WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12976) on April 24, 2025. The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern, environmental policy analyst Elena H. Humphreys and deputy assistant director and specialist Nicole T. Carter: * * * 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty: Issues in the 119th Congress A bilateral water treaty from 1944 - the Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * 688th Cyberspace Wing enables Air Force Materiel Command to exceed network performance goals WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Materiel Command with the support of 38th Engineering Squadron, 688th Cyberspace Wing, has successfully completed its five-year initiative to improve network performance across the command, finishi  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute and Consumer Bankers Association: * * * To: Comment Intake--Prohibited Terms and Conditions in Agreements for Consumer Financial Products or Services (Regulation AA) c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Comments on Propo  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated March 20, 2024, from Consensys Software Inc., Fort Worth, Texas: * * * To: The Honorable Scott Bessent Acting Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street Washington, D.C. 205502 Re: Comment on the Proposed Rule on Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes Using Emerging Payment Mechanisms,   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2025, from Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, Universal City, Texas: * * * To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Comment Intake - Identity Theft and Coerced Debt c/o Legal Division Docket Manager 1700 G Street NW Washington DC, 20552 RE: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the FCRA's definition of Identity Theft and Coerced Debt, Request for publ  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Announced Historic Reduction of Drug Overdose Deaths & Welcomed U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Other Federal Leaders to National Drug Summit NASHVILLE, TN - The 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit was held in Nashville, Tennessee, drawing 3,000 attendees from across the country with representatives from the federal, state and local levels. U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05), Dean   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: I've Worked Hand-In-Glove With Pres. Trump to Accomplish His Agenda During His First 100 Days AUSTIN - Ahead of President Trump's 100 th day in office next week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Houston Chronicle highlighting Congress and President Trump's accomplishments during his second term so far, including swiftly confirming his Cabinet and passing a budge  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Advisory Opinions Opinion Issued Advisory Opinion Request 2025-04 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2025-04/) (Government Accountability Institute) On April 23, the Commission approved on tally vote an advisory opinion (https://www.fec.gov/files/legal/aos/2025-04/2025-04.pdf  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Cedar Park Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cedar Park has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seek  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Hegseth directs review of equal opportunity complaint process WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum April 23 titled "Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability." The memo directs the secretaries of each military department to conduct a comprehensive review of their Military Equal Opportunit  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 25, 2025: * * * Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement Ex-Judge of Dona Ana County Charged with Evidence Tampering and Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Charged with Unlawful Obstruction and Concealment The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of fede  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * MAKO Sentry 2025-2: Generating Warfighting Capability and Lethality in the Pacific CORONADO, Calif. -- Over 300 Navy Reserve Component Sailors on staff at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), U.S. 7th Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet and U.S. 10th Fleet participated in MAKO Sentry 2025-2 in Coronado, California, and other Department of Defense locations including Norfolk, Virginia, Denver, Colo  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Jacobs Reintroduce Global Fragility Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON - This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas), alongside Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), reintroduced his bipartisan legislation to strengthen and reauthorize the Global Fragility Act - a landmark initiative to minimize violent conflict and promote stability around the world. The legi  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Larson, Hayes, 100+ Lawmakers Demand Social Security Head Keep Field Offices Open WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) joined a coalition of over 100 Congressional Democrats in writing to the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administrat  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * New Heights: 3rd MAW Marines, squadrons earn top aviation awards MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Marines and squadrons from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been recognized with 12 Marine Corps Aviation Association 2025 Aviation Awards, honoring their exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment. The highly competitive awards program spans 30 categories across the Marine a  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: De La Cruz Visits Karnes City Food Pantry, Alice Housing Authority Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) met with local officials and visited the Karnes City Food Pantry in Karnes County and the Alice Housing Authority in Jim Wells County. De La Cruz toured the recently opened Karnes City Food Pantry and discussed their critical work to address food insecurity in Karnes County. De La   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Dr. Don Dugi, a professor of political science at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and to congratulate him on his retirement after a remarkable 50-year career dedicated to educating and empowering students. Dr. Dugi's teaching journey began in his youth, when he h  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Randy K. Weber, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize an extraordinary leader, a dedicated public servant, and a pillar of our community--Dr. Warren Nichols, who is retiring after years of transformative leadership as President of College of the Mainland. Since taking the helm at College of the Mainland in 2017, Dr. Nichols h  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Castro on the FBI Arrest of Wisconsin Judge April 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to the FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, for allegedly obstructing immigration agents. "This arrest is another troubling attack on the judiciary and the rule of law. The Trump Administration con  more