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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday February 27, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Cotton, Coons Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Restore Injunctive Relief for Patent Infringement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Coons Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Restore Injunctive Relief for Patent Infringement Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) today reintroduced the Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2025. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would restore the presumption tha  more

Fitzpatrick Statement on Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on Budget Resolution Tonight's procedural vote was merely to advance the House-Senate discussions and deliberations regarding extending the current federal tax code, which is set to expire. It was one of multiple iterations that will volley back and forth between the House and Senate. The word Medicaid is not mentioned or addressed anywhere in this procedural bill. We   more

Fitzpatrick, Bonamici Lead Bipartisan Charge to Enhance WIC Benefits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Bonamici Lead Bipartisan Charge to Enhance WIC Benefits WASHINGTON, DC - In a united effort to support American families, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) introduced the MODERN WIC Act. This bipartisan bill proposes essential updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), aiming to simp  more

Houlahan Leads Bipartisan Group of PA Members to Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Mushroom Farmers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Leads Bipartisan Group of PA Members to Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Mushroom Farmers Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Dan Meuser (PA-09) reintroduced the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act. They are joined by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), who introduced a companion bill in the United States Senate. The bill would  more

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Applauds USDA's Avian Flu Strategy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Thompson Applauds USDA's Avian Flu Strategy House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the United States Department of Agriculture's five-point plan to combat avian flu and stabilize egg prices: "I want to thank President Trump and Secretary  more

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Praises USDA's Action to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Accessing SNAP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Praises USDA's Action to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Accessing SNAP House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement praising Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' directive enforcing eligibility restrictions for food and nutrition programs, ensuring benefits are reserved for American cit  more

Kelly backs budget resolution, paves way for border security funding, lower taxes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs budget resolution, paves way for border security funding, lower taxes WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution, which formally begins the budget process for the year ahead. The resolution serves as a framework for House Republicans to advance President Trump's legis  more

Reschenthaler Applauds House Budget Resolution Passage
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Applauds House Budget Resolution Passage WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H.Con.Res. 14, which starts the process for federal budget reconciliation. "The American people made it clear at the ballot box -- they want to live in a nation that secures its borders, unleashes its energy, protects   more

Smucker Backs Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Backs Budget Resolution Lauded as "Key Architect" of Measure Washington--Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), the Vice Chair of the House Committee on the Budget, released the following statement after voting in favor of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 during consideration in the House: "This budget resolution will help make America great again. It will prevent ta  more