WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter introduces bill removing regulatory barriers to broadband deployment WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) introduced the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, a bill removing burdensome permitting requirements for upgrading existing wireless towers. Under current law, any changes made to existing wireless towers must undergo lengthy environmental and historic  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Warnock Reintroduce Bill Supporting Forest Landowners Following Natural Disasters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) reintroduced legislation to help America's landowners recover from the loss of timber after natural disasters. The Disaster Reforestation Act amends and makes improvements to the tax code to allow forest owners to deduct the valu  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Call for Protection of African American History Museum Funding Against Harmful Executive Order (WASHINGTON) - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), along with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), wrote a letter to President Donald Trump calling for clarity on how his March 14, 2025 Executive Order (Continuing the Reduction of the Feder  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Kustoff Introduce Bill to Keep Cellphones Out of Jails Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 26, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025, legislation which would prevent inmates from using contraband cellphone use in prison facilities by allowing state and federal prisons to use cellphone  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has officially revoked the registration of Dr. Harvey Leslie, a physician from Decatur, Georgia, barring him from prescribing or handling controlled substances. The agency's decision follows the revocation of Leslie's medical license by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, which left him without the necessary state authority to continue practicing medicine or dispensing controlled substances.   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Opens Hearing with NPR and PBS Executives WASHINGTON-- Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today delivered opening remarks at the panel's hearing on  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. Lasers can inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on March 25, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participatio  more

TIFTON, Georgia, March 27 -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Georgia and Macon Chambers of Commerce Support Federal Legislation to Establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's First National Park & Preserve TIFTON - Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce announced their support of U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds National Park a  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cotton Introduce Bill To Keep Cellphones Out Of Jails WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today joined U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) in introducing legislation to prevent inmates from using contraband cellphones in correctional facilities. The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 would allow state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming systems.   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 20 committee hearings on March 25, 2025: * * * THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION AT 50: EXAMINING THE PAST AND FUTURE OF COMMODITY MARKETS Committee on Agriculture: Full Committee held a hearing entitled "The CFTC at 50: Examining the Past and Future of Commodity Markets". Testimony was heard from public witnesses. * * * MEMBER DAY Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agen  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the institution of an investigation into alleged patent infringement involving video game consoles, routers, and gateways, following a complaint filed by AX Wireless, LLC, a technology company based in Austin, Texas. The complaint, lodged on February 19, 2025, and supplemented in early March, accuses multiple companies, including Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. and Vantiva SA, of violating Section  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated an investigation into alleged patent infringements related to the importation and sale of certain video game consoles, routers, gateways, and their components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed on February 19, 2025, by AX Wireless, LLC, a technology company based in Austin, Texas. AX Wireless claims that multiple companies, including Sony Interactive Entertainment and Vantiva, have violat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Kustoff, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Jam Cellphones in Prisons WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act. This legislation will prevent contraband cellphone use in federal and state prison facilities by allowing state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming systems. "Criminals a  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Named One of the Most Effective Lawmakers in Congress Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Lucy McBath had been named the most effective Democratic lawmaker from the state of Georgia and in the top 10 of the most effective Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives during the most recent Congress, one in which Republicans held majority control in Congress. The Center for Effective Lawma  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Mannion, Hayes Introduce Bill to Ensure Special Education Programs Are Administered As Intended By Congress Washington, DC --Representative Lucy McBath (GA-6) joined Representatives John W. Mannion (NY-22) and Jahana Hayes (CT-5) to introduce the Protecting Students with Disabilities Act to ensure that special education programs within the U.S. Department of Education are administered as Cong  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the availability of its final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, as well as six state and territorial coastal management programs in American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon. These evaluations, conducted under sections 312 and 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, assess whether these pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated March 14, 2025, from Ocean Conservancy: * * * To: Nikhil Mehta Southeast Regional Office, NMFS 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 RE: NOAA-NMFS-2024-0142, Proposed Rule to implement Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery * * * Dear Mr. Mehta: Ocean Conservancy/1 offers the following comments to NOAA   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated March 10, 2025, from Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia: * * * To: The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20230 * * * Dear Secretary Lutnick: Congratulations on your recent appointment and thank you for your willingness to enter public service during this important  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Reps. David Scott, Miller-Meeks, Williams and Crenshaw Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Endometriosis Awareness Month Resolution WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) filed a bipartisan measure to increase education, awareness and recognition of Endometriosis--a painful chronic cond  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. SANFORD BISHOP, AUSTIN SCOTT, SENATORS JON OSSOFF, AND REV. WARNOCK REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO ESTABLISH OCMULGEE MOUNDS AS GEORGIA'S FIRST NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Austin Scott (GA-08), alongside U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, reintroduced the bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski joins Senator Reverend Warnock in Bipartisan Effort to Lower Housing Costs for Servicemembers Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (R-GA) introduced bipartisan legislation to lower housing costs for servicemembers in Alaska and across the country. The bipartisan Basic Allowance for Housing Restoration Act will ensure   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Reverend Warnock Votes "No" on Dr. Oz Nomination, Raises Consequences of Medicaid Cuts Today, during a Senate Finance committee vote, Senator Reverend Warnock voted "NO" on advancing the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz for full Senate consideration to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) If confirmed, Dr. Oz expressed no indication he would defend Medicaid from Washi  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Reverend Warnock Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Housing Costs for Servicemembers Today, U.S. Senators Reverend Warnock (D-GA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are introducing a bipartisan bill that will help servicemembers across Georgia, Alaska, and the country obtain sufficient and affordable housing A stalwart champion for Georgia's veterans, military families, and servicemembers, Sen  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff, Join Congressmembers Scott, Bishop, to Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's First National Park & Preserve Bipartisan, bicameral bill would establish Georgia's first U.S. National Park & Preserve Bill introduction follows years of advocacy by Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Middle Georgia leaders Senator Reverend War  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Reps. Scott & Bishop Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's First National Park & Preserve Lawmakers successfully passed bipartisan bill through Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee last year, marking historic progress Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside U.S. Representatives  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Urging Trump Administration to Unfreeze Federal Funding for Georgia School Districts Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today urged the Trump Administration to unfreeze Federal support for Georgia school districts. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock urged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to honor Federal rebat  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Steel Airmen earn coveted air assault wings at Fort Campbell * Published March 26, 2025 * By Master Sgt. Diana Ferree * 911th Airlift Wing PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, Pa. -- The UH-60 Black Hawk hovered 70 feet above the ground as Capt. James Kinnaird, a flight nurse with the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, steadied himself on the open door. Just day  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Alaska, has announced plans to repatriate the remains of 41 Native American individuals and 198 associated funerary objects to The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. This action, undertaken in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), follows extensive research and consultation confirming the cultural affiliation between the remains, artifacts, and the tribe. The human remains and  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Reverend Warnock Pushes for Commitment to Keep Georgia Social Security Offices Open After Trump Administration Takes Aim at Seniors At Tuesday's Senate Finance committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned Frank Bisignano, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) Senator Reverend Warnock pushed Bisignano to commit to keeping all fie  more