WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48518) entitled "The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Poultry, 2022-Present" by agricultural policy analyst Lia Biondo. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Avian influenza (i.e., bird flu) is a contagious viral disease of domesticated and wild birds. Depending on the viral strain, the disease can cause little to no signs of illness - referred to as "low pathogenic avian influenza" - to a ra  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to Hold May 6 Open Houses for Reilly Tar Superfund Site in Indianapolis Attendees will learn about the updated groundwater cleanup plan CHICAGO (April 29, 2025) - On Tuesday, May 6, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold two open house sessions to discuss the updated remedy for groundwater cleanup at the Reilly Tar Superfund site in West Indianapolis. EPA representatives will pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to Hold May 6 Public Meeting for Broadway Street Corridor Superfund Site in Anderson, Indiana Attendees will learn about the Superfund process and site history CHICAGO (April 29, 2025) - On Tuesday, May 6, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting to discuss upcoming fieldwork at the Broadway Street Corridor Superfund site in Anderson, Indiana. The EPA will share in  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Messmer Introduces the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act. This legislation codifies President Trump's February executive order withholding federal funds for any college or university that continues to mandate a required COVID-19 vaccination. "  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Erin Houchin Introduces the Abortion Funding Awareness Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has introduced the Abortion Funding Awareness Act, companion legislation to the Senate bill led by Senator Jim Banks (R-IN). This legislation brings long-overdue transparency to how states are using Medicaid funds in connection with abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. This l  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud support of H.R. 2399, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, a bill that I am proud to sponsor. Across Indiana and throughout rural America, families, farmers, students, and small business owners still struggle with slow or  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cantwell Lead Legislation to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis WASHINGTON - As many American families struggle to find a safe, affordable place to call home, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced legislation to help build nearly 1.6 million new affordable homes over the next decade. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would lead to more aff  more