WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43744) on March 20, 2025, entitled "Monuments and Memorials Authorized Under the Commemorative Works Act in the District of Columbia" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Under the Commemorative Works Act (CWA) of 1986, Congress may authorize commemorative works to be placed in the District of Columbia or its environs. Once a commemorative work has been au  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 24 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve's critical role in restoring Army's Caisson Detachment ALDIE, Va. - From charging into battle, to transporting supplies and personnel, horses have played a key role in the Army's history. As members of the nation's historic 3rd Infantry Regiment, the horses of the Old Guard have carried on what is one of the Army's most iconic traditions - paying tribute to past presidents and  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Pens Letter to USDOT Regarding Recurring I-80 Sinkholes, Urging Federal Funding & Collaboration with New Jersey NEWARK, NJ - Ahead of the weekend and Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's visit to Morris County, New Jersey, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) penned a letter urging the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to release emergency funding to the New Jerse  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Demands White House Comply with the Law, Restore Public Access to Budget Data Law Passed in 2022 Requires Public Access to Data on How Federal Agencies Spend Funds Appropriated by Congress WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in response   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Congressman Ryan Mackenzie Announces FY26 Community Project Funding Request Forms WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley (PA-07), announced the opening of the application process for Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. "The Community Project Funding program gives local communities a d  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Hosts Medicaid Roundtable with Local Healthcare Providers, Medicaid Recipients, Family Caregivers GLENSIDE, PA - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) hosted a roundtable discussion with healthcare advocates and community leaders to highlight Medicaid's critical role in providing healthcare to nearly three million Pennsylvanians. The conversation focused on the importance of  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Panetta, Reschenthaler, McGovern Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Federal Protections for Dogs Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), was joined by Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), and Jim McGovern (MA-2) to introduce the bipartisan Puppy Protection Act of 2025 --a vital step forward in ensuring stronger federal standa  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan's Bipartisan STEM Education Bill Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)'s bipartisan bill, the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Houlahan led this bill with her Republican colleague, Representative Jim Baird (R-IN), to help America's students compete globally in math and scien  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House GOP Leadership and Committee Chairs Issue Joint Statement on Budget Reconciliation Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement alongside the Chairmen of the House Committees with jurisdiction in the budget reconciliation process: Thompson, Rogers, Arrington, Guthrie, Walberg, Hill  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, colleagues introduce Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), along with Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Danny Davis (D-IL), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, bipartisan legislation which aims to ensure that individu  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for March 10-14, 2025: * * * Summarized Board Decisions No Published Board Decisions Issued. *** Unpublished Board Decisions in Representation and Unfair Labor Practice Cases R Cases Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (18-RC-349911) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583f6d456) Saint Louis Park, MN, March 11, 2025. The Board denied the Employer's Request for Review of the Regional Directo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Announces Public Input Hearings for Proposed Rate Changes by UGI Gas In-Person and Telephonic Hearings in Early April to Gather Public Testimony HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced five in-person and telephonic hearings in early April to gather public input on the proposed rate changes by UGI Utilities Inc. - Gas Division (UGI  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System issued the following news: * * * PSERS Board Endorses Enhanced Investment Transparency Standards Trustees also adopt the system's annual financial stress test HARRISBURG, PA - The Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System voted Friday to enhance investment transparency, approve six new investments, and adopt the system's annual financial stress test. As pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate Bill Whitney as he retires from the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO. Throughout his life, Bill has been a dedicated and tireless advocate for working people. His legacy of service, advocacy, and leadership will continue to inspire us   more

HALIFAX, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Expands Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, Creating More Workforce Development, Job Training, and Conservation Opportunities With a $5 million investment in Governor Shapiro's 2024-25 budget, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps is expanding to provide more young people with hands-on job training and conservation experience. The Governor and First La  more