WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Colleagues Introduce Honor Farmer Contracts Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, legislation to release illegally withheld funding for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). President Trump's USDA has refused to make reimbursement payments to fulfill signed contra  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on February PCE Inflation Data WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 2.5 percent for February 2025:  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Budget Democrats Release Report Showing How Elon Musk's Mass Firings Threaten Americans' Social Security, Health Care, and More WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released a new report detailing how Elon Musk's DOGE is threatening critical programs like Social Security by ille  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Launches HELP Investigation into Organization with Alleged Ties to Hamas, Antisemitic Violence on College Campuses WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, launched an investigation into American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) following  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Smucker, Moran Reintroduce Building Youth Workforce Skills Act Legislation Would Expand Workforce Training Opportunities to Eligible In-School Youth Washington, D.C. - Congressman and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) reintroduced their Building Youth Workforce Skills Act, legislation to expand workforce training opportunities to eligible in-school yout  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Rocket Lab National Security LLC, Long Beach, California (FA8811-25-D-B007); and Stoke Space Technologies Inc., Kent, Washington (FA8811-25-D-B006), have been awarded a multiple-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum cumulative ceiling of $5,600,000,000 for the National Security Space (NSS) Launch Phase Three Lane On  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 28, 2025 ARMY Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $4,937,045,400 firm-fixed-price contract for the Precision Strike Missiles Increment One. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 30, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Dean, Pingree Demand Answers from State Department on Exchange Programs Funding Freeze WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01), members of the House Committee on Appropriations, led a letter to U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio demanding answers on the ongoing grant disbursement freeze of educational and   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Diopsys Inc. Agrees to Pay up to $14.25 Million to Resolve Alleged Federal False Claims Act and State Law Violations Relating to Vision Testing Diopsys Inc., a medical device company based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act and various state laws by knowingly submitting or causing others t  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Kelly, Panetta, Thune, Murphy Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Promote Healthier Living and Physical Activity WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), along with U.S. Senators John Thune (SD) and Chris Murphy (CT), introduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, a bipartisan, bicameral effort  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Panetta, Joyce, Tonko Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Patient Access to High Quality Cancer Treatments WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) have introduced the bipartisan Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Program Act of 2025, a transformative bill that modernizes Medic  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released its latest notice in the Federal Register detailing petitions filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Covering cases received between January 1 and January 31, 2025, the report includes individuals from across the country seeking compensation for alleged vaccine-related injuries, disabilities, or deaths. The VICP, a feder  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: A Busy Week for the PUC - Data Center Grid Impacts, Utility Scam Warnings, and UGI Rate Hearings From Grid Reliability to Consumer Protection and Public Input -- the PUC Tackles Key Energy and Utility Issues Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG - Over the past week the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) addressed a series of important actions and announcements   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pennsylvania Farmers, Food Banks, and Agricultural Leaders Stand with Governor Shapiro Against USDA's Unlawful Funding Cut Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapiro is taking action to protect Pennsylvania farmers and food banks after the USDA unlawfully canceled $13 million in federal funding through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Program. This decision impacts 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * International law enforcement cooperation leads to takedown and immigration arrests of alien smugglers in US and Brazil WORCESTER, Mass. - Extensive coordination and cooperation between the United States and Brazilian law enforcement and prosecution authorities culminated March 26 in a significant enforcement operation to dismantle a transnational cri  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Panetta, Fitzpatrick, Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Incentivize Healthy Living and Physical Activity WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. This bipartisan legislation would encourage phy  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Gutting HHS by Cutting Nearly Quarter of Workforce, Abruptly Canceling Funding for New Mexico State Health Services Trump Administration Guts HHS by Eliminating Nearly 25% of Workforce, Cuts Over $12 Billion in Federal Grants to Fund Infectious Disease Management and Other Critical Health Services Nationwide Amid Measles Outbreak Washington, D.C. - Today  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Operator of Fraudulent Investment Vehicle Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud and Other Charges Caused Tax Loss Exceeding $9 Million A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison yesterday for defrauding investors, conspiring to defraud the IRS, filing false tax returns, employment tax fraud, wire fraud, obstruction, and other   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on March 28, 2025: * * * Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.8 Percent in February Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for February 2025. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.8 percent in February. The Commonwealth's rate remained below the  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Gene Yaw, Representative Jamie Flick, and Representative Joe Hamm Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically Williamsport, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Representative Jamie Flick (R-83), and Representati  more

NEW TRIPOLI, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Jarrett Coleman, and Representative Gary Day Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically New Tripoli, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-16), and Representative Gary Day (R-187), announced today that the first  more

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Judy Ward, and Representative Scott Barger Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically Hollidaysburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Judy Ward (R-30), and Representative Scott Barger (R-80) announced today that the first P  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans for Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, April 15 HARRISBURG - A total of 363 disciplinary actions, including 121 education requirements, and $352,875 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 233 underground facility owners, ex  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, more than 17 million seniors live on less than $30,000 a year. Yet, Republicans look to weaken or sever lifelines like Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. President Trump announced a plan to fire 12 percent of Social Security employees, close 26 offices, and slash phone services. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutni  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Meuser Speaks in Favor of the Educational Choice for Children Act WASHINGTON D.C.- Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) delivered remarks on the House Floor in favor of H.R. 833, the Educational Choice for Children Act. Congressman Meuser said, "This legislation will offer a federal tax credit to encourage charitable donations toward scholarships that help families cover   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Over 30 Lawmakers Demanding Answers in "Disturbing Arrest and Detention" of Tufts University Student **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2025 -- Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Smucker and Mackenzie Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Online Workforce Training WASHINGTON-Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) are working to make federal workforce development programs more accessible to individuals seeking flexible online training and upskilling opportunities. Smucker, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Mackenzie, a member of  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on March 28, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces $1.5 Million in Parent Pathways Grants to Help More Pennsylvanians Afford Higher Education, Deliver on Governor Shapiro's Vision for Accessible and Affordable Higher Ed Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration announced today more than $1.5 million in grant funding to help Pennsylvania parents achieve their goal of attending coll  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 28, 2025: * * * Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $600,000 to Support 25 Projects Across Fayette County Investing in our neighborhoods and communities is key to creating more opportunity for all Pennsylvanians and a bright economic future for the Commonwealth. Harrisburg, PA - Today, Department of Community and Economic D  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 28, 2025: * * * Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests Over $18.6 Million in Housing and Infrastructure Projects to Help Areas Previously Impacted by Hurricane Ida Continue to Rebuild and Recover This funding supports 16 projects in federally-designated disaster areas in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Making housing more affo  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. AB 1117) entitled "St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - in Cumberland County, Maine": * * * St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad Company (SLR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon its perpetual freight easement over an approximately 24.23-mile rail line between milepost 1.7  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Introduces Bill to Address Youth Homelessness DETROIT --Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) reintroduced the Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act. This bill establishes a new way to address youth homelessness in our country. The legislation will launch a pilot program providing direct cash assistance to emancipated minors and young adults under 30 years old experiencing hom  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Demands Answers on Trump EPA's Clean Air Act Exemptions WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin condemning the Trump administration's outrageous decision to encourage polluters to apply for exemption from critical Clean Air Act standards by simply sending a template email response to EPA offici  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Attack on the Minority Business Development Agency Will Harm Small Businesses In recent weeks, Trump escalated his assault on small businesses by signing an Executive Order to gut the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The MBDA was created to assist businesses owned by people of color -- who face the greatest barriers to  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Joins Colleagues in Supporting Foresters Affected by Natural Disasters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in reintroducing 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 t  more