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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday March 27, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Boyle Statement on CBO Report Projecting 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling Breach
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on CBO Report Projecting 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling Breach WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report projecting that the United States will reach the "X-date  more

Congresswoman Dean Calls for the Resignations of DOD Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Waltz
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Calls for the Resignations of DOD Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Waltz WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following The Atlantic's reporting of Trump Administration officials using a Signal group chat--and inadvertently including The Atlantic's Editor-in-chief Jeffrey Golberg--to discuss sensitive military plans, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Fo  more

Congresswoman Scanlon Reacts to White House Voter Suppression Order
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Reacts to White House Voter Suppression Order Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement in response to a sweeping executive action signed by President Trump on Tuesday to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections a  more

Cramer, Fetterman, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand VA Burial Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Fetterman, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand VA Burial Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - In 1985, U.S. Air Force Veteran Dennis "Denny" Krisfalusy and his wife, Lois, tragically died during an earthquake in Mexico City. While neither of their remains were found, Dennis received a memorial headstone at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania. Lois was ineligible to h  more

Deluzio, Colleagues Take Over the House Floor to Tell Democratic Party Establishment: Time to "Wake the Hell Up," Embrace Economic Patriotism and Populism
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Colleagues Take Over the House Floor to Tell Democratic Party Establishment: Time to "Wake the Hell Up," Embrace Economic Patriotism and Populism WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This afternoon, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and several Democratic colleagues from across the ideological spectrum took to the floor of the House of Representatives for a critical take on the state of the Democrat  more

Fitzpatrick, Morelle Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Early Cancer Detection Resources
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Morelle Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Early Cancer Detection Resources Bipartisan legislation will fund life-saving breast and cervical cancer screening services for low-income and underinsured patients Washington, D.C.-- Today, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced the bipartisan Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitab  more

Rep. Deluzio: Economic Populism
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I am honored and proud to represent the people of Pennsylvania, good, hardworking, patriotic people who are pretty frustrated. We are not living in normal times. This should not be a normal run-of-the-mill Special Order hour. What I will convene today, my colleagues on the Democratic side of the aisle, who yo  more

Rep. Thompson: Frozen Food
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Frozen Food Month and recognize the vital role that frozen foods play in American households. Frozen food is more than just a convenient option. It is a solution to food waste and a way to save families hundreds of dollars. Studies show that frozen produce is less likely to be wasted compare  more

Reps. Lee, Khanna, Colleagues Unveil Bill to Abolish Super PACs
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Khanna, Colleagues Unveil Bill to Abolish Super PACs **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Abolish Super PACs Act would place limitations on contributions Bill Text | One Pager | Press Conference Video | Photos WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 26, 2025 -- Today, on the anniversary of the SpeechNow.org v. FEC D.C. Circuit Court decision, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12  more

Smucker, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act WASHINGTON - Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announce the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation's tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay t  more