Special Position Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) is seeking to hire a veteran, Gold Star family member, or active-duty spouse to serve as a Green and Gold Congressional Aide in his Tyler or Texarkana district offices. "I am proud to announce that my district office will participate i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 3, 2025 NAVY Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Syracuse, New York, is awarded a $551,012,019 cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price incentive (firm-target), and firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering and technical support and production of the submarine AN/BLQ-10 electronic warfare systems on new-construction and in-service submarines.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- Certain objects being imported from abroad for the temporary exhibition "What drawing can be: four responses" at the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston, Texas, have been officially recognized for their cultural significance. These objects, under an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian, will be showcased at the Menil Collection and potentially at other venues still to be determined. The exhibition's display is considered in the national interest, as conf  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro, Booker Introduce the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act Today, U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act (EFSIA), legislation that would grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to collect microbial samples from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), also known as fac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from United Airlines, Houston, Texas: * * * Subject: Docket No. FAA-2024-2716; Project Identifier AD-2024-00262-T References: /A/ SFAR88 and AC120-97 /B/ Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-28-1376 RB dated May 3, 2024. /C/ Special Compliance Items / Airworthiness Limitations (SCI/AWL) 737-7/8/8200/9/10 AWL D626A011-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- Several companies have submitted applications to the Federal Reserve Board for approval to become bank holding companies or acquire control over banks and nonbanking entities. These applications, filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, pertain to companies seeking to acquire assets or voting power over banks. The public portions of these applications, along with other relevant documents, are available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Banks and the B  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE El Paso arrests 3 Venezuelan nationals, including 2 known Tren de Aragua associates El PASO, Texas -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended three illegally present Venezuelan nationals Jan. 28 in El Paso, Texas. Javier Irazabal-Rodriguez, 27, was previously convicted of sexual assault of a child on May 13, 2024, and sentenced to 10   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE El Paso arrests previously removed Mexican national EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Mexican national Jorge Ivan Romero, 43, in El Paso, Texas, Jan. 29. Romero has multiple convictions for offences including theft by check, aggravated robbery, evading arrest, and re-entry after deportation. Romero had previously b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pfluger Holds Town Halls Across the Concho Valley Last week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted five community town hall meetings across the Concho Valley in Bronte, Ballinger, Coleman, Menard, and Eden. At the town halls, Congressman Pfluger gave an update on the first month of the 119th Congress and took questions from those in attendance. Additionally, Congressman Pfluger recognized  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Secretary Rubio's Trip to Panama, Panama's Decision to Leave China's Belt and Road Initiative WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on reports Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative after Secretary Rubio's visit to Pan  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * New Combat Readiness Directorate focused on increasing readiness, reducing costs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - On Oct. 1, 2024, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center officially stood up the Combat Readiness Directorate, as part of a larger Department of the Air Force effort to better position the Air Force and Space Force to de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him not to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada, the Granite State's largest trading partner, and Mexico. Sweeping tariffs would dramatically increase costs for families in New Hampshire and around the nation. H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Progreso CBP officers apprehend man wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child PROGRESO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso Port of Entry this weekend encountered a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex assault offense against a child. "Our frontline officers exhibited resolute vigilance at the port and ap  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texarkana Magazine: The 2025 Tax Showdown This column ran in the Texarkana Magazine on February 3, 2025. This year, there will be two Super Bowls for Americans to watch. One will be played on a physical field made of artificial turf, highlighting two high-caliber professional football teams, while the other--something I like to call the "Super Bowl of Tax Policy"--will be played on the political fi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: Thirteen alleged drug traffickers operation out of the Texas Panhandle were federally charged in DEA-led Operation Put It In Reverse, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham. Those charged in a 15-count indictment filed include: * Juan Gabriel Castro, aka "Big Boy," charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to  more